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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1956

Page

10

Sauer Power Sparks Cards In Southpaw Punch Threat

Hank Sauer, 37, teamed with Stan Musial for back to back homers off lefties to help the St Louis Cardinals erase deficits against the White Sox and Pierce. Manager Hutchinson eyes Sauer as a right handed counter to left handed pitching opening day against Cincinnati. The Cardinals won 5 2 as Sauer and Musial sparked rallies with long balls and speed on the bases.

ED Wilks Associated Press Hank Sauer St. Louisi Cardinals Fred Hutchinson Hutch Frank Lane Pete Whisenant Sauer Chicago Cubs Hank Stan Ineatan Ct ‘Cago White Sox Jack Harshman Billy Pierce Sox Traver Cincinnati Redlegs

Weatherman OK as OU hosts Pitt in two-game set

Ohio University hosts Pittsburgh in a weather affected weekend series. Bob Wren plans a pitching rotation with Ralph Nuzum starting and five to six innings likely before Hinkle Griesheimer and Driscoll. Pitt, returning six lettermen led by Moog on the mound, hopes for wins if rain delays occur Saturday.

Ralph Nuzum Bill Hinkle Scotty Griesheimer Jerry Driscoll Ohio Bill Tewksbury Jay Hornsby Myron Hutcheson Harry Weinbrecht Ray Thompson Griesheimer Ron Nakatsuji Bob Hor Wood Pitt Bobcats Tom Bigley Ronnie Moog Bill Schmitt Bob Barrickman Carl Lindstrom Bernie Fedor Schmitt Moog Panther Nuzum

Linksmen To Entertain Veteran Panther Squad

Ohio State hosts Pitt in a 36 hole match at Athens and then travels to Columbus for another meeting as Blosser plans a six man lineup. Pitt brings experienced lettermen Ken Fisher Dick Segal Gene Farrell Jim Zoccola and others after a 94-record last season. The Bobcats will field Todd Moore Algeo Knox Luther and Welsh among others in the Columbus trip with a strong Panthers contingent returning.

Tom Levy Ohio University Blosser Pitts Buckeyes Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Bobcats Bucks Pitt Athens Country Club Panthers Kermit Blosser Dan Pitt Todd Dave Moore Jack Algeo Jerry Knox Dick Luther Fred’ Witt Warren Worthley Kircher Bob Wagner Tom Welsh Moore Wit Algeo Worthley Ken Fisher Dick Segal Gene Farrell Jim Zoccola Panther Bucks Ohio U

Dolphins Water Show At Natatorium Presented By Ohio Uni Club

The Ohio University Dolphin Club presents its annual aqua program this Friday and Saturday at the Natatorium. The show features a world voyage under Neptune with Peggy Stanford of Wooster in a solo and synchronized swimming acts in ballet style. Kay Manuel, faculty advisor, and Peggy Laub handling publicity coordinate the event with performances starting at 8 pm and an admission price not specified.

Ohio University Dolphin Club Natatorium King Neptune Peggy Stanford of Wooster Kay Manuel Peggy Laub

Inter Cities League Scores and Highs Include Engineers

Thursday final results show Ordnance and Collieries top the standings with 3 6 records. Individual high game Nebb 188. high series Moore and Mullen 505. Team highs Engineers 985 and Ace High 981. Ace High 2826 and Engineers 2748 in the mixed league results.

Inter Cities Leagueeam Lee High Amusement Ordnance Ohio River Collieries Hall's Drugs Guards Collieries Hall's Engineers Nebb Ohio River Moore Engineers Mullen Ace High We ‘Heiner’ Bread Betsy Ross H Valley Bell

Nuxhall to Start as Reds Open Season

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts announced on Thursday that Joe Nuxhall, now 27, will start the season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Nuxhall, who pitched in his first major league game at 15, has a 17-42 record with Cincinnati and led the league in sha. Tebbetts took his lineup to Richmond, Indiana, for the first of four three game series against Indianapolis of the American Association.

