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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1962

Page

8

Ohio U favored to win Ohio Intercollegiate title at Columbus

Jim Zentmeyer reports Ohio University golf aims to reclaim the title at Columbus with coach Kermit Blosser guiding a strong group. Ohio State defends. Akron poses a challenge after Friday’s upset of OU with sharp play by Fenn and Stevenson. Weather aided a busy day of district sports activity across the area.

Ohio University Columbus Kermit Blosser Ohio State Akron Karl Fenn Don Howells al Stevenson Bill Harding Blossermen

Belinsky Throws No-Hitter For Angels In Baltimore Sweep

Bo Belinsky, 25, rookie lefty from New York, pitched the first American League no hitter since 1958 as the Angels blanked the Orioles 2-0 after two early jams. The Angels then crushed Baltimore 15-7 with 19 hits, following a 5-4 comeback win Friday. Belinsky, who had not played high school ball, improved to 4-0 with a 1.53 ERA.

Bo Belinsky Angels Orioles Robert Belinsky Belinsky New York Trenton N. J Houston Marv Grissom Baltimore Los Angeles Hoyt Wilhelm New York Yankees

Phillips Earns Relief Win In 7 2 Victory

York High School defeated Union Furnace 7 2 as Bill Day hit a two run homer in the fourth with a Triple in the second and scoring the first run. Don Phillips earned the win relieving starter Tom Taggart. The teams meet again Tuesday at Buchtel after noon.

York High School Union Furnace York Don Phillips Tom Taggart Buchtel

Yankees Split Despite M and M Power Display

The Yankees led by M and M Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris staged a powerful display in a double header with Washington, hitting seven extra base hits and 21 total bases in game two while Maris made a leaping catch. Washington won the opener 4 2 before New York dominated 8 0 in the nightcap to narrow their lead in the pennant race.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Angels Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Angels Baltimore New York Yankees Washington Maris Senators Ken Retzer

Mays Leads League With 10 Homers On Birthday Night

Willie Mays at 31 tops the majors with 10 homers as he homers and collects three hits in San Francisco's 7-3 win over the Cubs in Chicago. Stan Musial, 41, drives in three against Cincinnati to boost his average and career hit total. Spahn, Hodges, and other veterans star in a Sunday showcase of aging standouts.

Mays Chicago San Francisco Chicago Cubs Willie Giants Orlando Cepeda Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Musial Warren Spahn Milwaukee Houston Dick Farrell Gil Hodges Old Folks Brigade New York Mets Philadelphia Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Pirates Billy O’dell Bob Buhl Honus Wagner Bob Gibson Moe Drabowsky Dom Ferrarese Spahn Jim Golden del Crandall Spahn

Ohio Golfers Seek Ohio Intercollegiate Title

Ohio University tees off in Columbus defending the Ohio Intercollegiate title as 20 universities compete in 36 hole medal play. OU riders Mollencop 67 Karl 68 Howells 69 and Rotar 71 posted strong showings in recent road matches with Blosser planning to use five Cats plus Ogrizovitch in today’s key contest.

Ohio University Columbus Ohio State Bobcats Meadowview Kent State Kent Miami Mount Union Akron Kermit Blosser Jerry Mollencop Western Michigan Don Howells Nick Karl Mike Joyce Joe Goss Denny Peterson Ken Rosley Bill Alexander Marty Smeiner Bill Harding Bernie Frye Tom Hudson Bill Santor Jim Whitlegge Dick Marshall Alex Rotar Terry Lequyea Tom Cullen Blosser Don Ogrizovich

Baseball Scores and Schedules From Monday Lights

Summary of multiple pro and amateur baseball results including Boston 3 Chicago 2. Chicago 5 Boston 3. New York 8 Washington 0. Los Angeles 15 Baltimore 7. Cleveland 5 Kansas City 1. San Francisco 7 Chicago 3. Cincinnati 5 St Louis 4. Milwaukee 3 Houston 2. Houston 9 Milwaukee 1. New York 7 Philadelphia 5 in 12 innings. and a night slate with Cleveland at Minnesota Boston at New York Kansas City at Baltimore Detroit at Los Angeles Chicago at Washington plus postponed and night games and upcoming matchups Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco St Louis Los Angeles Houston.

Senators Yanks Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Bernie Allen Detroit Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Los Angeles Baltimore New York Washington San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaee G.B . New York Chicago Cheese Pet. G.B St Louis Phidelphia

Unoccupied House Hit By Blaze In Chauncey

A Sunday evening fire near the Athens County Dog Pound caused about 1500 dollars in damage to an unoccupied house along Route 13. Fire Chief Jack Hamer said the cause is undetermined. Webb DePue owned the house. Volunteers laid hose up hill 200 feet and refilled trucks in Chauncey. the structure was nearly a total loss.

