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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

10

Indians Edge Chisox in Tight AL Race Update

The Indians won by two and held second place as Chicago and New York battled for the lead. Detroit fell back after a Thursday loss while Boston and Newark swapped positions in pursuit, and the Yankees dropped three games behind after a 2-1 setback at Yankee Stadium.

Wilny Cleveland Chicago New York Boston Detroit Indians Kansas City Newark Yankee Stadium Red Sox

Reds Reach First Division Bid With Series Opener

Reds travel to St. Louis to face the Cardinals in the opener of a three game set as Cincinnati trails for a first division berth. Joe Nuxhall seeks win number 13 for the Reds while Luis Arroyo starts for St. Louis, with Chicago reports noting Cincinnati won three of four to boost hopes.

ST. Louis Tencinnati Redlegs St. Louis Cardinals Joe Nuxhall Cincinnatians Luis Arroyo Cards Reds Cardinals Birdie Tebbetts Chicago Johnny Temple Jie King Wally Smoky Burgess Ted Klussewski Wally Post Sue Gus Bell Stan Palys Rome Thocky Bridges Temple Burgessin Om Bie Rissa Cubs Kluszewski Ernie Banks Vern Stephens Boston Red Sox Roy McMillan Hank Sauer Jim Bolger Fig Hatshell

Fight Results By The Associated Pros

Salt Lake City Mile Sav age 158 Salt Lake City out celes Hetty Lime 118 Ware. Los Angeles Irish Wayn Cooke 127 Los Angeles stopped Vic Bison 126 Buffalo NY. Liverpool England Art Towne 189 New York knocked out Johnny Sullivan 161 Great Britain met Cub Johnny Klippstein gain ed his fourth victory in 11 decisions with his hitless two inning relief job. Hal Jeffcoat was charged with the defeat.

Salt Lake City Mile Savage Los Angeles Irish Wayn Cooke Vic Bison Buffalo Liverpool England Art ‘Towne New York Johnny Sullivan Great Britain Johnny Klippstein Sions Hal Jeffcoat

College Boys Face San Pros In Tight Exhibition Match

College players challenge the San Pros using a passing game as National League games feature Pittsburgh at New York Milwaukee at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis with results showing St Louis over Milwaukee 1 0 and Cincinnati 6 Chicago 3. Other matches include Brooklyn at Kansas City Washington at New York and New York at Baltimore.

Pittsburgh New York Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati St Louis St. Louie Cleago Brooklyn Ehutuceh Philadelphia St. Louis Pittabur James Dailey Soldier ABC Witl Be

Cardinals edge in eighth for 4-0 softball win

In a state tournament setting, the Cardinals pitching limited opponents to one hit as Johnny Logan’s leadoff single in the seventh and eight strikeouts powered a 4-0 victory. The day’s schedule included several matches with 16 teams in the field and double elimination format, concluding Wednesday.

Amociate Press Willard Schmit Johnny Logan Gseringfield Ohio Braves Twin Hil Jim Rivera Sox Rove

Phillies field near identical lineup vs Dodgers in key game

The 1950 NL champions the Phillies return with most of the same starters facing the Brooklyn Dodgers led by Eddie Waitkus at first base and Granny Hamner at second. Only second baseman Mike Goliat and outfielder Dick Sisler miss the current lineup.

Sovelenia Philadelphia Phillies Mike Go- Hat Dick Sisler Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Eddie Waitkus Baltimore Phils Granny Hamner

Feller Helps Secure Chagrin Valley Little League Charter

Bob Feller and three others secured a non profit corporation charter for the Chagrin Valley Little League Inc from Secretary Ted W. Brown. The item notes the event amid a broader sports and charity backdrop with All Star references and attendance projections.

Columbus Clevelan Bob Feller Chagrin Valley Little League, Inc Ted W. Brown Ham's

American League Batting and Fielding Leaders

Reading shows batting leaders Kaine and Kuenn of Detroit with high averages and runs batted in by Jensen and Snider. Notable leaders include Mantle of New York for home runs and Rivera of Chicago for stolen bases with other players and teams listed in fragmented form.

Associated Proms Als Kaine Detroit Kuenn Tuns Kaline Mantle New York Jensen Boston Boone WITS Goodman Olney Zermal Kansas City Rivera Chicago Mi‘wove Byene Donovan

Williams Notches 2001st Hit in Classic Yankee moment

In New York the scene captured Ted Williams reacting to his 2001st major league hit as a high fly ball dropped in the left center field gap. Phil Risuto and teammates misplayed the play while Williams watched the ball sail into the stands for a memorable mark.

