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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1963

Page

11

End Admits Betting On Games Lion Star Involved

Detroit Lions star Alex Karras admitted betting on games after a TV remark but said he meant cigars or cigarettes. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle held two sessions with Karras and prepared a formal statement as the league investigates betting rumors. Carroll Rosenbloom was named in a Miami Herald report as questioned about betting on his own Baltimore Colts. he denied it. Wayne Walker received a ten minute lecture from Rozelle over related questions.

New York Alex Karras Detroit Lions Karras Detroit NFL Rozelle Miami Fla Herald Carroll Rosenbloom Baltimore Colts The Rosenbloom Jerome Doyle Wayne Walker HFL Walker

Boros Leads Crosby Pro-Am as Palmer Struggles

Julius Boros shot 66 to take a two stroke lead after the opening round at Pebble Beach in Bing Crosby's Pro-Am. Paul Harney George Bayer and Dave Hill followed with 68s while Arnold Palmer and Gary Player lagged with 70 and 73 respectively. Jack Nicklaus faded to 71 and Don Finsterwald stood at 73.

Pebble Beach Calif Julius Boros Bing Crosby Arnold Palmer South Africa Gary Player Mid- Pines N.C Bing Boros Paul Harney George Bayer Dave Hill Phil Rodgers Gene Bone Palmer Cypress Point Big Jack Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus Don Finsterwald

Troika Plan May End AAU NCAA Dispute Over Amateur Sports

General MacArthur opened arbitration talks as a three‑way coalition of unattached athletes colleges and armed services debated a path to settle the AAU NCAA conflict over control of amateur sports in the United States. The troika plan would have the AAU govern open athletes colleges run undergraduate events and armed forces oversee service members.

New York Troika AAU NCAA United States Douglas MacArthur Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association MacArthur Kennedy Armed Forces

Ball State hosts Ohio University wrestlers at Grover Center

Ohio University wrestlers visit Ball State for a 8 p.m. Friday dual as Ball State seeks its first win after two defeats while Ohio remains unbeaten. The Bobcats also host Western Michigan Saturday. Chuck Ronyett is out with a knee injury. A women’s weekend slate notes hockey doubleheader with Ohio Northern and Denison at 2 and 7 30 p.m.

Ball State College Ohio University Grover Center Cardinals Ohio Bobcats Western Michigan Chuck Ronyett John McComb Ohio Northern Denison

Prep Cage Schedule Improvised Night Matches Across District

Tonight's basketball slate includes Skual aest at Athens Nelson against Middleport ville at Wellston Pomeroy at tg Albany at Waterloo Ames-Bern versus Trimble Carthage-Troy faces Chauncey York visits Rome-Canaan Shade versus ee Allensville at Hamden West Tore McArthur Hannan-Trace at Coalton Kgger Creek versus North Gallia Racine plays ae Glouster against Jatta-McConnale ville OTHERS Piketon at Laurelville Pt. Pleasant at Man West Virginia St Alogious hosts Union Furnace Wahama meets Rutland Belpre versus eastern Plain The Plain matches Pt. Pleasant at Logan Belpre at The Plain Carthage-Troy visits Eastern Shade at Wilton Blackfork hosts Hannan-Trace

Piketon Laurelville Pt. Pleasant Man W. Va St. Alogious Union Furnace Wahama Rutland Belpre Turday Logan the Plain Carthage-Troy Eastern Shade Wilton Blackfork Hannan-Trace

Berra Becomes Playing Coach for 1963 Yankees

Yogi Berra, veteran catcher outfielder, is named as playing coach for the New York Yankees for the 1963 season. He will handle first base duties when not playing and is expected to appear in about 75 games. Berra, 38 in May, hit .224 in 86 games in 1962 with a career .284 average and 350 homers. Also signed were Hank Aaron with Milwaukee and Leon Wagner with the Los Angeles Angels.

Associated Press Yogi Berra Katzenjammer New York Yankees Lawrence Berra Yankee Roy Hamey Yogi Hamey Berra Hank Aaron Milwaukee Leon Wagner Los Angeles Angels

Celtics Capture Victory as Baltimore Sees NBA Action

The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Zephyrs 110 to 93 before 7 752 fans at the Civic Center in Baltimore. The Knicks rallied from 14 down to beat the Warriors 113 to 100 in San Francisco. Baltimore hopes for an NBA franchise remain a possibility amid this season’s league showcase.

Baltimore Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Chicago Zephyrs Civic Center NBA New York Knicks Warriors San Francisco Celtics

Astronauts At Nelsonville Play Nelsonville All Stars

Nelsonville High School hosts the Harlem Astronauts for an 8 p.m. game Monday Jan 21. The lineup includes Billy Barnes six seven and Emerson Baynard six five both noted former college stars. The Athletic Dept sponsors the event. Cincinnati at Boston and Los Angeles at Chicago are on today’s schedule.

