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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1962

Page

8

Finley targets Manny Jimenez and a golf grudge match teased

Charles C Finley criticizes Manny Jimenez from Mayo Clinic calling for home runs over singles. Jimenez, batting .337 with 86 singles and 10 homers, vows to swing for power while Hank Bauer mediates. Also a Columbus golf grudge match hype between Palmer and Nicklaus and a college hole in one by Cliff Coursey Jr. at Ohio University.

Kansas City Athletics Charles C. Finley Mayo Clinic Manny Jimenez Finley Chunky Jimenez Jimenez Hank Bauer Ohio University Cliff Coursey Jr Cliff University Gerald Vermillion Fletcher Gilders Charley Smith

Jim Ray Smith Reverses Retirement To Return To Browns

Ohio sports brief reports guard Jim Ray Smith will return for another season with the Cleveland Browns after contacting president Arthur B. Modell. He cites not letting his old partners down and will report to the summer camp this weekend. Army set: William B. Blankenship Jr. aims for a third straight pistol title at Camp Perry. Bowling Green State University names Maurice O. Sandy director of intramural athletics for men.

Hiram Jim Ray Smith Cleveland Browns Arthur B. Modell Browns Camp Perry Army William B. Blankenship Jr Richmond Bowling Green Bowling Green State University Maurice O. Sandy Mayfield High School Sandy UCLA

Klippstein Completes Reds Sweep Over Pirates

Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 3 to complete a four game sweep, extending their winning streak to nine and inching within one game of third place. Johnny Klippstein earned the win with help from Bill Henry. Jerry Lynch homered and Don Blasingame, Vada Pinson, and Frank Robinson drove in runs. The Braves visit for a four game set next with Jim O'Toole facing Lew Burdette.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Klippstein Bill Henry Twarin Hamare Hv Cardin En Coleman Jerry Lynch Pirates Frank Robinson Lynch Pittsburgh Bob Skinner Reds Vada Pinson Don Blasingame Pinson Smoky Burgess Robinson Coleman Milwaukee Braves Jim O’toole Lew Burdette Braves Cincy Pittsburgh Virdon RBI Enone Blasingame Aoneenne Robinson Edwards Cardenas Klippstein Denry Law Marshall Gibbon Cincinna Blasime Igess Marshall Mazeroski Skinner L—Law Virdon vUrackowski Sudo Forman Gorman

Kubek's Release Poses Dilemma for Yankees

Yankees manager Ralph Houk faces a rare extra problem as Tony Kubek completes military duty and returns. Kubek is too good to keep off the roster, but spots are crowded by Tom Tresh’s breakout at shortstop and Hector Lopez’s improved left field play. Tresh homered and Lopez drove in two as New York routed Boston 13-3.

Associated Press Ralph Houk New York Yankees Tony Kubek Kubek iYanks Tom Tresh Hector Lopez Tresh Phil Linz Lopez Yanks Boston Red Sox Chicago Washington Warren Spahn Milwaukee New York Jets Red Sox Gene Conley Los Angeles Clete Boyer Conley Elston Howard Dale Long

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Report

In the American League New York leads with 58 wins and a .604 win rate, followed by Los Angeles 56 .571, Minnesota 54 .545, and Cleveland 50 .521. The standings include Chicago Baltimore Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington and other clubs with varying records. Sunday action includes Stewart at Amesville and several college area matches.

W. L. Pet New York Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington

Gary Player Disqualified At Montreal

Montreal report on the Canadian Open where George Knudson led with a 67 after rain delays. Gary Player self-penalized later for reporting a 75 instead of 76 on a hole, prompting his disqualification despite the event’s surprising round standings.

Montreal Toronto George Knudson South Africa Gary Player United States Knudson Royal Canadian Golf Association J. P. Anglin ACGA Don Fairfield George Bayer Bobby Brue Ron Thomas Wilf Homeruik Bob Shave Jr Dave Hill Nick Westock Jack Nicklaus

Golf Exhibition Duels Palmer and Nicklaus at Scioto

Tickets for the August 1 exhibition at Scioto Country Club Columbus are on sale at Athens Country Club and Hocking Hills Logan. The 2:30 p.m. start follows a 30 minute demonstration by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Free parking at the Columbus course.

Columbus Scioto Country Club Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Palmer Jack Nicklaus Athens Country Club Hocking Hills Logan

Indians Win 10-9 at Crosley Field

In Athens a doubleheader included the Indians Hot Stove League defeating the Dodgers 10-9. Little League Kiwanis edged Jonesy's 9-5. Several players will travel to Cincinnati Saturday for the Reds versus Milwaukee game.

Athens Indians Dodgers Kiwanis Jonesy Cincinnati Milwaukee

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