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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1958

Page

12

Three 68s Lead Eastern Open Field at Baltimore

Three players at 4-under 68 share the lead in round two of the Eastern Open at Mt. Pleasant. Bob Rosbury and Mike Fetchick joined Gary Player atop the leaderboard, while Art Wall Jr Lionel Hebert Wesley Ellis Jr and Walker Inman Jr trailed by one stroke with 69s.

Baltimore Gary Player Bob Rosbury Palo Alto Calif Mike Fetchick Yonkers N. Y Rosburg Fetchick Mt. Pleasant Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Lionel Hebert Lafayette Wesley Ellis Jr Ridgewood N. J Walker Inman Jr Eglin Air Force Base Fila Lionel Don Finsterwald Athens

21 Nations In Big Bout

SEATTLE Eight boxers eight from the United States will compete August 6 to 9 in the International Amateur Boxing Tournament in Mexico City. The AAU selected the team with 21 nations entered for the second annual event. National titlists on the squad include Charles Branch Philadelphia 119 pounds Vincent Shomo New York 139 Sylvester Banks St Louis 17 and James Blythe Hartford heavy. Finalists Cyril Woodland Philadelphia 112 Norman Johnson Indianapolis 147 and Wilburt McClure Toledo 156. Adam Ellison Columbus 132 pounds is the eighth man.

Seattle United States Mexico City The Amateur Athletic Union Charles Branch Philadelphia Vincent Shomo New York Sylvester Banks St. Louis James Blythe Hartford Conn

Postponed Mixed League Play At Athens Country Club

ACC pro Bob Littler announces the Mixed League at Athens Country Club is off this Friday. Matches will be rescheduled for some time in August.

Athens Country Club Bob Littler ACC Pro

Frank Gatski Retires From Detroit Lions After 12 Seasons

Frank Gatski, 36, center for the Detroit Lions, retired after 12 pro seasons. He joined the Lions last year following 11 years with the Cleveland Browns.

Detroit Frank Gatski Detroit Lions Gatski Lions Cleveland Browns

Bailey's Blast: Tebbetts Prides Pitcher Strategy Fails

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts and Chicago skipper Bob Scheffing used platoon pitching and batting moves in a late game. Tebbetts stuck with Bailey who hit a homer to give Cincinnati a 4 3 win over the Cubs. The Redlegs head to St Louis for a five game stretch with Purkey and Newcombe set to pitch.

Bob Scheffing Chicago Cubs Scheffing Chicago John Briggs Redlegs Jerry Lynch Johnny Temple Tebbetts Bailey Strawberry Plains Tenn Henry Cincinnati Smoky Burgess Cub Alex Kellner St. Louis Cardinals Bob Purkey Don Newcombe Lindy McDaniel Larry Jackson Bill Wight

Robert's Raps McBee 8 to 1 in Athens City Softball

Harold Sams pitched a four hitter as Robert's Clothing beat McBee 8 to 1 Wednesday night in the Athens City Softball league. M Chesser and Sams hit triples for the victors. the box shows detailed at bats and players.

Harold Sams Robert McBee Athens City M. Chesser Sams Robert's CL Ken Sams Prillman Hawk Ted Neutzling Brown Dailey Chesser

Littler to Play in USGA Junior Amateur

Robert Littler Jr will represent Athens in the USGA junior amateur at the University of Minnesota golf course starting July 30. He faces Michael Price of New Albany in the first round as the match play event runs Wednesday to Saturday. The field narrowed from 1119 entrants to 128 qualifiers through 18 hole sectional rounds at 47 locations. Robbie Littler, 15, is the son of the Athens Country Club pro and qualified at Columbus.

Robert Littler, Jr Athens United States Golf Association University of Minnesota Michael Price New Albany Ind Robbie Athens Country Club Columbus

Yankees and Tigers clash over deliberate pitch incident

Arnuld Duren, Yankees reliever with 16 saves, was struck high on the left cheek by a fast ball in the ninth at Briggs Stadium. He was hospitalized with a bruise and a cut requiring stitches after Detroit won 10 7 to sweep the series. Tigers deny intent. Yankees allege warnings, while Foytack claims the pitch slipped.

Detroit New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Arnald Duren Paul Foytack Briggs Stadium Yankees Duren Tiger al Kaline

Indians Aim to Slow Yankees in Four Game Series

Cleveland hosts New York in a four game set after the Indians won their third straight, moving within a game of first division. Whitey Ford to start for the Yankees as Ray Narleski recovers from illness. Gary Bell and Russ Nixon delivered key offense and pitching in Cleveland’s latest win.

Cleveland Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Washington Tribe Detroit Kansas City Whitey Ford Bronx Bombers Cleveland Stadium New York Joe Gordon Ray Narleski Gary Bell Russ Nixon Bell Nationals Ken Aspromonte Ed Fitzgerald Ossie Alvarez Nixon Hal Griggs Rocky Colavita

Michigan State Fullback Danny Ane Related to Lions Center Charlie Ane

Danny Ane, a sophomore fullback at Michigan State, is identified as the brother of Charlie Ane, who plays center for the Detroit Lions. The note links two football players across college and pro teams.

