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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
8
Major League results show Chicago narrowing Cleveland's lead after a strong weekend. Pierce and Rivera powered a White Sox win while New York, Brooklyn and Milwaukee split, keeping the pennant race unresolved with 42 games left for Chicago.
Cincinnati Redlegs defeated the Detroit Tigers 8 to 1 in an exhibition at Busch Stadium. Ted Kluszewski hit his 40th and 41st homers of the season. Pitcher Pobol earned his seventh win in 13 decisions as the Reds continued their push toward a first division berth.
Roberts edged Newcombe 3-2 in ten innings to remain the majors leading winner with 19 victories. The Phillies ace leads in earned run average at 2.86 while Newcombe sits at 2.94. Roberts has pitched the most innings and games, with Newcombe close in starts and strikeouts, each boasting one shutout and few walks.
Ex exhibition results point to high scoring in the NJ Football League this season. Norman Strader, new coach of the 49ers, boasted toughness as his squad hammered the Steelers 60 to 14 in Sacramento. Tobin Rote led the Packers to a 31 24 win over the Giants with a late TD pass. Eagles edged the Giants 21 6 at Hershey as Hugh McKinenn paced the attack.
A student from Raheny Sock won the All American Soap Box Derby crown today. He secured the victory after a gravity powered run that impressed the crowd and earned a college scholarship to Georgetown University to study medicine.
In Athens Ohio region readers are invited to submit the full name, unit and address of service members for the Military Mail Call column. The Messenger of Athens invites entries from towns nationwide, with free service and clear identification of sender.
Veterans Bill Seixas and Tony Trabert, both top seeds, defend their No 1 domestic status at an important long match event. Trabert, 24, from Cincinnati, teams with Seixas, 32, a Philadelphia native, as they hold net interest and title hopes in a major tourney.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Baltimore Colts with a 21 to 0 score. San Francisco trounced Pittsburgh 60 to 14. Green Bay edged New York 31 to 24 in a day of NFL results, with several teams posting notable victories.
In a final round clash the Redlands team meets undefeated Munhall, Pa in California tonight for a spot in the Prep League World Series finals. A Redlands win would force a rematch with Munhall.
In the misted report of regional play Hocking defeats Valle Faciatis 3.1 while New Marshielé bests Albany 3 Zero McArthur's.
Ted Klu snowski of the Cincinnati Redlegs increased his total to 41 runs in the club's 118th game, six games ahead of Babe Ruth's pace when he set his major league record of 60 in 1927. The Babe did not reach his 60 until his 124th game.
Bill Biggs shot a 74 to lead the ACC Sunday Golf tournament at Athens Country Club and finished with 68 handicap-adjusted. Several players followed in a tight scoring order as second round matchups for the club championship and title events were listed with pairings and potential clashes among Riley Snyder, Jack Aigeo, George Merchant, and others.
In the International League race Montreal Royals meet Toronto at Maple Leaf Stadium with a close title chase. Rochester trimmed Montreal in a key twin bill while Havana swept Syracuse as leaders close the gap behind them. Dick Hoover spun a seven inning no hitter in Columbus, a 10 0 nightcap win after a 5 3 victory in the opener.
The article centers on Kluszewski failing to adjust during the eighth inning as Cal carting and Arroyo vie for a 5 4 extra inning win. A quote notes confidence in Arroyo and a misplayed homer by a hitter described as a slow curve outside.
The New York Yankees optioned veteran reliever Jim Konstanty and 19 year old Bob Richardson to Richmond in the International League to clear roster space for 1954 American League rookie of the year Bob Grim. Grim was taken off the inactive list due to a sore elbow and Gary Rip Coleman was added from Denver. The moves allow recall of Konstanty and Richardson when clubs may carry up to 40 players.
Paris baseball game ends 11-3 as the Beulah Park Lakers defeat Columbus to claim the state championship. The victory earns Beulah a berth in the National Baseball Congress tournament starting August 19 in Wichita Kansas. This is Beulah Park’s second straight state title.
The fragment lists players with home runs and triples across teams Milwaukee Pittsburgh New York Boston Detroit Kansas City and Chicago. It notes pitching leaders like Newcombe Erskine and Mantle along with stolen bases by Rivers Jensen and Winozo, reflecting a historic box score style and brief notes on flooding diverting water.
Australia nears the Davis Cup challenge round as the doubles team of Hartwig and Hoad eyes victory over Italy to set up a duel with the United States in Forest Hills. Rosewall and Laver? Renowned openers sealed singles wins, Rosewall beating Pietrangeli while Laver defeated Gardini in straight sets.
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