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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1959

Page

10

Ohio U. Faces Bowling Green in Key MAC Series

Ohio University eyes a crucial MAC baseball series against Bowling Green led by Wade Diefenthaler who has troubled the Bobcats. The weekend doubleheader could affect the race with Western Michigan, Miami, and Kent State, while football fans await the Green and White game at Ohio Stadium Saturday at 3 p.m.

Bowling Green Bob Wren Bobcats Falcons Ohio U Western Michigan Broncos Miami Western Toledo Rockets Kent State Marshall Huntington Wren Charley Mather Wade Diefenthaler Diefenthaler MAC Bill Hess Ohio Stadium Craig Palmer Ohio University Righthalder Wade Diefenthaler Ralph Nuzum Nuzum RBI Bruce Johnson Myron Stallsmith Army O'Neil Buck’ Wade Russell Rudy Hallas

National League Thursday Results Summary

Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 4 to 3 while Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 5 to 2 and Chicago defeated St. Louis 6 to 1. No other games were played. Upcoming schedule featured Milwaukee at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with Los Angeles at St. Louis.

San Francisco Chicago Ilwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles St. Louis Milwaukee Lla Pittsburgh St. Louis Moon Timple Robinson Zimmer Alou Grammas

Baseball scores and standings across American and International leagues

American League scores show Cleveland 10 Detroit 4. Washington 3 New York 2. Baltimore 8 Boston 7. Friday matchups list Chicago at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, Detroit at Kansas City, Baltimore at New York, with several doubleheaders noted. International League results include Rochester 4 Havana 0 in 11, Richmond 5 Montreal 2, Columbus 11 Toronto 2, Miami 3 Buffalo 2.

Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit Kansas City Baltimore New York Rochester Columbus Miami Ace Richmond Montreal Pinterio Kid Donce Oeoner Havana Toronto Miami Buffalo

Bobcats Host Bowling Green in Conference Opener Test

Ohio University faces Bowling Green in a key MAC home opener with Wade Diefenthaler matching Ralph Nuzum on the mound. Bobcats rely on .332 team batting and player Jake Lamar Jacobs in a hot stretch as they seek a rare home conference loss for BG.

Reds Break Slump With Lawrence Five-Hit Complete Game

Cincinnati pitcher Brooks Lawrence threw a five hitter for his first complete game since last July as the Reds beat Pittsburgh 5-2 to pull even at 10 games. Milwaukee and Philadelphia also won while Chicago defeated St Louis 6-1 and the Braves lost to Philadelphia 4-3.

Mickey Urban Bob Russell Falcons Bobcats Diefenthaler Bobcat Lamar Jacobs Jake Jacobs Cincinnati Reds Mayo Smith Milwaukee Bob Purkey Don Newcombe Braves Philadelphia Phils Los Angeles Chicago Cubs St. Louis Lawrence Bucs Dick Groat George Witt Gus Bell Frank Thomas Witt Johnny Temple Pittsburgh Lawrence and Bailey Smith Burgess L—Witt

Akins Meets Jordan In Title Bout Tonight

ST LOUIS AP Don Jordan a young champion on the rise faces Virgil Akins a veteran slugger in a welterweight title bout telecast from Kiel Auditorium The fight starts at 10 p m EST with odds split near even Both fighters seek big future paydays and potential next bouts depend on the result The bout was postponed after a tornado damaged the arena and again when Jordan’s wife fell ill

ST. Louis Don Jordan Virgil Honeybear) Akins Akins Vince Martinez Jordan Los Angeles Kiel Auditorium Martinez Don Nesseth Art Aragon Carmen Basilio St. Louis Arena

Amazin Injuns Beat Tigers 10 4 In Tight AL Spotlight

Cleveland Indians roll past Detroit 10 4 as they extend dominance over the Tigers. Yankees fall to Washington 3 2 while Boston and Baltimore win to stay in the pennant chase. Mantle hits his 2nd homer for New York. Tasby drives in four for Baltimore.

