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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1957

Page

18

Cards Regain NL Lead Behind Sam Jones’s Streak

Sam Jones pitched 12 strikeouts over seven innings to lift the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 past Brooklyn and snap a four game skid. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 10-3 to move into a first place share, while Cincinnati topped New York 5-4 as Frank Robinson returned to the lineup.

McDaniel Boys St. Louis Sam Jones Cardinals Ured Red Birds Brooklyn Dodgers Don Newcombe Milwaukee Philadelphia Braves Cincinnati New York Giants Redleg Frank Robinson Chicago Pittsburgh New York Yankees Detroit White Sox Baltimore Boston Kansas City Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Washington Cleveland Jones Sam Newk Wally Moon Phils George Crowe Ted Kluszewski Redlegs Brooks Lawrence Robinson Yankees Jim Bunning Tigers Bob Turley Charlie Maxwell Yogi Berra Jerry Coleman Yanks Bob Keegan Bill Wight Keegan Bill Fischer

Giardello Beats Vejar Sparks Unpopular Win at Freedom Hall

In Louisville, Joey Giardello won a unanimous decision over Chico Vejar to a chorus of boos from about 5000 fans at Freedom Hall. Postfight clashes included Steve Ellis being tossed from Giardello’s dressing room and a possible rematch as promoter Bill King warned against future appearances. Vejar used a hit and run tactic while Giardello waited for a decisive punch that never landed.

Louisville Joey Giardello Chico Vejar Freedom Hall Steve Ellis Vejar Giardello Ellis Tony Ferrante Ferrante Bill King King

Ohio’s Ann Richardson Faces Barbara Porter in Western Am Match

In Omaha the Western Amateur Golf Tournament features Ann Richardson of Ohio and Barbara Porter in the third round’s feature match. Other afternoon pairings include Anne Richardson versus Mary Ann Downey and Andy Cohn versus Meriam Bailey.

Omaha Ann Casey John Stone Mason City Iowa Barbara Romack Porter Ann St. Augustine Anne Richardson Columbus Ohio Mary Ann Belvidere Illinois Miss Richardson Jo Anne Gunderson Seattle Miss Downey Karen Anderson Philadelphia

Tryouts Set At Columbus by Pirates at Jet Stadium

The Pittsburgh Pirates announce a two day tryout camp at Jet Stadium Columbus next Monday and Tuesday starting 9 a m Players must be at least 16 years old and cannot play if in conflict with Junior American Legion duties A letter of approval from the Legion is required for those affected The Pirates provide no equipment and players cover travel and living costs with reimbursement only for those signed to Pittsburgh organization contracts.

Pittsburgh Pirates Columbus Jet Stadium Columbus Jets Pirates George Detore Jets Frank Oceak Harry Gowdy George Schmidt American Legion Legion Pittsburgh

Prince Vic Wins at Hilliards Raceway

Prince Vic surpassed the $4000 season earnings mark by winning the featured conditioned race Wednesday night at Hilliards Raceway. Owner-driver Frank Grice of Union City Indiana guided the winning horse.

Columbus Prince Vic Hilliards Raceway Frank Grice Union City Ind

Top Seeded Players Survive Fourth Day in National Clay Tourney

On the fourth day of the National Clay Court tournament all 17 top seeds remain in title contention. Several top men face elimination today as C Maxwell Brown Jr. meets Kosei Kamo and Grant Golden takes on Ashley Cooper. Pilar Herrero barely avoided an upset, while Althea Gibson advanced easily over Sally Bockwinkle.

Chicago C. Maxwell Brown Jr Louisville Kosei Kamo Japan Grant Golden Walmette Australia Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser William Quillian Ft. Rucker Ala Pilar Herrero Cuba Miss Herrera June Stack Hamtramck Mich Althea Gibson Sally Bockwinkle River Forest Ill

Ross Family Reunion and Chauncey Socials Featured

Chauncey notes report the Ross family reunion at Irene Ross’s home with a large Chauncey attendance and a lawn basket dinner. Local gatherings include several Chauncey residents visiting Columbus Athens and Dayton relatives with social calls and meals.

Chauncey Ross Irene Glenetta Lock Columbus Fred Ross Paul Ross Paula Eugene Leffler the Plains Clarence Ross Berniece Stephen Dayton Glen

Birthday Surprise At Homer Johnson Home

Homer Johnson welcomed help from his in laws and siblings on Tuesday as Lloyd and Mrs Pendergrass and Dan Johnson attended the birthday event. Mrs Pendergrass brought a decorated cake while Mrs Dan Johnson served home made ice cream.

Homer Johnson Lloyd Pendergrass Dan Johnson

Death Reported Thomas Allen Akron Man Former Chauncey Resident

Mrs. Luther Cruikshank received word of the death of former Chauncey resident Thomas Allen of Akron. Allen, son of the late Elmer Allen and Eunice Shore, died July 6 from a heart attack. He leaves his wife, his mother, two brothers Forest and Donald, and sister Christine Geracia, all of Akron.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Thomas Allen Akron Elmer Allen Eunice Shore Allen Forest Donald Christine Geracia

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