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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

9

Indians Topple Yanks 6-3 in tight pennant race

Surging Cleveland takes a 6-3 win over New York as they close within two games of the White Sox. The Yankees stumble to an 11-18 record since July 4 as Boston narrows the gap behind them with a 7-3 victory over the White Sox.

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Kings Host McArthur in Hocking Valley clash

First place Chauncey meets second place McArthur on Sunday in Chauncey to defend the lead. Sun Kings 2-0 must win to stay atop standings while The Eagles at 2-1 chase a share of second with McArthur. Plains, New Marshfield, Albany and Longstreth round out near the middle in a tight race.

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Alimony Claims Cited In Minnie Minoso Slump

Minnie Minoso’s lawyer Sol Friedman told Superior Court Judge Charles E Byrne that harassment from alimony claims by his former wife Barbara is the reason for the White Sox outfielder’s reduced hitting. Friedman said the stress from the dispute has caused a drop in batting average and cited the alimony fight as the alleged cause.

Chicago Minnie Minoso White Sox Asn Sol He Friedman Superior Court Charles E Byrne Minnie Friedman Minoio Barbara

Portsmouth Meets Cincinnati In Ohio Junior Baseball Clash

In Columbus today the undefeated Cincinnati Post team faces Portsmouth in a pivotal Ohio American Junior Baseball tournament game. A win by Cincinnati would set up a title showdown with Toledo, which had a bye in the fifth round and could join the race if results tilt.

Columbus Cincinnati Postal Post Portsmouth Cincinnati Toledo Cincinnati Wine Ney Cincinnatians Newark Asters Akron Marys

Braves Win Tourney in Pony League Victory

The Braves clinched the Little League title as the Pony League also finished, with Nye handling the pitching and forming the battery for the champions. The pitcher yielded only three hits as the Braves benefited from opposing miscues to seal the win.

Anyes Braves Nyes And Nye

Lopez Seeks 98 Games Pennant Victory Reference

The article mentions Lopez targeting a 98 game pennant run and highlights travel and season context. It notes a focus on performance and key dates, with references to travel since July 4 and associated team strategy. Names and exact figures are partially obscured in the OCR text.

Juniors Tennis Finals Report Across Multiple Cities

In a sprawling series of junior matches today several players hit the stage from Los Angeles to New Haven. Notable results include Johnson defeating Dan Mesch 6 2 6 2 and Broce outpointing. The event spans Oakland and Phillipsburg with strong showings from Clark and Bly in semifinals.

Los Angeles Joe Miceli Mota New York Art Aragon Pontiac Lakeside Tom ‘Tennyscott Toledo Bill Johnson al Andrews Superior Evansville Ind Oakland Calif Stan Blythe Ohio Tenny Eee John Stonebrunner Ash- Phillipsburg N. J Jerry Johnson Lauedee New Haven Dan Mesch Cincinnati Curtis Broce Newark

Major League Baseball and Association Scores Summary

Baseball action from Chicago to Baltimore with results and weekend schedules across the American League and Associated leagues. Highlights include Chicago 11 Pittsburgh 10 and Brooklyn 11 Milwaukee 10, plus Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 3. Also notes Friday and Saturday schedules for New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh and others with several decisive scores.

Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati St. Lot Pittsburgh New York Cincinnat Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis American Association Indianapolis Charleston Omaha Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Denver St Paul Minneapoli Tata

First Losing Series Looms for Casey

New York Yankees face a troubling stretch as they trail the Cleveland Indians 10-7 with three games left in Cleveland and two in New York. The club also sits 9-9 with two games remaining at Yankee Stadium and two in Chicago against the White Sox. They lead the Red Sox 4 to 0 with 12 games left and have split 14 games with Detroit.

Casey New York Casey Stengel New York Yankees Indians Yanks Cleveland New York White Sox Yankee Staddium Chicago Boston Red Sox Detroit

Three Share Lead at Tam Race Is Open

In Chicago the Tam O'Shanter course hosts the All-American golf tournament. Wally Ulrich Arnold Palmer and Ted Krol share the lead at four under par after 18 holes with 68. Doug Ford Al Menger Tom Talkington Jay Herbert among others two strokes back at 70. Doug Sanders leads amateurs with a three stroke edge. Witt Smith tops the women’s field.

Chicago Atne Tam O'Shanter Wally Ulrich Arnold Palmer Ted Krol Doug Ford al Menger Tom Talkington Jay Herbert Bo Wininger George Bolesta Walker Inman Tom Doug Sanders University of Florida Leach Jane Witt Smith

Logan Merchants upset Nick's Wine Shop 9 8 in comeback win

The Logan Merchants defeated Nick's Wine Shop 9 to 8 as ex pitcher Harry Whiticraft and Bob Cottril starred with nine and ten strikeouts respectively. Don Swyers and Jim Kuhn led merchant bats while Tip Top Bar beat Edwards TV 7 6 in the other game.

