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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1959

Page

8

Ohio U star Jacobs turns tide with power and speed

Ohio University senior Lamar Jacobs, a former All American, surged from a .28 average to .395 after a Marshall series. He drove in 11 runs, hit three homers, and stole seven bases in the latest set. The switch to third base to boost the lineup paid off as Jacobs fuels the Bobcats in a bid for more honors. Publicity Director Walter Sturgeon notes Point Pleasant High seeks eight more opponents for next winter’s basketball schedule.

Lamar Jacobs Ohio University Boardman Jacobs Marshall Bobcats Paul Underwood Jake New York Times Ohio U Big Green West Virginians Ohio A Lamar Marshal Walter Sturgeon, JR Point Pleasant High School Big Blacks Sturgeon Point Pleasant West Virginia Point Ohio

Busy week in Athens County and SECAL baseball leagues

Athens County and SECAL schedule fill a busy week with morning and afternoon matches. Jacksonville Trimble meets Waterloo in Athens County tourney action, The Plains faces Shade, and Buchtel York battles Ames Bern while Carthage Tro meets Rome Canaan on Tuesday.

Athens County Southeastern Ohio Athletic Jacksonville-Trimble and Water Loo Athens New County Fairgrounds Buchtel-York Ames-Bern Carthage-Tro Rome- Canaan SECAL Gallipolis Pomeroy Blue Devils Panthers Middleport Jackson Wellston Logan Chieftains Golden Rockets Jim Rockwell Chiefs Nelsonville

OU Golfers Tie OSU In 18-18 State Meet At Columbus

Ohio University rallied in the afternoon to equalize with Ohio State 18-18 after a morning 84 defeat in the 36 hole match at Columbus. Dave Daniels led OSU with 76 72 148 while Chuck Vandick and Don Reichley lost in the best ball 2-1 for OU.

Ohio University Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Bobcats Ohio State Dave Daniels Scarlet Bill Lamor Chuck Vandick Don Reichley Larry Snyder Bill Turner Buckeyes Santor Bill Gore Ed Gordon Carmen Scrubbio Kermit Blosser Vandlik Podolski OSU Reichley Daniels Snyder Gordon Orc Ins Cs Scrubbio

Notre Dame star Johnny Lattner won Maxwell Award twice

The item asserts Johnny Lattner captured the Maxwell Award on two occasions and notes his high standing in national college football honors.

Notre Dame Johnny Lattner Jackie Robinson Frank Sinkwich Hoohee

Bella's clutch double lifts KC to 4-3 win over Indians

In Cleveland, Zeke Bella delivered a bases loaded pinch double that drove in three as Kansas City halted Cleveland's six game unbeaten streak. Herb Score spun eight strong for the A's, while Ray Herbert pitched for the Athletics in a doubleheader split.

Jack Hand Associated Press New York Yankees Zeke Bella Kansas City Athletics Bella A’s Murry Dickson Yankee Cleveland Indians Herb Score Bill Tuttle Hector Lopez Roger Maris Hal Smith Tribe Frank Malzone New York Bronx Boston

New York and Boston Open Schedule With Key Week Itinerary

The week begins with New York at Boston as the only Monday game. Tuesday brings New York at Washington Baltimore at Boston Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at Kansas City. Sunday shows Boston 5 New York 4 in 12 innings. Saturday results include New York 16 Boston 7 and Cleveland 13 Kansas City 4.

New York Boston Washington Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kansas City Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis Vancouver Salt Lake City Spokane Phoenix Sacramento Indianapolis Charleston Dallas St. Paul Denver Houston Louisville Omaha Seattle San Diego Portland Columbus Buffalo Havana Montreal Miami Toronto L Pet

Bobcats Meet OSU In Tennis Showdown

The Ohio University Bobcats tennis team travels to face the Ohio State Buckeyes as they seek their second win of the season after a 1 1 start. Coach Bill Bartels praises Paul Gates and freshman Dick Emdy and sticks with Frank Hartman Rick Lantz Pete Knight Bill Boulus and Emdy for the lineup. Next week the Bobcats resume conference play at Kent State before a home match with Denison.

Bobcats Ohio State University Marshall Kenyon Bill Bartels Buckeyes Paul Gates Dick Emdy Bartels Frank Hartman Rick

Mills Davis Duel Stirs Ohio Relays Buzz in Columbus

Purdue freshman Dave Mills from Lakewood defeated Olympic champion Glenn Davis in both the 400 meters and the 300 yard dash at the 17th Ohio Relays. Davis praised Mills while Mills called Davis the greatest athlete, with both hinting at a Drake Relays rematch. Michigan dominated with multiple relay wins amid otherwise strong showings.

Ohio Dave Mills Glenn Davis Columbus Purdue Davis Ohio Track Club Boiler Glenn Homer Allen

Nelsonville tops The Plains 3 2 in Sunday baseball

Nelsonville defeated The Plains 3 to 2 in a hard fought Sunday game at The Plains. Clendenin provided The Plains lone extra base hit with a three bagger. Davis singled and scored on a three base error in the sixth inning fueling a brief Plains rally.

Nelsonville Plains the Plains Clendenin Davis The Patton Wend Harvey Tinkham Walburn

Furillo Sits Out As Dodgers Use New Left Field Trio

Dodgers star Carl Furillo, age 37, sits on the bench as Walt Alston rotates Wally Moon Don Demeter and Duke Snider in left and center. Furillo says he fears losing his timing at the plate after limited playing time this season. He notes his defense remains solid but his bat has cooled since spring.

Carl Furillo Dodgers Furillo Los Angeles Chicago Jacksonville Reading Walt Alston Wally Moon Don Demeter Ron Duke Snider Demeter Moon Alston Snider

Women bowlers meet to form summer leagues at Rollerbowl

A meeting for women bowlers is set for 7 30 p m Monday at the Rollerbowl to form summer leagues and discuss other matters. Team highs include Sunnybank 2473 high single by Gene Leffler 216 and Irene McBride 185 high 3 games 608 by Irene Leffier 187 by Irene McBride.

Sunnybank Gene Leffler iIrene McBride Irene Leffier Irene McBride AAM Dupier Sportswear Cornwell Jeffers Pendergrass Hardware Scott Plumbing Dupler Cornwell Jewlers A&m Bower George Garland Rd McBride Larry Hughes Howard Kiftin A. Code Pendergrass

Welterweight Champs Stage Comeback Showdowns

Former welterweight champions Virgil Akins and Tony DeMarco pursue comeback wins. Akins, 31, seeks to reclaim the crown from Ian Jordan in a Friday title bout at Kiel Auditorium St Louis, NBC telecast. DeMarco, 27, returns against Eddie Connors at Boston Garden after a long layoff.

Virgil Akins Tony DeMarco Akins Ian Jordan DeMarco Jordan Los Angeles Kiel Auditorium St. Louis Curley Monroe Tony Eddie Connors Boston Boston Garden

Ohio U Track Team Shines at Relays Despite No Wins

Ohio University placed in seven events at the Ohio Relays in Columbus led by Bob Reynolds third in the broad jump and a 1:28.1 880-yard relay that finished just behind Indiana. Les Carney grabbed two fourths in sprints as OU posted strong team depth and was tops among MAC schools.

Ohio University Ohio Bob Christian Nelson Stevens Les Carney Indiana Carney Purdue Dave Mills Glenn Davis Les Bowman Bill Metz Balough Don Redman Stan Huntsman Huntsman Western Michigan Bowling Green Miami

Choose your agent then choose your insurance

The ad urges selecting a competent independent agent first to tailor a protection program. It claims this order provides safety and thrift in choosing coverage.

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