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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

6

Privacy Demands in Pro Sports Prompt Player Rebellion

A columnist notes a minor Houston Colts revolt over wearing Western garb and argues athletes sacrifice privacy for fame. It cites Dick Farrell and Pidge Brown cited for traveling out of uniform, manager Harry Craft's rebuke, and broader limits like dress codes and media bans.

Houston Colts Colts Dick Farrell Pidge Brown Cincinnati Chicago Harry Craft Hal Smith

National League Batting Leaders Highlights and Key Stats

The data shows Williams Chicago tops NL batting at .359 with 100 at bats or more, followed by Gonzalez Philadelphia at .347. Mays San Francisco leads runs with 53, while Cepeda and Davis pace RBIs for San Francisco and Los Angeles respectively. Mays also hits 75 homers, Williams 71, and Francisco 19 with Cepeda 15. In the at bats category Jimenez Kansas City hits .362, with Howser Siebern leading in runs and Kaline Detroit in RBIs with 38. Gentile Baltimore and Cash Detroit top the homer list with 15 and 14 respectively.

Williams Chicago Gonzalez Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Wills Los Angeles T. Davis Cepeda Jimenez Kansas City Essegian Cleveland Howser Siebern Green Minnesota

Romanouski shoots No 5 hole in one at Athens Club

Jim Romanouski led round one of the Southeastern Ohio Golf Tourney qualifiers at Athens Country Club with a 71 and the club's first official hole in one this spring on No 5. He teamed with Art Chiki to win the best ball event with a net 69. second place went to Fred Swearingen and Art Smith Sr. Other qualifiers include Art Smith Sr. 72 and many players posting 75 to 82.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirate Club Jim Romanouski Southeastern Ohio Athens Country Club Romanouski Art Chiki Fred Swearingen Art Smith Sr Romanovski Chiki Blaine Cornwell Johnny Parfitt Carmen lLcrubbio Kermit Bloseer Art Smith Jr Butch Gardner Fred Schleicher Kenny Kerr Charles Mitchell Robin Gardner Bill Biggs

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights Memorial Day Guests

Memorial Day visitors and guests fill Chauncey and nearby towns as families entertain relatives from Columbus Athens Willoughby Akron Youngstown and Washington District. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs James Rodehaver Mrs Norah Neighbors and families hosting relatives and friends over the holiday.

George Fitzer Bob Sanders Florida Ernest Sanders Athens Mae Omen Ruth Franklin Columbus Alex Ross Glouster Pearly Clark Leo Bob McMenaway Akron Jake Warner William Warner James Rodehaver Norah Mrs. Neighbors Neil Tippett David Susan Indian Lake Brookin Gene Jennings Burg Johnston Charles Fender Charles Howard George Fischer Willoughby Vernon Sewell Youngstown

Nelsonville Leagues Open Summer Baseball Schedule

Nelsonville's summer baseball program opens Tuesday June 5 with Pony League games Saltz Insurance versus Fosters and Deeds Dairy versus Rotary. Other matchups include Mechanicsburg versus Mechems and Buchtel versus Waterloo. Little League and Pee Wee games follow with times at 5 30 p m.

Nelsonville Robert Sheskey Darrell Figgins Pony League Saltz Insurance Fosters Deeds Dairy Rotary Mechanicsburg Mechems Buchtel Waterloo Brooks Volunteer Firemen Electric Co Cokers Nelsonville Lumber Co United Shoe Local Sohio Pee Wee League Oakley Insurance Sylvania Rascals K. of

Hebert Wins Memphis Open In Sudden Death Playoff

Lionel Hebert of Lafayette La recovered from a late regulation setback to win the Memphis Open on the Colonial Country Club Course. He defeated Gary Player and Gene Littler in a 19th hole playoff with a 30 foot birdie, earning $6400.

Memphis Tenn Lionel Hebert Lafayette South Africa Gary Player Gene Littler Hebert Littler Bruce Crampton Jay Hebert Don January Tommy Jacobs Billy Maxwell Bert Weaver Bob Verney Gay Brewer, Jr

Tebbetts levelled criticism at umpire Landes after Braves win

Milwaukee manager Birdie Tebbetts accused NL umpire Stan Landes of bullying after a 6-4 victory over the Cardinals. Tebbetts, angered by Landes threatening to eject catcher Del Crandall and later him, said he must protect his players and uphold respect for umpires.

Birdie Tebbetts Stan Landes Milwaukee Braves Landes Tebbetts Braves St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee del Crandall Crandall

Baseball Scores And Schedule From Today And Tomorrow

Multiple games listed with results from Detroit 8 Cleveland 6 New York 6 Los Angeles 3 Chicago 2 Baltimore 0 Minnesota 7 Washington 5 and further matchups including Boston at Kansas City rain. Tomorrow Washington at Baltimore Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston Kansas City at Minnesota Chicago at Los Angeles Philadelphia 7 Los Angeles Milwaukee 6 St Louis 4 Chicago 6 Cincinnati 3 Houston 10 Pittsburgh 6 3 and more slated with dates and venues.

Detroit Cleveland New York Los Angeles Chicago Baltimore Minnesota Washington Boston Kansas City Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Cme Los Ang Kan. City al Boston National League Pittsburgh St. Louis Phila New York Yankees Indians Elston Howard Twins Orioles Boston Red Sox Athletics New York Mets Don Messi

Famed Horse Announcer Clem McCarthy Dies at 79

New York report says Clem McCarthy, famed horse race and prize fight announcer, died at Dresden Madison nursing home after years of illness since 1956. He began in 1927 at Arlington Park and broadcast thousands of races. once miscalled 1947 Preakness but corrected on air. Wife Vina Smith died in 1949.

McCarthy Bronx Dresden Madison Arlington Park Race Track Chicago Faultless Jet Pilot Vina Smith Rochester N.Y

Belmont Stakes to showcase 94th running rich field

Belmont Park aims for a 10-horse line up in the 125000 added Belmont Stakes the richest in the event s history with Kentucky Derby winner Decidedly and Preakness champ Greek Money likely starters.

New York Decidedly Belmont Park

Tigers Rally Past Indians In Sixth Straight Win

Detroit beat Cleveland 8-6 to extend its streak to 12 wins in 15 and jump from seventh to fourth place. The Tigers built a 6-0 lead behind Don Messi before the Indians added four runs, as Detroit pulled away late in the game amid a crowded American League standings race.

Detroit Tigers Cleveland Howard John Blanchard Yankee Roland Sheldon Los Angeles Angels Bob Rodgers Earl Averill Marshall Bridges Minnesota Senators Bob Allison Jack Kralick Lennie Green Vic Power Kralick Joe Cunningham John Buzhardt White Sox Orioles Chuck Estrada Chicago Cunningham Buzhardt Mike Hershberger

Williams Seeks Batting Crown After Rookie Year

Cubs star Billy Williams, baseball’s 1961 NL rookie of the year, leads the league with a .359 average and 11 homers as he pursues a batting championship. He credits his success to timing and wrist hitting, while idol Ernie Banks contemplates a possible shift in Cub hero status.

Chicago Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Williams Ernie Banks Cub Banks Billy

Thailand Fighter Named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month

Pone Kingpetch of Thailand is Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Month after defending his flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Kyo Noguchi in Tokyo. The piece notes his 112 pound crown and month of victory.

New York Pone Kingpetch Thailand Ring Magazine Kyo Noguchi Japan Tokyo

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