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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

8

Brown denies buying Eagles. no report at this time

Paul Brown declined to discuss reports he is seeking to buy the Philadelphia Eagles. He said nothing to report, is under contract with the Cleveland Browns, and will discuss with NFL Commissioner Rozelle. Also notes Elm Golf Course City League results and upcoming matches.

Cleveland Paul Brown Philadelphia Eagles Brown Shaker Heights Florida Eagles Philadelphia Skea Frank MccNamee Cleveland Browns McNamee Pete Rozelle Blanton Collier Browns Elm Golf Course Strawn Plumbing Poston Station Duffers Jimanott’s Athens Dicken’s Grocery Smitty American Legion Elm Golf Sportsman Grill Swearingen Bridgwaters Carroll Ryoma Greg Moore Athens High Moore Benton Miller Ray Dicken H. E. Carpenter

Boxing results from Montreal Windsor card

Montreal bout saw Bob Cleroux stop Tony Hughes in the sixth round after a 207 pound Cleroux knocked out Hughes at 210 pounds from Cleveland. Windsor card featured George Chuvalo stopping Jimmy Wakefield in the sixth round, Chuvalo listed at 205 from Detroit.

Montreal Bob Cleroux Tony Hughes Cleveland Windsor Ont George Chuvalo Detroit Jimmy Wakefield Louisville

Ed Robbins Leads Roller Bowl Bowli ng 713 Series

Ed Robbins rolled a 713 series in the Roller Bowl Monday House League with scores of 200 235 and 277 highlighting a strong performance at the lanes.

Ed Robbins

Big Blacks Rally In Sixth To Beat Ripley 7 1

Point Pleasant rode seven singles in the sixth inning to erase a quiet game and pull away from Ripley 7 to 1. Ned Jones fanned 12 Ripley hitters and added a two run single in the decisive frame. Gallipolis visits Point Pleasant Wednesday afternoon.

Ripley W. Va Ned Jones Point Pleasant Jones Big Blacks Woody Wilson Point Gallipolis P. Pleasant Barnett Mece- Phail Skeans King

Athens and Wellston duel in pivotal Southeastern Ohio baseball clash

Weather permitting, Athens was to host Wellston High today for an important Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. Both teams carried 2 0 Northern Division records into the matchup.

Athens Wellston High

Pinch hitter Lynch key in Reds 7 4 win over Giants

Jerry Lynch, a career pinch hitter, delivered a 12th pinch homer off Jack Sanford Monday night to spark a five run eighth inning and lift Cincinnati past San Francisco 7 4. Lynch, 32, nears the 14 pinch hit record set by George Crowe, and his line as an emergency swinger stands at 72 hits in 245 at bats with a .294 average plus 9 doubles and 2 triples and 60 RBIs.

Associated Press Jerry Lynch Jack Sanford Cincinnati San Francisco Lynch George Crowe Braves Reds Cardinals Sanford Giants

Cheney Dominates With Four-Hit win Over Angels

Left hander Tom Cheney pitched a four hitter in a 4 1 victory for the Washington Senators over the Los Angeles Angels. He extended his scoreless inning streak to 14 before an unearned run spoiled the shutout bid. Chuck Hinton homered in the first and Ed Brinkman added a two run single in the fourth as Washington pulled ahead. In the A’s 6 5 triumph over Detroit, Don Mossi failed to hold a five run early lead. Gino Cimoli Norm Siebern and Wayne Causey supplied key hits for Kansas City. Minor league results show Syracuse beat Jacksonville 3 1 and Rochester 9 6 over Atlanta with other games postponed or ppd.

Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Angels Cheney Boston Kansas City Athletics Detroit Tigers Cleveland Chicago Angels Jim Fregosi Ed Brinkman Albhie Pearson Chuck Hinton Senators Brinkman Senator Angel Ken McBride Kansas City A’s Tigers Don Messi Gino Cimoli Norm Siebern Wayne Causey Jerry Lumpe Dick Egan Tiger Causey Cimoli Ed Charles

Baseball Standings and Results Summary

The American League shows Baltimore leading with a 7 4 record and Chicago at 5 6. Kansas City sits at 7 5 with Boston 6 6 and Minnesota 4 8 trailing. In the National League Pittsburgh and San Francisco top at 7 4 and 8 5 respectively with Milwaukee 8 6 and Philadelphia 7 6 close behind. Recent games include Kansas City defeating Detroit 6 5 and Washington beating Los Angeles 4 1.

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Ohio University Dayton game postponed by wet grounds

The Ohio University at Dayton baseball game scheduled for Trautwein Field Tuesday at 3 p.m. was postponed to Wednesday. The Bobcats, 8-4 on the season, are not active in the MAC this week and have a two game home series with Notre Dame this weekend.

Ohio University-Dayton Trautwein Field Bobcats Notre Dame

Gullum’s 1906 Ohio U gem, 17 K’s in 1–0 win

The Athens account recalls Frank Gullum’s standout 1906 OHIO U game versus Capital, striking out 17 of 27, five hits allowed, in a 1–0 victory aided by a Shiers triple. The piece also notes Gullum's pride in that performance and a long list of sports reminiscence.

Athens Guy Moore Frank Gullum Gullum Ohio Naker Center Green and White Ohio University Capital University Frank Dick Shiers

Wet Grounds Delay Start of Athens County Tourney

Gary Courtney led Carthage Troy to a 5-3 win over Rome Canaan after noon in Athens County Tournament action. Two first inning passed balls by Larry Haines helped Troy build an early two run lead as Allen Chapman pitched to a victory.

Gary Courtney Carthage Troy Rome-Canaan Athens County Fairgrounds Larry Haines Carthage-Troy Troy Dave Howells Ed Barnhart Trojans Allen Chapman

Athens High Golfers Win Seventh Straight Triangular Meet

Athens High, led by coach Charlie McAfee, remains undefeated after a 7th straight victory in a triangular meet at New Lexington against New Lexington and Sheridan. Individual scores were John Newcomb 39, Gerald Vermillion 39, Bill Eschenbacher 48, and Eric Gustavson 52. Sheridan lost by 15 strokes as Athens prepares for the Eastern Ohio Athletic League title defense at Logan's Hocking Hills.

New Lexington Charlie McAfee Athens High Sheridan Bulldogs Ivee Athens Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Gallipolis Logan Hocking Hills John Newcomb Gerald Vermillion Bill Eschenbacher Eric Gustavson

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