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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1962

Page

12

Kent State clash aims to atone for last year loss

Ohio Bobcats face Kent State in a tough MAC showdown. Coach Bill Hess lauds Kent State quarterback Jim Flynn and a lineup led by tackles Jerry Ball and Jim Phelan as the Bobcats pursue a return win after a season-opening success over Toledo. Flynn headlines a strong Flashes attack while Ohio emphasizes its aerial game led by Babbitt or Roger. Ponsututi may be ready in a week as Ohio travels by bus to Kent University.

Kent State Golden Flashes Ohio University Bobcats Dayton Rpvumscoy Bill Hess Chargers Toledo Kent Jim Flynn Bob Kappes Xavier Flynn Kappes Jerry Ball Jim Phelan Jim Lee Dennis Kempf Ron Sense Marty Malatin Richard M Tom Kilker Bob Harrison Trevor Rees Hess Ohio A Dick Schulz Bill Taraschke John Frick Schulz Roger Farr Jim Albert Babbitt Bob Merle Roger Athens High School Werony Jim Ontuti Columbus Pontuti

Patterson Liston Title Fight Broadcast At Comiskey Park

Chicago reports the world heavyweight title bout between Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston at Comiskey Park. A $5 million electronic age spectacle with a 35,000 expected crowd, potential $4.8 million gross, and 800,000 possible closed circuit viewers nationwide. Patterson favored to win despite Liston’s power.

Chicago Floyd Patterson Charles Sonny Liston Comiskey Park White Sox Championship Sports, Inc Canada ABC Patterson Kingdom Liston Sweden Ingemar Johansson Paterson Joe Louis Marty Marshall Sonny Liston

Trend Now Is To Pass Says Hayes

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes indicates a trend toward more passing in the Big Ten this year. He hints the Buckeyes may mix in aerial plays with the ground game and praises quarterbacks Nick Von das and Despone in oe. Hayes and Jim Herbstreit note readiness for North Carolina State after last week’s loss to North Carolina.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeye Big Ten John Mummey Nick Vondas Hayes Jim Herbstreit North Carolina Notts Carolina State Tar Heels

Fremont Ross Tops Ohio High School 1962 Poll

Fremont Ross named No. 1 in the initial Ohio AP poll with 198 points led by 3-0-0 records for Fremont Ross Niles McKinley Middletown Kettering Fairmont and Lorain Admiral King. Massillon and Alliance follow 2-1-0 with Cincinnati Roger Bacon at 2-0-0 and Sandusky and Warren Harding at 2-0-1. Top performers include Paul Walker Jr. at Middletown and Steve Dyer at Waverly with notable game marks.

Columbus Little Giants Fremont Ross Massillon Ohio Associated Press Mal Mackey Omantah Fener An Middletown Kettering Fairmont Massillon Sandusky Alliance Lorain King Warren Harding Cincinnati Roger Bacon Paul Walker Jr Paul Walker Sterling Tiger Carroll Hawkee Waverly Steve Dyer Steve Portsmouth Chillicothe High Washington Court House Chillicothe Steve Cogan Jackson Pomeroy Steubenville Weirton W. Va Harry Wilson Wade Watts Canton McKinley Fairfield Union Fairfield County Bremen Rushville Pleasantville Wade Piketon Sheridan Buchtel York Chuck Wetz Shelby Tiffin Columbian Jack Whitcomb Hayesville Jeromesville Niles McKinley Sandusky Lorain Adm. Kring Cincinnati R. Bacon Fremont Admiral King Steubenville Big Red Bellevue Marietta Port Clinton Steubenville Central Catholic Fremont St. Joseph Circleville Dayton Dunbar Lima Senior

Alabama Ranked No 1 Over Ohio State in AP Poll

Alabama retakes the top spot in the first 1962 college football AP poll, edging Ohio State 342 to 298 in points. Texas Penn State LSU Michigan State Mississippi Georgia Tech Southern Cal and Missouri follow in the top ten, with several pre-season teams dropping out.

