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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1959

Page

8

Kantola Earns Breakthrough Start For Ohio U Bobcats

Ohio University baseball notes show John Kantola earning a starting spot after bench duty. Injuries shifted infielders and outfielders, boosting Kantola to three hits including a double against Xavier. The Bobcats, led by Jacobs and Johnson, post a .323 team batting average while pitching holds opponents to .210 in 12 games.

Ohio University John Kantola Conneaut Bobcats Kantola Myron Hutcheson John Dale Bandy Bob Mayer Lamar Jacobs Bruce Johnson Jake Bob Wren Bob Russell Russell Bowling Green Wren Xavier Ohio Wesleyan Toledo Rockets Ohio U Mayer Randy Bob Bobcat Jacobs Johnson

Bobcat Trackmen Power Through Drake and Michigan Relays

Ohio University track team showed strength in Drake Relays with third place in 440 and 880 relays and fifth in mile relay while setting year best times. Ann Arbor standout Bill Woods finished second in 660 yards and third in 1000 yards as OU prepares for upcoming meets and a postponement altered the schedule.

Ohio University Drake Michigan Des Moines Iowa John Balough Bob Christian al Fanaff Les Carney Nelson Stevens Fanaff Ohio Les Bowman Stevens Carney Bob Reynolds Balough Stan Huntsman Ann Arbor Bill Woods Bill Bob Rush Doll Hall Woods Bush Ou-Marshall Marshall Ohio Stadium Kent State Bobcats Bowling Green Falcons

Tomcats Lead In Athens Junior League Standings

Alley Gaters and Lucky Strikes trail in the Saturday junior league at Athens Rollerbowl. Tomcats dominate with high scores: Jim Dupler 297 single and 577 three games, Tomcats top team three-game total 2152. This week results show Alley Gaters 3 to Black Bails 1, The Clowns 4 to Foul Line Four 0, Lucky Strikes 2 to Tomcats 2.

Athens Rollerbowl Tomcats Ahi Aiaeient Mennay Cae Beetre the Clowes Dim Dupler Butch Haddox Larry Collins Becky Biggs Chuck Niggemeyer Rene Kirchner Athens Sunnybank Dupler Sportswear Cornwell Dowlers Scott Plumbing G& A&m Pendergrass Hardware Glenn Byard Dohn Clema A. Carroll Widdoes George Garland Kime Scott Larry Hughes Howard Griffin Ralph Griffin Dede Pendergrass Ruth Duncan Helena Leffler Oan Widdees Barbara Garland Irene McBride Mery Abraham Carolyn Kylenoa Mary Strawn Widdoes Smanybank Pendergrass Kowl-or-Roll Cornwell Jewlers A&m Davids

Philley Drives Five In Phillies Split Of Doubleheader

Dave Philley replacing the ailing Ed Bouchee at first base drove in five runs with a homer and a double as Philadelphia overwhelmed Pittsburgh 10-5 after the Pirates won the opener 9-2. Hoyt Wilhelm and Oriole pitching solidified a sweep with a 3-2 win over New York following Baltimore’s 5-4 opener victory.

Dave Philley Phillies Ed Bouchee Philley Pittsburgh Pirates Hoyt Wilhelm Orioles Yankees

Yazoo King Wins Gallia Derby Stakes in Gallia County

"Yazoo King" owned by Estel Mink of Gallipolis Route 1 captured the Derby Stakes at the 21st Gallia County Fox Hunters Assoc field trials at Morton's Woods. Ringo finished second and Yazoo was third while Sundial Yukon Joe won the all age stakes. About 75 attended two days of trials and observers memorialized Bill Rees.

Gallipolis Yazoo King Estel Mink Vic Leifheit Pomeroy Yazoo R. F. Gordon Cheshire Route 1 Gordon Sundial Yukon Joe Standard Oil Co Little Mo It Urah Humphrey Dolley Georgia Lee Gabriel Arnold Stump Cheshire Danny Lloyd Roush Hitch Utah Humphrey Lady Heather Rangu O. E. French Addison Personna II Addison Township Bill Rees Gallia County Fox Hunters Assoc Earl Shamhart South Webster Shamhart Ohio Fox Hunters Assoc Estes Plymale G. F. Stump Jim Gordon George Kirby Arnold Kingery Cecil Hunt Jack Chaney Raymond Baker Clarence Dray

Dodgers Take NL Lead As Cardinals Edge Dodgers Sweep

Dodgers top Cardinals 17 to 11 to seize first in the National League as Reds beat the Braves 11 to 10 in a pitchers duel. Charlie Neal five for five and Gil Hodges five RBIs pace Los Angeles while Don Zimmer and Carl Furillo add six RBIs. Cincinnati uses eight pitchers in win over Milwaukee and Johnny Temple drives in the decisive run in the ninth. Giants and Cubs 3-2. Pirates beat Phillies. Spahn loses to Reds as Temple again shines.

Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Milwaukee Braves Charlie Neal Gil Hodges Carl Furillo Don Zimmer Zimmer Vinegar Bend Mizell Furillo Gene Snyder Snider Dodger Don Demeter SAN Francisco Giants Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates Phils Mayo Smith Reds Braves Warren Spahn Johnny Temple Spahn Temple Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Frank Thomas Bob Purkey Willard Schmidt Jack Sanford Cubs Jackie Brandt Willie Mays Bob Schmidt Glen Hobbie Dave Philley Ed Bouchee Phillies Don Cardwell Jim Hearn Dick Groat Hearn

Mike Souchak Wins at Las Vegas Tournament of Champions

Las Vegas report shows Hefty Mike Souchak capturing the Tournament of Champions title with a 72 hole total of 281 and a $10,000 purse plus additional winnings. Art Wall Jr. finishes two strokes back after a four putt on 14th green Costly double bogey cost Wall the title. Gene Littler and Don Finsterwald also place in the field with prize money awarded.

