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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1953
Page
8
Wally Westlake hit a game deciding homer in the 11th inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 4 2 to end New Yorks eight game extra inning streak. The crowd of 22172 witnessed a thrilling opener in Cleveland.
Cleveland and New York split a doubleheader and the Indians beat the Yankees 4 2 in 11 innings. Gil McDougald and Yogi Berra both had key hits and Berra extended his hitting streak to 17 games while Westlake hit the go ahead homer for Cleveland. Garcia won his 16th.
The column lists standings and scores for clubs Ww and Pet, with Toledo at 59 569 and Louisville at 60 5562, plus City matchups on Friday. It notes Claude Harmon, former Masters champion at Winged Foot, achieved eight consecutive birdies and an eagle on the East course.
In Providence Rhode Island two veteran players Polly Riley and Mary Lena Faulk face younger outsiders Margaret Smith of Guadalajara Mexico and Mrs Philip J. Cudone of Montclair New Jersey in the semi finals of the 53rd U S Women's Golf Championship. Smith meets Faulk and Riley vs Cudone in today’s matches.
Katie Key owned by Pat Tuccio of Riverhead N Y scored a stunning upset in the $10 000 Putnam Trot Friday night in Yonk ers N Y Pronto Don the world leading money winning trotter broke stride and faded from the field
Ring Magazine reshuffles the heavyweight rankings after upsets by Nine Waldes and Don Cockell. Roland La Starza takes No 1, Rocky Marciano remains champion, Charles drops to No 2, with Dan Bucceroni and Valdes near the top, plus several foreign contenders entering the list. The column notes shifts in 118 and 175 pounders and inactivity affecting spots.
Dick Herdman of Chauncey joined local golfers in an eagle on the 340 yard par 4 No 7 at Hocking Hills Logan course. Playing with Hubie Bobo and Eddie Abdella his tee shot landed about 80 yards from the green and his second shot rolled onto the green hitting the flag and into the cup.
Harry Stuhldreher, Notre Dame great, foresees a revival of two platoons as rule changes end free substitution. He notes players must master 15 to 25 plays and argues multi platoons allow more players action. He compares past iron men to modern needs and expects coaches to teach dual roles.
Nelsonville Greyhounds coach Lowell Cole launches from scratch with 33 players as he overhauls the squad to erase last season’s 0-7-1 mark. Only six lettermen return and 19 freshmen join the program as two-a-day practices begin to shape a lean, inexperienced lineup ahead of Sept. 18 opener at Chauncey and Oct. 2 league start vs Logan.
The Brooklyn Dodgers push toward a second consecutive National League pennant with a 9 percent lead with 28 games left as Hodges Snider and Campanella chase club records in home runs and RBIs. Cardinals top Giants 6-3, Yankees fall in 11 innings. Washington and Chicago win, while Virgil Trucks earns his 18th win as St. Louis overcomes a late Giant rally.
Virgil Trucks of the Chicago White Sox won his 18th game of the season in a 6-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Wally Westlake of the Cleveland Indians homered in the 11th inning to drive a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees with a man on base.
In a Hocking Hills Golf League event at Hocking Hills Country Club, Schultheis Insurance upset Jurgies 11 to 5 while Pauls Cleaners, Martin’s GE, and Saving Hardware moved into a three way tie for fourth with wins over Lunglow Frasure and Brown and Thomas Bar and Grill. Logan Clay Products also posted a victory.
Point Pleasant coach Bob Shertzer announced practice resumes in two weeks. The team opens the season versus Poca on Sept. 11. A postponement followed Clair Cottrill’s illness. he has reportedly regained use of his right arm. Six lettermen return this season.
Vaughn Mancha, famed Alabama 1945 All American center, takes post as assistant football coach at Florida State University. Mancha brings veteran playmaking insight to the Seminoles coaching staff.
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