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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1961

Page

16

Reds rely on young pitching to lift 1957 season

Cincinnati Reds count on their youngest pitching staff in the National League to boost a lineup loaded with strong outfield and infield talent. Manager Fred Hutchinson bets on O'Toole and Hook to win 30, Jay to 15, Purkey for 17, with Maloney and Hunt stepping up, while Bailey mentors behind the plate.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Fred Hutchinson Reds Hutchinson Jim O’toole Jay Hook Joey Jay Milwaukee Bob Purkey Jim Maloney Ken Hunt Maloney Nashville Jim Brosnan

Donovan Sparkles In Senators Win

Dick Donovan star turn anchors Washington in a 10-2 victory over Philadelphia as the Senators improve to 14-8 in spring exhibition play. The right hander tossed a nine inning seven hitter, supported by a 12 hit attack including five runs in the sixth.

White Sox Senators Donovan Washington Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Buzhardt Jim Bunning Tigers Bubba Morton Dick Gernert Rocky Colavito Vinegar Bond Mizell Bobby Shantz Bill Skowron Yankees Roger Maris Ronnie Kline Allen Tribe Los Angeles Angels Funk

Baseball scores and schedule from a multigame slate

Summary of results including Minnesota, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland, San Francisco, Washington, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Kansas City. Mentions night games and regional matchups across Miami Columbia Phoenix San Antonio Tucson Sarasota West Palm Beach.

Troit Tigers Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs White Sox Kansas City Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Twins Boston Los Angeles Washington Philadelphia Detroit New York Miami Columbia Phoenix San Antonio Sara Tucson West Palm Beach

Indians Break Camp As Spring Training Ends

Cleveland Indians wrap up six weeks in Tucson and head to Detroit for Tuesday's season opener. Manager Jimmie Dykes emphasizes conditioning despite relief pitching troubles with Funk and others underperforming. Starters Perry Bell Grant and Antonelli lead, Hamilton shines as bright spot.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Las Vegas Salt Lake City Indians Detroit Jimmie Dyke Jim Perry Gary Bell Jim Grant Johnny Antonelli Bob Allen Frank Funk Mel Harder Funk Bob Locke Barry Latman Russ Heman Heman Latman Locke Wynn Hawking Dick Stigman

Reds Expand Parking Area At Crosley Field

Cincinnati news notes redevelopment around Crosley Field as a parking lot rises after removing the laundry building that offered free suits to sluggers. A 40 foot screen now tops the left field wall to shield cars while home runs remain official. Veteran Wally Post benefited from the former sign deals.

Cincinnati Crosley Field Cincinnati Red Wally Post Reds

Pomeroy Edges Racine 4-3 In Seventh Inning Rally

Pomeroy Panthers, SECL champions, rallied in the bottom of the seventh to beat Racine 4-3 in a non league baseball game. The winning run scored on a walk stolen base fielder's choice and a single off the pitcher's leg as White crossed home with Racine catcher away from the plate. Racine's line shows 5 hits and 3 errors to Pomeroy's 4 hits and 2 errors.

Pomeroy Racine Panthers Bailey Wolfe Salser White Werry Hatfield

Plains Tops Ames Bern 5-2 In Nonleague Baseball

The Plains defeated Ames Bern 5-2 behind Pat Eddy and Howard Clendening. Plains pitchers Eddy and Clendening worked four innings each. Scorers credited hit by Paul Eddy and P Powell, with Bise and Everett as relievers. The Indians schedule next games at Nelsonville, home vs Giouster, then county league opener at Chauncey.

Amesville the Plains Pat Eddy Howard Clendenin Ames-Bern Indians Nelsonville Giouster Chauncey York Clendening Clendenin Paul Eddy P. Powell L. Everett Bise

Kent State Drops Basketball Tourney

Kent State University will not hold its Mid west Invitational Basketball Tournament next season due to lack of financial support. Athletic director Dr. Carl Erickson noted the possibility of resuming in the future if funding improves. Kent State won the tournament in prior years, while Clemson Syracuse and Massachusetts each received a $1500 guarantee for last December’s event.

Akron Kent State University Carl Erickson Kent Clemson Syracuse Massachusetts

Globetrotters Clinch 94 73 Win Over College All Stars

The Harlem Globetrotters defeated the College All-Stars 94 to 73 in Cleveland Wednesday night. It marked the Globetrotters third win in four tour games against the Stars.

Cleveland Harlem Globetrotters Globetrotters

Palmer Favored Again In 1960 Masters Open

Augusta Ga 1960 Masters opens with 88 golfers led by Arnold Palmer as strong field seeks a rare sub 280 total and a first foreign or amateur winner. Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Dean Beman and others loom as possible challengers in cool conditions.

Palmer Ben Hogan Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Ohio State Dean Beman Billy Joe Patton

Celtics Top St Louis 116 108 as Cousy Shines in Playoff Win

Bob Cousy led Boston with 26 points and 14 assists in a 116-108 victory over St Louis. Celtics lead the series 2 0 and face two away games in St Louis. Center Clyde Lovellette is sidelined with a back injury and may not play this weekend. The crowd at Boston Garden saluted Cousy as he left the court.

Boston Bob Cousy Boston Celtics Cousy St. Louis Hawks Paul Seymour Clyde Lovelette Lovellette Seymour

HVA Seeks Two More Teams for Valley Association

At a Messenger meeting Wednesday night the Hocking Valley Association seeks two additional clubs to reach six members for this summer. Present were Logan Buchtel Plantsville and Jacksonville. A follow up meeting is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at The Messenger to discuss entry fees schedule rules and rosters.

Hocking Valley Association the Messenger Logan, Buchtel Plantsville Jacksonville The Messenger

Rain Idles Bulldogs in Baseball Openers

The Athens Bulldogs failed to start the season as rain postponed the Belpre game and a Tuesday contest with Nelsonville. No makeup dates have been set.

Athens Bulldogs Belpre Bulldogs Nelsonville

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