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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

8

Roberts Pressing For Phil's Opener In Exhibition Win

Robin Roberts pitched 6 2 3 scoreless innings before a one hop smash off his ear sent him to hospital. The Phillies beat the Yankees 3 2 in 16 innings as Tony Taylor and Johnny Callison delivered back to back doubles.

Associated Press Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Gene Mauch Roberts Phils New York Yankees St. Petersburg Fla Yanks Clete Boyer Clearwater Pirates Wichita

Bell Battles For Old Job

Gus Bell homered for Cincinnati in the Citrus League opener against Pittsburgh but the Reds trailed 5-1 entering the ninth. Bell’s homer was his third in the league, yet Ed Bailey’s single and two outs ended the rally as the Pirates won 5-2.

Tampa Fla Gus Bell Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Bell Ed Bailey Willie Jones Jimmy O’toole Pirates Gordié Coleman Philadelphia Phillies Joey Jay

Springfield Clincher Quest Against Barons in Playoff Push

The Springfield Indians lead the Calder Cup series 3-0 over the Cleveland Barons and aim to clinch tonight to reach the finals. Coach Pat Egans says they want to finish the job. The series winner advances to face Hershey or Buffalo, with Hershey leading 3-0 and set to play Buffalo Wednesday night.

Cleveland Springfield Indians Cleveland Barons Pat Egans Indians Hershey Buffalo

Montreal at Chicago in tense NBA playoff clash

Tuesday results show Montreal visiting Chicago as the series stands Chicago leading 3-2 in the best of seven. Wednesday has no NBA games scheduled. In boxing Hank Casey defeated Eddie Andrews by outpoint in San Francisco, with Casey scoring 159 to Andrews 161 in Las Vegas Negv.

Montreal Chicago Louis Boston San Francisco Hank Casey Eddie Andrews Las Vegas

Baseball scores and spring training schedule update

Baseball results show St Louis 4 Chicago 3 and Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 2. Minnesota 11 Detroit 4, Philadelphia 3 New York 2 in 16 innings, and Washington 2 Baltimore 1 in 13 innings. Several matchups and venues listed for Tampa St Petersburg Orlando and other Florida sites.

Roberts Los Angeles Coliseum Tony Taylor Johnny Callison Yanks Curt Simmons St. Louis Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Angels San Francisco Washington Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Boston Simmons Jim Konstanty Philadelphia New York Tampa St. Petersburg Milwaukee Orlando Fort Myers Tucson Tacoma Casa Grande Mesa Kansas City West Palm Beach Sarasota

Bulldogs Open Season in Non-League Clash at Belpre

Athens Bulldogs start the baseball season with a Wednesday game at Belpre after four days of outside work in three weeks. Coach Ed Rannow moved the game up a day to avoid a clash with the SECL basketball banquet. Top players Boyd Cornwell Richacon are in Florida but due back for the Golden Eagle clash. Porter Woodell and Mont Bennett anchor the batting and infield with junior outfielders Evans Norris Douglas. If the pitching holds, Athens hopes to avoid early struggles and prove stronger than last year’s squad.

Athens’ Bulldogs Belpre Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhound ED Rannow Athens Boyd Cornwell Richacon Florida Golden Eagle Bill Woodell John Porter Bulldog Mont Bennett Bacon Bill Biggs Cornwell Butch Haddox Porter Max Evans Bob Norris Charles Douglas Bannon Rannon

Masters Now Power Test Asserts First Champ Smith

Augusta Ga JP As golf's brightest stars tuned up for the silver jubilee Masters Tour with Horton Smith, the first champion, saying Augusta National is a power test now. Billy Casper, Chick Harbert, Dick Chapman, and defending champion Arnold Palmer posted solid scores as big names compete under windy, overcast skies.

Masters Champ Smith Augusta Augusta National Horton Smith Smith Billy Casper Casper Chick Harbert Dick Chapman

Grand Jury Begins Probe Into College Basketball Scandal

New York County grand jury opens a felony investigation into a college basketball bribery scandal. Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hacker, both New York residents, face charges for bribing Seton Hall and Connecticut players to influence game points. Police say 15 to 25 colleges may be involved.

New York Aaron Wagman Joseph Hacker Louis Wallach Seton Hall University of Connecticut

Racine defeats Eastern 12 to 4 in six innings

Racine exploded for six runs in the third inning to rout Meigs County rival Eastern 12-4 in a six inning baseball game. Duane Wolfe earned the win for Racine while Eastern’s Charley Collins and Wolfe each had two hits.

Racine Meigs County Eastern Larry Morrison Eagle Duane Wolfe Wolfe Charley Collins Swartz Boring Durst Lyons Graham Salser Bailey

IBM Computer Helps Cubs Set Lineup For Spahn Tests

The Cubs rely on an IBM machine to log every batter’s action against Warren Spahn and every pitcher matchup. The system records walks, hits, runs, outs, and situational data to guide batting order decisions and pinch hitting, removing guesswork from lineup choices.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Cub College of Coaches Warren Spahn Cub Richie Ashburn Billy Williams Cubs IBM Braves Spahn Ashburn

Hawks Seek Fourth Win In Critical Chicago Showdown

Montreal Canadiens, five time defending champions, face elimination as Chicago Black Hawks host them at Chicago Stadium before 16 000 plus. Hawks lead series 3 2 after a 3 0 win in Montreal and would face Detroit in a US final if they win.

Chicago Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Montreal Detroit Red Wings Red Wings New York

Hirzel Earns Second Win in Duke Ohio Twinbill

Duke University beat Ohio University 5-3 in game one as Bill Hirzel excelled in relief. In the six inning nightcap darkness halted play with Duke up 2-1. Ohio later won 1-0 in the abbreviated affair, as Dick Butler took the loss and Butch Williams the win. Ohio opens MAC play against Bowling Green.

Hirzel Twinbill Durham N. C Duke University Ohio University Blue Devils Ohio U W Ork Bill Hirzel West Virginia Tech Bobcats North Carolina Athens Bob Wren Bowling Green Duke Hicksville Ron Kalish Nossek Jim McKee Blue Devil Fader McCracken Hawn Dick Butler Butch Williams

Kent State Opens Spring Practice With 92 Candidates

Trevor Rees began his 16th season as Kent State head football coach and welcomed 92 spring practice candidates. The group includes 12 lettermen from the 1960 squad that won six of nine games, but the team faces a weakened interior line due to graduation losses.

Kent Trevor Rees Kent State University Rees

Schedule Shifts Hit High School Baseball Games

Racine at Pomeroy moved to Wednesday afternoon while Gallipolis adds a Friday home game against South Point. The changes affect local high school baseball schedules this week.

Racine Pomeroy Gallipolis South Point

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