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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

10

Yankees Lose and Regain Lead in Idle Day

In a chaotic recap, the Yankees drop to hold first again after an idle day. The Red Sox, Cubs, and Braves all win as Cleveland and Detroit stumble, with Vic Power and Minnie Minoso delivering key hits in tight schedules.

Alesheader Cleveland Eck White ‘Sox Thaing Detroit White Sox Vic Power Wovrun Harry Byrd Ueft Titer Sherri Lollar Tox’ Beck Lyrd Renna San de Virgil Trucks Sox Minnie Minoso Tiger Frank ‘Narieski Harvey Kivena Cubs Redleg Paul Miner Art Fowler Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Warren Spann Bill Bruton Chuck Tanner Narry Jackson

National gun meets set at Vandalia and Camp Perry

The Grand American Trap at Vandalia and a national rifle meet at Camp Perry attract shooters from many states and overseas. Prize money totals about a half million dollars with amateur and professional entrants, while entry fees and travel costs apply for some events. The Armed Forces and National Rifle Association back training, with ball and patch weapons and historic arms in some events.

CaLumpus N—R Ind Vandalia Canada Mexico Juba Canal Zone Camp Perry National Board For the Promotion of Rifle Prac Sexe Armed Forces Naional Rifle Assn Markamen

Sun Kings Travel to Albany for Critical HVA Tilt

The Sun Kings face their toughest test of the season as they travel to Albany for a makeup HVA game. A Chauncey win would force a showdown with Longstretch for the second half title, while Albany has lost all three meetings this season and may be out of the title chase.

Ggaunceys Sun Kings Albany Valley Association Chaun Longstretch the Plains Sun Kings Chauncey Sarshtiela Chauncey F Tomgstreth Lona Streth

Swaps Races Sets Up Possible Record at Arlington

Washi Park presents Swaps in the Ami Derby turf debutiming race with a strong field including Traffic Judge and Nashua rivalries. American track records loom as Swaps aims for a potential 1 mile 54 4 5. Hasty Mouse Farm’s Intan sets recent marks. Shoemaker guides Snape in the featured event and the $100000 Winners Take All.

Orcas OP Washi Park Toleanie Hasty Mouse Farm Intan Thursay Sapa Wille Shoemaker Snape Nashua Washington Park Honey Summer Solatice Parador

South Pony Stars Win South Pony Stars Triumph

South Pony Stars defeated the North, overcoming a late rally. Virgi charris Sr led the South with a five-run third inning, while Ben Franklin and Rusty Wamsley contributed on the mound and in field.

Ben Franklin Rusty Wamsley

Farmers Hunters Club To Meet In Athens County

The Athens County Farmers and Hunters Club will meet to discuss upcoming events and local agricultural issues. Members from area farms and hunting groups are expected to attend, with agenda items including outreach and community safety.

Farmers, Hunters Club Athens County Farmers Ad Hunters Club

Algeo and Butts Lead Athens Country Club Foes

Four more golfers were eliminated in the Athens Country Clubs championship. Carl Bradbury fell to Ack Algeo. Garrison, led by Dr. Bob But, was defeated by Len Begg who beat Earl Davis. Kim Cus ley edged Ralph Dupier and Ken Woogerd defeated F McAnall as three winners advance to the semifinals.

Gouers Yest Carl Bradbury Ack Algeo Lick Garrison Bob But Bradbury Coon Fred Swearingen Len Begg Earl Davis Ley Kim Cusley Ralph Dupier Ken Woogerd F McAnall

Doak Walker to Lead Lions in Cotton Bowl Farewell

Dallas crowds 30 000 expect Doak Walker to end his college career in the Cotton Bowl while the Detroit Lions face the Philadelphia Eagles in a high profile pro game. Walker, a three time All America star, headlines the night as a football swan song and a showcase for strong professional and college talent.

Dallas Tex Doak Walker Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Walker

Additional Shooting Days Added To Duck Season

Federal regulations extend the Mississippi Flyway duck season to January 13 1986 adding five days. States set dates. Mississippi Flyway states get 70 days. Shooting hours begin at noon with possible noontime openings. bag limits include ducks geese and coots with specified limits. The season closure notice follows.

