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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

16

Sturdivant Out-Knuckleballed Purkey To Win 3-1

Pirates ride 35 knucklers from Tom Sturdivant to a 3-1 win over the Reds. Bob Purkey throws a sharp knuckleball but suffers 10th defeat. Gordie Coleman, Dick Croat, and Darrell Johnson are among key Reds mishaps. Reds leave town for two days rest before Saturday in Philadelphia.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Tom Sturdivant Pirates Bob Purkey Reds Bell Johnson Dick Croat Purkey Philadelphia

Television Listings Note From The Messenger

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. The page shows a Thursday evening lineup with entries such as Platt Scruggs Weather Ghent Stories NBC News Sea Hunt Masterson Jack Paar and other shows with color indicators and times.

The Messenger Platt-Scruggs Ghent Groucho NBC News Masterson Jack Paar Lor Young Dr Malone Hollywood Jim Thacker Lawless Mike Shayne NAC Death Valley Jack Paaros Jim Backus Father Datty Wierd Jack Holt Ood Coop Family Tachess BSE Huck, Hound Whirlybirds Ian Sree Detectives Bald Venture Dang Robin Flinie Charleston Thureday Untouchables Real McCoys Bud Starchet Law’ & Jones Matt Harrigan Wbns-Tv CBS Columbus Justiv. Hall Miss Brooks Robin Coan Ansty

Channel listings and local school officials change

Radio TV schedule lines show multiple channel airings including Marx Brothers and All My Sons plus a note that James E. Rodgers has joined Ohio University as assistant director of student teaching. A fire in New Lexington caused several thousand dollars in damage to the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Alligen, controlled by the fire department.

Rodgers NEW Lexington James E. Rodgers Corning Schools Southern Ohio University At Athens Clarence Alligen

Baseball results and schedule across the National League

National League scores include Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 1 and Philadelphia 4 St. Louis 3 with San Francisco 2 Milwaukee 1. Thursday games list San Francisco at Chicago and Los Angeles at Milwaukee. Friday’s slate features Pittsburgh at St. Louis and multiple nonleague matchups including Cleveland 9 Washington 0 and New York 4 Minnesota 0.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Milwaukee Orly Detroit New York Minnesota Cleveland Washington Kansas City W. L. Pet W. L Pet Baltimore Boston

Mantle's 47th Helps Pace Yankees Over Twins 4-0

The New York Yankees defeated Minnesota 4-0 behind four hit pitching by Bull Stafford. Elston Howard and Mickey Mantle homered, Mantle's 47th as he nears Babe Ruth's 1927 pace. Jim Gentile boosted Baltimore with his 43rd homer in a 11-4 win over Los Angeles.

Mantle Yankees Twins Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Bull Stafford Elston Howard Mickey Mantle New York Mick Jim Kaat Babe Ruth Roger Maris Ruth Jim Gentile Baltimore Los Angeles Gentile Cleveland Washington Boston Kansas City Tigers Norm Cash Juan Pizarro Jim Bunning Chicago Gerry Staley Hank Aguirre Sox Stafford Howard Ray Moore RBI Maris Orioles Jackie Brandt Earl Robinson Ron Hansen Jerry Adair Jack Fisher Ron Moeller Ted Kluszewski Angels Senators Indians Gary Bell John Gabler

Dodgers Clip Cubs in Baseball Action

Dodgers beat the Cubs 5-2 as Larry Sherry fanned seven in relief and Johnny Podres earned the win. Giants regain third by beating the Braves 2-1 while Pittsburgh tops Cincinnati 3-1 behind Tom Sturdivant who won his fourth in five decisions. Philadelphia defeats St. Louis 4-3 after Don Demeter drives in the tying run.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dodgers Charlie Neal Norm Sherry Larry Sherry Cubs

Link Lopez With Orioles In Managerial Talks

Detroit Detroit Al Lopez the White Sox manager who led them to the 1959 pennant is reportedly under consideration to replace Paul Richards as manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Richards has accepted the general manager position at Houston. A reliable source said Lopez was contacted directly by Richards about the Baltimore post.

Detroit al Lopez Chicago White Sox Paul Richards Baltimore Orioles Richards Houston Associated Press White Sox Lopez Baltimore Post

Honest Time wins Ohio State Fair pace with $5,602 share

Honest Time, a Coshocton pacer, secured $5,602 from the $24,900 Director of Agriculture Pace for three year olds at the Ohio State Fair. After a boxed start, Honest Time finished third in heat two behind High Test and Adore Abbe, then edged High Test by a last stride for the finale in 2 02 4 5. Little Hostess won heat one and placed third in the final.

Columbus Director of Agriculture Coshocton Honest Time High Test Adore Abbe Eddie Cobb Little Hostess

Vees Edge Columbus 5-4 In Tight IL Skinny

In the International League race with under two weeks left, Richmond defeated Columbus 5-4 to stall the Jets pennant drive. Buffalo won 3-2 over Syracuse, Jersey City beat Charleston 5-4, reducing Columbus lead to 6 1/2 games as 12 remain.

International League W. L. Pet Columbus Buffalo Eae Charleston Toronto Rochester Richmond Jersey City Syracuse Jets Buffalo

Jake Turns To Records In Baseball Star Turned Entertainer

George Strode reports on Lamar Jacobs a standout from Ohio University who during spring training with the Minnesota Twins wrote a gimmick song Hey Little Thaely wueny. Producer Chet Atkins offered a deal Jacobs accepted while continuing as a top Class AAA hitter with .292 at Syracuse and .305 with Indianapolis leading the Indians. Don Finsterwald laments golf form while Dow Dew despite $205 228 career earnings notes arm trouble after the National Open and heads to the Cleveland Clinic for examination.

Lamar Jacobs Ohio University Minnesota Twins Florida Jacobs Little Thaely Wueny Chet Atkins Jake Sonny James Lamar RCA Victor Syracuse Indianapolis Indians Don Finsterwald Finsterwald Cleveland John Dietrich Dew Dow A-1 Southeastern Ohio Detroit Cleveland Clinic

Jofre Named Top Fighter of the Month

Jofre, world bantamweight champion, named Fighter to the Month by Ring Magazine in August. He retained his title by knocking out Ramon Arias in Caracas. At Athens High School stadium, Jerry Beach of Junction City, 18, suffered heat exhaustion and was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital before being released. Har old Johnson earned runnerup honors after defeating Eddie Cotton in Seattle.

Athens New Lexington High School Jerry Beach Junction City Beach Sheltering Arms Hospital Ring Magazine Jofre Ramon Arias Caracas Harold Johnson Eddie Cotton Seattle

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