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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1958
Page
10
Althea Gibson, defending champion from New York, and Angela Mortimer, her British rival, moved toward the Wimbledon women’s singles final with sharp serves and volleying. Gibson defeated 19 year old British left hander Ann Haydon 6 2 6 0, delivering a one sided win.
Miss Gibson and Miss Mortimer reach the Wimbledon final after decisive semis with Gibson overpowering Kormoeczky of Hungary 6-0 6-1 and Mortimer defeating her rival 6-0 6-1. Cooper and Fraser headline the men’s final, while Americans push through in doubles despite setbacks including Mulloy and Bueno’s early exit.
A columnist argues sports reporters shape stories to please readers and avoid hurting teams or individuals. He cites examples of edits and withheld quotes, urging honesty even when readers dislike the truth. The piece defends journalistic integrity amid public pressure and a desire to entertain.
Nelsonville Little League reports a tight game slate with Nelsonville teams facing Clyde's TV MECHEM'S SHOES and LUCKY STRIKE DRILLERS. Highlights include Schultz hitting a home run for the Home team and McGuire among the best with a triple.
New York Bold Ruler the 1957 horse of the year carries 134 pounds in the $75,000-added Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park on Friday in one of his toughest tests this season.
The calendar lists OVA league games featuring Pomeroy at Reedsville Gallipolis at Middleport and Jackson at Point Pleasant. HVA league matchups include Buchtel at Racine Glouster at Nelsonville and The Plains at Jacksonville plus Chauncey at Murray City. Plantsville at Amesville and Heart of Ohio Nelsonville at Woods Plumbers are also noted.
Ed Griffiths of Youngstown and Art Wall Jr. led the Akron event after the opening 18 holes with six under par 65. Frank Phillips and Al Balding shot 66, while amateur Jackie Nicklaus tied for lead among a crowded field including Arnold Palmer who posted 72.
Sugar Ray Robinson may return to boxing this year after asking IBC president Truman Gibson for a Tuesday meeting to discuss future bouts. The discussion could focus on a Basilio rematch, though the IBC noted other options exist. Robinson had earlier said tax factors might keep him out of the ring in 1958 after reclaiming the title from Basilio in Chicago on March 25.
Jim Landis boosted the Chicago White Sox with a two run double and two run single as they beat the Kansas City A's 7-2. Earl Battey hit a third homer for Chicago and Jim Wilson earned the win after a rough eighth inning in which the A's gathered three runs.
Mickey Mantle hit two home runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Washington Senators 11 to 3. Whitey Ford earned his 101st win, while Mantle’s 17th and 18th homers of the season came off Russ Kemmerer. The Yankees improved against Washington for the 12th straight time in five years.
MORRISTOWN New Jersey Friday and Saturday host the national track and field championships at Memorial Field with Tennessee State expected to dominate. The Nashville school aims to defend titles as 1956 Olympians Jones Daniels White Matthews lead a strong squad vying for national glory and 20 spots on the Moscow dual meet team.
Columbus reports statewide fishing conditions have materially improved from last week. East Central Southeast streams run fair to good with Burr Oak Leesville Glendening Tappan and Forked Run lakes in excellent shape. Muskingum Walhending should be good. Central South lakes Hoover Delaware Buckeye Rocky Fork Knox Jackson are clear. Olentangy Big and Little Walnut streams fair to good.
Johnson seeks to beat Vassili Kuznetsov’s world decathlon record of 8016 points at the national decathlon in Palmyra New Jersey. Johnson, favored to win, holds a 7985 point record and recently scored 7780 in Kingsburg California warming up for the event.
In a rain delayed 15 inning game, Baltimore edged Boston 7-5. Joe Ginsberg delivered a game deciding pinch hit driving in the winning run as he hobbled home on an injured leg. Beamon, Zaverinka, Loes and Wall pitched for the Red Sox and Orioles bullpen plus Stephens homer highlighted the action.
Ernie Banks belted a 380 foot homer in the eighth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the series opener. Banks' 21st homer moved him one behind the league lead. Dale Long added a two run shot earlier as Chicago built a 4-2 lead before holding on. Giel took the loss for the Giants while Hobbie earned the win for Chicago.
Milwaukee The National Boxing Association named welterweight champion Virgil Akins boxer of the month for July.
Gene Sarazen, 56, posted 73 to finish 146 and secure a spot in the final 36 holes at St Annes. Leader Christy O Connor of Ireland shot 68 for 135 at halfway. Dave Thomas and Peter Thomson tied for third at 138. Thomson later suffered a leg rash and a 72.
East Liverpool High School has selected 28 year old Ken Woods to replace Bill Radd as head coach. Woods previously led Fairfield Waterford High School to a 19 5 record over three seasons and is a Cedarville College alumnus who also coached at New Haven High School.
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