Syanmanetun Misnaipot Fish and Wildlife Ser Mississippi Flyway Mississipi Fish and Wildlife Service Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Iowa Kentucky Gan Minnesota Canada

No-Hit Games Spark Brief Baseball Week Summary

In a flurry of late season activity two no hitters occurred within a week. Ken Lehman of Montreal pitched a perfection effort in the opener of a Columbus doubleheader, while Dick Hoover followed with a one walk no hitter against Richmond earlier in the year. Al Lary of Buffalo briefly matched the spark with a seven inning perfect game, yet the Royals still split a twin bill losing the second game 6 3. Buffalo and Syracuse split their twin bills. Rochester edged Havana 7 3 to close within two and a half games of the leaders.

Aly Ken Lehman Montreal Acevetty Columbus Dick Hoover Richmondarlier Apel Dike Markell Rochester al’ Lary Baffaloo Royals Toconta Richmond Dim Konstanty Buffalo Syracuse Bisons Havana

Dow's Putting Off Athens Prof Quits Tournament

Dow's putting woes continued as an Athens professor quit the Canadian Open Golf Championship. He faltered on the 14th green, tossed his club in frustration, and said let's be honest. Finsterwald finished with a 35 and had three putts on the 12th. on the 15th he missed his opportunity.

Dow Athens Prof Finsterwald

Gallipolis Little League standings stay the same

In Gallipolis, the Athletics crushed the White Sox 14 to 1, narrowing the Yankees’ lead to one game while the Red Sox extended a six game skid. The Yanks idle. two make up games scheduled 6:30 pm Saturday with Yanks vs White Sox and Indians vs Tigers at Memorial and GSI diamonds respectively. Tigers vs Red Sox at 3:30 pm. Babe Ruth League world series semi finals feature Oakland Birmingham Clarks meets Terre Haute tonight.

Gallipolis Athletics White Sox Yankees Onty Red Sox Geat Indians Yanks Tigers Morial Field GSI Austin Tex Oakland Irmingham and Clarks Terre Hau Ind Aight

Baseball Scores and Schedules From Local Leagues

Local and regional baseball results and upcoming games across leagues include Montreal Columbus Toronto Richmond Havana Syracuse Buffalo and Rochester matchups. Notable feats show Lincoln winning the region title after a 14 inning 7 to 6 victory for the American Legion junior tournament.

New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Montreal Columbus Buffalo Syracuse Richmond Toronto Rochester Havana American Association Minneapols Indianapolis Charleston Louisville Omaha Denver Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Tndiaape Oui Te Pau Amerian Legion

Dodgers consider Jersey City home games and new park

O Malley signals intent to relocate seven Dodgers home games to Jersey City next season. Officials debate funding and legal hurdles for a new stadium as authorities question the city’s power to condemn property for the project.

Dodgers Jersey City O'Malley Nctives O Malley Eubete Ia Town Thers Brooklyn Shse City Cleveland Balimore Kansas City Cy Fathers Hudson River Queens Brooks

Skish Events Open With National Fly Casting Tournment

Bryyvin competition begins today as Jon Tarantino of San Francisco defends two past titles. Richard Ward of Washington sets records with a 386 foot cast and 368 foot average in the 3-8 ounce event, winning that category. Tarantino posts a 483 foot long cast but settles for third in the overall marks. Billy Lovely of St. Louis tops the 427 2-3 average. Dot Meyer of Burbank wins the spinning accuracy event with a 249 percent foot average.

Bryyvin Jon Tarantino San Franisco Tarantino Richard Ward Washington Ward Billy Lovely St. Louis Dot Meyer Burbank Calif

National Doubles Tennis Tourney Moves Indoors

The 75th National Doubles tennis championship shifts from Longwood grass to indoor courts after two days of rain and a Davis Cup withdrawal threat from U S and Australian players. Billy Talbert warns his four players may withdraw to defend the Cup in Australia. the tournament quarterfinals are postponed and reordered.

Pmoorlace Somae Long ‘Wood U. S U.S Australia

16 Year Old Paces Jaycee Golf Race

In Columbus Georgia a 16 year old led the Jaycee golf event with a 34 36 10 for a total 80. Phil Rodgers of San Diego faced a three stroke lead as Sam Carmichael Martinsville Indiana posted a first round 86 with a 40 34 74. Jack Rule Waterloo Iowa sat in third with 70 71 inetre.

Volumbus Phil Rodgers San Diego Tors Columbus Sam Carmichael Martinsville Ind Jack Rule Waterloo Iowa

Chester Coach Calls Gridders for Football Tryouts

Chester High School coach Hartsell Dodi asks all boys hoping to join the football team to report Saturday at Boar Old Boys from Tup Vere Plaine are eligible to return. Orange schools have been consolidated and tryouts will determine the roster.

Chester's Hartsell Dodias Am Boar Tupvere Plaine Eligie Reutine-Orange

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