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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1962

Page

10

Ohio University to Add Spires and Others to 1962-63 Basketball Roster

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder announces the freshman class including 6-7 all Ohio scoring ace Don Spires from Stanton Local School Irondale Ohio and 6-8 Dallas Newton from Norwalk plus 6-7 Ken Brown from Hopewell and 6-3 Jim Schoon from Phoenix with an academic scholarship. Spires signed a full athletic offer after strong prep seasons and is praised as a spark plug defender and rebounder.

Don Spires Ohio Stanton Irondale Ohio University Bobcat Jim Snyder Spires Snyder Kermit Blosser Dallas Newton Norwalk Ken Brown Hopewell High Zanesville Phoenix Ariz Jim Schoon Ken Weiss Schoon Vernon Alden Bob Smith Smith Jim New York University Niagara University Feats Spires Stanton Local Berlin Hiland Dennison

US Davis Cup Defeat Highlights McKinley Spark

Mexico edged the United States 3-2 in the American Zone semi finals at Chapultepec Sports Center. Chuck McKinley starred with two singles wins and nearly carried the five set doubles, earning praise from U S captain Bob Kelleher and coach Pancho Gonzales. Rafael Osuna defeated Jon Douglas in five sets to clinch the tie for Mexico.

Mexico City U. S Chuck McKinley Mexico United States Trinity (Tex) University St. Ann McKinley Dennis Ralston Bob Kelleher Pancho Gonzales Uncle Sam Rafael Osuna University of Southern California Jon Douglas Stanford University Chapultepec Sports Center

Pair Of Ohioans Cut From Rosters

Two Ohio players were released from pro camps. Don Joyce a 12 year NFL veteran and ex Steubenville HS star left the Minnesota Vikings. Pete Hart a former Harvard captain from Lancaster Ohio was cut by the Boston Patriots of the AFL.

Columbus Don Joyce Minnesota Vikings National Football League Steubenville Ohio Pete Hart Harvard Lancaster Boston Patriots

Benton Upsets Giardello in Philadelphia Bout

George Benton shocks No 2 middleweight Giordello in Philadelphia, ending 13 years of frustration. Giardello, boosted to No 2 by the NBA just before the fight, downplays the loss and seeks money fights, open to a rematch with Benton.

Philadelphia George Benton Joey Giardello Giardello NBA Philadelphian Benton

Willie Mays Powers Giants Past Phillies for 9-2 Victory

Wallopin Willie Mays went 5-for-5 with two homers and three singles, driving in five runs as the San Francisco Giants defeated Philadelphia 9-2. The win kept the Giants a notch behind the Dodgers as Maury Wills and Willie Davis contributed in a 2-1 Los Angeles triumph over New York. Milwaukee beat Chicago 4-1 behind Bob Shaw, while Minnesota edged New York 5-4 in the American League.

Associated Press Willie Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Mays Tommy Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Johnny Podres Maury Wills Willie Davis New York Mets Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Bob Shaw St. Louis Pittsburgh Minnesota New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Boston Kansas City Washington Chicago White Sox Baltimore Jay Hook Mets Ron Fairly Frank Howard Wills Rod Kanehl Podres Chris Cannizzaro Charlie Neal Ron Perranoski Shaw

Kanawha Wins 12-8 In Pony League Opener

East Liverpool defeats Bellaire Shadyside 3-1 and Kanawha tops Parkersburg 12-8 in Section 3 Pony League baseball, opening round of a double elimination tournament held in Parkersburg West Virginia.

Kanawha Parkersburg W. Va East Liverpool Ohio Near Charleston Bellaire-Shadyside

Abbe Averill A Captures Scioto Pace at Columbus

Abbe Averill A owned by Clinton Pavey of Sabina won the $1100 Scioto Downs pace with a mile time of 2 03 2 5 driven by Loren Coe. Sugar Creek paid 5 for place and Foggy Night 4.60 for show. Glouster Little League to face Athens Lions Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Glouster Stadium.

Columbus Abbe Averill A Clinton Pavey Sabina Scioto Downs Loren Coe Sugar Creek

Son Leroy McCune Honored Before Army Duty

Mr. and Mrs. Hughie McCune hosted a dinner for their son Leroy who leaves Monday to report to Fort Knox Kentucky. Attending were family and friends from Chauncey Rosalee Curtis Ronnie Annette Wonderland New Straitsville John Russell Lucille Donna Dorothy Don Pinkerton Leroy Jr Ethel Smith Nelsonville Virgil Wilson Lucy Bartlet Evelyn Burchfield Athens Browns.