New York Yankees Cleveland Bob Turley Yankees Whitey Ford Casey Sten Indians Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Turley Chicago White Sox New York Baltimore Boston Nats Bobby Richardson Russ Kemmerer Mickey Mantle Tex Clevenger Billy Martin Jim Bunning Tribe Ray Narleski Don Messi Martin Dick Brodowski Jim Perry Willie Tasby Orioles Ernie Johnson Milwaukee Leo Kiely Perry Brodowski Naragon Narleski Bunning Burnside Morgan Mossi Davie Berberet L-Narleski

Athens Teams Compete Friday In Track And Golf

Two Athens spring squads saw action Friday with Don Eskey leading track to Malta McConnelsville and Charley McAfee guiding golfers to Logan. The Bull dog cindermen hunt a third win of the season while the golf team seeks another strong showing after a tied triangular meet at Lancaster.

Athens Don Eskey McConnelsville Charley McAfee Logan Lancaster

Morales Outpoints Davis in Hartford Bout

In Hartford, Los Angeles fighter Hilario Morales, age 136, defeated Teddy Red Top Davis, age 134, by ten points. In Boise, Idaho, George Logan, 199, beat Jackie Torme, 190, by ten points in another match.

Los Angeles Hilario Morales Mexico Teddy Red Top Davis Hartford Conn Boise Idaho George Logan Jackie Torme San Francisco

Pomeroy Nips Racine On Late Rally

Pomeroy defeated Racine 15 to 13 after scoring four runs in the seventh inning. Tom Grueser led Pomeroy with four hits including a homer and two doubles while Duane Wolfe led Racine with a triple and a single.

Racine Pomeroy Panthers Tornadoes Secal Panthers Tom Grueser Duane Wolfe Knight Eastman Wilson Grueser Cleland and Wickline

Nicklaus Reaches North and South Amateur Semi Finals

Jack Nicklaus a 19 year old from Columbus and three men in their 40s advance to the semifinals at Pinehurst in the North and South Amateur Golf Tournament. Nicklaus faces Bob Cochrane while Gene Andrews and Jack Penrose meet in the other 18 hole match with 36 holes to decide the champion Saturday. Nicklaus survived a tougher quarter final beating Dog Essig 1 up.

Pinehurst N. C Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Columbus Bob Cochrane St. Louis Gene Andrews Pacific Palisades Calif Jack Penrose Miami Fla Dog Essig Indianapolis LSU

Columbia Coaches Standouts Amid Mixed Season

Columbia University figures Archie Oldham the 6 foot 8 basketball coach and Donald Rose the 5 foot 2 crew coach, highlighting a contrast in staff stature during a season with varied results.

Columbia Archie Oldham Donald Rose

Souchak Fires 66 Leads In Tournament Of Champions

LAS VEGAS Nev A select group of 26 golf pros play the second round of the 46 620 tournament at the Desert Inn. Mike Souchak of Gloversville N Y shot 34 32 66 to lead by two strokes. Don Finsterwald and John McMullin followed with 73 and 68 respectively while Ernie Vossler and Pete Cooper stood at 69 and five players including Gene Littler and Art Wall Jr remained in contention.

Las Vegas Nev Mike Souchak Grossinger N. Y Desert Inn Country Club Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Athens John McMullin Alameda Calif Ernie Vossler Midland Tex Pete Cooper Lakeland Gene Littler Art Wall Jr Littler Wall

Power and Kaline Lead Batting and Hitting Totals

The season summary lists top batting averages with Power of Cleveland at .425 and Kaline of Detroit at .419 among players with 25 at bats or more. It notes runs by Tasby of Baltimore and Power of Cleveland at 11, and Triandos of Baltimore with 16 RBIs, plus 12 for Skowron of New York.

Power Cleveland Kaline Detroit Tasby Baltimore Triandos Skowron New York Aaron Milwaukee Alou San Francisco Brandt Pinson Cincinnati Cepeda Demeter Los Angeles Banks Chicago Douglas — Temple Mays Long Moon Stuart Pittsburgh Demter Los Anles

NFL Pros Granted Pensions

The NFL Players Association won a pension plan from the NFL. The scheme starts in 1963 for players with four years tenure plus one game in a fifth year. About 200 of the 400 plus active players likely won’t qualify. Bell notes the plan costs owners and players nothing upfront.

Philadelphia Pro Football Players Assn National Football League NFL Bert Bell Bill Howton Association Bell Baltimore

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