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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1964

Page

10

Pitching Is Reds Strong Point for 1964 Season

Freddie Hutchinson shapes a Reds lineup aiming to rebound from 1963. Key returnees include Frank Robinson, Gordie Coleman, and Vada Pinson with pitching led by Jim Maloney Joe Nuxhall and John Tsitouris. Guarding third base are Tommy Harper Chico Ruiz Deron Johnson, while players like Bob Skinner and Tony Ruiz add depth. Hutchinson credits improved pitching though relief remains a concern and notes weight gain and cancer recovery bolster his optimism.

Tampa Fla Freddie Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Hutch Frank Robinson Gordie Coleman Hutchinson Seattle Reds Bob Purkey Joey Jay Coleman Purkey Jay Jim Maloney Joe Nuxhall John Tsitouris Tommy Harper Chico Ruiz Deron Johnson Johnson Harper Bob Skinner Ruiz Yankee San Diego Skinner Pittsburgh Pirate Jackie Keough Robinson Vada Pinson Mel Queen Art Shamsky Queen al Kaline John Edwards Pinson

Celtics Take 2 0 Lead as Royals Fall in Boston

Celtics beat the Royals 101-90 to pull ahead 2 0 in the Eastern Division final. Red Auerbach praised K C Jones and Heinsohn while Cincinnati coach Jack McMahon lamented poor effort and inconsistent defense after the loss at Boston Garden.

Boston Cincinnati Jack McMahon Celtics Oscar Robertson K. C. Jones Lucas Red Auerbach Tommy Heinsohn Sam Jones Auerbach K. C Heinsohn Willie Naulls Bill Russell Russell Sanders S. Jones K. Jones Naulls Aaee Havlicek Ramsey Lovellette Aston

Snead Opens Greensboro Open With Seven Under 64

Sam Snead shot a seven under par 64 to lead the Greater Greensboro Open after the first round at Sedgefield Country Club. Jack Nicklaus, 24, shot 70, praising Snead as amazing, while Bill Dunk, George Bayer tied second at 67. Arnold Palmer carded 70 as he chased his first win of the year.

Greensboro N. C Jack Nicklaus Sam Snead Greater Greensboro Nicklaus Sam Snead Pace Virginia Hills Sedgefield Country Club Bill Dunk George Bayer Julius Boros Bob Charles Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Palmer

Olympic Trials Tryout for Army Missiles Aide Adams

Former Ohio University basketball star Bunk Adams, a Pan American Games player last year, is trying out for the Olympic team with the Army Missiles in New York.

Bunk Adams Ohio University Armed Forces New York

Gonzalez Wins Narrow Bout in Odessa Fight Card

Manuel Gonzalez from Odessa defeats opponent Joe Brown in a tough points decision at the Houston event, after a bout televised from 14434 Odessa. Brown trails by scoreboard margins as the crowd watches closely for the final bell.

Odessa Tex Manuel Gonzalez Joe Brown Houston

Reds Snap Five Game Loss Skein

VERO BEACH FLA The Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 8 3 in an exhibition as Joey Jay was set to pitch Sam Ellis went seven innings to gain the win Vada Pinson homered and Frank Robinson had two timely hits Chico Cardenas starred with 10 putouts in the field The Reds ended a five game skid and carried 34 men on their roster with waivers asked on Mike Fornieles for unconditional release. Bill Henry finished the last two innings

Vero Beach Fla Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Joey Jay Reds Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Sammy Ellis Ellis Don Demeter Tigers Bill Henry Detroit Mickey Lolich Chico Cardenas Mike Fornieles

Strickland Promoted To Indians Manager After Tebbetts Cardiac Crisis

George Strickland was named acting manager of the Cleveland Indians after Birdie Tebbetts suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. Tebbetts remains the manager, with Strickland guiding the club and following Tebbetts policies as the team prepared for a rematch with the Giants in Nogales, Mexico.

Tucson Ariz George Strickland Cleveland Indians Birdie Tebbetts Birdie Strickland Gabe Paul Cleveland Minnesota Twins Indians Tebbetts San Francisco Giants Tribe Giants Nogales Mexico

OU Nine Wins as Baseball Tops NC State in Raleigh

Ohio University split Thursday at Raleigh with a 3-2 baseball win over NC State while tennis fell 9-0 to MIT. Lenny Stahl pitched a six hitter for OU, and Jerry France drove in the winning run in the sixth. OU golf lost to North Carolina 14-7 in Chapel Hill as Reichley tied for medalist honors at par 72.

Raleigh N. C Ohio University North Carolina State Massachusetts Institute of Technology North Carolina Chapel Hill Jerry France Terry Harmon Lenny Stahl Warren Lineberger Lary Clary Bill Scarborough Bobcats Kermit Blosser Fort Bragg Ohio Joe Reichley Ed Hoops Tarheels Bobby Littler Harvey Hill Bob Santor Les Fleisher Russ Berkoben Skip Tucker Dave Oswalt Bill Stephenson Aelx Rotar George Beans Mike Kress John Baldwin

AHS Meet Canceled By Weather

Athens High School cancels the four way senior home track meet due to bad weather and track conditions at Peden Stadium. The Bulldogs will still host the league meet on May 9 and the district meet on May 16. They plan to run at the 11th Annual Ironton Invitational on April 24, with Gallipolis among other teams attending.

Athens High School Bulldogs Peden Stadium Belpre Logan Fairfield Union Athens Don Eskey Gallipolis

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