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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1959

Page

8

Year of Reckoning Not Here Yet for Yankees

The American League may be catching up but the Yankees look set for their fifth straight pennant under Casey Stengel. Detroit boosts its rotation with Kaline Kuenn and Bolling pacing the lineup while Chicago and Boston appear unable to overhaul New York’s depth.

NEW York New York Yankees Casey Stengel Yankees Detroit al Kaline Harvey Kuenn Frank Bolling Chicago Boston Jimmy Piersall

Strides and strain outline 1960 AL pennant race

The piece analyzes projected finish order and key players for the eight American League teams. It highlights Boston Red Sox additions and pitching worries for Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas City, Washington, Chicago, and New York, noting injuries and depth concerns shaping the season. It references Ted Williams, Whitey Ford, Don Larsen, and notable names like Kaline, Kuenn, Aparicio, Fox, Tasby, Wertz, and Sievers.

Ted Williams New York Detroit Chicago Cleveland Boston Baltimore Kansas City Washington Yankees Tony Kubek Norm Siebern Whitey Ford Don Larsen Don Messi Ray Narleski Eddie Yost Rocky Bridges Gail Harris Billy O'Dell Milt Pappas Arnie Portocarrero Jack Harshman Hec Brown Hoyt Wilhelm Orioles Triandos Willie Tasby Bob Nieman Gene Woodling Bob Cerv Roger Maris Bill Tuttle Ralph Terry Bob Grim Athletics Roy Sievers Albie Pearson Pedro Ramos Camillo Pascual Dick Hyde Joe Cookie Lavagetto

Ohio High School Basketball May Reclassify This Winter

Ohio high school basketball could shift to three classifications this winter though officials doubt immediate changes. Commissioner McConnell expects a higher AA to A cutoff, sparking travel concerns and league disruption in several districts. The Parkersburg event featured Shannan, Wes leyan, and other officials as speakers.

Ohio W. J. McConnell Parkersburg McConnell Middletown Cleveland East Tech Zanesville Chillicothe Springfield Swack Nolan Swackhamer Middleport High Ohio High School Pomeroy Ed Brookover Frank Shannon Ohio Wesleyan

Eastern Troy Victor At Eastern Eagles Fall To Carthage Troy

Chester Eastern High School opens baseball season with a 14 13 loss to Carthage Troy of Athens County in a non league game. Wild pitching by Swartz hinders Eastern while Carthage Troy scores nine runs in two innings. Bob Martins crew outhits 10 to seven but errors give Eastern more chances. Martin says Eastern will likely meet Racine Rutland winner for Meigs County title next.

Chester Eastern High School Eagles Carthage Troy Athens County Swartz Eastern Danny Hall Trojans Bob Martin Crew Martin Racine- Rutland Meigs County Wahama Racine Pomeroy Simmons

The Plains Top Glouster 13 12 in Extra Innings

Tinkham hit a ninth inning homer with two aboard to lift The Plains to a 13 12 non league win over Glouster. Glouster led 6 2 after the first inning but The Plains tied it by seventh and won in the bottom of the ninth. Glouster pitcher Roback took the loss while Tinkham earned the victory in relief.

Plains Clarence Tinkham The Glouster Tinkham Indians Tomcats the Plains Tomecats Howard Clendenen Pat Eddy John Holbert Roback J. Holbert D. Holbert Clendenin P. Eddy Walburn Pirates Blackburn Roman Matsias Taussig Hal Woodeshick Giants Topeka Curt Barclay Minnie Minoso Tribe Red Sox Cub Joe Scheffernoth Ike Delock Corvus Christi Detroit Larry Jackson Lakeland Fla Frank Lary Norm Cash White Sox Charlotte Turk Lown Early Wynn

Pittsburgh's Pitching Dips As Witt Re Injures Arm

The Associated Press reports Pirates rookie George Witt reinjured his elbow delaying his return to the mound. Witt exited after one inning in a 2-1 win over Kansas City in Fort Myers as spring training games continue.

Pittsburgh George Witt Witt Pirates Florida Kansas City Fort Myers San Francisco Giants Bucs Cleveland Don Taussig Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers St. Louis

Ohio University Soccer Opens Spring Drills Under McComb

Ohio University begins spring practice on Wednesday as coach John McComb leads the soccer squad into four daily workouts weekly through May. Thirteen lettermen return including Lucien Paul a star on all Midwest and all Ohio teams, with captains Paul Monroe. Gatekeepers Esterreicher and Monroe provide versatility for offense or defense as OU eyes its best season yet in 1959 and plans a likely scrimmage versus Denison.

Ohio University Boosters John McComb Lucien Paul Joe Esterreicher Paul Neil Monroe Esterreicher Monroe McComb Denison

Rutland Nips Racine For Finals Berth

Rutland edged Racine 2 1 4 in seven innings to reach the Meigs County Tournament final. Brogan allowed two runs over seven and doubled for Rutland while Hubbard Cleland and Wickline contributed for Racine in a tight pitchers duel. Morrison's Tornadoes tied the game with a fifth inning run.

