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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1960

Page

10

Ohio U. downs Morehead State 8-1 behind Jack Crew

Ohio University pitcher Jack Crew delivered a two hitter in an 8-1 non-league win over Morehead State at Trautwein Field. The Bobcats, 6-0 in the MAC, supported Crew with 10 hits as Larry Thomas added three for four with two runs and two steals.

Jack Crew Morehead State Morehead Bob Wren Ohio University Bobcats Michigan State Ohio U Trautwein Field Pierce Crew Jim Hastings Larry. Thomas State Mayer Wright E Thomas Secrest Ward Derrick Redm D'Leben Ells O'Neil Daniels Nossek Dotson Kallas Rader Holland Allen Cook Wade Hastings Wis Scales Ohio Ohio U, Eee Cence 000 025 100—8 10 6 Morehead ST. ~ 010 000 000—124 : Rbie Redmond Pierce Thomas Wandersieben Maver Hr— Scales Sb—Maver Thomas Rew

Palmer Collins In Houston Classic Playoff Duel

Palmer and Collins head to a playoff for first money in the $35,000 Houston Classic after tying at 280. Palmer, chase for sixth win in four months, average odds improve to 49,557.57 with first money. The crowd of 12,000 witnessed a drama packed finish at Memorial Park as Collins blamed a muddy lie for a final round bogey.

Houston Tex Arnold Palmer Big Bill Collins Palmer Collins Jack Fleck Los Angeles Texas Memorial Park

Bobcats Travel to Face Kent State in Dual Meet

Ohio University tracksters head to Kent State for a midweek dual meet. Coach Huntsman says the Golden Flashes pose a manageable test, with OU aiming for its third dual meet win. The Bobcats highlight field events and co captain Bob Harrison led a strong showing in multiple events last weekend.

Baldwin-Wallace Ohio University Kent State Golden Flashes Stan Huntsman Flashes Bobcats Kent KSU Colucci Woodward Mauer Huntsman Bob Harrison

High School Basketball Scores and Standings Report

The night featured top performances with Neal Floral posting the high individual game score and Joe's Sohio earning a high team single game mark. Duricky and Nisley contributed strong showings while Mocilnikar led another event with a 3 game total.

Athens F. Wolfe K Wolfe Owls Pioneers Uptowners

Racine Beats Blue Devils in Class A Tournament Opener

Racine defeats the Blue Devils 11 to 4 powered by 13 walks and wild pitches after a three hit effort. Duane Wolfe earned the win and Bela Kastley took the loss as Racine advances to face Oak Hill in the opening round action.

Racine Chauncey-Dover Tornadoes Meigs County Oak Hill Jackson County Nelsonville Athens County Kings Duane Wolfe Bela Kastley C-D Sts

Gordon's improving golf for Ohio University

Ed Gordon, OU golfer, shows progress after a slow start. A Greenbrier Invitational 91 opener and a 78 day two reflect better form, with six wins in eight matches and a recent pair of 72s lowering his scoring average under 80. He aims for golf pro work or graduate studies, with a best 18-hole round of 64 and two 29s in nine-hole rounds.

Ohio University Ed Gordon Eddie Ohio State Gordon West Virginia Pitt Kanawha Country Club Charlotte N.C Kanawha Sleepy Hollow

Dowler Leads Gallia Academy to 4-0 Win Over Chesapeake

Senior Chuck Dowler pitched a one hitter as Gallia Academy blanked Chesapeake 4-0 at Memorial Field. Sam Matthews homered, Jack Saunders delivered key hits, and Dowler's six strikeouts paced the Blue Devils to their ninth win with a 4-0 record.

Gallipolis Chuck Dowler Memorial Field Gallia Academy Chesapeake Dowler Sam Matthews Dick Roderick Dave Porter Blue Devils Jack Saunders Porter Smith Kouns Roderick

Kyger Creek Posts Win Over Fairland In Cheshire Meet

Kyger Creek edged Fairland 46 to 44 as Dave Carman a senior set a school long jump mark and Benny Dent a freshman finished second in the same event. Carman leaped 13-8 to claim first and Dent 18-2 1 4 to secure second with 18-2 1 4.

Gallipolis Dave Carman Benny Dent Cheshire Kyger Creek Carmen Dent Bobcats Fellure Kincaid Carman Fuller Taylor Tenderson V. French E. French Shaw Mulford Chandler Henderson Fairland Galvin Day Stanley Morris Johnson Turner Fellore Williams

Derby Trial Goes Today

Calumet Farm enters 12 three year olds in the one mile Derby Trial at Churchill Downs led by Hillsborough Pied D Or and Fango. Trainers Ben and Jimmy Jones again favor Keeneland prep as in past years with notable precedent including Cit ation Hill Gail Tim Tam and Ponder. Iron Leige also bypassed the trial before the 1957 Derby win.

