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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1961

Page

8

SEOL Picked Jackson and Gallipolis To Duel For Crown

Ten SEOL stalwarts at Fairgreens Country Club forecast Jackson and Gallipolis as favorites for the Southeastern Ohio League title with Jackson edging Gallipolis in points. Jackson impressed with a 2 0 start and strong backfield led by Hyden White and Martin. Gallipolis counters with a veteran defense led by Fraley Pope Williams and Howard. Officiating changes at leadership included Willis as president Roberts as VP and O'Donnell as secretary treasurer as Wilson departs for Army duty.

Jackson Gallipolis Ironmen Blue Devils Fairgreens

Browns Fall To Eagles In Opener Thrilling 27 20 Loss

Browns head coach Paul Brown lamented the lack of breaks after Cleveland lost 27 20 to NFL champion Philadelphia in the season opener. Tim Brown sparked the rally with a 105 yard kickoff return and Bobby Mitchell fumbled near midfield setting up a decisive Eagles score. Milt Plum passed for 329 yards and two touchdowns while Jim Brown rushed 99 yards as Cleveland outgained 432 to 305.

Tim Browns Eagles Cleveland Bobby Mitchell Sonny Jurgensen Tommy McDonald Milt Plum Mitchell

Early NFL Contests Shake Up 1960 Season Debut

Veterans and rookies sparked Week One as Cleveland’s bubble burst and Philadelphia’s Van Brocklin led a reshaped Eagles offense. St Louis upset NY Giants, Minnesota and Dallas won, Detroit beat Green Bay, and Baltimore edged the Rams. Fran Tarkenton threw four TD passes for the Vikings in their NFL debut.

Associated Press Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Norm van Brocklin St. Louis John David Crow Joe Childress Sam Etcheverry Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys van Brocklin Minnesota Cleveland Frank Mestnik Mal Hammack New York Giants

Plains Beaten By Little Reds In Two Point Loss

Parkerburg Little Reds defeated The Plains 8 to 6, ending a late fourth quarter rally. Harry Strole led a 52 yard drive to score for Parkersburg, with Cliff Gabriel's second quarter end zone play securing the winning points after a fumbled pass. Denny Davis was injured and hospitalized with expected release soon.

Parkersburg W. Va Little Reds The Plains Indians Ohio West Virginians Eastern Bob Burson Harry Strole Tom Burner Cliff Gabriel Denny Davis Burson the Plains

Minor League Playoffs Saturday Results

In the International League semifinals Buffalo defeated Charleston 4-2 to complete a 4-0 series win. Rochester beat Columbus 10-3 to take a 3-1 series lead in American Association play.

Buffalo Charleston Rochester Columbus American Association

Football scores from regional games

Toledo 34 Detroit 12. Port Huron 25 Dayton 13. Sarnia 49 Massillon 6.

Toledo Detroit Port Huron Dayton Sarnia Massillon

Marr Wins Seattle Open in Sudden-Death Playoff

Dave Marr of Sun City Arizona captured the $25,000 Greater Seattle Open in a sudden death playoff with Bob Rosburg and Jacky Cupit. Marr shot 63 to finish 15 under par 265 after trailing Gay Brewer Jr. by four strokes entering the final round.

Marr Seattle Dave Marr Sun City, Ariz Bob Rosburg Jacky Cupit Gay Brewer Jr Crystal River Fla Rosburg Cupit

Maris and Kubek Rally to Beat Tigers in 12th Inning

Roger Maris hit his 58th homer with Tony Kubek aboard in the 12th to lift the Yankees past Detroit 6 to 4. Art Mahaffey shut out the Reds 4 to 0 over eight innings before leaving the game after being struck by a ball.

Roger Maris Yankees Tony Kubek Detroit Art Mahaffey Phillies Cincinnati Reds

Hayes Heads No Gambling In College Football

Woody Hayes states a Senate Rackets Committee representative contacted him for information on gambling in college football. He refuses specifics about the call but says he shared rumors and their sources. Hayes linked the issue to possible gambling scandals affecting college football after remarks to reporters.

Columbus Woody Hayes American Football Coaches Association Senate Ohio State Washington Hayes

Red Wings Meet Buffs in Final TL Playoffs

Rochester meets Buffalo in the International League finals opening in Buffalo. The series begins tonight as Rochester seeks the title after defeating Columbus Jets 1-0 on Harry Chiti's fifth inning homer.

Red Wings Rochester Buffalo Nals Columbus Jets Harry Chiti

MVC Champs Edge Rockets

Wichita State, defending MVC champs, edged Toledo 12 to 7 in the football opener. Toledo fumbled six times and came close to scoring, while Russ Hoogendoorn’s 50 yard interception return for a Toledo touchdown was their only points.