Associated Press Alabama Bama Ohio State Crimson Tide Board of Selectors Texas Penn State Louisiana State Michigan State Mississippi Georgia Tech Southern California Missouri Southern Cal Purdue Duke Washington Rennt

Carbon Hill Nears Title As League Leaders Win

Carbon Hill Cokers lead with 6 1 in the second half and Logan 6 2 after Sunday doubleheaders in the Hocking Valley Association baseball league. A win by Cokers at Plantsville Sunday would seal the title. Logan topped Murray City 10 0 and 2 0 behind Patterson and Lendenski. Buchtel Rees lost twice to the leaders 7 2 and 5 1.

Cokers Carbon Hill Logan Hocking Valley Ed Lendenski Murray City

Lebanon Raceway Feature Race Ends With Tight Photo Finish

Terry Mite overtook Mara Frisco in the eighth pace at Lebanon Raceway Monday night to win by a neck. The mile time was 2 05 4 5 with a $7.20 payoff. Mara Frisco paid $5.80 and Casilio paid $3.

Lebanon Terrymite Marga Frisco Lebanon Raceway Casilio

Batting leaders in the National League highligh t top hitters

T Davis of Los Angeles and Robinson of Cincinnati share the NL lead in batting with 343 runs 132 RBIs 132 RBIs and 216 hits 205 hits respectively. Mays of San Francisco hits 46 home runs while Aaron of Milwaukee adds 43 and 147 RBIs for Davis and 134 RBIs for Robinson and Mays.

T. Davis Los Angeles Robinson Cincinnati H. Aaron Milwaukee Mays San Francisco

Baseball Leaders Highlight Key American League Stats

The extract lists AL leaders in categories such as at bats runs and hits. Highlights include Runnels Boston_IP 328 at bats and Hinton Washington 311, Siebern Kansas City 112 runs, Siebern 113 RBIs, Richardson New York 202 hits, Lumpe Kansas City 193, Killebrew Minnesota 45 home runs and Cash Detroit 38.

L. Angus New York S. Fran Minn Pitts Chicago Detroit Mil Baltimore St. Louis Cleveland Phila Houston Jan. City N. York Kansas City Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee Boston Minnesota San Francisco Washington Runnels Hinton Siebern Pearson Killebrew Richardson Lumpe Aeeeenetty Cash

Ford to Try Clinching Yankees Pennant Tonight

The New York Yankees aim to clinch their 12th AL pennant in 14 years with Whitey Ford starting against the Washington Senators. Ford carries a 16-8 mark as Benny Daniels pods a 7-15 record for the Senators. A win caps the pennant regardless of Minnesota’s result.

Wily Whitey Ford New York Yankees Washington Ford Senators Benny Daniels Yankees Minnesota Cleveland Newport R.J Australia Gretel Weatherly New York Yacht Club

Agatha's Hide-A-Way Leads Monday House Night

Survey of weekly results shows Agatha's Hide-A-Way and Belk-Simpson among top entries with Hawk's Motorcycle Sales and General Telephone Co. also listed. The note captures multiple local business names like Michelob's and Ray Ri as participants in the week’s tally.

Agatha Belk-Simpson PSES Cdllceyckivesce General Telephone Co Hawk Ray Ri Hawk Michelob Seenares Telephone Co Ceemees M Rersie Ray

Lavorante in coma after Mayhem at boxing ring

Los Angeles reports Alejandro Lavorante, Argentine heavyweight, remains in a coma after being knocked out by Johnny Riggins last Friday night. The 25 year old, 6 foot 4 inch fighter is in critical condition following two brain pressure relief operations. Doctors disclosed he did not have an electroencephalogram after his July 20 knockout by Cassius Clay.

Los Angeles Alejandro Lavorante Johnny Riggins Lavorante Cassius Clay

Red Bolero Captures Beulah Feature In Stellar Sprint

Red Bolero surged to a near record 51 percent furlongs at Beulah Park on Monday to win the feature race and pay $41.80. The winner clocked 1 04 2 5, two fifths off the track mark, Cha-Cha Charlie paid $17 for place and Long Girl $4.40 for show. Ohio State-Kent State game tickets go on sale at Grover Center for $3 with checks not accepted.

Columbus Beulah Park Cha-Cha Charlie Long Girl Kent Grover Center

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