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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

Page

10

Luplow Heroic Catch Irks Red Sox In Wild Boston Win

Indians outfielder Al Luplow made a dramatic catch over the bullpen wall in right center to rob Boston of a potential tying homer. Umpire Joe Paparella ruled the catch in play, prompting Boston manager Johnny Pesky to protest the decision. The Indians held on 6-4 behind Barry Latman as Gene Green, Max Alvis, and Jerry Kindall homered for Cleveland.

Boston Red Sox Boston Johnny Pesky Cleveland Joe Paparella Paparella Red Sox Dick Williams Indians Ted Abernathy Luplow Michigan State Lou Clinton Jerry Kindall Max Alvis Gene Green Barry Latman Early Wynn White Sox Chicago Dave Debusschere

Purkey Faces Giants after Reds Hit rough stretch

Cincinnati Reds looking to rebound behind pitcher Bob Purkey as they open a series at San Francisco. Purkey seeks form after a shoulder muscle injury. he is 2-4 this season but allowed only one earned run in his last two outings. Juan Marichal (12-3) to start for the Giants.

San Francisco Cincinnati Reds Bob Purkey Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Crosley Field St. Louis Giants Juan Marichal Purkey

Watson Holds Slim Lead In Ohio Seniors Golf Championship

Steubenville stock broker John C. Watson fired a four over par 75 to move one stroke ahead of Richard Besst of New Philadelphia after 18 holes at the Miami Valley Golf Club. Also tied for second at 77 are Robert Bell, J B Bixler, and John Florio, among 160 entrants 55 and over in the five division tourney.

Dayton Steubenville Ohio John C. Watson Richard Besst New Philadelphia Watson Besst Robert Bell Worthington J. B. Bixler Akron John Florio Columbus Miami Valley Golf Club

AFL Losers Get Break in Player Signings

Buffalo New York report says New York and Oakland will have 30 days to sign players cut by any pro teams before the rest of the AFL can pursue them. Commissioner Joe Foss noted the plan, reaffirmed by AFL club officials, aims to bolster the two weaker clubs.

Buffalo N. Y New York Oakland American Football League AFL Joe Foss

OSU Seeks 65,000 Football Season Ticket Cap

Ohio State announces season ticket sales for home games near 65,000 limit with sale ending June 30. Applications postmarked June 30 may be accepted if the cap has not been reached by that date.

Columbus Ohio State University OSU

Early Wynn Seeks 300th Win Against White Sox

Chicago manager Al Lopez jokes about Wynn reaching 300 wins as Wynn faces the White Sox in a four game series opener in Cleveland. Wynn, 43, lost a heartbreaker to the Sox last week on Ron Hansen’s ninth inning homer. Dave DeBusschere opposes Wynn in his second start.

Chicago Wynn al Lopez White Sox Sox Cleveland Ron Hansen Comiskey Park New York Yankees Dave DeBusschere Juan Pizarro DeBusschere

Finsterwald Tied With Arnie At 71 Five Off Pace

In the Cleveland Open leaders Gary Player Bo Wininger Bill Eggers and Moon Mullins share the top at 66 after opening rounds. Arnold Palmer tied Finsterwald at 71 as his late surge fell short. Mullins Eggers and Hill sit near the lead as 42 players break par and the field narrows to 75.

Cleveland Bill Eggers Henderson Nev Clyde Moon) Mullins India Calif Kentucky Hills Eggers Gary Player Oklahoma City Bo Wininger Player Wininger Mullins Marines Dave Hill Jackson Mich Lionel Hebert Lafayette Beechmont Country Club Sam Snead Jim Ferrier Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Mike Souchak Julius Boros Arnold Palmer Don Finsterwald Palmer

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