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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

8

HURLER SAVES CINCY VICTORY 4-3 IN NIGHTLY EFFORT

Cincinnati Redlegs beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 as Hershel F clinched the win for a third straight time. Freeman, a 26 year old right hander, was purchased from a club before the game amid mixed reviews from critics. The Reds rise to sixth place as the team prep for a two night doubleheader with Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Phil Reds Phils Hershell F Freeman Job ‘Thurman Roy McMhan Johnny Temple Wally Post Post Gus Bell Thurman Cme Seend Ian Mile Sat Hoa Ranburn Dickson Smith Philadelphia Icinnati E - Smalley Temple Rbi Jones McMillan Frowler Greengrass Gortoug Sis Jones Ashburn Kruszewski Fowler SO - Dick

Scott Frost Picked to Win Hambletonian

Scott Frost , owned by Sol Camp of Shafter California, is the 3-5 favorite in the Hambletonian at Goshen New York. Hoo t Man holds the race record and Galophone and Childs Hanover are among Camp’s other entrants in a field expected to challenge for top prize.

Roshen U— Horton Scott Frost Sol Camp Shafter, Califoorato Cotton Farmer California Swaps Hoot Man Scott Prost Camp Mablemate Butch Hanover Anna Mamey Jers Home Galoiphone Wiliam

Machine Shop Wins With Late Rally Over Fellowcraft

The Machine Shop, powered by three late-inning runs and a long homer by Harold Sams, defeated Fellowcraft to notch its first win. John Johns and Gene Charney starred with two hits apiece, while Dick Emex led Fellowcraft with two singles and three RBIs. DeMo lay targets first win against first-place Jaycee at 6 p.m.

Harold Sams Machine Shop Fellowcraft Sams Samsiso Rune Hee Machine Johns Charney Earie Dick Emex Pusz Berry

Wynn Faces Yankees as Indians Seek Series Turnaround

New York hosts Cleveland with Early Wynn set to start for the Indians in a crucial series aiming to drop the Yankees from first to third place. The 1964 era notes mention Doby in center and a string of errorless games, with other teams’ record chase tied to this interleague clash.

New York Yanks Cleveland Indians Early Wynn Wynn Yankees Indians Bombers Lear Cleveland Peabe H New Yorkers A Teroney Mike Garcia Larry Doby Sam Mele White Sox Orioles Redlegs Litwhile Phila Bignia

Record Crowd Attends Races at Clay Bank Speedway

A large crowd watched stock car events at Clay Bank Speedway Sunday afternoon. Twenty cars competed in the program with two feature races rerun from July 17 due to rain. Winners included Bob Harvey, Loren Stevens, and Bob Rhodes in the slow feature, and Leo Saunders, Chuck Morris, and Dick Oliver in the last feature. Bobby Adams rolled his car No. 8 but was unhurt, and local drivers Bob Vinay and Bob Ritchie showed promise as the time boys drew cheers from the audience.

Pomeroy Clay Bank Speedway Lorpecowtocr Sr Bob Harvey Marietta Loren Stevens Cutler Bob* Rhodes Leo ‘Saunders Waterloo Chuck Time Boys

Akron Meets Toledo In Legion Tournament

Akron and Toledo open a double elimination Legion tourney in Columbus. Akron defeated St. Marys 11 hits to 2 as Mansfield beat Steubenville 6 to 2. Morning games scheduled include Warren vs Lancaster. Brookville vs Portsmouth. St Marys vs Lexley. Steubenville vs Newark. Sterling vs Zanesville. Cleveland vs Mansfield.

Columbus Akron St. Marys Warren Lancaster Brookville Portsmouth Lexley Steubenville Newark Sterndon Zanesville Steubenvilleade A Mansfield

San Diego Shortstop Sold to White Sox

San Diego shortstop traded to the Chicago White Sox in a deal reported by local sources. The movement involves pace construction and a noted sale closing soon, with details showing a transfer of rights and pending delivery to the White Sox roster.

San Diego White Sox Chicago

White Sox Versus Red Sox In American League Tilt

Ailing White Sox face a rampaging Boston lineup as Connie Johnson starts for Chicago and Tommy Johners? will work for Boston. Ambers and other names appear garbled but key matchups for the AL clash include Johnson on the mound for Chicago and a Red Sox pitcher noted for the night. The AL race tightens with Cleveland and other contenders in pursuit as both teams seek a win.

Connie Johnson Tommy Jewer Red Sox White Sox George

Biggest Lion Has Big Job for Lions This Season

YPSILANTI Michigan United Press reports the Detroit Lions crowned a new middle guard with 300 pound Les Bingaman retiring. The Lions acquired Rhea 6 4 280 from an off season trade to fill Bingaman’s spot as the team begins training at Eastern Michigan College under coach Buday Parker.

