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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1962

Page

19

Bobcats Set for Tough MAC Series With Miami Redskins

Ohio University baseball aims to extend a four game win streak as they host Miami in a two game MAC clash at Trautwein Field. Jim French and John Zaffer pace OU with .533 averages while Miami relies on pitcher George OKresik and Bud Middaugh to lead offense.

Ohio University Miami Redskins Trautwein Field Bobcats Western Michigan Ohio State Woody Wills Frank Ritchie Bud Middaugh Jim French John Zaffer Zaffer Bobcat Bob Wren Bill Hirzel Dan Wright Ted Stute Hirzel Stute Wills George O’kresik Bob Reed

Ohio University Spring Football Begins Under Hess

Ohio University opens spring drills as coach Bill Hess works 18 returning lettermen into a new season. The team faces graduation losses at tackle and center with Ted State and Al Miller departing, while backfield speed and a strong fullback are listed as needs. End positions and quarterback depth appear solid with captains Ken Smith and Joe Trevis leading the units.

Athens Ohio University Bill Hess Hess Bobcat Ted State al Miller Harl Evans Roger Farr Ken Smith Joe Trevis Roger Merb Bob Babbitt Merb Jim McKee MAC Bowling Green Miami Redskins Toledo

Rain Delays Athens Baseball Doubleheader Schedule

Athens Bulldogs see rainouts halt two games in a row coach Ed Bannon reschedules for April 18 weather permitting. The team beat Marion 13 1 in the second game of the season and hosts Jackson Redmen Saturday if weather allows with a 4 00 start at the Athens athletic field. Also noted are a best of seven NBA finals game with Boston leading Los Angeles 3 2 after a 115 102 Boston win on Saturday.

Athens Bulldogs Big Red Parkersburg Ed Bannon Bulldogs Warren Athens Athletic Field Athens Marion

Bowling Stores Listing of Local Shops Read Like Advertisements

A fragmented OCR page lists multiple bowling related stores and services. Names include Houck Reed Shop Conrath Electric McBee Swearingen Sunnybank Cline Gateway Motor Lodge Easler Dairy Foster’s University Shop with various figures and locations.

A Conrath Electric Co Royal McBee Swearingen’s Sunnybank’s Cline’s Welding Supply Gateway Motor Lodge Easler Dairy Foster’s University Shop Hi-Lo Pilot Lighters—Gas Co Royal McBee Rollerettes Legal Eagles el Rollerbowl Ladies Sunnybank Wath Radio Sutton-McKinstry Conrath Electric Co Nu-Way Quick’s Drug Store Easter Dairy Royal McBee Aces Foster's Univer Logan's Vey Easley & Mathews Aris Bridewater Mad Shop Hawk's Cycle Shop RYO Bridgwater Machine Shop Beasley & Mathews No-Way Laundry Quick's Drug Store

Celtics Win 115 103 to Tie Lakers in Series

Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 115 103 to even the NBA Finals at 2 2. Bill Russell led with 21 points as six players scored in double figures and Red Auerbach praised the team’s bounce back after a narrow loss.

Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtic Red Auerbach Bill Russell Celtics Russell

Senator Threatens Halt To Sunday Contests

Lansing Michigan state senator warns he may use a writ to stop Yankees Tigers game if Sunday blue laws are not revised. He backs a bill to shut down most retail stores on Sundays in populous counties.

Lansing Mich Detroit New York Yankees Tigers John P. Smeekens Senate Michigan Smeekens

The Plains Open Northern Division Title Defense With 10-0 Win

The Plains defeated Buchtel 10-0 in a five inning game at Chauncey as Pot Fes. Faiy walled six batters and allowed four hits. Paul Eddy went 4 for 4 with a double and two RBI while Jim Smith added a triple and three RBI. Carthage-Troy beat Rome Canaan 16-4 in the other ACL game.

the Plains Athens County League Chauncey Buchtel Pot Fes Faiy Walla Tren Paul Eddy RBI Jim Smith Carthage-Troy Rome Canaan

Sophomore Darnell Mitchell Sets New Mile Record

Ohio University track team crushed Kent State 87 to 37 in the first spring dual meet. Freshmen beat Kent State youths 97 to 27. Darnell Mitchell set a school mile record 4 19.6 and won the half mile. Ron Beganie swept the 100 and 220. Ohio won 11 of 15 events. Freshmen Barry Sugden and Mike Hirsh set records in the low hurdles and two mile. The Bobcats travel to Ohio State Saturday.

Ohio University Kent State Bobcats Darnell Mitchell Ray Fleming Fleming Bill Heller Mitchell Ron Beganie Stan Huntsman Ohio

NHL Playoff Schedule Chicago at Toronto Tonight

Toronto holds a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven final series as Chicago visits Toronto for game action scheduled tonight. No other games are set for Wednesday or Friday.

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