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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1951

Page

8

Redlegs Rally To Win Over Phillies At Crosley Field

Cincinnati Reds snap a seven game skid with a 6 5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Crosley Field. Key plays include a two run second inning and a ninth inning rally led by Adams and Myatt. Bubba Church takes the loss for Philadelphia as Cincinnati climbs toward respectability.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field Philadelphia Phillies Reds Sifiack Dodgers Boston Braves Philadelphia St. Louis Blackwell Blackie Sidwinder Redleg Roy McMillan Bob Usher Philadelphians Ken Johnson Reed Usher Dixie Howell Howell Shira Bob Adams Ed Kluszewski Johnson Adams Leto Andy Hansen Connie Johnny ‘Yrostek Danny Litwhiler Yim Frank Smith Connie Myan Bubba Church Phils Howie Fox

Star Players Deemed Ineligible For All Star Game

Middletown report notes North Stars coach Junie Ferrall and South All-Stars coach Chuck Thackara face a reduced eligibles pool for the August 11 game. Key Ohio State and Notre Dame summer class enrollments bar participation. pending Western Conference rulings may further trim rosters. Russ Taylor eyed as replacement for Dick Reichenbach.

Middletown Junie Ferrall Ohio North Stars Chuck Thackara Ferrall Massillon Jerry Krisher Dick Reichenbach Ohio State University Big Ten Dick Szymanski Toledo Devilbiss Don Bucci Youngstown East Notre Dame South Bend Ind Thackara Ralph Guglielmi Columbus Grandview Russ Taylor Toledo Reichench

Pittsburgh fighter Lee Sala outpoints Burke in 10 rounds

In Philadelphia, Marvin Edelman from Philadelphia outpointed Jimmy Flood of New York over eight rounds as Burke and Flood both lose on decision.

Pittsburgh Lee Sala Wonora Jackie Burke Brownsville Philadelphia Marvin Edelman Jimmy Flood Netw York

Tribe Seeks Series Edge At Washington

Cleveland faces the Washington Nationals in a four game set hoping to improve a six six record. Bob Feller starts tonight as Julio Moreno opposes for the Senators while Al Lopez lines up Lemon Wynn and Garcia for the upcoming games. Roberto Avila leads the Indians with 323 average and becomes the first Mexican star to reach 100 hits this season.

Washington Cleveland Washington W Nationals Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Senators Julio Moreno al Lopez Tribe Bob Lemon Early Wynn Mike Garcia Steve Gromek Philadelphia New York Yankees Detroit Indians Nationals Roberto Gonzales Avila Mexico Bobby Avila

Seven hits and eleven walks power White Sox rout Dodgers

White Sox used seven hits and 11 walks to score in every inning as they beat the Dodgers 11 to 3 at the high school field. Terry O'Neil had a double and a single, while Jerry Rexroad led the Dodgers with a double and a single.

White Sox Dodgers Terry O'Neil Sox Jerry Rexroad South Weisenbach Gillespie Rexroad Cornwell

Anderson Blames Cage Game Rise on Gambling Pressures

San Antonio report quotes Bradley University coach asserting that basketball’s rapid nationwide rise attracted gamblers and fueled recruiting pressure. He says college facilities limitations, athlete ambitions, and inflated scholarship expectations foster corruption and bribery to fix outcomes.

San Antonio Tex T Anderson Bradley University Anderson Texas Coaching School

Athens Bears Top Chillicothe 3-1 In Midweek Baseball

Wendell White allowed one hit as Athens All-Stars defeated Chillicothe 3-1 at the high school field. The win split the home and home series, with Chillicothe scoring in the first on an error and Athens answering in the fourth and fifth on hits by John Reod Jerry Rexroad and Howard. Gaus Seymour Eblin White and Weisenbach Jones were credited with the action.

Wendell White Athens All-Stars Chillicothe Smith Athens John Reod Jerry Kyle Jerry Rexroad Howard Gaus Seymour Eblin White Weisenbach Jones

Baseball Leaders Noted in Early Season Standings

American League batting leader Minoso of Chicago hits .346 with 90 runs batted in for Williams of Boston. In the National League, Musial of St. Louis leads with a .373 average and Irvin of New York has 72 RBIs. Hodges of Brooklyn has 30 homers.

Minoso Chicago Williams Boston Zernial Philadelphia Musial St. Louis Irvin New York Hodges Brooklyn

Frick Defends Organized Baseball’s Player Obligations

Ford Frick National League president testified that Organized Baseball fully meets its obligations to players and noted average major league salaries around 12 000 a six month season. He cited World Series revenue sharing as evidence of fair treatment amid anti trust scrutiny. Ty Cobb urged arbitration after five years if a player is dissatisfied.

Washington Ford Frick Frick House Ty Cobb Detroit Cobb

Yesterday's Results Show Mixed Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Baseball results list scores for New York and Hutchinson games with pitchers Lopat Berra Koslo and Spencer West rum Lown Dubiel Owen. Chicago and Boston matchups show high scoring innings. American Association standings note Kansas City Toledo and St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis with varied wins and losses.

New York Eeeces Boston _ Gaapmed Cleveland Oneewene Detroit Eo Nee Moe Washington Co E Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn -E New York c S St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh American Association Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus New York Koslo Spencer Westrum Lown Dubiel Leonard Owen Bickford Cooper Chambers D. Rice Minneapolis

Cubs Triumph as Smalley Drives Five Runs in Giants Victory

Roy Smalley slugged a double and homer driving in five runs to lift the Chicago Cubs over the New York Giants. Eddie Erant, Bud Byerly and Frank Smith held the Giants to key outs as relief. The Reds rallied to edge the Phillies 6-5 in nine innings with Smith credited the win.

