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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1957

Page

10

Giants New York to Move Franchise to San Francisco

After 75 years in New York the Giants announce relocation to San Francisco with a possible Dodgers move to Los Angeles. Move planned between October 1 31 with stadiums and contracts arranged and disputes over compensation to be settled by arbitration.

New York Giants San Francisco Brooklyn Dodgers Los An Coast League Baseball Ford Frick Red Sox Stoneham

Williams Stars as Red Sox Open Series with Indians

Terrible Ted Williams fuels a 1 0 Boston win early in the Indians series opener. Tom Gorman outduels Narleski in a pitching duel, with Tim Thompson driving in the only run on Cerv’s second base mishap. Indians fall to 1 loss in the homestand, 7 11 in the season series with Oakland.

Indians Cleveland Don Mossi Williams Red Sox Municipal Stadium Tom Brewer Boston Tribe New York Washington Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Ray Narleski Tom Gorman Narleski Tim Thompson Athletics Gorman Bob Cerv Billy Martin Cerv Russ Nixon Martin Woody Held Thompson Gene Woodling Bobby Avila Woodling Vic Power

Reds slump blamed on pitching despite Tebbetts support

Cincinnati General Manager Gabe Paul said he is to blame for the Reds slump, prioritizing a strengthening of the pitching staff. He defended Birdie Tebbetts while criticizing others, as Cincinnati faces a two night doubleheader with the Brooklyn Dodgers with Brooks Lawrence and Tom Acker starting against Johnny Podres and Danny McDevitt.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Redlegs Gabe Paul Redleg Birdie Tebbetts Paul Tebbetts Reds Rhinelanders Claude Osteen Reading Ohio Jay Hook Northwestern University Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Lawrence Tom Acker Johnny Podres Danny McDevitt

Browns Lack Pass Combo Test Rookies

The Browns evaluate replacements after Graham and Lavelli retire. Rookie end prospects Thurlow Cooper Frank Clarke Carl Isaacs compete for the right end spot while Isaacs shows candidate potential. Exhibition vs Steelers in Akron looms with Isaacs seen as best fit for extra end duties. In Clarksburg WVa Sappington resigns from Victory High to lead Howard Ohio High.

Cleveland Otto Graham Dante Lavelli Cleveland Browns Graham Lavelli Brown Browns Paul Brown Tommy O'Connell John Barton Thurlow Cooper Maine Frank Clarke Colorado Carl Isaacs Stanford Ray Renfro Pittsburgh Steelers Akron Cooner Clarke Isaacs Darrel Brewster Clarksburg W. Va P—J Neil] Sappington Victory High School Howard Ohio Knox Court

Dodgers Edge Dodgers in All Star Thriller

International League teams resume after the break as Brooklyn Dodgers fall 2-1 in 11 innings to a league rival. A 15,999 crowd witnessed a hard fought battle extending the champions to extra innings before triumphed by the other side.

Montreal Stars Brooklyn Dodgers

Jaycee Golfers Enter Round 2

Four sharpshooters led the 196 teenage entrants after a round at Ohio State's 6,810 yard course. Jack Vardaman David Leon Jimmy Gabrielson and W Ross Teter shot 73s to share early medalist pace while Jackie Nicklaus tied for 10th in the Jaycee junior tournament. The field faced rain and rough fairways as officials set a two day total of 165 or better for 72 hole medal play.

Columbus Ohio Jack Vardaman Anniston Ala David Leon Tucson Ariz Jimmy Gabrielson Athens W. Ross Teter Dallas Tex Ohio State University Ohio State Jackie Nicklaus Nicklaus Fargo N. D

Kine Captures Feature Race at Claybanks Speedway

Ken King in No 14 survived rough action to win the feature event over Pete Skinner and Ron Meyers of Chester. Bobby Joe Adams won the first heat driving No 92, with Glen Thompson second. Skinner led the second heat, followed by Meyers and Ronnie Young. An Australian Pursuit crash damaged many cars and injured Young. beginners race also marred but all cars expected for next Sunday's program.

Pomeroy Ken King Claybanks Speedway Pete Skinner Glouster Ronnie Meyers Chester Meyers Bobby Joe Adams Racine Glen Thompson King Skinner Ronnie Young Letart Young Bud Wilson

Boxing Matches Across Cities Result Contested Draws and Wins

In New York Bobby Bell drew with Lulu Perez in a 10 round bout. Chicopee saw Eddie De mars outpoint Sammy Walker over 10 rounds. New Orleans featured Andrew Brown defeating Tommy Elder in a 19 round stoppage, and Eddie Simms stopping George Price in 3 rounds in Houston.

New York Bobby Bell Youngstown Ohio Lulu Perez Brooklyn Chicopee Mass Eddie Demars Springfield Sammy Walker New Orleans Andrew Brown Tommy Elder Cleveland Eddie Simms George Price Houston, Tex

Middleport High picks 1957 grid hopefuls under new coach

Coach John Thompson and assistant Jerry Lowery distributed pads to 40 candidates at Middleport High. Thompson, Moorehead College graduate, will build around ten returning lettermen led by Rowley Ketchka Hartinger Abbott Vance Edwards Stover Miller Bailey. Standouts include 206 pound Lyons and 175 pound Bechtle. Lowery will enroll at Ohio University, returning to coach at Middleport after four years at Marietta High under Fred Pierson.

