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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

21

Line Drive Injures Wynn in Indian Washington Split

Cleveland Indians split a doubleheader with Washington as a line drive off Jose Valdivielso split Early Wynn’s chin. Wynn will have X-rays. 16 stitches closed a second inning gash. In game two Cleveland won 11-1. Wertz homered twice as Washington’s Pete Runnels and Jim Lemon hit early shots. Don Mesi relieved to absorb the loss for Cleveland.

Washington Cleveland Indians Jose Valdivielso Wynn Ace Tribe Vic Wertz Pete Runnels Jim Lemon Herb Score FitzGerald Wertz Bob Feller Don Messi Feller Runnels Nats Roy Sievers Cal McLish

Perfect Game By Duncan In Local League War Drum

Gritty pitchers and tight scores mark Wednesday action as the Cards forge into a tie for second with limited runs. Red Sox Milwaukee, and Brooklyn chase, while Babe Ruth era teams contend in a crowded standings pack. Haig Girl wins a photo finish trot at Hilliards Raceway driven by Harold Layman.

Gallipolis Joe Duncan Yankees Red Sox Milwaukee New York Cleveland Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Chicago Sol Cubs Dethington Cardinals Kansas City Detroit Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh Columbus Hilliards Raceway Haig Girl Harold Layman Washington Court Hour

Athens Pony Leaguers Win Away Eighty Four

The Athens Pony Leaguers defeated Middleport 84 at Middleport after five runs in the second inning. Tom Main pitched a three hit complete game. Bill Biggers led Athens with two hits. Lions beat the Medics 138 as John Ratdorff and Paul Aikman each had three hits. Rainout makeup reminders and junior legion schedule updates noted. Also included are scattered minor league scores and Randall Park and Thistle Down racing news.

Athens Middleport Tom Main Bill Biggers Main Biggers Kelley Mitchell Harris Hindy Lions John Ratdorff Paul Aikman Lions Co Kanner Chambers Bergquist Everson Bridgewater Aikman Medics Nyes Kiwanis Athens Junior Legion

Maples Downs Employes 118 in Drive for Title

Maples Grocery stays atop the City Softball League by beating OU Employes 11 to 8. Harold Sams earned the win for Maples, shutting down a late OU rally after Maples built an early lead. Irv Zucker delivered a timely triple and three Maples players had multi hit games as the champions opened a big cushion with a 9 2 lead by the fourth inning.

Maples Downs George Glasser Maples Grocery OU Employes Harold Sams Maples Hurler Maples Strai Gene Schoch Wee Ee Nee OU Employ‘es Sams Ont Bob Mason Irv Zucker Zucker Fred

Devils Face Oaks Again

Gallipolis Blue Devils prepare to meet Oak Hill Oaks at 1:30 p.m. with Merrill Wilcoxen slated to pitch. The Devils previously topped Oak Hill 10-4 and will field the same lineup used in Mason, West Virginia, while still seeking additional games. Cleveland and Toledo split tennis honors in Lakeside events as Tony Haber edged Chris Morton for the boys title 6-4 6-0 and Sue Crosby defeated Sue Miller 6-3 6-4 for the girls crown. Doubles winners were Jack Archer Kyril Popoff 4-6 6-4 7-5 over Haber Ganim.

Gallipolis Junior Wilson Blue Devils Battle Oak Merrill Wilcoxen Blue Devil Devils Oaks Oak Hill Wilson Cleveland Toledo Lakeside Tony Haber Chris Morton Sue Crosby Sue Miller Jack Archer Cuyahoga Falls Kyril Popoff Canton Haber Doug Ganim

Calumet Wins Mile Trophy at Arlington Park

Calumet Farm claimed the 10 000 Equi Poise Mile trophy with a two length victory at Arlington Park as the Sportsmen’s Association announces a Friday meeting at 7 30 p.m. with Ken Collins as president and C Woodrow Sherwood and Paul Hawk in key posts.

Barnstown Calumet Farm Arlington Park Hocking Valley C. V. Whitefall Moose Home Ken Collins C. Woodrow Sherwood Paul Hawk Measurer

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