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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

8

Windhorns Pinch Hit Homer Sparks Dodgers Comeback

Gordon Windhorn led off the lth inning with a pinch hit home run to lift the Dodgers 6 to 5 over the Philadelphia Phillies. Don Ferrarese hurled seven scoreless innings before Windhorn delivered the deciding blast. Ron Perranoski earned the win as Los Angeles closed within 3 1/2 games of the Reds while the Cardinals clinched a share of the lead in another late night turn.

Gordon Windhorn Los Angeles Philadelphia Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Phils Johnny Podres Lee Walls Bob Malkmus Dodger Charlie Smith Ron Perranoski Los

Reds Face Jinx Cubs At Home

The league leading Cincinnati Reds meet the Chicago Cubs tonight at home in a key NL clash. Reds have won only seven of 13 against Chicago, who trail in seventh place but have defeated Cincinnati 13 times. Jim O'Toole opposes Dick Ellsworth on the mound.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Cubs Reds Chicago Los Angeles Dodgers Jim O’toole Dick Ellsworth

Browns Prepare to Cut Roster Down Near League Limit

Cleveland Browns expected to release two players to reach the 36-man NFL limit. Bill Gault, a Texas Christian rookie, eyed for dismissal in the crowded defensive back field while offensive tackle spots visit heavy competition among Mike McCormack Dick Schafrath Lou Groza Jim Marshall and Ed Nutting. Rich Kreitling’s injury from Saturday’s Detroit game is minor, keeping him on track for the season opener vs Philadelphia. Browns finished exhibition season averaging 24.6 points per game versus 30 last year.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Bill Gault Texas Christian Mike McCormack Dick Schafrath Lou Groza Jim Marshall Ed Nutting Marshall Nutting

Mummey Moves to Fullback on Buckeyes Second Unit

Ohio State names John Mummey a fullback on the second team as practices begin for a September 30 opener with Texas Christian. The Painesville junior shifts from second string quarterback to bolster backfield depth.

Columbus John Mummey Painesville Ohio State Texas Christian

San Francisco Bout Ends In Points Draw And Upset

In San Francisco Sixto Rodriguez outpointed Carbo Olson over 10 rounds while in Miami Vince Bonomo and Al Taylor fought to an eight round draw.

San Francisco Sixto Rodriguez San Leandro Calif Bobo Olson Miami Fla Vince Bonomo New Orleans al Taylor Nassau Drew

Bobcats Scrimmage Plans Hinge On Weather and Injuries

Ohio University football braces for a Wednesday full scrimmage with the Greens and Whites, as Coach Hess weighs a possible Friday session. Heat and threat of Carla rains loom, while Otis Wagner hamstring and several injuries cloud lineup expectations and position shifts.

George Strode Ohio University Bill Hess Bobcats Toledo University Hess Carla Ohio Otis Wagner Bill AL Hart Hart Pat Smith Athens Joe Lopez Bill Johnson Smith Johnson Lopez John Trevis Jack Kiewet Kie

Baseball Standings and Schedule Update

The American League tab reveals Boston and Washington, plus Minnesota and Los Angeles, leading Detroit and Chicago in the latest race. Upcoming games include Boston at Washington and Kansas City at Detroit with several twi-night or national broadcast notes. Monday results show SF over Pitt in 10 innings and LA over Philadelphia in 11.

Boston Washington Kansas City Detroit New York Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota

Ames-Bern Tops Devils In County Fall League Opener

Ames-Bern rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to defeat Albany 3-1 at the county fair grounds Monday afternoon in the Athens County Fall League opener. Dave McPherson hit a clutch triple scoring two, Mark Smith drove in the first run, and Larry Driggs allowed only two hits in a complete game for Ames-Bern. Albany had a run in the top of the sixth. The schedule notes Shade meets Waterloo next at 4 p.m.

Albany County Fairgrounds Athens County Mark Smith Larry Driggs Greenies

Miller Dominates Outing in All-Star Sequence

Stu Miller of the Giants boosts reputation with strong All-Star showings. He worked four of seven outs by strikeout in the first game, fanned five in Boston over three innings, and earned the win in the Boston game. He finished by striking out Mantle Howard and Sievers with Kaline on second base and the winning run aboard.

San Francisco Stu Miller Giants Boston Mickey Mantle Ellie Howard Roy Sievers al Kaline

Windhorn's 11th inning homer lifts Dodgers over Phillies

Dodgers rookie Gordon Windhorn hit his first major league home run in the 11th inning to beat Philadelphia 5 4 at the Coliseum. Don Ferrarese pitched seven innings in relief with no hits allowed before the blast, as Windhorn predicted he would win the game.

Cincinnati Don Ferrarese Ferrarese Windhorn Omaha Los Angeles Dodgers Gordon Windhorn Philadelphia Dodger Davyl Spencer Walt Alston

Baseball Standings and Schedules From September Stretch

The record shows New York, Detroit, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and others with recent wins and losses. It lists remaining games in September and early October, home and away dates, twi night events, and opponents including Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco New York Baltimore Boston Detroit Kansas City Minnesota

Cardinals top Brewers 4-1 as Jackson fires six hitter

Larry Jackson and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee 4-1 on a six hitter for his fifth win in a row and 10th in 11 decisions since Johnny Keane became manager in July. Gordon Windhorn hit a pinch hit homer in the 11th as the Dodgers edged Philadelphia 6-5 to stay 32 games back of Cincinnati.

