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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

10

Western Michigan praises Ohio University medical care after injury

Robert L. Culp and Charles H. Maher of Western Michigan University commend Ohio University staff for Dick Ginste’s ankle injury treatment. The letter details prompt stretcher removal to Grover Center, immediate X-ray, casting, and hospital observation staged by University physicians and trainers.

Western Michigan the Messenger Dick Ginste Ohio U Gary Delforge Ohio University Hart Ohio Bob Wren Robert L. Culp Western Michigan University Wren Charles H. Maher Ginste Grover Center Charlie Fulks William Allen Bruce Joseph Allen University Health Center P. J. Woodworth Fulks al Hart

Suns Win 10-6 In IL Ballgame After 30 Hits

Jacksonville Suns and Buffalo Bisons combined for 30 hits in a three hour night game before the Suns pulled out a 10-6 International League victory. Ted Abernathy earned the win as the key relief pitcher for Jacksonville. Other scores included Atlanta 8 Toronto 4 Richmond 4 Syracuse 3 and Rochester 5 Columbus 3.

Jacksonville Suns Buffalo Bisons Suns Jacksonville Ted Abernathy Atlanta Toronto Richmond Syracuse Rochester Columbus

Athens High bats club Warren Local 11-0 in five-hitter

Paul Ayers pitched a five hit shutout for Athens High, improving to 6-1 this season as the Bulldogs dominate Warren Local 11-0. Dick Duncan drove in six with a double and homer, while Athens totaled nine hits and built early leads.

Ron House Athens High Warren Local Paul Ayers Ayers Warren Athens Dick Duncan Bulldogs Chuck Douglas Bob Norris Norris Duncan Fred Gibson Douglas Bill Wooddell Max Evans Mike Mansfield Evans Wooddell Don Rice Joe Mulligan Larry Coon Marietta Rhe Warren Elliott Jennings Moore

Marietta Leads District Track Meet Showdown in Southeast Ohio

The Southeastern Ohio High School District Track Meet draws 450 athletes from 13 Class AA and 21 Class A schools at Don Peden Stadium. Chillicothe led by Dave Smith and Marietta chase district titles as finalists run through a full day of events culminating in late finals and field events.

Ohio University Southeastern Ohio High School Marietta Southeastern Chesapeake Athens Belpre Chillicothe Gallipolis Greenfield - McClain Ironton Logan Albany Beaver Brown-Zaleski Clarksburg Eastern Huntington Kgger Creek Laurelville Manchester McArthur Nelsonville Paint Valley St. Aloysiius Union Scioto Waterloo Wilkesville Centralia Frankfort Warren Terry O'Hare St. Aloysisus Dave Smith Smith Don Peden Stadium Ray Bobo John Schott Bill River Dashman Lee Bulger Keith Lewis Pat Goebel Roger Pape Charles Williams Hickory Oliver Waverly Dick Chemas Ron DeVeau Robie Frey Charlie Stowers Stowers Jerry Detillian Dick Lett

York Pounds Glouster in Four Inning Nonleague Victory

York High defeated Glouster 13 to 0 in four innings as Taggart threw a harmless single andYork piled up nine runs in the fourth. York improves to 9 8 for the spring and will close at home against Ames Bern.

Glouster Tom Taggart York High Taggart York Ames Bern YONG Fouty Brunton Hogue McCallister

Wahama Knocks Racine for 13th Straight Win

Wahama High downed Racine 13-3 to extend its winning streak to 13. Charlie Hargraves lasted six innings before relief from Bill Jewell and Leonard Roush sealed the win as Racine dropped to 4-18. Gordon Clark and Eddie Van Matre led the 13-hit Wahama attack with three apiece, and a 7:30 p.m. home game vs Ravenswood is set for Wednesday.

Racine Wahama High White Falcons Charlie Hargraves Bill Jewell Leonard Roush Duane Wolfe Wahama Gordon Clark Eddie van Matre Ravenswood

Palmer wins Colonial National with birdie burst

Arnold Palmer beat Johnny Pott by four strokes in an 18 hole playoff to win the Colonial National Invitation and move toward the year’s money record. Palmer, 69, earned $7,000 and boosted his 1961 earnings to $59,308, closing in on his own record of $75,268 set in 1960.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Jacques Plante Plante Fort Worth Tex Arnold Palmer Johnny Pott Arnie Pott Palmer

Reds Struggle With Pitching In Exhibition Loss

Reds fall 5-4 to Washington in 13 innings as Howie Nunn walks in the deciding run. Fred Hutchinson laments uneven spring pitching beyond Bob Purkey who remains the lone reliable starter. The setback comes amid a five game slide before facing Philadelphia tonight.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Reds Fred Hutchinson Bob Purkey Howie Nunn Washington Senators Washington

Indians Keep Slim Lead Behind Kindall's Clutch Hitting

Cleveland general manager Gabe Paul’s November deal sent Bobby Locke to Chicago for Jerry Kindall. The 26 year old Minnesota native has strengthened the Tribe with stellar fielding and timely hitting, batting .277 and excelling against the Yankees at .385 with eight of 14 RBIs. The Indians, seven of nine in their last nine, visit Kansas City as Jim Perry faces Manny Jimenez. Ohio University baseball, 15-6, plays Xavier after a postponed Morehead game May 21 due to the conference playoff.

Cleveland Gabe Paul Bobby Locke Chicago Cubs Jerry Kindall Kindall Indians New York Yankees Minnesota Tribe New York Yanks Kansas City Jim Perry Manny Jiminez Athletics Ohio University Xavier The Musketeers Athens Morehead Ohio Valley

Point Pleasant Tops Gallipolis in Seven Inning Win

Point Pleasant won its ninth baseball game of the season, beating Gallipolis 8 to 6 in seven innings. Ned Jones went 3 for 3 with a three run homer in the sixth, Denny Johnson added two hits including a two run double, while Dennis Harris and Bob Scott homered for Gallipolis.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ned Jones Denny Johnson Dennis Harris Bob Scott Buffalo Putnam Poca Anthony and Hill Jones and Price

Weathered Standings and Schedule From Monday Baseball Brief

A compact update shows Cleveland and New York atop the American League ranks with 17 and 16 wins, followed by Minnesota and Chicago. Monday yielded no games, and today features Washington at Chicago and Minnesota at Detroit among others. National League lines list San Francisco leading with 24 wins and St Louis at San Francisco in a tight race.

Cleveland New York Minnesota Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Kansas City Los Angeles Baltimore San Fran Los St RiOuiSs Lee OU Femmes Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philad Milwaukee Houston Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco

Gallipolis to Host SEOGA Golf Tourney in 1962

SEOGA secretary William H. Janes announced the annual event will start June 22 at 10 a.m. with a Pro-Am. The three day tournament runs June 22 to 24 at Gallipolis Golf Club, with USGA rules and local rules published in advance. Team registration is $150 for 10 players on June 12, with senior groups 50-55, 56-64, and 65+. Further details to appear in The Messenger.

Gallipolis SEOGA William H. Janes The Golf Association Athens Fairgreens Country Club USGA Gallinolis Club Messenger

Athens Golfers Win Tri Meet at Wellston

Athens High pulled a tri meet victory at Wellston over Chillicothe and the host, with Athens 21 and Wellston 14 11. The scorers listed include Gerald Vermillion 38 6 14 points Robbie Rutter 44 6 points John Newcomb 40 7 points Reed Krantz 53 114 points.

Athens Wellston Athens High Chillicothe Lancaster Jackson Gerald Vermillion Robbie Rutter John Newcomb Reed Krantz

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