Jim Vennari Red Devils Hubbart Cleland Racine Brogan Rutland Don McDade Tornadoes Lary Morrison Hubbard Wickline Brogan and

Point Pleasant Falls 2-1 to Ravenswood in 3rd straight loss

Point Pleasant lost its third consecutive game 2-1 at Ravenswood. Frank Boggs struck out 11 batters with one walk, allowing seven hits, while Jim McKinley of Ravenswood pitched five walks and five strikeouts over seven innings. Ravenswood sealed the win with a two-run bottom of the seventh.

Point Pleasant Ravenswood Frank Boggs Boggs Jim McKinley Jim Norris Jim Yoshum

PTA Teams Duel University Girls and Plains Faculty

The Plains PTA hosts two games at Plains High School Gym tonight. At 7 o clock the PTA mothers face Ohio University girls team, followed by an 8 pm matchup between PTA men and The Plains faculty.

Plains Pta Ohio University PTA Plains Plains High School

Leading College Hitters Match Today At Ohio U Field

Charles Caudill of Morehead State and Lamar Jacobs of Ohio University headline a 3 30 p m game on Richland Ave field as Ohio seeks its fourth win. Jacobs hits 513 after a 2-for-3 day. Caudill batted .488 last season. The Bobcats may start Urban or Russell. Myron Stallsmith leads with .389. Buck Wade .357. Three Ohio outfielders exceed .300.

Ohio University Dale Bandy Myron Stallsmith Cary Wade Armand O'Neil Bruce Johnson Rudy Kallas Bob Russell Ralph Oe John Holla Mickey i Ed Pentecost Ohio Ee Os Tom Kochendorfer Mickey Urban Dick Butler Ralph Nuzum Craig Palmer Morehead Saint Charles Caudill University Lamar Jacobs Ohio U Richland Ave Jacobs Caudill Bobcats Morehead Saint Buck’’ Wade West Virginia Wesleyan Army” O'Neil Rudy Kalfas

Bobcat Golf Set to Open Home Season vs Denison

Ohio University Bobcats host Denison at University Golf Course in a 1 pm dual meet. Coach Kermit Blosser will field Eddie Gordon Don Reichley Bill Santor Bill Gore Carmen Scrubbio and likely Bill Terlesky with Vandick and Snyder out for classes. Denison leads Greenbrier results 952 to 886 while Marshall looms April 9.

Ohio University Denison University Linksmen Kermit Blosser Eddie Gordon Don Reichley Bill Santor Bill Gore Carmen Scrubbio Bill Terlesky Chuck Vandick Larry Snyder Blosser Bobcats Marshall Greenbrier Thundering Herd

Bowling League Scores and Standings Report

Monday night bowling at Meware Center features the PowlIng Sportland league. Team members post series totals with high games reaching 234 and 198. Individual lines show multiple games and series totals across the night at the BOWLERS lanes.

Sportland

SECAL Baseball Opens With Four Games Surveillance Weather Delays

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League expects four openers to kick off the baseball season after rain postponed last Thursday. Southern half features Pomeroy at Middleport and Jackson at Gallipolis. Northern half sends Athens to Wellston and Nelsonville to Logan. Buchtel York hosts Waterloo while Shade meets Albany at the county field in Athens.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Pomeroy Middleport Bend Jackson Gallipolis Mark Wylie Athens Wellsten Nelsonville Logan Athens County Buchtel- York Waterloo New County Field Shade Albany

Bulldogs To Open Home Stand At Wellston

Athens Highs baseball team aims to even its SECAL season this afternoon at Wellston in 4:30 p m start. Coach Ed Bannon sticks the lineup from the Nelsonville planned game with Jim Eyne on the mound and Mont Bennett behind the plate.

Athens Hich Welston Ed Bannon Nelsonville Bulldogs Jim Eyne Mont Bennett Charles Burnfield Frank Bean Bob Nelson Art Wallace AHL Bob Norris Russ Wickerham David Hoback Circleville Athens

Buchtel Bruins Top Chauncey Dover 5-3 In Non League

Buchtel Bruins defeated Chauncey Dover 5-3 in a Monday non league game. Mellinger allowed five hits and Brantley gave up six for Chauncey. Mellinger had three hits while Larry McDonald cleared the bases with a fourth inning triple. Buchtel opens Athens County League play at 4 p.m. against Waterloo on the new county field, with Shade facing Albany at 6 p.m.. both games slated for seven innings.

Buchtel Buchtel - York Bruins Chauncey-Dover Ke Mellinger Brantley Chauncey Mellinger Larry McDonald Chauncer Athens Waterloo New County Field Shade Albany Dover Ryel-York Bran’er Buckley Millinger McDonald

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