Chauncey Hughie McCune Millfield Leroy Armed Services Fort Knox Joseph Mathews Rosalee Curtis Ronnie Annette Wonderland Don Vernon Bobbie Mary Lou Susan New Straitsville John Russell Jerry Johnnie Lucille Donna Dorothy Don Pinkerton Junior Leroy McCune Ethel Smith Nelsonville Virgil Wilson Lucy Bartlett Evelyn Burchfield Bob McCune Sara May Athens

Indians Win In Ninth On Rally And McDowell Gem

Cleveland defeated Detroit 6-5 in the ninth inning as Sam McDowell pitched eight strong frames and struck out nine. Steve Boros hit three homers for Detroit, with Dick Brown and Boros contributing further, while Bubba Phillips and Jim Mahoney delivered run producing singles for Cleveland in the decisive eighth and ninth. Jim Grant faces Jim Bunning next.

Cleveland Sam McDowell Tribe Detroit Steve Boros Tiger Dick Brown Boros McDowell Tigers Hank Aguirre Bubba Phillips Jim Mahoney Ty Cline Jim Grant Jim Bunning Detroit AB RBI Buddin t-Wertz McAuliffe Owe Enen Kalinert Beene Eeveens Sgeeimrms Morton Burton Et Eon Neen Encemwrne Boros Reweeesesween Brown c-Farle Buddin Ev Phillips Francona Airce Poa P—Boros A” Cash J McAuliffe Cash Mahoney S—Fernandez

Colts trust new free agent Braxton may sustain dynasty

Hezekiah Braxton, kept under wraps for a year, impressed during a Baltimore intra squad scrimmage before 45 961 fans. The Colts have a history of signing non draftees including Johnny Unitas and 15 more free agents this year following four of ten rookies last season.

Associated Press Hezekiah Braxton Baltimore Colts Weeb Ewbank Braxton Virginia Union Johnny Unitas Colts Baltimore Unitas Bob Harrison Ohio University Mark Smolinski Wyoming Joe Perry

Smith Meet Held Sunday

CHAUNCEY The Smith reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hunter. Attending were numerous Smiths and their families including Brad Smith Eva Smith Columbus Leonard McAllister George Smith Clyde Smith Dan Smith Clarence Smith Tom Smith Sherri Charles Sharp Cecil Gillette Lucy Gillette Carol Shepherd Virginia Steve Mark Walls Sharon Darrell Willey Sylvia North and more.

Chauncey Smith Dewey Hunter Brad Smith Eva Smith Columbus Leonard McAllister Buchtel George Smith Clyde Smith Dan Smith Clarence Smith Tom Smith Sherri Charles Sharp Cecil Gillette Lucy Gillette Carol Shepherd Virginia Steve Mark Walls Sharon Darrell Willey Sylvia North Albert Hunter Donald May Becky Sandra Sharon Willey Gordon McAfee John Snyder Stanley Edwards Masury Marilyn Jew Edwards Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Oscar Simpson Alice Theisen Fredricka Theisen Simpson Kilgore A. L. Preston Fred Preston Viola Smathers William Smathers Nelsonville

Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs. Dew Home Chauncey

The Wednesday Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Mary Dew's Jacobs Ave home for a covered dish dinner and business session. Mrs. Dew presided with attendees Miss Frances Howard Miss Bernice Pritts and several Mrs. Ollie Spaugh Nellie Jordan Lou Preston Ella Devore Ruth Freeman Beatrice Coffman Alice Shumway Grace Crabtree. UMWA Women Chauncey Auxiliary to meet at 7 30 tonight in the Merriman building.

Chauncey Mary Dew Jacobs Ave Dew Frances Howard Bernice Pritts Ollie Spaugh Nellie Jordan Lou Preston Ella Devore Ruth Freeman Beatrice Coffman Alice Shumway Grace Crabtree

Browns Cut Four From Hiram Roster

Cleveland Browns trim four players from the Hiram College camp as exhibition season nears in Detroit. With two in camp and 46 total, rookies Sadowski Buckert Hansley White depart while Houstin and Putnam plan weekend off and California work respectively.

HIRAM Detroit Cleveland Browns Hiram College Jim Houstin Duane Putnam California Wayne Sadowski Indiana Jay Buckert Fresno State Terry Hansley Ohio State al White Capital University

Chauncey Area Personal Calls and Weekend Visits

Chauncey residents attended a College All Star and Green Bay Packers game in Chicago Friday evening. Visitors over the past week included Hull F. Kittle Glouster Mrs. Charles Harper Corning and others from Cleveland Charleston and Masury. Families shared meals and hosted guests at several homes in New Lexington Buchtel and Nelsonville with trips to Kilgore Kentucky noted.

Alex Kozma Sue Green Bay Packers Chicago T. R. Hamilton Hull F. Kittle Glouster Charles Harper Corning Don Dunn Cleveland Orpha Voorhees Curt Charleston W. Va James Dorr Ray Hubble New Lexington William Ervin Dewey Hunter William Baker Ashland Bertha Hunter Albany Leonard McAllister Buchtel

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