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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

13

Ten Days Decide AL Pennant Chase For Yankees and Rivals

The next 10 days will shape the American League pennant race as the New York Yankees lead by 5 games with a brutal slate ahead. They face Washington and Baltimore eight times in 10 games while Chicago Cleveland Detroit and Boston battle to keep pace. Ted Williams may return for a Fourth of July doubleheader, and Chicago must endure a heavy stretch after losing to Detroit. In the National League Brooklyn rallies to beat the Giants in 11 innings as Milwaukee moves into second place behind the Dodgers.

Associated Press All-Star New York Yankees Yanks Chicago Cleveland Detroit Boston New York Washington Baltimore Ted Williams Yankee Stadium Indians Kansas City Tribe Tigers Red Sox White Sox Ray Boone Stew Gromek Minnie Miloso Brooklyn George Shuba Milwaukee Braves Cubs Willie Mays Dodgers Duke Snider Jackie Robinson Ed. Roebuck Don New Ray Monzant Leo. Durocher Randy Jackson Joe Adcock Ray Crone Hal Jeffcoat

City Food Caps 6 5 Victory In Narrow Softball Win

City Food edged Machine Shop 7 6 in a tense City Softball League thriller. Ron Upton pitched a two hitter with 11 strikeouts as City Food seized a late seventh inning lead on a homer by Clark Diggins and a three run rally by Morris Currens, while Harold Sams limited the late offense. George Sopko and Upton each had two hits for City Food. Currens drove in three for Machine Shop.

Mark Tonle City Food City Machine Shop Ron ‘Upton George Sopko Ore Upton Clark Diggins Uta Omer Machine Morris Currens Joe Fields Biggins Ce Machine Shop

Twin bill tonight as East All-Stars meet West 6-3

East All-Stars clash with West in a twilight twin bill amid scouts watching for future stars. The opener drew 350 paid attendees as Mason’s Mirtha fanned 15 in a high school era showcase, with St. Louis and Chicago in action later and a busy schedule around the league.

Twin Bill Idge West Besenall Obio Cantomiere Mason's Mutha

Sues Track To Recoup Lost Bets

A woman files suit in New York claiming pari mutuel betting losses under a 1900 act. Paula Aisi, 28, seeks recovery from Greene Jockey Club and others, arguing bettors can recover money lost at multiple tracks under the act’s provisions. The suit aims to test the law as cited by her attorney.

York Paula Aisi Tm State Supreme ‘Court Chub Enich Nate Fone

Lions Edge Kiwanis in Pony League Thriller 4-3

Braves win 4-3 as Lauthutte and White form the battery and Lautthutte belts a triple with two outs. Nye Little Leaguers topple Jaycees 7-2 behind Boyd and Blaine Cornwell doubles, 10-hit offense led by Ferry, Caiel, and Cornwell. Yates Evans and Smith notch singles for Lions Indians. Evans wins pitching, Baker and Golden lose in opener.

Se Tases Yestertay Braves Indians Nye Jaycee Yates Evans Smith Cowesey Schwarzel Baker Golden

Albany Horse Show Draws 700 Attendees In Sunlit Field

About seven hundred spectators attended the Albany horse show at the Albany athletic field. Approximately 115 entries competed across pony and horse divisions. Ray McCann judged, Boyd Williams announced, with Dwight Scot as final announcer, as entries listed include Little Champ owned by Don Guintie, Jiminy Cricket Johnny Allensworth, Patty Shoemaker, and Western Pleasure winner Little Johnny presented by Fred Lauret.

