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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1960

Page

14

Buckeyes Meet NYU Bearcats Face Cat in NCAA Semifinals

California faces Cincinnati in the other semifinal as Oscar Robertson leads the Bearcats against 6-7 Lucas and Ohio State in a high scoring clash. NYU plays Ohio State at the Cow Palace with Robertson seeking a first national title and a capacity 16,000 crowd watching.

Buckeyes NYU Bearcats Cat San Francisco Cincinnati Oscar Robertson California Darrall Imhoff Cow Palace Dark Horse New York University Violets Ohio State Cal Cincinnati Robertson Jerry Lucas Lou Rossini Lucas John Havlicek Mel Nowell Larry Siegfried Joe Roberts

Rock Colavito Helps Indians Rally In Spring Win

Colavito, batting after a 25 percent salary raise to 35000, homered twice in five games this spring. The Indians beat the Cubs 4-3 as Rocky extended his hot start with two runs in the sixth. Giants rally past Red Sox 4-3. White Sox edge Washington 1-0. Kansas City outlasts Baltimore 3-2 in 10 innings.

Colavito Rocky Cleveland Frank Lane Indians Harmon Killebrew Washington Tucson Chicago Cubs Arizona Scottsdale San Francisco Giants Boston Red Sox Florida Chicago White Sox Orlando Kansas City Baltimore Miami

Seniors Top 60 Little All-America selections named

Four seniors and a junior named to the 1960 Little All-America by The Associated Press. Ed Smallwood, Charles Sharp, Willie Jones, and Bob Williams leave the 1961 field open while Marv Bachmeier of North Dakota State is cited as a likely 1961 repeater. Chuck Davis heads the second team with Dennis Bonne, Jim McDonald, Don Perrelli, and Tom Cooke rounding out the squad.

New York Associated Pros Marv Bachmeier North Dakota State Ed Smallwood Evansville Charles Sharp Southwest Texas Willie Jones American University Bobby Williams St. Josephs Indiana Chuck Davis Westminster Titans Dennis Bonne Regis Jim McDonald West Virginia Wesleyan Don Perrelli Southern Connecticut Tom Cooke Chapman Calif

Lakers and Celtics Post Strong Playoff Wins

The Minneapolis Lakers upset St. Louis 120 to 113 in St. Louis to even the series and seize home court edge. Boston prepares to meet Philadelphia as the Eastern final continues with game two in Boston and Minneapolis set for games Saturday and Sunday.

ST. Louis Minneapolis Lakers St. Louis Hawks Hawks Jim Pollard Laker Boston Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Boston Minneapolis

Reds Praise State Grad Edwards Arrives at Camp

Tampa reports Ed wards a 21 year old catcher from Ohio State University has joined the Reds training camp after a rainout. He bats left and throws right and hit .320 with near 100 RBI for the Reds affiliate in California last season. General manager Gabe Paul says Edwards is an outstanding prospect and a substantial bonus was paid for him.

John Edwards Ohio State University Reds Gabe Paul Edwards John Thomas Boston University International Amphitheater Chicago

Armstead Outpoints Morales in Los Angeles Boxing Bout

Paulie Armstead defeats Hilaria Morales by decision in Los Angeles. Morales, from Mexico, received the loss after ten rounds in a featherweight confrontation.

Los Angeles Paulie Armstead Hilaria Morales Mexico

OU Ticers Close Season With Cincinnati Saturday

Ohio University ice hockey team hosts Cincinnati Junior Mohawks at 2 30 p m at the Ice Rink to close the season after a 9 3 win earlier in the month. The Bobcats own a 9 1 record and claimed the Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey League title.

Ohio University Cincinnati Junior Mohawks Bobcats Ohio U

Bradley and Providence meet for NIT title Saturday

Bradley Braves and Providence Friars reach the NIT final at Madison Square Garden after a tainted lead up marred by a drink incident involving Bradley star Chet Walker. Walker, ill from a juice delivered by a stranger, still scored 27 as Bradley beat St Bonaventure 82 71 and Providence defeated Utah State 68 62 to advance.

Braves Providence Chet Walker Bradley St. Bonaventure Utah State Madison Square Garden Walker al Saunders Orsborn Mike Owens Peoria Ill Joe Mul

Top Bowling Teams Find Going Tough

In a shift from recent years the American Bowling Congress team title seems unlikely to be bought by wealthy sponsors. Central Welding leads with a $2500 stipend while Pfeiffers and Falstaffs dominated earlier. Lansing, Mich., team rolled 2995 pins in the open division as Falstaffs posted 2812.

Gress Pfeiffers Falstaffs ABC Central Welding Lansing Mich

Bowlers Post Scores In Local League Standings

In a tight series of matches Easler's Dairy tops team highs with a 447 game as Pontiac and Shannon Firestone tie for high 1139 series. Wiles rolls a 267 for high single while C Wiles posts 636 as Jimanott's Shannon Firestone Carling's Black Label Stroh's Easter's Dairy Volkswagen Brown's Pure Oil Pontiac all compete in the week’s results.

