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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1960

Page

8

Lane explains why he traded Colavito and Score

In a telephone interview with The Associated Press Frank Lane, then general manager of the Cleveland Indians, says he traded Rocky Colavito to Detroit for Harvey Kuenn and Herb Score to the Chicago White Sox for Barry Latman to improve team harmony and performance. He calls Colavito overrated and Score slowed by a past eye injury, adding his moves should lift the club despite personal regard for the players.

Frank Lane Cleveland Indians Rocky Colavito Herb Score Colavito Detroit Harvey Kuenn Chicago White Sox Barry Latman Lane Score Cleveland Chicago al Lopez St. Clair Avenue Joe Gordon Pointview Grill Gordon Fang

Ohio U Bobcats Rally to Beat Wright-Patterson 6 4

Ohio University defeats Wright-Patterson AFB 6 to 4 in eight innings to split the two game series. Ted State earned the win in relief for Ohio U while Ed Pentecost allowed the first three Wright-Patterson runs. Larry Thomas Dutch Vandersleben Joe Nossek and Gary Wade produced key hits for the Bobcats. Wiley led Wright-Patterson with three hits and three RBIs.

Fairborn Ohio University Wright-Patterson Afb Bobcats Ted State Ohio U Larry Thomas Dutch Vandersleben Joe Nossek Gary Wade Thomas Bob Mayer Dale Bandy Vandersleben Nossek Wade Wiley OHO University Beer Cor Randy Wandersieben Ib Seales Halfas Wright-Patterson Everett Jon Jenkins Burks Ib - Hicks Hatfield Hart, Boland Petro Tracy Brill r—Waide KBI Mayer Randy Thomas Wade Wiley Roland Burks Randy O' Neil Br—Brill So—Brill Pentecost Lp—Brill Fairland Ed Capper Dan Wright Capper Wright Barry Stanley Stanley Dick Roderick

OU Golfers Post Sixth Straight Win

Ohio University golf team defeated George Washington University 9-0 in Washington D C to extend its winning streak to six after a loss to Ohio State. Larry Snyder led with 36 37 73 while Bill Santor posted 40 38 78. Reichley Howells and Gore also contributed in a 36 hole match play format at Indian Springs Country Club.

Washington, D. C Ohio University George Washington University Kermit Blosser Bobcats Ohio State Ohio U George Washington Indian Springs Country Club Chief Larry Snyder Athens Don Reichley John Dunn Don Howells Mon Singerman Reichley Howells Ollerbowl Koyal McBer Wen Eeeene Aonane P. Tribe I— Bronson H Hall Hossam Merrick Chappelear Duntee Burson Kée O-Rt E. L. Nye F Demette J. Kerr Hane Amon H. Doster Kiwants Tom Jenkins Chapman Neal Floral Conant's Gulf Roberts Clothing Joe’s Sohio Chapman's George Garlan Wilfred Sterzik Leroy Hashman Bill Wagner Vern Castle Don Slagie

Bobcat Thinelads Face Central State Today

Ohio University track squad travels to Xenia to meet Central State after Friday's setback to Ohio State. Ray Palmer seeks improvement against Josh Ruga and Marion Hegedus as John Balough and Mike Ryan pace sprints and Harrison leads hurdles and jumps. The team then heads to the 18th annual Ohio Relays at Columbus with strong OSU roster improvements.

Stan Huntsman Ohio University Xenia Ohio State Bobcats Central State Huntsman Ray Palmer Palmer Josh Ruga Marion Hegedus Ruga Ohio Hegedus John Balough Mike Ryan Bob Harrison Harrison Bill Graham Columbus Rome Larry Snyder

Dow Stands Third In Money Listing

Dunedin Florida Arnold Palmer leads pro golf money list with 44 300 this season. Ken Venturi 23 300 ranks second in eight events. Dow Finsterwald 21 800 sits third after ten tournaments.

Dunedin Fla Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Palo Alto Calif Dow Finsterwald Athens

Trade fallout and fan protests over Colavito Kuenn and Score deals

Cleveland fans react to the Colavito Kuenn trade and the Score swap as Frank Lane and Joe Gordon stand at the center of the uproar. Protests include Hillcrest and a St Clair Avenue effigy, while stadium beer license delayed to April 28 amid criticism.