Chauncey Route 13 Athens County Jack Hamer Chauncey-Dover

Rollerbowl Saturday Junior Wins and Weekly Standings

Rollerbowling results list scores for Stephenson's Acc't Hartzell's Luncheonette and others with final standings showing Dick Erb Dance Studio leading Thursday's business division. Texas Eastern and C and S.O.E. Eng. appear in multiple standings with varied marks.

Stephenson's Kerr-Hunter Hardware Hartzell’s Don's Athens Pharmacy Fairview Drive-In Blackmore's F. H. Brewer & Co Dick Erb Dance Studio Texas Eastern Chaun S.ole. Engineers Athens O.E. Meter Chauncey Williams Sons Fire Ball C and S.O.E. Eng T.G.T. C Texas

Chauncey Area Social Notes Highlight Visits and Church Event

Residents from Chauncey Albany Columbus and nearby towns hosted and visited family friends and relatives. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Odd Branham Dayton and Mrs Rhoda Oliver's kin in Columbus. Chauncey Church group Loyal Womans Class to meet with Mrs Jack Barry leading program.

Harry Love Willard Sue Love Albany Willard Simonton Ann Simonton Columbus Odd Branham Dayton Branham Rhoda Oliver Clarence Clare Bell Leffler Chauncey Victor Leffler Orchard Grove Northfield William Partlow Don Schoonover Diane Buckeye Lake Marion Schoonover Rita Sadie Curran Athens Frances Howard Karl Weiss J. C. Snider Charles Buckley Mineral Everett Snider Charles Riley Joe Ely Jack Barry Chauncey Church of Christ Homer Johnson

Mets Acquire Mizell Cook and Miller In 3 Way Trade

The Mets obtain left hander Mizell pitcher Bob Miller and third baseman Cliff Cook from the Reds and Pirates respectively. Pittsburgh gains first baseman Jim Marshall and Don Zimmer goes to Cincinnati. Moford is sent back to Rochester to clear room for Miller. Shantz brings 14th major league season with 1 1 record.

Mizell New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Mets Cliff Cook Bob Miller Cincinnati Reds Jim Marshall Pirates Don Zimmer Reds Miller Herb Moford Rochester Shantz

Ohioan May Walk Off As Top Rookie

In a 12 year era no catcher or Ohio native won the AL rookie award. Bob Rodgers of the Los Angeles Angels, born in Prospect Ohio, emerges as a leading contender among several freshmen. He claims he can hit major league pitching and shows top catching potential praised by manager Bill Rigney.

Cleveland Bob Rodgers Los Angeles Angels Rodgers Prospect Ohio Dela Ware Marion Angels Bill Rigney Bob Rigney

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Clifford Sanders

Mrs. Clifford Sanders entertained with a surprise birthday dinner for her husband. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carter Sanders of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weisheimer of Gayla, Clifford and Craig of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moody with Jerry, Jimmy, and Susan of Millfield.

Chauncey Clifford Sanders Carter Sanders Cleveland Paul Weisheimer Gayla Clifford and Craig Columbus Carl Moody Jerry Jimmy Susan Millfield

Dispute Nearing End In World Light Heavyweight Bout

Harold Johnson of Philadelphia meets Doug Jones of New York in a 15 round world light heavyweight title fight to be telecast by ABC TV at 9 p.m. EST from Philadelphia. The result is expected to be recognized by New York and most boxing commissions.

Philadelphia Harold Johnson Doug Jones New York Abc-Tv

Parfitts 70 Wins Medal Handicap at Athens CC

John Parfitt shot 81 with 11 handicap for a net 70 to win the medal handicap tournament at Athens Country Club Sunday. Three players tied one stroke back including Art Smith Fred Swearingen and Don White. Myron Hutcheson net 73 to finish fifth.

John Parfitt Athens Country Club Art Smith Fred Swearingen Don White Myron Hutcheson

Bobcats Begin Home Stand With Defiance in MAC Push

Ohio University baseball hosts Defiance today seeking a second win over the Eagles and 13th of the season in 19 decisions. Clear skies greet the 3 15 p.m. start. The Bobcats also schedule home games with West Virginia Tuesday and Marshall Saturday in a MAC doubleheader moved due to President Alden’s inauguration.

Defiance Bobcats West Virginia Marshall Ence Vernon R. Alden

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