Player Captures Masters Crown in Augusta Triumph
Gary Player became the first foreign-born Masters champion since 1934 with an eight under par 280 and 45 000 dollars. Arnold Palmer finished one stroke back after a costly double bogey on the 72nd hole, while Charlie Coe tied for second and nearly became the first amateur winner. Palmer earned 12 000 dollars for second. Coe, Bolt, and January tied for fourth at 7 000 dollars.
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Stuhldreher Issues Warning On Wild Card Rule
Former Notre Dame star Harry Stuhldreher told Athens Rotarians that coaches may lose the wild card substitution rule if they keep sending messenger players before each play. He urged players be treated as part of the coaching staff and cited Notre Dame’s fighting spirit amid a rough season. Dr Samuel T Robbins notes a football clinic to be led by Ben Schwartzwalder at Fairview, Pa., June 18 21.
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O'Toole To Hurl Opener
Cincinnati fans awaited Opening Day as the Reds and the Cubs prepared to open the 1961 season amid cold, damp weather. Jim O Toole and Glen Hobbie were named the starters with weather forecasts predicting a mid 50s high. possible moves included Baumer Chacon and a potential Bill Henry for Don Blasingame swap to shore up the infield.
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San Francisco
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Chisox Open Season With 4 3 Win Over Senators
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Washington Senators 4 to 3 in an Opening Day game in the nation’s capital. The season kickoff follows a preview noting expansion, managerial changes, and key questions facing clubs across the leagues.
Machen Wins Decision in Ten Rounds Over DeJohn
Eddie Machen, ranked second, defeats Mike DeJohn in a ten round decision at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Machen says he proved himself worthy of a title shot, amid crowd boos and a sluggish late duel with DeJohn.
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Hocking Valley Assn Meets Again Tonight
The Hocking Valley Association plans an 7 30 pm meeting at The Messenger office. Ben Wagner of Buchtel says entries fees schedules rules and rosters will be discussed. Logan Buchtel Plantsville and Jacksonville attended the first meeting last week.
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Dykes Picks Indians With Yankees Still Favored
Manager Jimmie Dykes expressed confidence in Cleveland's pennant chances before opening the 1961 season against Detroit. He said the Indians have a real shot and praised his pitching staff, though noted the Yankees remain the team to beat despite a weak spring. Pitcher Jim Perry recalled nerves before his first start.
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Nelsonville Opens HOL Season At Home May 14
Nelsonville's Merchants start the Heart of Ohio League baseball schedule Sunday May 14 at home vs the Chillicothe Colts. Other HOL openers pit Beulah Park at Evans and Wolf, Lancaster at Zanesville, and Radnor against an added opponent if found.
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End of Season 1960 Major League Baseball Standings Preview
The summary lists final schedules and results for the season. It notes Minnesota at New York Cleveland at Detroit Kansas City at Boston Los Angeles at Baltimore with Chicago beating Washington 4 3 in a Monday game and midweek matchups including Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Washington. The standings segment previews how the major league races concluded last season.
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Juan Pizarro
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Chicago 3 Detroit 1 in game three of finals
Chicago took a 3 1 victory over Detroit to move within one win of the championship, leading the best of seven final series 2 1. The win featured key plays and scoring by Chicago athletes.
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Death Takes Branch Jr
PITTSBURGH Branch Rickey Jr. vice president of the Pittsburgh Pirates died Monday at Presbyterian Hospital at age 47. He was son of Branch Rickey Sr. and led the club's minor league system joining the Pirates in November 1950. Death caused by hepatitis diabetes and pneumonia.
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Black Hawks Take 2-1 Lead in Stanley Cup Final
Chicago fans saw the Black Hawks grab a 2-1 edge over the Detroit Red Wings after a 3-1 victory Monday. Coach Rudy Pilous said money and prestige drive the team to finish the title run. The fourth game moves to Detroit Wednesday as Chicago pursues its first Cup since 1938.
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Chase Is Named Steve Chase of Athens Star Center
Steve Chase, a 6-5 senior center from Athens, named to the South roster for the Ohio High School North South Basketball Game in Cuyahoga Falls on June 17. He was the Southeastern Ohio League's most valuable player this season.
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Heavyweight Eddie Machen Wins In Portland Card
San Francisco fighter Eddie Machen outpointed Mike DeJohn in Portland while Allen Thomas edged Bobby Stinato in Chicago. Jimmy Loo defeated Tony Christy in Philadelphia and Jose Stable beat Billy Collins in New York.
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Plains Boosters Meet
The Plains Athletic Association will convene at 7 30 tonight in the high school building for its meeting.
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Celtics Aiming to Close Pro Title as Hawks Rally
Boston leads the NBA finals 3-1 after a 119-104 win in St Louis. Bill Sharman and rookie Tom Sanders spark the Celtics with Red Auerbach praising Sharman's playoff run and Sanders elevating his role to guard Pettit and Schayes, boosting Boston toward a fourth title in five years.
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Rain Cancels Athens High Spring Contests
Heavy rain and cold weather force Athens High School to cancel or postpone all three spring teams. Golf and track meets with New Lexington and Lancaster BIS are off for Monday and Tuesday. The baseball and track schedules face postponements with Wellston and Lancaster. golf match against New Lexington awaits rescheduling.
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Ex Logan Resident Named Head Coach at Miamisburg High
Jim Smoot formerly of Logan is appointed head football coach at Miamisburg High School in Montgomery County. He previously coached Caldwell for three seasons and is a Canal Winchester and Capital University alumnus, son of James R. Smoot of Marion.
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