Palmer Defeats Ford in Rubber City Open Playoff
Arnold Palmer edged Doug Ford in a sudden death playoff at the Rubber City Open for the tournament title and $2,800 prize. Finsterwald tied Palmer at 204 and finished third while Ford, Trombley, Belt, and Furgol chased the lead. Palmer predicted Ford will win the National Open in Toledo Inverness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finsterwald
Akron
Palmer
Ford
Arnold Palmer
Doug Ford
Toledo
Inverness
Latrobe
Mahopac
N. Y
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Ed Furgol
Trombley
Hoak Sparkles as Redlegs Rock Bums Regain Lead
Don Hoak earned the Reds third base job with heavy spring hitting and key homers in a split doubleheader against the Dodgers. He belted two long balls, driving in runs in the 3-1 opener and the 3-0 nightcap as Cincinnati moved back atop the NL. Joe Nuxhall slated to start vs Pirates. Vernon Law to oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoak
Redlegs
Brooklyn
Don Hoak
Cincinnati
Reds
Dodgers
Chicago Cub
Birdie Tebbetts
Monday Schedule and Results in Major Leagues
Summary of upcoming Monday and Tuesday games across leagues with results from Sunday and Saturday, listing teams such as New York Detroit Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Roston Kansas City St Louis Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Havana Montreal and others with scores and note of a curfew game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roston
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Kansas
Lfagiupf
SAS
Lanis New York
Pittshurch
Thicago
Odell Looks Sharp Giant Killer Orioles Flatten Chisox Twice
Orioles sweep the Chicago White Sox and beat New York Yankees in the past two weekends to rise to sixth place. Billy Odell struck out 11 in a 5-0 shutout in his season debut, while Tito Francona and Bob Nieman homered to back George Zaverink in a 7-5 win. The rest of the circuit saw Cincinnati extend its NL lead, Dodgers-Phillies tied for second, and Stan Musial homering as St. Louis climbed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Richards
Birds
White Sox
Yanks
Billy O'Dell
Tito Francona
Bob Nieman
Orioles
George Zaverink
Yankees
Detroit
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Phillies
Chicago
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente
Johnny Logan
Braves
Ronnie Kline
Hank Aaron
St. Louis
Kansas City
Ted Lepcio
Jimmys Piersall
Ted Williams
Cleveland
Washington
Early Wynn
Roy Sievers
Sena
Tebbetts credits strong NL pitching in tight pennant race
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts, reflecting on the 1953 season, says National League pitching is better than any time since he joined the Reds. He cites Brooklyn as the team to beat, notes Milwaukee’s recent gains, and predicts a humdinger of a race with several clubs capable of winning. Tebbetts praises the quality of young pitchers across teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati Redlegs
Tebbetts
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Sunnyhill Triumphs Over Buchtel 11-3
Sunnyhill won its second HWA game with strong pitching by Bob Fick and Vid Canter, allowing three runs on six hits. Buchtel struggled as Hashman pitched three innings and Bill Beach had three hits for Buchtel, while Hoppsteader Patton and Canter each contributed two hits for Sunnyhill in a 11 to 3 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyhill
HWA
Bob Fick
Vid Canter
Buchtel
Hashman
Bill Beach
Hoppsteader
Patton
Canter
Vic
Glouster Routs Amesville In HVAC Opener Tilt
Glouster won its second straight Hocking Valley Association game by defeating Amesville 15 to 5 on Sunday. The hosts broke a 3-1 deficit with big innings in the fifth seventh and eighth, sparked by Sicilian’s sixth inning homer and a four run eighth capped by Pompayo and McGee. Morrison collected three hits as Glouster piled up ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Hocking Valley Association
Amesville
Sicillian
McPherson
McGee
Pompeyo
Morrison
McKinley
Quinn
Klu Rejoins Team After Back Ailment
