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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

7

White Sox Rally Past Orioles Narrow Yankees Lead

The Chicago White Sox swept Baltimore 6-2 and 3-0 to cut New York’s lead to four games. Detroit beat New York 7-2 as the Sox idle, keeping hope alive for a dramatic late-season surge at Comiskey Park next week.

White Sox Orioles Yanks Associated Press Chicago White Sox Baltimore New York Detroit Yankees Yankee Sox Chicago Comiskey Park

Braves widen lead with 7-2 win over Phillies. Giants crush Reds

In pre season AL racing tightens as Milwaukee leads the National League. Braves beat Philadelphia 7-2 while Brooklyn downed St. Louis 6-5. Giants trounce Cincinnati 10-1. Cubs rally past Pirates 8-2 after being blanked 3-0. KC tops Boston 3-2. Cleveland sweeps Washington 3-2 and 6-4. Yankees stumble 5-5 at Detroit. White Sox face strong pitching trio. Keegan throws three hitters in opener as Orioles sweep faded ailing.

Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis New York Giants Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Vern Law Pittsburgh Kansas City Boston Cleveland Washington White Sox

Baseball Roundup Includes Home Runs and Close Wins

The recap spans multiple games with key moments. Detroit’s Kaline hit two two run shots as the Tigers posted eight hits, Mantle went 2 for 3 near Williams, and Spahn earned his sixth win in a row. Dodgers and Cubs shared late scoring, while Drysdale and Garcia led their teams in two separate decisions.

Billy Fischer al Kaline Kai Detroit Bob Turley Billy Hoett Yankee Mickey Mantle Boston Ted Williams

Giants Hammer Reds 10 1 as Muellers Grab Five Hits

Don Mueller led New York with five hits and Danny OConnell homered twice as the Giants bomb Cincinnati for a 10 1 victory. Ruben Gomez pitched seven innings for his fourth straight win over the Reds, who were shut out except for Ed Bailey's ninth inning homer. Cincinnati closes the series with Vicente Amor vs Mike McCormick.

Redlegs New York Giants Ed Bailey Reds Frankie Robinson Giant Giants Don Mueller New York Danny O'Connell Mueller Ruben Gomez Cincinnati Vicente Amor Mike McCormick

Browns Top Steelers in 28-13 Show of Line Power

Hiram Ohio coach Paul Brown praised the Cleveland Browns line for dominant play in a 28-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill Quinlan and Paul Wiggin starred on the ends, Henry Jordan shined at center, and Jim Brown plus Tommy O Connell anchored the offense. Preston Carpenter added an 11 yard TD run, while Lowe Wren returned a pick 44 yards for six.

Hiram Ohio Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Brown Bill Quinlan Paul Wiggin Henry Jordan Preston Carpenter Lowe Wren Pittsburgh

Hoot Song Favored in DuQuoin Hambletonian Derby Race

Hoot Song is the early favorite for Tuesday's Hambletonian at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. The 21-horse field includes Buckeye Demon and Hickory Smoke in a $111,126.25 purse event with two heats and a showdown mile to determine the champion.

Duquoin Ill DuQuoin State Fairgrounds State Fairgrounds Illinois Hoot Song Hoot Man Hambletonian Goshen N. Y Hickory Smoke Buckeye Demon Two Gaits Farm Carmel Ind Ralph Baldwin Sedalia Battenkill Stable East Dorset Harrison Hoyt DuQuoin State Fair

Phillies Remove Robin Roberts From Starting Rotation

After a 7-3 loss to Milwaukee Sunday starter Robin Roberts is dropped. Don Cardwell and Jack Meyer will replace him as Mayo Smith scrambles the Phillies rotation. Roberts, once a fan favorite, has an 18 losses and 8 wins this season with a rapid decline in speed and control.

Philadelphia Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Mayo Smith Milwaukee Braves Robbie Smith Don Cardwell Jack Meyer Roberts

Sailing Regatta Title Taken by Black Cow

Malcolm Mac Naught of Hingham Massachusetts defended the International 110 Sailing Regatta title with 126 points in a five race series. He skippered Black Cow a 24 foot boat and finished third in the final race held in high winds. Leigh Quinn of Hull Massachusetts took second with 125 3 4 points and won the final six mile windward leeward race.

