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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1962

Page

8

Spahn Faces Pressure As Cubs Hit Hard In Mesa

Milwaukee star Warren Spahn endured a rough outing with 10 earned runs in six innings as the Braves lost 16-6 to the Chicago Cubs in Mesa. Spahn, a 309-game winner, has struggled this spring, surrendering 28 runs in 28 innings over five starts, while notable hitters Ernie Banks and Lou Brock homered off him.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Warren Milwaukee Warren Spahn Braves Chicago Cubs Mesa Spahn Boston Braves Cubs Ernie Banks

Celtics Panel Deepens Eastern Playoff Fever

Celtics lead the 7 game series 3-2 after a 119-104 win in which tempers flared and two court invasions occurred. Bob Cousy expects another tough game in Philadelphia while Wilt Chamberlain and Sam Jones clashed and Tom Heinsohn was ejected. Stephen Spahn, Dartmouth's top scorer, is Moe Spahn's son.

Boston Bob Cousy Philadelphia Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Sam Jones Carl Braun Guy Rodgers Rodgers Jim Loscutoff Tom Heinsohn Stephen Spahn Great Neck N. Y Dartmouth Moe Spahn CCNY

NBA and ABL Playoff Results Snapshot

Saturday results show Philadelphia 110 over Boston 106 and Detroit 132 defeating Los Angeles 12 as Los Angeles leads 3-2 in the series. Sunday Boston 119 over Philadelphia 104 puts Boston up 3-2 in the series. Tuesday schedule lists Boston at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Detroit. ABL playoffs include Cleveland 107 over New York 8 to elliminate New York and Kansas City 126 over Cleveland 115 as Kansas City leads 2-1. remaining Cleveland at Kansas City.

Guy Rodgers Philadelphia Warrors Boston Celtics Boston Garden Fats Philadelphia Boston Detroit Pistons Los Angeles

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Cancellations Summary

Exhibition contests produced wins for Washington over New York 7 to 3 and Kansas City 12 to Baltimore 1. New York N defeated St. Louis 2 to 0, Pittsburgh overwhelmed Cincinnati 14 to 6, Minnesota beat Philadelphia 6 to 4 in 10 innings, Houston edged Oklahoma City, Los Angeles N outlasted Cleveland 8 to 5, Milwaukee 14 San Francisco 10, Chicago A 9 Detroit 6 in 10, Dallas Fort Worth 8 Los Angeles 2, Boston 6 Chicago N 5, Kansas City 12 Detroit 5, St. Louis 7 New York N 4 in 10, Chicago A 10 Cincinnati 6, Chicago N 16 Milwaukee 6, San Francisco 7 Boston 4, Oklahoma City AA 14 Houston 4, Cleveland 6 Los Angeles N 5, Los Angeles A 10 Dallas Fort Worth AA 9. Several games were canceled or rescheduled due to rain including Baltimore vs New York A and Pittsburgh vs Washington. others moved to Florida sites with matchups listed against various opponents and locations.

Spahn Cubs Braves Lakeland Kansas ‘City Detroit San Francisco Boston Phoenix Cleveland Los Angeles Dodgers Las Vegas St.Louis New York Mets St. Petersburg Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Sarasota Los Angeles Angels Dallas-Fort Worth Palm Springs Houston Oklahoma City Apache Junction Pittsburgh Washington New York Kansas City Baltimore St. Louis Minnesota Philadelphia Los Angeles Milwaukee Chicago Clearwater Fort Lauderdale Mesa Albuquerque N.M Scottsdale Tucson

Azalea Open Sudden Death Victory Won by Marr

Dave Marr, from Sun City Arizona, won the Azalea Open in sudden death over Jerry Steelsmith after a 72-hole tie at 281. The 362-yard 18th hole playoff produced Marrs birdie three to seal the $20,000 prize. Steelsmith earned $1,900 for second, Mason Rudolph $1,400 for third, and Tom Bolt Bill Casper Howie Johnson tied for fourth at 283 with $1,100 each. Marr moved to first in money earnings with $16,148.

Kenalyta Wilmington N.C Dave Marr Texas Sun City Ariz Jerry Steelsmith Glendale Calif Marr Steelsmith Morris Cape Fear PGA Augusta Masilers Mason Rudolph Clarksville Tenn Imoney Tom Bolt Bill Casper Howie Johnson Casper

GOL Shakeup Sets 1963-64 Expansion and Invitations

The Greater Ohio League approves expansion for 1963-64 adding Hamilton Taft and Fairfield, invites Kettering East and West to participate, and suggests Portsmouth join the Central Ohio League. Travel and spring sport gaps cited as past technical problems. track golf tennis and wrestling may resume as league activities.

