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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

10

Gallipolis Tennis and Golf News Highlights from Athens

In the Southeastern Ohio Golf seniors event Roy Paynter of Athens won Group C at Gallipolis with strong play after overcoming late trouble on No 16. Frank Rizak of Cambridge won the playoff against Jim Smith, who noted crowd noise didn’t affect his shot. Dow Finsterwald earned $31 in the Pro-am, with plans for a Shell Oil film in South America. Athens High football coach Don Eskey said Circleville will be his team's last opponent in the fall.

Gallipolis Henry Cherrington Harry Beckley Beckley John Swanson Young At Heart Athens Country Club Bob Noll Marietta Cherrington Roy Paynter Athens Ohio University No. 16 MM. Murphy Ott Sharp Fairgreens Country Club Logan Art Smith SR Smith Frank Rizak Cambridge Dow Finsterwald Ohio Finsterwald Shell Oil Company South America Athens High Don Eskey Bulldogs Circleville

Three Cities Eye AFL Expansion Talks

Representatives from Atlanta New Orleans and Kansas City meet AFL owners to discuss expansion to one or two cities. Each group pledges 25000 and projects 360000 for players plus aims for a 20000 ticket sale. Also noted is the death of famed billiards figure Peterson who inspired youth clubs with his shot artistry.

Boston Atlanta New Orleans Kansas City Peterson

Browns Sign Trio of Defensive Backs

Cleveland announces it has secured contract agreements with three defensive backs Don Fleming Bobby Franklin and Tom Franckhauser as part of its 1960s roster moves.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Don Fleming Bobby Franklin Tom Franckhauser

Funeral services for Charlie Peterson 82

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Charlie Peterson age 82 in Los Angeles. The obituary notes his long life, family ties, and community work. Interment details were not disclosed in the surviving fragment.

Los Angeles Charlie Peterson

Six in Massachusetts Handicap as Your Ali bhai Withdraws

A heel bruise has reduced the field to six for the $50,000 Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Your Ali bhai from Ebee H Stable was withdrawn after suffering a heel bone bruise in a Sunday workout.

Boston Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Ebee H Stable Your Alibhai New England

Hill to Start Eighth Season with St Louis Cardinals

Jimmy Hill returns his signed contract as he prepares to begin his eighth season with the St Louis Cardinals after rejoining the team today in a renewed deal.

ST. Louis Jimmy Hill St. Louis Football Cardinals

Yankees Win Over Tigers Behind Ford Shutout

Whitey Ford allowed two hits and a ninth inning threat as the Yankees beat Detroit 2-0. Phil Linz and Bill Skowron each delivered bunts for the runs, with Mantle returning in the outfield and Maris benched for rest.

Yankees Detroit Tigers Ford Marshall Bridges Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Dodgers Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Houston Yankee Ralph Houk Don Messi Maris Houk Mantle Messi Phil Linz Bill Skowron Yanks Ron Kline Heing Jake Wood Norm Cash

Major League standings and tonight's schedule

Standings show Cincinnati 13 games and Pittsburgh 13 inreported totals with several teams: San Francisco 8, St. Louis 6, Chicago 4, Philadelphia 4, Houston 3, New York 3, Milwaukee 6, Los Angeles. Tonight's games include Milwaukee at Los Angeles and Cincinnati at San Francisco among others, with several city pairings and a doubleheader noted for Chicago at Baltimore.

St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh New York Milwaukee Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francis Cleveland Detroit Minnesota Boston Baltimore Kansas City Washington Los St Louis Bay Phila Los Ang SOO Detroit de Kan City Wash

Giants Narrow Lead as Keough Shines for Reds

Cincinnati Reds best hitter has become Marty Keough as he bats .333 and drives in the lone run in a 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Keough, a former outfielder with a reputation for weak hitting, stepped up while Vada Pinson was injured and started producing in the lineup.

San Francisco Cincinnati Reds Robinson Pinson Marty Keough Keough Reds Giants Washington Johnny Klippstein Crosley Vada Pinson Wally Post Harvey Kuenn Post Don Blasingame Jim Maloney Joey Jay Jack Sanford

Nelsonville Standings in Summer Baseball Leagues

Nelsonville team standings in the three leagues through June 22 are listed, showing current order and performance. Data covers team positions, win loss records, and competitive rankings across the summer program.

