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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1960

Page

12

Ohio high school football clinic reshapes summer rules

Ohio coaches at the 29th annual OSU clinic hear Commissioner McConnell say summer equipment use is allowed for wealthy programs, with no off season coaching. He warns against early games and urges 10 game schedules. The gathering features dozens of speakers and ends with the spring intra squad game.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University W. J. McConnell Canton Jim Owens Washington Ben Schwartzwalder Syracuse Milt Bruhn Wisconsin Gene Slaughter Ohio State

Bobcats Seek to Extend Streak in Kent State Series

Bob Wren's 14 game winning streak faces Kent State in a crucial two game Mid-Am series at Kent. Marty Kane returns to top the Bobcats while Ed Pentecost leads Ohio U in a clash with the Flashes. each side eyes the league crown with key hitters like Larry Thomas and Bobby Mayer.

Bob Wren Bobcats Kent State Golden Flashes Kent Bobcat Flashes Ohio U Kent Staters Marty Kane Herb Score Wrenmen Express Ed Pentecost Pentecost Marshall Toledo Bowling Green Miami Western Michigan Larry Thomas Grove City Thomas Bobby Mayer Dutch Wandersleben RBI Wandersleben Euclid Vince Scales Dale Bandy Joe Nossek Gary Wade Wren Ted State Tom Kochendorfer Jack Crew

Blue Devils Triumph 3-2 Over Jackson County Ironmen

Gallipolis Paul Evans pitched seven innings for the win, allowing two hits as Gallipolis edged Jackson 3-2. Evans fanned 11 and walked four. Blue Devils improve to 10-3 while Jackson drops to 9-3. Gallipolis hits came from Evans Duncan Matthews and Caldwell. Next home dates with Middleport and Pomeroy.

Gallipolis Paul Evans Ironmen Jackson Carl Ward Blue Devils Jackson County Evans Blue Devil Duncan Sam Matthews Jay Caldwell Middleport Memorial Field Pomeroy Roderick van Fossen Kessinger Swingle

Kyger Creek Runners Sweep Hannan Trace Meet

Kyger Creek's Bobcats won 65 to 26 over Hannan Trace in a Mercerville dual meet after eight firsts across 11 events. Senior Dave Carmen led with three wins in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, and the broad jump.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Bobcats Hannan Trace Wildcats Mercerville Dave Carmen Carman

Olson Beats Sparks in Vancouver Lightweight Bout

Carl Olson from Portland stopped Al Sparks in Vancouver in five rounds. Tom Tibbs of Boston halted John Kidd of Scotland in eight rounds in Liverpool. Hisao Kobayashi of Japan outpointed Leo Espinosa of the Philippines in twelve rounds in Tokyo.

Vancouver B. C Carl Bobo) Olson Portland Ore al Sparks Winnipeg Liverpool England Tommy Tibbs Boston Johnny Kidd Scotland Tokyo Hisao Kobayashi Japan Leo Espinosa Philippines

Dow shoots 70 in opening round at Tournament of Champions

Las Vegas reports Don Finsterwald of Tequesta Florida and Athens Florida tied 35 35 after the first round of the $42400 Tournament of Champions with Dow finishing at 70.

Las Vegas Nev Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Athens

Trojans Stop Albany In Loop Title Race

Carthage-Troy Trojans defeated Albany Red Devils 5-1 to thwart Albany's bid for the southern division crown in the Athens County League. Larry Bibbie opened with a double, Jack Dodd tripled, and David Lockhart drew a walk and stole home for a three run third inning. Lockhart added seven stolen bases as Albany managed five hits. Trojan pitcher Steven Son held Albany without a walk until Linsley scored in the sixth.

Carthage-Troy Trojans Albany Red Devils Larry Bibbie Jack Dodd David Lockhart Linsley Trojan Stevenson Hudnall Carthage Troy

Racine and Middleport Reach Area Tourney Final

Racine defeats McArthur 5 to 4 in four innings to advance and Middleport beats Union Furnace 9 to 2 to set up a final showdown Saturday at Middleport. Wolfe earned the win for Racine while Anderson got the win for Union Furnace.

McArthur Racine Tornadoes Middleport Union Furnace Wilson Wolfe Wolfe Yellow Jackets Mike Little Jackets Bumgardner Osler Farmer Anderson

OU Trackmen Host Falcons

The Ohio University track squad aims for a third straight dual meet win as they host the Bowling Green Falcons at Peden Stadium Saturday with the first event at 1 p.m. Coach Stan Huntsman notes the meet will be tough outside Ohio State and Miami. BG strength lies in hurdles, pole vault, sprints, and the mile led by Bernie Casey and Ernie Malzahn with Casey ranked eighth nationally in the 120 highs and a 14.1 clocking.

Ohio University Tracksters Bowling Green Falcons Peden Stadium Ohio State Miami Stan Huntsman Bernie Casey Ernie Malzahn Casey Malzahn

Brand Bill As Wrecker Of Baseball

New York Yankees general manager George Weiss blasted Senator Estes Kefauver's anti-hoarding bill saying it mirrors Continental League aims to gain major league status. The measure would curb farm operations by limiting players under one club to 100 with 60 entering an unlimited draft.

New York Estes Kefauver George Weiss New York Yankees Yankee Tennessee

Ohio Football Windup Set for Saturday Scrimmage

Ohio University Coach Bill Hess plans a spring windup with a 2:30 p.m. Green and White game on the Peden Stadium practice field. Injuries push many lineup changes as 12 players are sidelined and several freshmen fill in on the first eleven.

Bill Hess Ohio University Peden Stadium Bobcats Greens Dick Schultz Jon Peters Hess Massarelli Jack Kiewer Jim Pugh Pete Barren Ron Roth Peters Belu Clyde Thomas Art Massey George Vasilion Les Walker al Miller Thomas Dave Dill Bob Harrison John Balough Mike Moss Ted State

Peep's Jet Wins Beulah Park Feature Race

Beulah Park featured an eighth race win by Peep's Jet in 1 10 1 finishing time. Jockey Harry Holcomb rode the six furlong event, with the winner paying 4 20 to win.

Columbus Beulah Park Harry Holcomb

OU Golfers At Marshall Ohio Test Looms Monday

Jackie Nicklaus the top amateur in America is favored to win the Ohio Intercollegiate crown at Marshall University in a 36 hole medal event. Ohio State fields Nicklaus and six others in a 21 college field with four scores counting. Kermit Blosser’s Ohio University team also aims for the title after a warmup at Marshall while any Bobcat could challenge Nicklaus for individual honors.

Marshall Ohio Columbus Ohio State Kermit Blosser Ohio University Bobcats Nicklaus

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