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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

11

All-Stars to Battle Longstretch Sunday at Nelsonville Park

The All-Stars and Longstretch meet Sunday at 2 p.m. in Nelsonville City Park for a three-inning exhibition. Morrison tops fan voting with 912 votes as the team picker. Longstretch features Bob Pick on the mound. Tickets are 80 cents with refreshments available. Holmes of Athens to umpire.

Avvany Finture Valey Cane Aanual Morrison Larry Falls Forrison Chowra Fiat Bse Bruce Metin St Ant Ty Sooed Bane Cane Ney Rae Fies Dick Enlow SteAlihur Chauncey Rick Herdman Marthreds Vietory Albany Holmes Athen

Fellowcraft 16 1 Victor Ia City Play

Fellowcraft defeats City Food 16 to 1 as Essex shuts down City Food with only three singles allowed ten strikeouts. Joe Puzz leads Fellowcraft with three hits four at bats two triples and two RBI. Ted Frey and Ted Frey steals help City Food score their lone run.

Essex City City Food Fellowcraft Food Wis Te G Roliong Ron Upton Bob Jones Joe Puzz Bob Cooley Lowell Rapp Whitehouse Dewey Laughin Bill Roberson Cliff Hetelfinger Laughlin Heffelfinger Cooley Ted Frey George Sopke Ron Ton Swearingsns Bae Saat Pet Eet

Saunders Gains Semi Final Spot in Open Berths

Saunders advances to the semi final stage after securing a decisive victory in the opening rounds amid a crowded field. The match featured strategic plays and tight exchanges as opponents pushed for early advantage.

Saunders

American League and International League baseball schedule and results

Friday games feature Washington at Kansas City New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland and Chicago at New York among others. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 18 19 Pittsburgh results show varied scores. Montreal Havana Toronto Columbus and Syracuse Rochester have listed results. American Association standings list Toledo Omaha Minneapolis Denver Louisville St Paul with Friday and Saturday matchups and Louisville beating Charleston 6 3.

Washington Kansas City New York Detroit Boston Cleveland St House Brooklyn Chicago Philhdlpnia Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Ening Philadelphia International League Toronto Montreal Havana Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Richmond Columbus American Association Clubol Toledo Omaha Minneapolis Denver Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Sharleston Charleston

Card Ace Stuns Brooks as Dodgers Win 6 1

Exhibition action highlights include Johnny Temple and Wally Pont among others. Stan Musial hits his 9th homer, Wally Moon adds his 12th as Cardinals beat Brook pitchers. Indians rally with Al Rosen and Larry Doby homers guiding an 8th inning comeback. Yankees fall behind early. Jim Konstanty suffers first loss.

Philadelphia New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland York Yanks Chicago Indians Washington Boston Detroit Baltimore Elsas City Stan Musial Wally Moon Dack~ Son Brooks Roy Campanella al Rosen Larry Doby al Smith Rosen Bob Lemon Ray Nariesk Jim Konstanty Jim Luxby Orestes Minow White Sox Dick Donovan Sox Ted Abernathy Jim Rivera Walt Dropo Sherm Loliar Frank Lary Williams Tigers Lary Harvey Kuenn Ray Boone Dim Det Mlwauker Rook Iyn Buhl Fanning

LL White Sox Top Red Sox in Gallipolis Little League

Manager Jim ena led Gallipolis Little League as Mike Carper, moved from first base, allowed only a few runs and outpitched Rick Saunders in a 13 to 11 victory. Carper also contributed at bat with a double and two trips, while catcher Jimmy Hill debuted in relief and Little Richard Smith posted the day’s best average with two singles in three plate appearances.

yeaghyioUls Jimena’ White Gallipolis Mike Carper Carper Saunders Red Sox Weswth Nas Sar Rick Jack Mile Jimmy Hill Hel Dou Little Richard Smith Triplip

Gene Mac Wins Roosevelt Trot at Roosevelt Raceway

Westbury New York Gene Mac a gelding purchased by Pat Tuccio for 14000 won the 35000 Roosevelt Trot at Roosevelt Raceway. It marked the Riverhead New York horse’s third straight triumph in the famous event. Katie Key a rival entry finished fifth in the 12 horse field.

Gene Mac Roosevelt Westbury N.Y Pat Tuccio Roosevelt Raceway Riverhead Katie Key Fané Katie

Fleets Ready for 383 Mile Mackinac Race Start

The Great Lakes racing fleets totaling 58 boats prepared for the 383 mile Lake Michigan race to Mackinac Island. Crews expect to anchor and set 71 sails for the 48th renewal of the classic begun in 1898 with pleasant weather guiding the vanguard toward Mackinac near noon Monday.

Great Lakes Lake Michigan Mackinac Isand Mackinac

Meet in Finals overnove TRE Ladies Golf Tourney Rained Out Thursday

Harrisburg notes: weather delays force postponement of a 54 hole Ladies Professional Golf event while organizers adjust plans for 36 to finish and schedule changes. Gov. George M. Lender cites possible state boxing code impact and IBC statements, with Gibson reporting added delays.

Harrisburg George M. Lender Pennsylvan- Fort Wayne Ind Assa Truman Giban TBC Gibson Chicago IBC Pennsylvania Fa Sc

Dancing Tonight at Portagea Courts Amateur Championship

A music combo will provide the entertainment as the Ohio State Amateur Championship for women unfolds at Portagea courts. The event features a 29-year-old former champion and Anne Richardson, a 19 year old college student, among the participants in the match of the flag sponsored by DeMo. Competition runs tonight from 8 to 11 at Athens High School.

