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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

9

Gordon Narrowly Falls, Still Among Nation's Top Golfers

Ohio University golfer Ed Gordon exited the NCAA Championship in the quarterfinals with a 2 and 1 loss to Ohio State's Mike Podolski after a morning win over Notre Dame's Tom Grace. Gordon still ranks among the top eight in the nation, the best finish by a OU player.

Gordon Lafayette Ind Ohio University Ed Gordon Ohio State Mike Podolski Notre Dame Tom Grace Grace Podolski Buckeye Jack Nicklaus Midwest Bobcat Gan State al Badger Stanford Steve Smith Nicklaus Michigan State Gene Hunt

Phillies push free agent draft to curb big signing bonuses

Philadelphia General Manager John Quinn criticizes MLB for costly bonuses to high school graduates. He backs a pro football style draft as a remedy and says Phillies might back legislation at upcoming meetings. Quinn notes past bonus spending was high but says this year Phillies did not sign many big money players.

Philadelphia John Quinn Philadelphia Phillies Quinn Phillies

Chauncey Personal Notes From Columbus Visit

Mrs Alex Kozma Mrs Adolph Earich Millfield and Mrs Norman Earich Athens visited Columbus Tuesday to see Norman Earich's husband in University Hospital Corbin Norris Athens is recuperating at his daughter Eva Hawks home in Columbus Mr and Mrs Sherman Garten and David are visiting two days with Mrs Gartens parents Charles and Mrs Vincent Gartens on vacation en route to Tennessee and other southern states Mr and Mrs Robert Simpkins and son Frank vacationing at Byrdstown Tenn Mr and Mrs Ben Simpkins Dayton are on vacation at their farm in Millfield

Alex Kozma Adolph Earich Millfield Norman Earich Athens Columbus University Hospital Corbin Norris Grant Hospital Eva Hawk Sherman Garten David Garten Charles Vincent Gartens Tennessee Robert Simpkins Frank Byrdstown Tenn Ben Simpkins Dayton

Baseball Leaders in the American League Highlights

The article lists AL batting leaders Cash and Brandt in average, Mantle and Maris in runs, Cash and Maris in RBIs, Robinson and Piersall in hits, Power and Kubek in doubles, Wood and Landis in triples, Maris and Mantle in home runs, Aparicio and Howser in steals, Latman and Terry in pitching, and Ford and Ramos in strikeouts. Names include Cash, Brandt, Mantle, Maris, Robinson, Piersall, Kubek, O'Connell, Power, Howser, Wood, Landis, Keough, Aparicio, Ramos, and Ford.

Cash Detroit Brandt Baltimore Mantle New York Maris B. Robinson Piersall Cleveland Kubek Power Romano Howser Kansas City O’connell Washington Wood Landis Chicago Keough Aparicio

Baseball Leaders Showeye Pacing In 1965 Stats

The season highlights top players across teams. Cepeda leads runs batted in with 53 for San Francisco, while Robinson of Cincinnati tops in runs with 49. Pinson of Cincinnati has 86 hits and 13 stolen bases. Koufax of Los Angeles leads strikeouts with 111, as Miller of San Francisco records 6 0 with a 1 000 ERA.

Hoak Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Moon Los Angeles Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Cepeda Pinson Wills Coleman Virdon Stuart Clemente Mathews Miller Padres Koufax Williams

Local social visits and hospital patient update

Mrs. Ronald Essex of New Straitsville and Dr. Charles Patton hosted dinner guests Tuesday evening. Miss Edna Binderbasin lies in Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus after surgery in room 572. Athens resident Mrs. Pearl Clark and Columbus couple the Wilsons visited the George Campbell home. Seaman Dave Carter from Norfolk spent the weekend with his parents the Carters and siblings Mary and Mike.

Ronald Essex New Straitsville Charles Patton Edna Binderbasin Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Pearl Clark Athens Floyd Wilson George Campbell Dave Carter Norfolk John Carter Mary Mike

Baseball and standings snapshot from Thursday action

MLB results show Baltimore 8 Minnesota 2 and Detroit 6 Washington 4 with New York 8 Kansas City 3 and Boston 3 Los Angeles 2. National League leaders include Cincinnati 41 24 and Los Angeles 40 27 while Chicago and Philadelphia trade spots in mid table.

Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Baltimore Chicago Washington Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles National League W. L. Pet G.B Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Siane Philadlphia Columbus Charleston Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Toronto Richmond Syracuse

Success Dean Wins In Feature Scioto Trot

Success Dean owned by Byron Ruth of Chesterland won the $2500 class 18 trot at Scioto Downs beating Lib-Wick by a half length. The 2 05 1 5 time paid $3.60 with Lib-Wick at $2.60 and Eva's George at $7.20 show.

Columbus Dean Byron Ruth Chesterland Lib-Wick Scioto Downs Eva George

Jacksonville Eagles Sponsor Saturday Dance

The Jacksonville Eagles sponsor a Saturday night dance from 9 p.m. to midnight with music by the Rhythm Makers.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Rythm Makers

Bible School At Chauncey Attracts 105

The Chauncey Church of God hosted a one week Community Vacation Bible School drawing 105 enrollees. Themed The Church, the program included lessons, handiwork and demonstrations by departments. A cookies and kool aid treat and a park picnic were held for participants and families.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of God Mary Norris Florence Clarence Staley Stanley Norris Flora Kelzemberg Judy Way

Local Sandlot Ball League Notes From Athens Rollerbowl

Battery and fielding details from Athens Sandlot Ball games list players for Sheriffs, Bluebirds, Moose, and Medics with singles doubles and triples cited. Key performances include Greg Plant and Dick Berry contributing to late rallies and a Moose 8-8 tie outcome amid scattered box entries and participant names.

Don Rice David Brown Tom Kempton Doug McAfee Don McIntorf John Shea Herb Tucker Phil Alidhney Pang Seciee Dick Riley Kiwanis Moose Dick Berry Richard Gura Denny Snedden Larry Sams Mike Wakefield Greg Plant Dick Wheatley Murray Rose Darre!! Barnett Denver Stover

Point Pleasant Hosts Inaugural To Endie Wei Softball Tourney

The first annual To Endie Wei softball tournament will take place at Harmon Park Point Pleasant W Virginia from July 15 to 23 with games on Saturdays and Sundays. Entry fee 12 dollars covers trophies for winners and runners up. Deadline July 1 1961. Teams should contact Wallace Smith Jr 1409 Ohio St Point Pleasant or call 1509.

Harmon Park Point Pleasant W. Va Wallace Smith, Jr Ohio St

Glouster Board Opens Science Project Bids and Hires Music Teacher

The Glouster Exempted Village Board of Education opened bids for the Science Department Project II totaling about 3000 dollars with half reimbursed under Title III. They accepted the resignation of band instructor James Wisvari, appointed Miss LaDonna Wof as music teacher for 1961 62, and approved salaries of 127 980 dollars for the year. The board set July 11 for the next meeting.

Village Board of Education Charles Withem William Golding Arthur Janchius Williams Lumber Co Model School Equipment Co Miller Office Supply James Wisvari Glouster LaDonna Wo F Nelsonville

Bible School Pupils To Present Program At Glouster

Glouster minister Allard reports Vacation Bible School attendance averaging 98 over two weeks. The program is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Church of Christ. Six class displays will be shown after the program. A picnic at Glouster Park Friday ran from 11 a m to 1 p m for attendees.

Glouster Merrill Allard Church of Christ

Tigers Visit Cleveland to Open Four-Game Series

The league leading Tigers travel to Cleveland Stadium for a four game set, holding a three game lead over the Indians who have slumped after a nine game win streak. The Indians hit a rough patch with 18 errors in nine games and have dropped eight of 13 after their June 8 visit to Detroit.

Cleveland Detroit Tigers Indians Tribe Cleveland Stadium Motor City

Camp Rotan Hosts Day Camp by Scout Troop 152

Attending last week at Camp Rotan in Athens were Girl Scouts Penny Moody Jenny Fletcher Carol Cook Linda Cook Pamela Roy Sue Kozma Ann Russell Becky Dean and Linda Lovsey with adviser Mrs Dan Simpkins from Camp Chauncey Milified Troop 152.

Chauncey — Millfied Girl Scouts Dan Simpkins Camp Rotan Athens Penny Moody Jenny Fletcher Carol Cook Linda Cook Pamela Roy Sue Kozma Ann Russell Becky Dean Linda Lovsey

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