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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

10

Ohio's Griesheimer Nuzum Tewksbury on District Second Team

Ohio University juniors led District Four All-Star second team selections as Minnesota dominated with three first team picks. Ralph Nuzum Bill Tewksbury Scotty Griesheimer from OU joined by John McCartan Jerry Kindall Gerald Thomas from Minnesota. Ohio State placed Kelley Sisco with others making up the rest of the rosters.

Taree Ohio University Minnesota Dheter Bobcat Lab Ralph Nuzum Bill Tewksbury Righ Scotty Griesheimer Gophers John McCartan Jerry Kindall Gerald Thomas McCartan Kindall Buckeyes Doc Kelley Galen Sisco Kelley John Errietto Purdue Elmer Kohorst Notre Dame Don Kelley OSU Minn Jim Sack Mich Lew Hawthorne Lows John DeMerit Wisc Ohio Strate Doug Gillen Ed Hurley Charles Ellis Ohio State Ken Hamlin Liesty Griesheimer Lindbeck Minois Lowell Johnson West U. P Ralph Nurum John Rehl Wisconsin Joe Sexson Gerry Wacholz Valparaiso Dick Hrlevich Moby Benedict Michigan Frank Howard John Noad Ed Smith Cincinnati Chuck Lindstrom North

White Sox clip Orioles as Yanks slip in standings

The Chicago White Sox beat Baltimore 13 to 4 to trim New York’s lead and move within four games of the Yankees. Maglie and Consuegra pitched for the Sox to steady a lineup that pounded four home runs, while Brooklyn topped Milwaukee to stay close in the race. Pittsburgh and St. Louis also posted key wins to tighten the standings.

Washing Bi Sox Pale Hose Pittsburgh Baltimore Sandy Consuegra Brooklyn Dodgers Marty Marion Milwaukee Braves Jookee Braves Mike Garcia Chicago Indians St. Louis Eat Averill James Orioles York Cincinnati Jim Busby New Yorkers Yanks Philadelphia Vic Wertz Yankees Cleveland Bill Pierce

Wins Double Victors Tops At Albany Horse Show

An Amens Horseman won one first place, and two other entries earned double victories at the Albany Horse Show held Sunday. Dave Reeder's Mistery Maker finished first in the English Walk.

Amens Albany

Horse Show Honors At Ohio Valley Morse Show

Mary Durst’s Texas Belle won Western Pleasure and Western Working Horse. Bachelor Boy took Harness Pony and Ponies 48 to 56 inches. Judges included Nay McCann and Boyd Williams. Albany Riding Club hosted the event, OVHSA members listed, next show set for Pomeroy with Meigs County Riding Club as host. top horses awarded OVHSA trophies.

Ing Mary Durst Point Pleasant Nay McCann Junction City Boyd Williams Albany Albany Riding Club Ohio Valley Morse Show Association OVHSA Meigs Riding Club Riverview Siddle Club New Haven W. Va Gallia County Riding Club Gallipolis Paul McVay Pomeroy Meigs County Riding Club Leadan Pony Don Brumfield Neison Beate Gallipais

Golf Team Names Walshyne From Gallipolis Club

Ten members of the Gallipolis Golf Club were chosen for the Southeastern Ohio Golf Association tourney at Logan's country club June 15 16 17 after qualifying tests. Howard Saunders led the field with 139 four over par, Ray Clark second with 141. Alternate selection included George Arthur Clyde Ingels Jack C Davis and George F Bovie. Multiple scores listed for each player mark the qualifying rounds and alternates.

George Arthur Clyde Ingels Jack C. Davis George F. Bovie FI Ray Clark Vic Hager Saunders Ance Siso

OSU Dominates All America Diving At All America meet

Ohio State led the diving at the 12th annual All America college swimming meet in Philadelphia as the coach selection committee named Monday Day to lead the team.

Philadelphia Ohio State

Buckeyes sweep top spots in board competition

Ohio State dominated, taking the first four places in both low and high board events. Frank Fraun led the low board, while Clair Baker of Ridge showed strength in the high board. In Lebanon Raceway, Wiggins, OSU junior, led the featured sixth race with a late surge to victory.

Buckeyes Frank Fraun- Aebanun Colt Turg Hing ‘Wayjel Ant Bostoy Jim Mutt Todd Counsehelier Ty Boy Baltimore ‘Colts George Keigley Ridgewood Lebanon Notre Dame

Affiliated with Cards Allentown Team Joins Eastern League

Allentown Pennsylvania based club in the Eastern League is connected with the St Louis Cardinals. The affiliation links the minor league franchise to the major team, aligning rosters and development.

CARDS Allentown St Louis Cardinals

Jets Shade Leafs To Claim Third In International League

The Columbus Jets surged into third place by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 9-3 on Monday. Ben Downs hit a five run homer in the sixth as Columbus won their ninth of twelve, while Toronto dropped to ninth loss in twelve.

Jet Shade Leafs Associated Press Columbus Jets Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Ben Downs Omer

Thomson Triumphs in U S Golf Playoff Victory

Peter Thomason of Australia surged from eighth with a 63 to force a playoff against Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler, then won the playoff to claim his last U S tournament win. The strong finish in Dallas showcased his steady approach and clinched the title.