Akron Diringer Anne Richardson DeMo Ohio State Golf Assn Athens High School Portagea Courts

Ohio Fishing Looks Fair This Weekend

The state wildlife division reports a fair weekend for fishing in Ohio with Sandusky Bay area catching white bass, perch, and catfish. North and central areas show streams muddy with crappies and bass. most lakes in fair condition.

Wlumbum Ohio State Division of Wildlife Sandusky Bay Lake St. Marys Charles, Mill Cleartork Chinepewa Portage Burr Oak Piedmont Atwood Leesville Clendening Tappan Seneca Rocky Fork Buckeye Lake Delaware

Bayer Exhibition Televised By Crum At Athens Club

Crum, sports director at WLW TV Columbus, will bring a camera crew to photograph the George Bayer golf exhibition at the Athens Country Club next Thursday. The event will be televised on Crum's sport show featuring Bayer and other pros. The exhibition starts in the afternoon at Seere.

Sum Crum Columbus George Bayer Athens Country Club Crum WLWTV Allong Bayer Finster Ald Bob Littler Earl Christiansen Seere

Logan and TV Vie for First Half Crown

Logan Merchants and Edward TV battle for first half league leadership after both sides sit at 8-1 with one loss. Nick's faces Murray City as Red-hot Nick's chase recent form while Wines Shop handed Logan its first league defeat. Post 20 beat Jimmy Jones in a shortened seven-inning second game.

Paul Efa Fineel Logan Merchants Edward TV Rick Jst Tirana Dle Rawards Merchant TV Eame Ec Jona Gian Nick's Murray City Socks Bar and Grill Siseak’ Henry Nice Wine Lips Jimmy Jones

Clay Courts Play Goes as Expected at Semifinals

Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo defended his title but faced a tough test from Jerry Moss of Modesto the nation’s No 1 junior. Moss forced a second set before Bartzen closed 6 2 and 6 2 6 1 to win the match as play continued toward the semi finals.

Bernard Bartzen San Angelo Tex Jerry Moss Modesto Calif Bartzen Ston, Ng

Athens Nips Middleport In Legion Tilt

Athens defeats Middleport 4-3 to decide who faces Athens in Junior Legion Tournament. Pitcher Tom Baldwin started for Athens, with Larry Hughes and Joe South keying the late innings. Middleport’s Nelson pitched all game. Hughes tripled and scored the deciding run on a sacrifice fly.

Athens Athens Aine Middleport Tom Baldwin Hughes South Smith Baldwin Jake Gotden Ly Cant Les Cornwell Nye's Kiwanis Land Rotary Jayeres Seattle Blaine Cornwell Nyes Boyd Cornwell Clark Lind Fry Rotary Nine Agcees Litter Soe Sattler Battereg Blazers Bennett Jay-cee Nine

Middlecoff Leads Open at Milwaukee

Middlecoff shot a 35 39 64 to lead the Open in Milwaukee as about 10 000 fans watched. He tied the course record with a superb back nine and matched the front nine score, while top money winner contenders Bo Winger Ted Kroll Jim Clark and Paul McGuire were noted among the field.

Milwaukee Cavy Jim Clark Laguna’ Beach Calif Paul McGuire Wienfia Kan

Chisox Triumph Amid Slugging Nashua Money Race Shifts

In Chicago news of the day Nashua could supplant Native Dancer as the fourth all time money-winner after Saturn wins the Arlington Classic for Calumet Farm with Drew Trentonian. Impromptu from Brookfield Farm gains on rivals as discussing six furlongs records on shortstopton Park. The Chicago White Sox split with a decisive showing as Burkes dedicates wins. nomination of Gay hook and Drake’s Dogoon rounds out a chaotic sports scene.

Chicago Belair Stu Lashy Nashua Native Dancer Saturn Ford Mocery Chicago White Sox Jan Burkes Drake C.F Machausen Wiliam M. Pes Jett Lee Enna Washington Vnstors Fabela Chavez Los Angeles Paris Byron Nelson Chico New York Ricco Hackney France Mick Toley Carter Amalste Ang RENO Howard Kink Re‘Nelman Vna Psychologica Allieenn

Point Service Store No-Hits Hartley in Twinbill Win

Charles Rice and Roger Greenlee combined on a no hit shutout as Point Service Store beat Hartley Sales 1-0 in the nightcap of a Life League doubleheader to stretch their first place lead. Rice earned the win, his fourth, with Greenlee aiding in a 12 strikeout effort. Sommerville Motors topped Doc's Fine Food 13-10 in the opener after a late three run rally.

Charles Rice Roger Greenlee Point Service Hartley Sales Doc's Fine Food Summerville Motors Doc's Rice Greenlee Doug Rainey Sommerville Ting Butch Stenson

Andrews Staged Pace in Pu Sets jinx Play

INDIANAPOLIS Gene Andrews reached the 36 hole semi finals defending his USGA Public Links title as rivals from Levis Bean and Kauftman vie for position. The field features top amateurs navigating the tricky weekend rounds.

Indianapolis Gene Andrews USGA Sacer Ee Iti Ana Levis F Bean Bune Servile Cart Kauftman Lon Ana Leh

All American Car Race at Ohio State Fairgrounds

At Columbus Ohio the All American event will feature seven races and a Wo lap feature with time trials set for noon. An unspecified number of cars will be on hand for the program at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus

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