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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1962

Page

8

Nicklaus Captures Open in a Championship Debut

Jack Nicklaus, 22, wins the 62nd U.S. Open in an 18 hole playoff over Arnold Palmer by three strokes. The Ohio State product displays precise putting and long drives, establishing himself as Palmer’s top challenger and a rookie record money winner. He plans to finish his business degree at Ohio State.

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Nicklaus Wins U S Open in Playoff Over Palmer

Jack Nicklaus, at 22 one of the youngest U S Open champions, defeated Arnold Palmer by three strokes after an 18 hole playoff at Oakmont. He credited smoother putting and a lower ball flight with using a road map of the greens to seal the win.

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Johansson Reclaims Spotlight With European Title Win

Ingemar Johansson battles back to form in Goteborg Sweden earning the European heavyweight crown with an eighth round knockout of Dick Richardson of Wales. He hints at rest before facing Floyd Patterson or Sonny Liston for the world title in the near future.

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Michigan New College Kine Triumph Over Santa Clara

Michigan its new NCAA baseball champions beat Santa Clara 5-4 in 15 innings at Omaha. The Wolverines clinched the title on a wild pitch that allowed Jim Babel to score from third, capping a week of brilliant play by Santa Clara ace Bob Garibaldi.

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Major League Standings and Sunday Results

American League standings show Cleveland leading with 36 wins and 24 losses, followed by Minnesota and New York. Sunday results include Cleveland over New York 6-1 and Detroit sweeping Boston 8-0, with Los Angeles beating Chicago 5-3 and Baltimore defeating Washington 4-3.

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Revenge Gained At Reds Expense In Cleveland Sweep

The Phillies dominated the Reds 7-2 in Philadelphia as Roy Sievers and Don Demeter drove in five runs. Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a skid with a 6-2 win over Houston while the Giants beat the Cardinals 6-3 on Tom Haller’s ninth inning homer. The Mets endured a six game skid after two losses to Chicago. Lou Brock led the Cubs with a right-center bleacher shot at the Polo Grounds.

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Browns Sell Nagler and Powell to Cowboys in Cash Deal

Cleveland Browns trade veteran end Gern Nagler and fullback Preston Powell to the Dallas Cowboys for cash. The moves follow recent acquisitions of fullbacks Charley Seales and Merrill Douglas to back running star Jim Brown, the NFL's leading rusher for five straight seasons.

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Moose smother Jonesy's in Athens Little League clash

The Moose outscored Jonesy's 12-2 behind four-hit pitching from three hurlers. Jonesy's bounced back to defeat Rotary 23-4 as S Reis hit a four-bagger and Dennis Rapp joined two other Moose players with two homers in the doubleheader.

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Chauncey Chauncey Personal Notices of Visitors and Guests

Chauncey personal column lists visitors and guests from nearby towns including Norman and Freeman families in Nelsonville, Walker and Keifer in Corning, Fen der in Columbus, Civille in Dayton, Leffler in North Field, Spaulding and Fielder in Chauncey, and Ross in Waverly. It notes trips to Seattle World's Fair and travel routes between Seattle and Buckley Washington.

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Chauncey Bible School Picnic Held at Rachelmacher Park

Chauncey community hosted the Vacation Bible School picnic Monday evening at Rachelmacher Park Logan. Thanks to parents and friends for arranging transportation and attendance of all children to the Bible School and picnic.

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Jets Sweep Doubleheader Versus Syracuse

The Columbus Jets rallied to beat Syracuse 9-6 and 9-7 on Sunday, overturning late deficits as Syracuse relief faltered. Will Stargill delivered a three run triple in the nightcap to seal the win in front of the New York area crowd.

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Indians Sweep Yankees to Take Early AL Lead

The Indians dominated New York with 6-1 and 6-3 wins, extending their AL lead to two games. Dick Donovan earned his 10th victory as Cleveland surged and the crowd reached 70,918 in a holiday mood.

Indians Sweep Yankees in Four-Game Clincher

Cleveland manager Mel McGaha credits a four game sweep over the New York Yankees for a two game AL lead. The Indians improved to 36-24 with strong pitching and run support, while Yankees slide to third and three games behind Minnesota. Ralph Houk cautions the defending champions are not finished.

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Reedsville Registers 6 4 Pony League Win

Reedsville edged Chester 5-4 as Charles Barnhart doubled in the sixth inning scoring Junior Barber for the go ahead run. Barber started the rally with a single and stole second. Ronnie Holsinger earned the win over Charles Knight. It was Reedsville Pony League’s first game.

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British Driver Wins Belgian Grand Prix

British driver Jimmy Clark won the Belgian Automobile Grand Prix at Francorchamps driving a Lotus. He set an average speed record of 131.895 mph for 1500cc cars. Graham Hill finished second in a BRM, Phil Hill third in a Ferrari, and Ricardo Rodriguez fourth in a Ferrari.

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