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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1959

Page

12

Bobcats Ready for Mid‑America Opener at Marshall

Ohio University baseball prepares for the Mid American Conference opener at Marshall after a four game win streak. Ralph Nuzum likely to start Friday. Bobcats seek consistency with a weakened infield and shift possible in left field. Guards against recent injuries while chasing a strong team batting average.

Marshall Ohio U Huntington Bobcats Mickey Urban Bob Russell Russell Wren John Kantola Conneaut John Holland Sugar Grove Armand Army

Demeter Three Hits Lead Dodgers Past Cards in 7 6 Victory

Don Demeter powered the Dodgers with three hits as they edged the St Louis Cardinals 7 6. The game featured late scoring and solid hitting to seal the win for Los Angeles in a tight matchup.

Don Demeter Dodgers Cards

Gallipolis Moves Ahead With Big SECUL Win Over Pomeroy

Gallipolis defeats Pomeroy 6-3 to improve to 3-0 in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League while Pomeroy drops to 2-1. Ken Mitchell’s two out homer in the fifth starts the decisive rally as Coder holds Pomeroy to four hits. Dick Roderick adds a double for Gallipolis. Grueser and Coates homerless for Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Panthers Blue Devils SECUL Middleport Yellow Jackets Point Pleasant Big Blacks Bob Coder Bob Cunningham Ken Mitchell Dick Roderick Tom Grueser Nick Coates Coder Roderick Cunningham Grueser

Demeter Drives Dodgers Past Cardinals in NL Tilt

Don Demeter delivered a two run homer a single and a fifth inning double to spark the Dodgers past the Cardinals 7-6 at Los Angeles The Dodgers share fourth with Chicago while Braves lead with a 7-3 win over Philadelphia and Cubs roll San Francisco 11-3.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Don Demeter Demeter St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Chicago Cubs San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Coliseum Ron Fairley Ernie Broglio Jim Baxes Howie Nunn St. Louis Johnny Klippstein Dodger Clem Labine Lew Burdette Jack Meyer

Baseball scores and schedule from Thursday to Friday

Results show Baltimore 7 New York 4 Kansas City 6 Chicago 0 Washington 7 Boston 5. Upcoming games include Kansas City at Cleveland New York at Boston Detroit at Chicago Washington at Baltimore. Standings list Milwaukee 01 000 Cincinnati 548, Chicago 3 2 600, Los Angeles 3 2 600, Philadelphia 7 2 353, St. Louis Ser Pittsburgh 0500.

Chicago White Sox White Sox Garver Kansas City Athletics NEW York Yankees Baltimore Washington Boston Cleveland Detroit Frank House Bob Cerv Early Wynn Orioles Yankees Billy Gardner Art Ditmar Ryne Duren Gene Woodling Gardner Billy O'Dell W. L. Pet New York Chicago Kansas City L. Pet Milwaukee Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Los

International League standings and results update

The International League shows Richmond leading with 20 wins and 1 loss, followed by Miami and others with varying records. Montreal beat Miami 3 2 and Miami won 6 5 in 11 innings. Toronto defeated Havana 9 3. Today’s schedule includes Montreal at Miami and Toronto at Havana among others.

International League W. L. Pet Richmond Miami Toronto Columbus Rochester Havana Montreal Buffalo

Palmer Takes Lead In Houston Classic

Arnold Palmer led Cary Middlecoff and six others by one stroke as the Houston Classic entered its second round. Six players tied at 67 earlier, including J. C. Goosie who shot a hole-in-one on the 15th and five-under over his last six holes, with Goetz, Hebert, Thomson, Casper, and Turnesa also posting 67s.

Houston Tex Arnold Palmer Cary Middlecoff Middlecoff J. C. Goosie Bob Goetz Chattanooga Tenn Jay Hebert Sanford Fla Peter Thomson Melbourne Australia Bill Casper, Jr Apple Valley Calif Jim Turnesa Elmsford N.Y

Fishermen Can Expect Good Week Ahead Statewide

Fishermen can expect a productive weekend as lakes and streams report fair to good conditions. East area lakes such as Leesville Seneca Clenden ning and Tappan yield bass bluegill and crappie, with several other spots promising. Central and South areas show clear waters and good catches of bass crappie bluegill and catfish, while southwest waters also report strong angling.

