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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

20

Adcock Gomez to Forget Incident Draw Fines and Suspension

Milwaukee reports on the benches incident between Joe Adcock and Ruben Gomez after a pitch hit Adcock on the wrist. NL president Warren Giles fined Gomez and suspended him. both teams kept playing as tempers cooled. Adcock said he bears no hard feelings and Gomez claimed to have forgotten the incident.

Adcock Gomez Milwaukee Joe Adcock Ruben Gomez Johnny Riddle Sane New York National League Warren Giles Giants Big Braves Gober Aneaa Agocex Braves Big Joe Gomer Milwaukee—Giants Milwaukee Braves

Lesser Sees Tough Round Ahead In Amateurs Quarterfinals

At Huntington West Virginia Pat Lesser defending champion from Seattle faced sub par play as she won her quarterfinal spot after a tight 3 and 2 victory over Barbara McIntire Toledo. Lesser will meet Louise Camentz New Albany Indiana who upset Ruth Jessen Kenmore Washington 3 and 2 Camentz then edged Anne Quast Indianapolis 3 and 2 for the chance to challenge Lesser in the next round.

Huntington W.va Pat Lesser Seattle Barbara McIntire Toledo Guyan

Spider Webb Outpoints Holly Mims in Chicago Fight

Spider Webb won a points decision over Holly Mims in Chicago. The bout featured Webb, fighting at 1572 pounds, against Mims, 157 pounds, with the result decided on the referee’s scorecards in the city.

Chicago Spider Webb Holly Mims Washington, D.C

Duke and Fan Tight Known After Cincinnati Court Dismissal

In Cincinnati Police Court on Wednesday, Brooklyn Dodgers star Duke Snider and fan Ralph Baumel had assault charges dropped after an incident following Tuesday's 4-3 Dodgers loss. Both denied initiating blows. Judge Clarence Denning urged reconciliation as the crowd applauded.

Cincinnati Duke Snider Brooklyn Dodgers Ralph Baumel Brooklyn Baumel Duke Clarence Denning Snider Dodgers Cincinnati—Dodgers Ohio Mason

Redlegs Sign Bruce Edwards For Pennant Insurance

The Cincinnati Redlegs yesterday signed veteran catcher Bruce Edwards as a free agent. Edwards, 33, formerly played with Brooklyn and Chicago in the National League and with Washington in the American League. Gabe Paul, general manager, said he wanted the veteran as pinch hitter and for additional insurance during the close National League pennant race.

Sincinnatim Coninnati Redlegs Bruce Edwards Edwards Brooklyn Chicago Washington Gabe Paul

Kaline Stuns Yanks With Last-Second Dash on Yuletide Home Run

Detroit star Al Kaline leapt to snag a potential Yankee Stadium long ball in right field as fans believed Mantle had won the game. The Tigers had earlier swept a doubleheader, keeping their mood jubilant despite the crowd’s shock.

Yankees Mantle Yankee Stadium al Kaline Detroit Kaline

Sporn leads electric company to win in Gallipolis

Sporn, 30, powered the Gallipolis State Institute defeat as the electric company team posted another victory in its unbeaten streak. Ohio Valley Softball League leaders head into the Wahama tournament tonight.

Sporn Gallipolis

Braves Win as Williams Promises Red Sox Turnaround

Boston struggles ease with Ted Williams noting injuries and a healthier lineup. Red Sox surge after a New York setback, winning 10 of 12 to close on Chicago and Cleveland, while Mel Parnell follows a no-hitter with a seven-hit gem. Yankees cling to lead as White Sox suffer 11th straight loss. Braves, Dodgers win in tight pennant race action.

Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Williams Sox Bostons New York Ast Chicago Indians Kansas City Mel Parnell Yankees Detroit Cleveland Washington White Sox Baltimore Milwaukee New York Giants Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Troy Herrtage Jackie Jensen Don Buddin Paul Foytack Frank Lary al Kaline Mickey Mantle Maury McDermott Mantle Brade Babe Ruth Fred Hatfield Birds Morrie Martin Bobby Thomson Braves Sandy Amoros Brooks Carl Erskine Clem Lacbine Wally Post Johnny Klippstein

Balanced Loop Inhwa Second Round Shapes Standings

A revised second-half balance in the Ing Valley Association explains standings shifts. Nelsonville Coalton lead early, Sunnyhill drops after a loss, Chauncey slips with two straight defeats. Coalton and Nelsonville sit undefeated and may meet July 29, with a potential three game playoff if Sunnyhill fails to win the second half.

Ing Valley Association Nelsonville Coalton Sunnyhill Chauncey McArthur Tew

Hensley Hurls Perfect Game in Doubleheader

Jane Hensley pitched a perfect game for the Little Men League in the second game of a doubleheader at Point Pleasant. Hartley Sales beat Rotary Club 6-1 as Jimmy Wood Bill Sturgeon and Ricky Johnson each had two hits for the winners. Swisher earned the win.

Point Pleasant Jane Hensley Hartley Sales Rotary Club Jimmy Wood Bill Sturgeon Ricky Johnson Bob Gardner Jackson Swisher Swisher Rotary Ernest Howard Ned Jones Roy Keefer Smith Jones W. Va Kiwanis Hensley Sam McNeill Lyn Nelson

Bosox Ready To Launch AL Fight In Strong Push

Boston Red Sox show a late-season surge as they win 7 4 at Kansas City extending a 10 win in 12 stretch. Key pieces Mel Parnell Tommy Brewer Delock and Dave Sisler anchor the staff while sluggers Ted Williams Mickey Vernon and Piersall pace the attack. Williams hits his 400th major league homer and sits at .368 with Vernon at .324 and Piersall at .301 as Higgins settles a reliable infield and the club jells into pennant contention.

Wick Howard Boston Red Sox Kansas City Beantowners Red Sox Yankees Mel Parnell Tommy Brewler the Dellock Dave Sisler Boston Ted William Mickey Vernon Jimmy Pier Williams Vernon Piersall Mike Higgins

Red Wings Extend Win Streak Over Royals To Lead IL

Rochester climbs to first in the International League as the Red Wings win eight straight against the Montreal Royals. The streak helped them hold a half game lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who rallied to beat the Buffalo Bisons 87 to 81.

Rochester Red Wings Montreal Royals Royals Wings Montreal Toronto Maple Leafs Buffalo Bisons

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