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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1962
Page
8
Ohio University and Muskingum College meet in Grover Center with MAC and OC implications. Tipoff at 8 pm follows a 6 pm freshmen matchup. Muskingum sits 6-1 in OC and 8-4 overall, while Ohio is 4-2 in MAC.
Ohio State sharpshooter Jerry Lucas scored 32 points and grabbed 25 rebounds to lead the top ranked Buckeyes past Purdue 91-65. Terry Dischinger was held to nine points as Lucas dominated the All-American matchup in Columbus. Maryland edged Miami and Michigan State beat Minnesota in other major games.
Ohio State remains No 1 in the AP poll securing all 42 first place votes with a 13-0 mark after a 90-76 win over Minnesota. Kentucky and Cincinnati follow, with Kansas State and Southern California rounding out the top five as Duquesne slips after losses to Cincinnati.
Providence fighter Chief Don Prout served as a sparring partner for the challenger to Floyd Patterson, following Tom McNeeley’s split decision loss to Patterson last month.
Boston College signs Jim Miller to a three year contract as head football coach in Newton Massachusetts. Miller’s Detroit team defeated BC in two straight seasons and is hired after those games.
Ohio University basketball schedules an exhibition game against the Akron Goodyears on Thursday February 1 at Clay High School Gym near Portsmouth. The event brings college action to a regional venue with local fans invited.
Jim Burson leads the visitors with a 16.3 point per game average as Muskingum brings George Klein Dick Woolard Bob Mix and Joe Arganbright to face Ohio U. The 21-10 series lead for Ohio U and the 1953 meeting lingers in memory as the Bobcats aim to maintain the same lineup with Jackson Storey Bunton Whaley and Katz for the home opener.
Wake County grand jury charges Frank Rosenthal and David Budin with two counts each of conspiracy and bribery for offering to bribe Ray Paprocky to shave points in NCAA games. The indictment notes a related scheme on March 11 1960 involving NYU Ohio State and a San Francisco semifinal. Bond set at $50 000. Rosenthal believed in Miami and to be picked up soon.
Doug Ford, 39, wins the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament title after a snow delayed finish. He and Joe Campbell tied 286 after 72 holes, Ford winning in a 1st playoff hole. Prize money totals include Ford 5300 plus 1000 for pro-am with Dudley Wysong. Nicklaus nets 450 for third.
All officials and coaches in Southeastern Ohio are invited to the Athens Chapter SEC Basketball Officials Assn social meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. Max Kinneer, secretary, said the gathering will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mill Street.
Athens Building Materials edged Union Grill 57 to 56 while Kyle's defeated DeMolay 61 to 46 to remain tied for second in the Athens City Basketball League. Beasley and Mathews idle, leading the circuit with three straight wins.
Hamilton Taft leads Class AA while Ayersville holds defending Class A champion status in the weekly AP poll. Ayersville rises to 293 points from 258, Fostoria St. Wendelin leaps to 172, and several teams drop out of the elite list. Newcomers Findlay Canton Lincoln Akron Central fill the last three spots as area Class AA and A teams receive scattered support.
The fourth annual Athens Bowling Association city championships resume at Sportsland Recreation and Rollerbowl with singles and doubles action. Roger Sapp and Larry Collins lead the 6:30 p.m. session at Rollerbowl, while Dave Strawn and George Rutkoskie bowl at 9:30. Union Printing, Adams Bakery, Swearingen’s, Campus Barber Shop, Williams and Sons, and Lions Club compete. Rich Peters leads with a 657 series in opening action, while Bob McKibben and Harold Barker top the doubles with 1250. Kiwanis No. 1 leads team totals with 2995.
Nelsonville bowling official Basil Whitlatch announced Rose Vozel and Louis Sabo will represent the Nelsonville leagues in the Match of Dimes finals at an unspecified date in Athens or Nelsonville. Finals will be at the alley with the highest league turnout paying a one dollar entrance fee.
Providence Rhode Island Chief Don Prout, age 192, defeated Tom McNeeley of Arlington Massachusetts by outpoint in a boxing match. The bout occurred in Providence with Prout earning a 201 percent showing.
Jackie Jensen of Boston announced his retirement for a second time after a career capped by 199 home runs and 929 RBIs over 11 major league seasons. Antonelli, age 31, said he is quitting after a long run with the Mets and Braves, citing travel and desire to be with family. he finished 1954 with a 21-7 record for the Giants, helping them win the pennant.
Maryland beat Miami 71 to 68 while E Tennessee State topped Murray 91 to 72. Michigan State defeated Minnesota 84 to 79 and Stanford edged Washington State 67 to 51. Ohio State beat Purdue 91 to 65 and Youngstown State won 61 52 over Baldwin Wallace.
Point Pleasant 5-4 travels to Parkersburg to meet the Big Reds 4-6 then goes to Racine Friday. Les Martisko scored 18 in a 69-68 hard futility at Logan. Roger Hainer led Logan with 20 as Point Pleasant totals 68 and Logan 69.
New York outscored Chicago 131 to 94 in Monday action with Cincinnati topping Detroit 115 to 106 while the ABL reported no games on the schedule.
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