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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

10

Redlegs beat Indians 8 3 in exhibition as series looms

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 8 to 3 at Crosley Field in an exhibition. Cincinnati totaled 13 hits, with key doubles by Alex Grammas and Don Hoak. Ted Kluszewski returned to the lineup briefly while Ed Bailey scored on a dash, and the Reds head to Philadelphia for a three game series.

Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Reds Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Crosley Field Alex Grammas Don Hoak Ted Kluszewski Klu Ed Bailey Bailey Cleveland Ores Raines Maris If Bailey Ib Kluszewski Lynch Burgess Grammas Henrich Eeseeres Sanchez Hacker Klusewski Aguirre

Cards Seek Area Gridder

James Edward Barton 22 of Mason West Virginia is offered a contract to play for the Chicago Cardinals. Head Coach Ray Richards sent the offer while Barton serves in the military in Bainbridge Maryland. The deal pays 5500 dollars with 500 extra for service and 50 more per pre season game if he makes the squad upon discharge in April 1958.

Mason James Edward Barton Charles Clara Barton W. Va Chicago Cardinals Ray Richards Barton Wahama High School Marshall College Mason Countian Bainbridge, Md Cardinals Cardinal

Yankees Fines Set Record in Major League Docking

The New York Yankees levied a total fine of $5500 on six players, the largest squad penalty by a major league club. Mickey Mantle Hank Bauer Billy Martin Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford were fined $1000 each and Johnny Bucks $500, surpassing Ruths 1925 and Williams 1956 individual fines, though those remained top for single punishments.

Cleveland New York Yankees Yankee Mickey Mantle Hank Bauer Billy Martin Yogi Berra Whitey Ford Johnny Bucks Babe Ruth Muller Huggins Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Ruth Williams

Hutcheson and Hinkle Named to All-District Team

Ohio University seniors Myron Hutcheson and Bill Hinkle earned All-District Four second team honors. Hutcheson led the Bobcats with a .357 batting average while Hinkle posted eight victories and no defeats as Ohio's top pitcher.

Ohio University Myron Hutcheson Bill Hinkle Bobcats Hutcheson Ohio U Hinkle Ohio Roscoe Davis Mich Ken Tippery Michigan Ken Hamlin West Steve Boros Ed Broeker Northwestern Emil Ssoy Doug Gillen Minnesota William Lucas Central State Frank Palamara Michigan State Kent Marohl Chicago Bob Klaus Illinois Vernon Barkstall Ohio State Biull Gorman Purdue Jim Nieman Cincinnati Frank Denski Central Michigan Frillman Marietta Leonard Manupelli Frank Howard Bob Gohman Miami al Luce Fritz Messner Western Michigan Tom Bujnowski Notre Dame Murray Guttman Jim +Vogelgesang Union Uviain Nel

Showdown on Shift to Coast in New York Dodgers Giants Row

Walter O Malley and Horace Stoneham faced a city hall audience called by Mayor Wagner to press for clear answers on whether the Dodgers and Giants will stay in New York or move to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The leaders cited a pending October decision and possible TV deals while noting neither side is ready for a firm statement.

New York Walter O’malley Brooklyn Dodgers Horace Stoneham New York Giants West Coast Robert F. Wagner Wagner Dodgers Giants Los Angeles San Francisco O'Malley California Skiatron TV Inc Dodger Stoneham Dodger Giants Washington

Mascio and Ashley Named Coaches at Kyger Creek

Joe Mascio of Gallipolis was hired as head football coach and assistant basketball coach at the new Kyger Creek High School. Bob Ashley of Middleport becomes head basketball coach and assistant football coach and also teaches at Kyger Creek. Mascio, a Ravenna native, Ohio State graduate, Varsity O and Sigma Nu member, previously coached at Monroe High School before moving to Gallipolis in 1953.

Joe Masccio Bob Ashley Kyger Gallipolis Joe Mascio Kyger Creek High School Middleport Marshall College Mascio Ravenna Ohio State University Sigma Nu Helen Beckett Homer Beckett Monroe, Mich

Golfing Guys Gals To Match Cards With Cary Kathy

The sixth annual National Golf Day caps next Saturday as Cary Middlecoff and Kathy Cornelius defend open titles. Golfers may play any course once per day this week for a $1 entry. Cornelius will play in Pittsburgh. Middlecoff in Toledo to defend his title on June 15.

Chicago Kathy Cornelius Cary Middlecoff U. S

Heidelberg star Livingston signs with Baltimore Colts

Walter Livingston, 21, Heidelberg College outstanding halfback, signed with the Baltimore Colts. In four years at Heidelberg, he set rushing and scoring marks with 3711 yards and 58 touchdowns, after being named outstanding back in the Ohio Conference.

Baltimore Walter Livingston Heidelberg College Tiffin Ohio Baltimore Colts Livingston Heidelberg

Sisters in Queens League Roll 202 Games for 518 Series

Mrs. Charlotte Chase and Mrs. Marion Neiger of Erie Pa each bowled a 202 game on adjoining lanes in the Queens League and together totaled 518 for a three game series.

Charlotte Chase Marion Neiger Erie

Court Affirms Batted Fines In Migratory Bird Case

The Sixth Circuit upheld convictions of four Port Clinton men for violating migratory bird law by shooting wild ducks over batted water. M. Allen Clemons and three others were sentenced in Toledo with jail terms suspended and fines totaling $1,000.

Cincinnati U. S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Port Clinton Ohio U. S District Court Toledo M. Allen Clemons Clemons Lake Erie Sandusky Robert L. Clemons A. E. Babcock Donald Gulan U.S Frank L. Kloeb

Ohio University golfers to play in NCAA golf tourney

Six Ohio University golfers led by Dudley Kircher Don Todd Fred Wit Don Sifft Carmen Lorrabio and John Karsko will compete in the NCAA championship at Broadmoor Country Club Colorado Springs June 23 to 29. After 36 holes the low 64 advance to match play with an East West best ball exhibition and a driving contest also on the schedule. Wilt reached match play last year.

Ohio University Colorado Springs Colo Kermit Blosser Dudley Kircher Don Todd Fred Wit Don Sifft Carmen Lorrabio John Karsko Long Broadmoor Country Club Wilt

177th English Derby to Run on Wednesday

EPSOM England The English Derby the great sporting event will be run Wednesday with an expected crowd of about half a million at Epsom Downs for the 3 year old classic first run in 1780 Contenders include Crepello and Dou telle

Epsom England Epsom Downs Crepello Doutelle

Count Oh Paced 2 06 35 at Lebanon Raceway

Count Oh a six year old pacer won the featured sixth race at Lebanon Raceway pacing 2 06 35 In the meeting's top event. Total mutuel handle reached 52897 dollars from 1337 bettors across the night.

Lebanon Count Oh Lebanon Raceway

Yonkers Race Night Features Lady's First Trotting Entry

Yonkers Raceway announces the second division field for the Gotham Trot with Lady's First a trotter from Ohio Valley Stables in Hamilton Ohio taking part. A Syracuse football record notes Chester Bowman ran 100 yards for a kickoff return TD against William and Mary in 1923.

Yonkers N. Y Yonkers Raceway Lady's First Ohio Valley Stables Hamilton Ohio Syracuse University Chester Bowman William and Mary

Athletics Do Not Harm Hearts Say Experts

Dr J W Wilce of Columbus told the American Medical Association that properly adjusted exercise benefits most hearts and does not cause heart disease. He cautioned that activity must fit the individual, noting heredity and medical history affect risk and that there are no foolproof tests to gauge it yet.

New York J. W. Wilce Columbus American Medical Assn Wilce Wilcce

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