S. Ridenour C. Murphy D. Duncan S. L. Miller Easler’s Dairy Pontiac & Shannon Firestone Wiles C. Wiles Jimanott Shannon Firestone Carling'’s Stroh’s Easter's Dairy Volkswagen Brown's Pure Oil Pontiac Sportland Heasley Mathews Williams Plumbing Ae Athens Belk Simpson Onnneee Il Commonwealth Telephone Co Beth Simpson Beasley & Mathews Athens TV i Telephone Co Williams Plumbing Pete Bailey Chuck Wiles Barnes den McClain Dack Neal Carling's Ll Wilson Amine Perntnaate Brown's Shannon's Firestone Athens Office Supply Stroh's Aemee R. Cuckler B. Gagle Carling C. Davis Kasler M. Smith Volkswagen Osu Eennee Leffler B. Rose A. Smith Erence McBride Cuckler Griffith Martin Neneee Bh. Gagle Strawn Ambassador 3 Co Wilesene A Royal McBee Athens Automotive Eaters

Marietta College Appoints Kelley as New Basketball Coach

Donald G. Kelley named head basketball coach at Marietta College replacing Will iam O Whetsell who resigns to focus on athletic director duties. Kelley age 25 26 begins his first year as head coach after one season as Whetsell’s assistant and prior work as Celina High School coach. He played at Ohio State and pro baseball in the Indians farm system. Whetsell led Marietta since 1947 posting 149 wins 117 losses with two unbeaten Ohio Conference campaigns.

G. Kelley Ohio State University Marietta College Kelley William O Bill) Whetsell Ohio Whetsell Cardington Ohio State Cleveland Indians Marietta Celina High School

Track Stars At Cleveland K of C Games Shine

The indoor season closes with the 20th K of C games in Cleveland as top sprinters and jumpers chase berths on the Olympic team. Lee Calhoun of Gary Ind leads the field in the 110 meter high hurdles, while Mayes Jones of Eastern Michigan, who has bested Calhoun this season, is favored in the 50 yard highs.

Uncle Sam Rome Ohio State Larry Snyder Lee Calhoun Gary Ind America Melbourne Mayes Jones Eastern Michigan Calhoun

Ohio U to honor MAC basketball champs at 6:30 banquet

A banquet honoring Ohio University's Mid-American Conference championship basketball team will be held at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday in the University Center ballroom. Green and White Club members may reserve for a four dollar per plate dinner by Monday at the athletic office in Men's Gymnasium.

Ohio University University Center

Glenford Beats Aces 45-42 in Regional Thriller

Glenford Golden Hordes upset 57-53 overtime loss rematch by pressing Granville Blue Aces 45-42 to reach regional finals. Glenford, 22-5, faces 23-0 New Boston in a Saturday regional final at Men’s Gymnasium. winner goes to state in Columbus.

Dave Thompson Granville Glenford Golden Hordes Blue Aces Glenford New Boston Columbus Paul Nemetz

East Tech and Glenford Reach Regional Finals in Ohio Tournament

East Tech led by Gene Lane's 18 points and 22 rebounds beat Niles 66-50 to advance toward a third straight state Class AA title, while Glenford upset Granville 45-42 in Class A. Glenford faces New Boston, and East Tech meets Akron East in key semifinals.

Cleveland East Tech Glenford Ohio Boston East Tech Gene Lane Cleveland Niles

NBA Thursday results tie series as Minneapolis tops St Louis

Western Division action saw Minneapolis defeat St Louis 120 to 113 to level the best of seven at 1 1. Upcoming Friday features Boston leading Philadelphia 1 0 in the Eastern Division. Saturday schedule lists Philadelphia at Boston and St Louis at Minneapolis with daytime television coverage.

Minneapolis St. Louis Boston Philadelphia

Toronto 6 Montreal 2 scoreline reported

Montreal falls behind as Toronto dominates with six goals to two. No game times listed for other matchups. Boston at Montreal, Chicago at Toronto, New York at Detroit play after noon with TV noted.

Toronto Montreal Boston Chicago New York Detroit

Argentine In Favored Role

New York Madison Square Garden hosts a 10 round NBC fight where Eduardo Lausse of Argentina, riding a 14 fight winning streak, is a 9-5 favorite against Wilfie Greaves of Canada. Greaves, 24, from Edmonton, has a four fight win streak and won’t be daunted by Lausse’s feared left hook.

New York Argentina Eduardo Ko) Lausse United States Wilfie Greaves Madison Square Garden Greaves Edmonton

High School Basketball Regional Results

In Kent at East Tech Cleveland, East Tech defeated Niles 66 to. In Athens, Glenford beat Granville 45 to 42 for Class A regional action.

Cleveland Niles Kent Glenford Granville Cleveland East Tech Athens

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