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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1960

Page

12

Reds Rout Cubs 14 1 Extends Winning Streak

Cincinnati Reds string eight straight wins with a 14 1 destruction of the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. Bob Purkey blanked the Cubs on six hits while Eddie Kasko Vada Pinson and Tony Gonzalez led a 17 hit attack. The Reds aim for nine straight against Philadelphia with Jim O_toole matched against Don Cardwell.

Redleg Gus Bell Bell Eddie Kasko Vada Pinson Tony Gonzales Purkey Cubs Walning Kasko Bob Anderson Anderson Roy McMillan Reds Philadelphia Jim O O’toole Phils Don Cardwell

Giants Roll On With Pitching Deepens NL Lead

Jack Sanford tossed a two hit shutout as the Giants beat Philadelphia 1-0 securing their longest winning streak since moving to San Francisco. Milwaukee edged St Louis 4-3 on Ed Mathews eighth inning homer. Cincinnati won 14-1 over Chicago. In the AL Boston moved within a half game of Chicago with a 10 run win over the White Sox as Pete Runnels delivered a ninth inning single to lead the charge.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Jack Sanford Philadelphia Giants Robin Roberts Dick Farrell San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Ed Mathews Cincinnati Chicago Boston White Sox Tom Brewer Cleveland New York Yankees Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City Willie Kirkland Kirkland Clay Dalrymple Hobie Landrith Mathews Braves Larry Jackson Bill White Curt Flood Bob Buhl Bob Rush Red Sox Billy Jurges Pete Runnels Bob Shaw

Indians Edge Yankees With Home Run

The Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 after an 11th inning homer by Russ Nixon. Gary Bell earned his fourth win, with Ralph Terry suffering the loss. The Indians also added John Powers to bolster the bench as Chicago opened a White Sox series.

Land Indians Chicago White Sox Tribe New York Yankees Russ Nixon Indians Nixon Gary Bell Ralph Terry

Dodgers recall Frank Howard from Spokane

The Los Angeles Dodgers bring back slugger Frank Howard from the Spokane farm club to reinforce the lineup. To create room on the roster, veteran outfielder Carl Furillo is placed on the inactive list.

Wos Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Frank Howard Spokane Carl Furillo

Foxhunters to Meet With Tri County Association

The Tri County Farmers and Foxhunters Association will conduct a meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department.

Tri-County Farmers and Foxhunters Association Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department

International League Scores Report

Columbus beat Havana 9 to 3 while Miami led Richmond 9 to 3. Other games were postponed.

Columbus Havana Miami Richmond

Matthews Stops Persley In Philadelphia Knockout

Len Matthews fights Arthur Persley in Philadelphia and wins by knockout in the fourth round. Persley is from New York. The bout occurred at 13542 Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Len Matthews Arthur Persley New York

Ohio U Faces Tough Miami in Last Dual Meet Saturday

Ohio University trackmen travel to Miami for their final dual meet of the season as the Bobcats aim to rebound from a 76 49 loss to Bowling Green. Miami features strong showings in sprint and distance events with contenders in the 100 220 440 and relays.

Ohio University Miami Bobcats Bowling Green Redskins ED Johnson Bob Stabile Nick Kitt Dave Emery Laspina Warne John Balough Johnson Bob Harrison Balough Quen Harrison Ray Palmer Kentucky Baldwin-Wallace Kent State Ohio State Central State

Panthers Advance to District Final Rounds in Tourney

Pomeroy's Purple Panthers net a 1-0 win over Marietta to clinch a Southeast Ohio Athletic League berth and move toward the Class AA District Tournament at Athens. Bill Wilson spun a two-hitter as Pomeroy prepares to face Jackson of South Point in the opener at Ohio U.

Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Russell Moore Purple Panthers Athens Marietta Bill Wilson Jackson South Point Ohio U Racine Middleport Chauncey-Dover Athens County McLaney Spindler Farley Wilson Grueser

Missionary Dr Donald McGavran to Speak at Chauncey Church

Dr Donald McGavran of Bethany College will be guest speaker at Chauncey Church of Christ on Sunday at 9 30 p m. He has spent 31 years in India at Jubbulpore Mungeli and Takhatpur and many years studying church growth in Congo Thailand Orissa Jamba Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

Chauncey Donald McGavran Chauncey Church of Christ Thailand Orissa Jamba Puerto Rico Philippines

Delegates To Attend Church Youth Council

Rev Hal Zug of the Church of Christ Parish Miss Pat Rizer and Miss Beverly Cromby Nelsonville will attend the State Youth Council of the Christian Churches at Camp Christian Friday and Saturday Rev Zug is District Youth Chairman Miss Rizer is president and Miss Cromby vice president of this district

Chauncey Hal Zug Church of Christ Parish Pat Rizer Beverly Cromby Nelsonville State

Mrs Dresher Hosts Friendship Class Meeting

Mrs Walter Dresher hosted the Friendship Class with Mrs Erma Roberts presiding and Mrs J S Dunlevy in charge. Mother's Day readings were by Mrs James Hartley Mrs Roberts and Mrs Dunlevy. Guests included Mrs Guy Brookins Mrs Elwood Daugherty Mrs George Lash and Miss Pauline Daugherty. Mrs Elwood Daugherty will host the June meeting.

