Reds Open 1957 Season Amid Pennant Fever In Cincinnati
Cincinnati fans erupt over the start of the 1957 NL season as the Reds host the Cardinals. Don Hoak debuts at third base, Warren Hacker and Paul Sanchez bolster the pitching staff, while Ted Kluszewski nurses a back ailment in spring training and Johnny Klippstein faces Herman Wehmeier in the opener.
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Cincinnati
Cinnati
Reds
Don Hoak
Chicago Cubs
Warren Hacker
Cubs
Paul Sanchez
Johnny Klippstein
Herman Wehmeier
Wehmeier
Ted Kluszewski
Ohio Bobcats Top Wesleyan 9-6 Behind Urban Pitching Debut
Sophomore lefty Mickey Urban starred in relief for Ohio University as the Bobcats beat West Virginia Wesleyan 9-6. Urban retired 13 straight batters after entering in the fifth, allowing only one hit, while Pete Kares and Hutcheson led Ohio with homers and multiple RBIs.
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Bob Wren
Mickey Urban
Jetty
Ohio University
West Virginia Wesleyan
Seven Mile
Fred Lowe
West Virginians
Jim Wilkinson
Urban
Wren
Findlay College
Western Michigan
Broncos
Wesleyan
Ohio
Mountaineer State Club
Jim Early
Nick Petroff
Bill Tewksbury
Scotty Griesheimer
Ohio Bobcats
Lowe
Hutcheson
Myron Stallsmith
Bobcats
Kent
Pete Kares
Kares
Petroff
Wilkinson
Tom Blair
Gary Hess
Frank Dwentnick
Buckhannon
Orioles Edge Senators In Opening Day Thriller
President Eisenhower watches as the Orioles defeat Washington 7 6 in 11 innings at Griffith Stadium. Carl Powis drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly while Gus Triandos powered Baltimore with a two run homer and a productive day at the plate. Billy Lees earned the win in relief as Baltimore snagged a symbolic early lead in the AL.
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Washington
Baltimore
Orioles
Eisenhower
Griffith Stadium
New York Yankees
Carl Powis
San Antonio
Gus Triandos
Triandos
Billy Lees
Camilo Pascual
Bob Chakales
Baseball schedule and results excerpt reads with scattered matchups
Tuesday schedule lists Boston at Baltimore Washington at New York Detroit at Kansas City Chicago at Cleveland. Monday results show Baltimore 7, Washington 6 in 11 innings. National League games Milwaukee at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Philadelphia with no other matches. Wednesday schedule follows.
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Boston
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Americanarg Club
Dow Scores Hole In One At Tournament Of Champions
Golf pro Don Finsterwald of Athens made the first ever hole in one in practice for the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. His 5 iron on the 178 yard fourth hole rolled in from 18 inches as he shot 33 34 67 for five under par at the Desert Inn course.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Finsterwald
Desert Inn
OU Runners Seek Win At Marshall
Ohio University track team aims for a win at Marshall after two victories this season. Fred Dickey returns from injury to run the mile and two miles, with Les Carney and Tom Callow poised for dash points. Captain Bob Sawyers and Bill Edwards anchor the 880, while Carney tied OU records in the 100 and 220.
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Stan Huntsman
Columbus
Huntsman
Fred Dickey
Bobcats
Les Carmey
Tom Callow
Harold Buchert
Bob Christian
Carney
Buchert
Allah Butcher
Frank Doll
Bob Strothers
Bob Sawyers
Bill Edwards
Edwards
Sawyers
Monday Night Bowling Team Scores And Results
The report lists second half final team points for Gibson Sinclair Dotson Mobil Wolfe Hardware Neal Floral and Chapman Jewelry with Gibson Sinclair and Dotson Mobil both scoring three points in recent matches. Top bowlers Snider Jenkinson Gagle Wiseman Herron Kern posted high series totals across the week.
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Gibson Sinclair
Dotson Mobil
SOG Worms
Cde
Wolfe Hardware
Neal Floral
Chapman Jewelry
Joe's Sohio
Wolfe Howe
Snider
Jenkinson
Gagle Ats
Wiseman
Herron
Kern
Eight Beagles Qualify for National Meet at Meigs County Grounds
Eight dogs advanced to the International Beagle Federation Championship Stakes during the Associated Beagle Clubs Championship at the Meigs County Beagle Club grounds near Harrisonville Wesleyan AB RHA. Winners include Hyde Road Sally owned by Blair and Twink-L-Hill Cindy owned by Leppla, with Stiffler Jr. and McDonald earning placings in multiple classes. Ohio U beat Wesleyan 9 to 6 in a separate tally with Foster and Hutcheson among top scorers.
