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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1958

Page

12

Bobcat Nine Hosts Marshall In Two-Game Set

Marshall visits Ohio University for a two game MAC series at Ohio Stadium Friday at 3 15 p m and Saturday at 1 p m Bob Russell and Mick Urban scheduled to pitch Friday and Saturday respectively for Ohio while Marion Letty Masher and Hugh Reynolds lead Marshall in a squad aiming to improve on a last place finish in 1957.

Marshall Ohio University Ohio Stadium Marion Letty Masher Bobcats Mick Urban Bob Russell Bob Wren Hugh Reynolds Barry Myers Wait Schroeder Maurice Anderson Les Charles Stobart Frank Caruso Stobart Bob Mayer Caruso

OSU Cage Coach Job Favors Paul Walker Candidate

Ohio State University begins a search to replace Floyd Stahl as athletic board screens applicants led by Prof. Roderick D. Barden who is abroad. Paul Walker, Middletown coach, is the first applicant with strong support and a path to Jerry Lucas if hired, while Fred Taylor also ranks highly among contenders.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Floyd Stahl Athletic Board Stahl Roderick D. Barden Sweden Barden Paul Walker Mighty Middies Middletown Walker Fred Taylor Jerry Lucas Buckeye

Aaron Blasts 2 Home Runs In Braves 6 2 Win Over Reds

Hank Aaron slugged two homers and Walt Dropped in a single as Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 6 to 2. Warren Spahn dominated the Redlegs to improve to 46-15 lifetime against Cincinnati, walking a few early batters but yielding only two runs.

Cincinnati Warren Spahn Cincinnati Redlegs Spahn Braves Boston Milwaukee Redlegs

Comeback Victory Highlights Ohio U Over Notre Dame

Ohio University coach Bob Wren praised his team after an 8-5 win following a 15-13 defeat Friday by Notre Dame. Jake Lamar Jacobs and Al Walton homered in the standout victory, with strong defense and late hitting turning the series.

Bob Wren Ohio University Notre Dame Wren Cats Ohio U Ohio Champ Bobcats Jake Lamar Jacobs Caruso Gottlieb Stobart

Devils Beat Oak Hill 10-7 For Sixth Straight Win

Blue Devils topple Oaks 10-7 at Memorial Field as freshman Bob Coder dominates in relief. Jack Mills earned the win in three innings before Coder, who allowed one hit with five strikeouts, closed out the game. Thompson hit a homer, Duncan and Caldwell added doubles, McKean tripled and collected two hits. Memorial Field set for two games against Portsmouth Trojans Saturday.

Oak Hill Gallipolis Blue Devils Oaks Bob Coder Point Pleasant Devils Memorial Field Portsmouth Trojans Jack Mills Bill Carruthers Mills Coder Thompson Jack Duncan Gary Caldwell Tommy McKean

Lemon assigned to San Diego for workouts and instruction

Bob Lemon, the eldest active Cleveland Indian, was sent to the San Diego club to work out and coach young pitchers. General Manager Frank Lane made the move after Commissioner Ford Frick ruled Lemon could not work out with the Indians while on the disabled list, keeping him on the 30 day minimum roster list.

Cleveland Bob Lemon

Albany, Buchtel Earn Shot At County Title In 4-3 Win

Albany and Buchtel reached the Athens County baseball final with 4-3 wins. Seel earned the victory with 8 hits and 10 strikeouts, while Enlow and Kasler contributed key runs. Albany built a 3-0 lead, Ames Bern answered with three in the fourth, but Albany held on to set up Friday title game at The Plains.

Them Ames Russell Seel Danny Enlow Albany Chuck Carsey Seel Jimmy Francisco Mitchell Smith Hubert Koehler Koehler

Five Olympians Head Penn Relays Opening Field

Olympic champions participate in the Penn Relays opening events as Villanova leads in distance medley and sprint relays. Glenn Davis of Ohio State aims for the 400 meters hurdles title, Greg Bell of Indiana contests the broad jump, Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian runs relay legs, Ron Delany anchors Villanova, and Harold Connolly competes in hammer.

Philadelphia Ron Delany Ireland Villanova University Wildcats Villanova Glenn Davis Ohio State Davis Greg Bell Indiana Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian College Harold Connolly

Southwestern Thinclads Open With Victory

Southwestern High School track opened its season with a 79 to 76 win over Middleport as Southwestern led from start to finish. Key finishes included Stumbo winning the mile run and Erwin taking the 100 yard dash for Middleport, with Southwestern standout performances across sprints and field events. The mile relay and 880 relay showcased close team efforts, finishing just behind Middleport in pivotal events.

