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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1960

Page

8

Detroit Tigers power past Wynn as Yankees set early pace

Detroit thrashed Chicago 12-4 as Casey Wase and Lou Berberet hit early grand slam hits. The Yankees exploded for eight first inning runs in a 15-9 win over Baltimore while Cleveland shut out Kansas City 7-0. Washington edged Boston 11-10.

Associated Press Wynn Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Casey Wase Lou Berberet Yankees Washington Boston Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago Baltimore

Pirates Rally to Top Pirates Reds Split With Phillies

Pirates win 7-3 as Elroy Face saves. Haddix falters late, while Cubs blow lead to Giants. Solly Hemus Cardinals trip Dodgers 7-2 as Musial notches No. 2. Phillies and Reds combine for eight homers in a doubleheader with Jim Coker hitting a grand slam in the opener.

Pirates Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Elroy Face Harvey Haddix Solly Hemus St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Ken Boyer Stan Musial Cincinnati Jim Coker Roy McMillan Frank Robinson Eddie Kasko

Dows Formula Wins Orleans Open With Record Score

Don Finsterwald, 30, from Tequesta Florida by way of Athens, won the $27,000 Greater New Orleans Open. He posted a 3 under par 69 in the final round for a 72 hole total of 270, breaking a 19 year-old tournament record.

New Orleans Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Athens

Finsterwald edges rivals for first win since January

Finsterwald captured his first win since January at Grossinger NY with a 6 stroke edge over Al Besselink who shot 70 to finish at 276. Bob Rosburg and three others tied for third at 277 while Jon Gustin and Dick Knight also posted strong totals.

Trading Colavito Sparks Mixed Cleveland Reaction

Cleveland Indians fans cooled from last week trade sending Rocky Colavito to Detroit for Harvey Kuenn. While some harshly criticise GM Frank Lane, crowds still packed Cleveland Stadium for opening day with 52 756 watching a 7 0 win over Kansas City as Kuenn awaits impact.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Rocky Coavito Detroit Harvey Eiuenn Frank Lane Tigers Colavto Indians Kansas City India Kuenn Rocky Lane Tribe Ball Park

Chadwick Wins Medal Play Handicap at Athens CC

Clint Chadwick shot 67 net to win the weekend Medal Play Handicap Tournament at the Athens Country Club. He posted an 18 hole score of 89 with a 22 handicap. Three others tied for third: Robert Main 95 24 71, Richard Rutkoskie 78 7 71, and Kermit Blosser 74 3 71.

Clint Chadwick Athens Chadwick Robert Main Richard Rutkoskie Kermit Blosser

North and South Amateur Opens With 150-Player Field

Pinehurst North Carolina hosts the North and South Amateur with a record 150 golfers entering the qualifying round as the tournament starts.

Pinehurst N. C

Soph Burleson breaks American mile mark in Eugene

Oregon sophomore Cyrol Burleson clocked 3 5 86 miles in Eugene setting an American record. He aims for Fresno May 14 West Coast Relays facing Washington State and Oregon State with possible entry by Herb Elliott. Cunliffe of Stanford finished fast but was edged in the stretch.

Eugene Ore Cyrol Burleson University of Oregon Washington State Oregon State Fresno Calif Burleson Herb Elliott Australia Stanford Ernie Cunliffe Cottage Grove Cunliffe

Doubles Tournament Set At Rollerbowl

A Scotch mixed doubles tournament will highlight bowling at Athens Rollerbowl Friday night with two shifts starting at 7 and 8. Partners will be drawn for the event which has a $2 per person entry fee. Entries closed Wednesday April 27.

Athens

NCAA Hears Report Today From Infractions Committee

The NCAA Council, which can chastise colleges, was set to hear a report today from the committee on infractions led by George H. Young. The panel may present at least one case to the 18 members, with Kansas North Carolina and LSU mentioned as possibilities. Walter Byers declined comment.

Atlanta Ncaa Council George H. Young Wisconsin Kansas North Carolina Louisiana State Walter Byers NCAA Auburn North Carolina State Tulsa Oklahoma

23-1 Shot Winner On Disqualification

Su Mac Lad, a 23 to 1 shot, was moved to first place after Senator Frost was disqualified for crowding Tyson Scott at the far turn in the Roosevelt Raceway open trot. Senator Frost is owned by Wayne Galvin of Circleville Ohio and Ray Foster of Lima Ohio.

