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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1961
Page
10
Ohio University and Western Michigan, the league leaders, meet in Kalamazoo with the MAC title likely decided over the two-game series. Western (5-0) faces Ohio U (5-1) as key pitchers Hirzel and Ortlieb square off, while Ohio U hitters pace the league batters led by Nossek.
Reds pitcher Joe Jay threw a one hit shutout allowing a first inning single by Johnny Callison as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4-0 for their fifth straight win. Adcock hit a bases loaded homer for Milwaukee in a 10-6 10 inning win over Los Angeles.
In a heavy game, Sam Jones pitched the Giants to a full nine innings while Messi impressed in eight years of play. Benny Daniels yielded his third loss as the Tigers faced defeat amid Mantle’s majors-leading ninth homer and Ford’s win in relief.
The standings show Columbus leading with 9 wins and 3 losses followed by Toronto 6 4 and Richmond 8 6. Upcoming games include Jersey City at Toronto and San Juan at Buffalo among others.
Publicity Chairman Bob Baur announced tickets for the first annual Ohio University Sports Recognition Banquet are limited and on sale at Logan's Book Store Blackmore's Restaurant Swearingen's Sport Shop and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store all on Court Street. Reservations can be sent to P.O. Box 40 Athens. The banquet is on May 17 at the Student Center.
The Division of Wildlife reports a better fishing outlook for the coming weekend as water levels drop. In the East Central and Southeastern district, Burr Oak Forked Run Tappan Dow and Hocking show good fishing for bass crappies and catfish while walleyes are noted at Tappan and carp at Seneca. Stream prospects are fair to poor with some streams offering limited hope.
Athens high school travels to Lancaster for a Class AA sectional semi final against Golden Gates while the Bulldog golf team plays Wellston. Pitching notes favor Ed Bannow choosing Cornwell or Woodell, with Bacon and Douglas leading batting, and Litts pacing golf. Track movers head to Marianna Relays as J spot clashes loom.
Point Pleasant Big Blacks erased a 6 1 deficit with six runs in the final two innings to stun Pomeroy 7 6 at Point Pleasant. Ned Jones earned the win with eight strikeouts and a seventh inning bases loaded single. Bobby Johnson went 3 for 3 with a homer and a double. Roy Ames drove in five for Pomeroy. The Panthers face Nitro in the regional tournament Monday.
Ohio University freshmen under coach Dale Bandy host Rio Grande College in a weekend return game at home. The Redmen, led by Keith Jones with four hits, beat Rio Grande 7 to 1 in Rio Grande last weekend, continuing their series.
Johnny Longden, 54, veteran jockey with a 34 year career and 5509 wins, prepares to ride Four and Twenty in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs along with his son Vance as trainer. Carry Back remains the favorite, with Crozier gaining support after a Derby Trial, and the purse totals about 163000 dollars with 120500 to the winner.
Jay Herbert shot a six under par 66 to lead the Field in the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn Country Club Las Vegas. The event features a 72 hole format with top money of 10000 and winds challenging players as Bolt Ford Boros and Snead chase. Displaced rivals include Palmer Wall Leonard Player and Sanders among the 25 starters.
Conkey's took over the Elm Golf Course League lead Thursday with a 4 2 2% triumph over Martin Heaters. Swearingen's sits 8 to 8 with a 4 1 victory over Ryoma as Elm Course drops to third with 74% points. Elm defeated American Legion 4 1, Royal McBee beat Bridgwater 4 1, and Jimanotts edged Strawn 3 2 in week matches.
Bill Harding, a sophomore, fired a four under par 33 36 for a 69 to lead Ohio University to a 19 5 win over Miami. Teammates Mollencup Hull and Howells shot sub par rounds as OU stays hot at 16 2 on the season. The Bobcats host Dayton Saturday at Athens Country Club and travel to Ohio State for the Ohio Intercollegiate.
Carthage-Troy outdistanced Shade 20 to 10 in a Athens County League south division game at the county field. The Trojans improve to 3-0 in the south with one makeup game left versus Rome-Canaan. Shade pitching walked 22 batters in the loss.
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