Cincinnati Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati Redlegs St. Louis Cardinals Birdie Tebbetts Nuxhall Reds Tebbetts Richmond Ind Indianapolis

Harlem Globetrotters Triumph Over College All Stars

The Harlem Globetrotters defeated the College All Stars 12:57 at Shrine Auditorium before 5,021 fans. It marked the Globetrott ers ninth win in 13 games of the current series. DePaul’s Ron Sobiesczyk led the colleges with 19 points while Nat Clifton scored 18 to pace the Globetrotters.

Harlem Globetrotters Collegians Los Angeles College All Stars Shrine Auditorium Globetrotters Ron Sobiesczyk DePaul University Nat Clifton

Marciano Delays Verdict on Retirement Talk in Miami

Rocky Marciano arrives in Miami from a South America trip and delays commenting on retirement for 30 days. He cites a planned meeting with manager Al Weill in New York later this month and says reporters will hear the truth after that discussion.

Miami Rocky Marciano Champold South America al Weill New York

Snead's 66 Tops Greensboro Tourney Lead

Sam Snead fired a 66 to lead the Greensboro Open on the eve of the event at the Star Mountain Forest Country Club. Frank Stranahan trailed by one stroke after a 67, with Jimmy Clark and Bill Casper Jr. tied for third at 68 in the $12,000 tournament.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Frank Stranahan Toledo Greensboro Sam California Jimmy ‘Clark Los Angeles Bill Casper Jr Chula Vista Mount Forest Country Club Wayne Jackson Warwick Doug Ford Mahopac John Serafin Charlie Farlow Mike Homa Rye

Pomeroy Panthers Rout Big Black Outfit 8-2 Victory

Pomeroy Panthers defeated Fourteen Blacks 8 to 2 at Point Pleasant as Bill Sheridan hurled a four hit effort with support from Theiss who collected three hits. Lockhart yielded nine hits for the losers, while Bob Wilson and Gene Mite led Pomeroy with home runs and multiple singles keying the win.

Fumeroy Charles Tneiss Bill Sheridan Mates Hayden Panthers Lockhart Pomeroy Theiss Point Pleasant Jimmy Lewis Bobby Blessing Blessing Bob Wilson Gene Mite Panther Wilson Miteh

Athens Nine Home Today Faces Three-Game Span

Athens Bulldogs start a two day stretch with three games, today at 4 p.m. against Lancaster, then travel to Circleville Saturday for a rained out doubleheader. Alan Fox starts today, with Tom Baldwin to follow, while Larry Hughes and Jim Gaskill pitch the two games. Lineup shifts place Hughes at second, South at first, and Les Cornwell catching, with Coursey Hawk Baldwin Parsons and Van Meter in the field.

Athens Bulldogs Lancaster Ed Bannon Circleville Alan Fox Tom Baldwin Larry Hughes Nelsonville Athens Jim Gaskill Hughes Joe South Les Cornwell South Cliff Coursey Larry Hawk Tom Baldwin Paul Parsons van Meter

Bert To Speak At Glouster Fete

Jack Gilbert Messenger sports editor will be the featured speaker at the Glouster High School athletic banquet tonight at 6 30 p m Members of the Tomcat football and basketball teams and their leaders will be honored The event is sponsored by the Booster's Club Bob Brennan football coach and John Dunnette basketball mentor

Bert Glouster Jack Gilbert the Messenger Glouster High School Ein Tomcat Bob Brennan John Dunnette

Hurricane Jackson Seeks Early Knockout Of Williams

Washington from Long Island heavyweight Tommy Hurricane Jackson predicted a quick victory over English challenger Johnny Williams in a 10 round telecast from Uline Arena. Williams trained in Washington, but Jackson remained a heavy favorite with odds up to 4 to 1.

Washington Tommy Hurricane Jackson England Johnny Wiliams Williams NBC Uline Arena New York Long Island

Williams Becomes Center of Boxing Talk in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles Williams, a 196 pound livestock farmer from Rugby, claims a bold stance amid press praise. His manager Ted Broadribb notes a fan pleasing style, walking in to take the fight to foes as Jackson notes Williams’ aggression and reach advantage.

