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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1964

Page

8

Houska Nets Ohio U s Second National Title

Kasko and Fox bolster Houston Colts hopes as the Cocoa stadium project and new training base aim to lift the team from ninth place in 1963. Manager Harry Craft emphasizes improved pitching and depth with a mix of veterans and youngsters including Fox, Kasko, Zachary, Giusti, and Hoerner while aiming for a more competitive National League showing next season.

Walter L. Johns Central Press Cocoa, Fla Houston Colts Ball Club Houston Colts Colt 45 Nelson Fox Chicago White Sox Eddie Kasko Cincinnati Reds Apache Junction Ariz Cape Kennedy Arizona Harry Craft Paul Richards Cocoa Colts Harry Kasko Fox Kaska Wellsville Larry Yellen San Antonio Jim Ray Bluefield Appleton Ken Aspromonte Pete Reynolds Rusty Staub Mike White Sonny Jackson Modesto Craft John Bateman Gerry Grote Dave Adlesh John Griffin Lynchburg al Spangler Howie Goss John Weekly Jim Beauchamp Tulsa Jimmy Wynn Big Walter Bond The Indians

Royals Celtics open in Boston Tuesday

The Royals and Celtics prepare for a best of seven Eastern Division final in Boston after Cincinnati defeated the 76ers to reach the series. Lucas may miss games with a back injury while Oscar Robertson led a late rally for Kansas City.

Cincinnati Philadelphia 76Ers Dolph Schayes Royals Jerry Lucas Boston Schayes Celtics Philadelphia Lucas

Houska Wins NCAA 191-Pound Wrestling Title At Ithaca

Ohio University claims second national wrestling title as Harry Houska, a Parma senior, defeats Jack Brisco of Oklahoma State 6-3 for the 191-pound crown. Dean Lahr of Colorado repeats at 177 pounds and Houska pins three foes in five matches.

Ohio University Harry Houska Parma Ohio Ithaca N.Y Kermit Blosser Blosser Houska Jack Brisco Oklahoma State Cornell University U. S Dean Lahr Colorado University Lahr

Indians trim roster to 33 before camp closes

In Tucson the Indians cut their spring roster to 33 with no further cuts expected until the camp ends next week. Manager Birdie Tebbetts said Pedro Ramos Jim Grant and Jack Kralick will each work a full exhibition game before the schedule finishes. In Lexington Wichita State guard Dave Stallworth sparked the West to a 79-78 All Star victory over the East in the final minutes.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Indians West Coast Birdie Tebbetts Pedro Ramos Jim Grant Jack Kralick Stallworth Lexington Wichita Dave Stallworth

Purkey Says Arm Is Fine For Reds Comeback Bid

In Lakeland Florida Bob Purkey declares his arm is fine as Cincinnati plans to start him against Detroit after a 6-4 loss to the Yankees. New York rapped 10 hits led by Mickey Mantle who homered in the first inning as Joe Nuxhall struggled.

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