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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1962

Page

8

Palmer Wins American Golf Classic at Firestone

Arnold Palmer dominates the American Golf Classic firing rounds 67 69 70 70 for 276 to win $9,000 and raise career earnings to $80,198. He stresses avoiding No. 16 water hazard as he edges Mason Rudolph by five strokes with Nicklaus Geiberger and Maxwell tied for third. Don Finsterwald earns $825.

Joe Mooshil AKRON Arnold Palmer Palmer Firestone Pennsylvania Pounder Ghengis Khan Pal Mason Rudolph Rudolph Jack Nicklaus Don January al Geiberger Billy Maxwell

Reds Extend Win Streak as NL Title Hopes Rise

Cincinnati defeats New York 84 to win eighth straight, inching toward another pennant. With eight days ahead against Milwaukee and Los Angeles, the Reds sit seven behind the Dodgers as Frank Robinson and Leo Cardenas lead late-club scoring via homers and key hits.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Fred Hutchinson Reds New York Mets Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles San Francisco New York Frank Robinson Gordie

Johnson and Washington fall to Tigers in 1907 anniversary note

In a retrospective box, reference marks Walter Johnson’s first major league loss to Detroit on August 2 1907 and his final major league outing on August 22 1927 against the Tigers as the Washington pitcher. The piece ties two landmark games to Detroit’s dominance of the era.

Walter Johnson Detroit Tigers Washington Tigers

AL Has Top Rookies

The American League this season features a notable crop of rookies across its 10 teams. Standouts include Manny Jiminez of Kansas City, Rich Rollins of Minnesota, Bo Belinsky of the Angels, Boog Powell of Baltimore, Dick Radatz of Boston, Mike Hershberger of the White Sox, Al Luplow and Ty Cline of Cleveland, Ron Nischwitz of Detroit, Tom Tresh of New York, and Dave Stenhouse of Washington.

Boston Manny Jiminez Kansas City Rich Rollins Minnesota Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels John (Boog) Powell Baltimore Dick Radatz Mike Hershberger White Sox al Luplow Ty Cline Cleveland Ron Nischwitz Detroit Tom Tresh Yankees Dave Stenhouse Washington

Groat backs Mazeroski as best second baseman

Pirates captain Dick Groat disputes Jerry Coleman and favors Bill Mazeroski over Bobby Richardson. Groat notes Mazeroski covers ground well and holds the double play record as the NL double play duo shines in the All Star game in Washington.

Washington, D. C Dick Groat Pittsburgh Pirates Yankee Jerry Coleman Coleman Yankee Bobby Richardson Bill Mazeroski Groat Maz Richardson Bill Max Pirates

Curtis Team Favored In Cur tis Cup Match

Americans are favored to win the 12th Curtis Cup match to be played in Colorado Springs. The Broadmoor Course, 6084 yards par 77, is the Americans home course and features Judy Bell of Wichita Kansas and Barbara McIntire of Colorado Springs among the team members.

Colorado Springs Colo Mississippi River Broadmoor Judy Bell Wichita Kan Barbara McIntire

Rollerbowl Final Standings Revealed in Local Meet

Final rollerbowls show ae ee en Wow o aS secede 17 and Tride 44 22 with Medtee Snider scoring 38. Pendergrass Cuckier and Rees Sed ee Seeenee 37 lead a field of players. Multiple pairs posted wins including Adams Green Neal McBride and Snider 2 and Erb Robbins 2.

Medtee Snider

Maris Slugging But Averages Lag For Yankees This Season

Roger Maris struggles to reach his 1961 form as he posts a .254 batting average while the Yankees win key games. Over the weekend New York edged Detroit 2-0, Minnesota closed gap on Los Angeles, and other AL action featured strong work by Bob Allison, Earl Wilson, Jim Landis, Ray Herbert, and Gene Green in separate games.

