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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1954

Page

15

Lefty Al Sima Shuts Indians as Athletics Win 4-1

Philadelphia gains a 4-1 win over Cleveland behind lefty Al Sima who, after a 10-day White Sox trade, allowed four hits and one unearned run. Sima and Dixon combined to quiet the Indians as Regalado Doby Astroth and Sima drove in the runs.

UNE Lefty al Sima Sima Dixon Indians Philadelphia Lima Chattanooga Washington Cleveland al Lopes Atlanta White Sox Lopez Tribe al Smith Rudy Regalado Joe Astroth Smith Larry Doby Barly Early Wynn Bob Avila Abrhoa Cleveland Abrhoa Ksuneawan Regalado Nccmensaan Philley Majeski Strickland L Mitchell Hegan Westlake Naragon Garcia Dore Hogan Wynn

Admirals sweep doubleheader defeating Columbus Outdoor Sports

Nelsonville Admirals win both ends of a Sunday doubleheader at Sundown Ball Field 5 0 behind McGee and Snyder. McGee shuts out opener on three hits. Snyder no hits until two out in last inning of nightcap. Beckdahl singles for Columbus only hit.

Nelsonville Admirals Columbus McGee Snyder Invaders Beckdahl Davis White Zimmer Junior Snyder Sam Jenkins Pott Eugene Snyder Dick Potts

Blind Path Wins First Monmouth Park Race

Blind Path won the opening race at Monmouth Park on June 19 with jockey Nick Jemas aboard.

Monmouth Park Blind Path Nick Jemas

Yale Track Star Loses Weight To Improve Throws

Yale junior Stew Thomson trimmed 30 pounds to boost his field events. Once 275 pounds, he shed weight to improve distance and power, noting that reducing his middle increased his throwing inches and his standing with coaches.

Yale New Haven Conn NEA Stew Thomson Thomson Bob Glegenback Frank Ryan Eli

Oxford Track Champions Compete in National AAU Meet

Three Miami University track and field champions join National AAU action in St Louis after departing with coach George L Rider. Knights Tom Jones of Cincinnati NC shotput champion Dan Drake of Cleveland and Tirrel Burton of Oxford aim to add titles in a weekend meet, with Ty Cobb noted in league lore.

Oxford Miami University St. Louis Tirrel Burton Ohio Coollegiate George L. Rider Tom Jones Cincinnati Dan Drake Cleveland Ty Cobb Jones

Redlegs Top Dodgers 13 1 as Podbielan Dominates

Cincinnati Reds hammered Brooklyn Dodgers 13 to 1 behind Bud Podbielan's sharp screwball. Jim Greengrass hit two homers and Ted Kluszewski added three singles, while Campanella praised the Reds pitcher’s control. Podbielan improved to three straight wins over the NL champions.

Brooklyn Bud Podbielan Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Roy Campanella Dodger Podbielan Duke Snider Carl Furillo Campanella Kedley Reds Greengrass Ted Kluszewski Andy Seminick John Podres Bob Millikin Wally Post Johnny Temple Seminick Camp Jackie Robinson Taxi

City Recreation Games Rained Out

Two scheduled games for the City Softball League and Little League were cancelled due to rain. Swearingen vs Jaycees and Nye vs Jaycees were called off, both slated for 6 p.m.

Swearingens Jaycees Nyes

Fights Last Night Across Cities Notable Knockouts

In Miami Beach Bob Satterfield knocked out Cleveland Williams. Kenny Lane outpointed Elmer Lakatos in Detroit. Davey Gallagher beat Bolden Abrams in Philadelphia.

Miami Beach Bob Satterfield Chicago Cleveland Williams Tampa Detroit Kenny Lane Muskegon Elmer Lakatos Youngstown Philadelphia Davey Gallardo Los Angeles Bolden Abrams Ladelphia

Badger Backstop Bob Wilson Faces University Ties

Chicago White Sox catcher Bob Wilson, known as Red, is a former star athlete at the University of Wisconsin and retains strong ties to his alma mater. The report notes his college prominence and ongoing relationship with Wisconsin athletics.

Badger Bob Red) Wilson Chicago White Sox University of Willaconsin

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