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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

12

Community Carnival and Little League News Across Town

Chauncey residents mark June 22 and 23 for a carnival sponsored by high school bands athletic boosters and PTA to raise 500 for backtopping a sagging basketball court. Phil Roach seeks pie and candy donations as the event runs two band concerts and a little league game plus a 50 50 dance. In Chesterhill a dozen youth in new uniforms fund raise for league and uniforms as Chesterhill joins the Tri State League opening May 30 with a doubleheader at the high diamond. The Cincinnati Reds revert night games to 8 05 start after fan survey. Arizona leads college baseball and Western Michigan is seventh. Athens High runs in the third Mingo Relays at Logan. Xavier freshman Jim Gruber hits 0 444.

Chauncey PTA Phil Roach Roach Chesterhill Cutler Plantsville Amesville Chesterhill High Cincinnati Reds Arizona Western Michigan Athens High Logan Jim Gruber Dayton Xavier

Adora's Dream Faces Messenger Stakes Test at Roosevelt

Late AP wrap notes Adora's Dream, undefeated 13 straight, starts from post seven in the 169430.39 Messenger Stakes at Roosevelt Raceway with an expected turnout up to 40000. knight Dream-Adora colt listed 4 to 5 in morning line. Also notes Kansas City Athletics may move to Dallas Fort Worth and Akron Hoban names Ralph Readout head basketball coach.

Westbury N. Y Adora’s Dream Adios Butler Roosevelt Raceway Adora New York Charles C. Finley Kansas City Athletics Dallas-Fort Worth Associated Press Finley AKRON Ralph Readout Ohio University Akron Hoban High School Don Schubert

Turley Returns to Spark 2-1 Yankees Win Over Red Sox

Turley in first start since last July limits Boston to two singles over seven innings as Marshall Bridges finishes for a 2-1 Yankees victory. Orioles beat Angels 6-4. Dodgers win in 10 against Colt .45s to trim lead in NL pennant chase. Gibson shuts out Giants 1-0 for Cardinals.

Associated Press New York Yankees Turley Marshall Bridges Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Turley Marshall Gene Conley Baltimore Orioles Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Houston Wills Colts San Francisco Giants St. Louis Bob Gibson Jim Golden Golden Wally Moon Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Norm Larker Bob Aspromonte Carl Warwick Jim Gilliam Moon Bob Tiefenauer

Thursday's Results and Upcoming Games

Results include New York 2, Boston 1 and Baltimore 6, Los Angeles 4. Upcoming games list Minnesota at New York Detroit at Cleveland Baltimore at Chicago Kansas City at Washington Los Angeles at Boston.

New York Boston Baltimore Los Angeles Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Washington Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati G.B CLEVE San Fran Cincin Los Ang Detroit Eee Chicago Washington

Preakness Stakes Looms as Jaipur, Decidedly Lead Field

In Baltimore Decidedly the Derby winner faces tough field led by Jaipur who returns with two earlier wins this year. Other contenders include Aidan Roman Line Sunrise County Crimson Satan and Green Hornet plus several Derby veterans as the 86th Preakness draws a 15 horse field. Television from 4 30 to 5 p m EST could push the purse near 188 300 with 135 800 to the winner as Jaipur is listed the 5-2 favorite.

Baltimore Star of Louisville Jaipur George D. Widener Decidedly Roman Line Ridan Sunrise County Crimson Satan Joe W. Brown Green Hornet Robert Lehman Jaipus Brandywine Stable Greek Money Frank E. Power Vimy Ridge John Stable Flying Johnnie CBS Royal Orbit Pimlico Aidan

Thursday Industrial 1 Athens App and Marathon Results

Beasley and Mathews lead week results with Athens Apparel and TV, Abdella's Truck Stop, Odd Fellows, Decker's One Stop, and Marathon Gas each posting wins and losses.

Marathon Beasley & Mathews Athens

Cincinnati Royals Lock In Key Players for 1962-63

The Cincinnati Royals announced that Oscar Robertson Jack Twyman Wayne Embry and Arlen Beckhorn signed contracts for the 1962 63 professional basketball season.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Royals Oscar Robertson Jack Twyman Wayne Embry Arlen Beckhorn

Major Leagues Propose Unified Minor League Restructuring

New York reports major leagues plan a three tier system Triple A Double A and Class A with 24 clubs by 1965. Each major club would fund its own minor league affiliate, subsidies ending after restructuring. Commissioner Ford Frick chairs a joint session to review the yearlong study.

NEW York Major Leagues of Baseball Ford Frick

OU Spring Athletes Compete at MAC Championships in Kent

Ohio University eyes its 270 athletes at the Mid American Conference championships in Kent. Western Michigan favored to win the track title with Miami threatened by sprinter Scott Tyler. Bobcats predict a third-place finish as Kent State and Bowling Green contest fourth.

Ohio U Kent Golden Flash Stan Huntsman Western Michigan Miami Huntsman Scott Tyler Bobcats Kent State Bowling Green Bobcat Kermit Blosser Ohio Don Howells Warren Jerry Mollencop Charleston W. Va Bill Harding East Palestine Nick Karl Sistersville Alex Rotar Canton Bob Santor Youngstown Joe Reichley Xenia Mollencop Jackie Nicklaus Howells Earl Motz Lakewood Bob Bird Barberton Rudy Roberts Monrovia Liberia Larry England Toledo Roberts Bird Motz Bill Schein Huntington

Indians Hope Team Spirit Boosts Pennant Quest

Cleveland manager Mel McGaha cites growing team spirit as key to staying in the pennant race. Dick Donovan pitches against Detroit’s Paul Foytack as Cleveland, tied for first with New York, eyes a four game series start tonight.

Cleveland Mel McGaha Cleveland Indians Indians Dick Donovan Detroit Tigers McGaha

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