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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1955

Page

10

Players Move To Curb Bonus Baby Limit In Major League

Major League players press to restrict bonus babies to two per club amid talks in Milwaukee. Player reps from the American and National Leagues debate a two-bonus cap while owners edge toward retaining current limits. Frank Lane, White Sox executive, argues the idea may discourage prudent bonuses but could strain veteran access. Bob Feller named AL rep for two years as spring practice nears.

Milwaukee Ong Phia Llanve Flage Frank Lane Preent Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Roberts National Major League Executive Council Chicago Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

Win First Is Motto Of Pilots In All Star Clash

Milwaukee reports the 22nd annual All Star game with Leo Durocher and Al Lopez pledging to play the best men for victory. Durocher may bench Willie Mays and Stan Musial while Lopez opens with Bil Pierce, citing recent defeats and who can help clinch the win.

Leo Lopez Milwaukee Leo Durocher Durocher al Lopes Philadelphia Richie Ashburn Willie Mays Stan Musial Mays Musial Wille

Andrews Only Champion Left in Play

INDIANAPOLIS Gene Andrews the 1954 Dallas winner and last remaining former champion in the 30th USGA Public Links Tournament at Coffin Municipal. He edged Smith of Pontiac on the 19th hole after Smith three‑putted twice. both men shot 72s in a tight opening round.

Indianapolis Gene’ Andrews Pacific Coffin Municipal Smith Pontag Mich USGA Foster Bradley Los Angeles Andrews Dallas George Welshaar Donaga University Sewedko Weishaar William Degan Buffalo N.Y Don Schrabulis Kewanee Richard B. Preston Detroit Schrabulis Jack Gargan Hollywood Marian Tev Carftender Joe Sal Filipo Miami

Softball Champ Out of Running

MINCINNATI- 47 Bentley Post Ohio American Legion base ball champions the last four years will not defend their title this summer. The post eliminated yesterday by Postal Employes Post. Bill Beck of Cincinnati Elder High School, a key player who helped win the Ohio Class A baseball crown in May, limited Bentley Post to five hits and added a run producing in.

Mincinnati Bentley Post Ohio American Legion Post Postal Employes Post Bill Beck Cincinnati Elder High School

Boston Beau Wins in Columbus race with jockey drive

Boston Beau, ridden by Jule Louison, finished second in the two dash event at Hillards Race stay last to win the trophy. A portion of 84 purse was at stake as Boston Beau moved to the feature, went back in the second dash to claim second place.

Columbus Jule Louison Alan Stake Hillards Boston

Campanella Mantle Change Batting Race

Campanella after a long layoff tops National League with a .335 average as Richie Ashburn drops to 327. Mantle climbs to fourth in the American League at .318 while Al Kaline retains the league lead. Fox and Kluzien update the Chicago standings as Snider rises in the senior circuit standings.

Stow _Beryn Roy Campanella New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Campanella Richie “Ashburn Philadelphia Mantle Detroit Nellie Fox Chicago Harvey Kuen Duke Snider

World Ree Fights 11 lb 15 oz Smallmouth at Dale Hollow

D L Hayes of Leitchfield Kentucky weighed in an 11 pound 15 ounce smallmouth at Dale Hollow Reservoir on the Tennessee Kentucky line. He caught the 27 inch fish at Dick Roberts Cedar Hill fishing camp Saturday. The bass measured 21 2/3 inches in girth and required over 80 minutes to subdue before reaching the net.

Dale Hollow Reservoir Tennessee-Kentucky D. L. Hayes Leitchfeld Dick Roberts Cedar Hill Roberts Louisville Hayes

Manzo Upset By Youngster in TV Bout at St Nicholas Arena

Tony Puleo, a 22 year old pro in 13 months, scored a clear 10 round decision over Libby Manzo in a televised fight at St Nicholas Arena. Manzo, 25, opened with bobbing and clutching style before Puleo’s sharp blows and edge, despite Puleo suffering a deep cut over his left eye in round three.

New York Tony Puleo Letory Libby Manzo St. Nicholas Arena Tony Nanner Manzo Paddy de Marco Paleo

Toledo Lass Women’s Amateur Qualifies For Ohio Meet

Toledo Lass Women’s Amateur qualifier results show Veni from Toledo leading a herd today with a three under par 71 to grab medalist honors in the 28 hole opening round. Carol Diringer of Tiffin was among the field of 152. Claire Doran of Cleveland, the 1954 champion, chose not to defend her crown due to marriage.