Shockers Toledo Rockets Wichita Russ Hoogendoorn Bill Stangarone Wich—Stephens Stangarone Wich—Turner Hoogendoorn McCartney

Flyers Fall Short as Bearcats Edge Dayton 16 12

Cincinnati defeats Dayton 16 12 after two long 62 yard TD runs by Dayton. Bob Heckman intercepts to set up Dayton’s first score. Daniel Laughlin connects with Andrew Timura for a late Flyer TD.

University of Dayton University of Cincinnati Bearcats Bearcats Bob Heckman Dayton Daniel Laughlin Andrew Timura Cincinnati

Mahaffey Lost for Season With Brain Injury

Art Mahaffey of the Philadelphia Phillies will miss the rest of the season after suffering a cerebral concussion and a hairline skull fracture when struck by a thrown ball in Cincinnati. The right hander is listed as out for the campaign.

Cincinnati Art Mahaffey Philadelphia Phillies

Amateur King Nicklaus To Tackle Pro Golfers

Jack Nicklaus, 21 and Ohio State bound, won the U S amateur at Pebble Beach beating Dudley Wysong 8 and 6 in the 36 hole final. He says he may chase the Open and Masters as he aims to take on pros while remaining an amateur.

King Nicklaus Pebble Beach Calif Jack Nicklaus United States Nicklaus King Ohio State Dudley Wysong MckKinney Texas Jack Wysong

Robinsons Slump Threatens Reds Lead in NL Race

Slugger Frank Robinson struggles for Cincinnati as Los Angeles gains ground with a 4-3 11 inning win over Milwaukee and Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 4-0. Robinson batted .186 on the road trip and .240 since, dropping to a .326 season average. Dodgers’ Duke Snider and Gil Hodges spark late surge. Stan Musial marks 20th year with St Louis and Felipe Alou drives San Francisco past Chicago 8-2.

Robby Robinson Reds Duke Snider Gil Hodges Dodgers Snider Los Angeles Milwaukee Hodges Stan Musial St. Louis Larry Jackson Pittsburgh Felipe Alou Chicago San Francisco Cubs

Maris 58th Home Run Keeps Pace With Ruth Record

Yankees win 64 over Tigers in 12th as Maris belts his 58th home run with Tony Kubek aboard. New York holds a 10K game lead in the pennant race and can clinch with two more wins or Detroit losses. Browns, Twins, and White Sox results pace AL action.

Ohio College Gridders Prepare for Big Weekend

Ohio College football ramps up for a busy weekend with Mid-American actions and non league clashes. Ohio University visits Toledo while Muskingum meets Marietta in Ohio River city openers. Akron faces Wittenberg, Heidelberg plays Capital, Bowling Green meets Marshall, and Cincinnati visits Boston College.

Columbus Ohio Ohio University Toledo Bobcats Rockets Wichita Cats Ohio U Muskingum Marietta Ohio River City Ohio Loop Akron Wittenberg Heidelberg Capital Bowling Green Marshall West Virginia Cincinnati Dayton

Top Teams Clash In American League Showdown

San Diego and Houston, leaders in their divisions, prepare for a big clash next Sunday in the AFL. San Diego owns an undefeated season after a 44-0 win over Oakland while Boston and Buffalo pull dramatic upsets affecting division standings. Buffalo’s Richie Lucas shined in a 41-31 Buffalo win over New York, and Butch Sorgin sparked Boston with four passing touchdowns in the Denver contest.

San Diego Houston Oakland Chargers Boston Denver Oilers Buffalo New York Dallas Butch Sorgin Babe Parilli Patriots Richie Lucas Elbert Dohenson Paul Lewis Bo Roberson Charley Flowers Flowers Roberson

Grid Scores Saturday Football Roundup

Saturday results include Findlay 20 over Adrian 8 in Ohio action and Ashland 21 over Manchester 0. Wichita defeated Toledo 12 7 while Ohio Northern edged Alma 8 7. Cincinnati beat Dayton 16 12 and Villanova dominated Miami 33 0. Bluffton triumphed 28 over Grand Rapids 1.

Boston College Dayton Kent State Xavier Miami Villanova Pennsylvania Ohio Northern Ferris Kalamazoo Ohio Wesleyan West Virginia Wesleyan Mount Union Wilmington Kenyon Centre Denison West Virginia State Central State Wooster Ashland Quantico Marines Baldwin-Wallace Alma Bluffton Defiance Adrian Findlay Otterbein Manchester Ind Wichita Toledo Cincinnati Grand Rapids

High school football scores from Ohio and nearby areas

A roundup of Friday night results shows Cambridge over Barnesville 28 0, Canal Winchester 28 over Hamilton Twp 14, Johnstown 14 Danville 6, Newark Catholic 14 Millersport 10, Lancaster Fenwick 28 over Zanesville Rosecrans 0, Cincinnati St Xavier 12 Cincinnati Central 0, Dayton Roosevelt 38 over Cincinnati Western Hills 6, Canton Central 30 over Youngstown Ursuline 0, Marion Catholic 20 over Upper Sandusky 14, Steubenville Catholic Central 27 over Columbus Oon 0, Warren St Mary 30 over Greenford 0, Niles 44 Erie Pa Academy 12, Poland 22 over Canfield 8, West Branch 20 over North Lima 8, Lowellville 32 over Springfield Local, Mahoning County 2, Shaker Heights 38 over Cleveland South 0.

