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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1957
Page
10
Wilmer Mizell of the St. Louis Cardinals shows signs of a comeback as the team presses Milwaukee in the National League pennant race, after a season of high peaks and deep slumps.
Robin Roberts pitched a four hit 6 0 win as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs to stay two games behind Milwaukee in the NL standings. Roberts earned his 187th major league win and his first team shutout since mid July, driving the Phils toward a pennant bid.
The Big Ten investigates widespread recruiting rumors and allegations amid Indiana coach Phil Dickens suspension for illegal payments. Commissioner Wilson notes more complaints arrive under the new financial aid plan and that rumors involve every Big Ten school. Dickens faced a one year ban following a Faculty Representatives meeting.
Chicago based Rollins College junior Bob Ross Jr shot a one under par 71 to lead qualifiers for the Lam O Shanter All American golf title. Greta Leon of Chicago and Mrs Richard Perrin of Oconomowoc Wis tied for the women amateur medal with 81.
Eddie Mac Hen showcases versatility in recreation by boxing bowling and tennis. The multi sport athlete demonstrates skill across disciplines highlighting athletic diversity.
Charles Hayes of Athens owned Snow Man's Lady who captured first in the Open Walking Class and the Stake Class at the third annual Parkersburg Horse Show.
Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson plans a day and a half off after stopping Tommy Jackson in 10 rounds at the Polo Grounds. He will train for his title defense against Pete Rademacher, set for Seattle on August 22, with a $250,000 guarantee. Patterson earned $175,000 from the Jackson bout and may total $425,000 for two fights in 24 days.
Major League notes show American League leaders New York and Boston, with results from Boston 6 Cleveland 2 and Chicago 5 Baltimore 0. National League standings list Milwaukee and St Louis atop, plus Philadelphia 6 Chicago 0. Major League Stars highlight Harry Anderson driving in two runs in a 6-0 Phillies win over the Cubs.
Cincinnati lefty Joe Nuxhall says he fixed a three quarters overhand delivery that hampered his mound work. The 29 year old pitched a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh last week and aims to extend his improved form against Philadelphia with Warren Hacker on the hill.
Tommy Hurricane Jackson was rushed to Meadowbrook Hospital in East Meadow New York after being knocked out by Floyd Patterson in a title bid. His condition was listed as fair and family said he felt unwell after the bout with reports uncertain if injuries from the fight caused his urinary complaint.
The new football field at Chester is nearly ready and could host a game this fall. Built by natives of Chester and Tupper Plains, the field serves Eastern Local after consolidation two years ago. Local volunteers seed, plan lights, and add bleachers along natural terraces.
Pittsburgh report details 15 year old Douglas White of Dayton who water skied most of a 500 mile journey from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh with his father. They launched Friday at dawn and reached sunset Saturday, arriving near 6 pm.
Conrath Electric handed Swearingen's its first setback of the second round, 3 to 2, as Leroy Harshman doubled in the seventh to spark a two run rally. Canter earned the win while Hoffman took the loss. Lincoln Mercury and 10 Employes also collide as playoff chances hinge on tonight's results.
Rogers Hornsby showed limited success in the minors with a .232 average in the 1914 Texas-Oklahoma League and .277 for Denison in the 1915 Western Association, signaling early development before his famed major league career.
Louisville will host the 1958 NCAA basketball title games March 21 and 22 at Freedom Hall with four regional winners advancing. Regional tourneys are set for March 14-15 in Lexington Lawrence Charlotte and San Francisco. Host schools are Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky Murray and Morehead State colleges.
The text mocks two common golf gaffes. It warns against toe pecking at the turf while addressing the ball and against improper ball marking on the green. It explains proper procedure: place the coin behind the ball, lift the ball, then replace it with the coin.
Ten golfers named to the U S Ryder Cup team for the August 4 5 matches include Don Finsterwald of Athens and Jack Burke Jr leading the list Ted Kroll Doug Ford and Tommy Bolt also return with multiple appearances Lionel Hebert Ed Furgol Fred Hawkins Dick Mayer and Art Wall Jr complete the roster The venue is Lindrick Golf Club in Yorkshire England The U S has won nine of eleven matches to date
Sunnyhill defeated Plantsville 3-2 in a pitching duel led by Wid Canter who improved to 2-0 with 14 strikeouts. Canter and Dawley drove one run each, while Dawley scored on an error and Patton scored on a single in the eighth. Scyphus took the loss allowing seven hits and five walks. Plantsville’s lone extra base hit was a double by their pitcher.
Columbus and Nelsonville game details show players Shannon Brandt Meuser and Kroblauch. Second round of swimming lessons starts Tuesday with registration at the pool by Wednesday.
Linda Nein of Middletown beat Sally Phillis of Decatur Ill in the first round of the national girls 15 and under tennis tournament. Nein, the No 7 seed, won 6-0 6-1 in Chicago Monday.
Chico Vejar defeats Jay Anderson by decision at St. Nicholas Arena in New York. Vejar from Stamford Connecticut dominates the bout while Anderson from Paterson New Jersey struggles to land clean blows.
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