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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

7

Pennant Shakeup Looms As All Star Break Near

With the All Star break approaching the Yankees hold a five game edge on Cleveland with the White Sox and Tigers fading. Scores show New York beat Washington 4 3 in a twin bill while Cleveland beat Chicago 5 2 but lost the nightcap. Boston toppled Baltimore 10 7 and Detroit routed Kansas City 10 1. In the N L Milwaukee split with Cincinnati as Brooklyn's lead shrank.

Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Cleveland Indians White Sox Indians Boston Red Sox Ted Willams Ayn Yanks Tigers Cleveland Washington Chicago Baltimore de Grit Kansas City A's Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati Braves St. Louis Philadelpia Pittsburgh Whitey” Ford Mickey Mantle Virgil Trucks Bob Nieman Herb Scorer Larry Doby Bobby Avila Ray Narleski Don Messi Art Houtteman Detroit Rooklyn Mlwaukee Philadelphia Alwaukee Cincinna Louis

Ohio Am Qualifying Under Way At Zanesville

Ohio Amateur qualifying begins with 177 entrants at Zanesville Country Club for 64 match play spots. Weather dampened scoring with expected 36 hole totals around 158 and standout players include ex champs and junior Nicklaus. Defending champion Arnold Palmer is out after turning pro. notable names Tom Jones Youngstown and Francis Circli Columbus compete alongside Jack Zimmermann Dayton and Don Finstepwald Athens who tied for sixth with 277 after a 69.

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NBC Tournament Opener Features Hilltop and Pike Victories

In St Paris, Hilltop defeated Thompson Plumbers 5-2 as Hilltop pitcher Dave Craft struck out 17 to set a tournament strikeout record. Pike outlasted Lima Steel 12-11 in 11 innings, as the NBC tournament of the National Baseball Congress kicked off with opening round wins for Columbus storage outfit URBANA or rullop and the Pike County Reds.

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National Clay Courts Tennis Opens in Atlanta

The National Clay Courts tennis event opens in Atlanta with top seeds Tony Trabert and Ham Richardson entering the men's division. Trabert, Wimbledon champion from Cincinnati, and Richardson, Rhodes scholar from Baton Rouge, arrive for their matches on Tuesday after receiving first round byes.

Atlanta Tony Trabert Ham Richardson Trabert Cincinnati Richardson Baton Rouge

All Stars overpower rivals in Gallipolis games

In Gallipolis on Sunday evening Little League and the GSI softball event drew four to five hundred spectators and attendants. The All Stars team managed by Lester Thompson won decisively against Jim Wenz IE led team, in a lively community sports night before a large crowd.

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DeMarco Dupas Set For Rematch Title Fight

Paddy DeMarco and New Orleans lightweight contender Paddy Dupas meet in a 10 rounder in New Orleans as promoter Blaise D Antoni eyes about 30000 from a no TV no radio event. DeMarco, once champion, aims to rebound after recent setbacks and previously edged Dupas in the city.

DeMarco Dupas Associated Press Paddy DeMarco Rich Ralph Dupas Paddy Blaise D'Antoni

Chico Makes All Star Team Despite Not Chisox First String

Chico earns a place on the All Star squad while not securing a starting role for the Chisox. The selection highlights his consistency and impact beyond the lineup.

Chico Chisox

Biggs Edges Shrine Club in Pony League thriller

Biggs tops the Shrine Club 5 to 2 as Rusty Wamsley delivers the decisive hit in the seventh inning. Minton earns his first victory, while Chico shows signs of slump amid catcher notes and fielding miscues. Shrine Club tied the game in the middle, but Biggs pulled ahead late and moved into a share of the lead.

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Swann wins Westerner at Hollywood Park in record run

California jockey Swann extended his streak with an eighth straight victory by winning the $57,730 Westerner at Hollywood Park. He led rivals by six lengths over Fabulous Vegas as Shoemaker urged him along. Jean's Joe finished third in the mile and one quarter race.

California Swann Hollywood Park Swaps Fabulous Vegas Shoemaker Jean Joe

Five Records Broken At Jaycee Swim Meet

Five records fell at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Invitational Open and age group meet held at Cuyahoga Fails. Retchen Kinter of Solon, swimming for the Cleveland Cock Gola, lowered her own marks in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle and the 21p meter event. Team champions were Riviera Club of Indianapolis in the women’s and fifth divisions, Coca Cola of Cincinnati in the men’s division, and Toledo YMCA in the boys’ division.

