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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1960

Page

10

Pirates Giants Showdown Opens Series At Candlestick

National League leading Pirates visit San Francisco for a three game set with the second place Giants. Bob Friend vs Sam Jones slated in a key early showdown as Pittsburgh holds a one game edge. Giants aim to snap home skid and close gap in the standings.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Candlestick Park Bob Friend Sam Jones Bucs Milwaukee Braves Johnny Logan Lew Burdette Logan Jack Sanford George Maranda

Palmer Opens Open with 66 as Palmer Dashes to 4-1 Odds

Masters champion Arnold Palmer shot 66 to boost his Open odds to 4-1 at Cherry Hills. Bob Rosburg praised Palmer’s shotmaking and noted soft greens and light rough, with analysts predicting possible record scores if conditions hold. The event is at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado.

Denver Arnold Palmer Bob Rosburg Palmer Rosburg U.S. Golf Assn Ben Hogan Riviera Los Angeles Cherry Hills Country Club Rocky Mountains

Booting SSO Res Bowl Fague

A cryptic note from an OCR segment mentions SSO and a res bowl in a partially legible outline. The fragmented text implies a sports or event context with acronyms and possible team or venue references. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.

Local Bowling Scores Highlight Ath ens Office Supply

Reading shows high series and game marks for men and women led by G Garland and J Woolery. Team results list Logan's Dougan's Tractor Robert's Clothing and several others with Athens Office Supply posting four wins.

Athens G. Garland J. Woolery Logan's Dougan's Tractor Sales Robert's Clothing Sundry Coker Dist K&L’s Athens Office Supply Jack & Jill Robert’s K.w.&a Dougan K.&l Strawn G Garland Harmony Eeee Wingett Kasler Peters Owwee Tom Ee Ee Leffler Bien Cancee Ramseth Woolerjee Peters Letfier

Legion Plays Logan Again in Return Game

Athens American Legion coach Merlyn Phillips takes the squad to Logan for a return contest after Sunday’s rain shortened 6-3 win. John Wend won his first season start, Athens sits 1-2, Charles Douglas led with three of eight hits, Harvey and Douglas each had a triple, and Newark swept a twin bill earlier.

Logan American Legion Athens Logan Wend Kenny Harvey Steve Dalton Charles Dou Glas Douglas Art Smith Boyd Cornwell Rich Bacon Harvey Legion Newark

Draft Bill Opens Path For Senate Vote On Baseball Draft

Washington bill would let major league clubs own or control only 40 exempt players and delays drafting until four years in organized baseball. It raises questions about Continental League eligibility and the bill head toward the Senate Judiciary Committee without recommendation.

Senate Judiciary Committee Senate

Ortiz Favored Over Loi In Junior Welterweight Title Fight

San Francisco reports Carlos Ortiz rated the favorite at about 9-5 over Italian Duilio Loi for Wednesday night’s junior welterweight title bout at the Cow Palace. Ortiz seeks a stepping stone to a lightweight title, with Loi boasting a strong European welterweight record.

San Francisco New Yorker Carlos Ortiz Duilio Loi Cow Palace

Orioles and Indians Open Critical Four Game AL Lead Clash

Baltimore and Cleveland begin a pivotal four game set to decide the AL lead with New York two games back after a Monday win. Jim Perry aims for a sixth straight win for Cleveland while Milt Pappas or Billy Hoeft start for Baltimore.

Baltimore Cleveland New York Yankees Kansas City Orioles Indians Yankees New York Washington Chicago Boston Detroit Jim Perry Milt Pappas Billy Hoeft The Birds

U S Miler Bowden Injured in Arm Forces Meet

Don Bowden America’s first four-minute miler tore his Achilles tendon in the Armed Forces Track Championships at Quantico and had surgery. The Army lieutenant said crutches will keep him from training for months and a year of recovery lies ahead. Bowden, 23, set a 3:58.7 for the mile three years earlier and remains the second fastest half miler with 1:47.2. Tom Courtney holds the world record at 1:46.8.

Quantico Don Bowden America Rome University of California Armed Forces Bowden United States Tom Courtney Courtney

MacPherson Wins Pace at Scioto Downs in Rain

MacPherson a five year old bay gelding owned and driven by Jules Louise won the $1000 Class B pace at Scioto Downs defeating Jerry H. and Grand Pearl Volo. The 2:04 1-5 victory came in wet footing with a $9.20 payoff for Win MacPherson.

Columbus Win MacPherson Jules Louise Scioto Downs Paul MacPherson Jerry H

McArthur Legion Seeks Local Baseball Games

The American Legion team at McArthur seeks home and away games with nearby squads. Interested clubs should contact Bob Coman at McArthur.

American Legion McArthur Bob Coman

Bridgwater Machine Versus Rollerbow Delayed By Wet Grounds

Monday Pony League action between Bridgwater Machine and Rollerbow was postponed due to wet fields. The schedule lists further games: Sheriffs versus Gibsons on Wednesday and Bridgwater versus Gibson on Thursday, with detailed box scores and player names for multiple teams and events across the league.

Bridgwater Machine Sheriffs Gibsons Bridgwater Gibson

Reds Seek Wally Post Trade Before Deadline

Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul says he plans long phone talks to land outfielder Wally Post before midnight Wednesday. He doubts a deal can be made with any club asking to swap frontline players for several bench players.

Gabe Paul Philadelphia Phils Wally Post Wally Paul Reds

Buffalo Nips Columbus 2-1 in IL action

The International League standings show Toronto Maple Leafs winning 7-4 over Havana to stay first. Buffalo beat Columbus 2-1 as Rochester blanked Richmond 7-0, keeping Toronto 34 games ahead of Buffalo in the IL.

Columbus Buffalo Richmond Rochester Miami Montreal Havana Toronto Leafs

Solons Quiz LaMotta In Opening Of Probe

Senate investigators summon Jake LaMotta former middleweight boxing champion for questioning in a probe into alleged underworld links with boxing promotion. Kefauver notes New York bribe offers inquiry and plans to probe two Madison Square Garden 1947 bouts and the 1949 title win over Marcel Cerdan in Detroit.

Washington Senate Jake LaMotta Estes Kefauver D-Tenn The Antitrust New York State LaMotta Kefauver Underworld Madison Square Garden Marcel Cerdan Detroit

Moench Leads Junior Open Medalist Honors

In Mansfield the North Central Ohio Junior Open begins with 64 survivors from 186 entrants. Tim Moench of Upper Arlington High School shot 38 34 72 to earn medalist honors as the top scorer in the championship flight match play.

Moench Mansfield Tim Moench Upper Arlington High School

Unclear Box Score Details From Aboard Matchups

A fragmented score list shows teams including Denver Dallas Fort Worth St Paul Indianapolis Houston Charleston Minneapolis Louisville with scattered point totals and no cohesive game narrative. The partial data lacks dates venues or outcomes.

St. Paul Indianapolis Houston Charleston Minneapolis Louisville

Daley in line for Yankees as Lopez trade talk heats up

A's Bud Daley leads American League with eight wins stirring Yankees interest in Hector Lopez. Casey Stengel denies trade specifics while confirming Lopez is in demand from Boston, Cleveland and Chicago. Lopez is a switch hitter with run producing potential.

Kansas City Bud Daley New York Yankees Yankee Casey Stengel Hector Lopez Boston Cleveland Chicago Casey Stengel

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