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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1959

Page

14

Hoeft Impresses In Detroit Win

The Tigers added pitching depth by trading for Ray Narleski and Don Mossi. Billy Hoeft, once ace, held form with three hitless innings in a 4 9 win over the Cardinals. Also, Curt Simmons tossed three no hit frames for Philadelphia in a 6 1 victory over Washington. Other scores featured the A s over Orioles 4 1, White Sox over Pirates 7 5, Reds over Dodgers 7 2, and Braves over Yankees 9 6. Pinson drove in five for Cincinnati.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Ray Narleski Don Messi Cleveland Billy Hoeft Hoeft Tigers Bengals St. Louis Cardinals Tom Morgan Jim Baugh Narleski Mossi Frank Lary Jim Bunning Paul Foytack Lefty Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Washington Senators Kansas City A’s Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves New York Yankees Harry Anderson Simmons Philadelphia Athletics Bob Grim Jack Urban Baltimore Bob Cerv Leo Burke Orioles John Romano John Callison White Sox Chicago Callison Dick Stuart Vada Pinson Reds Dodgers Brooks Lawrence Duke Snider Los Angeles Lee Maye Milwaukee

Trotters Set For Columbus

Athens area fans will see Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain when the Harlem Globetrotters return to Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus Thursday night. They will showcase a pre game exhibition then face a pro football legends team coached by Dante Lavelli, with the Texas Cow Girls meeting the Hawaii 50th Staters. The event, likely a sellout, is sponsored by Dispatch Journal Charities.

Athens Wilt Chamberlain Harlem Globetrotters Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus Globetrotters Dante Lavelli Cleveland Browns Texas Cow Girls Trotters Hawaii

Reds eye 27 game winner Don Newcombe

West Palm Beach Florida Burt Newcombe recalls 1956 when he won 27 games. Cincinnati's Mayo Smith believes a healthy Newcombe could anchor a pennant push. Newcombe, traded from the Dodgers after a 7-13 season marred by a back issue, limbers into spring training hopeful and guarded.

West Palm Beach Fla Don Newcombe Cincinnati Reds Mayo Smith Newcombe Dodgers Big Newk Newk

High Three Games Result Ties and Local Scores

This week’s results show ie and Kenny Kerr tied with a high three games score of 211. George Sofrooko posted S44. In league play Economy Grocery 4 beat Kiwanis No. 1, Lions 4 defeated Maplewood Inn 6, Broughton’s 4 defeated Athens Claims 6, and Kiwanis No. 1 4 defeated Alfred Grange 6.

Kenny Kerr George Sofrooko Economy Grocery Kiwanis No Lions Maplewood Inn Broughton’s Athens Claims Alfred Grange Floral Joe's Sohio Conene Robert's Clothing Conant’ Gulf Chapman's Jewelry Athens Conant’s Gulf Chapman's Gene Mochnikar Gene Green Don Jenkinson Red” Conant Pat” Patterson Don Singiere Russ Hall Broughton's Wee Gene Harkins i Yctipaite Barker O Darrell Watkins Uptowners George Rutkoskie George Sofronko Paul Francis Hal Doster Frank Calvin Francis de Mett Dom White Owls

Ohio AAU Champion To Face Swearingen In Benefit Show

Ohio basketball stars form Swearingen's All Stars to meet the Ohio AAU champions in an Easter Seal benefit at Athens High School Gymnasium. Notables include Dave Tuesday Scott Wolfe M C Wines Peters Grooms Davis and Kessel with proceeds aiding the Easter Seal drive. Tickets on sale at local shops and at the door.

Ohio Sport Shop Dave Tuesday Athens Scott Jerry Wolfe Bobill M. C. Wines Columbus Swearingen Jack Gilbert M. C. Vines Harlem Globetrotters Derson Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Ohio U Bob Peters Parkersburg Russ Grooms Sportshoppers Mark Buzzy) Davis Marietta College Pioneers Davis Bob Meadows Mitch Gillam Harry Kessel

Point Pleasant Wins Sectional Title Advances in Regional Play

Point Pleasant’s Big Blacks upset Spencer 71 to 63 to claim the sectional crown and earn a regional playoff against New Martinsville at Parkersburg High School Fieldhouse. Dale Miller scored 31, totaling 54 in two tournament games, as Point Pleasant improves to 12 10.

Point Pleasant Big Blacks Spencer New Martinsville Parkersburg Follawsbee Clay Batelle Parkersburg High School Dale Miller Dale Dick Ross Yellow Jackets Dave Epling Bill Sheppard Miller Lamsley Nichols Ross Sheppard Larry Harless Ripley Kent Skeen Larry Lieving Wahama

Arch Moore Triumphs Over Davis In Three Rounds

Odessa Texas crowd watches light heavyweight champion Archie Moore stop Sterling Dizzy Davis in under three rounds for a $5500 knockout win. Moore battered Davis with three knockdowns in the second round and a technical knockout early in the third after cuts appeared. Moore plans a quick return to San Diego to train for a bout with Ray Robinson.