Gallipolis Southwestern High School Cadmus Middleport Yellow Jackets Granville Martin Southwestern Fred Stumbo Gene Erwin Bob Ford Mitch Kenny Trainer Bob Fultz Bill Keels Phillip Perkins Fultz Keels Perkins Bobby Nelson Harlan Whitlatch Erwin

Reeves Outpoints Humphreys in Los Angeles

Hank Reeves defeats Noel Humphreys by decision in a Los Angeles bout. Reeves weighs 123 pounds and Humphreys 129 pounds in the match.

Los Angeles Hank Reeves Noel Humphreys

Hockey Scores and Baseball Standings From Nearby Cities

Vancouver 2 Spokane 1 Salt Lake City 10 Seattle 1 Sacramento 9 Phoenix 4 San Diego at Portland postponed AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Omaha 5 Wichita 1 Minneapolis 3 Louisville 2 Charleston 12 St. Paul 1 Indianapolis at Denver postponed

Vancouver Spokane Salt Lake City Seattle Sacramento Phoenix San Diego Portland American Association Omaha Wichita Minneapolis Louisville Charleston St. Paul Indianapolis Denver

Ripley Triumphs Over Point Pleasant 14-0 in Close Tilt

In a slim 14 to 0 victory, Ripley edges Point Pleasant as Stone earns the win and Lewis the loss in a defensive contest.

Point Pleasant Ripley Stone Vewis

Casper Leads Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas

Casper tops the field at the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas with a 65 first round at Desert Inn Country Club. He holds a one stroke lead over Frank Stranahan, while Gene Littler sits at 68 as play enters the second round of the $40 000 event.

Las Vegas California Billy Casper Apple Valley Desert Inn Country Club Casper Toledo Frank Stranahan Gene Littler San Diego

Hamden Routs Kyger Creek and Racine in Kyger Creek meet

Hamden won the triangular track meet with 66 points, Racine placed third with 17, Kyger Creek had 34. Lawrence Fellure led Kyger Creek with 100 yard dash and 220 yard run wins, Hamden swept most events including mile, 440, 880, mile relay, high and broad jumps, shot and discus.

Gallipolis Hamden Kyger Creek Racine Bobcats Kgger Creek Lawrence Fellure Bill Wickiser Fellure Lonzo Stroud Richard Sisson Bud Bethel Bethel Salmons

East All Stars Triumph Over West In 130 117 Victory

The East National Basketball Association All Stars beat the West 130 to 117 before 2500 fans in San Jose. Bull Sharman of the Boston Celtics led with 29 points, Kenny Sears of the New York Knickerbockers added 20, helping the East pull away after halftime.

San Jose Calif National Basketball Assn All Stars Kenny Sears New York Knickerbockers Bull Sharman Boston Celtics Sharman Sears

Double Night Special Ad Ends With Late Showtimes

Times listed show a 7:30 to 10:30 double night offer and a 2:00 to 4:30 slot. The promotion advertises two for the price of one and indicates multiple show periods.

Logan defeats The Plains in baseball tournament

In the Athens County tournament semi final at The Plains Buchtel nipped Waterloo 4 to 3 with six innings of strong pitching by Bill and Dan Wright who combined for 14 strikeouts. John Tigner had three hits and scored twice for Buchtel while Sheldon Lowry led Waterloo with three hits and two runs.

Buchtel High School Waterloo Plains Diamond Bill Dan Wright Bruin John Tigner Buchtel Sheldon Lowry

Freshmen and sophomores line up for OU Green White game

Ohio University plans its annual Green White intrasquad at OU Stadium at 3 p.m. with 10 freshmen and five sophomores in the lineup. The scrimmage marks Bill Hess’s first public coaching appearance and ends spring practice. Injuries affected the backfield but several players earned starting berths on the Green and Whites squads. A postgame picnic and an award for most improved player follow the game.

Ohio University Bill Hess Bobcats Jim Woods Athens Joe Dean John Dickason Wellington Frank Dunigan Dickason Hess Bob Kappes Hugh Hindman Frank Richey Cliff Heffelfinger Tom Redman Jim Foley Dunigan

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