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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1963

Page

8

Palmer Works On Driver

Palmer to defend British Open at Lytham St Annes. he repairs a soggy driver head and tests the club before the 72 hole event. A win would qualify him for the $50,000 World Series of Golf in Akron. Nicklaus and Boros among top challengers in a strong field.

Lytham ST. Annes England Arnold Palmer Midas Latrobe Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus Columbus Julius Boros Nicklaus Doug Sanders Phil Rodgers

Purkey Seeks Shoulder Check Before Reds Visit

Purkey visits team doctor in Cincinnati for another look at a troublesome shoulder after a rough Sunday against the Dodgers. He has been sidelined over a month, and his knuckleball lacks its prior bite as Cincinnati struggles with hitting while defending well in the NL. The Reds now sit fifth, with only one run scored in Sunday’s nightcap as Koufax silenced the lineup in the opener.

Los. Angeles Bob Purkey Cincinnati Reds Purkey Los Angeles Dodgers Daryl Spencer Johnny Edwards Ron Fairly Ken McMullen John Tsitouris Dick Tracewski Doug Cam Fairly Moon John Roseboro Koufax Jim Gilliam Cleveland Crosley Field

Ex Akronite Wins $10 000 Gold Cup

Ron Musson, former Akron electrical contractor, driving Miss Bardahl in Detroit River unlimited hydroplane race, defeated Miss Thriftway before about 185000 spectators. The victory earned Musson $10 000 first money plus additional lap prizes as Bardahl led the field of 12.

Detroit Miss Bardahl Seattle Ron Musson Akron Miss Thriftway Detroit River Musson

College Student Wins Putting Championship

John Spotts a 20 year old college student from Indianapolis won the National Putting Championship in Cleveland. He earned a $10 000 prize with a 216 hole total of 346 after a final round 25 for 18 holes eleven under par.

Cleveland John Spotts Indianapolis Spotts

Pitch Cracks Shoulder Of Giant Rookie

The Giants rookie Jimmy Hart fractured his shoulder blade after a Bob Gibson pitch hit him in a Sunday doubleheader. Hart had two singles and two walks in seven plate appearances as San Francisco beat St. Louis 4 3 in 15 innings before X rays confirmed the injury. St. Louis pitcher Gibson called it an accident and manager Al Dark called it a disgrace. In Houston, the Colt 45s extended Paul Richards as general manager for six years.

San Francisco Jimmy Hart San Francisco Giants Bob Gibson Alvin Dark Hart Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Tacoma Giants Cards

Rollerbowl league results reveal multiple tight games and standings

Weekly results show Bantam and Senior divisions with teams such as Peck's Potato Chips, Athens Office Supply, and Shank's competing. Scores include Peck's Potato Chips 15 earlier and 13 later, while Athens Amatore and Machine Works and Groves & Roman appear among top performers.

Athens Armature Cee Beth Peck’s Ear Sak Ieee Ee Weekly Johnson Realuty Shop Tom's Ol Company Boots Vanity Lounge Peck'’s Potato Chips Athens Amatore and Machine Works U J Athens Office Supply Groves & Ruman Baker & Rety S Logan's Stace Plumbing Harris Furniture Harris Furniture, Chips Peck's Potato Groves & Roman

Baseball Injury Fatal Claims Life of 15 Year Old

In Canton a baseball injury has claimed the life of Timmothy Morrison, 15, of Uniontown. He died Sunday after being struck by a pitch while wearing a batter's helmet. His father Alexander Morrison said he was released from hospital but returned Thursday afternoon when his condition worsened.

Canton Timmothy Morrison Uniontown Morrison Alexander

National League Wins All Star Game In Cleveland Showdown

The National League defeated the American League 6 to 5 at Municipal Stadium Cleveland in the 34th All Star game. A crowd around 56 000 was expected as managers Alvin Dark and Ralph Houk prepared lineups and pitching plans ahead of the noon EST start broadcast by NBC. Stan Musial planned a 24th consecutive All Star appearance while outfield stars Tommy Davis Hank Aaron Willie Mays anchored the NL lineup. The AL featured Leon Wagner Al Kaline Albie Pearson and Mickey Mantle sidelined by injury with Joe Pepitone at first base and Nellie Fox at second.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium Los Angeles NBC Nellie Fox Alvin Dark Ralph Houk Dark Jim O'Toole Cincinnati Houk Yankee Jim Bunning Detroit Bunning Boston Bill Monbou Nationals Tommy Davis Hank Aaron Willie Mays Ed Bailey San Francisco St. Louis Bill White Julian Javier Dick Groat Ken Boyer Javier Pittsburgh Bill Mazeros Joe Pepitone Fox Frank Malzone Minnesota Zoilo Versalles Twins Earl Battery

All-Star Game Looms in Cleveland as League Battles Heat Up

Major League standings show New York and Boston leading the American League with tight races. Results highlight tense matchups including Baltimore over Minnesota and Washington sweeping Los Angeles. National League leaders Los Angeles and San Francisco maintain strong paces as Chicago and St. Louis trail.

New York Ciicarg S& OS Boston Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit Washington Chicago Ora San Fran St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston San Francisco

Dimples Englehorn Wins Carling With Comeback

Shirley Englehorn the 22 year old from Caldwell Idaho rallied from four strokes down to beat Kathy Whitworth and Joanne Gunderson for the Lady Carling Eastern Open title in Sutton Massachusetts. Her return to form followed a serious 1960 accident with help from Ben Hogan.

