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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1961

Page

10

Ohio University Alumni-Varsity Football Battle Set at Peden Stadium

Coaches reveal starting lineups for the first annual Ohio University Alumni-Varsity game at Peden Stadium Saturday at 3 pm. Alumni feature Belu Massarelli Erdy Peters Dean Fisher Mallet Wagner Dickason Harrison Brooks. Varsity: Smith Trevis Bateman Nickoson Pugh Schulz Lyon Babbitt Pontuti Wagner Archibald. Officials include Swearingen Rolph Kessel Ratherman. Phi Delta Theta band to perform at halftime. Admission 50 cents students with cards, $1 adults. proceeds to athletic scholarship fund.

Ken Smith John Trevis Aaron Bateman Chuck Nickoson Jim Pugh Dick Schulz Ron Lyon Bob Babbitt Jim Pontuti Otis Wagner Dave Archibald Fred O”’ Association

Point shaving scandal widens with 10 players tied to 6 colleges

New York reports extend grand jury probe into college basketball corruption to June 30. Ten players from St Josephs, La Salle, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Connecticut and others named in 26 games across 13 cities. immunity granted to all but one, with payments alleged from 750 to 1500 dollars for shaving points.

Dist. Atty Frank Hogan Aaron Wagman New York Hogan Yack Egan St. Joseph’s Philadelphia Vince Kempton Cambria Heights N. Y Frank Majewski Jersey City N. J E. Bowler la Salle College University of Connecticut Lou Brown North Carolina Brown Wayman

Sherlock Dominates Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

Sherlock, a 3-year-old son of Correspondent Samminiato, captured the $34,300 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland by a clear margin. Flutterby led briefly from the gate before Sherlock surged to the front on the first turn and held on to win the $22,295 first prize over Flutterby and eight other derby eligibles. Mr Consistency finished third, ¾ of a length back, with Loyal Son close behind.

Lexington Jacob Sher Sherlock Keeneland Samminiato Alberta Ranches Flutterby Mr. Consistency Travis Kerr Eastwood Stable

Hocking Valley Sportsman's Assn Plans Next Month

The Hocking Valley Sportsman's Assn holds a regular meeting Friday at 8 p.m. at the Radford Road clubhouse. President Dwight Robinson says committees will report plans for next month.

Hocking Valley Sportsman's Assn Radford Road Dwight Robinson

Nine OU Thinclads At Drake Relays

Ohio University will send nine track athletes to the Drake Relays in Des Moines Iowa for a two day meet. The squad led by coach Stan Huntsman includes seniors John Balough Al Fanaff and Les Bowman juniors Mike Ryan and Jim Linthicum and sophomores Ray Palmer Ray Fleming Dennis Zmierowski and Jim Zettelmeier. Balough will run the 100 and Fleming the two mile with relay entries in the 440 880 mile two mile and distance medley. If Balough or Fleming run in relays they will be scratched in their individual events.

Ohio University Drake Des Moines Iowa Stan Huntsman John Balough al Fanaff Les Bowman Mike Ryan Jim Linthicum Ray Palmer Ray Fleming Dennis Zmijewski Jim Zettelmeyer Huntsman Balough Fleming

Paul Wastes Little Time as Indians New General Manager

Gabe Paul, named Cleveland Indians general manager, vows quick team familiarization and bench-strength evaluation. At 51, he jumps from Houston to join the Indians after 25 years with the Reds, signing a three-year contract and aiming for a pennant.

New York Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Paul Jimmie Dykes Indians Houston Cincinnati Reds

Whitt Leads Texas Open in San Antonio

Don Whitt of Borrego Springs California shot an eight under par 63 to lead the Texas Open on Thursday in San Antonio Texas. Al Balding of Toronto followed at 65 while Frank Wharton of Dallas and Don Fairfield of Casey Illinois were tied at 65.

Don Whitt Whitt Borrego Springs Calif al Balding Toronto Canada Frank Wharton Dallas Tex Don Fairfield Casey, III

Baseball Scores and Schedule Recap by League

American League results show Boston 5 Detroit 2 New York 4 Cleveland 3 Minnesota 4 Los Angeles 2 Baltimore 5 Washington 0 Chicago 9 Kansas City 1. weekend games include Cleveland at New York Baltimore at Washington Boston at Detroit Chicago at Kansas City Minnesota at Los Angeles. National League standings list San Francisco atop with 85 games, Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia. Thursday results Chicago 5 Cincinnati 2. International League standings and fixtures note Columbus Toronto Richmond Jersey City San Juan Buffalo Rochester Syracuse with multiple scheduled matchups.

Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Washington Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia International League Columbus Toronto Richmond Jersey City San Juan Buffalo Rochester Syracuse

Athens Bulldogs Face Chillicothe Invita tional Track Meet

Athens high school aims for a top team title at Chillicothe in the first annual Varsity C Invitational. The 6 3 Bulldogs rely on field men led by Tom Norris with 26 points and state high jumper Steve Chase. Also competing are Logan Greenfield Waverly Westerville and host Chillicothe.

Athens Bulldogs Chillicothe Fort Fry Athens Logan Greenfield Waverly Westerville Don Eskey Bulldogs Tom Norris Steve Chase

Canton Chosen as Site for NFL Hall of Fame

Canton selected as the site for a National Football League Hall of Fame. The decision marks the city's 112,750 population and roots of professional football born on Sept. 17, 1920.

