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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1953

Page

20

Conference Rules Drafted For Mid‑Am Football Rise

The Mid‑Am Conference forms a rules handbook covering eligibility recruiting postponement and scholarships as it grows. It also sets a two point win system, one point for a tie, and outlines a football focused conference point structure. Coaches Widgoss Lackey and Rannow join staff moves as Woody Hayes inspires weight program changes. A Fontana Lake fall bass contest near Fontana Village NC attracts anglers with large mouth bass reports.

Jack Gilbert Kener Granville Ohio University Carroll Widgoes Bobrats Arete Fonatan Eake Fontana Village N.C

Tigers Triumph Over White Sox In 11 Innings

Detroit defeated Chicago 2-1 after an 11th inning rally led by Ray Boone tripling and scoring. Ned Garver opposed Bob Keegan in a pitchers duel as Chicago went hitless in the final frame.

Chicago Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Pairi Tiger Ray Bonne Soho Kame Walt Dreper Appilehee Ned Garver Detroit Bob Keegan Boone Carrasquel Drepo

Oklahoma Caddie Crown Won on 40-Foot Putt

Tulsa youth Jerry Pittman captured the National Caddie Golf championship in Columbus defeating Frank Malara of White Plains NY 3 and 2 on the 34th hole. Pittman drilled a dramatic 40 foot putt to seal the title and a $1500 college scholarship. Malara shared the medal and received a $1000 scholarship. Pittman plans to attend Oklahoma A&M.

Columbus Ohio Jerry Pltman Tulsa Okla Frank Maiiva White Plains N X Pittman Malara Lloyd Syron Pontiac Mich Oklahoma A&m Chimlenti Warrisburg Dave Smith Manhattan Kas Smith

Rio Grande and Cheshire duel for Gallia League glory

Rio Grande and Cheshire shared the Gallia County League crown in past seasons and again contend for the title as Rio Grande starts football practice with 17 lettermen returning. The league also includes Bidwell Porter's Pirates and Mercerville Wildcats amid a busy prep season.

Rio Grande States Gallia League Avera Rio Blue Men Ight-Man Cheshire Rio Grande Blus Bohony Wickline Rio Bobcats Bidwell-Porter High School Pirates Mercerville High School Wildcats toop +sen

Teenagers deadlocked in Jaycee golf title race

In Ann Arbor Mitch John Schnbeck of Detroit and Jimmy Raines of Augusta Ga tied for the International Jaycee golf championship after 72 holes at the University of Michigan course. Both finished 297 strokes and an 18 hole playoff was scheduled for Sunday at 9 a.m. Also included is a hockey coaching note from Cincinnati Mohawks naming a player coach.

Ann Arbor Mitch John Schnbeck Detroit Jimmy Raines Augusta University of Michigan

Greatest Sports Thrill Browns Rams 1950 Final

Coach Paul Brown recalls the 1950 NFL title clash between the Browns and Rams as the greatest game he saw or played. Cleveland won 30 28 on Lou Groza s 1 yard field goal with 20 seconds left after a dramatic comeback and key plays by Otto Graham and Rex Baumgardner amidst a frenzied, heroics filled finale.

Paul E. Brown Cleveland Browns Cleveland Los Angeles Rams Lou Groza Browns NFL Philadelphia New York Giants Los Angeles Bob Waterfield Glenn Davis Thead Otto Graham Graham Rex Baumgardner Duh Jones Baumgardner Groza

Baseball Scores From Saturday Show Diverse Results

Detroit and Chicago posted high scoring games with late innings, while Philadelphia defeated New York in a tight contest. Brooklyn triumphed over Pittsburgh as pitching and timely hitting shaped a day of varied outcomes across multiple matchups.

Weekend Pro Schedule Matches City Rivals

The American Association releases weekend games with Columbus facing Hansas City and Charleston meeting Louisville. Toledo plays St. Many, Indianapolis visits Minneapolis. Mondays slate includes Columbus at Louisville Charleston at Kansas City Toledo at Minneapolis and Indianapolis at St. Paul.

Columbus Hansas City Charleston Louisville Toledo St. Many Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul

Friday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Leagues

In the American League Cleveland beat St. Louis in a 22 inning marathon 8 to 2 after 7 to 8 earlier. The Nationals beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the 11th. Washington routed Boston 8 to 1 while New York edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in extras. Chicago topped Detroit 4 to 1. In the National League Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 7 to 1. Philadelphia beat New York 7 to 6. St Louis won 4 to 0 over Cincinnati. Milwaukee won 5 to 4 against Chicago. In the American Association Kansas City won 2 to 1 over Louisville. St Paul beat Minneapolis 9 to 5. Only games reported.

