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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1960

Page

18

Ohio State Game Set For Ohio U Banquet Dedication Night

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder announced at the Bobcats banquet that they will host NCAA champion Ohio State on Thursday December 1 in the dedication game for the 6800 seat Grover Center. OSU holds a 6 0 edge in the series and this marks the first meeting since 1937 38. Bobcats players Jolliff and Adams earned team honors with Kruger Whaley and Bandy receiving awards.

Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State Grover Center Messenger Canton Jolliff Bunk Adams Adams Toledo Bobcat Green and White Fred Swearingen Larry Kruger Bill Whaley Dale Bandy Bruce Johnson Carroll Widdoes Kruger Whaley Bandy Loren Wilcox Verlynn Witte Dave Katz H. C. Carlson

Deserved Ribbing By Ohio U Coach At Banquet

Sports editor George Strode recalls Ohio University coach Jim Snyder joking about ribbing him for pre season forecasts. Snyder praises his 1959-60 Bobcats as a strong 17-8 MAC champions with big wins over Notre Dame and a trip to the NCAA Mideast Regional in Louisville.

Pounder Jim Snyder Ohio U Snyder Howard Jolliff Morehead Howard Indiana Strode Jim Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Jolliff Verilynn Witte Bill Whaley

Bobcats Represent Ohio U at NCAA Swimming Diving

Bobcats Tom Boyce and Chuck Woodlee will represent Ohio University at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Dallas Texas from March 24 to 26. Coach Fletcher Gilders accompanies them. Boyce Junior will swim 100 and 200 yard butterfly with potential All American honors and top times of 2 14 0 and .57 0. Woodlee Sophomore will compete in one and three meter diving and is MAC three meter and Lake Erie AAU one meter champion likely to place among top divers.

Tom Boyce Chuck Woodlee Ohio University Dallas Texas Fletcher Gilders Boyce Gilders Woodlee Lake Erie Aau

Athens Messenger March 24 1960

Athens newspaper page dated Thursday March 24 1960 features local news items and notices from the Athens area. The issue presents community updates and brief reports typical of a mid century city paper.

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Detroit edges Toronto 2–1 to take series lead

Detroit defeated Toronto 2 to 1 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. Chicago visits Montreal in the opening game of their best-of-seven series Thursday.

Cuban boxer Florentino Fernandez defeats Ralph Dupas in New Orleans

In New Orleans Florentino Fernandez of Cuba defeated Ralph Dupas by outpoint in a boxing match. Fernandez, listed from Miami Beach and Cuba, earned the decision over Dupas at the venue on the date not specified.

Miami Beach Fla Florentino Fernandez Cuba Ralph Dupas New Orleans

Temple Clutch Hit Wins Indians Game in Tucson

Temple delivered a bases loaded single in the eighth to drive in two as the Indians beat the Giants 6-4 in Tucson. Hawkins pitched four strong innings, while a defensive exchange moved Lincoln Park’s lineup to the minor league camp for Dayton Beach. Rookie prospects De La Hoz Jankowski and Bond were discussed by Joe Gordon as potential future contributors.

Walter Bond Giant Mike de la Hoz Havana Steve Jankowski Cleveland Joe Gordon Bob Allen Ed Drapedo Jim Lawrence Julio Guerra

Reds Edge Senators 4-3 in spring win

Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Senators 4-3 in Orlando to extend a two-game spring streak. Eddie Kasko returned from a hand injury and went 1-for-8, declaring confidence in earning the third base job as he faced Willie Jones.

Tampa Fla Washington Senators Cincinnati Reds Kansas City Freddie Hutchinson Orlando Eddie Kasko Willie Jones Cleveland Kasko

Warren Harding High Names New Grid Coach

Warren Harding High School hires Ben Wilson from Sandusky High as its new football coach on a three year contract. Former coach Gene Slaughter becomes an assistant backfield tutor at Ohio State University.

Warren Harding High School Ben Wilson Sandusky High Wilson Harding Gene Slaughter Ohio State University

Yankees No Hitter Against Phillies Shuts Out 4 0

The Yankees. rookie right-handers Johnny James and Bill Bethel held the Philadelphia Phillies to no hits through eight innings before a walk in the first opened the door. The Yankees won 4 0. James fanned three in five innings, Bethel struck out five in four. The no hitter was the second of the exhibition season.

Johnny James Bill Bethel New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Cal Lison Phillies James Bethel Richmond Omaha American Assn Bennie Daniels Jim Umbricht Pittsburgh Detroit Florida Arizona Carl Willey Milwaukee Braves Kansas City Bradenton Daniels Pirates St. Louis Fort Myers Johnny Podres Los Angeles Joe Nuzhall Cincinnati Podres Baltimore Orioles Vero Beach Nuxhall Washington Reds Orlando Jake Striker Chicago White Sox Tigers Sarasota Wynn Hawkins San Francisco Tucson Cleveland Billy Monbouquette Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Mesa

Frick rules out pooling by Western Carolina League for Continental League

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick said no pooling of players by the Western Carolina League for the Continental League. He rejected Rickey's proposed working agreements and emphasized they must stay within organized baseball limits. Frick noted he has not received a public reply to his letter outlining conditions.

Ford Frick Branch Rickey Frick Rickey Denver Toronto Dallas Jacksonville Houston

Canadiens Open Semifinal Against Black Hawks Tonight

Montreal seeks a fifth straight Stanley Cup as Jacques Plante faces Chicago’s Glenn Hall in a best-of-seven series opener. Detroit Meanwhile leads Toronto 2-1 after a 2-1 win and Gordie Howe scored the clincher to put Detroit up 2-0.

Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Jacques Plante Chicago Glenn Hall Red Wings Leafs Gordie Howe Detroit

White Still Retiring Spurs Trade Void Talk

Boston catcher Sammy White said he is retiring and has not changed his mind. Commissioner Ford Frick indicated he would void a trade if White does quit, ending a spring training dispute that drew high level attention in Florida and involved Cleveland.

White Frick Boston Sammy White Ford Frick Florida

Gif ford Giants Halfback Sets Noted Pass Records

In eight football seasons New York Giant halfback Frank Gif ford has caught 241 forward passes, reflecting a sustained aerial attack and solid receiving production for the team.

New York Giant Frank Gifford

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