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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1964

Page

8

Celtics Favored To Dump Royals In Playoff Series

The Boston Celtics, champions and five-time East champs, open the best-of-seven series against the Cincinnati Royals as 8-5 favorites. Cincinnati won the regular season series seven games to five, but Boston relies on Bill Russell returning from an Achilles strain and Bob Cousy predicts a five or six game Celtics win.

Ton Celtics Cincinnati Celtics Royals Ertson San Francisco Wilt Chamberlain Bob Cousy Cousy Boston Br Rep Auerbach Liery Celtics Yankees KE Winds AIS

Ohio All Star Basketball Teams Named for June 27 Game

Fifteen senior players from Ohio high schools were chosen for the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association All Star game to be played in Marion on June 27. Bill Hasket of Dayton Belmont heads the South squad as the AP player of the year with other top selections from North and South districts. The rosters include players from Dayton Belmont, Columbus University High, Maysville, Toledo Woodward, and more with coaches and alternates named to fill 10-man squads per side.

Associated Press Bill Hasket Dayton Belmont Association Today Marion Bob Arnzen Delphos St. John Bob Guinta Celina Immaculate Conception John Ross Park Prater Southeastern Ross County NORTH Tom Carnes Ravenna Rich Creveling Euclid Bob Smith Akron Ellet Dick Cunningham Canton South Bill Cobb Uhrichsville Joe Pratts Mansfield Walt Piatkowski Toledo Woodward Bob Butler Lima Rick Goddard Graham Local John Howard Columbus University High Mike Curry Chesapeake Fred Cluff Hillsboro Mike Swan Maysville Bob Good Ron Martin Chillicothe Bob Rainey Hamilton Garfield Bob Weyendant Colerain

Phils Turnover Rebuilds Roster Within Seven Years

Philadelphia’s 1957 spring roster is entirely replaced within seven years as none remain. Five 1957 pitchers now play for other major league teams.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phil Robin Roberts Dick Farrell Jack Sanford Harvey Haddix Curt Simmons

Ideal Ski Boat Traits for Quick Planing and Stability

The piece outlines ski boat design priorities: fast planing with a broad flat bottom, light weight achieved by trimming features rather than hull strength, moderate freeboard, low gunwales for visibility, low sides for easy boarding, a broad waterline aft for stability and speed, and good turning ability with varied bottom shapes. It also stresses an observer seat, a spacious unobstructed cockpit, and non skid flooring for safety.

OU Teams Stymied By Snow and Schedule Changes

Snow and cold shut down Ohio University baseball and golf events at Blacksburg. Baseball moved to Fort Bragg then Wilmington, with season opener vs Wilmington College set for Wednesday. Golf practiced at Chapel Hill or Duke ahead of Thursday UNC tilt. Also notes on NBA and minor league baseball movements.

Ohio University Virginia Tech Blacksburg Bob Wren Fort Bragg N. C Wilmington Wilmington College Kermit Blosser North Carolina University Chapel Hill Duke University Durham University of North Carolina

Rowling Scores In Santa Monica Bout

Dwight Hawkins of Los Angeles outpointed Sid Obart of San Diego in a 10 round welterweight bout in Santa Monica California. Lino Armentros of Miami outpointed Junior Grant of Miami in a 8 round lightweight clash. Martha Vickers 21 one and Biehl's Safety Service 620 1688 listed.

Santa Monica Calif Dwight Hawkins Los Angeles Sid Obart San Diego Miami Fla Lino Armentros Junior Grant Martha Vickers Biehl's Safety Service

Redlegs Struggle With Robinson Sore Arm in Spring Losses

Clearwater report says Frank Robinson again hurt his right arm in spring training. Reds drop second exhibition 6-3 to the Detroit Tigers as rookie Mel Queen fills in. Purkey, Ellis, and Henry allow eight Tiger hits while Marty Keough and Hal Smith drive in runs for Cincinnati.

Clearwater Fla Cincinnati Reds Frank Robinson Reds Detroit Tigers Robinson Cincinnati Mel Queen Queen Tigers Bob Purkey Sammy Ellis Bill Henry Purkey Gordy Coleman Marty Keough Hal Smith

Match Game Bowling Set Match Game Bowling Set

The first annual match game eliminations will begin at the Rollerbowl Saturday. Athenians in the Athens City Bowling Association may enter by signing up no later than Tuesday night at the Rollerbowl. Three divisions by averages will be organized.

Athens City Bowling Association

Oscar Unanimous All Star Choice

Oscar Robertson leads Cincinnati against Boston as he headlines the NBA 1964 All Star first team chosen by sports writers. Wilt Chamberlain Bob Pettit Elgin Baylor and Jerry West join Robertson on the top unit with Mills of prior seasons noted. Pettit marks his 10th first team selection tying a league record.

New York Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Boston Tonight NBA Robertson Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Bob Pettit St. Louis Elgin Baylor Jerry West Los Angeles Chamberlain Boston Celtics Bill Russell Tom Heinsohn John Havlicek Jerry Lucas Hal Greer Philadelphia Pettit Bob Cousy Boston Baylor West Lucas

Houska Wins 191-Pound NCAA Title for Ohio University

Ohio University wrestler Harry Houska captured the 191-pound NCAA crown at Cornell, capping a 76-3 collegiate career. OU coach Fred Schleicher noted Houska’s pins and solid defense, while Houska earns a spot in Olympic trials in New York and aims for a college coaching future.

Fred Schleicher Cornell University Ohio University Harry Houska Schleicher Kermit Blosser Houska Parma Ohio Dean Lahr Japan United States Harry Toledo

Besselink Wins Azalea Open In N C Thrilling One Stroke Victory

Al Besselink a 39 year old from Merchantville N J captured the $2700 top prize at the Azalea Open in Wilmington N C with a final round 75 to finish six under par 284. He led since day two despite a triple bogey on 17 and overcame Lionel Hebert in tough 37 degree wind driven conditions.

Wilmington N.C al Besselink Husky Hebert Besselink Cape Fear

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