Las Vegas Nev Mike Souchak Fort Worth Tex Durham N. C Grossinger N. Y Art Wall Jr Souchak Desert Inn Country Club Arthur el Paso Wall Mike Gene Littler San Diego Calif Don Finsterwald Athens Marty Fur

Gonzales Beats Hoad In Cleveland For Seventh Straight Title

Dick Gonzales of Los Angeles defeated Lew Hoad of Australia 6-4 6-2 6-4 to win his seventh consecutive professional tournament in Cleveland. Hoad blamed nerves from a delayed start and noted Gonzales leads their cross country tour 12-5. They proceed to Charleston, West Virginia.

Cleveland Big Pancho) Gonzales Los Angeles Lew Hoad Australia Hoad Gonzales Don Budge Charleston W. Va

First Landing Heads Field In Derby Trial

Louisville AP report notes 18 trainers enter the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs a key prep for the 85th Kentucky Derby. Contenders include First Landing Dance Troilus Flamingo Our Dad Finnegan Monk's Hood Royal Orbit Sword Dancer Tomy Lee Atell Quantrell and others with Easy Spur On and On and Silver Spoon under doubt due to injury or connections.

Louisville Churchill Downs America Champ Dance Tomy Lee Troilus Our Dad Finnegan Monk’s Hood Royal Orbit Sword Dancer Atell Quantrell Easy Spur Calumet Farm C. W. Whitney Silver Spoon Calumet Jimmy Jones

What Now Coach Youth Ace on Ist Hole

Eleven year old Joe Borst made his first golf swing at Snyder Park. He drove a 160 yard par three and hole in one on his first shot. He ran to tell pro George Smith who joked you can’t get better.

Springfield Joe Borst Snyder Park Smith

Kent Defeats OU In Tennis On the Road

Kent State Golden Flashes defeated Ohio University 5-4 in Kent as OU suffered its first MAC loss. Coach Bob Bartels missed the trip due to the Ohio University water show. assistant Lick Fryman coached. Rick Jantz missed the trip with flu symptoms, possibly affecting OU. Bartels noted Jantz’s absence may have made the difference.

Vince Feudo Kent State Golden Flashes Kent Bob Bartels Ohio University Bartels Jantz

SECAL Baseball resumes with Tuesday games across divisions

Athens County League action resumes as nine ACL teams return to play after a break. Buchtel York won the recent tournament and faces Perry County winner Monday. Tuesday features Shade at Carthage Troy, Ames Bern vs Rome Canaan, plus southern division clash updates and upcoming Thursday fixtures across SECAL with Gallipolis at Jackson and Wellston and Logan co leaders in northern division.

ACL Buchtel-York Perry County Shade Carthage- Troy Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan Buchtel the Plains Jacksonville Trimble Waterloo Gallipolis Jackson Blue Devils Middleport Pomeroy Coleaders Wellston Logan Athens Nelsonville Bulldogs Athens County Buchtel-York ‘the Plains Jacksonville Trimble i Shade Ames Bern Carthage-Troy Albany Secal Wellston Peewee Athens Et Gallipolis Pet Jackson Fop Pomeroy Tor Middleport Tree

Unique Track Meet Planned Between Gallia and Glouster

Gallia County's Gallier Creek High School and Athens County's Glouster High School arrange a novel track meet on Monday evening. Each school will enter two athletes in at least ten events, timing races on their own fields and mailing results to the opponent for later comparison.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek High Gallia County Glouster High School Athens County Bob McCollins Kgger Creek Dave Winefordner Glouster

Lady Bowlers Down Logan in Rollerbowl Match

Athens Ladies Rollerbowl defeated Logan Ladyettes in a three game meet at Rollerbowl. Bernice Winning posted the high game at 197 and Irene McBride led with a 493 series as Athens won two of three games. Uranium note appears as a separate line.

Athens Logan Ladyettes Logan Bernice Irene McBride

Boxing Results From Havana Daytona and Rutland Card

In Havana Cuba Paul Diaz outpointed Art Glass in a ten round bout. In Rutland Vermont Tom Garrow stopped Bobby Veal in two rounds. In Hollywood Joe Miceli outpointed Art Aragon in ten rounds.

Hollywood Calif Joe Miceli New York Aragon Los Angeles Rutland Tom Garrow Claremont N. H Bobby Veal Boston Havana Paul Diaz Cuba Dayton Ohio

Orioles Rally Past Yankees Stun Yankees in Twinbill

Baltimore defeats New York 5-4 and 3-2 to sweep the doubleheader with late inning rallies. pinch hitters contribute four of Richards emergency bats as White Sox and Royals win elsewhere.

Associated Press Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Paul Richards Richards Orioles Yankees Casey Stengel Baltimore Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Early Wynn Billy Pierce White Sox Kansas City New York Detroit Tigers Washington Boston Roy Sivers Jim Lemon Gene Woodling Chico Carrasquel Jim Finigan Wood Duke Maas Robinson Billy Klaus Gus Triandos Wilhelm

Weekend Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Leagues

Saturday and Monday results span National and American leagues with multiple matchups. Cincinnati beat Milwaukee 7 to 6 while St. Louis edged Los Angeles 6 5. Chicago and San Francisco posted wins, and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia in a 4 2 scoreline. Tuesday features several interleague games and series notes across MLB divisions.

Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Ronadelphia Cleveland Combreo Fc Bck Baltimore Kansas City New York Ee Sie Washington Domak Sve Detroit Boston Miami Rochester Columbus Richmond PE Springs Havana Montreal Toronto Buffalo Vida Eh G.B

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