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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1964

Page

8

Defensive Minds Set for Purdue Clash With Bobcats

Ohio University coach Bill Hess previews an aggressive Purdue defense for the weekend matchup in Ross‑Ade Stadium. Mollenkopf's Boilermakers boast a heavy line and speed in the secondary, while Hess notes wind and a late penalty influenced a West Texas State game. He praises his team’s effort and explains the alumni defense nickname.

Rowland Congdon Ohio University West Texas State Purdue Boilermakers Purdue Bobcat Bill Hess Hess Ohio Griese Ross-Ade West Texas

Mantle Chooses Left Field For Yankees Bench Proximity

The New York Yankees lead the league and face the Cleveland Indians in the first game of a two night doubleheader. Mantle volunteers to play the outfield closest to the bench, choosing left field as Mel Stottlemyre and Whitey Ford start for the Yankees. Cleveland counters with Dick Donovan and Sonny Siebert.

Cleveland New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Yankees Timore Chicago Mickey Mantle Washington Mantle Mel Stottlemyre Whitey Ford Indians Dick Donovan Sonny Siebert

Browns Star Jimmy Brown Distances Self From Black Muslims

Cleveland Browns star Jim Brown says he is not a member of the Black Muslims but supports their views as discussed in Look Magazine. He cites white prejudice shaping his attitudes while noting past friction with ex-coach Paul Brown and his own early distance from the coach.

Jim Brown Cleveland Jimmy Brown Cleveland Browns Look Magazine Paul Brown Paul Brown

Tittle Doubtful Against Redskins Friday Night

New York Giants quarterback Y A Tittle is doubtful for Friday night after a 270 pound tackle by John Baker left him with severely bruised cartilages around three ribs. If inactive, rookie Gary Wood would start the signal calling for a 0 2 team needing a win in the Eastern Division race.

Bald Eagle Pittsburgh John Baker Y. A. Tittle New York Giants Tittle Washington Redskins Y. A Gary Wood Cornell Giants

Indians Go For Fourth With Yanks

Cleveland hosts New York in back-to-back doubleheaders with both teams hot. The Indians seek a crucial win to tighten pennant chances and boost fourth place money while aiming to bolster 1965 season ticket sales. Stottlemyre faces Siebert in the opener and Donovan meets Ford in the nightcap.

New York Baltimore Orioles Indians Cleveland Yanks Yankees Yankee Stadium Detroit Tribe Mel Stottlemyre Sonny Siebert Dick Donovan Whitey Ford Sam McDowell Jack Kralick al Downing Roland Sheldon

Ruiz Steal Of Home Lifts Reds Over Phillies

Cincinnati Reds edged Philadelphia 1 0 as rookie Chico Ruiz stole home in the sixth, seizing sole second place in the NL by defeating Art Mahaffey and the Phillies. Johnny Tsitouris earned the win despite a fielding duel, with Mahaffey taking the loss.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Johnny Tsitouris Chico Ruiz Ruiz Reds St. Louis Phils Art Mahaffey Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Mahaffey Clay Dalrymple Tsitouris Jimmy O’toole Chris Short

Rams and Lions settle for tie after late lead loss

After Los Angeles Rams blew a fourth quarter lead to Detroit Lions and tied the game, coach Harland Svare called a tie in the league like a win. Lions coach George Wilson faulted blocked and tackling for the loss, expressing disappointment.

Los Angeles Rams Detroit Lions Ram Harland Svare Svare George Wilson Wilson

Olympic cagers beat Warriors 63 56 in San Francisco

The U S Olympic team led by Jerry Shipp with 16 points defeated the San Francisco Warriors of the NBA 63 to 56 on Monday night in San Francisco.

San Francisco Jerry Shipp San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Pros

Celtics Name Auerbach GM and Coach in Era of Wins

Lou Pieri elevates Red Auerbach to vice president general manager and coach with full authority to run the Celtics as the board names Pieri president succeeding Walter Brown. Auerbach has overseen six straight NBA titles and seven in eight years.

Boston Lou Pieri Boston Celtics Red Auerbach Auerbach National Basketball Association Pieri Walter Brown

SMU Formidable Yet Faltering in Lopsided Loss

SMU coach notes No 1 punter Danny Thomas and a fast Jitterbug defense as Florida held nine for eight first downs in a 24 to 8 loss. The Mustangs have won 8 of 41 over four seasons while Ohio State has 26 of 36 with strong scoring margin.

Mustangs Danny Thomas Texans SMU Florida Lone Star Ing Ohio State Larkkinen

Baseball standings and weekly results snippet

The column lists NL teams with records and games behind. Baltimore Detroit Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Kansas City noted with results and upcoming games for Monday and Wednesday nights.

WL Pet New York Baltimore Cmmcaro Los Angeles Minnesota Washington Kansas City Detroit Chicago Cleveland Twinight Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee Pitteburgeh Cesceras Houston Acess St. Louis Pittsburgh

Ohio Open leader Richard Spires shoots 68 in second round

Circleville's Richard Spires, a former pro turned newspaper circulator, builds a four stroke lead at the Ohio Open after smashing a 68 on Walnut Hill in front of 150-plus players. Steubenville amateur Don Ogrovitz, OU graduate, resumes play after 18 months due to injuries. In Syracuse, the Rochester Red Wings edge the Chiefs 4 3 to begin the IL Governor's Cup series.

Columbus Walnut Hill Richard Rick) Spires Circleville Pickaway Country Club Columbus Newspapers Don Ogrizovitch Steubenville Ohio University

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