Slugger Ted Kluszewski is slated to rejoin the Cincinnati Redlegs in Pittsburgh but will not play until he proves himself in shape. He has been on the disabled list since early this season with a back ailment. Studies at Lahey Clinic indicated he could exercise into playable condition without surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati Redlegs
Pittsburgh
Kluszewski
Lahey Clinic
Boston
Final round showdown in the Ladies PGA title race
Pittsburgh report shows Wiffi Smith at 214 leading Louise Suggs and Marlene Bauer Hagege into the final day of the championship. Gail Harris, notable for 24 home runs and 82 RBIs in 1956, is also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Wiffi Smith
Louise Suggs
Tiny Marlene Bauer Hagege
New York Giant
Gail Harris
Minneapolis
Macias Puts Tithe on Line in Bantam Title Fight
Raul Macias, the NBA world bantamweight champion from Mexico, defends his title Saturday at the Cow Palace in San Francisco against Dommy Ursua, a 4 foot 11 inch Filipino challenger. The 15 round bout was delayed from mid May as Macias pursues a unification clash with Alphonse Haslimi of France. In New York, Argentine heavyweight Argen tine returns from a six monthly layoff to face Willie Besmanoff of Germany at St Nicholas Arena on the Monday TV Dumont show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Raul Macias
National Boxing Assn
Mexico
Cow Palace
San Francisco
Dommy Ursua
Philippines
Macias
Alphonse Haslimi
France
NBA
Alex Miteff
Willie Besmanoff
Germany
St. Nicholas Arena
New York
Belmont Stakes Favorite Aligns Behind Bold Ruler
Eight to ten 3 year olds expected to run in the $100,000 Belmont Stakes next Saturday. Bold Ruler of Wheatley Stable is the 7-5 favorite as the field heads toward the oldest and longest leg of the triple crown. Gallant Man, Ralph Lowe's entry, sits around 2-1 after a Derby runner-up showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bold Ruler
Wheatley Stable
Ralph Lowe
Gallant Man
Calumet
Iron Liege
Dayton bowing pro proprietors elect Poeing president
Joe Poeing of Dayton was re elected president of the Ohio State Bowling Propr proprietors association here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Joe Poeing
Ohio State Bowling Proprietors Assn
Houck Wins Pony Trophy at Riverview Saddle Club Show
Gallia County Riding Club members compete at Ohlinger Stables New Haven with Janice Houck winning two firsts. Houck earns Lead Pony trophy and ribbon riding Silver Sandy with Karen Shamblin. she also takes Shetland Pony Buggy Class blue ribbon. Clifford Brumfield rides Chico to a first in Western Pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County Riding Club
Riverview Saddle Club
Ohlinger Stables
New Haven
Janice Houck
John Houck
Karen Shamblin
Janice
Silver Sandy
Clifford Brumfield
Chico
Algeo Wins CC Tourney at Athens Country Club
Jack Algeo shot an even par 72 to win Sunday's Medal Play Handicap Tournament at Athens Country Club. After applying a four stroke handicap he finished with 68. Other results include Reed 80-11-69 McKibben 97-28-69 Porter 90-21-69 Merchant 85-15-70 Wolfe 98-28-70 Strawn 88-17-71 Smith 87-16-71. Tuesday Night League postponed to June 18 and an intercity match with Chillicothe is set for Thursday with registrations through Pro Bob Littler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Algeo
Athens Country Club
Algeo
Don Reed
Bob McKibben
Phil Porter
George Merchant
Bill Wolfe
Dave Strawn
George Smith
Chillicothe
Bob Littler
Gallia Riding Club Views Show Films and Plans
About 45 members of the Gallia County Riding Club met on Fortification Hill Saturday night to view films from the club horseshow held Memorial Day on Memorial Field. Sandwiches and drinks were served. Plans were discussed for participation in Sunday's horse show at New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Rock Caps Tilt Sparks Yankees Tigers Brawl
The New York Yankees beat Detroit 5-4 after Hank Bauer stole second with bases loaded for the winning run while Tom Sturdivant and Ray Boone traded punches in a third inning brawl. Bauer called the play the rock of all rocks as managers dismissed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New York Yankees
Bauer
Jack Tighe
Detroit Tigers
Hank Bauer
New York
Tom Sturdivant
Tiger
Ray Boone
Boone
Tighe
Yanks
Bobby Richardson
Tigers
Richardson
Bill Skowron
