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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1962

Page

10

Bobcats Dominate Kent State 21-0 in MAC Showdown

Ohio University defense shuts out Kent State 21-0 as Bobcats rally behind two rushing touchdowns and a late interception return for a score. Trevor Hess lauds ten man Kent defense and a pivotal 19 yard pass to Curtis set up scoring drives. Curtis later seals the win with a 19 yard TD catch and McKee adds all three PATs.

Hess Kent Cats Ohio Trevor Rees Jim Flynn Flynn Nich Chuck Nichoson Righ Dick Schulz Bill Taraschke Flashes Lance Tigger Bobcats Bob Babbitt Ron Curtis Curtis Albert Roger Merb Merbe Taraschke Jim McKee Jim Albert Canfield Babbitt Orb George Jenkins Dick Merschman Harl Evans Roger Farr McKee Merb Ohio U. S Kent State Merle

Yankees Ready for World Series Test as NL Playoffs Open

Yankees manager Ralph Houk anticipates a tough break for his club as the Dodgers and Giants open a best of three playoff to decide the National League pennant and Yankees opponent. Whitey Ford likely to start the series opener, followed by Ralph Terry and Bill Stafford. The NL clash mirrors 1951 drama with the Giants again edging the Dodgers in a tight opener despite Dodger bid to lead.

Ralph Houk New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Houk Yanks Whitey Ford Ralph Terry Bill Stafford San Francisco Giants Dodgers Alvin Dark Dodger Alston Sandy Koufax Billy Pierce Koufax

Bobcats Clinch MAC Lead After Kent Victory

Ohio State University’s Bobcats clinch a top MAC position with a Saturday win at Kent State and prep for homecoming against Miami on Oct 20. Coach Hess cites a late pass gamble near the end and notes Kent’s field quality as well as a radiator issue on the postgame bus ride.

Bobcat Ohio Kent Miami Cats Dayton Xavier

Racine Dominates Hannan 33 0 in Nonleague Show

Racine High over Hannan 33 to 0 as five backs score. Racine outgained 226 to 62 and improves to 3-1-0. Homecoming plans loom as Racine hosts North Gallia in the SWC foe next.

Hannan W. Va Racine High Racine Tornadoes North Gallia Pnas Bruce Beegle Don Harden Larry Price Bill Wickline John Arnott Pat Wickline

Ohio Colleges Open With Lopsided Conference Week

Ohio U hosts Kent State for a 21 to 0 win while Ohio State defeats North Central 41 to 7. Indiana falls 26 to 6 to Cincinnati as several smaller teams post results across the state including Bluffton 35 and Wilmington 8 and Denison 39 over Carnegie Tech.

OHIO Ohio U Kent State Ohio State North C Indiana Cincinnati Miami West Mich Bowling Green Dayton Xavier Detroit Wittenberg Otterbein Akron Baldwin-Wallace Muskingum Marietta Hiram Oberlin Kenyon Wooster Heidelberg Ohio Wes Capital Mount Union Iance Ashland Bluffton Wilmington Ohio Northern Findlay Youngstown McMurray Denison Carnegie Tech Dee Mich Central

Mel McGaha Released By Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians General Manager Gabe Paul announced that Mel McGaha 36 will not have his contract renewed for 1963 as he searches for a new field boss. Paul said he has a couple of choices and wants the best available.

Cleveland Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Paul Mel McGaha

Pro Grid Standings Update Highlight

New York 14 games 31 points leads. Pittsburgh 27. Philadelphia 35. Cleveland standings remain pending with scores and positions to be finalized.

New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland

Louisville AA Tops Atlanta IL In World Series Tilt

Louisville defeats Atlanta 2 to 1 to take a 3-2 lead in the best of seven Junior World Series. Louisville drives win with clutch scoring and solid pitching to seize control late.

Louisville Atlanta

Runnels Wins AL Batting Title With .326 Average

Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox captured his second American League batting crown finishing at .326 despite sitting out both ends of a doubleheader with Washington due to flu. Mickey Mantle ended at .321 after two hits in three at bats in his final game.

New York Pete Runnels Boston Red Sox Mickey Mantle Runnels Washington Mantle New York Yankees

Plains Defeat Marietta Reserve 34 14

Plains High remains unbeaten with a 34 14 win over Marietta Reserve. The Indians built a 20 0 lead on two interceptions and a fumble return with Strole Scurlock and others scoring. Key plays included Strole 5 yard TD run and Scurlock reception plus PATs.

Plains Marietta Plains High the Plains Ralph Jordan Crew Dave Strickland Indians Marietta Res Strole Scurlock Davis Jackson Pat— Coon Thomas Cogswell Whetsell Pat — Barnett

Redskins Upset Cards Eagles Maul Cleveland

Redskins rally to a 24-14 upset of St. Louis while Philadelphia routs Cleveland 35-7. Packers, Lions win big as Jim Taylor rises to NFL rushing lead with 323 yards, Norm Snead and Bobby Mitchell key Skins attack.

Associated Press Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Washington Redskins Redskins St. Louis Dallas Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns Packers Lions Green Bay Wis Chicago Bears Detroit Baltimore New York Giants Ond Pittsburgh Cleveland Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco Minnesota San Diego Oakland Denver New York Buffalo Norm Snead Bobby Mitchell Snead Mitchell Jim Taylor NFL Jimmy Brown LSU Brown

Calhoun Nips Belpre 13 7 in Buckeye League showdown

Calhoun of Belpre 13 7 over Belpre on Saturday night as three Belpre fumbles paved the path to the win. Ken Birch scored twice for Calhoun and Roger Ruble added Belpre’s lone touchdown. Belpre suffers first SEC Buckeye League loss and drops to 2-1-1 while Calhoun improves to 3-1.

Calhoun W. Va Belpre Ralph Holder Eagles Southeastern Ohio Southeastern Ohio Buckeye McArthur Ken Birch Roger Ruble Joe Garrett Holder Buckeye The Plains Chauncey Ruble Pat — Garrett Birch Pat — Bailey

Eastern In Ath Victory Over York High

Eastern High remained unbeaten with a 28-22 non league win over York High in a high scoring game. Bob Foster scored two touchdowns for Eastern, with Richey adding a rushing TD set up by Ridenour, and Foster adding multiple runs for thePATs. York’s scorers are not listed.

Glouster Eastern High York High Gridders Eastern Bob Foster Bob Richey John Ridenour Gary Durst

Lema Leads Sahara Victory as Tour Heads to Bakersfield

Tony Lema of California, fresh off a Sahara Invitational win worth 30 000 dollars, banks a three stroke margin with 69 67 66 68 270. The autumn money trail continues in Bakersfield California with a 40 000 purse starting October 11.

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