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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

6

Puzzled Indians Struggle as Defeats Hit Summit Race

The article chronicles a chaotic baseball season stretch where the Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians languish in the pennant chase. Boston Red Sox and Yankees surge, with Kennedy driving runs and Berra keying Bullets as Boston edges toward a pennant race amid rainouts and late inning drama. The piece mentions the Orioles, Braves, Dodgers, and Giants in a turbulent standings update with multiple games featuring home runs, key pitches, and shift in relative positions.

Mckoy Cleveland Senators Sox Bob Kennedy Washington Senators Wrica'sox Homer Ben Toto Boston Red Sox Yanks Kansas City New York Yankees Orioles Gece Gumne Noha Chicago

Head Rosewall Keep Torrid Race in Final Singles

Australia’s 20 year old Whitlam, Vic Seixas and Ham Richardson power to a 5-0 win showcased their dominance over America. Rosewall and Richardson swept doubles for a 3-0 lead as Head, Rosewall and company press the Challenge Round. The match by line and score details remain fragmented, with several names and results obscured in the OCR.

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49ers Rams Ready To Challenge For Crown

The 49ers and Rams prepare to contest the Western Division title as exhibition play begins in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Highlights include tense drives in the final quarter and notable performances from Ollie Matson and Dave Farr.

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Nashua Swaps Race Remains Even in Heat

In a tense Nashua match race both horses Swaps and Nashua sit even after a day of fast times. Swaps dazzled at 126 pounds for the mile, while Nashua also posted strong fractions making the contest a likely photo finish. The event drew a large crowd as both contenders prepared for the upcoming stretch run.

Shicago Ton Gaanin Waanineton Haan Nashua Willa Swaps Hollywont Park Dyer Aque

Curley Wolfe Win Tourney in Country Cup Match

Jim Curley and Wolfe won the men's partnership tournament at the Ath Feng Country Cup on Sunday. Marg Eschenbacher and Kee Gootogammanded Seateh foursome led after two rounds, with Curley and Wolfe carding 140, three over par, for top score. Don Reed and Norm Coon took second with 30 over par, while other names appear in scattered results from the event.

Jim Curley By Wolfe Marg Eschenbacher I Kee Seateh Sanday Curiey Wolfe Don Reed Norm Coon Et Coon Frank Cavin Ken Kerr Gerald Staut

Kansas Coed Caps First Title of Year

Kansas City area golfer Maryin Smith from the University of Kansas won her first professional tournament of the year in a sudden death playoff at the Women’s American Invitational Open. Prize money included $5000 for the winner and $650 for Mrs. Hinge. Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Beverly Hanson of Indio California tied for third with 223 totals.

Kansas City Mariyn Smith University of Kanas Hinge Betty Jameson San Antonio Beverly Hanson Indio Calic

Pirates Chair Rejects Bid Offer To Buy Club

Pittsburgh Pirates official John Galbreath declares no interest in selling the team after rumors of an offer. He notes the club remains unshaken in its leadership and plans, with no change in ownership expected.

Pittsburgh John Galbreath Pitts- Pirates Galbrrath Columbus Milion King Art Meinikott Rt. Andrews Chicago Great Dane Lost Balle

Packers Edge Giants In Overtime From Weekday Clash

The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 11 to 11 in overtime after a high scoring sequence featuring the Cardinals and Lions as the league standings shifted amid nine teams lampooned by the public.

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Casey Sticks To Prediction For Victory

Casey Stengel expresses confidence in the New York Yankees despite a rough start. He cites White Sox pitching and Cleveland’s bullpen as the main challenges while insisting the team can win the pennant with timely hitting and strong defense.

Casey Stengel Cleveland White Sox Southack Harshman Dick Donovan Dixie Howell

AL Play Opens World Series of American Junior Baseball

The national junior baseball tournament opens in Salisbury North Carolina with Section D champion Lincoln featuring in the afternoon session.

Paur Lincoln Salisbury N.C

Racine Edges Ripley For First Loss Of Season

Racine defeated Ripley in an Ohio league clash, handing Ripley its first loss of the year. The Racine attack spearheaded by key hitters and a solid pitching effort secured a narrow margin as the game unfolded Sunday.

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Longstreth Edges Chauncey In Narrow 2-0 Win

Longstreth defeated Chauncey 2-0 to claim a decisive victory in a valley league match. The win improves Longstreth to undefeated status in the first and second rounds, tightening the race for top records in the second half.

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Littler Cops Open Dow Pockets $140 Montreal Open finish

Gene Littler, a 2 year old Californian, won the Montreal Open with a sensational stroke in sudden death after tying at eight under par 272. Doak Ford, Porky Oliver, Sam Snead and others chased him as the field totaled 26,800 in prize money. Littler earned 4280 and Dow pocketed 140 from an earlier round.

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Snyder Smail Triumph Win Spot in ACC Finals

Larry Snyder and Simail Smail won their way to the ACC finals after a tough semifinal at Middleport. Algeo and Snyder traded leads through the round with several key holes. Smail closed with a 69 to beat Snyder 365-70. The event featured alumni matchups and was held at Middleport Stadium with tickets at 50 cents for adults and 2 cents for students.

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