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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1957

Page

8

No-Hitters and Injuries Highlight Torrid NL Second Half

The article reports no hitters and injuries shaping the National League's second half, with games featuring Hoak Sanchez and Gilliam in contentious actions. Results include New York 1 St. Louis 4, Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 1, and Chicago 9 Philadelphia 1 in 11 innings.

Sanchez Gilliam Cincinnati Brooklin St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Brooklyn American League Club Pet. G.B. Rew Yoek Cponro Enactimecios OE Cu Ee Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Inlimitatieme Iee TEM Boas Ty Beer

Giants Antonelli Shuts Out Cardinals to End NL Streak

Johnny Antonelli five hits allowed in a 1-0 New York Giants win over St Louis, cutting the Cardinals edge to two games and halting a five game NL streak. Duke Snider homered twice for Brooklyn in a later 5-4 win over Cincinnati after a benches-clearing set.

Lfaguf Stara Fitching Johnny Antonelli Giants Tun Cardinals Duke Snider Dodgers Hiredheg Cincinnati Don Hoak Neal Brooklyn Charlie Neal Ebbetts Field Jim Gilliam Raul Sanchez Gilliam Sanchez Chicago Bob Rush Philadelphia Jack Sanford Cubs Phils Stan Lopata Milwaukee Phillies Pittsburgh Felix Mantilla Billy Bruton St. Louis New York Giants Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Kansas City White Sox Washington Boston Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Snider Brooks Brooks Lawrence Tom Acker Hoak Roger Craig Chico Fernandez Rush Harvey Haddix Richie Ashburn Gran Hamner Haddix Sanford Dale Long Harry Anderson Joe Sennett Lopata Don Elston Johnny Logan Mantilla Braves Bob Friend Bob Trowbridge Valmy Thomas Antonelli Lindy McDaniel Yogi Berra Yankees Harry Simpson A’s Mantle Swat Rocky Fridges Paul LaPalme Gene Stephens Jim Piersall Tiger Lou Sleater Orioles Bob Nieman Gus Triandos Jim Busby Cal MccLish Ray Narleski McLish Birds Nieman RBI Ray Moore Ken Lehman al Pilareik Rod Lemon

Lancaster hires two new coaches at Lancaster High

Superintendent Jack Brown announced two coaching changes at Lancaster High School. Sam Marchio, formerly of St. Paris High School, becomes head baseball coach and assistant in football and basketball, replacing Tony Martin who resigned to teach in Columbus. Carl Bishop, longtime Portsmouth East assistant, becomes assistant football and track coach, replacing Jerry Wampfler who resigned to head Perry High School in Stark County.

Lancaster Jack Brown Lancaster High School Sam Marchio St. Paris High School Tony Martin Columbus Central Carl Bishop Portsmouth East Jerry Wampfler Perry High School Stark County

Nicklaus to skip Ohio Open for Jay-Dee tournament

Jackie Nicklaus, a 17 year old Columbus high school student and former Ohio Open winner, will not defend his title at Mansfield July 22-24. He chooses to play in the state Jay-Dee tournament in Cincinnati July 22-23, citing his aim to compete in another event.

Springfield Jackie Nicklaus Columbus Marietta Ohio Mansfield Cincinnati

West Virginia Malleable Iron Co Wins Point Pleasant Doubleheader

In Harmon Park West Virginia Malleable Iron Co defeated Somerville Motors 7 to 5 in the opener as Bill Henshaw and Stanley Knipp led with two hits apiece. Don Head pitched the win. In the nightcap Rotary Club edged Doe's Fine Food 8 to 7 as Bill Gardner and Eddie Woomer contributed key hits.

Point Pleasant Harmon Park West Virginia Malleable Iron Company Somerville Motors Bill Henshaw Stanley Knipp Rusty Wood Leslie Shirley RBI Robert Carlisle Don Head Norman Scarberry Chris Leon Junior Reynolds Ernest Howard Martin Crawford Johnny Bennett Charg Rotary Club Doe’s Fine Food Bill Gardner Doe Eddie Woomer Kenton Sheline Jim Goodman Gary Coakley Robert Fitzsimmons Jim Rayburn Ricky Reynolds Goodman Doe

Four Teams Vie for Lead In ACC Golf

In the Mixed League at Athens Country Club two teams push for leadership as Sand Trappers host Hookers and Putters meet Lodbusters. Dubbers sit tied for third with Hookers as other matchups involve Pros versus Bogies and a series of paired doubles matches featuring notable players and partners.

