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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1962

Page

8

Palmer Wins Texas Open for Third Straight Title

Arnold Palmer captured the Texas Open with a clutch 7-iron on 18 to 18 inches for a birdie and the $30,000 first prize, his third straight Texas Open win. Littler and others tied for second as Palmer extended his year earnings to $41,308.33.

San Antonio Tex Arnold Palmer Hele Palmer Littler Campbell Doug Sanders Mason Rudolph Cincinnati Gene Freese

Eisenhower to Make 37th Augusta Visit Next Weekend

President Eisenhower will fly from Gettysburg to Augusta for his 37th visit next weekend, returning to his permanent home in Pennsylvania. Kennedy to address United Auto Workers convention in Atlantic City on May 8, White House says.

Augusta Dwight D. Eisenhower Gettysburg Washington Kennedy United Auto Workers Atlantic City White House

Record 49 MLB homers with Twins six in one game

Sunday saw a record tying 27 home runs in the American League and 22 in the National League for a total of 49, just one short of the May 1956 major league mark. Rodger Maris Cleo Bogers and Bill Skowron fueled the Yankees sweep over Washington as Whitey Ford claimed his 160th win. Al Kaline Dick Brown Billy Bruton and Jake Wood homered for Detroit and Orioles combo. Albie Pearson tied extra base hit records with three consecutive doubles for the Angels.

Minnesota Twins Roger Maris Cleif Bogers Bill Skowron New York Yankees Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Mike Hershberger Detroit Los Angeles Tigers Baltimore Kansas City Whitey Ford Yankees Early Wynn Wynn Jim Gentile Brooklyn Dizzy Dodgers Casey Stengel New York Mets Philadelphia New York Mets Phillies Casey San Francisco Jack Sanford Billy Pierce Giants Pittsburgh Houston Roman Mejias Colts Milwaukee al Jackson Tony Gonzalez Don Demeter Wes Covington Phils Bobby Locke Pittsburg Bob Friend al McBean Friend McBean Ed Bailey Pierce Cubs Willie Mays Mejias Hal Smith Jim Pendleton Frank Bolling Braves Dick Farrell Hal Woodeshick

Liston Opens Training For Title Fight

Sonny Liston to start training camp Wednesday at South Fallsburg New York for a title bout with Floyd Patterson. Adviser Jack Nilon said the contract for the September fight remains valid despite New York State Athletic Commission denying Liston a license, and the site may be moved if Patterson camp finds an alternative venue.

Philadelphia Jack Nilon Sonny Liston South Fallsburg N. Y Floyd Patterson Nilon New York State Athletic Commission Liston New York Sonny Patterson Camp

Suns and Crackers Lead IL After Sunday Wins

Jacksonville clipped Rochester 2-0 behind four hit pitching from Ruben Gomez and Ted Abernathy. Atlanta swept Syracuse in a double header 5-1 and 10-9 to hold the league's top spots. Buffalo defeated Columbus twice 5-3 and 9-2 while Richmond and Toronto split with the Vees winning 6-5 after a 5-2 opener.

Jacksonville Suns Atlanta Crackers Rochester Ruben Gomez Ted Abernathy Atlanta Syracuse Buffalo Columbus Richmond Toronto Vees Maple Leafs

Defiance Coach Quits to Take Boise High Job

Edward Knecht resigns after two seasons as head football coach at Defiance High School to accept a similar post at Boise High School in Idaho.

Defiance Edward Knecht Defiance High School Boise Idaho

Road Trip Planned By Track Team

Athens Highs track team heads to New Lexington for a dual meet. The Bulldogs stand 2-2, face a strong hurdler from New Lex. Key events for Athens include the 440, pole vault, and mile relays. Ronnie De Veau to run 220 with Gus Tavson Miller and Wright after setting mile relay 3:43 Friday.

Athens High New Lexington High School Bulldogs Don Eskey New Lexington Eskey Ronnie de Veau Carl Gustavson Alan Miller Dave Wright John Grogan Robbie Frye

Track Record Falls as Dayton Roosevelt Relays National Record

Dayton Roosevelt’s two mile relay team shattered a national scholastic mark Saturday, extending the defending state Class AA champions’ blaze through high school relay meets.

Dayton Roosevelt

Sunday Results and Upcoming Games Across Leagues

Baseball and hockey style scoring lines show team matches with records and results. Key matchups include New York Baltimore and Detroit Kansas City with multiple scheduled games and national league pairings such as San Francisco Chicago New York Philadelphia St Louis and Cincinnati New York.