Chamber of Commerce Cuyahoga Fails Retchen Kinter Solon Cleveland Cock Gola Indianapolis Riviera Club Cincinnati Coca Cola Toledo Ymca

IHL Sets Jan 15 Deadline for Player Signings

The International Hockey League board of governors met Saturday to review schedule dates with league president Frank Gallagher of Detroit. Each of the six clubs Troy lis Grand Rapids Cincinnati Fort Wayne and the Combined Toledo Marion entry posted a $5000 guarantee bond.

Simit Hag Been International Hockey League Board of Governors Frank Gallagher Detroit Troylis Grand Rapids Cin- Hinnati Fort Wayne Toledo

Fight Results MOLLYWOOD Renos and Cuba Outpoint Opponents

In a MOLLYWOOD bout Mexico’s 148 pound entrant outpointed Phil Hay while Cuba’s fighter outpointed Clee Ort from Puerto Rico. The card featured two decisive decisions with strong showings from each country’s boxers.

Mollywood Mamontinea Reno Mexico Phil Hay Cuba Clee Ort Puerto Rico

First Start Sparks Hope For Chico’s Teammates

The report notes Chico’s teammates rally after his season debut. He allowed seven hits but the team gained a 7 for the outing. Shrike Shrine and Minton comment on discipline while Wamsley presses for improvement, urging confidence in his ability.

Gme Chico Tame Shrine Minton Wamsley

Reed and Clifford Win Athens Country Club Handicap Match

Reed and Carl Clifford posted net scores of 66 to win the meeaplay handicap competition at Athens Country Club Sunday. Reed shot 77 with 11 handicap and Clifford 80 with 14, with other winners including Don Reed 71-1166 Carl Clifford 90-1686 John Smith 79-1267 Pete Lalich 79-1069 Harry Beckley 95-16-08 Dick 7-18-69 By Wolfe 89.

On Reed Carl Clifford Athens Country Club Reed Clifford Don Reed Carl Cliford John Smith Pete Lalich Harry Beckley By Wolfe

All-Star Start Time Delayed for Arch Ward Funeral

Commissioner Ford Frick announced the All-Star game start time would shift from 2:90 to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Time to honor Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward. The funeral is set for 10 a.m. in Chicago, with many baseball figures attending.

Um Turk Nat Ford Frick Segeg Mprick Arch Ward Chic Tribune Milwaukee Chicago

Promoter seeks one-year ban for Picone in Michigan

Julius Piazza asked state boxing secretary Bill Matney to suspend Guido Picone of Canton Ohio from fighting in Michigan for at least a year. Picone withdrew from a Tuesday night bout at the Motor City Arena amid other recent withdrawals by major leaguers and National Leaguers.

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Bolt Keeps Head Wins At St Paul Open

Bolt wins the St Paul Open for $19,000 dominating the final round with a 68 after a steady four days. He overcomes a three stroke deficit as Jerry Tiny slips to two under 271, with Fred Hawking and Arnold Palmer tying for third. Bolt credits Ben Hogan for a grip tweak that improved his driving during a Fort Worth practice round.

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Diringer Leads Women's Ohio State Golf Amateur Qualifier

AKRON Carol Diringer of Tiffin is the favorite as 131 women tee off in a 1% hole qualifier for the Women’s Ohio State Golf Association Amateur at Portage Country Club. Miss Diringer, 1980 Mansfield winner, is the only former champion among top contenders alongside Doran of Cleveland who is soon to be married. Others include Ann Richardson of Columbus Barbara McIntire of Toledo and Mrs. Robert Palmer of Columbus. The 16 advancing to match play will shoot 18 holes today with 2 rounds on Friday.

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National League Edges American League In Power Race

The National League leads the power race over the American League as a 13-8 gap narrows before the All-Star game. NL stars Kluszewski Snider Mays walloped 84 homers while NL overall has 288 to 183 for the AL. Kaline and Williams pace AL batting with 287 and 94, while Mantle leads the AL with 255. The AL counters with punch from Fox Kuen Manto and Doby among others.

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