Sturdivant
Ray
Pros Rip Inverness Layout as Open Course Opens
Top golf pros led by Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret blasted the Inverness Club course for the National Open layout. They complained about tight fairways, gun barrel greens, and a 527 yard par five 12th that demands nigh impossible drives. Defending champion Carl Middlecoff and others predicted tough scoring with rough and fast greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Inverness Club
Jimmy Demaret
Snead
Julius Bores
Vic Ghezz
Carl Middlecoff
Peter Thomson
Middlecolf
Ghezzi
P.G.A
Wright Patterson Officer Wins Ohio Skeet Championship
Col. W. S. Marriott of Wright Patterson Air Force Base captured the Ohio skeet title after a shoot-off with Jack Donahey of Cleveland. Marriott hit 25 straight in the final. R. V. Thomas of Akron won the overall classification with 289 of 300 and swept multiple events. Shirley Marriott won the women’s all gauge. Tim Zettler defended the junior title and R. G. Bartholomew took the senior prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
W. SB. Marriott
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
Marriott
Jack Donahey
Cleveland
Donahey
R. V. Thomas
Akron
Loren Berton
Berton
Thomas
Shirley
Tim Zettler
Canton
R. G. Bartholomew
Orioles Lose Kell and Francona to Injuries
Third baseman George Kell and outfielder Tito Francona will be out of action indefinitely for the Baltimore Orioles after injuries in Sundays doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Kell suffered a possible hairline fracture from a Dick Donovan pitch and was taken to Mercy Hospital. Francona fractured the left index finger in an attempted shoe string catch and received treatment and release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Kell
Tito Francona
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Kell
Dick Donovan
Sox
Mercy Hospital
White Sox
John Claridge
Francona
Nelson Fox
Iowa State and Penn State Triumph in NCAA Championships Round One
In the first round, Iowa State defeated Notre Dame while California fell to Iowa State in nineteen innings, Colorado State lost to Penn State, and Florida State edged Texas 6 3 in a 19 inning game. In the second round, Notre Dame beat Colorado State to eliminate them, Connecticut topped Florida State to end their run, and Penn State defeated Texas to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State
Notre Dame
California
Colorado State
Penn State
Florida State
Texas
Connecticut
Uruguayan Boxer Martinez Outpoints Dutchopponent Snark
In Montivnideo Uruguay Ooegamar Martinez 177 defeats Wim Snark 177 of Holland by decision over ten rounds. In Bollywood California Seal Rivers 189 of Tos Angeles outpoints Rabby dones 159 of Oakland over sixteen rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montivnideo
Uruguay
Ooegamar Martinez
Wim Snark
Holland
Bollywood
Calif
Seal Rivers
Tos Angeles
Rabby Dones
Oakland
Young Golfers Gather for State Crowns
Ohio youths compete in the 16th annual state junior championship at Shawnee Country Club Lima. The par 72 course hosts 50 to 75 teens in two classes 15 and under and 16 to 19 with entries open to 19-year-olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tommy Belt
Los Angeles
Bill Trombley
Dallas
Footer
Arnie
Doug
Toledo Inverness
Bolt
Burke Golf Co
Newark
Burke
Ed Bailey
George Crowe
Bailey
Roy McMillan
Gil Hodges
Redleg
Brooks Lawrence
Charlie Neal
Tom Acker
Lawrence
Hodges
Rube Walker
Neal
Hal Jeffcoat
Jeffcoat
Sandy Amoros
Walker
Crowe
Joe Nuxhall
Pirates
Vernon Law
Havana
Montreal
Miami
Toronto
Richmond
Buffalo
Columbus
Rochester
American Association
Omaha
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Charleston
Wichita
Denver
BT Rm
Toronto de Buffalo
Mondar
Odell
Giant Killer
The
Baltimore Giant
Tors
Vic Wertz
Roger Maris
Tribe
Ernie Banks
Robin Roberts
Birdie
Buchtel Falls
Tors Buchtel
Sunnyhull
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Masonic Temple Bldg
Union & Court Sts
P. G. Chapman
Klu
Harris
Told Ruler
Cary Middlecoff
Houck
Rocky
By Dave Diles
Sam Snead
Keel Champ
Fracona
Michelob
Volkswagen
VW Service
C. B. Nye CO
Stimson & Palmer
the Security Bank
Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!