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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

10

Adams Days At Trautwein Field For Notre Dame Series

Ohio University baseball honors late Bob Adams with Bob Adams Days against Notre Dame at Trautwein Field. Donations requested from attendees and Green and White members volunteer for ticket work. A moment of silence will precede each game, 3 15 p m Friday and 2 p m Saturday.

Bob Wren Ohio University Bob Adams Fred Swearingen Green and White Wren Notre Dame Trautwein Field Bobcat Swearingen

Dodgers Edge Phillies in 10 inning National League clash

Dick Farrell, back from the Dodgers after a trade, tossed four innings of four hit shutout relief as Los Angeles beat Philadelphia 4-3 in 10 innings. Maury Wills and Willie Davis sparked the rally with a seventh inning run and a two run homer, then Hodges delivered a pinch double in the 10th.

Associated Press Dick Farrell Los Angeles Philadelphia Dodgers Phils San Maury Wills Willie Davis Chris Short Wally Moon Gil Hodges Farrell Stan Williams

Weekday scores and schedule in the American League Ww

The standings show Detroit leading with a .762 record, New York at .650, Baltimore and Cleveland at .524, Minnesota .524, Kansas City .471, Boston .421, Los Angeles .400, Washington .364, and Chicago .350. Monday results list Los Angeles 6 Boston 5. Upcoming games include Washington at Detroit and New York at Kansas City.

Detroit New York Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Boston Los Angeles Washington Chicago

Donovan to coach Knicks after St Bonaventure success

Eddie Donovan, famed St Bonaventure coach, accepts assignment with the New York Knicks. New owner and MSG president Ned Irish praise him, while Carl Braun is released as the rebuilding effort begins. Donovan’s Bonnies finished 24-4 and No. 3 nationally before contract expiry.

New York Eddie ‘Donovan St. Bonaventure New York Knickerbockers Knicks Carl Braun Donovan Ned Bonnie

Jensen Stars In Sox Loss

Jackie Jensen returned to the Red Sox and helped the Angels to a 6-5 win, walking twice and hitting a homer in the seventh while making a leaping catch at the right-field fence. Jensen avoided discussing his decision to return, instead sending a mimeographed statement to reporters.

Er Albie Pearson Angels Gene Conley Jensen Red Sox Albie Pearson

Leafs Slump Deepens with Fifth Straight Loss

Toronto's Maple Leafs dropped their fifth consecutive defeat as San Juan's Marlins routed them 8-1. The skid, eighth loss in nine games, leaves Toronto in seventh place while Richmond's Virginians closed in on league lead with a 1-0 win over Syracuse. Jersey City at Columbus postponed by rain. Rochester and Buffalo had no games.

Associated Press Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs San Juan Marlins Richmond Virginians Columbus Jets Syracuse Bill Bethel Jersey City Columbus Rochester Buffalo

National League Standings and Monday Results

The National League standings show San Francisco 147 games, .667, Cincinnati 131, .565, Los Angeles 141, .560, Pittsburgh 119, .550, St. Louis 1010, .500, Milwaukee 81, .444, Chicago 912, .429, Philadelphia 616, .273 with rain postponements. Monday results include Los Angeles 4 Philadelphia 3 in 10 innings.

W. L. Pet San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia

International League standings and schedule

The standings show Columbus leading with 9 wins and 4 losses, Richmond at 11 7, and San Juan 12 8. Jersey City is 7 5, Buffalo 7 8, Rochester 7 8, Toronto 6 9, and Syracuse 4 14. Next games list Buffalo at Toronto and Rochester at Syracuse with Jersey City at Columbus, San Juan at Richmond, Jersey City at Columbus.

International League W. L. Pet Columbus Richmond San Juan Jersey City Buffalo Rochester Toronto Syracuse

ABC Masters Tournament Seeks Fresh Champion

Detroit report: the American Bowling Congress Masters begins a bid for a new champion as the 1960 titleholder, Bill Golembiewski, is eliminated after two losses on Monday night.