Sutton Mass Dimples Shirley Englehorn Ben Hogan Miss Englehorn Augusta Hogan Shirley Carling Kathy Whitworth Jal N. M Caldwell Idaho Miss Whitworth Joanne Gunderson

Promoter Doc Kearns Dies at 80 in Coral Gables

Miami obituary notes promoter Max Maxim Moore Doc Kearns who guided Jack Dempsey to heavyweight glory and elevated boxing gate revenue by enabling women to attend bouts. Funeral set for Wednesday at Philbrick Chapel Coral Gables. Dempsey recalls laughs and money made together after learning of his death.

Miami Fla Jack Doc) Kearns Jack Dempsey Stigma Nevada Jack Kearns Jr Kearns Fabulous Kearns Dempsey Mickey Walker Joey Maxim Archie Moore Philbrick Chapel Coral Gables

Money Events Set for Horses Next Saturday Across Major Stakes

Chateaugay Candy Spots Crimson Satan Admiral s Voyage and other thoroughbreds chase more than half a million dollars in purses on the richest day of the year. Six stakes highlight the program with three worth 100000 added money including Hollywood Gold Cup Monmouth Handicap and American Derby at Arlington.

Hollywood Park Monmouth Park Arlington Park Aqueduct Delaware Park Detroit John W. Galbreath Jimmy Conway Galbreath Chicago Rex Ellsworth

Logan Man Among Top Pro Bowlers

Chicago Open PBA tournament results show Ohioans Wayne Zahn of Atlanta winning $3000 with a 93 18 total after sweeping first eight games. Bill Schaufert of Cincinnati, Ed Thomas of Logan, and Larry Oakar of Cleveland earned $700, $600, and $550 respectively with scores of 8665 8516 and 8437.

Chicago Wayne Zahn Atlanta Bill Schaufert Cincinnati Ed Thomas Logan Larry Oakar Cleveland

Local Club Picnic Draws Members and Families in Trimble Park

Jolly Stitchers Club held its annual summer picnic at Trimble Township Memorial Park with basket dinner ice cream and cake. Attendees included George McClelland Steve Craig Frank Moody and others. Next meeting set for July 10 at Mrs George McClelland’s home.

Glouster Jolly Stitchers Club Trimble Township Memorial Park George McClelland Steve Craig Frank Moody Floyd Triplett Gene Marsha Aaron Wade Sharon Neal Wyatt Timmy Frank Skinner William Tippie Elizabeth Bryant Charles Milhoan Great Lakes Ill Navy Trimble Weltha Williams Norfolk John Hook Marine Pfc Michael A. Holcomb Francis Holcomb

Indians Rally Split Twin Bill in Cleveland

In a doubleheader at Cleveland, the Indians won the opener 11-3 on 14 hits with Max Alvis Al Luplow and Joe Azcue homering as Jack Kralick earned his ninth win. In the nightcap, Yogi Berra’s clutch double powered New York to a 7-4 10th inning win over Early Wynn who failed to reach 300 career victories.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Early Wynn New York Yankees Indians Yogi Berra Tribe Max Alvis al Luplow Joe Azcue Jack Kralick Kralick Yanks Birdie Tebbetts Wynn

Lary's Return Bright in Detroit Debut

Detroit pitcher Frank Lary rejoined the big leagues after a May option to rebuild his arm. In six innings he allowed seven hits and two runs, struck out six, leaving with a 4-1 lead before Kansas City rallied for an 8-7 defeat. Manager Dressen praised the outing despite the loss.

Detroit Frank Lary Detroit Tiger Lary Kansas City Ken Harrelson Athletics Charlie Dressen Knoxville

Australian Margaret Smith Wins Wimbledon Women's Title

Wimbledon notes crown for Sydney native Margaret Smith as she defeats Billie Jean Moffitt 6-3 6-4 to become the first Australian woman champion since the 1950s. Chuck McKinley later claimed the men's title, ending an eight-year American drought.

Wimbledon England Margaret Smith Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Sydney Miss Moffitt Chuck McKinley San Antonio Tex Australia Fred Stolle United States Darlene Hard Maria Bueno Brazil Miss Smith Robyn Ebbern

Girl Honored With Party at Fifteenth Birthday

A party honoring Miss Pamela Schall on her fifteenth birthday was held at 10 North St. Guests included Susan Leach Jeanette Jewell Constance Swarp Monna Russell Beverly Conway and family friends. The event featured a donkey ball game and a slumber party with birthday refreshments.

Glouster Pamela Schall North St

Ohioans Win Three Races at Garnett Grand Prix

In Garnett Kansas the fifth annual Grand Prix hosted several races with Ohio entrants taking three podium spots. Bob Johnson of Columbus Chuck Dietrich of Sandusky and Don Sesslar of Columbus earned wins in their divisions. Ken Miles of Hollywood CA won the featured event. In Cincinnati Marty Riessen of Evanston IL and Stephanie Defina of Hollywood FL captured the Tri-State Tennis doubles title.

Garnett Kan Bob Johnson Columbus Chuck Dietrich Sandusky Don Sesslar Ken Miles Hollywood Calif Cincinnati Marty Riessen Evanston, Ill Stephanie Defina Hollywood, Fla Riessen

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