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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
21
Youth showed its heels in the See en at the Athens defeated Norm Dean. Jack Algeo defeated Bill Dick. Smail defeated Kermit. Dick Garrison defeated Dick Rutkos ie. In other championship fight matches, Bob Butts defeated Art.
Ohio lakes and streams show fair to good conditions with Atwood Leeville Seneca Clendening and Tappan named for best fishing. Rivers Big Miami Stillwater and Mad report considerable catch while Buckeye Lake Rocky Fork jockeys noted. Horse racing at Washington Park features Willie Shoemaker winning six rides ending with 243 wins for the year.
In Birmingham a county league adopts a resolution criticizing Little League Baseball Inc and urging southern leagues to study forming a regional organization while stressing preservation of local traditions and the 1983 champion status amid national governance tensions. The piece also references storm coverage and media outlets NBC CBS and ABC in related radio reporting.
Detroit reports Al Lopez says the Indians are not dying as they face a rough stretch. The manager insists the club remains in contention and will fight to turn around the season.
Tuesday schedule lists New York at Boston and other games with scores from Wednesday and Thursday. Caroline reports Canadian offer to play for Toronto Argonauts with Indiana turnout notes and discussion of players Lemon Narleski and Garcia in the Indians bullpen.
The listing highlights top performers in both leagues on 300 at bats. Kaline and Mantle lead with home runs and runs, while Jensen and Campanella top RBIs and batting. Pitching leaders include Newcombe and Jones with the most strikeouts, accompanied by other notable names and stats.
Xavier University graduate Dick Bering has been named head basketball coach at Cincinnati St. Xavier High School. He will replace Tom who shifts to full time football coaching. Bering is scheduled to be discharged from the Army in October and is a former Cincinnati Roger Bacon High School student athlete.
Loren Babe, ex Yankee and Athletic, slugged five hits and drove in two runs as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Royals 3-2 to retake first in the International League. Montreal split a doubleheader with Columbus. jets won opener 4-1, Royals took nightcap 7-1.
The Chicago debut is slated for Saturday and features riders including Summer Nolitice and Debut y Wille Hartack. Jonas Returns as Coach for Kent State. Kent State football coach becomes assistant to head coach Howard R. Wolferam, joining the school's coaching staff.
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