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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1955

Page

8

Reds Rally Past Pirates In Tight 3-2 Win

Cincinnati moves from eighth to ninth in the standings as Ray Jablonski and Johnny Temple drive in all Reds runs. Staley and Jerry Dean combine on a strong pitching effort after a seventh inning error by Jablonski, while the Reds edge Pittsburgh 3-2 to end a six game skid.

Pittsburgh Cincinnat Keaiegs Cincinnati Wenth Redlegs Ray Jablonski Johnny Temple Jablonski Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Reds

Hoeft Stars as Tigers Sweep Nine Inning Win

Billy Hoeft the lefty starter for Detroit again shut down Cleveland and then beat Washington 4 1 to boost Detroit into contention. Hoeft lowered his ERA to 9 5 and walked one while striking out several. The Tigers enjoyed a five game run margin and pulled within half a game of the Indians and Athletics stumble kept them from solo second. Yankees and Senators collapse opened the door for Brooklyn to climb, while the Cubs fall and Philadelphia slips ahead as St. Louis tops New York in other action.

Hoeft Cleveland Tigers Indians New York’ Yankees Triumph Bombers Chicago White Sox Boston Ivan Delock Baltimore Brooklyn Milwaukee Cube Braves Willie Jones Philadelphia Cincinnati New York St. Louis

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Sugar Kings race keeps pressure high

The Maple Leafs win five straight beating Syracuse 5 1 to stay within a half game of first place in the International League pennant race. Rod Lehman throws a four hitter for Moncreal in a 10 0 rout over Richmond as 11 200 Montreal fans attend opening day.

Associated Toronto Maple Leafe Havana Sugar Kings Leafs Syracuse Buffalo Rod Lehman Moncreal Richmond Virginiang Royals Richmond Montreal Rx

Baseball Tryouts and Spring Plans Mentioned in Local Notes

A fragmentary report notes a meeting of cam representatives at The Mose to discuss Redlegs Box plans and a baseball league, with tryouts scheduled Sunday afternoon for positions. The item also lists game summaries between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh with Jablonski Wade Littlefield and others, and ends with a trivia line about tongue muscle count.

Mose Fenger One Valley Alamira Albany Netameil Klisiedskiy Gano Athena New Marshfield The Plaina Olom Il Landrith Staley Harmon E-D. Smith Wade Ward Cincinnati Pittsburgh E — Jablonski E. Freese RBI Jablonski Littlefield Shepard Jablorki Long Temple McMillan Klusewski Thomas Lane Wade L — Littlesfield

Garcia Seeks Win Over Orioles in Cleveland Night

Cleveland pitcher Evie Garcia aims to snap a two game losing streak against his favorite opponent the Baltimore Orioles. Ralph Kiner of the Mets and veteran Harry Byrd of Baltimore are also noted as rivals in this feature on early season matchups. Manager Al Lopez works to ignite the Indians offense missing Vic Wertz with a bruised left thumb.

Cleveland Evie Garcia Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Big Mike Marylanders Garcia Orioles Detroit Kansas City Ralph Kiner Kiner Chicago Cubs Baltimore Harry Byrd New York Washington Nats Byrd Indians al Lopez Tribe Vic Wertz Wertz

Bobcats Face Triangular Meet With Baldwin Wallace

Ohio University tracksters travel to Berea to face Baldwin Wallace and Western Reserve in the season opener. Coach Jim Johnson expects near peak fitness as Koletic and Callow recover from pulls. Baldwin Wallace fields a strong, balanced squad led by Butler and Benz. Kelette and Nixon face testing hurdles from Reserve’s McColeman, with OU reshuffling the 440 and 880 entrants for the meet.

Baldwin-Wallace Western Reserve Ohio University Tracksters Berea Jim Johnson Rudy Koletic Tom Callow Baldivin - Wallace Yellow Jackets Butler Ohio McColeman Johnson Nixon Bob Bush Dave Landler Ellaworth Holden Bob Sawyers

Tygers and East Tech Favored in Ohio Field Relays

East Tech and Mansfield rivals head to Saturday’s Ohio Veterans field relays final, with Mansfield defending the 24th running of the event. East Tech beat the Tygers 37 to 27 last weekend in Mansfield’s cinder carnival, with entries from 77 Class A schools and 43 Class B schools.

Mansfield Cleveland East Tech Ohio George F. Gauthier East Tech Delaware Xenia Woodrow Wilson Brecksville Mediey

Ohio State Hosts Toledo as Mid-American Series Opens

Ohio University hosts Toledo in a Mid-American Conference weekend series as Coach Bob Wren notes this team’s late-inning closings and calls for a steady run of wins. He praises Ohio State’s speed and hitting while eyeing a rebound from a split with Miami and potential line-up changes for Berea.

EUP Ohio University Toledo Dick Fishbaugh Ron Nakatonji Bill Frederick Fishbaugh Ray Thompson Don Lundstorm Andy Chonko Horwood Bill Tewksbury Larry Morrison University Bobcats Bob Wren Moe Baal Ohio State Miami Ohio Rockets Wren Bil Hinkle Jerry Driscoll

Vejar Favored Over Italian Rival in 10th Bout

Syracuse report: Chico Vejar, the fighting collegian, is a 11 favorite to defeat Paolo Melis of Italy in a 10 round welterweight bout at War Memorial Auditorium. NBC will broadcast the 9 pm show. Vejar, 25 year old NYU student from Stamford, Conn., has a 60-4-1 record with 31 knockouts. Melis, 25, former Italian welterweight champion, has won four straight.

Syracuse Chicovejar Italy Paolo Melis War Memory Auditorium NBC Vebarn NYU Rom Jed Black

OU Over Par Downs Airmen Golf Match Report

OU defeated Lockbourne Air Force Base 6 to 4 in a golf meet led by Dick Evenson and Joe Griffin as medalists. Ohio University players posted high 70s. Jerry Knox played eighth man with strong rounds. Tom Haney and teammates, including Tom Welsh and Don Todd, contributed solid scores despite par 12 course challenges at Groveport County Club.

Dave Harrison Lockbourne Ohio Groveport Bobcat Links Isley Lockbourne Air Force Base Yes Verday Dick Evenson Joe Griffin Dad Kircher Ray Leotard Warren Worthley Jerry Knox Ami Tom Haney Ome Tio Knox Tom Welsh

Jets acquire Van Brabant and Steart from Kansas City

The Columbus Jets announce Tuesday that they have acquired right handed pitcher Oscar Van Brabant and outfielder Bill Steart from the Kansas City Athletics. Van Brabant, a 6 foot 1 Canadian, posted a 3-6 record for Ottawa in 1954 and a 4-2 mark with the Athletics late last season.

Columbus Jets Oscar van Brabant Bill Steart Kansas City Athle Jets Harold WC Cooper van Brabant Ottawa Athletics

Jets Final Night Release Ends Outfielder Scala Drama

Los Angeles outfielder Jerry Scala was released on Monday night ahead of the Jets final game with Toronto. Scala did not address his fans and the move leaves Tauro Salas at 127 5 and Cisco Ande lade at 134 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cisco Andelade Tauro Salas Les Angles JETS Jerry Scala Toonto Scala

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