Albany Athletic Field Clases Albany, VW Xianding Club Valley’ Horse Show Association Ray/ McCann Junction City Ingmaster Boyd Williams Albany Dwight Scot Athens Little Champ Don Guintie Goatville Padi Guthrie Johnny Allensworth Middleport Jimmy Hawiey Sandy Yates Patty Hilda’ Shoemaker Rutland Doris Shoemaker Little Johnny Fred Lauret Pomeros Fred Leitheit Shortt Danny Zarie Pomeroy Danny Zerkiep Kermit Epple Ruland Mit Epple Sally George Balon Warren Feeks Mayflower Lester Ohling New Haven Robert Greer Taylor C. Bradfield Icine C. C. Bradfield Dusty Mac Keith Zimmerman Aleny Blackwood Rutland Blackwood George Guthrie George Guthrie: ‘Big Toney Fred Aetmans Rex Charis Lanscott the Plains Charles Linscott Dutsy Mac Keith Zimmerteen Albeny Kalthumerean Barba Jean’ Know Keown King Sipe Stanley Meeks I Atm Gaye Vite Urine “Guthrie Ea Beck Sammy’ Booth Haces Pete Thorens Flash Gerald Gothie Conte Gerad Guthrie Suanney" Meeks Guymvilie Stetley Meeks Guy Ley Mesa Conny George Gota Guywille Jnaye ‘Bory Secu Taal Brent Mette Ad Kennedy Middleport, Jr Keel

All-Star Voting Closes Tonight in Major League Balloting

Voters sealed in the nation’s All-Star selections with ballots totaling 496,856 cast by close of counting. Final results near as fans await official starting teams to be announced. races tighten for second base right field and other key positions.

Witraskee County Stadium Caenae Jingu Roy Campanella Brook Cleveland Indians Leo Durocher New York Giants Ted Kluszewski Ed Mathews Duke Snider Campanella Bobby Avila al Rosen al Kaline Yog ‘Berra Messenger Fional

Senior golf title chase starts as Valuska leads

Dayton reports John Valuska, a 34 36 10 for 80, from Steubenville, holds a one stroke lead entering the final 18 holes of the state Senior Golf Championship at the Miami Valley course. Allen Rankin of Columbus follows, with Ray Geiger of Dayton two back, as a near record field of 171 competes.

Dayton Steubenville John Valuska Valuska Miami Valley Allen Rankin Columbus John Roberts Valunka Valusk Ray Geiger

Swearingens Edwards Split Swearingen Action

Edwards and Swearingen split a league twin bill as Wilbert Hayes or led the night with a long homer in game one while Simons connected for the FW win. McGee won game one for Edwards while Snider took the loss. Zimmers handled catching duties for TVmen. Allen had three hits for the losers.

Welbert Hayes Tomen Roger Allen Simons McGee Edwards Lex Snider Zimmers Tvmen Mc‘Atee Allen Swearingen Edwards TV Logan Merchants Jack's Bar and Grill Nick's

Little Leaguers Sport New Uniforms in Gallipolis

Gallipolis games feature a doubleheader at Memorial Field with Little Leaguers in new uniforms. The Indians edge the Athletics 4 to 3 as Jamison breaks three bats and drives in key runs, while the White Sox rally to beat Detroit 4 to 3 in extra innings with solid hitting by Rees and Lewis.

Gallipoles White Sox Gallipolis Jerry Jamison Detroit Memorial Field Indians Sox Jamison Tron John Gilmore Athletics Eddie Houck Cher Paul Rees Coder Russell Jamison Thompson Cresta Iiners Rees Lewis Joe “Duncan

Hartley Defeats Bowling in Point Hartley action

Hartley defeated Bowling at Point Hartley as Gardner and Malleable led with strong hitting. Reynolds homered for Hartley, while Doc’s Food suffered a heavy loss in a four inning game. Malleable earned his first win with nine hits, and Doc’s struggled with control as 37 walks were issued between both teams.

Hartley Sneryt Reynolds Buten Gerdner Arfey Mare Ino Cox Reynolds Point Servier Reta Tardner Docs Gary Young St. Bowling Center Doc Vainly Taille West Vir Rune Doe Gardner Tal Cros Greer Haru

Finsterwald Second At Columbia Open

Finsterwald placed second at the Columbia Open after a three under par 132 through three rounds. Jimmy Clark of Laguna Beach held a share of second with 136 after a 68 in the third round. Samsnead posted a 68 to finish with 137 as the field of pros and amateurs tested the course.

Toning San Francisco Day Jimmy Clark Laguna Beach Thuream N.C Samsnead

Fight Results in Los Angeles

Don Grant of Los Angeles stopped Shamus Jones in Phoenix. The bout ended with Grant at 111 and Jones at 17 percent. Mickey Rhodes and Richie 156 1-2 were also noted in the card.

Los Angeles Don Grant Shamus Jones Phoenix Tomf Maho Mickey Rhodes Richie

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