Danny Ane Michigan State Charlie Ane Detroit Lions

Williams Apologizes for Spitting Incident and Fine

Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams apologized for spitting at fans during a Kansas City game. He said he was angry at the park and expressed remorse especially about losing $250. AL President Harridge fined him for conduct detrimental to baseball.

Chicago Red Sox Ted Williams Kansas City Williams Will Harridge Mike Higgins White Sox Harry Simpson

Browns Begin Training as Brown Seeks World Championship

Cleveland Browns open drills with coach Paul Brown urging a world championship goal after last season’s title game loss to Detroit. The team eyes rookies for tackles, a defensive end, QB support for Milt Plum, and other roles. Possible linemen include Harry Javernick, Ed Rayburn, Bill Underdonk. running back hopefuls are Chet Hanulak, Sam Brown, and Leroy Bolden.

Hiram Ohio Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Brown Detroit Browns Milt Plum Lou Groza Mike McCormack Harry Javernick University of Colorado Ed Rayburn Rice Bill Chet Hanulak Lew Carpenter Sam Brown UCLA Little Leroy Bolden Michigan State

Pony Leaguers Play Saturday In Athens County

Four Athens County Pony League teams will play Saturday evening with Albany facing unbeaten Glouster at 5 30 p m. Buchtel meets Mechanicsburg, which won its opener. Two Wednesday games were postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled.

Athens County Pony League Albany Glouster Buchtel Mechanicsburg Coolville Nelsonville Jacksonville County Fairgrounds

Streams Almost Impossible LAKES ARE BEST BETS FOR WEEKEND ANGLERS

Heavy rains have left Ohio streams largely unfishable this weekend. Northwest Ohio lakes Northwest East Harbor and Oxbow report good water. other regions show variable conditions with some lakes in fair to good shape. Walleye and perch anglers report activity near Sandusky Bay and Bass Island.

Columbus Ohio Wildlife Division East Harbor Oxbow Lake Ohio Mosquito Portage Berlin Milton Seneca Lake Noble County Buckeye Lake Delaware Reservoir Hoover Dam Cowan, Sinclair Loramie Sandusky Bay Bass Island Bay West Reef

Major League Baseball and Pacific Coast results and schedules

A collage of scores and upcoming games across leagues. Notable: Baltimore over Chicago 7-3, Cleveland 6 Washington New York 10 Detroit 7, rain affected Boston Kansas City. International and Pacific Coast leagues list standings and nightly matchups with multiple doubleheaders and rainouts.

New York Boston Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Kengo Kansas

Sad Sam Jones Sparks Cardinals Rally in Tight NL Race

Sad Sam Jones pitched a four-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 as he earned his fourth straight win. The Cardinals sit 6½ games back, but remain a serious challenger in theNL pennant chase behind Milwaukee and San Francisco.

St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee San Francisco Cardinals Chicago Cubs Sam Jones Braves Sam Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cubs Ed Bailey Bill Henry Pirates Cincinnati Dick Stuart

Sunday HWA League Schedule Items

Sunday HWA League games list Chauncey at Buchtel Racine at Jacksonville Hogan s Bar at Nelsonville 4 p m Heart of Ohio Washington D H at Nelsonville 2 p m.

Chauncey Buchtel Racine Jacksonville Hogan's Bar Nelsonville Heart of

Pete Rademacher Faces Zora Folley in 10 Round Co Main

Former amateur champion Pete Rademacher challenges Zora Folley for the heavyweight crown in a 10 round bout. Mauro Vazquez faces Enrique Aceves in the undercard. Rademacher seeks an upset after a pro debut loss to Floyd Patterson. Folley is a veteran with 45 pro bouts.

Los Angeles Pete Rademacher Zora Folley Mauro Vazquez Mexico City Enrique Aceves Rademacher Folley Chandler Ariz Columbus Floyd Patterson Patterson Cus D’amato Cus

Columbus Gal in Golf Semi in Curtis Cup Action

Three Curtis Cup team members and a 31 year old mother reach the Women's Western Amateur semifinal stage. Anne Quast of Everett Washington and Anne Richardson of Columbus Ohio face Barbara McIntire of Jupiter Florida while Mrs Paul Doe Jr of Indianapolis plays the third Curtis Cup member. Quast birdied key holes to beat Clifford Ann Creed 2 and 1 in quarterfinals. Richardson defeated Mrs William Hartson 5 and 4. McIntire parred out late to down Betty Kerby 2 and 1.

Chicago Anne Quast Everett Wash Anne Richardson Columbus Ohio Barbara McIntire Jupiter Fla Paul Doe Jr Indianapolis Miss Quast Clifford Ann Creed Opelousas Miss Richardson William Hartson Oakland Calif Miss McIntire Betty Kerby Akron

Ward Outpoints Watkins in Ansonia Bout

Steve Ward, 158, Ansonia, defeated Jim Watkins, 156, Brooklyn, by decision in Hartford.

Ansonia Conn Steve Ward Hartford Jim Watkins Brooklyn

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