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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

18

College Nines On Television

College baseball television on the horizon as Abe Chanin predicts the College World Series on TV. California fans back televising a Southern Cal versus UCLA game, with networks bidding for rights. McArthur High notes three freshmen starring in the Vinton County Tournament run and Marshall’s coach Snyder foresees a MAC title dogfight at Bowling Green.

Abe Chanin Chanin California Cal UCLA Mcarthur High Paul Haney Vinton County Charlie Hale Generals Dick Bates Bill Bullock McArthur Oak Hill Racine Larry Snyder Athens High Ohio U Marshall University Bowling Green Snyder Falcons Kermit Blosser Bobcats Larry Marshall Jim Ward Pete Byers Drexel Meade

North Carolina Dismisses Moe For Part In Scandals

UNC suspends basketball star Doug Moe after he admitted accepting $75 from gambler Aaron Wagman and failing to report bribe offers. Moe, a Tar Heel standout, had previously denied involvement in the point-shaving probe. Chancellor William B. Aycock announced the indefinite suspension.

North Carolina Moe Doug Moe University of North Carolina Tar Heels William B. Aycock Brooklyn N. Y Aycock Aaron Wagman New York Wagman Lou Brown

American Association scores and schedule notes

Houston defeated Omaha 9 to 6. Dallas Fort Worth led 5 to 0 as Louisville Indianapolis game at Denver was postponed.

Houston Omaha Dallas-Fort Worth Louisville Indianapolis Denver

Spahn Wins Again as Reds, Cubs Lead NL Race

Warren Spahn pitched two hits and nine strikeouts in a 4-1 win over the Dodgers, his 291st victory and first over Los Angeles in three years. San Francisco beat Chicago 8-4 to reclaim the NL lead as St. Louis topped Pittsburgh 3-1. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 9-3, extending its win streak to four.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Chicago Cubs St. Louis Pittsburgh Washington Cleveland Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Ted Kluszewski Earl Averill Kansas City Boston

Athens Bulldogs Rout Logan In Nine Hole Golf Match

Athens Bulldogs won their sixth straight golf match and eighth of the season with a 15 percent romp over Logan at Athens Country Club. Bobby Littler led with one under par 35 to earn all four points, while Charles Lanning posted 43 for Logan. Blaine Cornwell added 44 and Art Smith 43 as Logan claimed a half point. The Chieftains will travel to Wellston Friday for a rematch with the Golden Rockets.

Athens Bulldogs Logan Athens Country Club Bulldogs Bobby Littler Charles Lanning Littler Blaine Cornwell Chieftains Bob Johnson Art Smith Cornwell George Blosser Gerald Vermillion Charley McAfee Wellston Golden Rockets

Wren Leads Ohio U to 16-9 Win Over Muskingum Opener

Ohio University beat Muskingum 16-9 in a midweek tuneup, led by Bill Hirzel’s expected start Friday in Kalamazoo against Western Michigan. Joe Nossek and Roger Merle powered the offense with multiple hits and three RBIs, while Muskies rallied briefly before Kochendorfer secured the win.

New Concord Ohio University Muskingum Bobcats Western Michigan Kalamazoo Mich Bob Wren Wren Bill Hirzel Hicksville Dayton Muskies Bill Cooper Jim French Murray Cook Jerry Friend Cook John Zaffer Joe Nossek Larry Thomas Ohio U Kochendorfer Roger Merle Crew Butler Vala

Tribe Trims Sox 4-3 On Hale's Pinch Single

Hale delivers a clutch pinch single to lift the Indians over the White Sox 4-3 after a late rally. Hale's hit breaks a 3-3 tie in the ninth as Frank Funk earns his second win in relief.

Tribe Sox Hale Ken Hunt Pete Ramos Hector Lopez Roger Maris Bob Turley Bob Hale Indians Johnny Romano White Sox Frank Funk Gary Staley A’s Red Sox Ray Herbert Kansas City Andy Carey Jerry Lumpe Mike Fornieles Don Larsen

Lucas Leads U S Win in Kiev Exhibition

Jerry Lucas of Ohio State starred for the United States squad on its Soviet tour, scoring 30 points as the U S defeated a Kiev Institution of Education team 98 to 83 in an exhibition game.

Kiev Ussr Jerry Lucas Ohio State United States Soviet Union Lucas Kiev Institution of Education

District Four Selection Group Sets May 21 Meeting

Western Michigan coach Charlie Maher outlines the District Four Tourney plans and committee members. The closed session at the Indiana Hotel in Fort Wayne will select all star teams and determine at large entries from Big Ten and other conferences for the NCAA district tourney. The winner advances to the eight team World Series in Omaha June 9 to 14.

Kalamazoo Mich Charlie Maher Western Michigan Indiana Hotel Ft. Wayne Ind Maher John H. Kobs Michigan State Clarence J. Kline Notre Dame Mart G. Karow Ohio State J. Kyle Anderson Chicago NCAA Bob Culp Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Iowa Big Ten University of Cincinnati Bearcats Missouri Valley Pittsburgh Mid-Ameri University of Detroit Ball State Omaha Nebraska

Veteran Sox Duo Win 26 Games Between Them

Age seems not to slow Chicago White Sox pitchers Early Wynn at 41 and Gerry Staley at 40 who combined for 26 wins last season.

Chicago White Sox Early Wynn Gerry Staley

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