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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1956
Page
7
Roy Campanella delivered a clutch eighth inning single lifting Brooklyn to a 6 3 victory over Milwaukee in Milwaukee. The win tightens the Dodgers pennant lead to two games with four remaining in the season as Campanella drives in three runs to salvage a split in the two game set.
Columbus Jets second baseman Curt Roberts, a slight 58 inch 165 pound player, became the fifth International League sluggers to hit four home runs in one game. He drove in six runs in a 10 7 victory over Havana in seven innings, then contributed a single in four trips as Havana won the nightcap 5 2.
IBC officials plan to settle details today for a middleweight title bout between champion Ray Robinson and challenger Gene Fullmer. Robinson agreed to defend the title after a confrontation with IBC President Jim Norris, with a Sept 25 date or later considered at Yankee Stadium.
The data notes Mickey Mantle and the Yankees near Babe Ruth pacing on home runs with 44 among two games ahead of Ruths 1927 pace. It cites team and league records for the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Redlegs, National and American Leagues, plus a boxing style fight result listing Jerry Lue Dee stopping Bob Proviel in New Haven Connecticut.
Athens High School Coach George Riser and Ohio University Coach Carroll Widdoes preview the 1955 season. They cite tougher schedules, balanced opponents, and backfield experience as positives while noting problem spots at end, guard, and tackle. Both aim to improve pass defense and line play as 64 candidates vie for spots.
Ohio University’s football program appears near completion of its rebuilding phase under head coach Kevin Blosser. The Bobcats aim to test the claim he can “make ends meet” as they wrap a season that has developed into a defining test of Blosser’s leadership and program direction.
Coach Brosser shapes a nine man group for end positions as Walter Gawronski anchors the left side. Hoyt Hathaway, Bill Garrison, Roy Goodwin, and Dave Histon challenge alongside Bob Ripple and Don Schulick for the right end role. Sophomores Jim Smith and Joe Prosek complete the contender list amid injuries and absences.
Gallipolis and Gallia Academy fought to two touchdowns apiece in a Monday scrimmage. Coach Clarence Thompson praised Bert Smith for versatile play and noted offensive struggles while stressing the defense improved with young players. An all day session is planned in Chillicothe for the Devils Friday.
Wahama begins practice at Batcher Field with 11 returning lettermen led by Joe Ford Roscoe Sprouse Jerry Arnold and others. Four veterans by graduation leave gaps at key positions. First game set for September 7 against Ravenswood Red Devils on their field.
A Sunday letter on college football attendance was incorrectly credited to Gordon Jones. The editor fixes the error and confirms the author is Gordon Murphy.
Dayton’s Park Moor Drive-in and Youngstown’s Sky-Way Tavern meet at 6 p.m. for the other final spot as Bart’s Bar of Columbus, the only undefeated club among 16 entrants, eyes the state softball finals.
Pomeroy men prepare for a White Sulphur Springs golf trip beginning Wednesday, with some on their 10th straight trek. The group includes R. L. Jacobs, James B. O Brien, F Harmon O Brien, E. F Robinson, Vergil Hayes, John Duerr, Frank Johnston, Bill Anderson, Edward Stark, Frank Will, Robert Coates, Reziner Zeiher of Charleston and Willard Ashworth of Kent, both former residents.
In Gallipolis the Lakin team edged Cheshire 10 to 1 led by Tom Van Meter pitching and a ten hit attack. Emile Thomas and Cooky contributed with key hits as Gallipolis Eagles fell. Parkersburg and Gallipolis others declined while Lakin advanced in the Cheshire Invitational standings.
The schedule lists Denver 19 Charleston 14 and St. Paul 2 11, Wichita 15 Minneapolis 2, with Omaha yet to play as the only games scheduled.
Nelsonville 1956 Greyhound football squad will take physicals Thursday at 1 p.m. in the high school. Coach Charles Wyda said Dr. William Allen, team physician, will conduct the examinations. Equipment will be issued Thursday and Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at the athletic field. Official practice starts Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the field following spring football which delayed fall practice to Sept. 1.
Canton, Ohio defeats Racine, Wisconsin 32 to win the Connie Mack Great Lakes regional in Terre Haute Indiana after a 2:1 loss earlier. The victory seals the regional playoff advance.
Gulf Port Miss 16 year old Mary Mills led medalists in the qualifier for the 8th annual USGA Girls Junior Championship. Thirty two players aged 13 to 18 began match play after Mills topped qualifying Monday eliminating twenty six rivals.
Cincinnati's Redlegs sit in third place four games back in the National League as manager Birdie Tebbetts focuses on each game. Veteran slugger Ted Kluszewski expresses strong confidence, saying the team can win it after leading at times this season. The third-place club was idle Monday.
Good Counsel owned by Castleton Farms of Lexington broke two world records and set a new track mark at Du Quoin with a 1:58 1 5 mile pace in heat one and a 2:00 2 5 heat win in two-year-old filly stakes. The two-heat clocking of 3:58 35 established a world record for that category. Frank Irvin rode the filly in the first heat.
Detroit Tigers president designate says the new boss will be fiery and active to inspire players on the field. He notes no inside track for managerial candidates and hints Harris could return, naming potential successors like Paul Richards Leo Durocher Charlie Dressen and Phil Rizzuto from prominent clubs.
Lawrence has won only three and lost eight since a 13–0 start on July 17, four straight losses contributing to Cincinnati slipping from pennant contention. Herb Score leads early pace with 202 strikeouts in 189 innings, while Bill Pierce shows mixed results for Chicago. Ted Kluszewski and Joe Adcock pace fielding errors among first basemen, with Kluszewski at 13 miscues in 117 chances and Adcock at six in 857.
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