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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

12

Buckeyes Face Hectic Route to Big Ten Title

Arch ie Moore trains in Moore s camp north of North Adams Mass as Archie Moore prepares for a heavyweight title bid. Trained by Charley Johnston the camp features band appearances and air trips while writers observe from Williamstown. Moore s public training pace and musical detours frame a season poised for a high stakes comeback.

Buckeyes Moore Archie Paronay NEA Adams Mass la Starza Louis Walcott Charles Cockell Adame Charley ‘Johnston Johnston Jim Norris Aviaton Wilbur Wright Ry Mendel Greylock Mountain Alloys Rich Street International Boxing Johnston Tay Glover Norman Lucky Thompson

Before Grid Prospects Look Good This Season

Chicago notes compare Nashua Swaps horses with focus on temperaments and race history at Washington Park. Swaps praised as a smooth machine, Nashua depicted playful yet competitive. background on trainers jockeys and past stakes outlines. Also reports on Leon Eagles football opening game and Belpre SEC Buckeye League affiliations with local schedules and lineups.

Belpre

Sale of Adios Shakes Trotting World

The United States Trotting Association reports a half million dollar sale of Adios a 15 year old sire of pacing champions.

Voluntus United Mates Trotting Assn Adios Shampions

Lakin Opens Card Friday In Horse Schedule

USTA officials hailed a half million dollar transaction as significant to the standardbred industry. The sale and upcoming schedule include Meadowlands Farm and Point Pleasant in Pennsylvania, with races at Logan and Lancaster plus dates in October and November. Delvin Miller, owner and trainer, discusses plans as Aracama of Logan and other opponents loom.

USTA Point Pleasant Hanover Shoe Ferme Olltanin Hanover Meadowlands Meadow Lands Taylor Pruntytown Ineigher Sra Delvin Miller Lakin Mendovlands Farm Aracama of Logan Liberty of Coat Sie Miller Bays Industrial School of Harness Racing Lancaster Ohio Fra Point. Pleasant Elsworth II Harpole

Swaps Nashua Link Backed by Aga in 1946 Bid

The Aga family owned Swaps before Ellsworth bought him for 160000 in fall 1946. Willie Shoemaker, a Texan, will ride Swaps and is allied with Nashua’s trainer. Eddie Arcaro, Nashua’s pilot, is Cinem Lab driver’s son. Swaps and Nashua share the ability to run a mile and a quarter near two minutes, with a possible sub two-minute effort by Wednesday.

Aga Khaled Ellsworth Willie Shoemaker Texas Eddie Arcaro Nashua Cinem Swaps Fay

Long Hitter But No Hits Ex umpire remarks on broadcasts

Jocko Conlan, veteran NL umpire, vented after a hospitalization for back ailment and listened to radio and TV. He mocked announcers for praising stars while misreporting stats, noting the contrast between claimed power hitters and actual records. Also mentions John Taylor of the 1904 Cardinals who hurled 352 innings without relief.

Pitts John Bertrand Jocko) Conlan Conlan Joe Doakes Ans Conian John Taylor St. Louis Cardinals

Baldwin Wildcats Hopeful For Strong Season In Mercerville

Ray Baldwin optimistic about a better year after rebuilding the Wildcats to 0-6 in Gallian County League play. Back with seven lettermen of 22, mercerville teammates include Marion Caldwell at quarterback Jerry Myers at fullback and Clinton Stanley John Haffelt Gary Wills at halfback. Linemen Raymond Sheets and Richard Sheets lead a still-developing line as four regulars graduated. Senior roster features Montgomery Sheets Hattelt and others with juniors like Woods and Ditton. Also notes Braves outfielder Bill Bruton homers in eight NL parks.

Ea. Wilcoxen Cleveland Tucker Bill Snyder Gene Carpenter Leo Williams Jim Loweriors Lloyd Cowell Richard Wilcoxen Bob Turrill Jim John Brook Ray Richards Letterman Lee Medier Tom. Kuard Post Nashua Nat Dick Widlin Rally Nashrullah Dave Beigns England Aga. Khan Tom Belyus Nasrullah Charles Thomas John Bakmule Fer the Plains Rutland J-T. Belpre Det Trimble Mrutland McConnellvn Pomeroy Seveniues Naymona Saldwin Baldwin Wildcats Baldwin Mercerville Wildcats Marion Caldwell Jerry Myers Clinton Stanley John Haffelt Gary Wills Raymond Sheets Richard Sheets James Montgomery Ray Sheets Larry Sheets John Hattelt Frank Woods Max Johnson Marion Saldwell Bob Halley Eugene Willam

Billy Martin Granted 30 Day Army Leave

Billy Martin star shortstop and second baseman for the New York Yankees is granted a 30 day furlough from Fort Carson where he will complete his army tour by Oct 8. He plans to fly to Kansas City to rejoin the Yankees for a pennant drive and hopes to play by Thursday while remaining free to do as he pleases during the furlough, provided he returns by Sept 28.

Harry Grayson NEA Chicago Mid- West Notre Dame Tca Tuk Wilton Bil Reed Sitchigen Ohio State South Pennsylvania Sitno Texas California Chigdoean Ian Lou Baldacel Gat Athrow for_ ina Ohio Woody Biorate Len Purdue Pemee Dawson Alliance w—Corp Billy Martin Sec New York Army Martin Ft Carson Public Information Office Ft. ‘Carson Announced the Leave. It Was Approved By Lt. Col. Charles E Gilbert Special Services Kansas City Information Office Tion

Rebuilding McArthur Highs Backfield Under Coach Kaufman

McArthur High School football coach Wayne Kaufman and assistant Bruce Metin begin rebuilding a strong backfield. Twenty seven players report, with practices at Me Avenue airport split into morning and afternoon sessions. Returnees include backs Armstrong and Menke, while Gary Cottman and Larry Partee join a lineup featuring new freshmen Ferguson Prater and Lightfoot.

Mtthur Mcarthur High School Wayne Kaufman Bruce Metin Saturda Me- Avenue Tom “Gil Armstrong Bill Menke Kaufmans Gillis Graves Ed Stewart Marshall College MHS Gary Cottman Spetman Will Battl Doug Wrightsel Cottman

Gussie Moran Chooses Top Baseball Stars for Women Fans

Fort Worth headlines recount Gussie Moran listing baseball stars women find most exciting. Ted Williams, Stan Hack, Sal Maglie, and other legends are debated for allure, education, and professional potential as colleges push for degrees ahead of pro careers.

Gussie Moran Gussie Ted Williams Gussie Fort Worth Tex Stan Wes Griffin Brooklyn Dodg Vogt Berra Stan Hack Atractine Aholraipe Tihietes Seckie Robinson Panthers Estess Eden Garth Sal Maglie Rudolph Walp Cacey Stengel Aseball

Twin City Fever Over Major League Baseball Hope

A brochure touts Midway Stadium as the potential Twin Cities base for major league baseball. It notes a 12 500 seat stadium expandable to 35 000 and four parking areas for 9300 cars. The plan cites 50 miles to 10 million potential spectators and 150 miles to 3 million.

Mile Runnor New York King Twin Cities St. Paul Minneapolis America Midway Stadium

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