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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1958

Page

10

Haddix Dominates Cubs To Lift Reds To Fifth

Harvey Haddix pitched seven plus innings and earned a 9-4 win over Chicago as Cincinnati collects its fifth place in the league standings. Key early runs plus a fourth inning rally powered the Reds, with Thurman driving in three and Crowe adding two RBIs.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Harvey Haddix Chicago Cubs Reds Harvey Red George Crowe Thurman Robinson Johnny Temple Dan Moreton Chicago Taylor Temple Dark Moreton Cf Walls Rf Thurman Rf Banks Sf Miksis Thomson of Crowe Ib Bolger If Bailey Co Robinson If Neeman Grammas Drott a-Lynch Solis P Hoak Hobbie P McMillan b-Cioryl Haddix P Fudge P c-Adams Hobbie Fudge Igheorgo Cincinnate Poa Loe Bolger Crowe T. Taylor Hr—Thurman Moreton RBI Crott Lynch

Dow Improves Mental Game Says Focus Core to Win

In an interview conducted late Monday, Dow Finsterwald explains his mental approach has shown the greatest improvement since five to ten years ago. He emphasizes self-control when competing for money and notes the sport's dog-eat-dog nature. He discusses training routines, weight loss on hot days, and pre round habits, including notes on course layout and wind.

Don Finsterwald Dow SEC Golf Association Messenger News PGA Athens Sam Snead Chicago St. Paul Edmonton Vancouver Salt Lake City Apple Valley Fort Worth Scioto Country Club Columbus Mr. Golf

Swearingen's Wins 7 to 4 in Athens City Softball

Swearingen's won its fifth game in the Athens City Softball League Monday evening, defeating Robert's Clothing 7 to 4 at the fair ground diamond. The team improved to five wins and two losses while Robert's sits at 3-3. Key hits included two triples by R Allen and a double by M Wood. Hayden pitched for the winners as Swearingen's totaled 10 hits.

Swearingen’s Athens City Robert’s Clothing Fairground Robert's Swearingen R. Allen M. Wood K. Hayden Robert's Clothing Harold Sams Hawk Hayden Schockling Gene Thomas M. Chesser Cooley Wood Barnes Essex Tariey Shockling Allem

New York Boxers Billy Flamio Beats Ed Die Lynch

Billy Flamio of New York outpoints Ed Die Lynch in a ten round boxing match in New York City. The win improves Flamio's record as Lynch fights through a tough decision in the ring.

New York Billy Flamio Eddie Lynch

Men Try 157 Mile Marathon to Outrun Horses

In Salt Lake City three runners begin a 157 mile endurance race to outrun three horse riders from Salt Lake City to Roosevelt Utah. Paul Simpson 53 Burlington North Carolina Roy McMurtry 62 Indiana state champion 1928 now in Tucson and Edo Ramagnoli 37 New York policeman and 1955 Detroit junior marathon champion take on horsemen Wesley Bastian Roosevelt Utah Stewart Pollock Tooele Utah and W L Jacobson West Jordan Utah. Ramagnoli expects no finish under 32 1 2 hours. A 20 mile warm up preceded the start.

Salt Lake City Paul Hardrock) Simpon Burlington N. C Here Roosevelt Utah Simpson Kinston Roy Mc McMurtry Indiana Tucson Ariz Edo Romagnoli Ozone Park N. Y New York Detroit Wesley Bastian Stewart Pollock Tooele W. L. Jacobson West Jordan Ramagnoli

San Francisco at Philadelphia Nints on Wednesday

International League standings show Montreal Toronto Rochester Richmond Havana and others with suspended games from June 22 23 and 24. Tonight Rochester at Columbus Buffalo at Richmond Montreal at Miami Toronto at Havana.Wednesday Rochester at Columbus Toronto at Havana. Pacific Coast League scores Seattle Spokane Portland Sacramento and Vancouver tied to late games. American Association results include Charleston Louisville and St Paul Denver and Chicago Cincinnati games.

International League L. Pet Montreal Toronto Rochester CBS Columbus Miami Hcaiellona Richmond Mavana Buffalo Havana Pacific Coast Leagle Portland Sacramento Seattle Vancouver Spokane Salt Lake City Charleston Louisville Rain Minneapolis Omaha St. Paul Denver Wichita Indianapolis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia

Conrath Electric Clinches Share Of Lead In Softball

Conrath Electric defeated Pepsi Cola 10 to 1 at the Athens City Softball League fairgrounds to pull even atop the standings at 6-1. Gene Sharpe hit a home run and a single, while Wendell White Dick Potts J Dupler and Dow added doubles as a nine run first inning set the tone.

Conrath Electric Athens City Pepsi Cola Fairgrounds Conrath Pepsi Gene Sharpe Wendell White Dick Potts J. Dupler Dow Driggs Slater Nelson Tolson White McGee Wilson Phillips D. McQuire Carsey G. Verity Potts Hashman Sharpe Kigele M. Morrison Dupter

Howton Rote To Testify Before Senate Antitrust Hearing

Pro football stars Billy Howton Les Richter and Kyle Rote are to testify before the Senate antimonopoly subcommittee on broad antitrust exemptions for pro football and other leagues. The senators want details on the NFL draft contract options and league practices. The Ke Fa ruver committee weighs a House bill to exempt these actions from antitrust rules.