ACC Athens Country Club Dubbers Bill Biggs Wilma Gardner Jack Aigeo Ruth Richey Dave Strawn Mary Hanger Gerald Stauffer Ruth Sweeney Francis Fuller Mark Eschenhacher Dick Dent Laura

Iron Liege and Barbizon Top Arlington Classic Favorites

Calumet Farm entry Iron Liege the Kentucky Derby winner and Barbizon Arlington vie as early $5 favorites in the $100000 added Arlington Classic. Dave Erb will replace injured Bill Hartack on Iron Liege though Hartack hopes to ride if possible.

Chicago Calumet Farm Iron Liege Barbizon Dave Erb Bill Hartack Hartack

Boxing Roundup Delivers Wins Across Several Cities

In Saginaw Mickey Crawford, 149, defeated Pat Lowry, 153, on points after ten rounds. In Nassau Gomeo Brennan, of Bimini, scored a knockout against the Bahamas Kid from Inagua. In Los Angeles Tiger Williams, 160, stopped Ruben Hernandez, 159, in San Francisco.

Saginaw Mich Mickey Crawtford Pat Lowry Toledo Nassau Bahamas Gomeo Brennan

Hoffman in No Hit City Softball Game

Jerry Hoffman pitched the first no hitter of the season for Sportshop in a 3 0 win over Gasco in City Softball League action He faced 23 batters with 12 strikeouts and one error allowing only three hits Hayden took the loss while Hoffman and Allen starred for Sportshop with Swearingen contributing a key single

Swearingen Jerry Hoffman Gasco Cooley Roger Allen Hoffman Hayden Sprague Sportshoppers Allen Cotterman

Perez Aims For Lightweight Title Bid

Cleveland fight tonight features Lulu Perez aiming to beat featherweight Harold Gomes in a 10 round lightweight bout. Perez says two straight wins would propel him toward the lightweight title as Gomes, from Providence, RI, is listed as a 7-5 favorite to win.

Cleveland Harold Gomes Lulu Perez Perez Joe Brown Gomes Providence, R. L

Ohio West Virginia game picks two guards for Aug. 10

Wheeling, West Virginia sees James Chaplin of Moundsville and James Nardl of Dillonsvale named as guards for the 15th Ohio West Virginia football clash set for August 10 in Wheeling.

Wheeling W. Va James Chaplin Moundsville James Nardl Dillonvale Ohio

Bella Donna Wins Junior Three-Gaited Stake in Lexington Show

Bella Donna owned by Mr and Mrs Elliot Bonnie of Urbana won the Junior Three-Gaited Stake at the Lexington Junior League horse show to claim 1509 dollars in prize money.

Lexington P— Belladonna Elliot Bonnie Urbana

Tebbetts Holds BA Degree and Ag Study in New Hampshire

Cincinnati Redlegs manager Birdie Tebbetts earned a bachelor of arts from Providence College and completed an agriculture course at the University of New Hampshire.

Redlegs Birdie Tebbetts The Cincinnati Redlegs Providence College University of New Hampshire

Local Little League Action Sees Rally Tie and Big Sixth- inning Outburst

In a tight game AthensRediegs and opponents traded runs as Gardner Cornwell Fry Wilson Mechem Poston led singles and doubles. A game tying three run rally in the seventh followed by a five run sixth propelled the team into a first place tie amid a packed standings week.

Gardner Cornwell Bacon Laufhute Poston Fry Wilson Mechem Little League Dayeres Metsias Chambers Berquist Haddox Gibson Gustavson Norris Fulks Woodburn Pierce Vi Young Vi Norris Storer Daycees

American pros lead in 48th Canadian Open

In Kitchener Ontario the 48th Canadian Open heads into the third round with Doug Ford Fred Hawkins and Henry Ransom one stroke ahead of a field of 103 golfers. The trio posted two day totals of 136 six under par with only three Canadians among the 21 professionals in medal contention for the 3500 top prize.

Kitchener Ont Doug Ford Fred Hawkins Henry Ransom

Virginians complete four-game sweep with 3-0 win

The Richmond Virginians shut out the Columbus Jets 3-0 to seal the four game series sweep. This marks the Jets' 10th shutout loss of the season.

Richmond Richmond Virginians Columbus Jets Jets

Canadian-born Notre Dame coach nets Olympic silver and bronze

Alex Wilson, Notre Dame track coach, finished second in the 100 meter dash and third in the 400 meter race at the 1932 Olympics while competing for Canada.

Alex Wilson Notre Dame Canada

Joe Cunningham shines in 1956 IL with .320, 11 homers

St. Louis Cardinals reserve first baseman Joe Cunningham posted a .320 batting average and 11 home runs for Rochester in the International League during the 1956 season, highlighting his strong hitting performance.

