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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

10

Glynn powers Indians past Orioles with grand slam

Cleveland first baseman Bill Glynn homered three times including his first grand slam as part of an 11-3 win over Baltimore. He drove in four runs and sparked an 11-run first inning with a long homer off Joe Coleman. Glynn credited extra batting practice and a tip from manager Al Lopez for his hot streak.

Cleveland Bill Glynn Franklin N.J Baltimore Joe Coleman Detroit Glynn Ralph Branca Ted Gray Dick Weik Babe McPug al Lopez Lopez Red Kress Tribe Philadelphia Phils Indians al Rosen Rudy Regalado Rosen Viv Wertz New York Giants Pittsburgh Philadelphia Wally Westlake Coleman Mike Gilveira Orioles Bob Avila Wynn Clint Courtney Jim Brideweser Bob Kennedy Gil Coan Courtney Bobby Young Baltimore Abrhoa Abrams Rfnne Kryhoski Stephens Kennedy Courtney Young Biysha Waitkus Fox Fridley O. A Cleveland Abrhoa Avila Doby Ae Rosen Westlake Ee Phitley Strickland Hegan Biyzka Baltimore OO Red Sox Joe Collins Andy Carey Whitey Ford Trucks Harvey Kuenn Eddie Yost Mickey Vernon Washington Bob Trice al Sima

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights from The Era

Major league standings show New York leading Brooklyn Milwaukee and Cincinnati in pursuit. Wednesday results include St Louis 6 Cincinnati 0 and Milwaukee 14 Chicago 3. pitching feats noted with Virgil Trucks and Moe Savransky and a Cincinnati setback in a 6-0 loss to St Louis.

el Pet New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louia Chicago Pittsburgh Hearn Va Newcombe St. Louis P.m Savransky Cincinnati i

Plains Defeat Jack's Grill In City Softball League

The Plains beat Jack's Grill 12 to 9 at Athens High School. The Vets scored early and built a five run fifth inning aided by P Charney's double. Jack's rally fell short as Hashman O Neil and Foster led the Vets with two hits apiece while Cottrill and Figgins homered for Jack's.

Harry Perkowski Cards Red Schoendienst Stan Musial Wally Post Ray Jablonski Rip Repulski Bobby Adams Musial Jablonski Kluszewski Adams Repulski Rip Perkowski Temple Hobie Landrith Cincinnati the Plains Jack's Grill Athens High School Vets Hashman O'Neil P. Charney Jack W. Trough Cottrill The Grill Shultz J. Figgins Foster Swearingen Chapman's

Unbeaten Handicapping Professor Declares No Bet In Race

Stanton Del NEA report describes a Philadelphia based handicapping school professor who tested his system at Delaware Park. After reviewing entries ages weights and paddock habits he declared there was no bet in the race. The tale notes students’ lack of complaint as the professor returns to Philadelphia.

Stanton Del NEA Delaware Park Philadelphia Stanton Downs Philly

Jaycees Flatten Kiwanis 12 2 In Little League

Mike White slugged a bases loaded triple as the Jaycees exploded for seven runs in the second inning to beat Kiwanis 12 2. Laufhutte limited Kiwanis to two hits, while Fulks homered for the Eagles and Harmon Christianen and Aikman contributed for Kiwanis in a rough campaign opener. The Hawks rallied too late, but could not force overtime.

Mike White Jaycees Kiwanis Eagles Hawks Fulks Fagles Aikman Christiansen Laufhutte Kyle Nuskerham Pony League Eagles Harmon Little League Kiwanis Cornwell White

Major Stars Shine In National Batting And Pitching Standings

National batting leading S donuts Snider Brooklyn and Musial St Louis top runs and RBIs. Schoendienst St Louis collects most hits. Mays New York hits 27 home runs. Bruton Milwaukee steals 17. Pitching ace Antonelli 17-2 in eight decisions. Haddix St Louis 04 bulk strikeouts. Avila Cleveland leads American batting. Mantle New York hits 17 homers. Turley Baltimore 108 strikeouts.

Snider Brooklyn Musial St. Louis Schoendienst Mays New York Bruton Milwaukee Antonelli Strikbolts Haddix St Louis Avila Cleveland Minose Chicago Minos Fox Vernon Washington Runnels Mantle Jensen Boston Minoso Reynolds Turley Baltimore

Nelsonville Softball Tops Malta Manufacturing 8 4

Nelsonville defeated Malta Manufacturing 8 to 4 at McConnellville Monday night. The winners took advantage of four Malta errors and four timely hits to secure the victory. McGee and Zimmers led Nelsonville with solid pitching and contributing at the plate.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Red Gerry Staley Nelsonville Malta Manufacturing McConnellville Malta Deamiens McGee and Zimmers King, Fisher and Roberts

Association True to Form

American Association standings show three contenders winning while leaders Indianapolis lost. Minneapolis beat the Indians 4-1 as George Wilson powered the Millers with a homer triple and a double scoring three. St Paul crushed Kansas City 15-4. Louisville beat Charleston 4-3. Columbus defeated Toledo 9-2.

Louieville Charleston St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Louisville Pet Indianapolia St Paul Louisville Con Las Minneapols American Association Indians George Wilson Millers Bud Byverly George Spencer

Giants pace series as Dodger injuries bite hard

Giants bolster lead in a 5-2 win as Al Dark Willie Mays and Monte Irvin homer. Dodgers struggle with pitching injuries and ineffective pinch hitters as Wheeler Grissom closes the rally. Other NL games feature St Louis and Philadelphia shutouts and Milwaukee’s 14-4 over Chicago.

Giants George Shuba Rube Walker Pee Wee Reese Duke Snider Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Hoyt Wilhelm Marv Grissom Sal Maglie the Brooks Gerry Staley Cincinnati Redlegs St. Louis Cardinals Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs

Wimbledon Fans See No Ball Amid Rainy Deluge

Indignation grows as 18 000 spectators at Wimbledon endure a long rain delay with no ball being struck and no rain checks issued. The piece notes British fans’ loyalty and tolerance, contrasting with American expectations and describing Wimbledon as a state of mind and a shrine to tennis with reserved center court seats.

Wimbledon Center Court

Athens Plans Intercity Golf Match With Chillicothe

The Athens Country Club will host an intercity golf match against Chillicothe on Thursday afternoon. Pro Bob Littler asks all members wishing to participate in the tournament to notify him before play begins.

Athens Chillicothe Bob Littler

Two Winners For McMillen At Hilliards

William McMillen of London Ohio swept to victory at Hilliards Raceway earning top driver honors with 97 points to Bob Seabrook's 93. He drove Empress Rodney to win the sixth race a 15-1 long shot paying 30.80 time 3 15 2. McMillen also won the seventh race driving Hi Lo's Surprise at 2 09 paying 7.60 3.00 2.60.

Columbus William Doc) McMillen London Ohio Hilliards Raceway Bob Seabrook Urbana McMillen Empress Rodney Hi Lo W. McMillen Singer Grattan R Butt Crown Prince B. Wells Sally

Olson risks ring prestige in Oakland tuneup bout

Olson challenges Pedro Gonzales in a 10 round non title bout at the Oakland Auditorium as a tuneup before defending his title against Rocky Castellani in a 15 round fight at the San Francisco Cow Palace on Aug 20. The champion warns against letting up though Gonzales has 4 losses in 22 bouts and has never been KOed. The bout will not be televised.

Oakland Calif Carl Bobo) Olson Pedro Gonzales Oakland Auditorium Olson Rocky Castellani San Francesco Cow Palace Rankin Gonzales

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