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Pomeroy
Beagle Federation
Associated Beagle Clubs
Meigs County
Beagle Club
Harrisonville
Wesleyan AB
Wilkinson
Hyde Road Sally
Blair
Paul Johnson
Columbus
Hess
Ssesse
Cventnick
Stiffler
a-Holt
C. R. Newman
Torch
Hitchcock
Jones
Mike
Bartech
Robert L. Jones
Elk Creek
Ezzie
Ethel /Tewksbury
Wells
Duncan Falls
Banning
Da-Flo Lucky
Kares
Damon Pontius
Laurelville
Petroff
Roady
Bowen
Raymond Flaharty
MeCon- VO Oid Caetce Oe Leta
Ons Eevoser sSodocisasctia U
Lowe
Wesleyan
Ohio U
E—Blair
McDonald
Hutcheson
RBI
Tewksbury
Griesheimer
Walton
Kates
Bb—Early
Urban
Stallsmith
Rer
Early
Ohio
W—Urban
U—Snyder
Overly
Newest Golf Wizard Wins Dallas Open Title
Red haired Wiffi Smith from St. Clair Michigan captured the $7500 Dallas Women's Open title in only her third tour event. She shot 70 in the third round and 75 in the finale to finish 285, beating veteran Patty Berg who ended at 288 and Marlene Bauer Hagge at 289 for the podium.
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Dallas
Wiffi Smith
St. Clair
Mich
Patty Berg
St. Andrews
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Glen Lakes Country Club
Wiffie
Patty
Mrs. Hagge
Baseball Highlights from Past Decades
A reflection on games from 15, 10, and 5 years ago. Ernie Lombardi delivered a 10th inning single for the Boston Braves to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. Marty Marion had four hits including a homer as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1. Vic Raschi and Johnny Sain combined on a three hitter as the New York Yankees opened the season by defeating the Philadelphia A's 1-0.
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Ernie Lombardi
Nanny Fernandez
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phils
Marty Marion
St. Louis
Cincinnati Reds
Vic Raschi
Johnny Sain
New York Yankees
Philadelphia A
Golf Money Leaders Across Decades
Ben Hogan topped golf earnings in 1942 with 13143 dollars while in 1986 Ted Kroll led the pay players with 72835 dollars. Both rankings reflect the era’s prize structure and top money winners in professional golf.
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Ben Hogan
Ted Kroll
Derby entrants ready for international contest near Pittsburgh
Nelsville places reserve dog in a derby series with all entrants born in 1956. Owners belong to the SEC Beable Association. Four winners from each class will compete in the International Contest near Pittsburgh in the latter part of April.
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Nelsville
SEC Beable Association
Pittsburgh
Cubs Trim 28 Man Roster By Optioning Ander son
The Chicago Cubs reduced their roster to 28 by optioning rookie right hander Bob Anderson to Portland of the Pacific Coast League.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Bob Anderson
Portland
Scrivner Quits Logan High School Coaching Post
Alson Scrivner, Miami University graduate and Logan High School head football coach, resigned today after three seasons. He was hired July 12, 1954, and previously coached in Piqua. No plans were announced.
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Alson Scrivner
Logan High School
Miami University
Chieftains
Scrivner
Logan
Piqua
Hoover Wins in ABC Masters to Stay Unbeaten
Akron's Dick Hoover defeated Adolph Carlson of Chicago by four pins to remain undefeated in the 1957 American Bowling Congress Masters in Fort Worth. Hoover opened with 159 then rolled 212 256 and 205 for 832. Carlson posted 828 and drops to the losers bracket.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Dick Hoover
Akron
Chicago
Adolph Carlson
Hoover
Carlson
Hall of Fame
Boll
Jack Aydelotte
Minneapolis
Lou Sielaff
Detroit
J. B. Solomon
Dallas
al Savas
Milwaukee
Bill Lillard
Charles Johnson
Joe Kristof
Logan Thinelads Down Gallia Academy 84-32
Logan Thinelads defeated Gallia Academy 84 to 32 as the Blue Devils secured only two first places led by Gillespie in the 100 yard dash and Beachout in the shot put. Logan dominated the 440 yard dash and field events while Ronnie Carr’s suspension hurt Gallia Academy. The Blue Devils host Chesapeake in Gallipolis Wednesday.
