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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1962

Page

10

New York DA Plans To Question Ohio Player

New York District Attorney Charles Tucker admitted guilt on bribery and conspiracy charges involving college basketball. Dennis Reed of Bowling Green University was questioned as part of the ongoing probe. Reed quit the Bowling Green team in December. Tucker faces sentencing February 21 after pleading guilty to fixing games at multiple schools.

NEW York Charles Tucker Dennis Billy) Reed Bowling Green University Frank Hogan Hogan Reed Jack Molinas General Sessions Thomas Dickens Molinas Flushing N.Y Bowling Green Tucker Connecticut Columbia New York University Oregon Joseph Sarafite Pete Kelly Fred Portnoy Columbus Ray Paprocky NYU James Granata

Ohio University Seeks Road Victory at Kent State in MAC Clash

Coach Jim Snyder prepares Ohio University for a Mid-American Conference game at Kent State following a string of express trips after wins. OU stands 5 6 and 3 2 in the league as Kent State challenges with rebounding strength and a solid frontline, aiming to topple the Bobcats.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Bobcats Kent State Snyder Bob Wren Golden Flashes Kent Wren Bowling Green MAC

Athens Cagers Rematched With Gallipolis Five Tonight

Athens visits Gallipolis in a SECL clash after a 44 41 home loss to the Bulldogs. Athens leads in recent form with a 6 3 league mark while Gallipolis sits 2 7, and coach Charley McAfee ushers in a new starting lineup led by Dick Duncan.

Athens Gallipolis McAfee Dick Duncan Wayne Poston Gary Wickham Larry Stanson Bob Norris Mac Dupler Shian Lanier Roger Saunders George Pope Joe Clark Lyle Sheets Poston Ed Spriggs Jackson Wayne

Crosby tournament opens with three leaders tied at 67

Joe Campbell Phil Rodgers and Chuck Congdon share the first round lead at 67 in Bing Crosby's 50 000 golf event at Pebble Beach. Jackie Cupit Bill Casper Mason Rudolph and Harry Ambinetti sit one stroke back as Cypress Point and Monterey Peninsula hosts loom.

Pebble Beach Calif Bing Crosby Joe Campbell Phil Rodgers Chuck Congdon Monterey Peninsula Jackie Cupit Bill Casper Mason Rudolph Harry Imbinetti North Bend Wash Crosby Cupit Rudolph Casper Ambinetti Cypress Point

Loss Forces ABL's Jets To Quit

Los Angeles Jets fold after $189,000 loss in the American Basketball League. 1762 stockholders to be repaid in full. $149,000 cash loss with $40,000 debt, including Olympic Auditorium rent. Jets cited tough dates and competition from the Lakers, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West as factors.

LOS Angeles — i Los Angeles Jets State Corporation Commission Los Angeles The Toros Jets Los Angeles Lakers Elgin Baylor Jerry West Olympic Auditorium

Columbus Touchdown Club to honor sports figures at banquet

Celebrities from across the country and all athletic branches will be honored at the seventh annual Columbus Touchdown Club awards banquet. Honorees include Ohio State basketball star Jerry Lucas and former Olympic diver Don Harper who flew in from France for the event.

Columbus Columbus Touchdown Club Jerry Lucas Ohio State Don Harper France

Syracuse Club Chief Denies Cleveland Move Rumor

Syracuse owner Dan Biasone dismissed a report that the NBA franchise would relocate to Cleveland saying there is no truth to the rumor as of Thursday night.

Syracuse Dan Biasone National Basketball Association Cleveland

Waterloo at Chauncey-Dover Saturday in Athens County League

Waterloo will play at Chauncey Dover Saturday night in an Athens County League game. Waterloo hosts Zaleski tonight, while the Blue Devils travel to Belpre.

Athens Gallipolis Blue Devils Bulldogs Pomeroy Jackson Wellston Nelsonville Middleport Jogan McConnelsville Glouster Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan Zaleski Waterloo Chauncey-Dover Belpre York Trimble the Plains Albany Shade Carthage Troy Rutland Eastern Wahama Ravenswood Racine Southwestern Corning Sheridan Shawnee-New Straitsville Chauncey- Dover

Bowling Scores From Thursday Industrial League

Scores list shows Decker's One Stop leading with 3 points, Beasley & Mathews, Abdella's Truck Stop, Marathon Gas, and Odd Fellows each posting varying results. Matches reflect a mix of teams and tentative standings in the Thursday league.

Industrial League Decker Feline

Bearcats and Braves Post Pivotal College Basketball Wins

Bradley, ranked ninth, beat Drake 77-65 to extend its win streak to 10 and lead the Missouri Valley Conference at 4-0. Tulsa toppled Wichita 86-77, while Cincinnati beat Duquesne 62-54. Tom Thacker and Gary Marriott starred for their teams as gaps narrowed across leagues.

Bradley Braves Braves Drake Tulsa Wichita Cincinnati Duquesne Chet Walker Bradley Wheatshockers Dukes Pittsburgh Bearcats Tom Thacker Cats Ron Bonham Paul Hogue Gary Marriott Kansas State Missouri Wildcats Utah Montana John Allen Bobby Jackson Western Kentucky Morehead

Spahn and Roberts Sign for Big Salary Moves

Warren Spahn, the 300 game winner, signed with Milwaukee for a possible record salary this season. Robin Roberts joined the New York Yankees after a purchase of about $22,000 with an expected $30,000 contract.

Spahn Milwaukee Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees

Unbeaten Ridan preps Hibiscus Stakes at Hialeah

Unbeaten Kentucky Derby contender Ridan is entered in the Hibiscus Stakes at Hialeah, a $25,000-added six furlong race and first major test before the $100,000 Florida Flamingo on March 3. Also noted is Eder Jofre's bantamweight title win in Brazil.

Ridan Associated Press Citation Hialeah

Barber Wins 1961 PGA Putters Award On Long Putter

Jerry Barber, 45, a farm-born pro from near Jacksonville Illinois, wins the 1961 National PGA putter of the year with 13 of 17 votes. He uses an 18 ounce putter carried for 13 years. Thursday results list Syracuse 118 over Chicago 111 and Cincinnati 151 over Philadelphia 133. Friday slate includes Detroit Philadelphia Boston Syracuse Boston St Louis Chicago and New York Los Angeles. ABL results show Kansas City 114 Chicago 97.

Jerry Barber Syracuse Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louis New York Los Angeles

Jofre Wins Bantam Title In Brazil Undisputed Champ

Jubiliant Eder Jofre stops Ireland's Johnny Caldwell in the 10th round to become the world bantamweight champion. The unbeaten Brazilian, 44-0, celebrates as Ibiraquera Stadium draws about 20,000 fans and the title earns South American and US recognition.

Sao Paulo Brazil Eder Jofre Johnny Caldwell Ireland Jofre Caldwell Ibirapuera South America United States National Boxing Association

Bowling Green Coach Learns Player Questioned in Scandals

Bowling Green University coach Harold Anderson says it was the worst shock of his career after learning that guard Dennis William Reed, a 6 4 senior from Flushing New York, was being questioned in New York regarding basketball scandals. Reed quit the team December 6 amid ongoing inquiries, while the president of the university urges cooperation with the district attorney’s office and cautions that Reed remains a student until facts are known.

Bowling Green Harold Anderson Bowling Green University New York Dennis Bill Reed Flushing N. Y Reed Anderson Bowling Green Athletic Department New York District Attorney's Office Ralph Harshman

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