New York Washington Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Boston Detroit Los Angeles Baltimore Kansas City San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee Chicago Somes Ll Detroit Oownee

Twins Hit Indians With Six Homers Gain Split Twin Bill

The Minnesota Twins swept both ends of a doubleheader at Cleveland Stadium 8-4 and 7-3 to push the Indians from first to third place. Six solo homers, a major league record, fueled the nightcap as Len ny Green Don Mincher Zorro Versalles and Bill Tuttle homered. Cleveland starter Gary Bell took the loss in the opener while Don Lee won the nightcap for Minnesota. The Tribe hosts Los Angeles Tuesday with Sam McDowell slated to start.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Twins Cleveland Stadium Gary Bell Barry Latman Latman Minnesota Harmon Killebrew Bill Tuttle Jim Lemon Chuck Essegian Indians al Luplow Bell Gopher Johnny Goryl Lenny Green Don Mincher Zorro Versalles Tuttle Don Lee Tribe Los Angeles Sam McDowell

Easter Weekend Visits Across Mason and Surrounding Areas

Residents of Mason hosted and visited relatives and friends over the Easter weekend. Families from Parsons Huntington Huntington W V Columbus Tyler Mountain Baltimore Syracuse Parkersburg Nitro and Patuxon River joined gatherings with local residents and Marshall West Virginia University students spent time at home.

Mason Charles Carr Wayne Carr Parsons W. Va Rufus Cobb Dunbar Ralph Warner Warren Self Columbus Russell Capehart Clifford Burdette Tyler Mountain Clifford McCallister Baltimore Nimrod Pauley Burdette Pauley McCallister Harry Schwab Roy Jones Syracuse Katherine Greathouse St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Ramond Greathouse Grand Blvd Gail Dudding Fort Knox Charles Sevoc Parkersburg Dennis Dudding Bill Foglesong Marvin Roush Jim Johnson Marshall University Henry Burgess West Virginia University James Capehart Bob Harris Patuxan River Naval Test Pilot School Frank Harris Alma Dudding Nitro Eber Roush

Kasko Plays Across Infield To Lead Reds In Split

Eddie Kasko, shuffled to multiple infield spots, saved the Reds with a ninth inning homer in a 4 3 win after Cincinnati dropped the opener 16 3 to St Louis. The Reds face Cleveland in a benefit game at Crosley Field with Howie Nunn due to start against Don Rudolph.

Eddie Kasko Cincinnati Reds Reds St. Louis Boyer Curt Flood Pinson Coleman Leo Cardeans Crosley Field Cleveland Indians Sandli Baseball Cincinnati Howie Nunn Don Rudolph

Pirates Strain Ahead As Injuries Mount On Road Trip

The Pittsburgh Pirates juggle a spate of injuries after a rough stretch on tour. Vern Law and Al McBean are sidelined with sore elbow and finger splits, Joe Gibbon sore arm, Roberto Clemente and Don Leppert with finger injuries, Smoky Burgess with a pulled side muscle, and Don Hoak battling a throat infection though able to play despite pain.

Danny Murtaugh Vern Law al McBean Joe Gibbon Roberto Clemente Don Leppert Smoky Burgess Don Hoak

Fox Hunters Trial Winners Named In Gallia County Meet

Two Cheshire men won top trophies at Mortons Woods field trials held by the Gallia County Fox Hunters Association. Robert Baker and his dog Midge won the all age, while Harry Eddy and Lady captured the derby. Final results list five derby entrants and ten all age finishers with several dogs owned by association president Ural H. Humphreys and other local handlers.

Gallipolis Cheshire Gallia County Fox Hunters Association Morton's Woods Robert Baker Harry Eddy Lady Cindy Estell Mink Blue Hawk and Billy Ural H. Humphreys Cindy Yazoo Mink Mack Eddy Dixie Vernon French Addison Oscarica John Straight Waterloo Glade Larry Humphreys Tramp Junior Arnold Stump Fleet Kate Albert French

Moss Recognizes Friends After Race Crash Recovery

Stirling Moss slowly regains consciousness six days after a race crash in London. He mumbled a few words from his hospital bed and clutched a glass of milk while showing recognition of his bedside circle of family and friends.

Ling Ross Moss

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