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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1960
Page
9
Jim Rathmann edges Rodger Ward by seconds to win the Indianapolis 500 after a tense duel. Ward and Rathmann trade the lead as tire wear and fuel play parts in the race. A separate tragedy in the infield reports two fans killed and scores injured during the event.
Ted Williams, in Boston from a hotel during a cold, rejects managing the Red Sox, calling Boston writers the biggest second guessers and saying he would only manage in San Diego. He insists owner Tom Yawkey has not approached him about the job.
American League standings show Baltimore leading with 24 wins 15 losses and Cleveland 21 14. New York 19 16 and Chicago 20 18 mix with Kansas City 17 22 and Washington 14 22 as Boston 13 21 trails. Monday results include Baltimore 7 Boston 3 and Cleveland 4 Chicago 1. Detroit 6 Kansas City 2 in 11 innings.
Buchtel remained undefeated in the Hocking Valley Association by edging Murray City 7-5 at Buchtel. The Bees improved to 2-0 with a five-run sixth inning for the clinching rally. Beech earned the win with relief from Bunting while Treadway took the loss.
In an International League twinbill, Wayne Terwilliger drove in five runs as the Richmond Vees routed Havana 14-1 in the opener, then won 2-1 in the nightcap to move into fourth place. Columbus beat Miami 6-3 in the opener, but Miami took the second 7-4. Toronto swept Rochester 7-4 and 4-0 as Buffalo’s doubleheader with Montreal was rained out.
Multiple notices from Athens County Ohio include Louis K. Niggemeyer named as administrator of Sarah E. Niggemeyer estate with four month creditor claims due. Also a notice by publication in Lillian Rides v Norman Rides seeking divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty with hearings after June 15.
Jetina led from fourth place most of the race then surged to win the featured pace at Lebanon Raceway on Monday night in 2 10 3 5. George Wilkin of Hillsboro, owner-driver, steered the three year old sidewheeler to a $13 payoff.
The page lists evening and daytime programs for WSAZ NBC Channel 3 WTVN ABC Channel 6 and related stations. It covers 6:45 to 1:25 with titles such as John Daily Honeymooner Bronco Wyatt Earp Rifleman Colt45 Alcoa Presentation Adams Eve News Weather Sports Late Show and various daytime blocks across Tuesday Wednesday.
A dated TV cinema list shows titles including Murder Here Little Tokyo U.S.A. Bathing Beauty Balalaika and Sailor Takes a Wife with times on May 31 and June 1. The snippet lacks complete context but indicates a theater or broadcast schedule.
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