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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1961
Page
9
North Carolina institutions respond to athletic controversy with de-emphasis measures. Officials at UNC and NC State approve an administrative program aimed at reducing emphasis on sports as they move toward the state baseball tournament.
In the wake of a basketball gambling scandal, UNC and NC State face scrutiny as trustees debate de-emphasis of athletics. The proposed actions limit ACC play, recruiting, and summer competition while hints of the Dixie Classic’s revival surface amid coach Everett Case’s comments on education’s role.
The Plains beat Granville 6 3 in the Newark Regional Tournament final to advance to the Ohio state tournament in Columbus. Kenny Harvey earned the win with a seventh inning rally highlighted by a clutch single and a late error.
The Plains Athletic Association will meet at 7 30 tonight at the venue.
Athens High School clinched the Southeastern Ohio League championship by counting district tournament scores at Fairgreens Country Club. The Bulldogs finished with 322, edging Gallipolis by three strokes while Logan placed third. Medalist Bobby Littler led Athens with 73, followed by Gary Ackerman 76, Bill Thomas 78, Blaine Cornwell 79 and Charles Lanning 80.
The Athens Junior High School track team finished second at the Perry County Relays in New Lexington last week with 45 points. Coach Bill Rogton’s squad saw Tom Ball sweep three events the 100 11.5 the 220 26.9 and the 440 yard dash 60.7 earning 18 points.
Albany Pony League requests games either home or away. Interested teams contact John Stinson at MY-8-2341.
Bobby Littler of Athens failed to qualify for the National Open at Winding Hollow. He posted rounds of 74 and 78 for 152 as Don Stickney led Columbus qualifying with 67 and 67 for 134. The Open field will be cut to 129 competitors for the June 15 17 championship at Oakdale Hills.
The Dodgers win their fifth straight 2-1 over Cincinnati in ten innings as Stan Williams shines with eight strikeouts and two Reds singles. Maury Wills reaches on a walk, but Davis plates the decisive run on Moon’s infield grounder and a late Davis single.
New York officials discussed a friendly and imminent solution as Palmer player and Leonard face Canada Cup at San Juan June 14 while Memphis Open sponsors refuse to release them from PGA duties. Gary Player says he will not risk a six month suspension and 500 dollar fine for representing his country. The dispute stems from tensions between the PGA and the International Golf Association over Canada Cup eligibility.
Toronto's seventh place Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Jets 1-0 in the opener and 3-2 in the nightcap to complete a doubleheader sweep as Ron Negray pitched a three hit shutout and Raul Sanchez delivered solid relief. The Jets had led 2-0 before a passed ball allowed the only run in the first game.
Detroit beat Kansas City 10-2 to maintain a 3 1/2 game AL lead over Cleveland. Cleveland won 7-5 in 15 innings at Minnesota as Willie Kirkland drove in the deciding run. New York topped Baltimore 8-2 behind Jim Coates in relief after Clete Boyer broke a Fisher perfect game bid with a sixth inning single. Boston downed Chicago 4-1 and Los Angeles defeated Washington 6-4. Clete Boyer hit a three run homer in the eighth and Yogi Berra's two runs helped the Yankees in a four-run seventh. The Tigers rallied with a Norm Cash homer and six runs in the fifth off Norm Bass. Cleveland and Frank Funk held two-hits in relief. Woody Held homered twice for Cleveland, Monbouquette improved to 3-1 for Boston, and Frank Baumann lost for the White Sox.
Frank Funk of the Indians pitched eight innings of two hit relief to earn his fifth win in a 7-5, 15 inning victory over the Twins. Dick Groat of the Pirates broke a 1-1 tie with an eighth inning homer for a 2-1 win against the Braves.
Paul Richards is named American League manager for the 1960 All-Star Games to be played July 11 in San Francisco and July 31 in Boston. Richards, AL Manager of the Year for steering Baltimore to second in 1960, calls the honor grave yet great and vows to lead a strong effort. He becomes only the third non pennant winner from the previous season to manage the AL squad, with starters chosen by vote and Richards naming the remaining roster and coaches.
Vance Shuman of Lima Senior carried a no hitter into the seventh inning before Roger Parsons doubled for Reynoldsburg. Shuman finished with his 18th straight win as Lima Senior won 9-0 to advance to the state tournament in Columbus Friday and Saturday.
Saturday night winners at Athens Sunnyvale Kart Track include Class A Joe Schloss Class AA Gordon Stout Belpre Class B Larry Russell Athens Class BB Emory Dishong Athens Class 580 Melvin Grubb Athens Class C Larry Russell Athens.
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