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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1952

Page

10

Miller Debut Revives Fans Memory of Good Old Days

Miller's six hit shutout over the Cubs as a 24 year old with Columbus roots the Cardinals on a potential run. Haddix discharged from the Army to join St Louis, while Brooklyn leads the league as Giants endure rainouts.

Stu Miller St. Louis Cardinals Bill Hallaghan Dizzy Paul Dean Howile Pollet Harry Brecheen Miller Columbus Chicago Cubs Bill Serena Hal Rice Red Schoendienst Bob Rush Brooklyn Harvey Haddix Cards Haddix Fort Dix Dodgers New York Giants Giants New York St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Yankees Cleveland Yanks Washington Detroit Philadelphia A's Billy Hitchcock Gus Zernial Red Sox Chicago White Sox Dyck Gene Bearden Bearden

Casey Stengel Says Yankees Will Win Despite Bench Woes

New York manager Casey Stengel voices confidence the Yankees will win the American League pennant while criticizing the bench and Kansas City farmhand performances. He cites weak hitting from Segrist and Carey and poor pitching from Schaeffer and Gorman as key concerns. Stengel notes the club leads the league by 2½ games with one more long trip remaining.

NEW York Casey Stengel New York Yankees Felows Pauvy Brown Gerry Coleman Tom Og Stengel Kansas City Yankee Stadium Mars Bob Cerv Yanks Kal Segrist Segrist Andy Carey Harry Schaeffer Tom Gorman

Tom Sharkey Faces Life's Toughest Bout

Sailor Tom Sharkey, once a feared boxing figure, battles old age and illness in a San Francisco hospital. Penniless on entry, he now receives aid from a committee led by Parker Maddux and Louis Lurie as funds for medical and daily needs struggle to rise beyond a thousand dollars. Sharkey, born November 26, 1873 in Dundalk, Ireland, nears his 79th birthday.

San Francisco Tom Sharkey Sharkey San Francisco Hospital Parker Maddux Louis Lurie Marquis of Queensbury John L. Sullivan James J. Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons James J. Jeffries Dundalk Ireland

All-Stars Set Terrifying T Formation Against Rams

In Chicago Soldier Field Friday, the College All-Stars prepared to challenge the Los Angeles Rams in a televised and radio broadcast game. Coach Bobby Dodd’s 50-man squad has built a powerful T formation, seeking a long-awaited victory since 1950, while Rams coach Joe Stydahar contends the pros can win if they commit fully.

Chicago Los Angeles Rams Soldier Field Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Los Angeles Joe Stydahar Jumbo Joe

Pedigo Tops Amateur Field At Rubber City Open

Roger Pedigo of Athens posted the best amateur score with 213 over 54 holes in Akron Ohio. Jay Hebert of Erie won the tournament and the $1000 first prize, while Ted Huge and Dick Shoemaker split second with 207, and Don Finsterwald tied for sixth with Herman Keiser and Karl Christiansen. Gene Kunes of Cleveland finished fourth with 208.

Akron, O Roger Pedigo Athens Don Finsterwald Herman Keiser Lima Karl Christiansen Hillsboro Jay Hebert Erie Cleveland Ted Huge Dick Shoemaker Gene Kunes

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Associations

In the American League Philadelphia beat Boston 4 to 1. Chicago defeated St Louis 3 to 1. In the National League St Louis won 11 to 0 over Chicago. American Association results show Columbus 3 Kansas City 2 in 10 innings, Minneapolis 4 Indianapolis 2, Louisville 7 St Paul 4, Milwaukee at Charleston postponed by rain.

American Ear Club L Pet GB Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paulences Minneapolis

Baseball Stat Leaders Snapshot From 1950s Era League Scores

A compact listing of batting runs and leaders across teams including Musial St Louis Sauer Chicago and Thomson New York. Highlights include home runs by Sauer and Hodges and top pitching lines for Roe and Wilhelm with key leaders in steals doubles and strikeouts.

Musial St. Louis Kluszewski Cincinnati Lockman New York Sauer Chicago Thomson Mits Schoendienst Tpriples Slaughter Hodges Brooklyn Reese Jethroe Boston Roe Wilhelm Spahn Simmons Philadelphia Mizell Fain Woodling Joost Berra Doby Cleveland Robinson Fox Bauer Vernon Shantz Reynolds

Baseball League Schedule Across Cities and Times

A full day of major league matchups listed with game times and pitching matchups. Notable games include Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston with multiple starts, plus New York at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Chicago among others.

New York Brooklyn Shurch Podbielan Klippstein Kelly

Browns Secure Walkoff Win as Dyck Homers Twice

Jim Dyck hit two home runs to lift the Browns over the White Sox 3-2 with a run in the 11th after tying the game in the eighth. Stuart Miller, rookie of the Cardinals from Columbus, delivered a six hit shutout in a 1-0 victory over Chicago.

Jim Dyck Browns White Sox Stuart Miller Cards Columbus Chicago

Pony of Greentree Sentry Linked to Poole Stable Ties

A pony owned by George Poole and trained by John Gaver’s assistant is the Greentree Stable escort to the post. The animal is a full brother to One Hitter, sired by Shut Out and out of Bold Anna by Bold Venture, highlighting notable breeding.