Washington Billy Howton Les Richter Kyle Rote Senators Senate Antimonopoly Estes Kefauver D-Tenn

Senior Bowl Date Shifted to January Early Week

Mobile Alabama announcing changes to the Senior Bowl All Star game set for January 3. J Finley McRae president of the Mobile Arts and Sports Assn notes the game will be moved a week earlier than in past years. North and South squads feature 50 senior players from colleges nationwide.

Mobile Ala J. Finley McRae Mobile Arts and Sports Assn

Floods Home Run Lifts Cardinals Past Braves in 14 Inning Win

In a tense National League clash, Curt Flood belted his 6th homer as St. Louis beat Milwaukee 5-4 in 14 innings. Wally Moon sparked extras with a ninth inning homer off Lew Burdette, and reliever Bill Wight earned his first National League win by closing out the Braves over the final 6 1/2 innings. The defeat drops Milwaukee further behind San Francisco as the Giants edge ahead in the race.

George Crowe Ed Bailey Glenn Hobbie Jerry Lynch Thurman Roy McMillan Haddix Cal Neeman Tony Taylor Taylor Lee Walls Jim Bolger Neeman Drott Cub Don Hoak Bob Thomson Dale Long Joe Nuxhall Dave Hillman Milwaukee Braves Braves San Francisco St. Louis Cardinals Curt Flood Cards St. Louis Giants Philadelphia Lew Burdette Cardinals Joe Adcock Milwaukee Wally Moon Tra Burdette Now Bill Wight

Indians Open Home Stand with Wertz Back in Action

Vic Wertz returns to active duty as the Indians open a 16 game home stand with a two night double header against Washington. Wertz will bat as a pinch hitter while Cal McLish and Hal Woodeshick start on the mound.

Indians Wertz Cleveland Vic Wertz Washington Senators Tuscan Ariz Herb Score Tribe Cal McLish Hal Woodeshick McLish Woodeschick Senators John Romansky Camillo Pascual

Snyder shoots 79 in qualifier for District Open golf

Larry Snyder of Athens shot seven over par 79 in the first round of a 36 hole qualifier at Scioto Country Club. Jay Truitt and Paul Bondeson led with 35-35-70 as action continued with another 18 holes planned for Tuesday.

Larry Snyder Athens Scioto Country Club Columbus Jay Truitt Paul Bondeson

Curtis Cup Members Qualify For Western

Seven U S Curtis Cup players qualified for the Women s Western Amateur at Oak Park Country Club in Chicago. Anne Quast led medalists with 72 amid 170 entrants. other qualifiers include Meriam Bailey Barbara Romack Barbara McIntire Polly Riley and more. Cutoff was 85 and no first round matchups pit Curtis Cup teammates against each other.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Oak Park Country Club Britain West Newton Mass U. S Anne Quast Everett Wash Stanford Oak Park Miss Quast Sandy Spuzich Paul Dye Jr Indianapolis Clifford Ann Creed Opelousas Betty Kerby Akron Meriam Bailey Northwestern University Palatine

Brown Eyes Six to Seven Round Title Defense

Lightweight champion Joe Brown vows to let challenger Kenny Lane suffer a bit in their 15 round title bout at Sam Houston Coliseum. The Houston showdown will be televised nationally at 9 p.m. EST with Brown predicting a possible stoppage later rounds. Lane, eight years younger, cites his six year age edge as advantage in the fight buildup.

Houston Tex Joe Brown Kenny Aesday Brown Sam Houston Coliseum Camp Holden Lane

Athens County Bowhunters Set Wednesday Directors Meeting

The Athens County Bowhunters Association board of directors will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Jim Hooper s home in Athens. All interested members are invited to attend.

The Athens County Bowhunters Assn Jim Hooper Athens

Beavaer Report Scene Blocked Traffic Clears

Idaho Falls police report Sgt DeWitt Larsen closed the obstruction near a bridge after a beaver was returned to the river. The terse note states the creature was moved and traffic resumed.

Idaho Falls Idaho DeWitt Larsen

Jets Split Two With Rochester

The Miami Marlins veteran Mickey McDermott sees action in outfield and on the mound as the International League team splits a pair with Rochester. In IL action Havana won a suspended game 4-0 over Toronto then won the regularly scheduled 5-2. Columbus split a doubleheader with Rochester 4-2 and 5-2, moving to third place as Bob Yuzawa and Lynn Love glyther delivered six hits combined.

Mickey McDermott Detroit Tiger Miami Marlins International League Marlins McDermott Montreal Royals Havana Toronto Maple Leafs Richmond Buffalo Columbus Rochester Bob Yuzawa Lynn Lovenguth

Swink Declines NFL to Return to Southwestern Bowl

Swink, top rookie prospect and 1956 All-America halfback from TCU, stays at his summer job with a motor freight firm as the Chicago Bears begin training at Collegeville. He says he has decided not to play professional football this year to continue his schooling at Southwestern.

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