Canton

Bobcats Host Kent State in MAC Baseball Showdown

Ohio University seeks sole MAC lead with a two game series against Kent State at Trautwein Field. Starter Jack Crew for Ohio faces Pete Baltic. Saturday's game may shift to a twin bill if rain. Kent struggles with a .198 team average and injuries to Ken LaVergne.

Ohio University Kent State Bobcats Golden Flashes Trautwein Field Ohio U.’s Western Michigan Western Jack Crew Pete Baltic Ted State Kent Mike Monchan LaVergne Paul Serra Matt Resick Invaders Miami Toledo Bowling Green

Reds Acquire Blasingame Schmidt From Giants

Cincinnati trades Ed Bailey to San Francisco for second baseman Don Blasingame and catcher Bob Schmidt with a third player to be named. Blasingame, 29, led NL second basemen in double plays in 1957 and was an All Star considerer in 1958. Schmidt, 28, is the Giants’ regular catcher. The trio will join the Reds at Crosley Field for a cutoff game against the Pirates. Blasingame predicts a better year after a poor 1960. Schmidt notes the move but prefers San Francisco’s weather.

Cincinnati Don_ Blasingame Reds Ed Bailey Fred Hutchinson Hutchinson Blasingame St. Louis Cardinals Blazer Bob Schmidt San Francisco Giants Schmidt San Francisco Giants Crosley Field Pittsburgh Pirates Giant

Orioles top Senators as Hall wins two hit gem

Dick Hall fired a two hit ball as Baltimore defeated Washington 5-0, with Brooks Robinson doubling in the seventh to score on Russ Snyder's sac fly. Early Wynn moved to 286 career wins as Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 9-1.

Associated Press Dick Hall Kansas City Dick Williams Washington Baltimore Orioles Early Wynn Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Detroit Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Chicago CUBS Cincinnati Hall Senators Danny O'Connell Joe Hicks Orioles Joe McClain Brooks Robinson Russ Snyder McClain White Sox Wynn

Athens Bulldogs Rally Past Belpre 5 4 in Seventh

Athens unbeaten improved to 5 4 with a 5 4 victory over Belpre as Dick Duncan delivered a two out RBI single in the sixth. Hensley took the loss despite five Athens hits with Woodell starting and Porter finishing. Bennett Norris Duncan and Mayne led Athens with two hits apiece. The Bulldogs next play Fort Frye.

Dick Duncan Athens Belpre Walt Hensley Bulldogs Golden Eagles Belvre Woodell John Porter Bennett Norris Fort Frye Hensley Mayne Maerker Porter Cornwell Duncan

Gallipolis to Enter Huntington Relays

Athletes from 23 high schools in three states will compete Saturday in the 25th Huntington Relays. Nine Ohio schools, including Marietta, Upper Arlington, Columbus West, Ironton, Portsmouth, South Point, East Palestine and New Lexington St. Aloysius and Gallipolis, will send representatives.

Ohio Schools Marietta Upper Arlington Columbus West Ironton Portsmouth South Point East Palestine New Lexington St. Aloysius Gallipolis

OU Netmen Set for Wesleyan Match at Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio University's tennis team travels to Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday to face the Bishops who are listed as a strong squad. Mentor Jim Mason plans to line up six players led by Bob Kumnick at first and Bill Hollman at second with Bob Bird, Jerry Bannister, Leon Chapman and Dave Calhoun in the middle slots. Bruce Blackman remains out and Bill Schein may also be unavailable due to a knee injury. The Bobcats were scheduled to play Kenyon Monday in Gambier after rainouts.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Fighting Bishops Ohio State University Bishops Jim Mason Bob Kumnick Bill Hollman Bob Bird Jerry Bannister Leon Chapman Dave Calhoun Bobcats Bruce Blackman Bill Schein Kenyon Gambier

Trimble Secures Finals Berth in Athens County Tourney

Trimble becomes the first Athens County Tournament team to reach the Class A Sectional after Bill McNickle’s Cards defeated Albany 6 to 1 at The Plains. Chauncey Dover beat Carthage-Troy 14 to 0 in five innings to earn the other finals berth. finalists meet at Chauncey today at 2 p.m. for a spot in the sectional.

Trimble Athens Bill MccNickle Albany the Plains Chauncey Dover Carthage-Troy Chauncey Barrett Kestner Bolin Curry Grinstead and Clark

Fishing prospects poor this weekend in regions across state

The fishing outlook for the coming weekend is poor. In East Central and Southeastern areas lakes and streams are muddy and high, reducing chances of success for anglers.

Columbus

Pomeroy Beats Racine To Even Record At Four Four

Pomeroy defeated Racine 7 to 2 on Thursday to even the Tornadoes' season at 4 wins and 4 losses. White and Hatfield along with Grimm and Salser contributed for Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Racine White Hatfield Grimm Salser

Bees and Eagles Clash In Exhibition At Buchtel

The 1960 Hocking Valley champions the Buchtel Bees meet Logan Eagles, second place, in a Sunday 2 p.m. exhibition at Buchtel.

Buchtel Bees Hocking Valley Association Logan Eagles Buchtel

Middleport Caps First Victory At Point Pleasant

Middleport won its first game of the season by defeating Point Pleasant 6 to 4 in Point Pleasant on Thursday. Winning pitcher was Boone Hindy, while Howard Lee Miller took the loss. Final scoring shows Middleport with a 6 4 tally and Point Pleasant 4 3 across innings.

Middleport Point Pleasant Boone Hindy Howard Lee Miller

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