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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1965
Page
24
Cincinnati slugger Tony Perez, sidelined by a hamstring pull, hit a decisive three run homer off Billy O'Dell in the ninth to lift the Reds 7-4 over the Braves. Perez described improving mobility after his prior weekend injury and cited continued pain during recovery.
Rain delays and late drama hinge on a Braves defeat after Perez’s ailing leg limits pinch hitting. O'Dell shaps Braves fate as Reds pull late comeback with Osinski on mound and Gordy Coleman’s surprise pinch hit. Sisler’s team rides dominant ninth inning from Ellis to two nights of wins.
The recap notes key hits by Oliver and Menke with Cincinnati 1 and Milwaukee 4. Rose and Jones hit doubles. Robinson homered for his 23rd, Perez hit his 10th, Jones his 25th, Aaron stole a base.
Middletown figure Ed Payne comments on six games in two nights as Ray Miller earns MVP honors in a grueling three game stretch. Miller leads Ohio team to finals with two-hitter wins and a no-hitter by Paul Johnson. team set for Regional Tournament opener vs Detroit in Ashland with World Tourney on the line.
U S swimmers led water events while tennis pair Allen Fox and Donald Dell defeated Russians for the men's doubles crown. Randy Matson won the shot put as the U S leads Russia in the Universiade with strong track and field showings.
Alluring property ad offers large tract along the Muscatatuck River in Jennings County 85 miles west of Middletown ideal for hunting fishing and swimming. Price listed as lots 100.00 each. Prospective buyers should mail name and full address to S & W Enterprise Inc P.O. Box 315 Indianapolis Indiana to receive literature and directions.
Catfish Hunter, 19 year old bonus baby, earned his first major league shutout in a 5 0 Kansas City win over Detroit. He carries a 5 4 record and long injury history from a hunting accident. In other games the Twins widened their AL lead with a 5 4 win over the Yankees, the Orioles beat the White Sox 2 1, the Indians swept the Angels in a doubleheader, and Boston defeated Washington 8 3.
The Giants led 5 3 with one out in the 10th at Forbes Field when a long rain delay halted play. The frame was not resumed and the game ended tied 3 3, leaving San Francisco a full game behind the Dodgers in the NL pennant race. Houston edged Philadelphia 7 6, and Chicago beat St Louis 6 3 as Ernie Banks homered for the Cubs.
Boston news confirms Bill Russell accepted a three year contract with the Celtics at about 101000 per season. Red Auerbach called it an unprecedented deal and Russell acknowledged each year would be in six figures. The 32 year old center from San Francisco helps anchor the championship NBA squad. Dave Bing intends to return to Syracuse for next season after his strong 23.1 point per game campaign.
Corner Veri at the intersection of Manchester and North Broad in Middletown Ohio, noted in local notices. The item highlights a street corner location with no additional details about events or actions.
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