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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1962

Page

9

Gopher Ball Still Plaguing Indians

Cleveland pitchers have already given up 20 home runs in 15 games as the Indians struggle with the long ball. Offense lags with only eight homers, while two grand slams by Woodie Herd and rookie Al Luplow highlight a rough start. Gene Green Ty Cline Chuck Essegian and Willie Kirkland also homered. Gary Bell suffered five homers hit against him.

Cleveland Tribe Indians Los Angeles Woodie Herd al Luplow Gene Green Ty Cline Chuck Essegian Willie Kirkl Gary Bell

Indians Begin Night Series as McDowell Faces Belinsky

All acti vo games: San Francisco 4 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 6 Milwaukee 4 Los Angeles 3 Chicago 1. The Indians rank 9-6 after 18 games, with seven homers by a staff leader, followed by Taylor and Donovan with four each. Sam McDowell (1-0) vs Bo Belinsky (2-0) in a two game set after Belinsky beat Cleveland with a four hitter last week.

Gopher Ron Taylor Dick Donovan Barry Latman Bob Allen Pedro Ramos Frank Funk Indians Cleveland Los Angeles Tribe Sam McDowell Bo Belinsky

Schedule of National League Baseball Matchups

Cincinnati plays New York Milwaukee meets Philadelphia Houston visits St Louis Chicago travels to Los Angeles Pittsburgh faces San Francisco in a set of National League games broadcast as a stacked slate. The article lists five matchups with no results or dates provided.

Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Kansas City New York Chicago Los Angeles Cleveland Boston Washington San Francisco St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston i Milwaukee Cincinnati Fla Houston St. Louis

Chiefs finally win IL game on 10th inning burst

Syracuse gains first International League win after 10 innings as Tony Asaro fuels an 8-6 final over Atlanta with a 5-for-6 night including a pivotal two-run double. Rochester edges Jacksonville 4-3 and Toronto beats Richmond 7-4 while Buffalo at Columbus is rained out. CHAUNCEY meeting of Peanut Sisters Club set for Tuesday at 7:30 pm hosted by Mrs Juanita Dehmann with 50 cent item for Country Store.

Syracuse Tony Asaro Chiefs Atlanta Asaro Rochester Jacksonville Toronto Richmond Buffalo Columbus Chauncey Peanut Sisters Club Juanita Dehmann

Easter Weekend Visits Span Columbus Dayton and Athens

Racine residents hosted relatives and friends from Columbus Athens and Cincinnati over the Easter weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Owen Watson Mrs Lavinia Simpson Mr and Mrs Jim Simpson and Steve Jackson guests of Homer and Edith Hayman Mr and Mrs Bill Smith of Dayton Mr and Mrs George Tassian and daughter from Cincinnati visited Lillia Lee. The Rev Arthur R McCauley attended a seminar in Columbus. Easter guests of Eber Carnahan were Lee Tisdale Bill Diehl and Francis Foster. Edward Theiss and daughter Betty of Pataskala spent the Foster weekend with relatives.

Racine Robert Roush Children Columbus Owen Watson Lavinia Simpson Jim Simpson Steve Bob Wilson Jackson Bill Smith Dayton Homer Edith Hayman George Tassian Cincinnati Lillia Lee Christine Lake Athens Francis Morris Arthur R. McCauley Town and Country Department The Ohio Council of Churches Eber Carnahan Lee Tisdale Bill Diehl Buckeye Lake Francis Foster Dorcas Edward Theiss Betty of Pataskala Mike Theiss

Kyger Creek-Eastern Nosed Out In SWAC Track Meet

Kyger Creek edged Eastern 57 to 53 to win the SWAC track meet for a second straight year. Eastern claimed four firsts and seven seconds with Ron Richie taking two firsts. Kyger Creek’s Denny Dent won the century dash shot put and broad jump. North Gallia placed third and Racine fourth.

Kyger Creek Eastern Ron Richie Denny Dent North Gallia Racine

Athens County Kart Club Plans Race Season Meeting

The Athens County Kart Club will meet at the fairgrounds Wednesday evening at 7 30 to organize for the coming race season and elect new officers. Secretary Ray Clark said all races this season will be held at the Kart-Away Kart Track.