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Logan Thinelads
Gallia Academy
Blue Devils
Bob Gillespie
Chuck Beachout
Gillespie
Shrader
Logan
Ronnie Carr
Carr
Devils
Chesapeake
Gallipolis
Stengel Drops Kubek From Yanks Left Field Post
New York Yankees manager Stengel has benched 20-year-old prospect Tony Kubek in spring training after a hot start and subsequent slump. Elston Howard takes over the left field duties as Kubek slips from Rookie of the Year chatter and a hoped starting role against the Washington Senators.
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NEW York
Tony Kubek
Kubek
Pheenom
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Elston Howard
Boston at Montreal in NHL playoffs as series leads 3 1
Montreal holds a 3 1 edge over Boston as the playoff series moves forward. The Canadiens seek to finish the series with a decisive win at home while the Bruins try to force a decisive game.
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Boston
Montreal
Jockeys Halt Races After Track Declared Unsafe
Jockeys at Akron Ascot Park canceled Monday’s program after a morning vote citing unsafe track conditions due to bad weather. They described holes or soft spots blamed for two spills last week, and Saturday’s card was stopped after the fifth race amid protests.
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Akron
Ascot Park
Ohio University hosts two day football coaching clinic
About 75 coaches from Ohio and West Virginia will attend the Ohio University football coaching clinic opening Friday. Purdue coach Mollenkopf will speak on the Purdue T offense at 1 15 p.m. and lead a Q A session. Demonstrations cover defense and offense with Slaughter Shertzer Widdoes directing sessions.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Ohio University
Carroll Widdoes
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
Jack Mollenkopf
Pur
Mollenkopf
Purdue
Gene Slaughter
Jackson
Bob Shertzer
Point Pleasant
Widdoes
Guatemala Seeks 1959 Pan American Games Bid
The head of Guatemala Sports Federation says Guatemala still hopes to host the 1959 Pan-American Games if Cleveland cannot hold them. The report notes ongoing interest and the potential bid depending on Cleveland's decision.
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Guatemala
Cleveland
Indians Open Season With Score On The Mound
Cleveland hosts Chicago as Herb Score prepares to start the season opener at Municipal Stadium. The Indians debut Roger Maris in left field and Kerby Farrell as manager, aiming to finally topple the Yankees. Al Lopez leads the White Sox against Farrell in a 1950s pennant chase setting amid mid fifties temps and a 30,000 crowd.
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Cleveland
Herb Score
Cleveland Indians
Municipal Stadium
Chicago White Sox
Indians
Roger Maris
Kerby Farrell
New York Yankees
Yankees
Farrell
al Lopez
White Sox
Cage Coach Seeks Talent
Northwestern's new basketball coach Bill Rohr plans a strong recruiting push in Ohio and Illinois. He criticizes the Big Ten financial aid plan and says he hopes it is rescinded or softened to allow broader recruitment. Rohr aims for high quality, steady players who will fit four years and keep grades stable.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Bill Rohr
Ohio
Iinois
Rohr
Miami
Big Ten
Illinois
Fight Results From Cities Show Lightweight Knockouts
In New York Garnett Hart stopped Willis Stevenson in 7 rounds. Providence Bobby Boyd outpointed Eddie Demars in 10 rounds. New Orleans Gordon Van Loo beat Herbie Rodriguez over 10. Miami Bobby Lane stopped Tony Masa in 4. Oakland Bob Satterfield knocked out Ben Wise in 2.
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New York
Garnett
Sugar) Hart
Philadelphia
Willis Stevenson
Boston
Providence
R. Oe
Bobby Boyd
Chicago
Eddie Demars
Springfield
Mass
New Orleans
Gordon van Loo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Herbie Rodriguez
Miami
Bobby Lane
Tony Masa
Pompano Beach
Fla
Oakland
Calif
Bob Satterfield
Ben Wise
Michigan State Basketball Draws Record Crowds in 1956 57
Michigan State's 1956 57 basketball season drew 216,016 fans across 26 games. The team competed at home and on the road, reflecting strong regional support and high attendance for college hoops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State
Bulldogs Romp Over Jackson in 19-4 rout
Athens Bulldogs shell Jackson 19 to 4 on 12 hits led by Tom Evans and Max Schwarzel with two hits each. Schwarzel with a bases loaded two run single sparked an eight run first inning while Tom Baldwin and Tom Cady added two safeties each. Reliever Alan Fox pitched three and two thirds no hit innings after Larry Smith allowed four runs in 3 1 3.
