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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1961

Page

10

Yankees Clinch 13-5 Victory to Retain World Series Title

New York returned the crown to the American League by routing the Cincinnati Reds 13 to 5 in the 58th World Series finale. Hector Lopez starred with a triple and a three run homer as the Yankees exploded for five runs in the first inning and added five more in the fourth. Bud Daley earned the win, holding Cincinnati to five hits over five and two thirds innings.

Cincinnati New York Yanks Crosley Field Reds Freddie Hutchinson New York Power Dodgers Hector Lopez Yogi Berra Lopez Joey Jay Bobby Richardson John Blanchard Elston Howard Bill Skowron Jay Jim Maloney Clete Boyer Maloney Tony Kubek Roger Maris Blanchard Ken Johnson Howard Gene Freese Skowron Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Don Blasingame Eddie Kasko Bill Henry Bob Purkey Yankees Pinson Redlegs

Root Reds Next Year Root Reds Next Year

Cincinnati battered by the Yankees 13 5 looks to 1962 with youth as the base. Fred Hutchinson believes the Reds can reach the Series again if 1962 mirrors this year. key players include Robinson Pinson Chacon Cardenas Kasko and O'Toole. Ford tops pitching while Mantle and Maris noted for fielding and effort.

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Yankees Win World Series at Crosley Field in Five Games

The Yankees clinched the championship with a 13-5 victory in Cincinnati Monday finishing the World Series in five games. Roger Maris homered and H. Lopez drove in the 13th run as New York overwhelmed the Reds at Crosley Field.

Crosley Field Cincinnati Yankees

Ole Miss Tops Poll to Claim No 1 Ranking

The Associated Press names Mississippi as the nation's No. 1 college football team, replacing Iowa. Ole Miss secures 21 first place votes with an 11-0 season start and 18 straight wins dating to 1959, while Iowa drops to third after a brief top spot.

Mississippi Rebels Iowa Ole Miss Associated Press Alabama Texas Michigan State Michigan Ohio State Notre Dame Baylor Maryland Syracuse Georgia Tech Louisiana State Tech

Massillon Maintains Wide Lead in AP High School Poll

Massillon’s mighty Tigers hold a commanding lead in the weekly AP high school football ratings as Northwestern Ohio’s Sandusky Blue Streaks surge to second place, unseating Niles McKinley. The ballot tallies show Massillon ahead by .22 with 48 voters casting ballots.

Columbus Massillon Mighty Men Associated Press Earle Bruce Ohio Niles McKinley Niles

Dupler's Sportswear and Local Shops Compete

A brief note lists Duplers Sportswear Jimanotts Lamborns and Dairy Clipper with small item counts 1 or 3, indicating a local shopping ledger or sale tally among nearby stores.

Dupler’s Jimanott’s Lamborn's

Mets and Colts Began Draft to Stock 28 Players

New clubs in an expanded NL league will choose 28 players for 2.1 million dollars. The Mets expected to pick Gil Hodges and Norm Larker with early selections, while the Colts target players like Sam Jones and Norm Sherry. Each club must take 16 players at 75 000 dollars and may add eight more at 50 000 dollars. A premium list valued at 125 000 dollars will be offered after the regular draft.

Cincinnati Gil Hodges Norm Larker Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Houston Colts Mets Hodges Brooklyn lLarker Colts Chicago Cubs Richie Ashburn San Francisco Giants Hobie Landrith Bobby Shantz Pittsburgh Pirates Dodger Roger Craig Sam Jones Giants Norm Sherry Dodgers Vinegar Bend Mizell Pirates Gino Cimoli Milwaukee Braves

Orioles Name Hitchcock Manager for Next Season

Billy Hitchcock was officially named to manage the Baltimore Orioles for the upcoming season. Orioles president Lee MacPhail confirmed the hiring at a news conference and said the one year contract would likely pay around 30 thousand dollars. Hitchcock succeeds Paul Richards who resigned to head the Houston club in the National League.