Joe Cunningham St. Louis Cardinal Rochester N. Y

King Family Sees Athletics Fall in Kansas City

Delbert King and his 14 year old son Dennis traveled from Au Dubon Iowa to watch the Athletics in Kansas City. A car breakdown in St Joseph delayed them, causing them to arrive after the sixth inning of a 3-2 defeat. They rented a car, which was later stolen with $300 in belongings. The Kings stayed overnight and still cheered the home team, though Kansas City did not win.

Kansas City Delbert King Dennis King St. Joseph Mo A’s Kings

Fishing Tournament Records Few Catches Amid Low Tally

Ocean City Maryland reports the 12th International Light Tackle Tournament ends with a record low. Ninety nine competitors have counted only three White Marlin in two days, far below the prior top flight record of 37 sailfish.

Ocean City

Indians Deny Move to Minneapolis Rumor

Cleveland Indians franchise relocation rumors were denied by William R. Daley board chairman stating no plan to move amid dwindling attendance.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Minneapolis William R. Daley

Dean of rowing coaches

Navy crew coach regarded as the dean of America's rowing coaches after beginning his own rowing career at the University of Washington in 1911.

Navy America University of Washington

Poor Weekend Forecast for Ohio Fishermen

The State Division of Wildlife reports another poor weekend outlook for fishing with East Central and Southeast regions showing scattered lakes in fair to good condition but most streams muddy and poor overall. In Central and South areas a few streams are clear and normal with good prospects while many streams remain muddy and high. Hoover Reservoir Buckeye Lake Rocky Fork Lake Jackson Lake and Lake Vesuvius offer the best lake fishing. Southwest shows some clear and normal lakes yet overall fishing remains modest with few fish taken.

Columbus State Division of Wildlife Clendening Tappan Harrison County Forked Run Meigs County Seneca Noble County Buckeye Perry County Hope Alma Vinton County Scioto Madison Lawrence Jackson Fairfield Adams Hoover Reservoir Buckeye Lake Rocky Fork Lake Jackson Lake Lake Vesuvius Indian Hesterman Cowan Sinclair Champaign Clermont Greene Warren

Nelsonville Little League Summary Incomplete

Incomplete OCR fragment lists players and actions from a Nelsonville Little League game. Names include Lott Colburn Huddy Brooks Cashman Mechem Kimble Lowry and Denies. Scoring events mention singles and triples with unclear team abbreviations and positions.

Nicklaus Leads 16 Remain In Ohio Amateur Run

The 51st Ohio Amateur golf championship trimmed to 16 after two rounds of match play. Notables like Jackie Nicklaus and Joe Myers advance, facing opponents such as Frank Gacek, Bob Ross Jr., and Rob Shave Jr. as veterans Howard Saunders, Dan Carmichael, and Don Bancett challenge the rising young players.

Springfield Ohio Jackie Nicklaus Columbus Joe Myers Nicklaus Frank Gacek Cleveland Bob Ross, Jr Rollins Rob Shave Jr Florida Howard Saunders Gallipolis Dan Carmichael Tom Jones Youngstown Don Bancett Zanesville Ohio Golf Assn Robert Davis Cincinnati Bob Roll Greenfield Gene Cardi Francis Cardi Ed Preisier Bob Rankin Dave Daniels Jack Zimmerman Dayton

Seixas and Hard Reach Quarterfinals in Western Open

Vic Seixas of Philadelphia crushed Bob Stuckert 6 1 6 2 to advance in the Western Open. Darlene Hard of Montebello defeated Margareta Bjornstrom 6 0 6 3 to also move into the quarterfinals in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Vic Seixas Darlene Hard Seixas Philadelphia Bob Stuckert Miss Hard Montebello Calif Margareta Bonstrom New York City

Jugurtha Wins Photo Finish at Hilliards Raceway

Jugurtha owned by Frank Bruno of Marion won the featured sixth race in a photo finish over Daily Virtue at Hilliards Raceway Thursday night.

Columbus Jugurtha Frank Bruno Marion Daily Virtue Hilliards Raceway

Old-Timers-Varsity Spring Game Ends In 20-20 Tie

The annual spring football clash at Michigan State ended in a 20 to 20 draw between the Old-Timers and the Varsity squad, with both sides sharing the score after a competitive session.

Michigan State

Road Test Ad Claims 57 Rambler Is Best Buy

An advertising blurbJohnson promotes the 57 Rambler as America’s lowest priced and smartest car. It invites readers to see for themselves why this car fits monitoring needs better than any other on the market.

America Platt

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