Greentree Stable George Poole John Gaver Bold Anna Bold Venture

Tribe Browns In Twin-Bill At Municipal Stadium

Cleveland Indians scheduled a doubleheader with St. Louis at Municipal Stadium after rainouts. Bob Feller and Early Wynn pitched for the Indians while Cliff Fannin and Duane Pillette started for the Browns. Al Lopez noted Tuesday’s rainout helped Mike Garcia prepare for Detroit.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians St. Louis Municipal Stadium Bob Feller Early Wynn Tribesmen New York Yankees Feller Browns Cliff Fannin Duane Pillette al Lopez Mike Garcia Detroit

Smithers to Referee Logan Wrestling Show

Logan Jack Smithers named referee for a Thursday night outdoor wrestling event in Columbus. Main bout features Big Bill Miller versus Buffy Silverstein with semi finals Neil Stewart vs Cora Combs and preliminary Larry Chene vs Joe Wolfe. Rain backup at the high school auditorium. tickets at the gate.

Paul Brown Smiling As Browns Rally On Hiram Campus

Coach Paul E Brown trains the Cleveland Browns at Hiram College after a title loss last December. He sees a strong roster with Otto Graham challenged by Patterman and Klosterman, Motley recovering form, and Ray Renfro making a fast bid as a spot runner and return man.

Fritz Howell HIRAM Paul E. Brown Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Eagles Hiram College Brown Otto Graham George Patterman Notre Dame Don Klosterman Loyola of Marion Motley Ray Renfro North Texas State College Browns

Large field of daring boats to race for Louis Johnson Trophy

Marietta hosts the 18th Mid-East Regatta on the Muskingum River with entrants from six states expected to compete for the Louis Johnson Trophy and other prizes. The event, run by Marietta Post 64 with sanctioning by the Mid-East Outboard Association and the American Power Boat Association, features a free-for-all trophy race finale and pre-race water-ski exhibitions by Pat Bradley and Jim Spoonemore.

Marietta Post 64 American Legion Mid- East Mid-East Outboard Association American Power Boat Association Louis Johnson Clarksburg W.va U.S. Secretary of Defense Dennis Martin Jackson Mich Milford Harrison Vermillion Ohio Pat Bradley Jim Spoonemore Marietta Tice Muskingum River

Middleport Grid Plans For Coming Season

Middleport coaches David Winefordner and Charles Stanley hold get acquainted meetings with prospective players and families at the high school. Winefordner moved his family to Middleport recently and has begun issuing physicals and equipment. Three full teams are anticipated and a pre school practice starts August 20 with a squad meeting August 19 at 7 p.m. to discuss schedules and practice details. Cincinnati Reds hit 44 home runs at Crosley Field in 1951 and 44 on the road.

Middleport David Winefordner Middleport Yellow Jacket Charles Stanley Winefordner the Plains Don Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field Reds

Opening Ohio drills invite 50 football players to preseason camp

Fifty players receive preseason invitation to Ohio University workouts starting September 1 under coach Carroll Widdoes. The group arrives August 31 in Athens for two daily sessions ahead of the Bobcats season opener September 7 against Morris Harvey College in Charleston.

Ohio University Carroll C. Widdoeg Athens Bobcats Morris Harvey College Charleston W. Va

Athens CC Championship Tourney Pairings Made

Pairings for the Athens vuntry Club championship tourney were released by club pro Bob Littler with first round matches due by Aug 18. Defending champion is Carl Bradbury, who beat Dick Guthrie in last year’s final.

Bob Littler Littler Carl Bradbury Dick Guthrie

Parking space at Delaware Park for 12000 cars

Delaware Park race track offers sufficient parking for 12 000 automobiles with parking areas totaling more than 65 acres.

Delaware Park Race Track

Blosser and Kerr Claim Partnership Tournament Crown

Kermit Blosser and Ken Kerr won the Partnership Tournament at Athens Country Club. Blosser shot 70 with a nine stroke handicap while Kerr finished 69 with a 16 stroke handicap for a 139 total. Urbach Barstow and Vance Davis tied for second at 140. Moore White were fourth at 141.

Kermit Blosser Ken Kerr Athens Country Club Bob Littler

Birds Beat Blues 3-2 in 10 Innings to Narrow Lead

Columbus defeated Kansas City 3-2 in ten innings to move one game behind the American Association leader Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s game with Charleston was rained out and a doubleheader was set for tonight. Indianapolis and Louisville beat St. Paul 7-4 as Ron Negray allowed six runs in seven innings.

Columbus Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Senators Charleston Indianapolis Louisville Ron Negray St. Paul

Fights Last Night Feature Los Angeles Boxing Results

In Los Angeles Fabela Chavez outpointed Baby Gutierrez in a 125 pounds bout while Eddie Chavez defeated Ricardo Castanon in San Jose 138 pounds. J T Atkinson noted as the first Florida Track coach, leading the Gators to their sole 1923 meet participation.

Los Angeles Fabela Chavez Baby Gutierrez San Diego San Jose Calif Eddie Chavez Ricardo Castanon Mexico City J. T. Atkinson University of Florida Gators

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