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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1960

Page

8

White Sox stumble as Indians, Orioles win in spring action

In spring training play the White Sox slide from first to fourth as Cleveland Indians sweep a Memorial Day twin bill at Chicago behind Latman and Romo. Baltimore closes the gap with a split against Boston while New York, Kansas City, and Detroit post wins and Shantz, Shaw, and Perry earn decisions.

Cleveland Indians Chicago Bubba Phillips Johnny Romano Barry Latman Baltimore Orioles Boston New York Washington Kansas City Detroit White Sox Thiee Jim Perry al Smith Wynn

Reds Split Two Contests With Phillies

The column covers multiple MLB results with the Pirates beating the Braves 8-3 amid rain and momentum shifting the standings Maria includes San Francisco Cubs and Phillies games. Key players include Warren Spahn Roy Face Harvey Haddix and Bill White with notable homers and late rallies mentioned.

Montreal Fight Results Highlight Local Knockouts

Montreal fighter Bob Cleroux 206 knocked out Ike Thomas 192 of New York. Baie Ste. Anne's Joey Durelle stopped Cornell Lewis 1505 of New York. In Sydney Yukio Katsumata 128 of Japan stopped Johnny Arrett 125 of Australia in eight rounds.

Montreal Bob Cleroux Ike Thomas New York Joey Durelle Baie Ste. Anne N. B Cornell Lewis Sydney Australia Yukio Katsumata Japan Johnny Arrett

Bally Ache Dominates New Jersey Derby Leads Toward Belmont

Bally Ache won the Jersey Derby at Garden State Park by a neck over Tompion in a holiday racing day with record crowds. He heads to New York for the Belmont Stakes seeking the three year old championship, after earning $77,995 from the $122,330 Derby. Bald Eagle also starred, winning the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct before a 70,410 turnout, clocking 1:33 3-5 for the mile. Bally Ache's earnings rise to $742,522 as he pursues further major stakes.

Bally Ache New York Tompion Garden State Park Bald Eagle Aqueduct Swaps Hollywood Park Washington Park

Major League Stars Deliver Big Offense in Wins

White and Cardin led a 15-3 rout of the Dodgers with six RBIs, two home runs, a double and a single. Buzhardt pitched six strong innings to beat the Reds 6-1, losing the shutout in the ninth.

Bill White Cardinals Dodgers John Buzhardt Phils Reds

Piersall, Veeck Clash Over New Comiskey Scoreboard

Cleveland center fielder Jim Piersall clashes with Chicago White Sox president Bill Veeck after a doubleheader sweep. Piersall is ejected for arguing with umpires and throwing bats and gear, then engaging fans with oranges amid a taunting scene. He says he struck the scoreboard with a ball in anger.

Jim Veeck Piersall Plate Larry Knapp Harvey Kuenn Cal Drummond Cleveland Sox

Class A Tilt Postponed by Rain in Columbus

A rain soaked diamond forced cancellation of the Class A championship baseball game between Liberty Union and Convoy Union high schools. The issue will not be decided until at least June 11 due to class trips and end of year activities. Cincinnati Elder won the Class AA title 4-3 over Lima Senior High last Saturday.

Columbus Liberty Union Convoy Union High Cincinnati Elder Lima Senior High

Ohio U Meets Detroit in District Four Baseball Playoffs

Ohio University opens District Four in Minneapolis with Detroit in a 6 p.m. twi light game. Minnesota faces Notre Dame in the 8:30 p.m. nightcap as the double elimination tournament unfolds at the Minneapolis Millers home park. The winner advances to the College World Series in Omaha starting June 10.

Minneapolis Ohio University Detroit Bobcats Titans Minnesota Notre Dame Minneapolis Millers Ohio U Omaha Neb

Hutch Lands Pinson As 400 Hitter

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Vada Pinson showcases speed defense and hitting as manager Fred Hutchinson cites him as a possible 400 hitter. Pinson stole his 12th base, scored on Gus Bell’s single, and made key plays in the field to help beat Philadelphia 5 4 in 10 innings before a 6 1 loss. Pinson, 21, is praised for hitting both sides and baserunning.

Pinson Reds Philadelphia Phils Gus Bell Fred Hutchinson Ken Walters Frank Robinson Harry Anderson Ed Bailey John Callison

Five American Women Win in British Amateur Golf Tourney

Five members of the U S Curtis Cup team advanced to the fourth round of the British Women s Amateur Championship. Anne Quast of Marysville Washington beat Mrs R W Sheppard of England 2 up to reach the 18th hole. Judy Eller of Old Hickory Tennessee defeated teammate Ann Casey Johnstone 6 and 4, while Jo Anne Gunderson of Kirkland Washington won 6 and 5 over Pamela Lane of England. Ann Stranahan of Toledo Ohio fell to Mary Williamson of Britain 2 and 1.

Harlehc Wales Anne Quast Marysville Wash Miss Quast R. W. Sheppard England U. S Judy Eller Old Hickory Tenn Ann Casey Johnstone Mason City Iowa Jo- Anne Gunderson Kirland Pamela Lane Ann Stranahan Toledo Ohio Mary Williamson Britain

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