Bobcats Reveal Experimental Lineup For Notre Dame Series
Ohio University will field an experimental lineup for a two game weekend series with Notre Dame after Bob Mayer’s injury. Bob Russell starts in left field batting seventh, Buck Wade leads off, Lamar Jacobs shifts to third in Game 1, Bruce Johnson to center, Ralph Nuzum opens on the mound with potential complete game if conditions allow, Mickey Urban set to pitch Saturday, with rain forcing possible doubleheader and 2 p.m. Saturday start.
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Bob Mayer
Ohio University
Notre Dame
Bob Russell
Russell
Buck
Wade
Lamar Jacobs
Jacobs
Ohio U
Bruce Johnson
Ralph Nuzum
Bobcats
Bob Wren
Nuzum
Mickey Urban
Bobcats Face Notre Dame in District 4 Showdown
Ohio University prepares for a pivotal District 4 Tournament game against Notre Dame. Righty starters Jim Hannan and Nick Palihnich will open against the Irish, with Wren rotating a reworked lineup as Ohio U aims for a fifth win and Notre Dame seeks advancement after reaching the District 4 finals last year.
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Indiana
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Nick Palihnich
Bobcats
Ohio U
South Bend
Reds Begin Season With 4-1 Victory Over Pirates
Cincinnati’s Frank Robinson age 23 and Vada Pinson age 20 provided most of the offense as Bob Purkey pitched a full game for a 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. Purkey credited solid defense by Roy McMillan and Johnny Temple behind him. The Reds face Robin Roberts and the Phillies in Philadelphia tonight after drawing 32,190 in Cincinnati.
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Vada Pinson
Reds
Cincinnati
Bob Purkey
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Roy McMillan
Johnny Temple
Mayo Smith
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Pinson
Pirates
McMillan
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Pittsburgh
Hank Foiles
Roberto Clemente
Philadelphia
Phils
Robin Roberts
Fetchick Opens Lead in Greater Greensboro Open
Mike Fetchick holds a one stroke edge after a five under par 66 in the opening round at Starmount Forest Country Club. Billy Maxwell trails, with notable scores from Don Wis and other tour veterans. Goalby aces 8th to finish par 71 as field assembles in Greensboro, N C.
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London
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Doug Ford
Paradise
Sam Snead
Fetchick
Starmount Forest Country Club
New York
Bob Goalby
Belleville, Ill
Leggett Quits PSU Football Coach Post for Adrian College
Portland Ore Les Leggett resigns as Portland State College head football coach after two years with a 6-11 record. He has accepted an identical coaching post at Adrian College in Michigan.
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Portland State College
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Michigan
Bobcats Open Tennis Season Against Marshall College
The Bobcat tennis team travels from Athens to Huntington to face Marshall College in their season opener. Coach Bob Bartels notes improved play and returns five lettermen Frank Hartman Paul Gates Pete Knight Rich Jantz Bill Bowlus with Dick Emde as the only non letterman. All six play doubles and singles as they seek a second win in a row over Marshall.
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Nelsonville Merchants Form Heart of Ohio League Team
Nelsonville merchants sponsor a baseball club in the Heart of Ohio League with teams from Lancaster Grove City Dan Rohgan Ford Woods Phumbers Chillicothe Colts Chillicothe Businessmen and Zanesville. They practice Sundays at 12 45 and Wednesdays at 5 30 led by Manager Hugh Brooker. The league opens Sunday May 3 with an away game at Chillicothe.
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Chillicothe
Track events set as Ohio University hosts Wesleyan and Central State
The Ohio University track team welcomes Central State and Ohio Wesleyan to Ohio Stadium Saturday at 1 PM. Central State is seen as the stronger squad after February indoor wins. Wesleyan stars Bob Davis John Gutknecht and Doug Cotterman provide high level threats. The Bobcats, minus hamstring-strained Les Carney, lean toward sprint edge with Paul Gates adding high jump. Last year OU led the triangular with 59 points while Central State upset OWU for second by 52 1/2.
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Ohio Stadium
Stan Huntsman
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Kentucky
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Middletown
Xenia
Bowling res merger the Sta and classic points note
In a jumble of names and numbers, the piece lists bowlers and teams including Stroh s Pontiac Kaster s Voelksaw Chevrol G bord Shanne n Ramble and others with team high scores and point tallies. Names like Ship Ridenau Carl Murphy Larry Miller Dwight Dune and Gene Leffler appear among the standings.
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Kaster’s
Voelksaw
Chevrol G. Bord
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Ramble
Bob Ga Jesse
Rex Sa
Dave S
den Sa
Kenny Sa
Ship Ridenau
Carl Murphy
Larry Miller
Dwight Dune
Gene Leffler
Glenn Byard
Ray Cuckler
Cleyee Marth
Kenny Coodslen
Strawn
Rollerbow League Scores And Highs This Week
Rollerbow 3 over Dan Dandies as Commonwealth Telephone postpones to make up. Dan Merrick posts high 287 single and Dan Dandies tie for high three with 642 by George Rutkoskie. Other results include Royal McBee 3 over Cold Fire and Ambassador Laundry 3 over Athens Office Supply.
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Bill Kelton
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Bob McKnight
Washington Triumphs Over Baltimore in Lean Schedule
In a sparse Friday box, Washington defeats Baltimore 9 to 2 as the lone game. Weekend slate includes Baltimore at Washington with several interleague matchups and rearranged venues across the American League.
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Chicago
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Celtics Clinch NBA Title With Fourth Straight Win
Boston completes a four game sweep of the finals defeating Minneapolis 118 113 to capture the NBA title. Frank Ramsey and Bill Sharman lead the parade with 24 and 29 points respectively as Elgin Baylor pours 30 for the Lakers. Minneapolis earns 7000 while Boston pockets 12000 in prize money.
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Opening Day Showdowns Highlight Reds and Orioles Clash
Hitting star Frank Robinson of the Reds drove in three runs and amassed three hits including a two run homer in a 4 1 victory. Pitcher Pete Ramos of the Senators blanked the Orioles on five hits through eight innings in a 9 2 win, fanning six and issuing no walks.
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Reds
Pirates
Pete Ramos
Senators
Orioles
Pennant races roll as Opens ignite 1959 season
Opening day action across majors sees Reds ace Bob Purkey temper Pittsburgh hopes after last season’s deals. In the American League, Harm Killebrew and Reno Bartola pace the Senators past the Orioles 9-2 as opening day history records the first ever triple play by Baltimore.
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Ed Fitzgerald
Roy Sievers
Chico Carrasquel
Bob Allison
Bucky Bolyard Eye Injury Noted In West Team Player
Bucky Bolyard of the West team is described as sightless in one eye and a 50 percent marksman from the field. The report notes his condition affecting play and scoring.
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Canadiens Open Stanley Cup Bid With 5-3 Win
Marcel Bonin sparked Montreal with a goal and an assist as the Canadiens beat Toronto 5-3 in game one of the best of seven. Toronto skated and checked well early, but Montreal benefited from a longer layoff after sweeping Chicago.
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