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Jackson
Athens Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Athens
Tom Evans
Max Schwarzel
Tom Cady
Tom Baldwin
Arry Smith
Ed Bannon
Smith
Alan Fox
Fox
Schwarzel
Evans
Cady
Course
K. Mitchell
R. Mitchell
Kesinger
Wright
Ironman Coombs Dies at 74
John Wesley Coombs aged 74, famed baseball iron man of 58 years ago, died of an apparent heart attack in Palestine Texas. The pitcher who helped Philadelphia reach World Series glory pitched three full World Series games and won them in five days and threw the longest complete game in American League history with a 24 inning win over the Boston Red Sox.
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Palestine
Tex
John Wesley Coombs
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Boston Red Sox
Hannum Offered St. Louis Hawks Coaching Job
Ben Kerner offered Alex Hannum the St. Louis Hawks head coaching post after Hannum served as temporary coach since January 15. The Hawks, stuck in the Western Division cellar, reached the NBA finals against the Boston Celtics, but lost in a seventh game that went to double overtime.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Hawks
National Basketball Association
Alex Hannum
Ben Kerner
Hannum
University of California
Hawks
Dugie Martin
Boston Celtics
Glouster Clubs Plan Spring Tea and Meeting Notes
Glouster Senior Progressive Study Club will meet Tuesday at 43 Madison Street with Mrs. J. E. Williams leading. The Glouster Garden Club, led by Mrs. Harold Vaughn, showcased daffodils and spirea arrangements. Nelsonville invites a Spring Tea on April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Nelsonville Methodist Church. attendees should contact secretary Mrs. Francis McAllister by April 23.
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Progressive Study Club
N. R. Maxwell
Madison St
J. E. Williams
Glouster Garden Club
Elizabeth Gordon
Ott Fleming
Harold Vaughn
Clyde Price
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Francis McAllister
Wedding of Sally Carter and Oliver Fields in Trimble church
The Rev. Carl Wetherell of Sugar Grove officiated at the wedding of Miss Sally Carter and Oliver Fields of Columbus held in Trimble Methodist Church on Sunday after.
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Carl Wetherell
Sugar Grove
Jacksonville
Sally Carter
Oliver Fields
Columbus
Trimble Methodist Church
Churches Hold Union Communion in Trimble Methodist Church
All churches of the Rev. Norman Dewire's Jacksonville Charge held union communion services at Trimble Methodist Church Sunday. The Reverend Dial of the Springfield district was guest pastor.
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Norman Dewire
Jacksonville
Trimble
Dial
Springfield
Holy Week Services at Glouster Methodist Church Schedule
Holy week services are planned at Glouster Methodist Church. On Wednesday at 7 p.m. a prayer service and Bible study led by Rev. Dale Hoplight. Good Friday service features Rev. Hoplight with Rev. Ned Dewire and Rev. Virgil Versteeg. Easter sunrise at 6 a.m. includes pageant The Glory of The Cross with Sunday school and choir.
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Glouster Methodist Church
Dale Hoplight
Wiss Whitehouse Wed Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd White
A wedding notice lists Wiss and Mr and Mrs Lloyd White as the couple, with details indicating a ceremony and family celebration in a local town.
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Wiss Whitehouse
Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd White
Willing Workers Class to Meet for Potluck Dinner
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet in the church social rooms Thursday at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner. Members are to bring their sales tax stamps.
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Methodist Church
Hartley Family Gatherings and Local News Notes
Mrs Clara Hartley Sheren returned from a Michigan visit. Garnet Joy Hartley wed, daughter of W. R. Hartley Sr. Dorothy Saulters came back from Columbus after caring for her ill daughter LaVonda Sprouse. Sprouse will remain homebound. 868 Chambers Rd Columbus 12. Homer Vian family hosted Mansfield visitors Stephen Diana and Scott. Joe Safreed convalesces at Urbancrest home after surgery.
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Clara Hartley Sheren
Michigan
Walter R. Hartley
Walter Hartley Jr
Richard Hicks
Sherean
Garnet Joy Hartley
W. R. Hartley
Hartley
Chauncey
Dorothy Saulters
Columbus
LaVonda Sprouse
Sprouse
Chambers Rd
Columbus 12
Homer Vian
Stephen
Diana
Scott
Mansfield
Joe Safreed
Urbancrest
Moose Plan Dance at Glouster Lodge
Moose Lodge 1197 invites members and families to a round and square dance Saturday night from 9 p m to midnight. The event is hosted by Loyal Order of Moose in Glouster.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge
Order of Moose
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