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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1958

Page

8

Golf Open Qualifiers Set 144 Spots At 28 Courses

The U S Open qualifiers offer 144 spots from 28 courses nationwide with a 36 hole test. A field of about 2150 entrants contends for those spots while 17 exempt champions and ten last season low scorers gain automatic entry. Ted Makalema won the Hawaiian section with 72 75. Defending champ Dick Mayer and other past victors are noted among exempt players.

Associated Press Tulsa Okla Ted Makalema Honolulu Dick Mayer Cary

Sanders Wins Western Open in Rain Slugfest

Doug Sanders, 24, from the University of Florida, won the 55th Western Open at Red Run Golf Club with a final round 68 in a driving rain, finishing 4 under par and one stroke ahead of Don Finsterwald who took second. Finsterwald earned $2500. Sanders collected $5000.

Detroit Doug Sanders University of Florida Sanders Don Finsterwald Red Run Golf Club Finsterwald Dave Ragan Orlando Fla Mike Souchak Gossinger N.Y Ragan Souchak Julius Boros Mid Pines N.C Bob Rosburg Palo Alto Calif Boros

Redlegs sweep split in wild doubleheader with Phillies

Cincinnati Redlegs win the opener 2 1 in a pitching duel then the nightcap lurches to an 11 11 tie after nine. The suspended game resumes later with Roy McMillan Don Hoak and Temple delivering key hits as the Reds chase a four game run in 48 hours through Philadelphia Cincinnati and Los Angeles with more baseball ahead.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Redlegs Bob Purkey Jack Sanford Pennsylvania Purkey Phils Sanford Sally Hemus Roy McMillan Johnny Temple George Crowe Rip Repulski Don Hoak Roman Semproch Ed Bailey Brooks Lawrence

Dodgers Beat Cubs In 1-0 Shutout To Narrow Gap

Walter Alston praised rookie Stan Williams after a two hit 1-0 win over Chicago as the Dodgers snap a Friday double loss and move within 10 games of first. Williams worked three innings in cold 48 degree weather with a 20 mph wind. The Giants reclaimed first place by ending St. Louis Card’s four game lead.

Associated Press Walter O'Malley Walter Alston Chavez Ravine Alston Dodgers Knute Rockne Chicago Cubs Stan Williams Williams al Dark Dick Drott San Francisco Giants St. Louis

Seek Managers For Boys Loop In Gallipolis

Gallipolis officials held Babe Ruth League tryouts on Memorial Field as six teams of 11 players prepare for a 6 p.m. June 9 start with the Braves versus the Phillies. Lang seeks volunteers to manage Dodgers and Phillies teams.

Gallipolis Bob Lang Memorial Field Braves Phillies Lang Alfred Harrison The Redlegs Lee Coder Claude Thompson Dave Roberts Harold Bennett Giants George R. D. Thomas Cardinals Joe Duncan Dodgers Jack Russell Chuck Dowler

Pittsburgh 5 Milwaukee 1 in rain shortened game

Turley's eighth complete game in nine starts anchored Pittsburgh. Boston’s offense included three runs from a wind blown pop fly by Jackie Jensen near the foul line. Billy Lee received a $100 fine and suspension after clashing with an umpire in a 5-2 Washington win over Baltimore. Chicago Detroit game postponed after four innings due to rain with Detroit leading 1-0 on Al Kaline’s homer.

Turley Boston Jackie Jensen Billy Lees Baltimore Paul Richards Washington Orioles Lees Ken Aspromonte Larry Napp Detroit al Kaline New York Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Enews Montreal Rochester Toronto Columbus Richmond Havana Miami Buffalo San Francisco Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis O Sencae Cincinnati S Philadelphia Wooee Los Angeles Acini Cincinnati Philadelphia

Bragan Lashes Indians as A's erupt for five unearned runs

Cleveland drops to fourth after 6-2 loss to Kansas City as five unearned runs come in during a first inning error and wild throw. Gary Bell debuts in relief, fanning six over three innings in a bright spot for the Tribe.

Kansas City Bobby Bragan Indians Cleveland Kansas City Athletics Gary Geiger Billy Moran Cal McLish Tribe A’s Red Kress Mel Harder Athletics Ray Herbert Gary Bell San Diego Vic Power Harry Chiti Bob Kelly Bob Lemon Don Messi

Christiansen Fires 71 as Ohio U Wins 3-Way Golf Meet

Earl Christiansen of the ACC fired a 71 to take medalist honors in a three-way golf match at the Athens Country Club. Ohio University Varsity beat an Alumni team 16 to 8 and edged the Country Club 22 to 13. ACC won with Christiansen’s one-under-par 71 leading a strong field.

