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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1962

Page

9

Reds Start Games Against Chicago In Exhibition Opener

The Associated Press reports the exhibition season opens with the Reds facing the White Sox in Sarasota while New York and Houston debut in the National League. Hutchinson caps Reds expectations after Cepeda ends holdout for an estimated 46 000.

New York Houston Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Hutchinson al Dark San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Reds Fort Lauderdale Fla New York Yankees Homer Hammerer

OU Hockey Team Wins Third Title

The Ohio University Bobcats clinched their third straight Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey Association title by forfeit from Kenyon, finishing the season 7-0 in league play and 13-4 overall. Dick Hendrie led with 31 points, while Ernie LeRoy and Arvidson tied for second with 23 each. Zieleniewski incurred 41 penalty minutes.

Ohio University Bobcats Dick Hendrie Ken Arvidson Joe Zieleniewski

Friend Sees Good Season For Pirates Ahead

Fort Myers Florida Bob Friend, reliable Pirates pitcher, predicts 1962 will be sound. He notes his past cycles show alternation between winning and losing seasons and expects an 18 12 record after a 14 19 showing. Thursday results include New York 108 Kansas City 107 and Cleveland 100 San Francisco 100?. no. Friday slate lists several matchups and boxing results including Eddie Thompson and Katsumata.

Roger Maris Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Sarasota Fla Mets Casey Stengel St. Louis Cardinals St. Petersburg Harry Craft Colts Palm Springs Calif Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Kansas City Vero Beach Milwaukee Detroit Lakeland Indianapolis Frank Robinson Fort Myers Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates New York Cleveland San Francisco

Whaley and Jackson Earn MAC Second Team Honors for Ohio

Ohio University guards Whaley and Jackson were named to the Mid-American Conference second team as the Bobcats finished as runnerup. First team dominated by Bowling Green featured Nate Thurmond and Howard Komives. others include LeVern Benson and Manny Newsome.

Bill Whaley Jerry Jackson Ohio University Granvile Whaley Jackson Bobcats Bowling Green Nate Thurmond Howard Komives LeVern Benson Miami Larry Jones Toledo Manny Newsome Michi

Ohio U Swimmers Compete In MAC Meet At Oxford

Ohio University travels to Oxford for the MAC championships facing Bowling Green Kent State Miami and Western Michigan. Coach Gilder rates BG first and Miami second with WMU third and Kent State fourth, hoping Bob Chrysler and divers Woodlee and Wallsten lead the Bobcats.

Ohio University Oxford Gilder Bowling Green Kent State Miami Western Michigan Gilders Bobcats Gary LaPrise Ohio Bob Chrysler Chuck Woodlee Bo Wallsten Ohio State Woodlee Wallsten

Broncos Take Early Lead In MAC Swimming Meet

Western Michigan leads Miami University by two points after day one of the Mid American Conference championships in Oxford. Ohio University follows with nine, Kent State six, Bowling Green five, with international teams and other nations listed in the results.

Oxford Western Michigan Miami University Michigan Ohio Miami Ohio University Kent State Bowling Green

Texas Tech SMU Clash For NCAA Berth In Fort Worth

Texas Tech faces SMU in Fort Worth to decide the Southwest Conference NCAA representative while Temple meets St Josephs in Philadelphia for another NIT berth. The loser in Fort Worth ends season. winner in Philadelphia nears NCAA field. NYU and St John’s also won, heightening tourney chatter.

Texas Tech Southern Methodist Fort Worth Temple Tech SMU Doc Hayes SMU Mustangs Polk Robinson Red Raiders Panhandle Mustangs St. Joe’s St. Joseph’s Lafayette St. Joseph's

District finals loom as Ohio high schools dash to state

Ohio high school basketball narrows to 32 district finalists across Class A and AA. Top teams like Newark, Gahanna Lincoln, Cleveland Heights, and Rosecrans push toward regional berths, with upsets narrowing the field and stakes rising for the March state tournament.

Ohio Youngstown Liberty Youngstown South Liberty South Newark Wildcats Columbus East Gahanna Lincoln Reynoldsburg Grove City Columbus Linden McKinley Cleveland East Tech Bedford Scarabs Zanesville Rosecrans Lawrence Washington County New

College basketball scores and schedules across several games

St Johns beat Manhattan 64 63 Oklahoma edged Missouri 55 Texas 73 over Texas Christian 61 NYU won 67 Fordham 63 Boston College 76 Boston University 62. AA action lists numerous scores and upcoming Friday and regional playoff pairings across Ohio states and Cincinnati events.

St. Johns Manhattan Oklahoma Missouri Texas Texas Christian NYU Fordham Boston Col Boston Univ

Class AA District Opens With Two Tonight in Grover Center

Marietta faces Hillsboro at 7 and Jackson meets Lucasville Valley at 8 30 in the Class AA District Tournament opener at Ohio University's Grover Center. Winners advance to Saturday night regional tests and a shot at Canton champion.

Marietta Hillsboro Jackson Lucasville Valley Ohio University Grover Center Columbus Canton Pion Racine Paint Valley Corning Fairland Athens Kermit Blosser

Majors Seek First Place Tie Tonight

The Chicago Majors travel to Miami Beach to face the Hawaii Chiefs as the Eastern Division race tightens. A Chicago win would push their record to 16 14 tying the Pittsburgh Rens in the second half.

Chicago Majors Majors Hawaii Chiefs Miami Beach Florida Chicago Pittsburgh Rens Jack Adams New York

Celtics Near NBA Record With 57th Win

The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Packers 108 to 102 to reach 57 wins as they chase a season record. Chicago dropped to 59 losses, tying the dubious mark, while Boston needs three more victories to surpass its 59 win mark from two seasons ago.

Associated Press Boston Celtics Celts National Basketball Association Chicago Packers Packers New York Boston

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