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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1962

Page

18

Reds Face Trade Talks and League Expansion in Stalled Market

Cincinnati general manager Bill DeWitt forecasts no immediate NFL dominance over baseball and promotes two 12 team leagues with cities like Atlanta San Diego Seattle Buffalo and Toronto as likely new clubs. He hints at trades for a second baseman and catcher while naming several Reds prospects and the plan to test Pavletich at first and catcher.

Dewitt Atlanta San Diego Seattle Buffalo Toronto REDS Cardinals Julian Javier Javier Cincinnati Sherman Lollar White Sox Chico Ruiz Hutch Cliff Cook Don Pavletich Ruiz Joe Gaines Bob Risenhoover Bob Miller Sammy Ellis Fred Pavletich Indianapolis

Archie Moore Faces Deadline to Fight or Lose Title

New York report says Archie Moore must sign a title fight by February 1 or 2 to avoid suspension by the New York Athletic Commission and risk losing the light heavyweight crown he has held for nine years. The bantamweight title dispute ended last week with Eder Jofre stopping Johnny Caldwell. A Paul Pender Terry Downes bout winner is seen heading toward a middleweight title settlement against Gene Fullmer.

New York Athletic Commission Eder Jofre Brazil Ireland Johnny Caldwell Paul Pender Terry Downes Gene Fullmer

College Cage Scores Highlight Weekend Action

Hofstra defeated Army 57 to 45 while Arkansas beat Tulsa 99 to 77. Air Force edged Denver 58 to 56. Ohio routed Defiance 78 to 44. Edinboro Pa topped Penn 83 to 52.

Hofstra Army Arkansas Tulsa Air Force Denver Ohio Defiance Wilberforce Edinboro Penn

OU Stays Conference Contender in MAC Chase

Ohio University remains a MAC contender after road wins at Miami and Kent, moving to 3-1 in conference play while Bowling Green grows to 3-0 on MAC road sites. Key stats show BG leading in margins and Dawson atop field goals, with Benson still scoring strong for Miami. Upcoming games include Kent at Marshall and Western Michigan at Miami.

Bowling Green Ohio University Bobcats Miami Kent Toledo Marshall Bobby Dawson MAC Falcon Dave Mack LeVern Benson Harvey Hunt Bob Burgess Nate Thurmond Kent State Tyler Saunders Manny Newsome Western Michigan Howard Komives Benson W. L. Bowling Green Daan Massachusetts Loyola Chicago Ohio U Wheaton Clemson

AAU and NCAA to sit down to resolve differences

In New York the AAU and NCAA indicated willingness to talk as urged by the U S Olympic head, though prospects for rapid peace in the amateur sports control war appeared slim. In Coolville the Coolville Independents beat Tuppers Plains 75 62 in a three game benefit for the fire department.

New York AAU NCAA U.S Coolville Coolville Independents Tuppers Plains

Bearcats Return to MVC Action

Cincinnati 13 2, ranked third, hosts last place North Texas State as it presses for a fifth Missouri Valley title and another NCAA bid. Houston also seeks a third straight win at Texas Christian. Canisius visits Providence. LaSalle plays at Miami of Florida.

Cincinnati Bearcats Dayton Duquesne North Texas State Bradley Wichita Braves Wheatshockers Houston Texas Christian TCU Canisius Providence LaSalle Miami Florida

Player Stars In Warm ups

San Francisco Gary Player, defending champion, opened play at Harding Park Municipal Course in the San Francisco International Open chasing a $9000 first prize. The Johannesburg veteran shot 70 and 68 on the par 71 course as others grumbled about soft greens. DETROIT John Idzik was named head coach and football director at the University of Detroit, replacing Jim Miller who moved to Boston College.

San Francisco Gary Player Harding Park Johannesburg Detroit John Idzik University of Detroit Jim Miller Boston College

OU Freshmen Rally for 91 61 Win at Home over Lockbourne

Ohio University's freshmen team led by Lloyd Buck with 27 points and Mike Haley 21 defeated Lockbourne Air Base 91 to 61 in Athens after an earlier 80 point loss. Buck added 13 rebounds for OU while Air Base scorers included Schumaker with 20 and Ogletree 10.

Lockbourne Ohio University Lloyd Buck Mike Haley Lockbourne Air Base Athens Haley Davis Sherman Buck Myers Weirich Langhurst Berry Lawson

Three Stars Hurt Schleicher Sees Hope For Crippled Matmen

Bobcat wrestling coach Fred Schleicher faces a 2-4 season with three injured wrestlers and a fourth who left over grades. Don Seibert, 137 pounds, and Harry Houska, 177 pounds, are sidelined by injuries while Jim Keiser, 130 pounds, dislocated an arm. John Rusnack quit the squad. The team aims to reassemble for a trip to Marshall on Feb 7 with a tentative lineup and hopes for Seibert and Houska to return for the Feb 10 home meet versus Kent State.

Fred Schleicher Schleicher Western Michigan Ball State Ind Bowling Green Don Seibert Harry Houska Jim Keiser John Rusnack Bobcats Ohio State Miami Eastern Michigan Sesleicher Houska Marshall Seibert Keiser Bill Ingram Don Kotlan Dick Viasak Norm Rivers Chuck Ronyett Tom Banks Rich Gregor Grapplers Kent State

Bowling Scores From Sidelines Meet At Midnite Inn

Nelsonville Little League bowling results list team standings as of January 20 with high team and individual marks. Explorers lead singles with Mel Blackburn posting 540 and team 804, while Jim eschultz and B Howe head the top individual scores in the school league.

Nelsonville Midnite Inn Jim Eschultz B. Howe Johnson M. Figgins Lucky Strites Ccccertites Explorers Igh Mel Blackburn Blackburn J. Vozel J. Beachman M. Mechem S. Schultz L. Barber B. Kunzman D. Ogg J. Mingus

Reds' '62 Flag Hopes Good Claim DeWitt Hutchinson

Cincinnati’s 1962 pennant prospects are discussed by Bill DeWitt and Fred Hutchinson. They cite six contenders, outline expected lineup, key starters like Joey Jay O'Toole Purkey and prospects such as Sammy Ellis, and stress avoiding complacency in spring training.

Reds DeWitt Hutchinson Chillicothe Bill DeWitt Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Fox Farm Inn Bob Purkey Jim Maloney Ken Hunt Louisville Moe Drabowsky Dave Sisler Washington Hutch Sammy Ellis Columbia Ellis

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