Dallas Peter Thomason United Cary Middlecott Gene Littler

Foreigners Threaten National Open Championship Showdown

Three foreigners loom at the U S National Open golf as Henry Cotton Jay He magnify a threat for the semi retired 49 year old old English master and Australian Peter Thomson fire 68 and 69 leading qualifiers in Dallas. Roberto de Vincenzo of Argentina and Mexico are also favored to grab one of 37 berths in the delayed trials at Oak Hill. Thomson, holder of the British Open title, is exempt from qualifying along with defending champion Jack Fleck and other 15 leaders from last year Open.

Will Grimsley Peter Thomson Amer Associated Press Texas Intervigner U. S Pen Golf Rye N. Y Henry Cotton Jay See Dallas Fional Oak Hill Country Club Rochester Roberto de Vincenzo Argentina Mexico Ros Britain Ted Ray Sant Inverness Thomson Sam 2 ‘Snead

Dow Scores 278 In Texas Tourney

Dow records 278 in Texas tourney as Athens pro von winster withdraws from National Open qualifying in Dallas. He finishes with 1 over par, one stroke behind leaders after regulation play with a total around 867267-70218 and about $500 prize.

Dow von Winster Wasa Athens Dallas

Thomson’s Final Streak At Texas International Open Ends

Thomson, 28, a two time British pen champion from Melbourne, tied for second after 72 holes at 267 in the Texas International Open. In a playoff, he missed a 12 foot birdie putt on the second hole as Littler’s par save kept him in contention and Middlecott stalled with a par after a tree mishap.

Thomson Melbourne

Three Lead Ohio Trials at National Open Qualifiers

The National Open Golf qualifiers in Ohio saw Willoweil of Dayton and Brewer of Cincinnati post 14s at Clovernoon CC to lead 36-hole southern Ohio results. Krak of Steubenville shot 140 at Hawthorne Valley CC northern Ohio qualifier. Denny Shute, Akron, failed to qualify, marking the first open omission since 1926 amid a 151 total in a three-way tie for 17th. The Preakness Stakes began in 1873 with the first run on May 21, 1973 at Pimlico.

Willoweil Gay Brewer Cincinnati Mike Krak Ohio Rochester N.Y Dayton Brewer Clovernoon Country Club Krak Steubenville Hawthorne Valley Hawthorne Valley Country C Lab Ohio Quai Pr Denny Shute Akron Shute

Cardinals Sign Konstanty and Trade Surkont

Louis Cardinals announce veteran reliever Jim Konstanty, 39, signing after his midseason release by the Yankees. To clear roster space they trade Max Surkont, obtained earlier from Pittsburgh, to San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League. Terms undisclosed.

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Pirates Rise to Lead NL as Long Hits Eight in Row

In a vibrant Pittsburgh scene, the Pirates surge to first in the National League led by Long’s eightth homer in as many games. The crowd of 32,221 roars as Long circles the bases, while Branch Rickey’s advisory role and public digs at his former methods color the day.

Pirates Ball Park Branch Rickey Rick St. Louis Ums Long Rickey

Moore Rated No 1 Contender In New Ring Ratings

New York reports Archie Moore leads the heavyweight rankings with Yolande Pompey and Tommy Jackson close behind. The weekly ratings tables place Moore atop heavyweights if he defeats Pompey in London, with Friday's Jackson Patterson bout shaping the next rankings. Other divisions show Robinson atop middleweights and Saxton at welterweight, with several contenders listed for each class.

New York Avenue Moore Hurricane Jackson Floyd Patterson Ring P Yolande Pompey London Jackson-Patterson Pompey Gene J Fullmer France Shales Homer Jordan Utah Archie Moore San Diego Jalil Tommy Jackson Bob Baker

Homers Era Boost At Griffith Stadium

Washington fans welcomed changes at Griffith Stadium as left field moved in to 350 feet and center to 408 feet, a 6½ foot wall added, aimed at helping Roy Sievers. Through three games this season Sievers has 12 homers, with 35 of 36 homers to date by opponents and 21 by the Senators.

Wachington Griffith Stadium Washington Ball Park Senators Roy Sievers Rosie Foes Sievers

Ted Williams Denies Retirement Hints Amid Slump and Injury

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox insists he is not through and will not retire, despite a disappointing season and an injured instep. He claims only his legs could stop him, not his hitting, and notes his $100,000 yearly pay while lamenting recent strikeouts and a tantrum over a dropped ball.

Boston Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Williams Ted Kansas City Athletics

College Baseball Field Completed for NCAA World Series

The field for the NCAA college world series opening weekend was finished Monday night with Mississippi earning the Grade from District 3. Mississippi defeated Duke in a two game set and advanced to meet Wyoming as Minnesota, the Big Ten champion, faces off with the Cowboys. The opening night schedule features Mississippi against New Hampshire and Washington State versus Bradley in a Pacific Coast surprise club showdown.

Umaha Mississippi Duke Ole Mi Minnesota Wyoming New Hampshire Washington State Pacific Coast Bradley

Cubs Bring In Five New Players For Opening Day

The Ghicago Subs used five new players on opening day. Don Hoak started at third, Walt Moryn in right, Monte Irvin in left, Gale Wade in center, and Hobie Landrith caught. All have prior major league experience with other teams.

Chicago Ghicago Subs Don Hoak Walt Moryn Monte Irvin Gale Wade

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