Hillsborough Pied D’or Fango Ben Jimmy Jones Keeneland Citation Hill Gail Tim Tam Ponder Iron Leige Gen. Duke The Roses

Class AA District Play Opens With Pomeroy Belpre Clash

Opening round of the Class AA District baseball tournament moves to today with Pomeroy at Belpre and Marietta at Logan. Lancaster meets the Marietta Logan winner Thursday at Logan while Athens hosts the Belpre Pomeroy victor.

Pomeroy Belpre Marietta Logan Lancaster Athens

Indians Tie White Sox For AL Lead On Tempie Hit

Cleveland rallies to a 3-2 win over Washington, fifth straight, as Johnny Tempie delivers the decisive two-out single. Chicago loses 11 4 at Baltimore, dropping into a first-place tie in the American League.

Bobcats Bob Mayer Thomas Dutch Vandersleben Vince Scales Charleston Ohio U Frank Lane Cleveland Lane Indians Chicago White Sox Tribe Washington White Sox Baltimore Johnny Tempie Cincinnati Senators Herb Score Don Ferrarese Orioles Chicago Kansas City Pete Ramos Russ Nixon Bob Hale Vic Power Temple Gary Bell Bob Allison Jim Lemon Julio Bequer Sox Jim Gentile Dick Donovan Gentile RBI Gus Triandos Ferrarese Mary Breeding

Baseball scores and key plays from Tuesday and Wednesday games

Stan Musial and Daryl Spencer fueled a double header with a bases loaded walk and a clutch double. Smoky Burgess homered as Pittsburgh built a lead, while Jim Davenport's homer broke a shutout in a Cardinal win. The Giants rallied late to beat the Braves and mark a late surge. Roger Craig left with an injured shoulder as Cincinnati edged Los Angeles on timely hitting and errors.

Elroy Face St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Bucs Milwaukee Mike MoeCormick Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates McCormick Ronnie Kline St. Louis Pirate Cardinals Giants Braves Dodgers Ed Bailey Don Zimmer Face Carl Sawatski Stan Musial Daryl Spencer Leon Wagner Harvey Haddix George Crowe Kline Gino Cimoli Smoky Burgess Sam Jones Jim Davenport Carl Willey Don McMahon Ken MacKenzie Reds Billy Martin Vada Pinson Dodger Charlie Neal Roger Craig Pinson Lee Walls Larry Sherry Roy McMillan Bailey

Thomas Leap Faces Takeoff Surface Battle Over High Jump Record

John Thomas holds 7 ft 1 3 4 in high jump from the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. AAU official Pinky Sober notes the jump used an asphalt composition takeoff and will seek IAAF approval after AAU vote later this summer.

John Thomas International Amateur Athletic Federation Pinky Sober AAU Thomas Philadelphia United States IAAF

Albany Ties For Crown In County League Baseball

Albany clinched at least a share of the southern division title by beating Rome-Canaan 13 to 9 at the county field. The Red Devils moved to 3-0 with one game left against Carthage-Troy, while Rome-Canaan fell to 0-1. Hudnell won the game. Leonard Frost took the loss. In the north The Plains defeated Buchtel-York 11-9 to move to 2-0 under tournament champ Chauncey Dover. Pat Eddy earned the win and went 3-for-3. Jerry Mellinger took the loss. Smith was honored for the losers, now 1-1 in ACL.

Albany Rome-Canaan Red Devils Carthage-Troy Hudnell Leonard Frost Plains Buchtel-York Indians Chauncey Dover Pat Eddy Jerry Mellinger Smith

National League Standings and Monday Results

The National League table lists teams with wins and losses led by Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Monday results show Chicago 8 phila 7 and SF 5 Mil 0 with ties and upcoming matchups including Cincinnati at LA and Philadelphia at Chicago.

Pittsburgh San Francisco Milwaukee Etsi Los Angeles Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis

Rochester at Columbus Buffalo at Richmond

Sports brief notes matchups including Rochester versus Columbus and Buffalo at Richmond. No scores or outcomes provided, listing four city pairs for upcoming or recent fixtures.

Chesterhill Blue Devils Fall to Roseville in Eight

Chesterhill 5 Roseville 4 in eight innings as Roseville wins the Perry County League clash. Bowmen held Roseville to two hits while Chesterhill tied the game with two runs in the seventh. costly errors doomed the Blue Devils who fall to 4-1.

Philo Chesterhill Morgan County Roseville Perry County Jim Linville Blue Devils Clyde Bowman Maller Wilson Bowman Kennedy

International League baseball results brief

Montreal defeated Miami 7 to 4 while Havana posted a 3 to 1 win. Toronto stood 2 to 2. The update lists only games from the league.

Montreal Miami Havana Toronto

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