Dodgers Slump Sparks Speculation in Baseball News
Baseball fans buzz as the Dodgers skid worsens amid pennant talk. Milwaukee and New York vie for top spot while the Yankees surge with ten wins in eleven games.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1955
Page
8
Chauncey Nips Albany for 8-7 Eleven Inning Win
Chauncey edged Albany 8-7 in 11 innings on a single by Wid Ganter and a homer by Bobo. Rex Side and Lang led late rallying efforts as Sun Kings and Kings share of lead remains tight. Bench players and managers plan to meet to decide playoff path amid a tense, error-filled game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Palais
Chaancey' Rim “Kings
Ism
Sng
Albany
Wid Ganter
Hesbr Bobo' Tinh
Lang
Chauncey
Longrrethil
Ingue
Stic
Conan
Sun Kings
Dick Macak
Tr Bokeay
Nancey
Glenn ChadvillIn
Bob
Triple Bobo
Eininghen
Tabany
Gaskill
Cewstre Anata
Ath
Rex
Tang
Roger van: Dyke
Macak
Canter
Bobo
Vandyke
Phe
Edagelon
Sun Kinga Af
Plains Chauncey
Ann Ne’ Gouri
Cak
Browns Defense Strengthened in Exhibition Win Over Packers
Brown asserts strengthened defense led to more ball possession in the Cleveland exhibition at Akron. Fred Morrison scored on a nine yard run and Len Groza added two field goals as Tobin Rote of Green Bay contributed a one yard TD sneak and a long opening drive. A late Packers push was halted at the four yard line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askam
Conen
Paul Brown
Akron
Brown
Tobin
Green Bay
Browns
Fred Morrison
Len Groza
Morrison
Rote
Packers
Aneyard
Bill Louton
Cleveland
al Carmichael
Carlton Massey
Fran Fuller Tops Golfers In ACC Play
Fran Fuller shot 67 for 18 holes at Ithena Country Club to win in ACC play, posting a 95 minus 28 handicap. Other winners include Paul Beck 82 1567 Jack Gilbert 81 18 69 Frank Richey 84 14-10 Joh Wren 85-14-71 Ken Woo era 92-20-T2 Don Jacobs 80 SSzh Carl Heck 96-2373. Pro Bob Littler announced an exhibition match Thursday at Chillicothe and urged members to enter. Wednesday Night League play followed with matches like Long Hitters vs Birdie Shoot and several pairing duels listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedal
Ithena Country Club
Paul Beck
Jack Gilbert
Frank’ Richey
Joh ‘Wren
Ken, Wooera
Don’ Jacobs
Sszh
Carl Heck
Bob Littler
Chillicothe
Laes Coon
Larry Snyder
Dale Moffett
Fred Schleicher
Don Reed
Harry Beckley
Sint Chadwick
George Smith
Par Busters
Sob Butts
Jack Algeo
Fred
Iwearingen
Don “Barstow
Frank Calvin
Gerald Kyle
Sapt. Reynolds
By Wolfe
Patterson
Bernard Porry
Jessies
George Rutkoukie
Rob
Gardner
Whitey Moore
Om Evans
Andy Maul
Ger
Id Stauffer
Paul Beckley
4 Belsho
Bill Matters
Ted Ialer
Happy Hackers
Sand Blasters
Dick Rutkoskie
Norm Dean
Steve Wilson
Walt Pyle
Zena Kerr
John Smith
Dave
Red Sox Rally Past Tigers in Gallipolis Tilt
Red Sox defeated the Tigers 13 to 10 Sunday afternoon at Memorial Field to claim fourth place in the Gallipolis League a half game ahead of the cellar teams. White Sox were upset Saturday night as the Tigers toppled the Indians and the league leader beat the White Sox. Three doubleheaders on consecutive nights start tonight to close the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipols
Red Sox
Tigers
Memorial Field
Gallipolis
White Sox
Indians
Two Are Favorites In Women's Amateur
In Charlotte the British Women’s Amateur field opened with Marlene Stewart of Canada and Barbara Romack of California as early favorites. Stewart, 21, previously won the British title in 1983 and was runner-up last year, while Romack, 22, defending tourney champion, also was runner-up in this year’s British championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Canada
Marlene Stewart
California
Barbara “Romack
Mavana
Cube
Orlando
Rey
Havana
Ssth
Melwin Bourne
Panama
Marlene
Barbara
Scudero Avoids Surgery After Timely Cough
Washington Redskins back Joe Scooper Scudero will likely return in about three weeks after a timely cough allowed rib cartilage dislocation from the recent Redskins Rams game to realign itself. Doctors said no operation is needed as the cartilage slipped back into place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Nile
Joe
Scooter
Scudero
Washington Redskins
Meet To Decide Youngstown Opponent In Pony League World Series
Washington PA tonight hosts a decisive Pony League World Series game to determine Youngstown's finalist opponent. San Antonio beat Chicago 16 to 1 and San Bernardino 9 to 3 to advance. San Antonio holds a 3-1 record while Washington DC is 2-1 and undefeated in the tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Antonio
Tex
Youngstown
Indians Idle Today Score Works Tuesday
Unclear OCR text references Herb Score likely starting for Cleveland against the West on Red Sox tomorrow with a tentative plan to use Score in Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees. Mentions Jose Santiago and a 2944 victory over Kansas City Athletics and a three game sweep, but details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleveland Tadians
Herb
Red Sox
New York Yankees
Jose Santiago
Salie
Kansas City Athletics
Garber Captures National Flyaret Ball Casting Title
Toledo entrant Louis Garber, 25, the sporting salesman, won the all round casting crown at the National Flyaret Ball Casting tournament after a five day event. San Teo’s Jon Tarantino, 18, briefly led before Garber clinched the title yesterday with steady performances across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Marion Garber
Toledo
Jon Tarantino
Sante Heo
Garber
Tar- Jao
Browns Edge Packers 13-7 in Saturday NFL action
The Cleveland Browns edged Green Bay 13-7 Saturday night in Akron, while the New York Giants beat San Francisco 28-17 in Seattle. Baltimore and Chicago also posted notable wins as league play began picking up.
