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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
6
Philadelphia hosts the 19th annual All Star game as Curt Simmons faces Vic Raschi in a Nationals led by Durocher with an undermanned American League lineup. Expect a tight battle amid 32 785 in attendance and about 180000 in pension fund payments.
Philadelphia reports Kid Gavilan defending his welterweight crown after an 11th round technical knockout of Gil Turner at Municipal Stadium. Turner, touted as a rookie of the year with 25 knockouts, fought bravely but was overwhelmed in the 11th as Gavilan rallied from a close 5-4-1 AP card lead and stopped the bout 2:47 into the round.
Seven Cleveland Indians named to the American League roster for the mid summer classic at Shibe Park. Key selections include Dale Mitchell Al Rosen Bob Avila and Larry Doby with pitching duties eyed for Bob Lemon Vic Raschi and others as Hogan and Lemon bring veteran All star experience. Doby leads with 13 homers while Rosen Avila and Garcia debut on the club.
A committee will be formed by league presidents and minor league head George Trautman to study the controversial bonus rule amid fears of wild spending. The group will report at the winter meetings in Phoenix, as post season touring rights are adjusted and rules on Latin players are debated.
Gene Sarazen of Germantown New York posted 69 in the opening 18 holes of the British Open qualifying at Fairhaven to lead American scores. Harry Bradshaw shot 65 to take early lead. Sarazen and Bradshaw advance to Royal Lytham for the final 18 holes as the field narrows from 266 to 100 and medal play starts Wednesday.
Beasley-Mathews and Kasler's Dairy matchup looms after Banks Sport Shop erupted for 13 runs in the fifth to beat Buck's Auto 20-7. Jerry Hartman and Cooley each had five hits. Cooley hit a home run. Potts went 2 for 3 and Adams 3 for 4 with a double. Hayes and Schmidt, Hillyer and Mahaffey noted in the box.
The walleye known by many names from walleyed pike to dore is prized for eating. Natural baits pictured are favored by successful fishermen. Walleye inhabit Pumatuming Reservoir Berlin Reservoir Mosquito Creek Reservoir Lake Glendenning Indian Lake Musk ingum River and many northern Ohio streams with Lake Erie a top fishing spot.
Tonight’s event in Point Pleasant features ten amateur bouts to bolster the high school fund. Promoter Mike Whalen leads the Backers with referee Jack Morton guiding matches at 8 p.m. Tickets range from 30 to 150 cents.
Kasler Dairy and Buick Blaettnar split a Sunday doubleheader 8 to 6 and 5 to 3 at Pomeroy field. Key hits by Sprinkles and Raber fueled Kasler runs, while Buick sluggers Jones Robinson Jarvis West and a Ginther homer paced the offense. A second game homer by Sprinkles sparked Kaslers as McGee, Trainer and McFadden produced hits and the Buicks answered with multiple runs across the first and fourth innings.
The umpire in chief places the rosin bag on the ground behind the pitcher's rubber and may require the pitcher to carry it in rain. The batter must remain in the box unless time is called, otherwise a strike may be called. The runner has the baselines priority while the catcher may only block the plate when fielding or holding the ball.
Pay Yong Um and 20 fellow South Korean athletes prepare for Helsinki 1952 Games aided by $17,000 from American soldiers and $80,000 total funded by Korean civilians and government. Officials aim for participation and national goodwill, highlighting marathon favorite Yoon Chil Choi with a 2:25:45 best.
Racine pitcher Larry Wolfe threw four hit ball for six innings and fanned 11 as the Racine nine edged Henderson 4 to 2. Wayne Austin took the loss after six innings with nine strikeouts. Buddy Cundiff had two hits for Racine while Junior Wolfe and Parsons doubled in the winning cause.
Don Monk Meineke a 6 foot 7 Dayton center signed a contract to play for the Fort Wayne Zollners in the NBA. He was Dayton’s all time scorer and the Zollners’ No 1 draft choice.
Athens meets Glouster this afternoon to decide Athens County’s American Legion title. Olan Koehler and Bill Barnes are slated to duel as Koehler topped Barnes 1-0 in a four hitter Dart last Thursday.
Charleston fans filled the stands as the Senators defeated the Columbus Red Birds 2-0 and 3-0 in a twin bill. The crowd totals matched Toledo’s attendance in 24 games, with 3457 on hand for Monday night. An exhibition saw Cincinnati Reds beat Indianapolis Indians 10-2 as Herb Score debuted with four strikeouts in a 2 2/3 inning stint.
Two pacers split victory honors at Hilliards Raceway Monday night taking two races apiece for a $2000 total purse. Hi-Lo's Surprise won the twin $500 purses in races three and six, while Dale Chief matched with wins in races four and seven.
Montreal fighter Armand Savoie won on points over Johnny Greco in a 12 round Canada clash. Brooklyn’s Gene Tekach beat Sal di Guardia on points in an eight round New York bout. Akron jockey Howard Craig likely sidelined a week after a spill at Ascot Park. he fell from Hot Tack in the 1 1/2 mile sixth race with a badly bruised knee.
Ferris Fain of the Philadelphia Athletics climbs to the AL batting lead at .336 after a 13-point gain in the pre All star week. Al Rosen falls to .330 while Stan Musial leads the NL at .333 and Toby Atwell rises to .324. Billy Goodman fuels a Red Sox late push with 11 hits in 21 at bats gaining 21 points. Shantz and Roe pace pitching with Dorish undefeated in five starts.
Coolville defeated Pennsville 16 to 2 in a Tri League game. Coolville improved to 3 3 in league play. Scorers listed include Dawson Neuburn K Scott Landon and Richardson.
Kiwanis Club juniors beat the Lions 9 to 1 behind a one hitter by Hughes. Lions pitchers South and Van Meter walked 12 Kiwanis batters. Rose sell laced a triple and a single, Cornwell scored three times, Adams had the Lions only hit.
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