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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1958

Page

10

Redlegs Edge Phils on Suspended Game Then Fall in Regular

Cincinnati wins the suspended 13th inning affair 12-11 but drops the regularly scheduled game 5-4 to Philadelphia in 10 innings. Alex Grammas led the Redlegs with 3 hits in 4 trips, Ed Bailey homered, and Willie Jones delivered the decisive single for Philadelphia as the Phils pull even in the doubleheader.

Redlegs Phillies Philadelphia Alex Grammas Cincinnati Redlegs Rhinelanders Phils Redleg Ed Bailey Jerry Lynch Willie Jones Grammas Lynch Richie Ashburn Frankie Robinson Johnny Temple Dick Farrel Robinson Tom Acker Jack Sanford Ray Semproch Philadephia Ab-R-H Cincinnati ABRH Ashburn Miksis Hemus Thurman If Bouchee Jones Dropo Anderson Is Lynch Rs Fernandez Ss Bailey c Sawatski P Ll Grammas Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco

Pair Of Fox Doubles Spark White Sox To 3 1 Win

Nellie FoxCollected two doubles as Chicago built a 3 1 victory over Cleveland. Fox drove in one run and scored twice as Billy Pierce won his 12th, allowing seven hits. Fox's timely power and a double steal helped the Sox erase Narleski and hand Cleveland a loss.

Fox White Sox Indians Chicago Cleveland Ray Narleski Narleski Chisox Luis Aparicio Aparicio Jim Landis Landis Ray Boone Nixon Harrell Avila Sue Power Noeni Cleve Landis Lollar Ja Nixon Land Goodman Boone E- Vernon Esposito Colavito Rivera Smith Hunter Jane Pierce Acai Narieski Moran Sical Narieski Ferrarese Narieski Napp Rommel Rice

All-Stars to open up in clash with Lions at Soldier Field

Chicago. College All-Stars plan a wide-open style against the Detroit Lions Friday night at Soldier Field. Otto Graham says they cannot outmuscle the pros and will rely on speed and passing to overcome a two touchdown underdog, aiming to make a quick team transition for the 25th midsummer classic. The 1958 squad features size and speed, after a 24-7 scrimmage loss to the Chicago Bears in camp.

Jim Ninowski Chicago Soldier Field Detroit Lions Soldiers Field Graham Chicago Bears Bears Stars

Pirates Rally Stuns Braves as Pennant Fever Grows

Pirates defeat Milwaukee 6 4 at Forbes Field, narrowing NL lead to six games. Night crowd of 38 938 second largest for a Forbes Field night game roars as Pittsburgh fans hail a hot stretch of 16 wins in 21. Manager Murtaugh cautions not yet chasing pennant while GM Joe Brown celebrates. Warren Spahn takes the loss while Bob Friend earns the win.

Pittsburgh Forbes Field Pirates Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Danny Murtaugh Murtaugh Milwaukee Joe L. Brown Bob Friend Bob Friend Warren Spahn Braves

Shrine Golf Tourney Scheduled Tuesday

The annual Shrine golf tournament to be staged Tuesday at the Athens Country Club features Dr. Carl M. Bowman as general chairman. More than 100 entries from Southeastern Ohio are expected for the all day event ending with an evening dinner. Prizes will be awarded in various play categories.

Shrine Athens Country Club Carl M. Bowman Ohio

Monday baseball results across leagues

Scores from Chicago versus Cleveland Baltimore facing New York Boston versus Washington Kansas City clashing with Detroit on Monday. No further details provided.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Kaltimore Washington Kansas City Baltimore Hkoston Kuenn Kaline Power Lemon Tuttle Jensen Mantle Sievers Aparicio Rivera Landis Turley Delock Hyde Wynn Bunning

Middlecoff Wins Milwaukee Open In Record 264

Cary Middlecoff captured the Milwaukee Open with a 16 under par 264 at Tripoli Golf Club earning $13,500. He finished one stroke ahead of Bob Rosburg who totaled 266, while Bill Casper Jr. was third at 267 and Sam Snead tied with Bob Goalby for fourth at 270.

Milwaukee Cary Middlecoeff Tripoli Golf Club Memphis Middlecoff Tripoli Bob Rosburg Palo Alto Calif Bill Casper Jr Apple Valley Rosburg Casper Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bob Goalby Belleville Ill

Showers Threat as Legion Meet Enters 2nd Round

In Columbus rain halted the Ohio American Legion Junior Baseball Tourney, delaying games and forcing shifts to other city fields. Monday’s line scores show close contests among Zanesville, Preeks, Akron, Seabeck, Lancaster, Newark, Defiance, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Portsmouth as teams attempt to complete the second round.

Legion Columbus Ohio American Legion Ohio State University

Stress Placing Emphasis On Browns Punters In Camp

Browns coach Paul Brown stressed punting on Monday with emphasis on punt returns. Junior Wren will punt in the exhibition opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Akron, with Kenny Konz handling second duties. Rejected rookies include Jim Thompson Sebest and Ed Prelock, reducing punting candidates.