ABC Tourney Detroit Bill Golembiewski

Moore 12-5 Favorite To Keep Boxing Title

New York Italy's Giulio Rinaldi expects another win over Archie Moore. Betting odds list Moore at 12 to 5 as the aging light heavyweight champion prepares for a June 10 title clash at Madison Square Garden.

New York Italy Giulio Rinaldi Archie Moore Madison Square Garden

Ohio U Xavier Baseball Game Postponed

Cincinnati Ohio Uniteds baseball game between Ohio University and Xavier University here today was postponed until Wednesday due to wet grounds.

Cincinnati Ohio University Xavier University

Freddie Crawford of St Bonaventure Contracts Tuberculosis

Freddie Crawford, star sophomore forward at St Bonaventure, has tuberculosis in both lungs and will go to Mt Morris Sanatorium after transfer from St Francis Hospital. The illness comes a week after teammate Tom Stith was found to have one lung affected. Crawford and Stith had roomed together, ending hopes for a strong next season. Crawford may return in a year. Stith already faces a longer layoff.

Ohio State DePaul Youngstown Ohio University Jim Snyder Louisville Loyola of Chicago Ohio Muskingum Grover Center Canisius Wichita Nebraska Snyder Marshall St. Francis Loyola Bowling Green Western Michigan Toledo Miami Kent State Morehead N.Y Freddie Crawford Tom Stith St. Bonaventure Stith Crawford Eddie Donovan New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Mt. Morris Rochester St. Francis Hospital Freddie

Major League Stars Rally in 10th Inning Win Over Phillies

Pitching by Dick Farrell and Dodgers held Phillies to four hits in four relief innings as Los Angeles won 4-3 in ten innings. Ken Hunt of the Angels had three hits in four at bats including a homer and scored the deciding run after a fifth inning single.

Los Angeles Boston Jackie Jensen Red Sox Dodgers Dallas Green Ken McBride Jensen Carroll Hardy McBride Dick Farrell Old Mates Phils Ken Hunt Angeles

Bowling League Scores and Standings From Week Highlights

JC's O Kiwanis No 2 upset Alfred Grange 4 3 Lions No 1 beat Rotary Blue 3 1 Athens Claims beat K of C 3 2 Rotary Gold 2 Lions No 2 0 Kiwanis No 1 remains top with solid 4 2 showing Alfred Grange 932 high single and 2690 three game team high.

Kiwanis No Athens Claims Solae Naseee Alfred Grange Fon Sai Rotary Blue E Oh Lions No Rotary Gold EiGak Ekaveaeabe Athens Drach F. Schleicher Jc's O Kiwanis Lions Kiwanis

Yankees and Angels Swing Trades for Pitchers and Youth

The New York Yankees exchange ace reliever Ryne Duren and others for Los Angeles Angels righty Truman Clevenger and slugger Bob Cerv. Also involved are Leroy Thomas, Johnny James, and an unnamed outfielder. Cerv joins a relief corps led by Arroyo as the Yankees seek late inning help. Duren, once dominant, is traded despite prior strong seasons, with mixed signals about its impact.

Kansas Leroy Thomas Clevenger Yankee Ralph Houk Luis) Arroyo Angels Duren Yankees Mgr Fred Haney

Gary Player Extends Lead In 1961 Money Race

Dunedin Florida report shows Gary Player at 47 796 in 1961 earnings after winning three of 16 events. His lead over Arnold Palmer stands at 9 411 as Palmer trails in second place.

Dunedin Fla Gary Player Arnold Palmer Ligonier

Geoffrion Named NHL MVP For 1960 61 Season

Montreal right winger Bernie Geoffrion nicknamed Boom Boom won the NHL most valuable player award for the 1960 61 season with 84 points. Johnny Bower and Gordie Howe trailed in voting after a split season. Geoffrion edged Bower and Howe in final tallies after leading late in the year.

Geoffrion National Hockey League Montreal Johnny Bower Toronto Gordie Howe Detroit NHL Bower Howe Pin

Omaha Beats Denver 3 2 In Tight Showdown

Omaha defeats Denver 3 to 2 while other Pacific Coast League games are postponed. Salt Lake earns a 10 to 4 win over Spokane.

Omaha Denver Salt Lake Spokane

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