Associated Press Roger Maris Roger New York Yankees Maris New York Detroit Minnesota Los Angeles Yanks Chicago Kansas City Boston Baltimore Cleveland Washington Bob Allison Twins Angels Angel Dick Stigman Felix Torres Earl Wilson Orioles Jim Mudcat) Grant Senators Gene Green Indians

Columbus Boxer Moore Battles Maeki in Helsinki Show

Traveling world featherweight champion Davey Moore heads to Helsinki to defend his title Friday night against Finland’s Olli Maeki. Maeki, with 10 pro fights and an 8-1-1 record, faces the formidable 28 year old champ whose 55-6-1 mark signals a tough challenge.

Associated Press Davey Moore Helsinki Finland Olli Maeki Maeki Pega

Woody Hayes Praises Roman Gabriel as Top Rams Pick

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes calls quarterback Roman Gabriel the finest thrower he has seen and praises his 6 foot 4, 225 pound frame. Gabriel, North Carolina State alumnus, is the Los Angeles Rams No 1 draft choice and starred in the All American game in Buffalo.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Buffalo Roman Gabriel Gabriel Los Angeles Rams North Car State

Giants Sweep Dodgers To Narrow NL Pennant Lead

Felipe Alou starred with eight hits and seven runs in 12 at bats as the San Francisco Giants swept the Dodgers three straight in San Francisco. Willie Mays added four hits and five runs as Juan Marichal limited Los Angeles to a 5 1 victory. Pittsburgh outlasted Chicago 5 4 in a long series finale, while Philadelphia swept St. Louis 7 3 and 9 7 behind Johnny Callison and Clay Dalrymple.

Packers Dallas Cowboys Dallas Oilers Denver Atlanta Houston George Blanda Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Los Angeles Cleveland Detroit Lions Detroit Pittsburg Chicago Bears San Francisco Minnesota Vikings Seattle New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Canton Ohio San Diego Los San Fran Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Associated Press Dodgers Felipe Alou San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Dodger Juan Marichal Giants Alou Stan Williams Larry Sherry Johnny Callison Philadelphia Phillies Cal McLish Phillies Callison Clay Dalrymple Skinner Dick Groat Phils

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Meetings

Chauncey notices list numerous weekend and weekday visits by residents and guests from Columbus Dayton Beth Bethany and Athens to area households. The Chauncey Village Council meets tonight in the Mayor's Office and the Sisters Club gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Waunita Dehman's home for a club session.

Walter Leffler Charles Leffler Harry Dodds Columbus Dodds Doctor’s Hospital Clifford Dunkle Vicki Paul Janice Carol Sherri Dayton Harold Barker Sue Ann Barbara Jack Hillyer Mount Sterling Florida Warren Crofoot Helen Crofoot Chatham Ralph Barker Cecil Antle Richard Lasure Melinda the Plains Ernie Hanna Gene Lones Rushville William Verity Guy White Vern Jess Werner Howard Hanning Beth Tommy Cris Boudinot Burg Johnston Charles Fender Cuyler Law Pittsburgh Paul Porter Paul M. Porter John Athens John Law Porter Frank =o Bob To- 0 Chauncey Village Sisters Club CHAUNCEY—The _ Sisters Club Waunita Dehman

Giants Sweep Dodgers To Tighten pennant duel

San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 5-1 to close out a weekend three game sweep that narrows the National League race. Juan Marichal pitched a four hitter as Alvin Dark praised the team while Dodger manager Walt Alston warned against overconfidence with seven weeks left in the season.

San Francisco Giants Dodgers Los Angeles Juan Marichal Alvin Dark Dodger Walt Alston Mer

Browns Edge Lions in Exhibition as Ninowski Shines

Cleveland coach Paul Brown praised Jim Ninowski after a 17-14 exhibition win over Detroit. Ninowski threw two TD passes to Ray Renfro, with 208 yards on 15 of 28. two interceptions. Lou Groza kicked a decisive 12 yard field goal in the third.

Cleveland Paul Brown Jim Ninowski Milt Plum Browns Detroit Jim Brown Ninowski Ray Renfro Lou Groza Pittsburgh Lions Dallas

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