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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

15

Kiner Hits 352nd Homers As Indians Beat White Sox 5 1

Ralph Kiner, in his first year with Cleveland after nine NL seasons, belted his 352nd homer to left field in the Indians 5 1 win over the Chicago White Sox. He described feeling nervous yet lifted by a late rally as Vic Wertz and Al Smith also contributed. The opener at Cleveland featured Bob Lemon's strong pitching and a crowd of 50,230, with Herb Score slated to start the next game.

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Olson Versus Maxim Promises High Stakes Boxing Bout

In San Francisco at the Cow Palace a near capacity crowd will witness Bobo Olson versus Joey Maxim in a 10 round middleweight clash broadcast nationally. Olson seeks a decisive win to advance toward Archie Moore or even Rocky Marciano opportunities, while Maxim faces a career defining fight to avoid being sidelined for big money bouts.

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Staley Struggles as Braves Rally for 4-2 Win Over Reds

In Milwaukee Staley gave up three costly pitches in the eighth inning that sparked a 4-2 Atlanta win over Cincinnati. Gressy Staley allowed eleven straight retired, while Hank Aaron and Chuck Tanner highlighted the late rally. Warren Spahn earned the decision as Cincinnati heads to Chicago after an opening loss.

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Area Games Rescheduled In Ohio High School Baseball

The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League opener between Middleport and Gallipolis was moved to today, along with Athens County League games. Coach Bert Barnes said the Buchtel Bruins will attempt to play Waterloo, while Marion Wood noted The Plains will face Trimble. Other matchups include Shade Albany and Ames Bern.

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Pollard Expected to Decline LaSalle Coaching Post

Philadelphia reports say Jim Pollard, the 32 year old forward of the Los Angeles Lakers, will not take the LaSalle College basketball coaching job after Ken quit as coach. A Lakers spokesman said Pollard would have notified the team if he planned to leave, and Pollard's wife reportedly opposes the move.

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Ohioans win two bouts in Air Force boxing tour

Dalit.-Two Ohioans scored victories and one was halted on the second night of bouts in the all Air Force boxing tour at Youngstown. Ward defeated Emanuel Barnes of New Orleans in 1:07 of the first round. Lightweight James Williams of Youngstown stopped Thomas Santiago of Brook. Willia Sears of Hamilton was defeated by Willie Orton of San Francisco in a light or weight bout.

Rutland Ladies List in Local Social Notes

A portion of Rutland social notices lists Mrs Lea Myers, Mrs Isaac Taylor, Mrs Wayne Turner, Mrs William Polen, Miss Opal Armstrong, Mrs Hattie McKenzi, Mrs Robert Linter, Mrs Eva Fleming, Mrs Floyd Thomas and Mrs Carl Morris among the community women observed in recent gatherings and events.

Athens golfer Algeo shoots par 71 in 8-1 Ohio win over VMI

Jack Algeo of Ohio University fired a 71 to pace the Bobcats to an 8-1 golf victory over Virginia Military Institute at the White Golf Club. Algeo led OU to the win with medalist parity as teammates Leonard and Todd contributed scores while coach Todd hosted the match.

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