Ypsilanti, Mich Detroit Lions Jim Rica Les Bing‘aman Rhea Lions LaVerne Torgeson Washington Redskins Bingaman Buday Parker Eastern Michigan Rice Larry Teske Senators New York Keon

Klu and Snider Chase Ruth's 60 Home Run Record

Sluscewski of Cincinnati and Duke Snider of Brooklyn both stand ahead of Babe Ruth’s 1921 pace with 35 homers each in 108 and 104 games. Willie Mays of the New York Giants has 34 in 105 games as the column notes ongoing season totals.

En Runn Ted S Sluscewski Cincinnati Duke Snider Brooklyn Babe Ruth Big Klu Duke Babe Wille Mays New York Giants

Major League Training Rule Sparks Controversy in Chicago

The majors ended the prior restriction on spring training reporting before March U and set action on a controversial bonus rule for a Chicago joint meeting next December. The bonus rule would cap the two player limit, while a public relations study evaluates how fans react to the game amid complaints about parking, slow pace, and lengthier games.

Chicago America

Johnny Logan Battles Glove Troubles Again

Johnny Logan has glove troubles for three years and amid a 968 batting average he cannot handle a hopper in a fielding miscue. The Milwaukee Braves, led by Logan, dropped a 4-3 decision to the Brooklyn Dodgers as Roy Campanella grounded out to end the game.

Milwaukee Braves Braves Iooklyn Dodgers Roy Campanella

Kings Display New Power To Cop Lead

The Sun Kings sit atop the Hocking Valley Association after two wins in the round, defeating Long Stretch to open second-round play. Sunday Chauncey beat New Marshfield 6 1 behind Wid Canter on the mound and Hubert Babo with two doubles, Herdman contributing. Chauncey remains undefeated as the race tightens toward a final champion decision.

Nauncey Sun Kings Ring Hocking Valley Association Kings Longstretch Chauncey New Marshfies Wid Canter Hubert Babo Babo Herdman HWA Neve Eil

Campy Kaline Still Lead Batting Races

In a busy batting race update Campy Campanella and Al Kaline hold top spots in their leagues. Campanella climbs to 338 while Ashburn slips to 328. Kaline leads the American League at 352 with Harvey Kuenn close behind, Kell and Snider in pursuit. Kaline and Mantle pace the AL home run race with 23 apiece as Snider and Killebrew share NL lead at 25.

Barry Wynn Indians Toray Byrne Brooklyn Dodgers New York Roy Lampanella Philadelphia Uichie Ashburn National “Eagle Campy Ashburn Alaline Detroit Harvey Kuenn Tigers George Kell Chi‘azo White Sox Ince Duke Snider Dodgers Ci Innati Ted Kiuszewski Willie Mays New York Giants Kaline Mickey Mantle New York Yankees

Havana Sugar Kings Hold Fan Attendance Record

The Havana Sugar Kings, a minor league team in the International League for three years, set a long standing attendance mark. Fans celebrated Cubs Day with a victory over Co. TombusJetr, breaking old records set in 1949 by the Baltimore Orioles.

Havana Sugar Kings Co. TombusJetr Baltimore Crisles Sersey City Montel Royals Toronto Maple Leafs Syracuse Cules

Boxing Roundup From New Orleans and Port Arthur

New York bout reports show Bobby Boyd at 18T percent facing Chhiengs in New Orleans where Arthur Pers ey with Red Cross ties and 135 pounds outpoints Boe Brown. In Port Arthur Texas Paul i Jurgensen 124 percent, Houston, stops Joe Boland 12435 in Sam Antonio.

New York Bobby Boyd Chhiengs New Orleans Arthur Persey Red Cross Outpoint Iz Boe Brown Port Arthur Tex Paul i Jurgensen Houston Joe Boland Sam Antonio

Campaign third over Twenty-Game Prospects Scarce in Both Loops

With one third of the season gone, several pitchers contend for 20-win marks. Newcombe, Wynn, Lemon, Ford, and Spahn are among those aiming for 20 victories while injuries and early form temper expectations. Others like Donovan and Grim also top the chase list as teams push for double‑digit wins.

New York New Noverts Fazenis Bosing Frank Sullivan Boston Don’ Newcombe Red Sox Becocen Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Wynn Bob Lemontre Rete Aed Cleveland Indians Land Whitey Ford Newcombe New York Yankees Lemon Dick Donovan Chicago White Sox Warren Spahn Milwaukee Bob Grim Yankees

Pafko Ejected for First Time in Year as Braves Rally

Milwaukee outfielder Andy Pafko of the Braves argued a close call, yelled at umpire Augie Donatelli, and threw his cap into the air, marking his first ejection in a year of major league play.

Pafko Milwaukee Andy Pafka M Tilwaukee Braves Augie Donatelli

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