New York Brooklyn Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Ark Washington Incinnati Detroit Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh Jude Nigh X-Dondaw Byrd Meyer Lees Friend Va Raschi Lindell Gromek Chicago Minand Aber Trucks Conner Klippstein Spahn Wilson Allegra Cincinnati Collum St. Louis Turley Pillette Wynn Or Raffensberger WS. Chambers Roar Saa Vo Fittsburgh Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis

Jurgies Retain Golf Lead With Hocking League Win

Jurgies Sunoco retained the lead in the Hocking Golf League after a week of matches at Hockins Hills Country Club. Bill Yoris Lip Jurgensmier and Chuck Keller posted 35s while Jim Green shot 83. Other results featured Schultheis Insurance, Keynes Millers, and Saving Hardware posting wins, with Logan Cla Products earning its first victory in five outings and the Cleaners taking the weekly low net prize.

Bob Keynes Perkins Be Downing Frasme Brown Thomas Rar Grill Schultheis Insurance Keynes Millers Sun Glow Paul's Cleaners Nelsonville Tak Logan Cla Cleaners Martin Paul Jurgensmier Humphrey Harp Sommers Brown Roberts Scrappy Myers C. A. Gaffin Buck Martin Thomas Bar Wilbur Tanning, Sr Joe Thoms BL Moore Bill Gapehman Wilbur Lanning

A’s Fricano Retires 17 and Nails Yanks

New York. Marion Fricano needed relief in the ninth inning to finish the game after 7 innings. Eddie Rennison hit his 18th homer with a man on base to seal the win. The Yankees held a nine game lead on Chicago as Detroit beat White Sox 2-1 in 11 innings. Fricano, 30, beat Whitey Ford earlier this week in a 10-3 loss. Ford allowed four runs including Robinson’s third inning homer with Philley aboard.

New York Marion Fricano Martin Eddie Rennison Yanks Chicago White Sox Detroit Fricano Whitey Ford Ford Robinson Dave Philley

Dodgers Beat Pirates 5-3 Behind Roe's Solid Start

Brooklyn lefty Preacher Roe won his eighth straight decision and ninth of the season as he blanked Pittsburgh until the ninth. Jack Robinson had two runs, three singles, Duke Snider hit his 29th homer, and Junior Gilliam added five triples in the Dodgers victory.

Pittsburgh Preather Roe Clem Labine Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Roe Howwever Jack Robinson Acros Dodger Duke Snider Junior Gilliam

Aces to Fly in Air Show at Dayton’s Cox Field

Eight Korean War ace pilots with 83 enemy planes will perform at the National Aircraft Show in Dayton Ohio September 5 and 7. They will fly FS6 Saber jets to 23000 feet then show sonic booms at five second intervals. The event includes jet-assisted takeoffs and paradrop missions, with helicopters attempting altitude and speed records and four trophy races including the Bendix trophy from California to Dayton.

Dayton Ohio Air Force United States Air Force Cox Municipal Vandalia Here Strategic, Air Command California General Electric

OWL SUNDAY SCHEDULE Features Three Matchups

Reedsville visits New Marshfield Albany hosts Syracuse and Middleport plays Nelsonville in Sunday games.

Reedsville New Marshfield Albany Syracuse Middleport Nelsonville

Major League Players Hire Legal Advice

Major league players plan to hire lawyer J Norman Lewis to advise representatives meeting with the leagues Executive Council in New York. Ralph Kiner says the move aims to navigate legal matters as players seek concessions from owners while Warren Giles criticizes the idea.

New York Gpn Ralph Kiner Chicago Cubs J. Norman Lewis National League Warren Giles Bord Frick Kiner Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Cincinnati Ralph Lewis Reynolds Einer Ford Frick

Braves Edge Chicago 2-1 in 14 innings extends win streak

Milwaukee Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 in 14 innings as Johnny Lou hits a clutch single over Ralph Kiner's head. The win extends Milwaukee's streak to seven, with Warren Hacker charged with the loss after Cubs turnover set up the decisive run. Bobby Buh earns his 10th win for the Braves.

Milwaukee Johnny Lofan Ralph Kiner Milwaukee Braves Chicago Braves Warren Hacker Cubs Bobby Buh Los

Georgia Tech Invades Notre Dame for Lattner Birthday Test

Notre Dame hosts Georgia Tech on October 24 as Irish halfback Johnny Lattner marks his 21st birthday with a likely pivotal clash.

South Bend Ind Georgia Tech Notre Dame Johnnny Lattner

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