Athens County Fairgrounds Ray Clark

Baseball Standings and Box Scores From Regional Games

International League results Rochester over Jacksonville 4 to 3 Syracuse defeated Atlanta 8 to 6 Toronto beat Richmond 7 to 4 Buffalo games at Columbus rained out American Association Omaha edged Oklahoma City 3 to 1 Louisville at Denver and Dallas-Ft. Worth at Indianapolis rained Seattle beat Spokane 8 to 6 Salt Lake City 7 Portland 6 San Diego at Tacoma rained Tokyo-Teruo Kosaka 133 percent defeated Flash Elorde 13314 for Orient lightweight title New York Rubin Carter stopped Walter Daniels 158 Paterson New Jersey Chicago Cliff Markey outpointed Tommy Payne 163 Detroit 8 Taylor Ridge church group notices meeting info Bertha Heffkin host Tuesday night

Rochester Jacksonville Syracuse Atlanta Toronto Richmond Buffalo Columbus American Association Omaha Oklahoma City Louisville Denver Dallas-Ft. Worth Indianapolis Tokyo Teruo Kosaka Japan Flash Elorde Philippines New York Rubin Carter Paterson N. J Walter Daniels Brooklyn Ience

Mrs Holbert Hosts Progressive Study Club Meeting

Mrs Terry Holbert entertained the Junior Progressive Study Club at her home with Mrs Louis Docie presiding and opening with the club creed and reports Two mattresses ordered were purchased and given to the Athens County Cancer Association on behalf of the club Plans for a spring party were discussed and will be announced at the next meeting The entertainment committee includes Mrs Ralph Hines Mrs Robert Byers Mrs Terry Holbert and Mrs Larry Schoeman The Hats made by members were brought for a 50 cent exchange and modeled The program featured Mrs John Cunningham reviewing The Trapp Family and playing The Sound of Music The hostess served dessert to 13 members Luther C Martin of McArthur Route 1 died Thursday in St Marys Hospital Funeral services held Saturday at McArthur.

Glouster Terry Holbert Progressive Study Club Louis Docie Athens County Cancer Assn Entertainment Committee Mrs. Trapp Rogers and Hammerstein

Glouster Personal Notes Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Attorney and Mrs Bob Kendall and children Stuart Gordon and Sally of Salem were guests of Mrs and Mr J F Williams for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Edward Ley vacationed in Worthington with Mrs Leys brother Mr and Mrs Fred Exenkamper. Ley reports brother Owen improving at Veterans Hospital Dayton Ohio Ward 5. N R Maxwell returned home after visiting Columbus with Mr and Mrs Walter Hesser and Mrs Lewis Schoeman spent weekend in Hicksville with Earl Briggs family attending the Hicksville Order of Eastern Stars annual inspection.

Bob_ Kendall Stuart, Gordon and Sally Salem J. F. Williams Edward Ley Worthington Ley Fred Exenkamper Owen Veterans Hospital Dayton Ohio N. R. Maxwell Columbus Walter Hesser Lewis Schoeman Hicksville Earl Briggs Schoeman Hicksville Order of Eastern Stars

Twig 2 Sets April Meeting With New Members

Twig 2 held its April meeting in the Mayor's Office with four new members joining: Miss Josephine Hedfelt, Mrs Wanda McAllister, Mrs Mary Trace, and Mrs Helen Noon. A card party at Moose Hall on May 17 with dessert included for $1 was planned. The next meeting is May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center and all interested in joining are urged to attend.

Josephine Hedfelt Wanda McAllister Mary Trace Helen Noon Moose Hall Ray White Mary Cardaras Jody Moore Barbara Cox Jeannine Butt Clara Patterson Loretta Johnston Civic Center

Women of the Moose Plan Mother's Day Program

The Women of the Moose meet at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Moose Hall to honor Mother's Day and the group's anniversary. Mrs. Neal Morris leads the program and each member may bring a guest for a potluck lunch.

Russell on Cruiser Newport News during Kennedy visit

Fire control technician third class Kenneth W Russell USN son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Russell of 30 Embrey Street Gloucester serves aboard the cruiser USS Newport News. He is observed by President John F Kennedy during a two day visit.

Glouster Kenneth W Russell USN Lowell Russell Embrey St Newport News John F. Kennedy

Shawnee OES Chapter Inspected At Masonic Temple

Shawnee Bluebell Charter 151 Order of Eastern Star held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Francis Self presiding. Initiatory work shown for two candidates. officers praised by inspectors. Guests included district and grand officials. 98 members attended a reception after the ceremony. CHAUNCEY PTA to sell hot dogs Wednesday noon.

Masonic Temple Francis Self Robert McGrew Ada Crist Lithopolis Jack Harris Philo District 16 Flora Briggs Corning Missouri Chester Crist Lithopolis Thomas Gaitten

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