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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1954
Page
8
A Busch Stadium brawl erupts after Terry Moore and Eddie Stanky clash amid a forfeit to Philadelphia 9 0. Moore, newly named Phillies manager, and Stanky exchange blows as fans and players wrestle on the field.
Ohio Valley League voting shifts as Junior Cook of Nelsonville jumps to 300 and Bill Williams of Reedsville rises to 400 in Southern balloting. Albany catcher Bill Tewksberry gains ground as Northern leaders hold. windup votes end at midnight Wednesday with The Messenger and The Sentinel tallying totals.
Cleveland drops front position briefly then wins 7-4 as Bobby Avila doubles home Strickland and Westlake and Al Rosen hits his 15th homer. In the opener Washington Nationals beat Cleveland 8-3 as Mickey Vernon and Jerry Snyder pace the visitors.
Standings show Cleveland 28 6 82 percent leading New York 60 29 674, Detroit 37 48. Schedule lists Detroit at New York 1 pm Gray against Reynolds, Cleveland at Washington 1:30 pm Wynn vs Pascual or Shea, Baltimore at Boston 2 12 50 pm and 2 30 pm Chakales and Larsen vs Hudson and Kiely. Results recap cover Sunday and Saturday games plus Monday and Tuesday slates with multiple city matchups and pitchers listed.
Standings show Indianapolis 64 33, Louisville 54 43, St. Paul 51 43, Kansas City 47 48, Columbus 45 49, Minneapolis 44 40, Toledo 43, Charleston 36 62. Upcoming games listed include Toledo 10 2, Charleston 5 3, Minneapolis 2 5, Kansas City 0 7, with results: Indianapolis 8 1 over St. Paul 7 4. Louisville 10 5 over Columbus 6 0. Louisville 8 over Columbus 5. Minneapolis 6 over Kansas City 4. Indianapolis 4 over St. Paul 2. Toledo 10 over Charleston 5.
Pitcher Russell Kemmerer registered a brilliant one hitter in his first major league start for Boston as the Red Sox blanked Baltimore 4-0 in the opener of a doubleheader. Minnie Minoso starred for Chicago with six hits in the two games, four for four in the nightcap, leading the White Sox to a 10-2 and 4-3 doubleheader sweep over Philadelphia.
Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo Texas, a 135 pound salesman, won the National Clay Court title by defeating Tony Trabert of Cincinnati 6 2 4 6 0 6 2 after earlier beating Vic Seixas of Philadelphia 7 5 6 4 6 2. Bartzen topped Seixas with a relentless retrieving game and capitalized on opponents errors.
Overview of top performers includes Noren and Mantle leading in runs and home runs. Key figures: Minoso and Fox with runs and hits, Vernon and Runnels high in doubles and triples, and Musial driving runs for St. Louis. Pitching leaders include Reynolds and Antonelli with strong totals and Roberts Haddix share in strikeouts.
Only one world title bout in New York ended in a draw. In 1933 at Madison Square Garden Ben Jeby defended the middleweight crown against Vince Dundee over 15 rounds, with Jeby retaining the title in a draw.
In Chicago the 1954 Arlington Classic produced a hazy picture until Errard King 11 1 shot owned by Joseph Cavegnano stunned the crowd by wireing to victory over a 13 horse field led by Hasty Road and High Gun.
Ned Tomlison 30 of Lima died from injuries after a stock car pileup at Powell Speedway. Officials said his 1932 coupe swerved to avoid a car when a tire blew, causing a crash injuring other racers. He died at University Hospital.
Oceanport New Jersey three former national jockey champions Basil James 1936 Joe Culrot 1950 and Charlie Burr compete at Monmouth Park this summer as part of racing events drawing veteran talent from past triumphs.
Julius Boros captures the $5,000 top prize at the Manakiki tournament after an 18-hole finish tied at 280 with George Fazio. Boros defeats Fazio on the first playoff hole to claim a share of the $25,000 purse, moving him to the season lead with $15,120.
Carl Sims shot an 18 hole net 62 to win the Medal Handicap Tournament at Athens Country Club on Sunday. He finished with a 62 net and led a group of players with 65s and several others within two strokes, including Bob Hollingsworth 72 65, George Merchant 80 65, and Earl Davis Sr 76 66.
In Cincinnati at Crosley Field the Reds pounded 18 hits to beat the New York Giants 14-4 in game one as Chuck Harmon and Gus Bell led with four and three hits respectively. In the nightcap the Reds mustered six safeties and fell 3-1 as Monte Irvin and Willie Mays hit back to back homers for the Giants. George Crowe notes.
Reader questions about a double play and a controversial run call at Yankee Stadium. Answers discuss timing of scoring before a runner was retired and a misreading of the count. Also included is a query about a Washington pitcher beating the Giants in the 1933 World Series.
Yolande Pompey the Trinidad born boxer makes his first U S start Wednesday at Chicago Stadium against Moses Ward. Pompey has faced Dave Sands and Jimmy Slade with mixed results and weighs 162 for a Jan 25 bout, 169 ½ for his May London knockout. Ward recalls bouts with Willie Troy Holly Mims and George Johnson and drew fan interest with his aggressive style.
In Cincinnati Willie Mays hit his 33rd homer for the Giants in the second game of a twin bill against the Reds. The blast came off rookie Corky Valentine in game six. Ruth did not reach No. 33 until his 95th game on July 26, 1927.
Grossinger New York scene as Ed Furgol, National Open champion, is flown by helicopter to the first tee. Furgol shoots 70, two under par, while Jerry Lewis jokes about the sight and Pace. nearby pros include Joe Turnesa and Paul Grosinger. Lewis remarks Furgol is serious about golf despite the stunt.
Betty MacKinnon of Savannah and Betsy Rawls of San Antonio teamed to win the $1,600 first prize in the Inverness Invitational Women's Golf tournament. They posted 70-67-137 for 36 holes, with the par for 18 holes standing at 38-40-78.
The Ohio Valley League schedule saw rain interruptions and varied results. Racine blanked McArthur 8-0 behind Larry Wolfe’s near perfect outing with a bases loaded triple. Athens beat New Marshfield 11-6 after a late rally, while Albany and Reedsville were rained out requiring a double header. Middleport and Nelsonville saw a forfeited game after an umpire dispute.
The Louisville Colonels beat Columbus 10-6 and 5-0 to climb to second place. Ben Flowers earned his eighth win with four-hit pitching in the nightcap as the Colonels moved within 10 games of league leader Indianapolis. Other Sunday results included St Paul and the Saints splitting, Kansas City Blues and Minneapolis Millers also splitting, and the Senators evening the day with a 3-2 win after a 10-5 opener homer barrage.
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