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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1961

Page

10

Ohio U Baseball Hosts Toledo in MAC Series

Ohio University clashes with Toledo in a two game set at Trautwein Field. Jack Crew aims to extend a three game win streak for the Bobcats as Ted State and relievers Butler and Hirzel are set for Saturday action. Toledo counters with Tom Kelly and Bob Stevens while Kent Ross stands as a key Rockets bat.

Ohio University Western Michigan Kent State Ohio U Toledo Trautwein Broncos Miami Marshall Bowling Green Jack Crew Bobcats Bob Wren Ted State Wren Dick Butler Bill Hirzel Tom Kelly Kelly Bob Stevens

Cindermen Face Buckeyes in Ohio State Dual Meet

The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Athens for a 2 p.m. Peden Stadium dual meet with Ohio University. OSU, led by Larry Snyder, features strong field events with Larry Schmalenberger and George Mirkae in discus and shot and Gordie Campbell in vault. Bobcats rely on sprint and distance talents, including Bill Fry and Ray Fleming, in a competitive clash.

Ohio State Buckeyes Athens Ohio U Peden Stadium Bucks Larry Snyder Larry Schmalenberger George Mirkae OSU Schmalenberger Mirka Gordie Campbell Dick Bowser Dave Underly Western Michigan Campbell Walter Williams Williams Ralph Boston Snyder Bill Fry Dick Strayer Jim Davis Stan Huntsman Bobcats John Balough Jim Zettelmeyer Ray Fleming Balough State

Stroh's Beer leads in ABC Bowling Tourney

Stroh's of Detroit tops the American Bowling Congress classic division with 5978. Brunswick of Miami trails in seventh after a 5873 six game total. Frank O'Broy of West Palm Beach posts 1885 for 12th in regular all events. Milwaukee Journal editor Billy Sixty inducted as ABC Hall of Fame's 22nd member.

Detroit Stroh’s Beer of Brunswick Miami Fla Strohs Stroh’s Frank O'Broy West Palm Beach Billy Sixty Milwaukee Journal ABC Hall of Fame

Hocking Sportsmen Plan Coon Dog Trials Weekend

Regular meeting of Hocking Valley Sportsmen gathers Friday at 8 p.m. at the Radford Road clubhouse to finalize plans for the Coon Dog Trials on Sunday May 7. A Forestry Department film will be shown.

Hocking Valley Sportsmen Radford Road Forestry Department

Weathered standings tease from stormy AL schedule

The American League table shows Chicago leading with a 10 game record and others tied near the top at .1000. Friday's schedule lists Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at Detroit among postponed games due to rain. Sunday slate includes multiple city pairings and doubleheaders.

W. L Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City New York Detroit Boston Washington Baltimore Chicago White Sox

Redlegs Move Into First After Busy Openers

The Reds go two games up after a 8-7 Phillies win over the Dodgers, while the Giants beat the Pirates 6-5 in 12 innings. Milwaukee topped St. Louis 5-4 in 11 innings as Cardinals visit Cincinnati. Cubs and Braves open at Wrigley. Dodgers and Giants swap opponents. schedule weather affected with few games today.

Associated Press National League Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Phils Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Milwaukee Curt Simmons Jay Hook Cubs Wrigley Field Bob Anderson Braves Bob Buhl Giants

Wagman Indicted in New College Basketball Scandal

Grand jury indicts Aaron Wagman related to bribery schemes in college basketball. He faces three counts for offering two bribes to detective David Campbell tied to the district attorney's investigation. Wagman previously faced Florida bribery charges and links to payments to university players in Connecticut and Seton Hall cases. The probe, led by Frank Hogan’s office, could widen beyond initial arrests of Wagman and Joseph Hacken.

New York Aaron Wagman Wagman David Campbell Dist. Atty Frank Hogan Florida University of Florida Campbell District Attorney's Office Joseph Hacken Asst. Dist. Atty John Andreoli University of Connecticut Hamilton N. Y Hacken Andreoli Seton Hall Dayton Madison Square Garden

Conerly to Return as Giants Quarterback Next Season

Giants plan to keep Charley Conerly as quarterback after auditions of replacements failed. The Mississippi veteran, 39, indicated he will decide with Giants president Jack Mara about next season after meeting this week. Conerly has repeatedly sparked the offense during turbulent quarterback transitions.

NEW York New York Football Giants Charley Conerly Mississippi Conerly Giants Don Heinrich George Shaw Baltimore Lee Grosscup

National League Standings and Scores

National League standings show Cincinnati and San Francisco tied at 21 games. Milwaukee and St. Louis each at 11. Chicago 0 2. Recent results include Cincinnati 5 Chicago 2 Milwaukee 5 St. Louis 4 in 11 innings. San Francisco 6 Pittsburgh 5 in 12 innings. Philadelphia 8 Los Angeles 7.

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

OU Tennis Squad Falls to Marshall in Close 5-4 Duel

Ohio University’s tennis team lost a tight home match 5-4 to Marshall as singles swing early in the dual. OU players Bill Jefferson Dave Huffman Don Wassum won key singles. Bird Chapman and Bannister claimed doubles wins. final set decided after dark with Marshall prevailing. Bobcats face Kenyon next in Gambier.

Ohio University Marshall Bill Jefferson Dave Huffman Don Wassum Big Green Bob Kumnick Bill Hoffman Bill Schein Bob Bird Bill Price Bruce Blackman Buddy Duncan Leon Chapman Jack Fors Kumnick Schein Huffman Jefferson Chapman Bannister Duncan Fars Bobcats Bird Wassum Price Kenyon Gambier

Friday Game Detroit at Chicago Ends in 2-2 Tie

The best of seven series between Detroit and Chicago remains tied at two games apiece after Friday's matchup. Detroit and Chicago split the action as the series shifts to the next venue.

Detroit Chicago

Black Hawks Face Wings On Home Ice

Chicago hosts Detroit as the series moves to the Chicago Stadium where the Hawks enjoy a weighty home advantage. The Red Wings dislike the slow mushy ice but seek a pivotal win to force a seventh game after a 2-2 tie.

Black Hawks Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Chicago Stadium Burley Hawks Jack Adams Wings HAWKS Red Wings Chicago Ice Detroit

Flutterby Leads 3 Year Old Field In California Derby

Flutterby with Johnny Longden aboard heads a seven horse group of 3-year-olds in the $60,100 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields. The mile and eighth race gauges which sophomores may contend for Derby chances.

Albany Calif Alberta Johnny Longden Golden Gate Fields

Eastern Rutland Vie In Meigs County Baseball Opener

Eastern and Rutland meet today in the Meigs County Baseball Tournament first game. The winner advances to face Racine Monday on its home field and moves toward sectional play.

Eastern Rutland Racine

Sifford Leads Greensboro Open After First Round

Sifford shot three under par 68 to take a one stroke lead over a field of 115 at the Greater Greensboro Open. Billy Maxwell 69 trails, with Mike Souchak and Bill Harvey each at 70. Sam Snead tied for fifth after a 71.

Charlie Sifford Los Angeles Bill Harvey Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs

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