Columbus State Wildlife Division Leesville Lake Carroll County Seneca Lake Guernsey County Clendening Tappan Harrison County Morgan County Clouse Lakes Perry County Lake Alma Vinton County Little Walnut Little Darby Franklin County Paint Creek Fayette County Knox County Delaware Reservoir Delaware County Hoover Reservoir Rocky Fork Lake Highland County Jackson Lake Jackson County Kiser Brush Champaign County Grant Brown County Stonelick Clermont County Cowan Clinton County

Montreal Beats Toronto 3 2 to Lead Series 3 1

Montreal defeated Toronto 3 to 2 in Thursday playoff action to take a 3 1 lead in the best of seven series. Toronto next visits Montreal on Saturday for a pivotal game.

Montreal Toronto

Gallia Academy Wins Third Track Meet of Season

Gallia Academy Blue Devils dominated Memorial Field with 101 points to Wellston 68 and Catlettsburg 46, claiming eight firsts. Wheatons? (Note: Ensure names and places match source entities like Gallia Academy, Wellston, Catlettsburg. Hill, Lee, Frazer among winners.)

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils Memorial Field Wellston Catlettsburg Jim Lee Kentucky Lee John Milhoan Frankie Hill Hill Mills J. Potts Bates Evans Gilmore Hurdies Williams Gould Simms Royce Lewis Barnett Bagshaw Trimble Crank Mullens Emmett Frazer Nibert Donavan E. Compston Armstrong C. Potts Davis Ferguson Conley Mullins Sauders Rove Donavyan

Baseball scores from weekend games headline

Louisville edged Omaha five to four in ten innings. Fort Worth defeated Minneapolis six to two. St Paul beat Dallas ten to none. Other games were postponed.

Louisville Omaha Fort Worth Minneapolis St. Paul Dallas

Plains Defeat Waterloo In ACL Thursday

The Plains Indians beat Waterloo Rockets 10-4 in Athens County League play. Howard Clendenin pitched a complete game for The Plains, while Rudy Dicken took the loss for Waterloo. Davis and Smith led the offense with key hits as The Plains pulled away with a big first inning and a three-run third.

Plains Indians Waterloo Rockets Howard Clendenin Indians Rudy Dicken Waterloo The Plains Bob Davis Rockets Davis Jim Smith Paul Beckwith Don Strole Clendenin the Plains Buchtel-York Jacksonville-Trimble Bruins Dan Wright Cardinals Larry McDonald Buchtel J-T Wright MacDonald Koons Jones

Bobcat Tennis Seeks Win After Opening Losses

The Bobcat tennis team, after a 5 4 season opening loss to Kenyon College, heads to Marshall then Ohio State to begin Mid American race play. Head coach Bob Bartels says the team is mentally ready for a winning push and notes Marshall and Kent State are on the slate before Denison.

Kenyon College Bobcat Marshall Bobcats Bob Bartels Bartels Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Kent i Golden Flashes Denison

Ohio University Adds Dayton Match May 9 at Athens

Ohio University golf coach Kermit Blosser announced a new addition to the Bobcats schedule. Dayton will visit for a match on Saturday May 9 at Athens Country Club.

Ohio University Kermit Blosser Bobcats Dayton Athens Country Club

Rutland Defeats Racine In Nonleague Clash

Rutland's Red Devils beat Racine 7 3 after three innings and held on for a 11 6 victory in Meigs County. Brogan earned the win for Rutland with Wilson Wolfe taking the loss as Racine collected five hits to Rutland's six.

Racine Rutland Red Devils Meigs County Tornadoes Eastern Chester Brogan Wilson Wolfe Long Grusser W. Wolfe D. Wolfe Wickline

Corning Boosters Club Sets Athletic Banquet

The Corning Boosters Club will host an athletic banquet on Saturday April 25 at 6 30 p m in the Corning High School Auditorium Dr James R Hull a All American from Ohio State will be guest speaker Entertainment by Dorothy Boyles Attractions with acts from Chicago and New York Music for dancing by the Hi Liners Tickets are $2 50 per person and available from Boosters Club members

Corning Boosters’ Club Corning High School James R. Hull Ohio State Dorothy Boyles Chicago New York Boosters’ Club

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