Ohio University Athens Country Club ACC Bobcats Country Club Bill Gore Larry Snyder Dick Smail Earl Christiansen Bob Littler Bill Santor Charles Vandick Bill Turner Don Reichley Bob Bryant Jim Rutkoskie Bill Terlesky Dick Flockinger Mansfield Hubert Selz Wilmington Del Earl Davis, Jr Cleveland Scotty Russell Tom Welsh Xenia Herb Brenstedder Athens Dudley Kircher Dayton Flockinger Selz Ohio U Don Finsterwald Kermit Blosser

12 Year Old Kentucky Skeet Champ Wins Open Title

Roselle Illinois twelve year old Bobby Shuley captured the all gauge Kentucky Open skeet championship by breaking 250 straight targets. He outshot seasoned adults as his father Al Shuley watched and celebrated the victory amid the pool scene after the win.

Louisville Roselle Ill Bobby Shuley New York Yankees al Shuley

OU relay team sets AAU mark at Dayton Relays

Ohio University crack mile relay team set three records at the Ohio AAU Relays in Dayton posting 3 17.9. The quartet Aljah Butcher Bob Christian Hal Buchert and Les Carney broke OU varsity Ohio AAU and Dayton field records. Carney won the 220 yard dash in 21.3 and is the Mid American champion in this event.

Ohio University Ohio

HVAL teams split as Buchtel, The Plains win

Buchtel edged Plantsville 8 7 in nine innings after a late nine run rally while The Plains crushed Hogan's Bar 14 8. Chauncey dominated Amesville 13 2 for its first HVAL win. Max McQuire led Buchtel with four RBI and Russ Tinkham starred for The Plains with four hits and four runs.

Sociation Baseball League Buchtel Plantsville Hogan's Bar Murray City Chauncey Amesville Max McQuire RBI Dan Mayle Tom Rise Mitchell Smith Russ Tinkham Leroy Hashman Don Poston Wendell White Jim Gaskill Rodney Wilson Hogan Jack Shuttleworth J. Earich J. Beckley Savage Olan Koehler

Merchants Fall 4-1 to Washington D H in Heart of Ohio clash

Lefthander Bob Robinett silenced the Nelsonville Merchants as Washington D. H. won 4-1. Robinett fanned 17 over the complete game, allowing six hits and one walk. Nelsonville drop to 1-3 while Merchants pitcher Gene Hesson took the loss after seven innings and five strikeouts.

Friend Andy Carey Bob Turley New York Yankees Boston Turley Bob Robinett Nelsonville Merchants Washington D. H Merchants Robinett Gene Hesson Hesson Nelsonville Ron Dupler Sam Jenkins

Penton Wins 250-Mile Columbus-Athens Motorcycle Run

John Penton of Lorain Ohio won a 250 mile cross country race from Columbus to Athens and back sponsored by the Columbus Enduro Riders Assn. The event took place Sunday.

Columbus, Ohio John Penton Lorain Ohio Athens Columbus

Nelson Drives Leafs Past Buffalo With Big Doubleheader

Rocky Nelson blasted six hits including two homers and drove in seven as Toronto beat Buffalo 6-5, lifting his season RBI to 50. The veteran slugger, a league standout, already belted 19th and 20th homers in the stretch.

Associated Press Rocky Nelson Toronto Nelson Leafs Buffalo Virginians Gail Allie Columbus

Satin and Silky Sullivan Start Same Way

In Inglewood California Satin Sullivan began similarly to his famed brother Silky Sullivan by slow gate action. He did not finish like Silky though breaking last and ending ninth in a nine horse Hollywood Park race.

Inglewood Calif Satin Sullivan Silky Sullivan Satin Silky Hollywood Park

Stuttgart bout pits Redl against Mueller in tight score

Stefan Redl from Stuttgart faces Gerd Mueller of Germany in a boxing match noted by a high point spread of 145 to 143 percent with Passaic New Jersey as a referenced location.

Stuttgart Germany Stefan Redl Passaic N. J Gerd Mueller

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