Odessa Tex Archie Moore Sterling Dizzy) Davis Ray Robinson Moore Davis San Diego Robinson

National Basketball Association Monday Results

NBA results list Monday with no games Tuesday schedule showing Philadelphia versus Cincinnati New York versus Boston and Wednesday pairings St Louis versus Syracuse and Detroit versus Minneapolis with Detroit at Minneapolis.

Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Boston St. Louis Syracuse Detroit Minneapolis Montreal Toronto Chicago

Herb Score Confident After Intrasquad Pitching Stint

In Tucson Arizona Herb Score of the Indians says his arm feels fine and rhythm will return his control and speed after an intrasquad game. Score worked three innings allowing four hits including a Larry Doby homer as Red Kress Apache team fell 11 5 to Jo Jo White Papagos.

Tucson Ariz Herb Score Cleveland Score Larry Doby Red Kress Jo-Jo White Papagos Mike Garcia Grant Locke Tribe San Diego Mobile

Independent Tourney Slated At Chauncey

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Booster Club plans an independent basketball tournament at Chauncey Dover High School Gymnasium. Interested teams should call Wid Canter at 2733 Chauncey before Saturday March 14.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils Chauncey-Dover High School

Boxing Roundup With Sparse International Bouts

A fragmented card lists several boxing results in which Alonzo Johnson defeats Jim my Slade in New York. Providence's Roger Harvey defeats Walter Byars in Rhode Island. Tony Padron stops Ray Estepa in Lake Worth Florida. Willie Vaughn stops Freddie Cross in Sydney listed as terminated in Wales.

New York Alonzo Johnson Pittsburgh Jimmy Slade Providence R. I Roger Harvey Hamilton Bermuda Walter Byars Boston Lake Worth Fla Tony Padron Caracas Venezuela Ray Estepa Miami

Baumholtz Highlighting Ohio University Winter Sports Banquet

Frank Baumholtz, legendary Ohio University athlete and former major league outfielder, will speak at the winter sports banquet honoring the Bobcat basketball, swimming and wrestling squads. He held OU scoring records, MVP of the 1941 NIT, played for the Reds Phillies and Cubs, and is a Navy veteran with a Certificate of Merit from the Alumni Association.

Frank Baumholtz Ohio University Ohio U.’s Cleveland Baumholtz Ohio Univeristy Bobcat Madison Square Garden N. Y Ohio U Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Ohio University Alumni Association

NCAA Berths Go To Cincy New Mexico State

Cincinnati clinched the MVC title with a 66-59 win over St. Louis as Oscar Robertson sat out the final seven minutes. New Mexico State wrapped the Border Conference with a 78-57 victory over Arizona State. Bradley joined the field as MVC runner-up.

Associated Press NCAA New York Lexington Cincinnati New Mexico State St. Louis Oscar Robertson Arizona State University Bradley Missouri Valley Madison Square Garden Eastern Kentucky Louisville Bowling Green Marquette Idaho State Las Cruces

Bill Collins Wins New Orleans Open Golf Championship

In New Orleans Bill Collins claimed the $20 000 Open title with a two under par 70 after a steady four day total. Finsterwald tied for eighth with 2 85 earnings while Burke and Nieporte shared second place at 2 84 Littler faltered final round with a 75 to finish 2 84.

New Orleans Bill Collins Collins Mon Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Athens Finsterwald Day Jackie Burke, Jr Tom Nieporte Baltimore Las Vegas Nev California Gene Littler Littler Burke Kiamesha Lake N.Y Placid Nieporte Bronxville City Park

Canadiens at Red Wings and Maple Leafs clash

Hockey results show Montreal at Detroit, Montreal at Toronto, and Chicago at New York with matchups across major teams. Scoring details not provided in the readable text.

Bearcats Clinch MVC Title In 66-59 Win Over St Louis

Cincinnati fans stormed the floor after a 66-59 victory over St. Louis clinching the Missouri Valley Conference crown for the Bearcats and earning a berth in the NCAA tournament. Mike Mendenhall led defense in final minutes and Oscar Robertson scored 17 first half points before fouling out late.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Bearcat St. Louis Bearcats Mike Mendenhall Oscar Robertson Mendenhall Billikens Robertson Billiken

Milwaukee Braves Rout Reds In One Sided NL Segment

The Milwaukee Braves dominated Cincinnati Reds last season winning 17 of 22 against the Redlegs in the National League series. The lopsided stretch highlighted Milwaukee's strong hitting and pitching as they built a commanding head-to-head record.

Milwaukee Cincinnati Braves Redlegs

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