Baltimore Billy Hitchcock Baltimore Orioles Lee MacPhail Oriole Hitchcock MacPhail Paul Richards Houston

Bryant's Coaching Record At Alabama Reveals Wins Losses Ties

In 16 seasons head coach Bear Bryant tallies 111 victories 46 losses and 13 ties. In three years at Alabama his record stands at 20 wins 7 setbacks and 5 ties.

Bear Bryant Alabama

Ford Collects World Series Hero Title In 1961

Lefty Whitey Ford dazzled for New York as the Yankees swept the Reds four games to one. Ford pitched 14 scoreless innings in the series and tied Babe Ruth’s postseason record for consecutive scoreless frames. He emerged as the series ace while teammates Roger Maris Mickey Mantle and others contributed key hits and moments.

New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Lefty Whitey Ford Ford Babe Ruth Reds Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yanks New York Yankees Roger Maris Mantle Redleg

Key Blow Of Series Delivered By Maris

The young Yankee slugger Roger Maris, who hit 61 homers in the AL season, delivered the key blow in the World Series win over the Reds despite going 2 for 19 in the five games and striking out six times.

Maris Cincinnati Roger Maris New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds

Yankees Clinch Series With 13-5 Win Over Reds

In a 4 game to 1 World Series win, the Yankees dominance showed as Whitey Ford posted 32 scoreless innings. Mantle and Maris were limited. Pinson and the Reds struggled with five intentional walks and just one productive double.

Yankees Yankee Whitey Ford

NHL Opens 45th Season With Bruins Rangers Clash

Boston Garden hosts the season opener as the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, both coming off poor 1960-61 campaigns, showcase new coaches Doug Harvey and Phil Watson and feature six and four rookies respectively.

Boston National Hockey League Boston Bruins New York Rangers Boston Garden Rangers Montreal Doug Harvey Bruins New York Phil Watson

Green and White Club Screens Day ton Victory Film

The Green and White Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Grover Center to view films of the Bobcats 14 to 13 win at the University of Dayton last Saturday night One coach will attend to present the movies.

Grover Center Bobcats University of Dayton

Five Former Browns Return With Packers

Five former Cleveland players return Sunday as the Browns meet the Green Bay Packers who share the Western Division lead at 3-1. The ex-Browns are tackle Henry Jordan ends Willie Davis and Bill Quinlan halfback Lew Carpenter and quarterback John Roach.

Browns Packers Cleveland Green Bay Packers Henry Jordan Willie Davis Bill Quinlan Lew Carpenter John Roach

Sophomore end earns starting job at OSU

In Columbus Ohio State coach Woody Hayes will start rookie Ormonde Ricketts at offensive end against winless Illinois. Ricketts is the latest sophomore to crack the Buckeyes starting lineup joining veteran backs Paul Warfield and Matt Snell as OSU opens its 11th Big Ten season versus Illinois.

Columbus Paul Warfield Matt Snell UCLA Buckeye Ilini Buck Woody Hayes Ormonde Ricketts Springfield

Dupas Defeats Flanagan In New Orleans Bout

New Orleans fighter Ralph Dupas defeated Del Flanagan of St. Paul in a ten round match held in New Orleans. Dupas controlled the action with steady jab and produced the decision over Flanagan.

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Youngstown Mian Leads Ohio Open at Firestone

Eddie Griffiths a 34 year old Youngstown professional shot a three under par 71 to lead the Ohio Open after round one at Firestone Country Club. He posted six birdies and nine pars with only three bogeys. Two contenders trail by three strokes: Wally Ulrich of Akron and amateur Karl Schmidt of Akron. Defending champion Frank Stranahan and Leo Biagetti shot 71.

Akron Eddie Griffiths Youngstown Firestone Country Club Griffiths Mansfield Wally Ulrich Karl Schmidt Frank Stranahan Toledo Leo Biagetti Ashland

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