Larry Jackson Braves Johnny Keane Sally Hemus Cardinal Lew Burdette Ken Boyer Stan Musial Carl Sawatski Cardinals Milwaukee St. Louis Gordon Windhorn Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati

Rochester Edges Toronto 12-11 in IL playoff for fourth

In a tight International League playoff game Rochester defeated Toronto 12 to 11 to claim fourth place. The contest featured a late scoring burst and key hits from lead-off runners as Rochester secured the victory.

Rochester Toronto

American Association Playoffs: Louisville Beats Denver 4-2

Louisville takes a 3-0 series lead by defeating Denver 4-2 in game three. Houston tops Indianapolis 5-4 to trim Houston’s series deficit to 2-1.

Louisville Denver Houston Indianapolis

Yankees Aim to Tie Ruth Milestone in Road Stretch

Roger Maris holds 56 homers with Mickey Mantle at 53 as the Yankees head to Chicago for a eight game, ten game span to chase Babe Ruth’s 60 and clinch the AL pennant. Ralph Houk leads a 11½ game lead over Detroit as Maris faces Billy Pierce and Ralph Terry starts for New York. Boston and Minnesota won their Monday games to stay in action.

Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Babe Ruth Maris Ruth Mantle Chicago Detroit Baltimore Yankees Detroit Tigers Ralph Houk White Sox Billy Pierce AL Moundsman Ralph Terry New York

Bowling League Results Show Mixed Week Across Teams

The report covers multiple leagues including Sportland Lanes and Monday League showing team standings and top scores. Adams Bakery and Airport Snack Bar appear in top team singles while individuals like M Goodfellow and R Hall post high game marks. several clubs such as Lions Club and Kiwanis entries appear with mixed results.

Joe’s Shell Chapman's Robert's Clothing State Hospital Lions Club Carmwell’s Larry Jayjohn Krollerbowl Adams Bakery Mnsod M. Goodfellow E. Davis Sey Airport Belk-Simpson Co McBee Night Hawks OWE Cabana Wesw Rangers SOIC Uptowmers Ace

Jets Meet Red Wings in IL Semifinal Openers

The Columbus Jets open the International League semifinals against the Rochester Red Wings in a best-of-seven series. Bob Veale will start for the Jets with 14-11 record and 204 strikeouts, while Art Quirk takes the mound for Rochester with 10-8 and 162 strikeouts.

Columbus Jets Rochester Red Wings Charleston Buffalo Columbus Bob Veale The Jets Art Quirk Rochester Veale Quirk

The Plains Announces Grid Schedule Change

Coach Bob Burson announces two changes to The Plains High School football schedule. The Saturday game at Parkersburg versus the Little Reds moves to 8 p.m. and a home game against Marietta junior varsity is added for Saturday night September 30.

THE Plains Bob Burson Parkersburg Little Reds Marietta

Be Man Edges Allers In Pebble Beach Rise

Defending champion Deane Beman, 23, from Arlington Virginia, narrowly avoids an upset before defeating Harry Allers 1 up on the Pebble Beach layout. Billy Joe Patton of Morganton North Carolina impresses with a cheerful, fast start in the second round of the National Amateur Golf Tournament.

Pebble Beach Calif Deane Beman Billy Joe Patton Beman Arlington Harry Allers Lake Wales Fla Patton Morganton N. C

Ohio athlete sidelined in first round in 1961 amateur golf

Bobby Littler of Athens Ohio lost in the first round to Dale Morey of Morgantown North Carolina 4 and 2 as the US Amateur tournament began on a par 36 36 72 course by the Pacific. Seventy two first round winners advanced to round two. several past champions and Walker Cup players were eliminated in early action.

Bobby Littler Athens Ohio Dale Morey Morgantown N. C Morey U. S Pacific Ocean Beman Allers John Farquhar Amarillo Tex Charles Lewis Little Rock Ark Bill Hyndman Philadelphia Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va Farquhar Dick Lotz San Lorenzo Calif Campbell Andy Gard Wellesley Hills Mass Hyndman Dick Davies Pasadena Lotz C. A. Smith II Jackson, Mich Gard Dud Wysong, Jr McKenney, Tex Davies Horton Semple Sewickley Pandell Savic Columbus Jack Nicklaus Ohio State Husk Charlie Oe Oklahoma City Nicklaus Donald Krieger Portland Coe John Nichols Dorsey

Bridges Set To Join Reds

Cincinnati Reds recall left handed pitcher Marshall Bridges from Jersey City farm club in the International League. The 30 year old, who came from the St. Louis Cardinals, was 4-0 with Cincinnati in 1960 and had an 0-1 mark before a June 25 assignment to Jersey City, where his record stood 6-8 in 15 games with a 3.51 ERA.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Marshall Bridges Jersey City Bridges St. Louis Cardinals Reds

Plains Boosters Meet At High School Tonight

The Plains Athletic Association will meet at 8 p.m. today in the high school building, announced President Charles McAllister.

The Plains Athletic Association Charles McAllister

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