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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1960

Page

10

Hess Off To Army For Spring Football Lookover

Ohio University coach Bill Hess travels to New York City to scout Army spring drills. He aims to borrow formations for next season while evaluating an experienced Bobcats lineup that leads drills nine of twenty. Wagner remains at quarterback as Babbitt Merb and Widdoes push for starting roles.

Bill Hess Columbus New York City Army Hess Bobcats Ohio U Fellas Bill Frank Richey Cliff Heffelfinger Bob Kappes Hugh Hindman Jack Kiewit Jim Massarelli George Belu Mike Kielkovicz Jon Peters Joe Dean Ken Fisher Dick Greens Otis Wagner John Dickason Peters Dick Schulz Clyde Thomas Dickason

Hayes plans two platoons for Ohio State football

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says spring drills show no single great athlete but many good players. He will use a three platoon system including offensive specialists and defensive stalwarts to boost Saturday game time and rebuild from last season. All-Ohio Bob Vogel moves to left tackle with sophomore potential. Tom Matte directs the first offense. Jerry Fields and Mike Ingram shift roles on defense.

Woody Hayes Woody Hayes Ohio State Bob Vogel Massillon Tom Matte Cleveland Jerry Fields Mike Ingram

Canadiens poised for fifth straight Stanley Cup sweep

Montreal moved within one win of a fifth consecutive Stanley Cup by crushing Toronto 5-2 to take a 3-0 lead in the best of seven final. The Canadiens benefited from a scoring burst by the third line of Phil Goyette Andre Pronovost and Marcel Pronovost and solid goaltending by Jacques Plante.

Treal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Canadiens Phil Goyette Andre Pronovost Marcel Provost Jacques Plante Leafs

Tuesday Results in MLB Slugfest and Close Wins

Tuesday results show Los Angeles defeating Chicago 3 2 in 11 innings while Milwaukee edged Pittsburgh 4 3 and San Francisco topped St. Louis 3 1. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 9 4. Wednesday schedules list St. Louis at San Francisco and Chicago at Los Angeles with only those games on tap.

Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Staseke

Reds Rally Past Phillies 9-4 In Season Opener

Cincinnati Reds erased a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 in the season opener. Roy McMillan and Tony Gonzalez homered, Jim O'Toole pitched six strong innings, and Fred Hutchinson praised his rookie and veteran hitters while noting Bill Henry's late relief.

Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Reds Roy McMillan Tony Gonzalez Jim O'Toole Jim Bronson Fred St. Louis Bronson Phils O'Toole Redleg Hutchinson O’toole Bill Henry

No Volleyball Program暂停遇 university vacation

No volleyball is scheduled this Thursday due to university vacation. The program will resume on a weekly basis starting Thursday, April 21.

Braves Edge Pirates On Adcock Two Run Shot In Eighth

Joe Adcock of the Braves drove in three runs including a tie breaking two run homer in the eighth to beat the Pirates 4-3. Sam Jones of the Giants held the Cardinals to three hits in a 3-1 victory.

Joe Adcock Braves Pirates Sam Jones Giants Cardinals

Bobcats Head For Northlands on Spring Tour

Ohio University baseball team under Coach Bob Wren heads on a five day spring vacation tour starting with Findlay. Sophomores Nossek Wandersleben and Thomas star in fielding and hitting while Ed Pentecost leads pitching with Kochendorfer close behind as OU seeks Mid Am success.

Bill Lohrer Ohio University Bob Wren Bobcats Findlay Wren Con Dayton Wright Patterson Air Force Base Toledo Rockets Muskingum Joe Nossek Dutch Wandersleben Larry Thomas Wander Kochendorfer Pentecost Doe Nowsek Bob Mayer Ed Pentecost Bob Wandersieben Gary Wade Dale Bandy Rudy Kallas Beck Dack Crew Prank Kinsey Jack Crew Michigan State W. Va Wesleyan

Three Big Ten Schools Oppose Postseason Ban

Northwestern Purdue and Illinois lead a bloc of Big Ten schools opposing a plan to ban all post season sports. Joining them are Minnesota Ohio State and Wisconsin who will vote against the embargo. The stance follows the Rose Bowl vote pattern and aims to block a conference embargo at May meetings in East Lansing Michigan.

Chicago Northwestern Purdue Illinois Minnesota Ohio State Wisconsin Columbus Ohio East Lansing Mich

Dodgers Beat Cubs In 11 To Stay Close In NL Race

Dodgers win 3-2 in 11 innings at the Coliseum on 67,550 fans. Chuck Essegian delivers a two-out pinch hit for the decisive blast off Don Elston after Don Drysdale holds the Cubs to three singles in eight. Roy Face’s relief era noted, Braves and Giants stay within reach with 4-3 and 3-1 wins. Joe Adcock homers for Milwaukee, Hank Aaron drives, and Sad Sam Jones earns another win.

Associated Press National League Roy Face Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Dodgers Coliseum Chicago Cubs Braves Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Face St. Louis Cardinals Candlestick Park Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Chuck Essegian Chicago White Sox Los An Joe Adcock County Stadium Hank Aaron Sam Jones Cards Bill White Leon Wagner

AHS Golfers Roll On with 12 4 Win at Logan

Athens High School golf team improves to 3-0 in Woa rest motion as Bobby Littler leads with a 72 at Logan, while Dick Blosser, Butch Gardner, and Bob Foreman post solid scores. Parkersburg match canceled. next at Gallipolis.

Athens High School Woarest Jackson Wellston Bobby Littler Dick Blosser Butch Gardner Bob Foreman Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Littler Blosser Gardner Foreman Parkersburg Gallipolis West Virginia

Ames-Bern to Battle Roman Nine

Ames-Bern opens Thursday at 4 p.m. in Athens County League play against Rome-Canaan at the county field. Bowen’s 1959 champs return eight of 11 lettermen with Larry Driggs a key two way player leading the offense and defense. Regulars Jim and Paul Powell, Driggs and Potter anchor a pitching staff as the lineup features several new positions and a full early schedule through April and May.

Amesville al Bowen Ames-Bern Athens Rome- Canaan Chauncey Diamond Waterloo the Plains Bowen Greenies Larry Driggs Bill Potter Paul Powell Driggs Jim Powell Jim Jerry Ball Dave Kasler Potter Gary Rise Larry Dean Jim Copeland Ames Bern Pete Smith Frank Dean Ken Keirns Bill Quinn Quinn Rome-Canaan County Field Carthage- Troy Shade Stockport

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