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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

12

California Faces Phony Job Racket Claims in PCC

California is accused by J. Miller Leavy of running a phony job racket in PCC football, following prior charges against USC and UCLA. Leavy cites sworn statements from five athletes and seeks investigations by PCC Commissioner Schmidt and UC President Sproul, while Waldorf denies knowledge of such jobs.

San Bancisco University of California Lynn O. Waldorf J. Miller Leavy UCLA University of Southern California California Waldorf Leavy Robert Gor- Sproul PCC Victor O. Schmidt Emnett B. Moore Washington Theaculty USC

Flaherty Wins Memorial 500 Sets Prize Record

Indianapolis reports Pat Flaherty drove the DeSoto pace car to Chicago after sharing a record 93 819 prize with owner John Zink of Tulka Oklahoma. The $282 050 purse topped all-time highs. Flaherty earned 49 000 first money plus multiple bonuses and awards.

Indianapolis Pat Flaherty Chicago Flaherty John Zink Tulka Okla Bill Vukovich

Mizell and Robinson Pace Cardinals Past Reds in Nine

Wilmer Mizell and Frank Robinson powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-3 win over Cincinnati as Bell Kluszewski and Robinson homered in the ninth. The game left Mizell with five wins in seven starts, lifting St. Louis to second place a game behind Milwaukee as other NL results shifted the standings. Ted Williams and the Yankees routed Washington 9-4 while Boston beat Baltimore 4-1 in the AL.

Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants New York Yankees Washington Mickey Mantle Boston Baltimore Bob Porterfield Art Fowler Hal Jeffcoat Gus Bell Tex Kluszewski Frank Robinson Joe Adcock Braves Lew Burdette Red Murff Cubs Pete Whisenant Jim King del Crandall Bill Bruton Ed Mathews Milwaukee Ron Kline Giants Gene Freese Jim Hearn Pirates Yankees Senator Tom Morgan Chuck Stubbs Ted Williams Red Sox Bill Wight Porterfield Temple Palys Boll Kluszewski Robinson Jablonski McMillan Jeffcoat Black ST. Louis Abroa Schoendiens Blasingame RBI Boyer Moon Sauer Musial Bell Rer—Fowler W—Mizell L—Fowler U-Landes Goetz Dascoli Secory

Track Stars Run Tonight In Compton Invitational Meet

Track luminaries Nielsen of Denmark and Moens of Belgium headline the Compton Invitational. Nielsen defends the flat mile against UCLA’s Bob Seaman and Ron Delany among others, while Moens races the 880 yards against Lon Spurrier, Mal Whitfield, Lang Stanley and more.

Compton Calif Gunnar Nielsen Denmark Roger Moens Belgium Nielsen Bob Seaman Ucla Ron Delany Villanova University Dublin Fred Dwyer New York Moens Lon Spurrier San Francisco Mal Whitfield Los Angeles Lang Stanley San Jose Calif. State College

Rain Delays Ohio State Minnesota Series Hinkle to Start

In a possible best of three for the District Four title leading to the College World Series, Ohio University faces Minnesota in Athens with rain threats looming. Coach Bob Wren tabbed Bill Hinkle to open, backed by Ralph Nuzum and Jerry Driscoll.

Ohio University Minnesota Bobcat Park Bob Wren Gophers Athens Notre Dame Bobbats Cincinnati Wren Bill Hinkle Hinkle Omaha Ralph Nuzum Jerry Driscoll Bill Tawksbury Ohio al Walton Jay Hornsby Myron Hutcheson Scotty Griesheimer Griesheimer Hornsby Tewksbury Walton

Todd County Boy Edges Favored Wayjet at Lebanon Pace

Todd County Boy driven by Clare Baker edged favored Wayjet at the wire to win the class CC pace at Lebanon Raceway. In a photo finish judges ruled Todd County Boy the winner in 2 08 1 5, the horse’s first victory in four starts, owned by George Keigley of Richwood.

Lebanon Todd County Boy Clare Baker Wayjet Lebanon Raceway George Keigley Richwood

Racine All-Stars top Pomeroy 12-5 in league clash

Racine All-Stars defeated Pomeroy 12-5 while Point Pleasant beat Reedsville 9-2 in Ohio River League games. Charles Stobart earned the win for Racine as Fish er took the loss.

Racine All-Stars Pomeroy Point Pleasant Reedsville Charles Stobart Racine Mer Fisher

Weather Delays PGA Sectional Qualifying Amid Tourney Shuffle

The tourney moved to Monday due to dangerous weather at Preston Hollow as 27 players posted 18 holes. Sam Snead, Doug Ford, Ben Hogan remain favorites while Don Finsterwald protests USGA changes delaying his Texas Open plan and Open qualifier. Ray O'Brien notes entry list constraints influenced the decision.

Sam Snead Doug Ford Ben Hogan Don Finsterwald Ford Mahopac N. Y Preston Hollow Finsterwald USGA Ray O’brien

ACC Golfers To Qualify For Southeastern Ohio District

Qualifying rounds start Thursday at Athens Country Club to select a 10 man team for the Southeastern Ohio District Golf Tournament. The event runs June 15 to 17 at Hocking Hills Country Club Logan with pro-am on June 15 and team play through June 16 and 17. Allan Vierebome of Lancaster is defending champion.

Athens Country Club Bob Littler Littler Athens Hocking Hills Country Club Logan Allan Vierebome Lancaster Robbin Gardner Gallipolis Chillicothe Marietta Cambridge Jackson

Rising Lightweight To Battle Ryff At Madison Square Garden

Larry Boardman, the young Marlborough fighter, meets Frankie Ryff in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The 20 year old has already upset champions Wallace Smith and Sandy Saddler in non title fights, drawing nationwide attention. NBC TV and radio will carry the coast to coast telecast at 9 p m EST.

New York Larry Boardman Frankie Ryff Madison Square Garden Marlborough Conn Wallace Bud) Smith Sandy Saddler Boston NBCTV

WAS WAR HERO Joe Brown Stirs Navy WWI Service Record

Navy veteran Joe Brown of New Orleans, a light weight boxer, served in seven Pacific invasions during World War I, earning recognition for his wartime service.

Joe Brown New Orleans

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