Chicago Malcolm Mac Naught Hingham Mass Mac Naught Black Cowal Leigh Quinn Hull Quinn

Vic Reinders Tops Grand American Trapshoot at Vandalia

Vic Reinders a Wisconsin professor and newly elected American Trapshooting Assn. president won the Grand American trophy with 961 of 1000 targets at Vandalia Ohio. He also took the all around 386 of 400 in North American 16 yard championships and other events. Lela Hall Frank led the women with 911 of 1000.

Fritz Howell Vandalia Ohio Miami Valley Vic Reinders University of Wisconsin Waukesha The American Trapshooting Assn Reinders Lela Hall Frank Los Angeles Helen Thomas Bob Allen Des Moines Iowa Bill Novak Brookville Novak Charles Kaltschnee Exeter Ill Rexford Queen Chillicothe John Lykins Lexington

Fight results and bowling league notices from twin cities

In St Paul Del Flanagan defeated Ralph Tiger Jones in a 10 round decision while Ramon Tisecareno outpointed Willie Morton in Hollywood. Also, the Tuesday League will meet at Sportland Recreation at 7 p.m. and the Thursday Industrial League will organize at 7 p.m.

ST. Paul, Minn del Flanagan Ralph Tiger Jones St. Albany N. Y Hollywood Calif Ramon Tisecareno Los Angeles Willie Morton San Jose Keglers Sportland Recreation

Heavy-Hitting Hazle Sparks Braves Lead in pennant drive

Philadelphia report notes Bob Hazle a discouraged minor leaguer who joined the Milwaukee Braves and became the hottest hitter in the majors. In 57 at bats since Wichita, he has 30 hits with five home runs and 21 RBIs, helping Milwaukee win 14 of 18 and surge in the National League.

Philadephia Milwaukee Braves Bob Hazle Braves Wichita Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Hazzle Andy Pafko Hazle Henry Aaron Carolina Columbia Hurricane Bill Bruton

Avila Glasses Spark Indian Sweep of Senators

Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators in both ends of a doubleheader led by Bobby Avila who wore glasses and contributed a single, a run-producing double and three double plays. Gene Woodling Jim Hegan and Al Smith homered in game one as Cal McLish won his seventh. Avila and Hegan doubled in game two to back McLish. Roy Sievers hit his 33rd homer for Washington. the Indians move to idle day before a series with Baltimore starts Tuesday.

Dale Long Cubs Law Moe Drabowsky Vic Power Hector Lopez Woody Held Kansas City Tom Brewer Tom Gorman Indians Gene Woodling al Smith Jim Hegan Mike Garcia Ray Na Cleveland Bobby Avila Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Kerby Farrell Avila Vic Wertz Joe Altobelli Smith Hegan Cal McLish Washington Garcia Chico Carrasquel Milt Bolling Pete Runnels Senators Roy Sievers

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Monday Update

The standings show St. Louis leading with 70 46, Cincinnati 62 61, Philadelphia 62 61, New York 60 67, Chicago 48 73, Pittsburgh 46 36. Monday results include Brooklyn 6 over St. Louis, New York 10 over Cincinnati, Milwaukee 7 over Philadelphia, Pittsburgh 3 2, Chicago 0 8. Tuesday fixtures list Chicago at Brooklyn, Milwaukee at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh.

S. Pet Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnnati Philadelphia New York Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Koston Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Washington Boston International Leagle Buffalo Conene Toronto Richmond Rochester Miami Reenter Montreal Columbus Rochester Buttato

Venturi Wins Milwaukee Open In 267 To Lead Money List

Ken Venturi of San Francisco won the Milwaukee Open with a 13 under par 267 at Tripoli Golf Club earning $6000 and leaping to 15th on the PGA money list with $14,211. Don Finsterwald tied for 12th. Venturi praised focusing on winning over money.

Milwaukee Ken Venturi San Francisco Tripoli Golf Club PGA Don Finsterwald Athens Venturi al Balding Ontario Canada Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Howie Johnson Houston Tex Bob Rosburg Paul Harney Worcester Mass

Michigan State Boxing at 1887 Field Day with rival colleges

Michigan State took part in boxing events during an 1887 field day alongside Albion College Hillsdale College and Olivet College. The meet showcased early intercollegiate sport activity and MSU participation among regional rivals.

Michigan State Albion Hillsdale Olivet

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