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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1962

Page

8

Rookie Cliff Cook Chosen to Replace Freese on Reds

Cincinnati Reds manager Freddie Hutchinson named rookie Cliff Cook to fill the injured Gene Freese’s spot as Freese will miss the first two months after an ankle injury. Cook, 25, has struggled in earlier tests but was American Association MVP with Indianapolis batting .311 and 32 homers. Freese hit .277 with 26 homers and 87 RBIs last season. Also, pitchers Jack Sanford, Pete Ramos, and Bob Belinsky signed new contracts or adjustments at spring camp.

Associated Press Freddie Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Gene Freese Freese Reds Hutchinson Cliff Cook American Association Indianapolis Chicago White Sox Ramos Sanford San Francisco Phoenix, Ariz Camp Toker Washington Bob Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Angels

NCAA Seeks Federation Uniting High Schools and Colleges

Chicago report says the NCAA plans a federation including national bodies college conferences and high schools with a deadline for joiners. The AAU opposes the move though it would gain equal representation on some committees. A basketball federation has a constitution and gymnastics and track and field federations are under formation.

Ces Walter Byers NCAA AAU Armed Forces U.S

Tribe Plans Return To Squad Tilts

Intra squad games return to the Indians camp with Mel McGaha needing to evaluate talent. Six pitchers work two innings each in today's action while regulars sit. Parker and Katt field two separate lineups including Edwards Green Lund Kubiszyn de la Hoz Sars Cardenas Luplow and Chitic Jones Aspromonte Ma honeyss Roach Decastris Agee Chance in the outfield.

Tucson Ariz Jimmie Dykes Clevelad Indians Mel McGaha Sam McDowell Barry Latman Artie Kay Sally Parker Jim Perry Bob Allen Bill Dailey Ray Katt Parker Doc Edwards Gene Green Gordon Lund Jack Kubiszyn Mike de la Hoz Don Sars Hector Cardenas al Luplow Katts Harry Chitic Hal Jones

Logan Guard Tops New Lexington 72 61 in AW Battalion Tourney

Logan Guard defeated New Lexington 72 to 61 at the National Guard Armory in Athens in the 2d AW Battalion Tournament. Gene Morgan led Logan with 28 points, a former Logan High School star, while Ralph Crossen scored 17 for New Lexington. A followup game between Athens and Marietta is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Logan New Lexington National Guard Athens Gene Morgan Logan High School Ralph Crossen Marietta Frank McGuire Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors Warriors New York Knicks National Basketball Association

Buckeyes Streak Ends as Badgers Topple Ohio State

Ohio State remains No 1 in the AP poll but loses its perfect season bid with an 86 67 defeat at Wisconsin. Wisconsin climbs from outside the top 10 to threaten for a top seed, while Cincinnati Utah and others hold or rise in the rankings.

Ohio State Buckeyes Associated Press Bucks Mississippi State Cincinnati Wisconsin Badgers Madison

Oklahoma State Upsets Kansas State In Big Eight Clash

Oklahoma State stunned Kansas State 78-68 to snap a 19-game skid against the Wildcats and push Kansas State to 11-2 in conference play. Colorado leads at 12-1 after beating Missouri 73-64 as both teams chase the NCAA berth. Kansas State must beat Nebraska to stay in the mix.

Ohio U Falls 5 3 At Home In Hockey Tilt

Western Michigan defeats Ohio University 5 to 3 at Bird Arena. Nick Boys scored twice for Western Michigan. Ohio twice led after a scoreless start, with goals by Gosiorowski Arvidson Caldwell. Bobcats goalie Gurnick made 33 saves. Ohio moves to 12 4 and eyes an OIHA title clinch with Kenyon next.

Nick Boys Western Michigan Ohio University Bird Arena Western Bobcats Ohio Broncos Clayton Hill Tom Gosiorowski Ken Arvidson Tom Caldwell Joe Zieleniewski Ernie LeRoy Alan Haines Arvidson Bill Gurnick Tom Pfinst Ohio U Kenyon OIHA

Oilers Sign Ivy To Coach AFL Club

Houston appoints Frank Pop Ivy as head coach replacing Wally Lemm. Ivy plans a likely shift to a stronger running game for the 1962 AFL season.