Minneapolis Glen Flanagan St. Paul Don Mason Milwaukee del Flanagan Abe Cruz Chicago Jackson Los Angeles Pima Bara Con Jas Tijuana Mexico Rocky Marciano Joey Benson Calum Williams Bits Ohio Willie Woepner Germany Ted Broadribb Rugby Broadribb

White Sox Star Larry Belittles Hand Injury

Larry insists he is ready to play for the Chicago White Sox but team physician urges skipping the city series against the Cubs. Outfielder Doby, fresh from Cleveland, may be in lineup but the rash from service in the South Pacific keeps recurring. He says it has cleared before and he is ready to fight through.

Univawu Larry Voy Chicago White Sox Cubs Doby Cleveland South Pacific

Cage Mentor Assigned To Football Position At North Canton

North Canton high school appoints basketball coach Don Martin to also serve as head football coach. Mike Skuban, who assisted Martin on the football staff for two years, has resigned.

Cage North Canton Don Martin North Canton’ High School Mike Skuban Martin Sassted Fotball

Exhibition Baseball Friday's Schedule

Friday slate features Boston vs Philadelphia and Chicago versus St Louis with Cleveland facing Milwaukee New York A against Pittsburgh New York N against Washington Cincinnati against Indianapolis In results Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 4 Cleveland defeated New York N 8 to 1 New York N edged Cincinnati 8 to 7 Pittsburgh won 2 to 1 in 10 innings St Louis beat Chicago A 5 to 2 in 10 Brooklyn topped Baltimore 7 to 2 Milwaukee defeated Detroit 7 to 5

Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Milwaukee New York Pittsburgh Washington Cincinnati Indianapolis Kansas City Brooklyn Baltimore Detroit

Suggs and Berg Lead Field at Babe Zaharias Open

Suggs and Berg led the field in the opening round of the $5000 Babe Zaharias Open at Beaumont Country Club. Berg shot four under par 69 on the 6535 yard course while Suggs, a winter tour money winner, was among the favorites. Babe Zaharias won the inaugural event in 1983 but she is absent due to cancer in Galveston.

Miss Suggs Miss Berg Betty Jameson Beaumont Country Club Babe Zaharias Galveston

Morehead Track Meet Canceled by Scheduling Conflict

OU Track and Tennis report the weekend idle as the Morehead track meet Saturday is cancelled due to date conflicts. Coach Jim Johnson says the next meet for the team is Tuesday.

Hile University Morehead Jim Johnson

Eastern Takes Racine Series in twi night baseball clash

Eastern beat Racine 10-6 to take the second game and the series. Riebel drove in three on a 3-for-4 day while Boyles went 2-for-2 with a double and a run. Taylor and Graham contributed important hits as Eastern rallied with five runs in the fourth to pull ahead.

RawvsVu John Riebel Cine Phil Boyles Tornadoes Racine Graham Racine Myers Headley Riebel Ors Cundiff Taylor Boyles Eastern Graham R. Riebel Boring

Smith Lemon Both To Open For Indians In Chicago

INDIANAPOLIS Two Cleveland Indians with leg muscle injuries will start open er day for Cleveland in Chicago Bob Lemon and Al Smith are cleared to play though both had limited spring activity Lopez to hold Smith back but Lemon to open Lemon started six innings in the Tribe 57 victory over the Giants and claimed his leg was not bothering him despite later wild stretches including five runs in two innings

Indianapolis Cleveland Indians Chicago Bob Lemon al Smith Smith al Lopez Lopez Lem Lemon Cleveland

Landy To Run On Coast In Amateur Bid

New York report says John Landy will run in the University of Southern California Relays as part of a move to have the Australian athlete compete in the United States. Amater Athletic Union officials arrived from Los Angeles to attend a U S Olympic Committee meeting and ensure any foreign-invitation actions pass AAU oversight.

New York John Landy Carl Hansen Amater Athletic Union Hansen Los Angeles U.S. Olympic Committee Southern California AAU United States

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