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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1959

Page

8

Ohio Univ Defends Greenbrier Intercollegiate Title

Ohio University Bobcats won the eighth Greenbrier Intercollegiate Invitational with an 886 team score, beating Colgate by seven and Davidson by seven. Medalist honors went to Charley Vandlik with 138, while Don Spears of Marshall was runner-up. The Bobcats’ schedule includes matches at Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute as they seek more dual wins.

White Sulphur Springs W.va Ohio University Bobcats Kermit Blosser Colgate Davidson Marshall Washington and Lee Pittsburgh Denison George Washington Charley Vandlik Ohion Vandlik Don Allen Don Spears Ohio WA Larry Snyder Ed Gordon Don Reichley Bill Turner Bill Santor Ohio U Virginia Tech Virginia Military Institute Athens Wake Forest Duke

Dr Jimmy Hull remembered in Racine basketball circle

The Columbus dentist and former Ohio State All American spoke at Racine cage banquet, praising youth coach Larry Morrison and Racine seniors. Hull recalled 1931 Athens District game with Pomeroy and Tippy Dye, and urged education, self respect, and perseverance as lessons from sport.

Racine Jimmy Hull Columbus Ohio State Ohio River Pomeroy Tornadoes Hull Dr. Hull Morrison Larry Jim Adams Ronnie Salser Butch Gaul Buzz Beegle Don McDade Arnold Adams Bill McKelvey Sam Price Gaul Butch OSU Athens Greenfield McClain Panther Tippy Dye University of Washington Dye Jimmy Tippy

Think You've Got Problems Outfield Woes Hit Red Sox Early

Boston manager Mike Higgins faces a decimated outfield with Ted Williams possibly missing the season due to a neck ailment and Gene Stephens sidelined with a sprained thumb. Jackie Jensen returns after a tooth infection as Gary Geiger sustains injuries in a collision and will be sidelined days. The Red Sox beat Cleveland 6-5 in that game.

Associated Press Boston Mike Higgins Higgins Ted Williams Gene Stephens Jackie Jensen Gary Geiger Don Buddin Geiger Red Sox Cleveland

Panthers Edge Racine 17-0 in Five

Pomeroy opened Southeastern Ohio Athletic League chase with a 16 0 non league win over Racine as Bob Cunningham and Eastman combined for a no hit effort over five innings. Cunningham led at bat with two hits and three runs while Musser and Gibbs added three hits apiece.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Racine Panthers Bob Cunningham Eastman Tornadoes Cunningham Musser Gibbs

Venturi Ready to Pounce in Masters Opener at Augusta

Ken Venturi, 28, San Francisco, declares he is ready to win the Masters with confidence as he seeks his first Augusta title. He has twice fallen short in recent years and enters as one of the favorites after leading at halfway last year before Arnold Palmer captured the crown.

Augusta Ken Venturi San Francisco Augusta National Venturi Jack Burke Ken Arnold Palmer

Michigan Trackmen Here On Wednesday

The University of Michigan track team, a top national contender, meets Ohio State at Ohio Stadium Wednesday at 3 p.m. Michigan seeks NCAA title form after securing the Big Ten indoor crown. The Wolverines boast top pole vaulters and a world class 220 yard sprinter.

University of Michigan Ohio University Ohio Stadium Wolverines Michigan Columbus Ohio State Wolves

Ohio U Bobcats Rally Past Virginia Tech 8-5 for Second Win

Ohio University’s touring baseball squad claimed a second victory beating Virginia Tech 8-5 in Blacksburg after weather delays. The Bobcats broke a 1-0 game open in the fourth as Larry Brannon walked three times loading the bases and Bob Mayer delivered a two‑run hit to put Ohio up 3-1. They increased the lead to 5-1 and never trailed.

Dale Long Cubs Giants Bob Sneake San Francisco Sammy Taylor al Kaline Edgers Ron Kline Pirates Pittsburgh Blacksburg Ohio University Virginia Tech Bobcats Tech Larry Brannon Bob Mayer Ohio U Joe Graves Nuzum Dick Butler Butler Mayer Stallsmith Johnson Graves Tom Poole Bob Russell North Carolina State Raleigh Athens

Wall earns Azalea Open money with steady final round

Art Wall held the lead and won $2000 with a 282 total six under par at the Azalea Open. Mike Souchak finished second with 285 and $1500, Don Finch­erwald tied for third with 287 and $1200. Bert Weaver and others followed as Ohio U and Virginia Tech pitchers produced an eight inning win.

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