Nelsonville

Athens Legion to host McConnells at high school diamond

Athens Legion baseball schedules a Thursday game at the high school diamond against McConnells starting at 5 p.m. Coach Ed Bannow plans to test pitcher Bill Woodell who has not pitched since May 22.

Reds Bob Purkey Bill Henry Walt Harrop Jr Shawnee High Walter Harrop New West Muskingum High School Dillon Licking View Athens Legion Lancaster McConnellsvile Ed Bannow Bill Woodell

Not Tennis Form 2251 Fans Impressed By Stoies At Wimbledon

Wimbledon 76th Championships open with fashion notes from Teddy Tinling as gowns reveal more than in 1949. Maria Bueno leads women with Darlene Hard and Miss Moran era rivals as Smith eyes singles title. In men, Chuck McKinley and Rod Laver advance as Americans stumble early.

Wimbledon England Gussie Moran Gussie Teddy Tinling Maria Bueno Brazil Tinling Miss Moran Margaret Smith Australia Carole Caldwell Santa Monieca Calif Darlene Hard Long Beach Miss Bueno

Pastrano Seeks Rematch With Arch Moore After Win

Willie Pastrano, returning to New Orleans after six years, defeated Irish Billy Ryan in 10 rounds and expressed desire for a rematch with Archie Moore. Promoters in New Orleans buzz about the bout as the prime money fight. Pastrano, from the French Market, now based in Miami Beach, says Moore is the big draw and the goal.

New Orleans Willie Pastrano Big Daddy Archie Moore Berlin Pastrano Miami Beach Billy Ryan Moore

Soviets Rout Bulgarians in Greco-Roman Wrestling

In Toledo the Soviet wrestlers dominated the opening day of the World Amateur Wrestling Tournament Greco-Roman division. They went 11–0 with seven falls including two by Amari Egadaze at 125.5 pounds and Vladimir Rosin at 154 pounds. The Bulgarians acknowledged their rivals’ strength as the Russians claimed likely team championship.

Toledo Amari Egadaze Vladimir Rosin

Gibsons topple Rollerbowl for first in Athens league

Gibsons knocked Rollerbowl from first place with an 11 to 2 win in Athens Recreation League action Monday. Chuck Russell had three hits for the losers as the Rollerbowl offense produced little else.

Gibsons Chuck Russell Rotary Medics Nye’s Dave Smith Steve Nichols Sid Grimes Chuck Ballinger Jonesy Lions Mike Rosenberg Randy Chiki K of C’s

Western Open opens with big names eyeing Medinah course

Golf's Western Open begins at Medinah No. 3 with 136 players. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer renew rivalry as contenders on the rugged par 71 layout. Maneuverability off the tees and eight doglegs will dominate scoring on the 7110 yard course.

Chicago Medinah Oakmont Cary Middlecoff Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Jack Bell Nicklaus Palmer

Top Polish Track Stars Set for U S Challenge in Chicago

Poland's best track and field athletes sail to Chicago for the Polish American week meet seeking to challenge the United States. Coach Zdzislaw Zabierzowski says Poland could beat Russia and aims to improve on Warsaw's 1961 visit where the U S beat them by 30 points.

Warsaw Poland United States Zdzislaw Zabierzowski Chicago U. S

Minor League Scores Across Leagues

International League Rochester defeats Atlanta 7 to 1 while Jacksonville outscored Syracuse unknown total. Buffalo tops Richmond 3 to 4 and Columbus beats Toronto 3 to 4. American Association Denver edges Indianapolis 6 to 4 and Dallas Fort Worth overwhelms Omaha 6 to 4. Pacific Coast League Portland defeats Tacoma 9 to 7 and Vancouver beats San Diego 6 to 5.

Rochester Atlanta Jacksonville Syracuse Buffalo Richmond Columbus Toronto Denver Indianapolis Dallas-Ft.Worth Omaha Portland Tacoma Vancouver San Diego

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