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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1962

Page

11

Hook Delivers Bleak Start as Mets Fall to Orioles

In an exhibition at Miami Stadium before 736 spectators, Mets pitcher Jay Hook struggled through six innings, surrendering 16 runs on 16 hits while Orioles teammates added five more runs. The loss highlighted Hook’s rough debut after being signed for 125000, though manager Casey Stengel supported keeping him in for a longer audition.

New York Mets Casey Stengel Jay Hook Baltimore Orioles Miami Stadium Hook Orioles

Ellis' Poor Control Hurts His Chances

TAMPA Florida Sammy Ellis, a 21 year old Youngstown native, shows promise with a fastball and curve but control issues threaten a quick rise to the major leagues with the Cincinnati Reds. Scout Hugh Poland notes the prospect must learn major league pitching while Hersh Freeman expects him to reach the majors eventually despite current struggles.

Tampa Fla Sammy Ellis Cincinnati Reds Ellis Fred Hutchinson Youngstown Columbia San Francisco Hugh Poland New York Yankees Hersh Freeman Freeman

Cubs Pound Indians 10-4 in spring exhibition

In Tucson Arizona the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 10 to 4 in an exhibition game. Sam McDowell struggled with control while veteran pitchers contributed. Cleveland manager Mel McGaha says spring training remains too short.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Mel McGaha

Two Bowling Teams Make Early Moves in Classic Division

In Des Moines, the Brunswick team from Atlanta led by Ralph Brunt with a 714 series opened with 3138 as the best classic team six game block so far, threatening Fresno Bombers for first place. The Don Carter team from St Louis opened with 3052 led by Ray Bluth's 632 series as the fans watched the national match team champions seek the early edge.

Brunswick Atlanta Don Carter Gloves St. Louis Brunswicks Ray Bluth

Bay Shore Stakes Set at Aqueduct Ahead of Derby Prep

The $25 000 added Bay Shore Stakes at one mile drew a dozen three-year-olds as a Derby prep. Leading contenders include Green Ticket Sunrise County Endymoin and Duc d Or with Sunrise County carrying 119 pounds. Prego and Donut King are absent from the field.

New York Churchill Downs Aqueduct Bay Shore Kentucky Adele L. Rand Green Towsend B. Martin Sunrise County George D. Widener Endymoin J. W. Rodgers Duc d'Or Hialeah Falmingo Ridan Prego Green Ticket Donut King

Rally Draws 63 From Glouster to New Marshfield

The Ohio Valley Youth Rally of the Independent Church of Christ met at New Marshfield with 209 in attendance. Dean Mills presided as master of ceremonies as C Marion Bailey evangelized and ministers from several towns attended. The next rally is planned at Bishopville Church of Christ.

Valley Youth Rally The Independent Church of Christ New Marshfield Dean Mills Church of Christ Ronnie Watring Bishopville C. Marion Bailey Lawrenceburg Fred Waggoner Logan Athens Merrill Allard Glouster Brother Lawham Radcliff Airline Point Rock Oakdale Hoopers Ridge Bishopville Church

Pirates to Train in Fort Myers in 1963

The Pittsburgh Pirates renew a one year option to conduct spring training in Fort Myers. They will return in 1963, despite reports they might move to Bradenton replacing the Milwaukee Braves who relocate to West Palm Beach.

Pirates Fort Myers Fla Pittsburgh Pirates Bradenton Milwaukee Braves West Palm Beach

Exhibitions Monday Results and Wednesday Schedule

Exhibition results show Baltimore 18 over New York N 8 and Pittsburgh 10 over Chicago A 9 while St Louis 7 Cincinnati 6 and New York A 6 over Detroit 10 innings Los Angeles N 7. Wednesday matches list Cincinnati Detroit at Lakeland Los Angeles N at St Petersburg Milwaukee Philadelphia at Clearwater Pittsburgh Minnesota at Oz St Louis New York A at Fort Lauderdale Cleveland Chicago N at Mesa Houston Boston at Scottsdale Los Angeles A San Francisco at Phoenix Baltimore Washington at Pompano Beach with ABL elimination playoffs starting Thursday.

Evans Killeen Hook Dave Nicolson Brooks Robinson John Powell Russ Snyder Mets Cincinnati Stengel St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Houston Colts Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Ken Boyer Minnie Minoso Reds Curt Simmons Jim Maloney Baltimore New York Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Detroit Los Angeles Milwaukee St. Petersburg Philadelphia Fort Lauderdale Cleveland Houston Boston Scottsdale San Francisco Phoenix Washington Pompano Beach

Peppermint Twist a Big FHA Dance Success at Glouster High

Glouster Chapter of FHA hosted the Peppermint Twist dance at Glouster High School drawing teens from nearby areas. Dick Reinhart provided music while red and white peppermint decor set the theme. Winners included Ida Dell Grandy and Dwight Russell for slow dance. Carolyn Colbert and John Holbert for fast dance. Joyce Wright and Tommy Hardy for Twist. cake walk victors Kathy Malone and Steven Alderman.

Glouster FHA Glouster High School Dick Reinhart Ida Dell Grandy Dwight Russell Carolyn Colbert John Holbert Joyce Wright Tommy Hardy Dave Rinehart Kathy Malone Steven Alderman

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