Hiram Ohio Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Browns Brown Junior Wren Pittsburgh Steelers Akron Kenny Konz Jim Thompson Benedict College John Sebest Ed Prelock

Rams Cut Four Rookies From Training Camp

Four rookies were released by the Los Angeles Rams reducing the pool of first year candidates to 24. The cuts announced Monday include Gerald Schweitzer College of the Pacific end George Boyer Florida State center John Klotz Pennsylvania Military Institute tackle and John Mitchell Texas Christian guard. Six remaining rookies are in Chicago preparing for Friday's All Star Detroit Lions game.

Los Angeles Rams Redlands Calif Chicago Detroit Lions Gerald Schweitzer College of the Pacific George Boyer Florida State Center John Klotz Pennsylvania Military Institute John Mitchell Texas Christian Guard

Wimbledon Champs Enter National Meet

Wimbledon champions Althea Gibson of New York and Maria Bueno of Brazil were entered in the 78th National Doubles Tennis Championships at Longwood in Brookline Mass. Britain's Wightman Cup Team Christine Truman and Ann Hayden filed entries. Gibson recently defeated Truman for the Wimbledon singles title.

Brookline Mass Althea Gibson New York Maria Bueno Brazil Longwood Britain Christine Truman Ann Hayden Miss Gibson Miss Truman

Results Revealed for Mixed League Play at Athens Club

The Dubbers upset the Pros 11 to 4. The Hookers defeated the Lodbusters 11 to 5. The Putters and Divdt Diggers and the Slicers Bogies each finished 92 to 64.

Athens Country Club Dubbers

Australian bout ends with Stanley outpointing Williams

In Sydney Bill Stanley defeats Al Williams by outpoint for a noted win. In Las Vegas Jimmy Feaster stops Kid Centella in a separate card. The results place Stanley and Feaster as the decisive victors in their respective bouts.

Sydney Bill Stanley Australia al Williams U. S Las Vegas Nev Jimmy Feaster Kid Centella New Orleans

Highwood Edges Massillon in World Series Opener

Highwood Illinois defeated Massillon Ohio 1 to 0 in the first round of the Prep League World Series baseball tournament for boys held in Munhall.

Pittsburgh Highwood Ill Massillon Ohio Munhall

Cubs blank Padres in exhibition game rout

Chicago Cubs defeated San Diego 8-0 in an exhibition game. Moe Drabowsky and Bob Anderson limited the Pacific Coast League club to six hits.

San Diego Calif Chicago Cubs Moe Drabowsky Bob Anderson

Schedule of games for morning and afternoon slots

At 9 a.m. Portsmouth faces De fiance while Elyria meets Lancaster and Zanesville plays Steubenville. A 12 noon game pairs Columbus with Piqua. At 1 p.m. Cincinnati takes on Euclid and Newark plays Celina. At 3 p.m. Akron battles Warren.

Portsmouth Defiance Elyria Lancaster Zanesville Steubenville Columbus Piqua Cincinnati Euclid Newark Celina Akron Warren

Hitters Stars From Both Leagues In 1960 Season Standouts

American League leaders include Mantle 88 runs and Jensen 160 RBIs with Boston, Sievers and Cerv strong in homers. National League top players feature Banks with 34 home runs and Mays 145 hits, while Musial and Ashburn post high at bats and runs.

Jensen Boston Sievers Washington Cerv Kansas City Malzone Fox Chicago Power Cleveland Musial St. Louis Ashburn Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Banks Aaron Milwaukee Thomas Pittsburgh Anderson Hoak Cincinnati Skinner

Realty Outfit Leads Men’s Booster League Bowling Standings

Realty Outfit, led by Dave ONeal Insurance and Realty, remains top with a 3 to 0 win over A. E. Thomas Insurance in Nelsonville. They own a 23 to 7 record while Pepsi-Cola sits second at 18 to 12. Jokers beat TV Service 2 to 1 and Pepsi-Cola defeated the Clowns 2 to 1. Standings and top bowlers follow.

Dave O’neal Dave O'Neal Realty Pepsi Cola A. E. Thomas Ins Thomas O Larry Carycraft Olen Neal Iaceraaiinntorn Jack Smith Aee Ae Ee Phil Hecker Ee Curtis Cupp Fred Holshorts Bob Tillis Ee Max Jarrell Ee Eee Chamberlain Woodie King Willie Wilson Mike Snodgrass

Cardinals top Beavers in exhibition game

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Portland Beavers 7-1 in an exhibition at Portland before 21,029 fans. Portland pitchers yielded 13 hits, including three to Gene Freese who had a double and two singles. George Freese, Portland third baseman and Gene’s brother, homered for the lone Portland run.

Portland Ore St. Louis Cardinals Portland Beavers Bill Brenner Gene Freese

Two Games Tuesday In City Softball Loop

Rained out Monday evening in the City Softball League Swear ingens will meet the Pepsi Coal outfit Tuesday evening at 6 on the Ohio University field. A regularly scheduled game Rob erts Clothing and Royal McBee is also on the schedule for the evening.

Swearingens Pepsi Coal Outfit Ohio University Roberts Clothing Royal McBee

Orioles sweep Yankees as Woodling paces 9-3 win

Gene Woodling went 5-for-5 with three RBIs, four singles and a homer in the 9-3 Orioles win after taking the opener 3-2. Billy Pierce blanked the Indians on two hits through six innings for a 3-1 White Sox victory.

Gene Woodling Orioles Yankees Billy Pierce White Sox Indians

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