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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1962

Page

18

Dow Plays On Pro Golf Tour Despite Elbow Ailment

OU coach Kermit Blosser notes Athens native Dow suffers tennis elbow while continuing on the pro circuit. Arnold Palmer advised Dow to focus on power drives. Finsterwald tops earnings, Nicklaus strong in early pro runs. Shrider jokes at Athens High event. Lamar Jacobs cut from Twins with McDevitt moving to Vancouver, later sold to Kansas City.

Kermit Blosser Ohio University Don Finsterwald Athens Dow Golf World Arnold Palmer Chicago Early Wynn Fay Finsterwald Jack Nicklaus Palmer Gene Littler Lamar Jacobs Minnesota Twins Vancouver Danny McDevitt McDevitt Twins Sam Mele

Orioles Star Pappas Quietly Shuts Down Yankees in 1-0 Win

Milt Pappas of the Orioles returned from an appendectomy to throw six innings of two hit ball and homer for the game's lone run. Hoyt Wilhelm finished the 1-0 victory as New York fell short.

Milt Pappas Orioles Nings Hoyt Wilhelm New York Yankees

Indians Start Sam McDowell in New York Series

Rookie lefty Sam McDowell faces the Yankees in a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium as Cleveland seeks to halt an 18 game slide in the park. Manager Mel McGaha and GM Gabe Paul defend the call, noting lefties often fare well there and McDowell’s potential could lift pennant hopes.

Cleveland Sam McDowell Indians New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Mel McGaha Yankees Dick Donovan Ron Tayior MecGaha McDowell Salt Lake City Tribe Gabe Paul McGaha New York Paul Sam Los Angeles Washington

Lone Hitters Favored in Houston Golf Classic

The Houston Golf Classic opened with no clear favorite though Bill Casper and Mike Souchak held a narrow edge. Souchak, holder of Memorial Park’s 72-hole record, pursues top money after Palmer withdrew to focus on business.

Houston Tex Bill Casper Mike Souchak Arnold Palmer Souchak Memorial Park Memorial

Sportland Lanes Team To Bowl At Zanesville

The Sportland Lanes bowling team from Athens will compete in the Ohio State Bowling Assn. tournaments in Zanesville. Members include Norm Engh Don Sparks Leroy Hashman Millard Walls Lary Jay John and Willfred Walraven. They will bowl Saturday and Sunday. Last year the Sportland Lanes combination placed well in all categories.

Sportland Lanes Zanesville Ments Norm Engh Don Sparks Leroy Hashman Millard Walls Lary Jay John Willfred Walraven Will

Athens High Cruises to 16-0 Golf Win over New Lexington

Athens High golfers won their fifth match in seven starts on Wednesday by taking all 16 points against New Lexington. Winners listed include Gerald Vermillion 40 Robbie Rutter 48 John Newcomb 44 and Reed Krantz 49 with next matches at Logan Tuesday and home vs Battle Gallipolis Wednesday.

Athens High New Lexington Bulldogs Logan Gallipolis Athens Gerald Vermillion Robbie Rutter John Newcomb Reed Krantz

Wooddell Pitches Shutout As Athens Downs Parkersburg 4 0

Bill Wooddell tossed a two hit shutout with 11 strikeouts and one walk to lead Athens to a 4 0 win over Parkersburg. Dick Duncan had two doubles driving in two runs, with other Athens hits from Bill Biggs Chuck Douglas and Max Evans. Parkersburg managed two infield hits. The Bulldogs improved to 3 0 on the season. next they play at Lancaster. The Hocking Valley Assn meets at The Messenger to plan a by summer league with four teams committed and an entry fee of 15 dollars.

Athens High Parkersburg Bill Woddell Wooddell Athens Tom Weymouth Dick Duncan Bill Biggs Chuck Douglas Bob McPeek Eron Davis Bulldogs Duncan Max Evans Warren Lancaster

National League results and upcoming games listed

National League results show St Louis 15 New York 5 and Chicago 3 Houston 2 in 10 innings plus Milwaukee 6 San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 14 Los Angeles 0 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 3. Schedule notes Detroit 5 Washington 1 Chicago 3 Minnesota 2 Baltimore 1 New York 0 Los Angeles 3 Kansas City 2.

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