Westbury N. Y Su Mac Lad Roosevelt Raceway Senator Frost Wayne Galvin Circleville Ohio Ray Foster Lima Tyson Scott

Summary of local bowling scores and team results

The page lists bowling scores and standings for men and women from Sunnybank and other teams. Notable lines show top men and women single games and series, including W. Render- Srass 221 and F. Bolen 203. Team results show Sunnybank with 3 wins and 0 losses, and Pendergrass Hardware with 1 loss.

C. Widdoes H. Eschenbacker D. Pendergrass Ridenour O As Wee Cccwee Widdoes M. Eschenbacker Ie TE Cameron Weeserm Wcunu.o D. Hayes Sunnybank W. Render- Srass F. Bolen S&s. Ridenour da Wids Dupler’s Sportswear Mathews Goodyear Williams & Sons Pendergrass Hardware WATH Neal Floral

Louise Suggs Clinches Dallas Women's Open Title

Louise Suggs led by five, faced a late double bogey on the 11th, then birdied four of the last seven holes to win by five strokes with a 281 total over 72 holes. Mickey Wright finished second at 286 after closing with 70.

Dallas Louise Suggs Atlanta Glen Lakes Country Club Mickey Wright San Diego

Art Wall Returns To Tourney Trail

Art Wall, 1959 player of the year, returns to action this week in the $35,000 Houston Classic at Memorial Park in Houston. A kidney ailment and a knee infection sidelined him for two months. he will be among the starters Thursday on the 7122-yard par 72 course.

Houston Tex Art Wall Wall Memorial Park

Hannum Named Coach of Syracuse

Syracuse announces Alex Hannum former Syracuse Nationals star hired as coach on a two year contract by president Dan Biasone. Salary not disclosed.

Alex Hannum Syracuse Syracuse Na Dan Biasone Hannum

Driver Killed in California Dirt Track Crash

Race driver Allen Franks, 34, of San Bernardino, died when his modified sports car overturned during a qualifying heat at Ascot Stadium dirt track in Gardena California on Saturday.

Gardena Calif Allen Franks San Bernardino Ascot Stadium

Bowlers Face Cold Scoring In Toledo Bowling Meet

The weather was hot but scoring at the American Bowling Congress tournament Sunday remained cold with no changes in the top ten standings in any division.

Toledo

MacKay Ups Cup Hopes in River Oaks Clash

Barry MacKay powered past Neal Fraser in straight sets at River Oaks to strengthen U S Davis Cup prospects. He defeated the world No 1 7 5 6 3 6 4, claiming victory Sunday after noting his serve was at its best. Fraser and MacKay previously met at Wimbledon and in Davis Cup last summer.

Barry MacKay U. S Australia Neal MacKay Fraser

Former Rio Grande Guard Named Northwestern Coach

Springfield reports Wayne Wiseman, former Rio Grande College standout from the Bevo Francis era, has been hired as the new basketball coach at Northwestern High School. He replaces Herbert Lutz after three seasons coaching Oak Hill High School.

Rio Grande Northwestern High School Wayne Wiseman Rio Grande College Bevo Francis Wiseman Oak Hill Herbert Lutz Northwestern

Steubenville College Names New Athletic Director

Athletic Director Robert J. Kloska of Steubenville Star Herald has been appointed athletic director at the College of Steubenville. He serves as assistant district editor of the Steubenville Herald Star.

Steubenville Robert J. Kloska The Steubenville Herald College of Steu

John Milhoan Day honors Gallia basketball star Milhoan

Gallipolis celebrates John Milhoan Day next Friday with a city hall parade to center square followed by a park ceremony. Milhoan captain of Marshall College's 1960 Big Green earned All Mid America and All America honors as a senior.

Gallipolis John Milhoan Austin O. Cotton Milhoan Marshall College Gallia Academy Marshall Mid America Max Tawney Granville Martin A. Kimball Sutter Gallia Academy Senior High City Hall

Toronto Tops Columbus 7-3 In IL Play

The Toronto club defeated Columbus 7-3 as Jim King and Clyde Parris homered for Toronto. Bob Chakales earned the win with a two-run sixth aided by Jack Waters' triple. Nino Escalera homered for Columbus. Ron Blackburn took the loss.

Buffalo Havana Bisons Jim King Clyde Parris Toronto Bob Chakales Jack Waters Nino Escalera Columbus Ron Blackburn

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