Eyannsi Naroma Meine Wren Bo Yeated Atu Veni Toledo Ohio Beree Gat MeIntire Rollins College Floridhot Carol Diringer Tiffin Mosawk Sng Claire Doran Cleveland Get

Bruwton and Stevenson Shine in Local Boxing Notes

Auburn Michigan and Detroit figures headline a sparsely detailed boxing recap with Bruton and Stevenson noted for strong showings. Nicky Garris from Cleveland is mentioned as having been stopped by Rama Ettti in a referenced bout.

Bruwton Mase—Warter Boston Lie Stevenson Auburn Mich Dick Rama ‘Etti Detroit Nicky Garris Cleveland

Oledo Downs Indi Stay in First Place

Oledo's Sox rallied from a 140 deficit to beat Indianapolis 6-4 in ten innings Monday, keeping a first place tie with Minneapolis in the American Association. Omaha fell 7-5 in a protested game, while Denver edged St Paul 5-3 in 11 innings.

Toledo - Minneapol Denver Omaha Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Sharleston Chiveston Cheston Peton Foronto Montreal Havana Rochester Columbus Syracuse Aus Buffalo Richmond Syracuse Toronto Emae Eh Romeo

All Stars Baseball Rosters Favor Uniformed Players

Readable rosters show National League and American League lineups with players listing their own uniforms for an All Stars game at County Field. The long list includes pitchers, infielders, outfielders, and catchers such as Mays, Hodges, Williams, Mantle, Berra, Banks, and Aaron among others.

MiLw Auene County Fhum Luis Arroyo Gene Conley Harvey Haddix Sam Jones Don Newcombe Joe Nuxhall Robin Roberts

All Star Batting Order for 22nd County Stadium Game

The 22nd All Star game lineup lists American League stars such as Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Williams Boston Mantle New York Berra New York Kaline Detroit Vernon Washington Pinigan Kansas City Pierce Chicago Ennis Philadelphia Snider Brooklyn Kluszewski Cincinnati Mathews Milwaukee Mueller New York Banks Chicago Crandall Milwaukee Roberts Philadelphia flagging a star packed order at County Stadium with players and positions noted.

Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Williams Boston Mantle New York Berra Kaline Vernon Washington Pinigan Kansas City Pierce AL. Ennis Philadelphia Snider Brooklyn Kluszewski Cincinnati Cleveland Kansas Washington TS Baltimore Milwaukee P.m

Trabert Faces First Test In Tourney

In Atlanta the National Clay Courts begin with Trabert favored over defending champion Bernard Bartzen as Irving, a World War I veteran from Augusta, Ga, greets the prospect of playing the Wimbledon champion. Irving, who beat Elijah Brown 6-2 6-0, aims to give his all in the second round.

Atlanta Tony "Rabert Willi Irvin Trabert Augusta Nema Vre Iain

Ohio Amateur Qualifying Opens As Rankin Leads

Rankin fired a two under par 68 at Zanesville Country Club to lead the first qualifying round of the Ohio Amateur. About 170 players, including noted names from Columbus and Dayton, competed on the 6900 yard layout with several players posting subpar scores and two eagles. Weather stayed hot at 94 degrees as players pushed toward the finals with Jack Nicklas of Columbus among the notable finishers in the long event.

Imnesville Onio Bob Rankin Gurney Rankin Zanesville Country Club Fenuine Soneste Eates Wes Bop Govelands Isr Epening Daphne Ieee Immerman National Pains Armament ‘Lan Pesti Pat ‘Ipants Elgib iSromansa Epecalt Renee — Ee Cosay Teat Deve Daniels Columbus Ene Techni Pola "Dudley ‘Rirebers Dagsay

Worcester Telegram hole in one tournament finds two aces

In the 15th annual event, Mike Katz and Fred Germiey each sank tee shots on the 40 yard special hole for two aces. The tournament produced an average of one ace in every 70 000 tries across 14 years of the Wor cester Telegram and Evening Gazette coverage.

Woa Nose Sane Worcester Telegram and Evening Gazette Mike Katz Fred Germiey

Five New Names Join HVA Stars

Five new players surge into contention as voting for the HVA All Stars closes at midnight Thursday. Bruce Melin and Roger Van Dyke lead at multiple positions, with Allan Chauncey and McArthur among top vote getters. the official team will be announced Friday along with managers.

