Oscar Robertson Drafted by NBA Clubs Amid Hopes for Royals
Cincinnati star Oscar Robertson was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals as part of a 101 players chosen in the NBA draft. Robertson, 2973 career points at Cincinnati, awaits Olympic outcome before turning pro. Other Ohio selections included John Milhoan, Tony Wilcox, Dick Furry, and Joe Kennelly among 21 Royals picks.
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University of Cincinnati
U. S
Rome
Robertson
Cincinnati Royals
Cincinnati
Jerry West
West Virginia
Darrall Imhoff
California
Minneapolis Lakers
New York Knickerbockers
Ohio
Oscar Robertson
Ralph Davis
Larry Willey
Tony Wilcox
Wittenberg
John Milhoan
Marshall
Minneapolis
Howard Jolliff
OU Golfers Defeat BG and Wittenberg in Close Matches
Ohio University golfers won 182-54 against Bowling Green and 18-2 against Wittenberg at Athens Country Club in match and medal play. Key performances included Vanlik 78 and Reichley 78, with late rallies on the 18th hole. Coach Blosser cautioned the team about uneven play despite clutch finishes.
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Ohio University
Bowling Green
Wittenberg
Athens Country Club
Bee Gees
Chuck Vandick
Perry Lanning
Jim Logue
Vanlik
Logue
Bill Santor
Letterman
Whitney
Warren
Santor
Dow Reichley
Reichley
Falcon
Bob Wink
Jim Imler
Wink
Imler
Bob Bryant
Panthers Top Big Blacks In Baseball
Pomeroy’s talented Purple Panthers won their third straight game of the unbeaten season, beating Point Pleasant 5 to 1. Terry Knight pitched effectively with one hit allowed, while catcher Tom Grueser homered and drove in four runs. Newton took the loss despite three hits allowed.
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Panthers
Big Blacks
Pomeroy
Purple Panthers
Point Pleasant
Terry Knight
Newton
Tom Grueser
Sieg fried Leads Bucks Championship Captain Named
Larry Siegfried, a 20 year old junior from Shelby, was named captain of Ohio State's NCAA basketball team for the 1960 61 season. A separate notice details a local bond election in Carthage Troy Local School District, Athens County, Ohio. Bonds of 40000 dollars to fund three government surplus metal buildings, over 10 years, with an estimated tax rate of 1.80 mills, vote set for May 3, 1960. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
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Columbus
Larry Siegfried
Shelby
Ohio State
Plains Local School District to vote on bonds for modernization
The Plains Local School District in Athens County Ohio schedules a special election for May 1960 to issue bonds totaling forty thousand dollars to modernize the fireproof high school gymnasium and a non fireproof grade school. The levy is 15 cents per $100 valuation, about 1.80 mills, outside constitutional limits. The election runs 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Board Chairman Young and Clerk Ray Bobo signed the notice dated January 19 1960.
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Board of Education
Carthage-Troy
Coolville
Ohio
Carthage
Athens County
Carthage- Troy
Board of Elections
Young
Ray Bobo
Plains
Andi
Cnurder
Braves and Yankees Lead Las Vegas Baseball Odds
Las Vegas odds place the Milwaukee Braves as 7-5 favorites in the National League and the New York Yankees at 7-5 among American League contenders. The World Champion Dodgers sit behind San Francisco at 9-5 with the White Sox 2-1 and Indians also 2-1 as other top teams.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Milwaukee Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Glouster Youth Cited After Auto Accident
Walter A. Kaido 17 of Glouster was cited by Perry County Juvenile Court at New Lexington for reckless operation after his car skidded left of center on Route 155 near Corning and struck a car driven by Robert H. Smith 35 of Corning. No injuries were reported.
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New Lexington
Walter A. Kaido
Robert H. Smith
Corning
Kaido
Perry County
Canadiens Aim for third Stanley Cup in Leafs clash
The Montreal Canadiens, leading the best-of-seven final 2-0, visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for game three. Star players Bernard Geofrion, Henri Richard and Jean Beliveau smile as they set sights on lifting the Cup, with the fourth game slated for Thursday.
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Toronto
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal
Toronto Maple Leafs
Canadiens
Imlach
Bernard
Geoffrion
Henri Richard
Jean Believeau
Lake Hope faces acid mine runoffs and costly fixes
The article details acid mine drainage from Route 278 mines feeding Big Sand Creek and Lake Hope. Hydrated lime treatments have slowed losses but are costly and temporary. officials considered a tunnel or filter attempts but deem them impractical. Over 4000 dollars were spent on lime in 1958 59 with hundreds of fish lost. Ridge doubts total fish loss but notes ongoing hopes to preserve fishing facilities.