New York Ted Willams Phil Risguto Piston Howard Mickey Mantle Williams Ted Rommel Wiliams Red Sox

Aussies in Italy Today Face Singles and Doubles Tests

Australia seeks wins in Italy with singles matches featuring a muscular blond star and Kent Rosewall set to meet Nicola Pretan ee. doubles pair Petraneeh and Joriands Stra scheduled as well.

Pitt Yadel Pima Head Australia United States Fausto Gardini Kent Rosewall Nicola Pretranee Satari Agulot Petraneeh I Joriands Stra Ial Aed Sune

Athens Gridders Report for Medical Examinations Monday

Athens high school football candidates report to the high school stadium Monday at 10 a.m. for medical examinations. Coach George Riser will supervise fittings and equipment issuance. protective gear will be issued and training begins on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Atheens High School George Riser

Top Archers Fire Last Arrows Today

In Oxford Ohio contenders close the National Archery Association tournament final day with leaders Joe Fries of Los Angeles and O K Smathers of Brevard NC. Mrs Artie Palkowski Norwalk CA leads women’s division as Richard Carlson Sacramento and Nancy Breneman Columbus top junior girl class.

Oxford Ohio National Archery Association Joe Fries Los Angeles O. K. Smathers Brevard N.C Artie Palkowski Norwalk Calif Richard Carlson Sacramento Jed Nancy Breneman Columbus

Carbon Hill Fisherman Lands 29-Pound Catfish

Nelsonville man Siover of Carbon Hill caught a 29 pound catfish from the Muskingum River in Carbon Hill on Tuesday. The sizable catch, possibly a local record, was landed after over 30 minutes using a spinning red reel with an eight pound test line and a six pound test leader.

Rigney Hero Lifts Millers in 4-2 Win Over Toledo

Rigney, 35, doubled and hit a pinch hit homer to power the Minneapolis Millers to a 4-2 victory over Toledo, building a three game lead in the American Association pennant chase while other scores flowed around the league. Floyd Melliere earned the win as Charley Gorin took the loss.

Asocmueaeres Charley Gorin

Defiance Town Wins Regional Final In Tight 1-0 Affair

Youngstown advances in regional finals after a 1-0 victory over Defiance. Wright earns win on a first inning error play, steals second, and scores on another miscue for the only run of the game.

Youngstown Um Town Tte Traiek Mich Butch Wright

HVA Slates: Full Card Sunday

Chauncey Sunnings seek to extend their perfect 3 0 half with a matchup against The Plains while New Marshfield aims for win number four on the road. Albany travels to McArthur as Chauncey and The Plains clash in a midseason Hocking Valley Association schedule.

Chauncey Willy Hocking Valley Hauncey New Marshfield Albany Wil Beafer Mearthur McArthur the Plains

Toronto Leafs overpower Buffalo Bisons in key win

Barnes, 27 year old righthander, struck out 14 in relief as the Leafs beat the Bisons 3 to 2. Corky Valentine allowed three hits over nine, fanning five, to seal the win. Jets dropped their eighth straight, while Montreal Royals and Havana Sugar Kings closed in.

Frank Barnes Toronto Maple Leafs Weiser Va Anes Buffalo Bisons Leafs Bisons Montreal Royals Rochester Wings Havana Sugar Kings Columbus Jets Syracuse Chiefs Bisse Rocester Virginians Eadie Blake Paul Lape Tey Corky Valentine Cinc Cinnatl Redieg Jets Valentine Russ Sylvan Valente Gus “Keriasakos Lowe

Ashland Wins State Little League Title

Ashland defeated Youngstown Eastern 9 2 to claim the state Little League championship before about 000 fans. Key homers by Hipp Laugh Briggs powered a five run rally after a second inning blast. Ashland will advance to the Joliet regional.

Ashland Caron Asnany Youngstown Joliet Dim Hipp Roger Laugh Jim Briggs

Youngsters Shoot 66 in Opening Round

Report of a golf event opens with a 66 by a group nicknamed the Youngsters. The piece references Tam O'Shanter and Yukon tourney context, noting several players and a rough draft of scores plus monetary stakes.

Canchaslovakian Orsers Golf Gold Yukon

Local Sports Night Recap of Open Tourney and League Leaders

The report notes close finishes and standout players across multiple leagues. Fred Hawkine and Bob Wininger were near the top at 61, with Antonio Cerda and Henry Ranvor also high scorers. Orcas and locals in Cedartown show Jacks Bar and Grill prominent as the focus of recent results.

Ek Shore Thole Fred Hawkine Bob Wininger Antonio Cerda Buenos Aires Henry Ranvor Tonga Jay Hebert Pancheng Gartner Deinwonne Pate Rea Ter Thomson Eerie Belee Opposte Enettey Mayfield Walker I Logan Merchants OPH Bby Prise Wee Cro Gloria Cedartown

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