Logan Merchants Nick's Tip Top Bar Edwards Harry Whiticraft Merchants Bob Cottril Merchant Nick Jim Kuhn Merchants i Don Swyers Tip Top Rodney Wilson Don Simmons

Sugar Kings Take Two From Jets In Tight Doubleheader

Connie Marrero yielded just one hit in 16 innings as the Sugar Kings swept the Jets to move to second place. Havana blanked Columbus in the opener and won the second game to push their win total to ten in the season.

Sugar Kings Jets Connie Marrero Havana Fone Sugar Kings Marrero Columbus

Promising Fullback Injured for Life

A young fullback suffers a life altering injury while details of the incident and team implications are noted alongside other sports recaps. The report mentions Miller and college basketball coaching changes amid chaotic game summaries and military health news.

Ohio State tennis doubles title goes to Dayton pair

Norman Appel and Shawn Emmons of Dayton won the men's doubles championship in the Ohio State tennis tournament after finals were delayed by rain. They defeated Bill ONeill and Bob Plance Jol Dayton 8-10 6-4 6-3 in the completed final.

Riddletown Norman Appel Shawn Emmons Dayton Em ‘Mons Bill O'Neill Bob Plance Jol Dayton

Banks Powers Cubs to Series Victory with Three Homers

Banks hit three home runs in a five game series against the Pirates tying Duke Snider for the major league lead. The right handed slugger already set the National League single season record for homers by a shortstop and raised his RBI total, approaching past Cub benchmarks.

RBI Cub Roy Smalley Phillies Banks Vern Stephens Pirates Brooklyn Duke Snider Cubs Jover

Editorial criticizes Little League for 8 to 12 year olds

The Journal of the Iowa State Medical Society argues the Little League system pressures young boys beyond their development. It claims the program may fail to prevent delinquency and disrupt family meals as players stay late practicing and chasing a spot on the team.

Journal of the Iowa State Medical Society

Judge Hears Case Of Two Gridders

In Cleveland a federal judge heard arguments over two football players who left a Canadian team to join the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Sonny Breeman and center Jack from Auburn were involved after signing 1958 contracts with the Canadian club and later changing teams.

Cleveland Sonny Breeman Jack Auburn Collge Cleve Browns

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian invites 4 for fall report

Oxford a7 notes Ara Parseghian will report Sept 1 with four players as he begins his fifth season overseeing the Redskin program. The 1965 squad includes 17 of last year’s lettermen and opens against Northwestern.

Oxford Ara Parseghian Offort Universys Parseghian Northwestern

Point Service Powers To Doubleheader Sweep In LL Pace Play

Point Service dominated Hartley Sales 12-0 in the nightcap after routing Doe’s 12-2 earlier as Roger Greenlee pitched a three hitter and John Kien earned his third win. Doe’s struggled with five hits and 10 Jones-Le-Neill errors fueled by walks. Shinn contributed a four RBI blast, while Jones-McNeill and Leith added early scoring.

Point Pleasant Point Service Hartley Sales Doc Fine Food Harmon Field Doe Roger Greenlee Jones-McNeill CIO John Shinn Bob Bee- Jee Leith John Kien Tang Bill Simpkin Jones-Le- Neill Simpkins Greenlee Jonce Bobby Jonne Este

Swim Meet And Championship Action At Local Venues

The city recreation department hosts a Saturday swim meet at 2 p.m. at Sissies Pool featuring 10 12 inclusive events and a medley relay. In softball action the Treaty Softball League championship is decided with Swear engens and Jay McAfee teams at 6 p.m. at the high Barbara field. Local notes mention 197 victory by a South Carolina student and several players from North Carolina.

Sissies Rena Swearingens Jay-McAfee Cher Bill Algeo Coes Barbara South Carolina Aubrey, Roth Mihens Rock Harold Sams North Carolina

Batter leaders and team stats from the season summary

The excerpt lists batting leaders Kaline and Kuenn of Detroit with averages and at bats, runs leaders Kaline and Mantle, and hit totals for Boone Jensen Campanella Ashburn Snider with teams Brooklyn Philadelphia New York. It appears to compare American and National League leaders on runs and hits.

Kaline Detroit Kuenn Mantle New York Hun Boone Jensen Boston Campanella Brookly Ashburn Philadelphia Snider Brooklyn

Boxing Commission suspends Sugar Ray Robinson in Boston bout

The Massachusetts Boxing Commission suspended Sugar Ray Robinson and two other boxers until they reimburse expenses for a March 5 canceled bout at Boston Garden. The action followed a Thursday meeting and involved expenses totaling undisclosed.

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