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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1962
Page
8
The New York Yankees lead by six games as they face the Chicago White Sox in two games, then three, hoping to widen their margin. Minnesota’s slide continues while college notes spotlight Kent State senior George Jenkins and his study pamphlet.
Ohio University preps for a MAC clash at Kent State in which coach Bill Hess hopes for a strong showing. The Bobcats aim to rebound from a 31-0 opening win over Toledo and seek a pivotal victory to stay in the conference race. Kentucky? No, Kent State. Kent State quarterback Jim Flynn leads the Golden Flashes in a matchup that could decide Ohio’s MAC fate.
Kyger Creek overcomes a 6-0 halftime deficit to blow past North Gallia 36-12 in the Southern Valley Conference. Jim French erupts for multiple TDs, including a 44 yard kickoff return to start the third, as Kyger Creek improves to 2-0 in the SVC while Gallia falls to 1-2-1.
Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson chooses to test his young pitchers in the final two games. Sammy Ellis will start tonight against Philadelphia and John Tsitouris will pitch Sunday versus the Phillies. Cal McLish opposes Ellis tonight. Fights report from Miami lists Rocky Randell defeating Cassius Ford in a 150 pound bout, Johnny Bean stopping Paddy Read in Worcester.
The Houston Colts upset the Dodgers 8 6 in Los Angeles as St. Louis beat San Francisco 7 4. The results keep LA two games ahead of the Giants with three to play. Cards star Gene Oliver and Stan Musial lead the attack. In Philadelphia, Dennis Bennet pitched a five hitter as the Phillies beat Chicago 7 0.
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown received most correspondence about his gray suit worn after Sundays loss to the Redskins. Brown denied superstition but noted more mail than any game issue praised or criticized. The Browns planned offense work and a final loosening session before Sunday’s Philadelphia trip.
The fifth Sahara Invitational, a $30,000 golf tourney in Las Vegas, was rained out once and postponed to today. Former U S Open champ Billy Casper Jr remains the favorite in the 72 hole event with nearly 100 pros and 200 amateurs expected to tee off after storms.
The Plains junior high opened their football season with a 12-0 win at York. The Plains scored two safeties in the first half and a 50 yard TD run by Bob Jones in the third period. Linscott added the PAT from Hortin.
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