Bruce Melin McArthur Toe Charney the Plains Wid Canter Chauncey Roger Allen New Marshfield Roger van Dyke Albanys Ralph Golds Ferry the Plaine Allen Dick Armstrong Vot McArthur van Dyke Gordon Wallar Antnie Bill ‘Tewksbury Lang Bud Lavy All-Stars Nelsonville Aibstar Fund

DeMarco Demands Rematch After Loss To Dupas

In Brooklyn, DeMarco fumes after a unanimous eight round loss to Ralph Dupas of New Orleans. He vows a rematch and calls the outcome a mother’s decision while criticizing Dupas’s boxing style and the referee.

Brooklyn Paddy DeMarco Ralph Dupas New Orleans DeMarco Dupas Otha Fanny Pinnine Duas Nana Bud Smith Broklyn Bt

Toledo University names new director of athletic publicity

W England Toledo University athletic director announces hiring a new director of athletic publicity and supervisor from Mt. Vernon. Dodds, four years on the Daily Mint, will start about August 1. Home town boy Bob Scannell from South Bend, Indiana, Notre Dame end, highlighted.

Toledo A —Forrest W. England Toledo University Mt. Vernon Dodds The Daily Mint Bob Scannell Notre Dame South Bend Ind

Reds Eye Tests Prompt Umpire Focus On Vision

Cincinnati Redlegs face criticism of calls as eyes are blamed for misreads. Walter Seinsheimer suggests eye exercises may sharpen perception, but tests won’t be given to all players. Ted Kluszewski noted in discussion.

Incinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Yatter Walter Seinsheimer Cincinnati Ted Kluszewshki

Swearingens Beat City Food to Take Half Lead in League

Swearingens clinched first in the City Softball League first half with a 9 2 victory over City Food at the high school field. Delbert J Hayes earned the win with steady pitching, two hits and two RBIs. Elzy Wood Bern Barnes Rex Snyder each added two hits as Swearingens built four late runs to seal the game. City Food pitcher Ron Upton allowed five errors and three passed balls, with George Sopko driving in both runs for City Food.

Mike Serone Swearingens City Food Jaycees Delbert J. Hayes Hayes City | Food Esa Swearingen Bern Barnes Elzy Wood Rex Snyder Wood Jack Engh Chuck McAfee Bob Jones Jones George Sopko Chuck Dalley Machi Shop Ohio University McAfee Upton Katz

New Handicap Hawks and Cards In Nais Am Win Games

Richmond va September 1955 entrants must use USGA new handicap system for men with four or fewer. Entries limited to amateurs with handicaps not greater than four under the new system. The big change requires course ratings for handicap differentials. In Peewee action Eagles beat Bluebirds 3-1 with Cambers and Fulks pacing scoring.

Nais Am Richmond USGA Ail Eagies Cardinals Bluebirds Hawk Fulks Wilson Alidhney Eagles Gustavson Car

Buckingham Willie Mays Co-Owner Of A Country Store

A Buckinghams man named Willie Mays, 77, weighs 96 pounds and co-owns a country store. He clarifies he is not kin to the New York Giants star Willie Mays after fans joke about his name.

New York Giants Willie Mays Buckingham Wille Mays

Westfall Named Logan Cage Coach

Westfall, longtime Murray City High School basketball mentor, becomes Logan High School head coach succeeding Lee O'Brien. He will coach basketball and assist football, teach science, and bring prior state tournament experience from his prior schools. Westfall plans to move to Logan with his wife and child after securing a home.

Logan Harry Westfall Murray’ City Hgh Westfall Monflay Logan High School Lee O'Brien Florida Ime San Francisco University Ohio University Richland Rural Vinton County Ft. Loramie Mercer County Rushville Union Murray City Miners Athens S. H. Dillon Nelsonville Lagan Chie

Consuegra Tops AL ERA Leader In Relief Role

Cubs pitcher Consuegra, a Chicago White Sox mainstay, leads the American League earned run average race with a 1.95 mark after 88 innings, owning five wins and four losses. Luis Arroyo of the St. Louis Cardinals paces the National League at 2.43.

Ruta — Sar Sandy Consuegra Cubs Show Consuegra Chicago White Sox Luis Arroyo St. Louis Cardinals Puerto Paneetoni Manatees

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