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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1961

Page

5

Temple Makes History By Gaining All Star Position

Johnny Temple of the Cleveland Indians will start at second base in the All Star Game in San Francisco on July 11. He becomes the first from his team to reach the showcase after four years as an NL choice. The Yankees lead with three starters including Tony Kubek, while Willie Mays Eddie Mathews and Roger Maris headline the star lineup.

New York Johnny Temple Cleveland Indians San Francisco Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Willie Mays Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Yankees Tony Kubek

Logan Bees Post Wins in Hocking Valley action

Logan and Buchtel, top teams in the Hocking Valley Association, won non league games at home. The Eagles blanked The Plains 10 0 in the first half while Buchtel rallied to beat Corning 3 2 in eight innings. Pitchers Paul Alspach Jim Matyskella Tim Sommer combined for 15 strikeouts. Kenny Harvey fanned 11 in defeat.

Logan Buchtel Hocking Valley Association Eagles Plains Corning Jim Myers Paul Alspach Jim Matyskella Tim Sommer Kenny Harvey Matyskella

Three Way Tie In Flint Open Golf Drama

Flint Michigan host Warwick Hills sees Johnny Pott Jackie Burke and Billy Casper tied at 284 after 72 holes. Dave Ragan surged to threaten with a final round 74 as leaders faltered, setting up a possible sudden death playoff if still tied after 18 holes.

Flint, Mich Johnny Pott Jackie Burke Billy Casper Casper Burke Pott Dave Ragan Warwick Hill Ragan Hind Warwick Hills Mason Rudolph al Baldin Ted Kroll Bob Rosburg

Johnson vows Floyd Archie ignoring him in title fight stalemate

Harold Johnson the light heavyweight champion bemoans his mood after a 10 round decision over Eddie Machen. He cites Archie Moore Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston as avoiding a rematch. Johnson may meet Machen again in Philadelphia or San Francisco within about two months due to a cut requiring stitches.

Atlantic City N. J Harold Johnson Eddie Machen Portland Ore Johnson Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Pat Oliveri Machen Philadelphia San Francisco

Dont Underestimate Reds Says Dressen After This

Milwaukee notes the Reds battle for NL pennant status as Cincinnati wins game one on Gordy Coleman three run homer in 13th and takes game two 4 3 on Frank Robinson blast Hutchinson declines predictions saying three months remain in a tough league and that winners need breaks and health.

Fragmented Sandlot Ball Notes Highlight Local Names

OCR fragments mention Paul Kaati Kostival John Brown JaceSinh Jett Rutter and Jack Clark along with multiple odd codes and phrases. The readable items reference a sandlot baseball context with coach Ba ega oe Medien and practice notes.

KB. Eft Paul Kaati Vid Kostival Seog Ega Oe Medien John Hecce Brown Poapriser Jace Sinh Prag Be Ter Jett Rutter Bila

Major League Stars in MLB Wins and Pitching Shifts

Roger Maris hit his 22nd and 30th home runs driving in four runs as the Yankees routed Washington 18 to 4. Bobby Shantz led the Pirates with a strong pitching performance as they shut out the San Francisco Giants 9 to 6.

Roger Maris Yankees New York Washington Bobby Shantz Pirates San Francisco Giants End Guana Dauble Ader Het Pirates van Epesier

Baseball scores and standings from Sunday and Tuesday games

Sunday results show Washington routed by New York and other outcomes including Cleveland over Boston in ten innings and Kansas City beating Minnesota. Tuesday schedule lists Detroit at New York Chicago at Minnesota Kansas City at Los Angeles and Cleveland at Baltimore. National League standings include Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, St Louis, Philadelphia. American Association and Pacific Coast League results provide minor league scores and city matchups.

New York Washington Cleveland Boston Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Columbus Charleston Rochester Jersey City Toronto Richmond Buffalo Syracuse International League Columbus Syrause Louisville Denver Houston Indianapolis Dallas-Fort Worth Omaha San Diego Seattle Portland Hawaii Vancouver Tacoma

Herman Cups Decathlon Dominates AAU Meet

In Albuquerque Paul Herman and Dave Edstrom won the AAU National Decathlon titles. The pair will join the U S track team on a Europe tour with Herman securing the top spot and Edstrom, second, signaling a possible refusal to travel due to Air National Guard duties.

Albuquerque N.M Paul Herman Dave Edstrom U.S Europe Edstrom Herman Albuquerque Journal Air National

Reds sweep Braves as Coleman leads, Robinson shines

The Reds, without any All-Star starters, lead the NL by two games after a doubleheader sweep of the Milwaukee Braves. Gordon Coleman belted a 3-run homer in the first game, and Frank Robinson hit an eighth-inning solo shot in the nightcap to force a three-way tie at the top of the division. Don Drysdale, Pittsburgh and Chicago games also noted with key hits and late rallies shaping the pennant chase.

Reds Milwaukee Braves Prom Perce Ag Dela Gordon Coleman Warren Spahn Frank Robinson Braves Don Drysdale Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Giants Bobby Shants Rein Coleman Milwaukee Cincinnati Eddie Mathews Jim O'Toole Jim Brosnan Bob Purkey

Maris Lifts Home Run Total as Yankees Rally

Roger Maris hits his 29th and 30th homers as the Yankees beat Boston 12-6 in 10 innings. Mantle, Skowron, and Howard also homer. Cleveland wins 12-6 over the Red Sox in 10 innings as the Angels and White Sox fall.

McKinley Lone Yank Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals

Wimbledon reports 20 year old American McKinley from St Louis advancing to the quarterfinals, after defeating Warren Jacques of Australia to spark British hopes. Neale Fraser defends as the defending champion while Australia’s Laver loses to Fraser in the finals last two years.

Wimbledon England Neale Fraser Chile Venezuela India Britain Bobby Wilson Fraser Laver Bob Hewitt

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