Oilers Ivy Houston Frank Pop Houston Oilers Wally Lemm

College Basketball Scores From East Midwest and ABL Results

Syracuse edged Connecticut 72 to 67 in the East. Kentucky defeated Tulane 97 to 72, Eastern Kentucky 68, Morehead 66. Nebraska won 71 to 69 in overtime over Oklahoma. Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 78 to 68 and Missouri 64. Minnesota toppled Michigan 102 to 80, Kansas 76, Iowa State 71, Illinois 92. Xavier defeated Loyola 96 to, Ohio. NBA and ABL Monday results list Chicago 102 over New York 98 and Hawaii 109 over San Francisco 99 with Cleveland 104 over Kansas City 92.

Buffaloes Oklahoma State Kansas State Cowboys Colorado Missouri Nebraska Kansas Wildcats Bradley Duquesne Braves Cincinnati Loyola of Chicago Xavier Ohio Loyola Kentucky NCAA Tulane Syracuse Connecticut Jimmy Rays Big Ten Purdue Terry Dischinger Hoosiers Illinois Daryl Petsch Oklahoma Minnesota Michigan Iowa State Okla State Kan Indiana Chicago New York Hawaii San Francisco Cleveland Kansas City

Sir Gaylord Still Favored After Flamingo and Santa Anita Wins

Sir Gaylord remains the Derby favorite following Prego's Flamingo victory at Hialeah and Royal Attack's Santa Anita Derby win. Aidan, third behind Prego, shows potential for the Kentucky classic. Plains boosters plan 7:30 PM meeting at the high school community room.

Sir Gaylord Prego Hialeah Park Royal Attack C. T. Chenery Meadow Flamingo Sunrise County Neil McCarthy Fred W. Hooper The Plains Baseball Boosters

Piersall Storm Hits Again In Washington Swing

Pompano Beach report shows Jimmy Piersall denying requests for special favors while Gene Woodling accuses him of prima donna treatment. Woodling stresses support but cites disruption to harmony. Piersall recalls past camps and explains rooming and dining choices amid trade backdrop with Cleveland.

Pompano Beach Fla Jimmy Piersall Stormy Petrel Washington Gene Woodling Woodling Senators Piersall Joe DiMaggio

Ohio Team Leads in Bowling Classic Division Race

In Des Moines, Ohio Priority Mfg. Corp of Cleveland led the professional category with a 5975 six game total, just eight pins shy of the classic division record. Ernie Kovachs sparked a 698 series as Priority finished the two day stint, topping Denver’s Bill Dressing Motors and preparing for Continental Bowl competition.

Mfg. Corp Cleveland Ohioans Ernie Kovachs Bill Dressing San Francisco Detroit Thunderbirds National Bowling League Tom Harnisch Bill Golerbiewsky Cept Ed Lubanski

Foss Takes Court Stand In AFL NFL Antitrust Trial

Baltimore January 1960 Joe Foss AFL commissioner testified he sent a January 6 letter to NFL presidents urging cooperation with the new league and avoidance of moves to destroy the AFL He was the first witness in week two of the $10 million antitrust suit and noted AFL had secured some top NFL draft selections.

Baltimore Joe Foss American Football League National Football League Foss NFL AFL

Lions and Yale Lary Clinch 1961 Punting Honors

The Detroit Lions won the team punting title with a 47.6 average and Yale Lary led individuals with 48.4 on punts for the 1961 NFL season, according to league statistics released today.

NEW York Detroit Lions Yale

Rome Canaan earns Athens County hoops title run

The Rome Canaan alumni clinched the Athens County Basketball League second half with seven straight wins. A forfeit from McArthur Sun day led to a final setup. The championship game with Bridgwater, winners of the first half, is slated for Waterloo High New Marshfield Sunday at 2 PM with free admission. An Athens City League versus County League all star game is planned though date and venue remain undecided.

Rome-Canaan McArthur Rome- Canaan Bridgwater Waterloo High New Marshfield Athens City League County League

Charles Plans Debut In Wrestling March 15

Ezzard Charles former world heavyweight boxing champion will debut in wrestling on March 15 at Cincinnati Gardens. He teams with Bobo Brazil to face Johnny Barend and Magnificent Maurice in the tag match.

Charles Plans Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Cincinnati Gardens Charles Bobo Brazil Johnny Barend Magnificent Maurice

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