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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1963

Page

10

Yankees without Mantle face AL with win emphasis

Yankee manager Ralph Houk, from Baltimore, warned the AL they can win the pennant without Mickey Mantle after the outfielder broke a bone in his left foot. Houk cited rising team spirit and vowed to batte harder as the Yankees dropped to four losses in five games following a 4 2 defeat to the Orioles. Also notes of minor scores from Pacific Coast League and a June bowl meeting for juniors.

New York Mickey Mantle Yankee Ralph Houk Mantle Baltimore Yankees Houk Maryland Orioles

Cubs St Louis Crowd Frisco For NL Lead In Tight Three Way Tie

Cubs and Cardinals push to join San Francisco atop the NL after wins. McDaniel seals Cubs win with 10th inning homer and key plays, while Altman drives in the winning run for St Louis in a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia. Cincinnati sweeps Pittsburgh. Baltimore regains first in AL with 4-2 over New York.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs Bob Kennedy Larry Jackson Lindy McDaniel St. Louis San Francisco Giants Cardinals McDaniel Kennedy Jackson Chicago George Altman Don Cardwell Altman Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Frank Robinson Gordy W. L. Pet San Fran Los Angeles Milwaukee Houston New York

Reds Batting Showdowns Highlight Twin Bill Outcomes

Major League standings and results feature the Reds' rivals in the American League. Baltimore and New York split a day, while Chicago and Kansas City remain midpack. Multiple games listed for today and tomorrow across both leagues with several night matches.

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

Robinson Takes Over RBI Leadership With 2 Homers

In a twi night doubleheader at Forbes Field the Reds beat the Pirates 7-5 and 10-5. Frank Robinson hit his 10th and 11th homers, driving in three runs and boosting his RBI lead. Gordon Coleman contributed five RBIs in game two as Cincinnati overwhelmed Pittsburgh. Jim Maloney earned his eighth win against two losses, while Pi rates pitchers struggled in both games.

Pirate Cincinnati Forbes Field Pirates Reds Frank Robinson Gordy Coleman Robinson Jim Maloney Jerry Lynch Smoky Burgess Bill Mazeroski Bucs Coleman Joey Jay Jay Jim Pagliaroni Joe Gibbon Don Schwall

College Athletes Face AAU Clash Over St Louis Meet

The United States Track and Field Federation and the Amateur Athletic Union remain at odds over participation rules for a forthcoming meet to select a squad to face Russia. Gen Douglas MacArthur is weighing two bylaw questions on athlete approval and mandatory AAU registration amid a stalled truce.

New York United States Track and Field Federation Amateur Athletic Union Russia Douglas MacArthur Houston Gen. MacArthur Kennedy St. Louis USTFF AAU William Russell Don Hull Hull

Burda hits three homers as Columbus routs Richmond

Bob Burda slugged three homers and drove in six runs as Columbus defeated Richmond 11 to 1. The outfielder, who previously toiled with St Louis and Atlanta, boosted his International League total to 12 and has eight homers in nine days.

Associated Press Bob Burda St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Atlanta Columbus Richmond Virginians Burda St. Louis

Belmont Stakes Field Grows With Seven Expected

Belmont Stakes draws seven for the 95th edition, led by ChatEAU GAY after Derby upset and Preakness runner-up Candy Spots. Entries include Top Gallant Tom Cat Insurrection Bon Jour and Choker, all at 126 pounds. Purse totals $145,450 with $101,700 to the winner.

New York California Aqueduct

Athens Legion Opens Season With Sunday Doubleheader

The Athens Legion baseball team starts its season at home Sunday with a 2 p.m. doubleheader against Logan at the Athens High diamond. Coach Ed Bannow has 22 games scheduled and a Friday practice planned. Don Finsterwald of Athens shot 70 in Thursday's Buick Open first round as storms washed out play.

McDaniel Altman Ken Boyer Bobby Shantz Phil Ed Bauta Ray Sadecki Athens Legion Logan Ed Bannow Athens High Diamond Don Finsterwald Athens

Amateurs Bend Brits to Reach Semis at St Andrews

Two Americans Dr Edgar Updegraff and Dr Ron Luceti advanced to the British Amateur Golf Championship semifinals at St Andrews. Defending champ Dick Davies fell to Michael Lunt 1 up in a tight quarterfinal decided on the 18th green. Other scores include International League results Columbus 11 Richmond 1 and Toronto 5 Jacksonville 4.

ST. Andrews Scotland Edgar Updegraff Tucson Ron Luceti San Francisco Germany Dick Davies Pasadena Calif Michael Lunt

Boxing results from Miami bout Clarence Robinson defeats Jimmy Beasley

Clarence Robinson of Opa-Locka Florida outpointed Jimmy Beasley of Fort Lauderdale in an eight round boxing match held in Miami Florida. Robinson won on points as the referee scored the bout in his favor.

Miami Fla Clarence Robinson Opa-Locka Jimmy Beasley Fort Lauderdale

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