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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
10
Bob Purkey defeated the San Francisco Giants for the second time this season, giving the National League leaders another tough loss. The veteran pitcher delivered a sharp outing, stifling the Giants’ offense while securing a victory for his team.
Cincinnati cruised to a 9-2 victory over Sam Jones and four relievers, cutting the Giants’ National League lead to one game over idle Pittsburgh. Purkey earned his third straight win with six scoreless innings, while Gus Bell supplied a two run triple in a four run fifth as Cincinnati piled up 16 hits. In other NL action, St Louis rallied for a 5-3 win at Philadelphia while Milwaukee’s game with Los Angeles was postponed due to rain.
The Baltimore Orioles moved into first in the American League for the first time since rejoining the league six years ago with a 2-1 victory at Kansas City. Jackie Brandt homered, Arnie Portocarrero pitched six shutout innings, and Jack Fisher finished off the win as the Orioles extended their road victory streak to six.
Chicago reports a major league owners summit held two days before Senate hearings on a bill to limit owner control of players. Commissioner Ford Frick called the meeting not an emergency session, with only club presidents present. Frick and Joe Cronin will attend along with others, while Branch Rickey and Phil Wrigley oppose the bill.
Cincinnati pitcher Bob Purkey praised his improved form after a 9-2 victory over the NL leading Giants. He struggled earlier this season citing past pitching advice as a mistake, but now says he feels better and has his third straight win following a 12 hit effort.
Pro Bob Littler announced the Pony Auction Golf Tour event at Athens Country Club is canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Carl Furillo blasted the Dodgers as he neared release after 14 years with the club. He argued the timing denies him a chance to sign elsewhere, while Buzzie Bavasi denied any vendetta and explained Furillo is eligible for waivers before free agency.
Buchtel edged Jacksonville 8 7 Sunday in a Hocking Valley Association contest at Buchtel. The game moved to Buchtel from Glouster due to wet grounds. Norris pitched for Plants ville to an 11 1 victory over Murray City in another HVA contest.
Scores from AMERICAN ALSN reveal Miami beats Richmond 4 to 0. Rochester rallies to 8-5 over Buffalo while Havana edges Columbus 5 to 4. Denver over Minneapolis 14-13 and Houston tops St Paul 7-4 in a high scoring day.
Welterweight champion Don Jordan loses by decision to Candy McFarland in a 10 round non title bout in Baltimore. Robinson faces a hearing after failing to appear for a scheduled co feature with Pedro Gonzales. Jordan set to fight Benny Paret in Las Vegas on May 27 with the title at stake.
Only game scheduled. St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 9 San Francisco 2. ppd rain. Montreal at Toronto. Rochester at Buffalo Columbus at Havana Richmond at Miami. Columbus at Havana. Rochester at Buffalo.
In Meigs County action Racine tops Middleport 6 3 in a Class A game highlighted by Bill Wilson’s no hit effort. Wilson struck out eight and walked four, while his teammates produced runs in the second fifth and sixth innings. Pomeroy advances to Philo Regional with a 2 PM Thursday showdown and potential Saturday matchup for a state berth in Columbus.
In Athens County League action, Ames Bern hosts Carthage Troy Wednesday at 4 p.m. to decide the South crown after Ames Bern outslugged Albany 12 7 in a playoff and Carthage Troy fell 9 4 to Eastern in a non league contest. Hudnell took the loss for Carthage Troy.
Cleveland visits by the New York Yankees as Frank Lane predicts the Yanks will be tough if healthy and he notes the Indians trail Baltimore and Chicago in the standings. Joe Gordon backs Lane as Gary Bell faces Billy Short in Municipal Stadium with about 25 000 fans expected.
The Green and White Club hosts its annual spring party for the Ohio University football team tonight at the American Legion home. Coach Bill Hess, his staff, and the players will be introduced.
Ohio University golfer Bill Turner, sidelined by an old back injury, begins light workouts after a season finishing 2-0-2 with a 74.7 scoring average, the team’s lowest. He fought through five nine-hole playoffs for a sixth spot before the Ohio Intercollegiate Tournament, then was injured in Columbus. He hopes to regain form and rejoin the squad soon.
Wes Stock pitched a four run shutout over Havana in a 4-0 win as Rich mond allowed only three hits. Dave Nicholson hit a solo homer in the sixth and Buffalo’s Ken Lehman faltered in the fielding during a four run sixth. The Sugar Kings moved into a third place tie with Columbus.
Ohio University baseball squad 8 1 MAC record travels to Ohio Wesleyan to play the Bishops. Coach Bob Wren plans split pitching for a two game Notre Dame series set Friday and Saturday. Notre Dame eyed as likely NCAA District 4 at large berth. Bobcats to represent the MAC.
Amesville defeated Toppers Plains 8 1 behind a two hitter by Jim Gaskill. Cutler beat Stewart 6 5 with ten hits. Chauncey outscored Broadwell 8 6 with 13 hits. This week Amesville visits Cutler Broadwell goes to Stewart Occcey to Toomers Plains.
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