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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

13

Furillo as Trade Bait in Dodgers Cubs Pitcher Swap

Dodgers open West swing with Jackie Robinson benched and Carl Furillo on the block as a potential trade for Cubs veteran Bob Rush. Randy Jackson shines at third with five hits, Gil Hodges resumes right field, and Walt Alston experiments with Nelson at first. Furillo could stay or go depending on a real pitching upgrade.

Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Jackie Robinson Carl Furillo Bob Rush Cubs Walt Alston Rocky Nelson Montreal Robinson-Furillo Alston Randy Jackson Robinson Gil Hodges Furillo Jackson Hodges Gil Nelson Dodgers Rush Buzz Bavasi Brooklyn Wid Matthews Walt Moryn Don Hoak Brooks Russ Meyer Don Elston Jack

Sime Aims for Record Shattering Coast Dash

Duke sprinter Dave Sime seeks to lower records on the California coast at Stockton with a predicted sub 9.2 for 100 yards and 20.0 for 220. Duke athletic official Red Lewis praises Sime, noting his season marks of 9.3 and 20.1 while facing Mike Agostini in AAA Pacific Association action.

Dave Sime Stockton Calif Duke California Red Lewis Mel Patton Southern Pacific Assn Trinidad Mike Agostini Dave

Toy Maker Leads Play in Western Amateur Quarterfinals

Tim Holland of Rockville Centre N Y defeated Robert Tinney of Columbia S C 9 8 in his first match Thursday. Jack Parnell a Nashville senior at Oklahoma A and M were forced to 37 holes to beat Bill Davidson of Nashville 1 up. Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando Fla edged Rex Baxter of Amarillo Tex 1 up after a comeback while Baxter defeated Martin Stanovich 1 up. Cochran led 3 up in the morning.

Nashville Tenn Tim Holland Jack Parnell Holland Rockville Centre N.Y Robert Tinney Columbia S.C Parnell Oklahoma A & M Bill Davidson Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Fla Rex Baxter Amrillo Tex Martin Stanovich Waukegan Ill Bisplinghoff Robert Cochran Normandy Cochran

Unbeaten 53 Years: Maroon Alumni Defeat Varsity 15-5

The University of Chicago alumni remained undefeated in a five inning game as they beat the varsity team 15-5. The Maroon alumni have not lost in 53 years of competition.

Chicago University of Chicago Maroon

HVA Race Unchanged Two in Lead

The Hocking Valley Association race remains led by Chauncey and Sunnyhill with 30 records each as rain postponed last week's slate. The Plains sit 1-1 and in best position to overtake, but Chauncey won an exhibition against them. Sunday's games include The Plains vs Sun Kings and other matchups at The Plains field.

Hocking Valley Association Chauncey Sunnyhill the Plains Plainsmen Sun Kings The Plains Stewart Buchtel Nelsonville McArthur Coalton

Outlook Dim For Anglers

Columbus report warns fishermen that heavy rains have lakes and streams high and muddy across most of Ohio. Wildlife officials note little good water in northwestern areas this week, with only sparse white bass catches in Sandusky and Ottawa counties. Central and southern streams also poor. weekend fishing prospects dim.

State Wildlife Division Ohio Sandusky Ottawa

Unclear boxers battle in cross-country style output

Two boxers with unclear origins faced off in separate cities. Jimmy Mos ler from New York defeated Al Wilcher from Cincinnati in a five round contest while Frank Alotta from Allentown outpointed Bobby Douglas from Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Jimmy Mosler New York al Wilcher Cincinnati Philadelphia Frank Alotta Allentown Bobby Douglas

Homer-Happy Braves Set to Face Long and Co

Milwaukee Braves sit atop the standings after a four game homer barrage totaling 16. Dale Long of the Pirates visits as Milwaukee powers past the Cubs with five homers by one club tying a record. Bobby Thomson leads with five and Eddie Mathews, Joe Adcock also contribute.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Dale Long Pittsburgh Braves Chicago Cubs Yankees Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Yanks Cardinals St. Louis Bobby Thomson Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock del Crandall Cards Henry Aaron Bruton Cub

Baseball Leaders and Player Standings From The Season

Mantle leads with 65 hits and 20 home runs from New York. Berra and Bauer tied for 12 home runs while Kuenn and Long top mentions in doubles and RBIs. Pitching leaders include Friend with 8 wins and .800 ERA and Lawrence at 6-0.

Mantle Detroit New York Berra Kuenn Vernon Boston Runnels Washington Jensen Maine Bauer Sievers Ford Brewer Boston and Lemon Cleveland Pascual Reputski St. Louis Long Pittsburgh Mae St. Louis Boyer Fruille Brooklyn Bell Cincinnati Dark Walls Bruton Milwaukee Mays

West Virginia Kentucky All Stars Duel Tonight in Huntington

The West Virginia Ohio High School All Stars meet the Kentucky All Stars in the first of a two game series at 8 p.m. in Huntington. Coach Aldo Paletti has not announced Huntington East lineup after Thursday drills.

Huntington W.va Kentucky

Floyd Honored as Southern Conference Athlete of the Year

Furman University's Darrel Floyd, an All-America basketball star and the nation's leading scorer, is named Southern Conference athlete of the year for the second consecutive season in Richmond Virginia.

Richmond Furman University Darrel Floyd

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

American League standings show Milwaukee, St Louis and New York near the top with narrow margins as schedule notes list key matchups. National League results include St Louis 9 Cincinnati 3 and Milwaukee 15 Chicago 8, plus upcoming games across leagues and cities.

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City Boston

Crown Rests On Shoot Off For Ohio Trapshooting Crown

Fred D. Wal dock Jr. of Sandusky and Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro compete in a shoot-off to decide the Class AA championship of the Ohio Trapshooting Assn tournament. Thursday’s results include other titlists such as W. Cruiet Chillicothe in Class C H and Joe Stockwell Rudolph Wood County in Class D, with Mrs. Helen Urban Mentor in the women's division.

Wood Driscoll H. C. Fisher Findlay Bill Robertson Middletown

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