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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

9

Santa Clara Fazio draws college pro interest amid signing fears

Rev James E Sweeters blasts major league scouts over allegedly pilfering Santa Clara All American shortstop Ernie Fazio while Broncos star Bob Garibaldi shines with a 1.84 ERA. The piece notes OU Joe Nossek signed for 46000 but netted 21500 after tax and discusses signing bonuses and scout practices.

James E. Sweeters Santa Clara Ford Frick Sweeters Houston Ernie Fazio Bob Garibaldi Rev. Sweeters Frick San Jose Mercury Ohio University Bob Wren Dave Wickersham Joe Nossek Fazio

Black Mike Cochran Dies After Baseball Hall of Fame Career

The article recalls Mickey Cochran known as Black Mike, a Tigers figure who cheered fans and inspired pennants. It notes his death during burial preparations in Lake Forest and references his 1937 head injury ending playing days and later roles with the Tigers in Chicago area scouting.

Lake Forest Hhl Gordon Stanley Cochrane Detroit Black Mike Baseball Hall of Fame Mickey Cochrane Tiger Tigers Chicago

Yanks Rally Past Twins Behind Bridges Relief Show

Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 as Marshall Bridges locked down the eighth and ninth frames. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle homered, Elston Howard scored on an error, and New York moved into a near second in the standings behind Cleveland and Los Angeles.

Associated Press New York Yankees Marshall Luis Arroyo Bridges Bill Stafford Homer Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankees Minnesota Los Angeles Cleveland New York Angeles Twins Angels Boston Baltimore Chicago Steve Barber Kansas City Washington Detroit San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Maris Mantle Jack Kralick Elston Howard Red Sox Eli

Oerter to Compete Against Polish Team at Stagg Field

Al Oerter representing the New York Athletic Club and holder of the new American discus record will face Polish rivals in a weekend meet at Stagg Field on the University of Chicago campus. The U S team from Poland arrives for the contest on Saturday and Sunday, providing a morale and numeric lift.

Chicago United States Poland al Oerter New York Athletic Club Stagg Field University of Chicago

Hazeann Captures Sixth Scioto Pace Victory

Hazeann owned and driven by Jack Wilson of Aurora, NL, won her sixth race in eight starts in the C-1 pace at Scioto Downs on Thursday night in 2:04 1-5. She rallied from fourth at the stretch to prevail by a half length in a three horse photo finish, paying $14.80 to win.

Columbus Hazeann Jack Wilson Aurora Scioto Downs Austin Abbe Lucky Boots

Major League Scores and Weekend Baseball Schedule

MLB results show Chicago 7 St. Louis 2 and Philadelphia 7 San Francisco 2 in early games. Los Angeles 5 New York 4 after 18 innings. Other wins include Los Angeles 19 Boston 7 and Kansas City 10 Washington 6. Sunday and Saturday matchups listed with multiple city pairings and double headers.

Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles New York Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston Sun Cincinnat Boston Minnesota Kansas City Washington Baltimore Cleveland Detroit San Fran Los Ane Kan City

Football in June Stars Meet in All-America East West Game

In Buffalo at War Memorial Stadium the All-America game pits East against West with about 22 000 fans. Of 61 players, 28 go to the NFL 18 to the AFL and 12 to Canada, while two Navy and Army players have other duties. NBC will televise from 830 p.m. EST as hot humidity sweeps the area.

Buffalo N. Y War Memorial Stadium Canada Greg Mather Navy al Rushatz Army NBC

Wooddell Shuts Out McConnelsville for Athens

Athens Legion pitcher Bill Wooddell delivered a neat shutout in his first mound appearance for the team, guiding Athens to a 6 0 win over visiting McConnelsville. The offense totaled 11 hits led by leadoff hitter Butch Haddox and Wooddell with three each, while every Athens batter reached safely except the ninth hitter. Wooddell walked six but escaped trouble to earn the win as Athens improved to eight straight outings, with a rematch at Marietta set for Saturday at 1 30 pm.

Billy Consolo Athletics Washington Jimenez Consolo Kansas City Senators Jerry Walker Don Rudolph Bill Wooddell Athens Legion McConnelsville Vno Wooddell Butch Haddox Tno Athens Ed Bannon Marietta Clark

Fast Pitch Race Opens With Wide Scores in Athens League

In the Athens City Fast Pitch League opening week Kasler's and Robert's teams surged ahead. Kasler's defeated Swearingen's Sporting Goods 14 2 and 11 0 while Robert's routed Conrath's 17 0 and Swearingen's 10 2.

Kasler’s Robert Athens City Swearingen's Sporting Goods Conrath’s Robert's Conrath Swearingen

Nicklaus two behind after Western Open opener

U S Open champion Jack Nicklaus stood two strokes back of leader Fred Hawkins after the first round at Medinah. Hawkins shot a 3 under 68 to take a slim edge over a crowded field that included Nicklaus and Moon Mullins, both at 70, while Palmer battled frustration after a rough finish.

Chicago Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Medinah Country Club Fred Hawkins Hawkins PGA Medinah el Paso Tex Jack Cupit Charles Sifford Paul Harney Nicklaus Moon Mullins Palmer Oakmont Sammy Snead Randy Glover Don Finsterwald al Giebergers Ken Still Bob Brue Gary Player

Minor League Baseball Results Across Leagues

In the International League Jacksonville beat Buffalo 5 to 3 in 12 innings while Toronto shut out Atlanta 3 0. Columbus defeated Rochester Syracuse 4 3 and Richmond won over American Association Denver 8 Oklahoma City 6 in 30 innings. Pacific Coast action saw Seattle 6 Salt Lake City 5 and San Diego 12 Vancouver 4, Tacoma 4 Portland 2 Spokane 9. Hawaii 5.

Jacksonville Buffalo Toronto Atlanta Columbus Rochester Syracuse Richmond Denver Oklahoma City Louisville Dallas - Fort Worth Oraha Indianapolis Seattle Salt Lake City San Diego Vancouver Tacoma Portland Spokane Hawaii

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