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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1962
Page
8
Dodgers edge San Francisco 2 0 to climb back in front in the National League race as Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale combine for a three hit shutout. The win gives Los Angeles a half game lead over the Giants and an even split in the four game set.
Stan Musial hit three home runs in a 15-1 Cardinals rout of the Mets, matching a major league mark with four homers over consecutive at bats while Bob Gibson held New York to three hits. Dodgers pitchers Koufax and Drysdale combined for a 2-0 victory over the Giants, reclaiming the NL lead.
The Reds defeated the Colt 45s 12-8 and 12-11 in an eight hour marathon with 13 home runs including a Frank Robinson grand slam. A NL record 21 pitchers were used, nine Reds in the nightcap, and the eight hours seven minutes set a major league mark. Dick Farrell lost both games. Jim O'Toole won the nightcap after a four inning opening. Cincinnati used 34 players to Houston's 17.
Athens Legion baseball team, facing elimination, won 11-2 over Logan after a 4-1 loss to Lancaster, then beat McArthur 9-0 and Racine 7-2. McArthur and Racine are out. Athens plays Lancaster at 10 a.m. today with a possible rematch at 1 p.m.
Washington reports players and club representatives meet to discuss shortening the 162 game schedule to 153 games in 1963. They also seek to eliminate night games on the last day of series to avoid teams traveling and facing games upon arrival.
In Los Angeles top American sprinters Wilma Rudolph Ward and Olga Connolly shone at the AAU Championships as records fell. Rudolph Ward clocked 10.8 seconds in the 100 yards, Connolly set a new discus mark, and other winners included Tyus four by 440 relay champions and Brown in the 220.
Baseball standings show New York leading the American League with 46 wins and Cleveland close at 47. The All Star game is set for Washington with Chicago beating Milwaukee 7-3 and Cincinnati routing Houston 12-12 in extra innings.
The Thoroughbred Racing Association may award two honors for Admiral's Voyage, including most miles traveled and most close losses in major races. After a head loss to Drill Site in the Hollywood Derby, Admiral's Voyage marked his fourth $100,000 plus defeat by the narrowest margin. International league scores and other boxing and golf results are listed for New York Portland Tokyo and other cities.
In Troon Scotland 356 players from many nations begin a two stage 72 hole chase to crown the British Open champion at Old Troon and Loch Green. Favorite Arnold Palmer defends his title from Birkdale while Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Peter Thomson and Dai Rees are listed among top contenders amid heavy betting.
Highlights include batting leaders with Runnels Boston .340 and Rollins Minnesota 108 hits. Pitching figures show Foytack Detroit 71 decisions, .875. Koufax Los Angeles 203 strikeouts. Minor league notes from the Pacific Coast League list Spokane and Portland victory, San Diego 12 Salt Lake City 11.
The Chicago White Sox sweep a doubleheader from Cleveland 6-3 and 8-4 to topple the Indians from first place. Maxwell homered, tripled, and added four singles with three RBIs, matching his Sunday hitting reputation.
Right handed aces Jim Bunning of Detroit and Don Drysdale of the Dodgers expected to start for the American and National Leagues in the 32nd All-Star Game at the new D C Stadium. Willie Mays Tommie Davis Orlando Cepeda Roberto Clemente Ken Boyer anchor NL lineup. Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Leon Wagner and Jim Gentile pace AL.
Bobby Littler son of Ath ens Country Club pro Bob Littler led amateurs for the second straight pro tourney in Flint Michigan finishing with 302 after rounds of 72 79 73 and 78 He sits in Dayton this week for the 56th Amateur Tourney and previously led the Eastern Open in Baltimore.
Rain at Dayton Speedway postponed the 300 lap race to Saturday. Dick Freeman of Dayton had qualified in 21.28 seconds, four-tenths off the track record, before showers interrupted action.
Bill Collins, 33, a veteran pro golfer from Miami Florida, earns $9000 at the Flint Open after a final round 72 and a total 284 to edge Dave Ragan by one stroke. Ragan collects $4000, while former Flint champion Bill Casper and Doug Sanders tie for 286 totals.
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