Chauncey Walter Dresher Erma Roberts J. S. Dunlevy James Hartley Roberts Dunlevy Guy Brookins Elwood Daugherty George Lash Pauline Daugherty

American Association Scores Instill Late Drama

Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 4 to 3 in 13 innings while Louisville edged St. Paul 3 to 2 and Houston beat Dallas Fort Worth 3 to 0. Denver won 10 to 8 over Charleston.

Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Houston Dallas-Forth Worth

Kyger Creek wins SVAC track relays in Cheshire

Kyger Creek led by coaches Bob McCollins and Jim White scores 71 points to win the first Southern Valley Athletic Conference relays at Cheshire. Rio Grande places second with 41 points, Eastern third with 34, Hannan Trace fourth with 24.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Bob McCollins Jim White Cheshire Rio Grande Eastern Hannan Trace Rgger Creek Dave Carman Jordan Paul Wickline Bill Durst Barnes Carman Wick Fellure Mileen Smith Tord Ao Creek Carvellure E. Fre F. Tak Barnesee Lee Suitora Stover Wickline Evans Duncan W. French Johnson Mulford Coleman Durst Petrie Anto Ballard Dent French Hasbargen

Southeastern District Track Meet set at Ohio University Peden Stadium

Class A and AA field events kick off Saturday at Ohio University's Peden Stadium. Marietta leads AA with 11 rivals, while Southeastern heads the A class with 14 teams. Notable contenders include Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Logan, and St. Aloysius of New Lexington. Prelims begin at 9:30 am with finals at 1:30 pm. Admission 25 cents.

Dave Thompson Ohio University Peden Stadium Marietta Southeastern Portsmouth Chillicothe Logan Tigers New Lexington St. Aloysius St. al

OU Golfers Score Win At Dayton

Ohio University golfers defeated Dayton 19 to 11 at Moraine Country Club in rainy conditions. Bob Bryant tied Don Leedom for medalist honors with 77, while three Bobcats posted 79s and Tom Mollencop and Jerry Mollencop shot 81 and 82 respectively. Coach Blosser noted weather hindered scoring as OU eyes Miami and Marshall at Athens Country Club.

Ohio University Dayton Moraine Country Club Bob Bryant Don Leedom Bobcats Larry Snyder Don Reichley Ed Gordon Tom Mollencop Jerry Kermit Blosser Miami Marshall Athens Country Club

Beasley and Mathews Win Bowloff Over Ted Williams Plumbing

Beasley and Mathews defeated Ted Williams Plumbing 2869 to 2770 in the Sportland league bowloff. Pete Bailey led Beasley and Mathews with 212, while Norm Engh posted the high game for the losers with 212.

Beasley Mathews Ted Williams Plumbing Pete Bailey Norm Engh

Rain Cancels Friday Major League Baseball Card

The American League slate in Baltimore was postponed due to rain on Friday with five games on the schedule. Saturday fixtures include Kansas City at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland, New York at Washington, and Baltimore at Boston, along with remaining Friday matchups.

Casey Stengel Kankakee, Ill New York Casey Kansas City Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Ee Detroit Weneee

Thursday Results Show Score Totals Across League Games

Cincinnati routed Chicago 14 to 1 while Milwaukee defeated St. Louis 4 to 3 and San Francisco beat Philadelphia 1 to 1. Los Angeles hosted San Francisco with no result listed. Philadelphia faced Cincinnati and Pittsburgh met Milwaukee in N marked games.

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

Ohio Fishing Described As Miserable In Weather Hit Season

The Ohio Natural Resources Department calls fishing miserable due to cold rainy weather. Regional outlook notes high streams and poor to fair catches statewide with muskies bass and crappies reported in pockets while the central region shows best fishing on the Scioto and Hocking rivers and nearby lakes.

al Resources Department Ohio Nettle Lake Williams County Pymatuning Piedmont Belmont County Hocking River Scioto Rocky Work Lake Mad River

OU Netters Meet Kent State in Key Weekend Clash

The Bobcat netters aim to extend their win streak to four when they face Kent State at 1 30 p m Saturday. OU pursues a strong season as it hosts Marshall Tuesday to prep for the Mid Am conference meet in Athens next Friday and Saturday.

Kent State Golden Flashes Toledo Marshall Athens

AHS Baseball Game Canceled Over Par Ma Bond Result

Athens High School will not play Par Ma this Saturday as Par Ma’s bond issue failed in the vote, Bulldog Coach Ed Rannow said today. The cancellation stems from the opponent’s financial setback affecting the schedule and planning.

Athens High School Parma Bulldog Ed Rannow

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