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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
16
Former welterweight champion Benny Paret lay in a coma after brain surgery following his 12th round loss to Emile Griffith. Doctors said only a slight chance of recovery exists while his wife expressed cautious optimism and family members arrived amid uncertain prospects.
In Palm Springs California Cleveland beat Chicago 96 to and Luplow homered twice driving in four runs. The 23 year old former Michigan State fullback lined a two run shot off Don Cardwell in the first and added a second two run homer in the ninth. Luplow claimed one good day does not guarantee a starting role and credited manager with his opportunity.
Ohio State is the experts' pick to win the NCAA swimming championship as the seven session meet opens in Columbus. If the Buckeyes prevail they would move ahead of Michigan for the most team titles in the event. Michigan and Ohio State begin bids for the title as Cincinnati edges Detroit 4 2 in 10 innings and Cleveland defeats Chicago 9 6.
The Azalea Open golf tournament opens its 14th staging in Wilmington with a record $20,000 purse and about 120 professionals. Gary Player competes before the Masters defense, while Don Finsterwald seeks his first title in past years.
Duc d'Or edged Sidluck by a neck in the first Bayshore Stakes division on the Aqueduct dirt. Western Warrior won the second section by a nose over Mister Pitt with Dedmond third. Green Ticket finished last after carrying topweight. Duc d'Or and Western Warrior are both Derby and Triple Crown eligible, with Belmont a possible target for Duc d'Or.
Meadow Stable's Cicada, the champion two year old filly of 1961, is a first choice 8 to 5 for Saturday's Gulfstream Park feature. Willie Shoemaker rides at 117 pounds, five pounds under the top colt weights, with Aidan and Admiral's Voyage as key rivals in the Florida Derby distance quest.
Cepeda remains a leading homer candidate as he drives Giants to an 11-6 win over the Angels in Phoenix. The NL home run king contender homered for the third straight spring game, part of a push toward Roger Maris 61 and possibly 62 in 62. Other spring results noted include Ken Johnson’s nine inning shutout for Houston, Piersall’s 15-7 loss, and several exhibition wins across the circuit.
Cincinnati City Council weighs extending the 1958 deal that kept the Reds in town. City Manager Harrell proposed asking the team to extend an agreement tied to off street parking near Crosley Field. William DeWitt Jr could not comment on the proposal.
Cincinnati coach Jucker called Ohio State the toughest foe UC faced all season after an easy title-game win. He praised Buckeyes star Jerry Lucas, noting his powerful play despite an apparent injury. Also, University of New Mexico named Bob King as head basketball coach at a $10,000 annual salary.
Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson says he is concerned but not worried about low team hitting. Wally Post, batting .139 after last season’s .294, struggled in a 4-2 win over Detroit as Leo Cardenas contributed a homer and extra hits. Post weighed 203 pounds this spring after 218 at season’s end in 1961, and he acknowledged overestimating winter weight loss. Boston led Philadelphia 129 114 in a latest score, with Los Angeles at Detroit upcoming and no Friday games scheduled.
The league champion Montreal Canadiens face the Chicago Black Hawks in a National Hockey League semifinal game as coach Toe Blake warns against a letdown. The Canadiens aim to take a 2-0 lead and end the Canada trip with a win before Sunday games shift to New York and Chicago. Toronto Maple Leafs also seek to extend their edge over New York after their opening semifinal win.
Celtics 129 114 win to go up two games to one over the Warriors. Frank Ramsey predicts seven game series as Lakers near Western title. Denver region notes on Colorado football upheaval and Bud Davis appointment.
Los Angeles betting favored Archie Moore at 6-5 in the heavyweight bout with Argentina's Alejandro Lavor ante at the Sports Arena Friday night. Moore kept his exact weight secret as he eyes non title action despite a shrinking share of the light heavyweight crown.
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