Nelsonville New York Nelsonville High School Nelsonville All Stars Billy Barnes Florida A Emerson Baynard California John Hancock College

Navy Seaman Robert Preston Leaves for Mediterranean

Robert Preston, a Navy sailor and son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Preston, departed January 6 for several months stationed in the Mediterranean. Emma Collins of Crooksville visits with the Prestons and joins them at various calls in Buchtel and Salem this week.

Robert Preston Navy States Mediterranean Clark Preston Emma Collins Crooksville Albert Preston Collins Fred Preston Buchtel Preston William Syx Salem

Son Honored On Birthday

Chauncey nine year old Bobby Freeman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Freeman of 67 Mill St recently celebrated his birthday with a party for school friends Gifts were given and games played Refreshments were served to numerous guests and relatives with assistance from Mrs Shirley Ross Mrs Lenora Way Mrs Clyde Canter Sr and Mr and Mrs Clyde L Canter

Chauncey Bobby Freeman Robert Freeman Mill St Stephanie Sapp Ruth Ann Tippett Jane McCafferty Debbie Blower Fawn Way Becky Cook Mary Anna Baughman Jennifer Seibers Lois Richardson Debbie Ball Crista Brown Cheryl Paula Richie Ross Tim Gretz Russ Joe Staley Mark Gillespie John Pennell Jimmy Kovalaski Roger Hamer Eddie Terry Shields George Lohr Jeff Freeman

Logan Calendar Highlights Local Suppers and Meetings

The Logan Calendar lists events including a Jitney supper at Green School from 4 to 7 30 p m hosted by the Parent Teacher Association, a Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge birthday potluck at 7 30 p m chaired by Clara Lightfoot, and a youth pizza party at Ew ing Grange at 7 30 p m. additional gatherings include a Les Amies Class at the Methodist Church chaired by Mrs. Harry Hammon, a PYA Sunday School chili supper at 6 p m, a Couples Club pot luck at Presbyterian Westminster House at 6 30 p m with table service provided, and an entertainment segment.

Green School Parent-Teacher Association Clara Lightfoot Methodist Church Harry Hammon All Granges Ewing Grange EUB Church Presbyterian Westminster House

Logan resident Krannitz hospitalized in Dayton

Logan resident Joseph Krannitz was taken to Brown's Veterans Memorial Hospital in Dayton Thursday after previously being treated at Hocking Valley Hospital until January 13. A longtime Sun Glow Industries employee and former LHS football player under coach John Longley, he has been partially paralyzed since a stroke suffered years ago. He is married with six children.

Logan Joseph Krannitz Brown’s Veterans Memorial Hospital Dayton Hocking Valley Hospital Krannitz Sun Glow Industries LHS John “Red” Longley

Sara Circle Holds Meeting at Mrs Young Home

Mrs Don Young hosted the Sara Circle of the Methodist church with help from Mrs David Bell and Mrs Marion Strawn. Members distributed tickets for the annual smorgasbord on Jan 31 at the church social rooms and heard devotions by Mrs Richard Pansing with scripture from Mark.

Phillip Harbarger Spofford Home Kansas

Mrs Wolfe Hosts Friendly Neighbors Club in Logan

The Friendly Neighbors Club opened its new season with a noon dinner at Mrs Lawrence Wolfe’s Logan home. Members worked on making pads for the American Cancer Society and featured a program led by president Mrs Annie Todd.

Logan Hocking County American Cancer Society Robert Redd Union Furnace Todd Louise Wood Juanita Wolfe

Athens Ohio Sealed Bids Sought for Dump Truck Purchase

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for one dump truck to specifications on file in the Director of Public Service Safety office. Bids due by 12:00 noon Friday February 1 1963. Trade ins include a 1946 Chevrolet Truck and a 1950 Ford Pump Truck with serial numbers listed.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Milton Nuzi Public Service Safety City of

Sheriff Auction of Ohio Real Estate in Trimble Township

Athens County sheriff to sell three tracts of land in Trimble Township on January 31 1948 at 1 30 PM at the county courthouse. Properties include 99 acres 20 acres and 3091 acres with a reserved graveyard one half acre and mineral rights. Sale held for David Coe White et al versus Donald Dawson et al. Appraised at 700 00 and must bring two thirds. Cash in hand day of sale. Walker attorney and Harold B Shields sheriff.

Donald Dawson Athens Ohio State of Trimbletown Trimble William TeFever Isaac TePever Athens County Amithenast Aaid Lees Oale Company Wiliam TePever Sett John TePever Ohio Company Saia Congress Run Glouster Bishopville Harold BE. Shields Walker State of Ohio Jack Drescher Crystal Diane Drescher Cna Harold J. Rose George R. Kessel

Athens City salary ordinance updates workers pay

The Athens Ohio City Council adopts an extensive pay scale for city employees from police to fire to clerks. The measure fixes salaries across departments effective January 1 1963, detailing monthly rates for Chief of Police Captain Patrolman and many staff roles with step increases over four years.

Athens Ohio Tony SE

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