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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1955

Page

12

Machine Rally Tops Fellowcraft in City League Thriller

In City League action Fellowcraft jumped to an early lead but Machine Shop answered with a scoring burst. Bob Cooley led Fellowcraft with two hits and two RBIs, while AL Keane and Paul McKinny paced Machine Shop as they rallied to win the night contest.

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Schedule Highlights From Early Baseball Week Across Cities

The report lists multiple matchups with dates and times including Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit. It notes results such as Philadelphia over Brooklyn and New York over Pittsburgh, plus upcoming games and league standings across the International League.

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Tebbetts and Walker Fight Sparks Baseball Brawl

Seeman of Cincinnati reports Tebbetts and Walker scuffled Tuesday night after onfield disputes. Tebbetts charged with striking Walker, both managers exchanged unprintable insults. Umpire described a dustup with multiple blows, Tebbetts bleeding from the nose and Walker with facial bruises.

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Heavyweight Showdown Promised at Madison Square Garden

In New York tonight 20 year old Patsy Young of Newark fights 185 pound John Pate in a ten round bout from Madison Square Garden. The match will be carried by ABC on radio and TV starting at 9 p.m. EST.

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Red Sox Fans and Players Eye World Series Hope

Boston fans and players ride pennant fever as the Red Sox surge toward the World Series. Key figures Billy Klaus Grady Hatton Norm Zauchin Ted Williams and Jackie Jensen highlight a lineup that includes Williams Piersall Jensen and Williams as leadership while Casey Stengel warns the Yankees must respect Boston’s late-season run.

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Baseball Leaders Sparked by Ashburn to Mantle Clash

The article lists top hitters and pitchers from both leagues. It highlights Ashburn and Campanella for the NL, Snider of Brooklyn with 70 runs batted in, and Bruton leading Milwaukee with four triples. Mantle tops the AL in batting average and steals, with Kaline and Smith also posting strong totals in RBIs. Pitching leaders include Konstanty and Forgan with 6 and 5 wins respectively, and high strikeout counts from Score, Turley, and others.

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George Bayer to Exhibit at Athens Country Club

George Bayer known as the Babe Ruth of golf will perform an exhibition at the Athens Country Club on Thursday. The public event features a driving show followed by a regular tour, with Bayer playing two balls per tee and admission based on his driving prowess. He is a top pro with notable finishes and record drives, previously playing pro football and high level baseball before dedicating himself to golf.

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Power Favors Nationals For 22nd All-Star Tilt

Nationals lead National League selection as power hitters Ted Kluszewski Duke Snider Ernie Banks Eddie Mathews loom strong for Milwaukee hosted 22nd All-Star Game. American picks include Mantle Berra Williams Kaline Mays Aaron and Frank Thomas with veteran pitchers Don Newhouser Wynn Ford, Turley and Hoeft lining up for the Midsummer classic.

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Duncan's HR Paces Mates in Baseball Round Two

The Yanks pace the league with a 6-2 win over the Red Sox as Duncan and Pennington lead at bat. Standings show the Yankees at 6-40, Sox at 4, with team members Carter Duncan Thompson Mills Beard and Al Nesils among top performers.

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Athens PLs Top Albany in Pony League Thriller

Athens Pony League defeated Albany 6 to 1 yesterday with a strong pitching performance. The winning pitcher struck out nine, allowed two hits and walked one. Beweth took the loss. In Little League Kiwanis shaded Rotary 8-7 as singles by Merg Riggs Fry and Fark led the offense. Dalley Ane Orella and Nelson contributed doubles and tripled.

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TV Network Announces 1955 NFL Telecast Schedule

ABC reveals 18 NFL game telecasts for 1955. The slate opens Saturday August 6 with the Los Angeles Rams at the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Portland Oregon.

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Davis Swanson Win Partnership Play at Athens Country Club

Davis and Swanson won the partnership play with a net 132 over 18 holes at Athens Country Club. Ed Belsho topped the handicap tournament with 8 25-65 while several pairs and scorers posted notable finishes including Smith and Shepard 141 and Parfitt with 141.

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Field of 94 Vie in Open

ST ANDREWS England A total of 94 qualifiers began the British Open field after two rounds of qualifying reduced 270 entrants to 94. Among the qualifiers are six amateurs and two Americans Joe Conrad from San Antonio Tex and Mee Hale from Philadelphia. The three American professionals Ee Furgol Byro Nelson and another unnamed player remain in contention with scores 142 to 143.

ST. Andrews England United States Joe Conrad San Antonio Tex Smith Mee Hale Philadelphia Ee Furgol Clayton Byro Nelson Roanoke

CLO Dumps Rotary Nine In Little Fen's League Action

Point Pleasant CIO remaining atop standings after a 6 1 win over Ben Franklin Furnishings while Shinn of CLO spun a six hit shutout. Rotary slips into a three way tie for second as Furnishings rally in sixth to beat Franklins 6 1 and Lewis earns the win.

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Allen Cops Lead In All-Star Poll

Allen leads Hocking Valley Association All-Star voting with 240 votes, heading the list of early leaders including Snyder of Longstreth and Chai sey of The Plains. Balloting closes at midnight next Thursday as managers select five players from each squad for the game.

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All Star Halftime Schedule Shifts For Sunday Games

Second half play in the league shifts to Sunday with Chauncey and Albany set to lead action. A makeup game from rained first-half action affects standings only if Chauncey wins. All-Star contest now scheduled July 17 at Nelsonville, with regular play resuming July 24.

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HWA All Stars Ballot Lets Voters Choose Team

The official ballot lists HWA All Stars players for selection. Voters review candidate names on the ballot to cast their selections for the All Star roster.

Trenton Son 1563 Toledo 154 Charlie Cotton 8

Trenton report lists Charlie Cotton aged 8, son of N. in Toledo, with numbers 1563 and 154 appearing in the record.

Sundown Park Rivalry Doubleheader Tonight

Hometown rivals meet in Sundown Park as Kaonville teams clash in the opener with Jimmy Jones Oat against Bo Ards TV. In the second game Logan Merchants face Crowstown rivals Nick's Vine Shop in a local showdown.

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