Cambridge Barnesville Canal Winchester Hamilton Johnstown Danville Newark Catholic Millersport Lancaster Fenwick Zanesville Rosecrans Cincinnati St. Xavier Cincinnati Central Dayton Roosevelt Cincinnati Western Hills Canton Central Youngstown Ursuline Marion Catholic Upper Sandusky Steubenville Catholic Central Columbus Oon Warren St. Mary Greenford Niles Erie Pa

Baseball Scores and Standings from Tuesday's Games

In the American League New York beat Detroit 6 to 4 in 12 innings Boston shut out Baltimore 1 to 0 Chicago defeated Los Angeles 8 to 4 in 10 innings Minnesota and Cleveland were 5 to 0 Kansas City edged Washington 3 to 2 Tuesday games included Angels at Tigers New York at Baltimore Kansas City at Cleveland Minnesota at Washington Boston at Chicago.

Boston Baltimore Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City Washington Detroit New York

Baseball Scores and Schedule Summary

Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 4 0. Los Angeles 4 Milwaukee 3 in 11 innings. San Francisco 8 Chicago 2. St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 0. Los Angeles 8 Milwaukee 7. Upcoming games: St Louis at Pittsburgh. Chicago at Los Angeles. Milwaukee at San Francisco. Philadelphia at St Louis. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh

Hitchcock Top Man For Oriole Manager

DETROIT Bill Hitchcock former AL infielder and Vancouver PCL manager looms today as the leading candidate for the Baltimore Orioles manager job in 1962.

Oriole Detroit Bill Hitchcock Vancouver Baltimore Orioles

Maris Signals Possible Day Off Amid Home Run Chase

Roger Maris said he may ask manager Ralph Houk for a day off during the three game series with Baltimore as he needs three homers in three games to break Babe Ruth's 60 in the 154 game season. He insisted the request was serious though it sounded odd. He said he is bushed after his 58th home run Sunday.

Roger Maris Ralph Houk Baltimore Babe Ruth New York Yankee

Weekend Fights in Syracuse Highlight Heavyweights

Eddie Machen from Portland wins a nine round bout by stopping Mike DeJohn in Syracuse. Machen, 197 pounds, defeats DeJohn, 204 pounds, in a weekend boxing card.

Syracuse N. Y Eddie Machen Portland Ore Mike Dejohn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seol Athens George Strode Country Club Here Tom Osborne Oak Hill Greenfield McClain Pomeroy Wellston Logan Bulldogs Middleport Nelsonville Willard Fitzpatrick Jim Dudding Army John Conger Dick Sheward Roger Hyden Hyden Ted White Bob Martin Odie O'Donnell Hobart Wilson, Jr Treas Urer Wilson U.S Point Pleasant Paul Brown Tim Brown Brown Nick Skorich Jim Brown Jack Clary Vikings Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Etcheverry Mostnik Hammack Eddie LeBaron Cowboys Nick Pietrosante Yale Lary Packers Earl Morrall Jim Taylor Packer Colts Rams Zeke Bratkowski Los Angeles John Brodie Monte Stickles J. D. Smith Louisville Indianapolis Ohio Colts Ralph Thomas England Poole Dorset MVC Champs Edge Rockets Toledo, Ohio Wichita’s Vlyer Rally Mahaffey Eddie Duino San Jose, Calif PGA Arnold Palmer Duino Palmer Joe Dey U. S. Golf Association Bobby Jones Lawson Little Frank Robinson Los Angeles Dodgers Young Art Mahaffey Jim Brosnan Eddie Kasko Kaska Peanuts Lowrey Malkmus Hutchinson Lowrey Musial Ken Boyer Curt Flood al McBean Yanks Tigers Maris By Jack Hand Ford Frick Ruth Bill Monbouquette Jim Pagliaroni Lew Krausse Los Angeles Angels al Smith Frank Baumann Billy Goodman Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Camilo Pascual al Schroll Ray Moore Cleveland Bats Tribe Sam McDowell Jack Kubiszyn Hal Jones Ty Cline al Luplow Ohio College Pac W. L. Pet L. Pet TL Media Biola Adan Tame Michelob
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