Middleport John Thompson Jerry Lowery Middleport High School Thompson Moorehead College Junior Rowley John Ketchka David Hartinger Gene Abbott Cornell Vance Pearl Edwards Davis Stover George Miller Stephen Bailey John Lyons Darrell Bechtle Lowery Ohio University Yellow Jackets Marietta High School Fred Pierson Washington Court House High School Pierson Middleprt Marietta Kaiser Aluminum Plant

Perez Bell hight Draw Sets Up Sept. 9 Rematch

New York report says Lulu Perez and Bobby Bell fought to a 10 round draw at St. Nicholas Arena. Telecast bout earns both a 132 pound return clash, with Teddy Brenner signing the contract for a September 9 rematch. Perez from Brooklyn and Bell from Youngstown split rounds, refs and judges split on the winner.

New York Lulu Perez Bobby Bell St. Nicholas Arena Teddy Brenner St. Nicks Bell Petey Della Youngstown Ohio Mike Davidowitch Perez Brooklyn Leo Birnbaum Lulu

Baltimore Club Wins Baseball Championship

Baltimore defeats Brooklyn 7 to 1 in Johnstown to capture the All American Amateur Baseball Association title for the second time in 13 years. Maryland previously won the championship in 1946 and avenges past losses to Brooklyn, the 1950 and 195? titlist.

Baltimore Club Johnstown Baltimore Maryland Brooklyn

Drioe Ty Andings Tank

A fragmented OCR line appears to mention a tank event or item titled Drioe Ty Andings Tank, but readable context is limited and no clear details emerge. The brief text provides no identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes.

Sunnyhill Cruises to HVA Championship with 16 2 Win

Sunnyhill defeated Buchtel 16-2 to claim the second half championship of the Hocking Valley Association and secure undisputed season honors. Sam Jenkins hit a three run homer in the first inning as R. Dupler led with three hits, and Bob Fick earned his eighth win in relief of a prior loss to Buchtel.

Sam Jenkins Sunnyhill Buchtel Hocking Valley Association Coalmen Bob Fick Bill Beech Williams Kiefer

Patterson Rademacher Bout Nears Public Frenzy

Floyd Patterson trains in Seattle area for a Thursday title bout described as the most publicized in 30 years. Challenger Pete Rademacher, Olympic champion, continues heavy work in Issaquah before camp ends, confident after studying Patterson and vowing to let the champ set the pattern. Promoter Jack Hurley touts tickets, with advance sales near 200000 and a likely 400000 gate.

Seattle Floyd Patterson Gus D’amato D’amato Patterson Kent Wash Issaquah Pete Rademacher Jack Hurry International Boxing Club Hurley Rademacher Georgia

Nelsonville Grillmen Top Athens Lincoln Mercury 5 2

Nelsonville Jack's Bar and Grill softball team defeated Athens Lincoln Mercury 5 to 2 in Nelsonville. Eugene Snyder pitched a three hit game for the Grillmen with Ray Riggs taking the loss. The Grillmen seek more area softball games.

Nelsonville Jack's Bar and Grill Athens Lincoln Mercury Eugene Snyder Grillmen Ray Riggs Athenians Grilimen

Giants Move Endangers Pacific Coast League Future

The New York Giants decision to move to San Francisco signals the permanent end of the Pacific Coast League as a major minor league entity. With moves likely to Los Angeles and San Francisco, the PCL could dissolve, leaving Seattle Portland and Vancouver as possible survivors amid broader realignment.

New York W. Donald Grant Wall Street Giants Boston Red Sox Stoneham American Assa Minneapolis Red Sox San Francisco Salt Lake City Seattle New York Giants PCL Leslie O'Connor Giants’ Board of Directors Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angeles O'Connor Hollywood San Diego Sacramento Fred David Emil Sick Rainiers Portland Vancouver Spokane Victoria

Dodgers Invest 200000 in California Baseball Club

Baseball writer Frank Finch reports the Brooklyn Dodgers invested 200000 in their California subsidiary, the California Baseball Club Inc. Authority to issue 200 shares of stock was granted last week and the Dodgers quickly purchased all shares. Richard B. Walsh Jr. serves as president of the California Baseball Club and the Los Angeles club.

Los Angeles Frank Finch Los Angeles Times Brooklyn Dodgers California California Baseball Club, Inc Dodger-manned Corporation Dodgers Finch Richard B. Walsh Jr Los Angeles Club

Lee Swims In AAU Meet At Huntington Ind

Athens High School senior Joel Lee, 18, finished 45th in a 54-swimmer field in the four mile National AAU long distance championship at Huntington Indiana. He completed the course in 2 hours 13 minutes as George Breen set a new four mile record of 1 hour 32 minutes 5 seconds amid a field of top national swimmers.

Joel Lee Athens Huntington Ind Lee George Breen

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