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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1959

Page

12

McLish and Indians steady after six-hitter win over Detroit

Cal McLish fired a six-hitter to push Cleveland back on track as the Indians beat Detroit and moved two games ahead in the standings. The game featured solid defense and timely hits, with Detroit’s lineup stifled by McLish’s control and breaking balls.

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Santor's Hole-In-One Sparks OU Golf Victory

OU golfers beat Marshall 23 to 4 as Bill Santor scored a hole in one on the fifth hole at Athens Country Club and posted 40 36 76 to win his match amid an auto accident involving OU teammates Vandick and Gordon. Snyder and Meade tied for medalist with 74.

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CHIEFTAINS WIN Blue Devils Take Disputed Decision

Gallipolis Blue Devils edge Pomeroy 3-2 in a hotly disputed SECAL contest. Sam Matthews delivers game winner in eighth after Evans ties and Parker interference on a close plate call. Logan, Jackson, and Cleveland action noted with multiple league games and standout performances.

Baseball scoreboard update with midweek results

Tuesday lead lists Los Angeles and San Francisco in 11 innings, Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 7 4, Chicago 1, St. Louis 0. Wednesday shows Milwaukee at Philadelphia and other matchups with no scores. Thursday previews Cleveland Detroit New York Washington games and rematches.

Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Warren Spahn Glen Hobbie Chicago Cubs St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Kansas City Baltimore Boston W. L. Pet

Thursday's Games Highlight Regional Showdowns

The schedule lists Toronto at Columbus, Montreal at Richmond, Buffalo at Miami, and Rochester at Havana with Thursday games planned. No results provided.

Toronto Columbus Montreal Richmond Buffalo Miami Rochester Havana Bet

Morales and Lynch Score Courtroom Dressings in Fight Notes

In Miami Beach Rolando Morales won a points decision over Ike Vaughn at 138 pounds. In Hartford Billy Lynch stopped Jimmy Peters at 150 pounds. A Cincinnati venue is listed with 10 rounds.

Miami Beach Fla Rolando (Chico) Morales Havana Ike Vaughn Cincinnati Hartford Conn Billy Lynch Jimmy Peters Washington

Bulldogs Win Opening Baseball Game 12 2

Athens High defeats Nelsonville Greyhounds 12 to 2 in season opener. Bulldog hitters collect 10 hits as they claim first win behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Local squad starts season with confident win at home.

Demeter Dodgers Oklahoma City RBI Giants Orlando Cepeda Baltimore Athens High Baseballers Bulldog Nelsonville Grey

Bobcat Track Team Heads to Drake Relays in Iowa

Ohio University runners depart for Des Moines to compete in the Drake Relays with Les Carney and John Balough in the 100 yard dash and Don Redman likely anchoring the 880. The squad also eyes the 440 and 880 relays plus a sprint medley as they train for faster baton passes. They’ll stop at Wabash College tonight and finish trials Friday before finals Saturday, then tackle Michigan Relays in Ann Arbor.

Ohio University Des Moines Iowa Drake Les Carney John Balough Bobcats Bob Christian Nelson Stevens al Faraff Les Bowman Christian Stevens Faraff Stan Huntsman Don Redman Wabash College Wabash Indiana J. Owen Huntsman Ohio Huntsman Ann Arbor

Bruins and Romans Win in Athens County Tourney

In the county tournament semifinals, Bruins beat Ames-Bern 5 4 with Dan Wright earning the win after a seven inning rally. Romans toppled Carthage-Troy 8 4 with Dana Congreve holding the Trojans to six hits and two late runs.

Athens County Jacksonville-Trimble Plains Buchtel- York Rome-Canaan Buchtel - York Rome- Canaan Fairgrounds Bruins Ames-Bern Romans Carthage-Troy Bert Barnes Dan Wright Bill McPherson Greenies Dana Congreve Trojans David Lockhart Buchtel McPherson Vaughn D. Wright McDonald

Northwestern Decision May End Rose Bowl Contingent

Northwestern May vote against continuance in the Rose Bowl threatening end to Big Ten participation in the post season classic.

Northwestern Rose Bowl Chicago Big Ten

Eastern Tops Pomeroy B in Extra Inning Win

Eastern Eagles edged Pomeroy B 9 to 7 in extra innings after two runs in the eighth. Jordan earned the win while Winebrenner took the loss as Ralph Giffen and Nick Leonard each had three hits in a 13 hit Eastern attack.

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