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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

8

North Boasts Big Team For 10th All Star Game

The Northerners head coach Bill Knowlton of Alliance announced the starting lineup for the 10th annual Ohio high school all star football game. Key players include Emi Sheeler Tom Meinley Dick Schat, Wilmer Fowler, Don Clark, and Jim Heller replacing defensive starters. The 25 man squads prepare after focus on the passing game and a stadium with 14 200 capacity.

Enirz Howes Mansfield Emi Sheeler Tom Meinley Dick Schatfath Wooster Johnny Barton Ohio State Len Dawson Purdue Hayes Byron Bozarth Mansfield High School

City Swim Meet Draws 100 at Crystal Pool

Over 100 swimmers competed at the Crystal Pool city meet in Athens on Saturday. Boo Wilson and Jon Calvin led early events as Becky Biggs, Margene Collett, and Carol Fry posted wins in girls races. Brent Cornwell and Tom Evans dominated the 40 yard tree style, with Jim Gaskill and Evans top in 20 yard back stroke, while Brent Cornwell and Evans swept diving honors.

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Reds Hope To Use Cubs As Ladder

Reds aim to climb the National League standings by defeating the Cubs with Johnny Kuppstein starting for Cincinnati and Jim Davis set to start for Chicago. Veteran manager Birdie Tebbetts faces roster changes as organizational duties shift amid a busy season.

Reds Cubs Cincinnati Teriee Johnny Kuippstein Cleveland Jim Davis Mion B. Guren Cine Raceways Inc. Aidcinnations Ffield Teds Birdie Tebbet Pimlico Wesley Field Baltimore John Ckeete Chicago Pimilco Cranwood Tebbetts Thiegown Waly Pont Ted Ku Jazewski Smoky Gus Pondfield Bell

History Says Stars Should Win Crucial All Stars Outdoors Series

The College All Stars are favored to beat the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field Friday night based on past showings. Coach Lambeau underscored spirit and size, noting a wealth of star players from across the nation, including Ot tonic Graham and Elroy Hirsch, with a powerful line and strong backs ready to deliver a decisive victory.

Chicago College All Stars Cleveland Browns Soldier Field All Stars Otto Graham Glenn Dobbs Bob Steuber Pat Harder Washington Red Iakine Chicago Bears Lambeau Gome AllStar Salwarte Charley Justice Pred Morrison Gordon Soltau Eadie Les Baron Philadelphia George Ratterman Buddy Young Charley Mppl Graham Harder Elroy Hirsch Los Angeles Ell Fabell Washington Sammy Baugh Gaynell Tinsley Sean Dick. Moeete Rice Notre Dame Ralph Guglielmi Southern Methodist Frank Eldom Bud Brooks Sid Fournet LSU Matt Hazeltine California Sam Palumbo Frankiin Ohio Tommy , Jones

Browns See All Star Challenge Ahead for Cleveland

Coach Paul Brown says the NFL champion Browns expect to face an elite All-Star squad when they meet the Collegians in Chicago. Outsized by Chicago's big game, Cleveland scouts report solid play from rival teams as Detroit and New York jockey for position in the pennant chase. The AL race sees Chicago and Boston pressing while New York and Cleveland battle for slivers of control with 45 games remaining.

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Right Handed Batters Dominate American League Race

Right handed batters lead the American League with Kaline at 391, Kline, Kuen, Power, Smith, and Kell close behind as Kansas City and Detroit stars post strong averages. Campy’s pace dips while Ashburn and Post climb. Snider leads homers and RBIs, Mantle tops runs, and Johnson edges RBI marks in this period race.

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Hot Bosox Open Series With Yanks

NEW YORK New York faces the Red Sox in the opener of a three game set at Yankee Stadium. Boston has won 43 of 90 and trails by a game and a half for the lead in the American League. Pinky Higgins hints he will start Willard Nixon against Whitey Ford in game one while New York's lineup and pitching plans remain unsettled.

Chicago Boston Detroit New York Boston Red Sox Yankee Stadium New York Yan Sox Toe Tanke Mack Pinky Higgins Willard Nixon Whitey" Ford Nixon Yanks Tres Erin Manegar Cary Stang Bob Turley Highgins

Tam International Cup Precedes Golfing Storm at Tam O'Shanter

The article previews the Tam International Cup ahead of a golfing event at Tam O'Shanter on Thursday. Details are scarce due to damaged text, but it references prize actions and entries, with mentions of expectations and schedules surrounding the tournament.

Tam O'Shanter

Williams may exit baseball after 1951 season

Chauncey hosts Nelsonville VFW in an exhibition game as Davey Williams of the New York Giants, a key in 1951 and 1954 pennant runs, learns there is no evidence of a slipped disk in his spine. The season could determine the future of his five year major league career.

York Davey Williams New York Giants Iacey Sunings Michigan State Chauncey Notre Dame New York Virgil Akins Sam Boulmetis Monmouth Park Machen Redding Calif

Maple Leafs Lose Power in Odd Captioned Game

In other games the Rochester Red Wings edged the pace-setting Montreal Royals 7-6 and the Richmond Virginians defeated the Columbus Jets 4-3 in 1 innings.

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