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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

8

Steubenville Leads Legion Action With Three Wins In Ohio

Steubenville and Elyria posted strong showings in the American Legion state tournament at Ohio University. Elyria 28 7 1 beat Cincinnati Sycamore 6 1 behind Frederick Berg while Steubenville topped Athens 4 2 as Athens battled jitters. Euclid topped Portsmouth 11 9, Ashtabula edged Bridgeport 4 3, Bellefontaine outlasted Archbold 6 5 in 11 innings, and Marion defeated Fairborn 8 2.

American Legion Ohio University Hudson Steubenville Athens University Elyria Post 12 District 5 Frederick Berg Cincinnati Sycamore Berg Cincinnati Russ Nagleson Eylria Bill Stanforth Scott Kretchmar Stanforth Bob Dix Elyria Bridgeport Euclid RRS AO Athe Fairborn Marion Cutter Dicken Sutton Ss L. Merchant Poe Young Evans Cf Neilson Willet Gould If Nagleson If Roberts Sullivan Kretchmar Williet Maginn E.J. Merchant Sutton Cooper RBI Dix Rodgers Temple Robinson Sac—Berg Sb— Gillson Spouse Rosenberry Ful Gould van Valkton Yea Bb—Ripley Mayhew Jaycox Crumbley So—Ripley Ripley Pat Eddy The Plains Ohio American Legion Archer Messenger Sportsphoto

Definite threat for state title seen in Camp Chase win

Columbus Camp Chase defeated Hudson 7-2 behind Dave Roberts 15 strikeouts as both pitchers held strong in a regional tourney. Don Poling broke the game open with a three-run shot, while Roberts and Warren Fifer fanned nine to keep Hudson at bay. Columbus meets Marion next, with the winner advancing toward Murphysboro Illinois for the Regional 5 title.

Columbus Camp Chase Hudson Dave Roberts Roberts Warren Fifer Fifer Columbus Fullley Don Poling Camp Chase Bob Bedell Marion Murphysboro Ill Hudson Abrh Parrett Dingle Workman Brunner Wilson Bedell Hill If Hicklerf Ee Gregg Steen Hakes Sent Humbard Rex Gray Clark Neilson Nickel Wilson P Manine RBI Gray Poling Rex Humbard Gray Dingledine So—Roberts

AL Steals All-Star Show From Nationals In 9-4 Win

The American League defeated the National League 9-4 at Wrigley Field before 38,359 fans. Key moments included Colavito and Wagner homering for the AL, Runnels delivering a pinch-hit homer, and Aaron disputing a ruling on a central-field play. Houk and Hutchinson managed 20 and 25 players respectively as AL tied and then pulled ahead.

Syyve Ralph Houk Yankee National League Wrigley Field Nationals John Roseboro Victors Runnels Colavito Wagner Homer Dave Stenhouse Washington Art Mahaffey Dick Farrell Houston Brooks Robinson Billy Moran Hank Aaron Willie Mays Ken Burkhardt Aaron Fred Hutchinson Hutchinson Warren Spahn Bob Purkey Jimmy Davenport Houk Hutch

Jets climb into first division with ninth straight over Rochester

In Cleveland Columbus extended its 10th straight win in the International League, beating Rochester 5-2 to push into the first division. The Jets also won their ninth straight against Rochester as part of the streak.

Associated Press Columbus Jets Rochester

Winged Demon Wins Scioto Featured Trot

Winged Demon captured the featured seventh race for C2 trotters at Scioto Downs in 2:06 25 on Monday night. He led early and held off Royal Rod by a half length, returning $6.80. Royal Rod paid $5 and Yankee Volo paid $4.80 for the show.

Columbus Winged Demon C2 Trotters Scioto Downs Royal Rod Yankee Volo

Oguchi Beats Aragon In Tokyo Bout

Akira Oguchi of Japan handed J Aragon of the Philippines a ten round decision in Tokyo. Sonny Gill of Pasadena defeated Hugo Medina of Argentina in Santa Monica, Calif in ten rounds.

Tokyo Akira Oguchi Japan J. Aragon Philippines Santa Monica Calif Sonny Gill Pasadena Hugo Medina Argentina

Rozelle predicts four million NFL fans attend games

Moraga California Commissioner Pete Rozelle foresees about four million fans at league games this fall and that half the stadiums will be sold out in advance, including around 400 000 season tickets.

Moraga Calif Pete Rozelle

Wakefield Pitches Moose To 8-0 Win

Mike Wakefield’s one hit performance highlighted Monday’s Little League schedule as Moose defeated Kiwanis 8 to 0. The Lions also toppled Rotary 17 to 5. Wednesday’s Pee Wee schedule features Redwings Jrs Hawks at 1 pm and Eagles against Cardinals at 2:30. In Pony League, Gibson’s Sinclair faces Swearingen’s at 10 am.

Mike Wakefield Athens Moose Kiwanis Lions Rotary Pee Wee Redwings Jrs. Hawks Eagles Cardinals Gibson Sinclair Swearingen

Tuesday Legion Schedule and Monday Results

Legion schedule lists 9am events at multiple venues including Athens Portsmouth and Archbold Fairborn. Matches include Hudson Steubenville at noon and Columbus Marion at 3pm. Monday results show Steubenville over Athens 4-2 Elyria over Cincinnati Sycamore 6-1 Euclid routed Portsmouth 11-0 and other outcomes.

Anderson To Marietta College Announces Nelsonville Star

Nelsonville High School graduate and three-sport standout Anderson to attend Marietta College this fall. The 6-2, 185-pound athlete earned All-SECL honors and team rebound honors in basketball and also lettered in football and baseball. Son of Leo and his wife of 682 Jackson Street, Nelsonville, he plans to start studies in September.

Marietta David Anderson Nelsonville High School Marietta College Springster Leo Anderson Jackson St Nelsonville Young Anderson

Fast Pitch Begins Again In Athens League

The fourth round of the Athens Fast Pitch softball league starts Thursday with two games at 6 and 7 30. Con rath's faces the third round winner Robert's and Kasler's meets Swearingen's. Remaining schedule includes Aug 6 6 p.m. Conrath's vs Kasler's 7 30 Robert's vs Swearingen's and Aug 7 6 p.m. Robert's vs Kasler's 7 30 Conrath's.

Athens Conrath’s Robert’s Kasler Swearingen’s Conrath Robert's Swearingen

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