Dayton NCR Meets Metros in Softball Championship
Finner's bracket of Central Regional ball tournament in Adrian Michigan has Dayton NCR facing Detroit, with Rouse in losers bracket. A day of brackets leads to the regional championship to be decided tomorrow in a double elimination format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Ncr
Finner
Adrian
Mich
Detroit Iver
Rouse
Beachet
Arthur Cook Leeds Leads After Day One in Small Bore Champs
Arthur Cook Leeds of Washington DC, aged 18 when he won his first national title, scored 1597 of 1600 to take a two point lead over a field of 300 after the opening day of the four day shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reac
56th Grand American Trapshoot Opens With 700 Shooters
The 56th Grand American Trapshoot is underway as about 700 marksmen compete for prizes. Top shooters and notable contenders are listed among the entrants, with champions to be crowned in this prestigious clay target event.
Point Gridders Show Promise in 1955 Squad
Point Pleasant High School football coach Bob Shertzer reports 60 players in week one practice hoping to form a strong 1955 team. With 14 lettermen returning, Shertzer foresees an experienced backfield featuring Pete Young and Dick Bell among others as he works to fit all candidates into the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fulwiver
Point Pleasant
Bob Shertzer
Shertzer
Pete Young
Dick Bell
Hayden Lockart
Te & Cou
Bos
Kenny Avingston
Len Hamllgy
Gallipoli
Beckticht Hall
Paul Bennett
West Virginia University
Lockhart
Chanile Loomis
Denny Wedge
Brerry Jones
Nelson Rayburn
Bell
Herrig
Announc
Davey Returns to Ring in 10-Round Bout with Manzi
Veteran boxer Davey ends 15 month retirement with a 10-round bout against Pat Manzi of Syracuse in Saginaw Michigan. The telecast is not planned. Also noted are network fights in New York at St Nicholas Arena and Du Mont TV schedule. Local prep notes cover Middleport football trials, coach Shertzer eyeing flexible formations and upcoming schedule against Barboursville, Ashland, Gallipolis, and several other teams among 10 opponents with five home five away games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Davey
Pat Manzi
Syracuse
N. Y
Saginaw
Mich
Michigan State
Vince Martinez
Kid Gavan
Weting
Rinzi Noncero
New York
Paola Melis
Lving
Montreal
St. Nicholas Arena
du Mont
Big Blacks
Poca
Barboursville
Ashland
Stonewall Jackson
Point Pleasant
Middleport
Gallipolis
Wahame
Nitro
Hurricane
Ripley
Spencer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dodger
Trayto
Tony Dodger
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Fitnelphin
Dodgers
Braves
Chicago Cubs
Luis
Gants
Pirates
Yankees
Detroit
Dick Donvan
Baltimore
Don Larsen
Wallopit City
al Ditmar
Larry Doby
Gene Wee
Rankee
Chuck Stobbs
George Susoe
Herman Wehmeier
Phillies
Jack Meyer
Pinnet
Badger
Snore
Wille Jones
Grand Uammer
Glen’ Cortons
del Ennis
Piis
Thomson
Andy Patko
Jamson
Cubs
Bob Buhl
Wally Post
Reds
the Cardin
Johnson
Billy Hoeft
Chicago
Walt Dropo
Jim Buning
Eddie Lopat
Yankee Stadium
Hank Bauer
Bill Skowron
Mickey Mantle
Kings
Jones
NFL
Censome
Chuck Noll
Settersett
Tom Jones
Pereas
Fran Fuller
ACC
Buenos Ames
Oscarrita
Buenos Aires
Ernst Zetamann
Germany
Ole Wood
Dan Northrup
Los Ai
Gil Muni
Rit” .L
Et Meme
Mayo Smith
Philadelphia Phillies
Robin Roberts
Roberts
Don Newcombe
Browns Edge Packers
Giants
National Football League
Ft. Belvoir
Engin
Fleers
Westminster
Chicago Bears
Jacksonville
Lou Groua
Don Heinrich
Hunky
Bobby ‘Epps
Jes
George ‘Shaw
Alan Ameche
J. G. Dupre
Ollie ‘Matson
Dave ‘Mann
Eximar“MetHan
Arthur Cook Leeds
Comerres
Vere O. Smith
Richland Ave
Bukane Corp
Charles, NL
Mance
Athens
RAO Oo
Freep Caherne
Veel
Pertaa
Archie Moore
Lucky Thompson
North Adams
Mass
Rocky Marciano
Davey
Sia
McDonald
Blue Sunoco
Sun Oil
Sun
Ean Patel
Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.