Pat Joyce E. 9Th Street Cleveland Stadium Stadium Lane

Pappy Quits WVU Job For Steelers

Morgantown West Virginia The Athletic Council is expected to accept Art Pappy Lewis resignation as WVU football coach. Lewis announced Monday he would join the Pittsburgh Steelers scouting and coaching staff in the NFL. President Elvis Stahr named Gene Corum acting head coach and will seek council approval soon.

Morgantown W. Va The Athletic Council Art Pappy) Lewis West Virginia Scrappy Pappy Pittsburgh Steelers University Elvis J. Stahr Gene Corum Lewis Pappy

AHS Banquet Wednesday Guest Speaker Jim Snyder

Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder will be the guest speaker at Athens High School’s cage banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the high school cafeteria. Bulldog Coach Charley McAfee will present awards to AHS players.

Jim Snyder Ohio University Athens Bulldog Charley McAfee AHS

GAHS Blue Devils Dominate Kgger Creek in 68 40 Track Win

Gallia Academy High School beat Kgger Creek 68 to 40 as nine firsts in 12 events boosted the Blue Devils to their first win of the season. Event winners included Gilmore, Fellure, Carman, Nibert, Lee, Howard, Porter, Pepper, and Conley among others.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devil Kgger Creek Blue Devils Gilmore Fellure Carman Bagshaw Smith Netz Kyger Creek Mulford French Lee Howard Boster Nibert Royce Fellore Watters Porter Mitchell Perkins Peppers Sheets Johnson J. Gilmore A. Gill Conley Fulton Walter

Baseball Monday Results and Schedule Highlights

Washington defeated Boston 10 to 1 in the only result. Upcoming Tuesday features Kansas City at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland New York at Boston Washington at Baltimore. Wednesday schedule lists Washington at Baltimore and other national league games among Chicago St Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee.

Washington Boston Kansas City Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York Baltimore St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Bond Kuenn Bubba Phillips Temple Injuns Cal McLish Billy Martin Phillips Tribe Minnie Minoso White Sox Gary Bell Frank Lary Chicago White Sox Early Wynn Bud Daley Comiskey Park Wynn A’s Minoso Gene Freese Bob Elliott New York Yankees Hank Bauer Norm Siebern Yankees Jim Coates Roger Maris Red Sox Tom Brewer Jerry Walker Sena Williams Bhumper Lou Gehrig Pascual Walter Johnson Gene Stephens National League

Pascual's Performance Outsmarts Ted's Homer

The Indians beat the Senators 10 1 as Camilo Pascual struck out 15 and homered Williams tied Lou Gehrig for No 4 on the all time list. The Tigers acquired Rocky Colavito in a controversial trade while Walt Bond starts in right field for Cleveland.

Washington Boston Senators Camilo Pascual Red Sox Ted Williams

Athens High Spring Teams Open Action This Week

Athens High School launches spring sports with baseball at home against Nelsonville and a track triangular at Peden Stadium involving Malta McConnelsville and Nelsonville. Golfers with a 4 0 record travel to Lancaster to face Golden Gates Zanesville and Columbus North, minus Dick Blosser due to appendicitis. The baseball squad aims to improve on 1 2 as Charles Burnfield starts on the mound.

Athens High School Bulldog Nelsonville Thinclads Peden Stadium Malta-McConnelsville Charlie McAfee Lancaster Golden Gates Zanesville Columbus North Dick Blosser Bulldogs Charles Burnfield SECAL

Gallia Academy routs Fairland led by Toady Thompson

Gallia Academy Blue Devils defeated Fairland 18 to 3 in five innings at Fairland. Toady Thompson drove in seven runs with a three run triple and a two run homer as Chuck Dowler pitched seven strong innings allowing only three hits. Dowler earned his second win of the season while Sam Matthews and Joe Duncan contributed two hits each for Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Toady Thompson Fairland Gallia Academy Blue Devils Dragons Thompson Chuck Dowler Dowler Sam Matthews Joe Duncan Roderick Sumptee Waldo Capper

Philadelphia Fight: Scott Beats Anselm in Ten Round Outpoint

Philadelphia welterweight Charlie Scott outpointed Frankie Anselm over ten rounds in Philadelphia. Scott used sharper punches and effective aggression to secure a decision in the hometown bout.

Philadelphia Charlie Scott Frankie Anselm

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