Roy Smalley Cubs Chicago Cubs New York Giants Eddie Erantt Bud Byerly Frank Smith Reds Phils Ewell Blackwell Smith

Baseball Schedule With Key Matchups Across Cities

The schedule lists seven doubleheaders and single games featuring teams like St. Louis Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Cincinnati. Star pitchers include Garver Feller Lemon Hiller Hearn Corwin Nichols Lanier Church Fox Perkowski and others with varied records from 0 0 to 38 5.

St. Louis Boston Garver Parnell Cleveland Washington Feller Lemon Moreno Chicago Philadelphia Fox Perkowski

Mangrum Protected at Tam O Shanter Tourney

Chicago report notes Lloyd Mangrum, a top star, placed under 24 hour police protection after a life threatening phone call. The Tam O Shanter event opens with qualifying rounds for all divisions while Mangrum travels in from his St Paul Open victory to compete as an exempt pro.

Chicago Lloyd Mangrum George S. May Don Finsterwald Athens Ohio University Mangrum Tom O'Shanter St. Paul

Brooklyn dealer held over NCAA fix bid in New York

A 33 year old Brooklyn fruit dealer is accused by the Nassau or Manhattan District Attorney of offering Bradley star Gene Melchiorre ten dollars to throw the NCAA championship game with CCNY. The probe links Jack Zip West to a wider fixing case. Toledo freshman Joseph Massa acted as a material witness.

New York Brooklyn Atorney CCNY Bradley James O'Leary Frank S. Hogan Jack Rubinstein Gene Melchiorre Melchiorre City College Madison Square Garden Hogan Jack (Zip) West Joseph Massa Toledo General Sessions Rubinstein West

Sheskey Resigns to Coach at Jacksonville Trimble

Logan County Superintendent Samuel Dillon announced Robert Sheskey, South Bloomingville High School coach for two years, has submitted his resignation and will coach at Jacksonville Trimble in Athens County. No replacement has been chosen yet.

Logan — County Samuel Dillon Robert Sheskey South Bloomingville Jacksonville Trimble Athens County Sheskey

Hi Y Softballers Edge North Point Pleasant on Foglesong Homer

A two run homer by pitcher Earl Foglesong propelled the Hi Y softball team to an 8 7 victory over North Point Pleasant at Harmon Field Monday night. Foglesong earned the win while Charles Leport took his first loss of the season in five starts.

Former Messenger Carrier Tops Caddie Qualifier

Joe Charney of The Plains shot a 39 on the second nine to grab the top qualifier spot at Athens Country Club for the Southeastern Ohio District tournament. He opened with a 45 on the first nine and will represent Athens County, joined by Bob Michael and John Rood who finished second and third.

Joe Charney The Plains Athens Country Club Charney Athens County Messenger Bob Littler Professional Golfers Association National Caddie Association United States Athens Messenger NOA Ohio Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Washington Dana Carsey Bill Horn the Plains Bill Charney Don Puddin Hughes Wellston Fair Greens Columbus

Hocking Hills Caddies Lead At 77 Nails Tourney

Hocking Hills caddie Jim "Kentuck" Blanton opened with a 38 then finished with a 39 for a 77 at the Southeastern Ohio Tourney at Athens Country Club. Don Ervin shot 41 43 to place runner-up. Jerry Bachus 48 43 to qualify. other caddies included Adams Spence Quick and Ellis.

Hocking Hills Caddie’s 77 Nails Paintsville Hocking County Blanton Don ‘Hardluck Ervin Bagtoter Jerry Bachus Hocking Hills Country Club Kentuck Bill Adams Larry “Speed” Spence Don Quick Maid Sonny” Ellis

No Interest In Pro Tennis Says Savitt

SOUTH ORANGE New Jersey Dick Savitt says he has no plans to turn pro despite offers, as he plays in the Eastern Grass Courts Championships second round near East Orange. Promoters reportedly offered him about 75000 dollars, but Savitt remains skeptical beyond what he reads in papers. Top seeds face lesser opponents on day two with Tony Trabert Meeting Bill Lurie and Frank Sedgman facing Conway Cotton while Bill Talbert meets Jerry De Witts.

South Orange N.J United States Dick Savitt Andy Tully New Rochelle N.Y East Orange Tony Trabert Cincinnati Southhampton

Seventh Inning Rally Wins for Campus Cleaners

Campus Cleaners rallied from behind to beat Jones Market 7 to 6 in the second round opener of City Softball League Monday at the high school. Trailing 6 to 5, Spider Roberts stole home to tie the game, and Sams drove in the decisive run with a single after Ashworth walked. Graham homered for the Marketeers, but Campus Cleaners completed the comeback in the seventh.

Campus Cleaners Jones Market Spider” Roberts Sams Bill Ashworth Graham Marketeers

OSU Football Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday

Tickets for all Ohio State football games will go on sale at the Stadium ticket office starting Wednesday. Ticket director J Edward Weaver announced today.

Columbus Ohio State Stadium J. Edward Weaver

Cole Replaces Motley As Browns No.1 Fullback

Emerson Cole has replaced Marion Motley as the Cleveland Browns' No. 1 fullback. Coach Paul Brown cited Cole's speed and drive, noting Motley's form and attitude had declined. Motley remains a candidate for a return, with Cole starting in the near term. The Browns opened practice with several injuries and 12 players to be cut to reach a 33-man roster.

Cole Motley Browns Bowling Green Emerson Cole Marion Motley Cleveland Browns Paul Brown University of Toledo University of Nevada

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