Greater Ohio League GOL Hamilton Taft Fairfield Kettering Portsmouth Trojans

Steers Open Playoff Win Over Pipers in ABL Clash

Kansas City Steers defeated the Cleveland Pipers 126 to 115 in the opening game of their best-of-five American Basketball League playoff series. Steers’ front line Staverman Tormohlen Bridges contributed 82 points. Bridges led with 36, while Dierking and Barnett added 31 each for Cleveland. Darrow returned after a hospital visit but did not play.

Kansas City. Mo Kansas City Steers Cleveland Pipers Kansas Ciy Kansas City Steers Larry Staverman Gene Tormohlen Bill Bridges Bridges University of Kansas Connie Dierking NBA Dick Barnett The Jim Darrow New York Dan Swartz

Dull session at ABC tournament despite Stout’s 278 game

Des Moines AP reports the Sunday session at the American Bowling Congress tournament was unusually quiet with no shifts in the top 10 of any division. Leroy Stout of Atlanta rolled a 278 game and a 709 series, tying for best game so far, as his Brunswick Majors team totaled 2858 points.

DES Moines Leroy Stout Stout Atlanta Lawrence Brown Topeka Kan Ed Sajdak Chicago Brunswick

Contemplation Not Play Improves Says Tebbetts

Milwaukee Braves manager Birdie Tebbetts says players improve more when they are not playing. He argues off season contemplation helps players fix mistakes and build mind body harmony. Tebbetts discusses minor league use, pitcher development, and the pressure of pennant races in shaping rosters.

Vero Beach Fla Birdie Tebbetts Milwaukee Braves Tebbetts

NHL Results Semifinal Playoffs No Games Scheduled

New York beat Toronto 5 to 4 while Toronto leads the series 2 1 Montreal defeated Chicago 4 to 1 with Montreal leading the series 2 1 Games set for Monday feature Montreal at Chicago and Toronto at New York.

New York Toronto Chicago Montreal

Ohio Captures AAU Ring Title

Ohio secured its third national AAU team championship in four years as Cincinnati boxers dominated the finals. Wyce Westbrook, 24, won in heavyweight after three prior national finals, George Foster moved up from 125 to 132 pounds to claim the 132 title, Bill Joiner captured the 178-pound crown, and Roy McMillan of Toledo clinched the 156-pound championship with a decision over C. B. Smith of Madison, Wisconsin.

Cincinnati Ohio

Nigerian Dick Tiger wins close decision in New York

In New York, Dick Tiger of Nigeria outpoints Henry Hank of Detroit over ten rounds while Jose Toluca Lopez of Mexico defeats Willie Woods of San Francisco in ten rounds. Manila bout sees Mitsunori Seki of Japan win a ten round decision against Ronnie Jones of Chicago.

New York Dick Tiger Nigeria Henry Hank Detroit San Francisco Jose Toluca Lopez Mexico Willie Woods Manila Mitsunori Seki Japan Ronnie Jones Chicago

Hutch Puts Hitting Hat On Robinson

Frank Robinson, praised by manager Fred Hutchinson, shows strong spring hitting form for the Cincinnati Reds. He batted .500 for the week with seven official at bats producing solid hits and boosted national league slugging with last season’s MVP performance. Cincinnati beat Chicago 15 hits to 11 in Sarasota, though the Reds lost 10 to 4.

S. Petersburg Fla Fred Hutchinson Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reds Robby Reds Chicago White Sox Sarasota Sox Cincinnati

Two Changes In Pin Tourney In Ohio Bowling Standings

In Zanesville Ohio the sixth weekend of the Ohio Men's Bowling Tournament saw Hudepohl Beer of Cincinnati surge to the top of the team actual standings with a 3151 series, while Niles Trailer Sales slid to second. In doubles handicap the Marion duo Paul and Willard Fox posted a 1907 series, moving ahead of the previous leaders R Jerew and R Hunter.

Zanesville Ohio Hudepoh! Beer of Cincinnati Niles Trailer Niles Paul Willard Fox Marion R. Jerew R. Hunter

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