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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
8
Athens enters with a nine game win streak to challenge Gallipolis in SEOL action at Gallipolis. The Blue Devils, 1-6 in league play, seek to upset a 9 0 Bulldogs squad led by Steve Chase.
Los Angeles Dodgers hire Leo Durocher as base coach while GM Buzzie Bavasi warns him not to second guess manager Walt Alston. Durocher, 54, says he is content as a coach and not seeking another managerial post. Previously famed for pennants with the Dodgers and Giants.
Joe Dean of Ohio University announced he signed a contract with Ottawa of the Canada Professional Football League. Dean earned team MVP honors this season as a guard and linebacker for the Bobcats and starred as the North’s top lineman in the Senior Bowl.
Robert's Clothing scored 83 points led by Wright 15-3-33 and Gaskill 14-0-28. Frank's Confectionery totaled 48 with Gardner 6-1-13 and Douglas 8-0-16. Final tally 83 to 48.
DePaul, one of five major unbeaten teams, faces Ohio University tonight at Grover Center. The Blue Demons extended their streak to nine with a win over Dayton, matching Ohio State, Bradley, Louisville and Vanderbilt. Ohio U, 8 of 10 this season, beat Bowling Green 62 61 to stay tied for the MAC lead. Notable matchup features 5 9 guards Howie Carl and Bill Whaley, Carl averaging 22.0 ppg Whaley 16.3 ppg.
Ohio State beats Evansville 86 to 59 as Lucas sits with knee injury. Larry Siegfried leads with 21 points, Havlicek 19 and 16 rebounds, while Kenny Lee starts in place of Lucas. The Buckeyes host Northwestern next, hoping Lucas is ready.
Ohio coaches adopt a district based method for the North-South game to be played June 17 in Cuyahoga Falls. Each district will name five players with one from each district advancing to form an 11-man Yankee squad with selections influenced by AP all-state honors and class level constraints.
Vanderbilt edged Kentucky 64 62 to stay 11 0 on the season and 13 game win streak as Bobby Bland sat out with a shoulder injury. Indiana Kentucky players fueled the Commodores 35 and 19 point contributions respectively in a tight SEC clash.
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Frank Lane, former Cleveland Indians general manager, says he wants center fielder Jim Piersall in a trade to Kansas City for Bill Tuttle. Lane asserts Piersall would boost attendance and excitement, though Athletics manager Joe Gordon opposes reacquiring him.
Golf star Bob Goalby, named 1958 rookie of the year, captured the $45,000 Los Angeles Open with a 275 total after a final round 67. Eric Brown and Art Wall Jr tied for second at 279, while final standings included Paul Harney, Ken Venturi, Billy Casper, and others in the money. Goalby’s big win adds to a string of top finishes and boosts his 1959 earnings prospects.
The Ohio University Bobkittens aim to rebound tonight at 6 against West Virginia Tech junior varsity at Grover Center. They fell 72 to 67 to West Virginia University freshmen, with Jerry Jackson scoring 25 points as OU dropped to 4 wins and 2 losses.
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