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Route 278
Lake Hope
Big Sand Creek
Division of Wildlife
Eagon
Ridge
Fight results across multiple cities with various boxers
In New Orleans Sydney Ralph Dupas outpointed George Barnes in a non title bout. Paris saw Alphonse Halimi outpoint Louis Pency in a France clash. In New York Isaac Logart defeated Marvin McFarland, while Providence hosted Mickey Dwyer stopping Jackson Brown. Holyoke featured Andre Tessier stopping Jack Harrison in one round.
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Sydney
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
George Barnes
Australia
Paris
Alphonse Halimi
France
Louis Pency
New York
Isaac Logart
Cuba
Marvin McFarland
Philadelphia
Providence
R. I
Mickey Dwyer
Boston
Jackson Brown
Holyoke
Mass
Andre Tessier
Springfield
Jack Harrison
Bowling Results and Standings From Athens Rollerbowl
Week results show Joe's Sehie and Houseware Center posting wins in local leagues. Top bowler honors go to Bob Wickham with a 225 single and 591 series. Joe's Sohio led team series at 2658. Standings include Kiwanis No 2 Lions Club and Uptowners in tight races.
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Dee’s
Joe's Sohio
Kiwanis
Lions Club
Rutkoskie
Widdoes
Broughton
Rotary
E. L. Nye Realty
Athens Claims
Alfred Grange
Athens “Rollerbowl
Royal McBef
Pricing
Vuwains
Holland
M. Hossom
F. Gruttemeyer
D. Moeffer
R. Dunfee
B. Gibbs
M. Hossam
Uptowners
Athens Rollerbowl
Lions Club Ween
Rotary Eteneesecess
Broughton’s
Kiwanis No
E. L Nye Realty
Eee
Neseewees
G. Rutkoskie
G. Schoonover
KR. Woogerd
M. Wheaton Weee
B. Main
Eeweewe
Injury To Stevens Hinders Trackmen
Ohio University track star Nelson Stevens broke his foot at the Relays and will miss the season. Stevens suffered the injury during the 880 yard relay, costing the Bobcats in a meet where they finished second to Tennessee A&I.
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Nelson Stevens
Ohio University
Bobcats
Stan Huntsman
Stevens
Ohio U
Tennessee A&i
Brooklyn
Huntsman
Kentucky
John Balough
Peden Stadium
Glenn Davis
Les Carney
Bucks Drill With Youth
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes led spring practice with mixed age squads. An offensive unit used by four sophomores four freshmen and three juniors while the defense included three sophomores three freshmen and five juniors. Junior full back Roger Detrick, sidelined by a pulled muscle, ran conditioning drills but will not be ready for contact next week. Seven players are ruled out with injuries.
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Huntsman
Ohio University
Ohio State
Central State
Woody Hayes
Roger Detrick
McLuney High Builds Easter Religious Scene
NEW LEXINGTON Ohio Easter display at McLuney High School on Route 75 will feature three scenes. Christ on the Cross is lit nightly and the project is made by the McLuney arts class of about 17 students under teacher Thomas Wolfe.
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McLuney High
New Lexington
McLuney High School
Route 75
Here
Christ On the Cross
McLaney Arts
Thomas Wolfe
Trash Costs $2332 in 1959 State Road Dumping
Mrs Letta K Roberson of Columbus told the Farm Bureau Legislative and Women's committee in Somerset that trash dumped along Perry County state and federal roads cost the Ohio Highway Department 2332 in 1959.
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New Lexington
Perry County
Ohio Highway Department
Letta
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Legislative and Women’s Committee
Somerset
Fairland Wins Triangular Track Meet at Cheshire
Fairland High School led Lawrence County with 65 points, Kyger Creek 60, and Eastern Meigs 34 in a Cheshire triangular. Fairland captured seven of 11 events, Kyger Creek three, Eastern one, with winners including Henderson and Carman in sprints and relays.
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Gallipolis
Fairland High School
Lawrence County
Kyger Creek
Eastern
Meigs County
Cheshire
Fairland
Rgger Creek
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Mickey Yugovich
Youngstown
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Joe Roberts
St. Louis
Jim Darrow
By Mike Collins
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Ed Gordon
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Don Howells
Howells
Kermit Blosser
Russell Moore
Seigfried
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Braves
Glouster
Wally Moon
Dodgers
Reds
Tampa
Fla
Tony Venton
Billy Martin
Henri
Leafs
Smlash
SS Sportland
K. Roberson
W. Washington St. Athens
James Mahokey
Wyandotte
Carman
Coleman
Fellore
Henderson
Smith
Taylor
Ballard
Morris
Johnson
Mulford
Turner
Hasbargen
Cussins & Fearn Store
E. Carpenter St
Athens, Ohio
Capital Finance Corporation
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Economy Savings & Loan CO
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Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
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