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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
8
Tony Zale defeated Rocky Graziano in Newark in a short, brutal middleweight bout promoted without judges. Zale wore Graziano down and scored a knockout in the third round to reclaim the title and extend their bruising rivalry.
The Hocking Valley League showcases Sunday games led by the Nelsonville Eagles defending their top spot against Jimmie Jones Post VFW. Athens hosts Logan Mingos, with Marshfield facing Glouster Miners and Albany visiting The Plains as each team chases crucial wins.
Tony Zale defeated Rocky Graziano in the third round at Ruppert Stadium to reclaim the world middleweight title. The 34 year old champion floored Graziano early and finished with a left hook at 1 08 of the final round. Graziano, nicknamed Rocco Barbella, was hospitalized briefly with a concussion but later deemed alert.
Athens Coun try Club golfers beat Logan by 66 to 295 in a match play tussle on the local layout. Medalist Les Coon shot 74 as Athens riders dominated with four players under 80 while Logan’s Johnson topped the Logan scores at sub 80.
Hartford edged Gallipolis 6 to 5 in six innings as Cornet Hager and Valentine worked for the Bees but could not prevent the loss. The Bees fall farther from league leading Pomeroy in the Ohio Valley Association with three wins to Pomeroy’s one.
Don Finsterwald of Athens and Jimmy Pollock of Columbus advanced to the Steel Junior Golf final at Ohio State University. Finsterwald beat Roger Pedigo 4 and 3 in the semi final while Pollock defeated Dick Widdoes 3 and 2. Finsterwald posted 76 and Pollock 74. opponents' 18 hole scores were not released. The finalists will play 36 holes Friday morning for the title.
Plumbers erupted for nine runs in the second inning to beat Rutland 11-6 in Pom eroy league play. Arnold and Betzing doubled, Nesselroad tripled, and R Klees homered in the big inning as Rutland mounted a late threat with five runs in the fifth.
Martins Ferry hosted a tribute banquet for Alex Groza of Kentucky, the center of the University of Kentucky's basketball team. Groza, visibly moved, thanked the hometown crowd as coach Adolph Rupp delivered the principal address.
MLB and NL action with multiple games showing late innings and decisive scores. Notable lines include Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, New York, Chicago, and Brooklyn along with pitchers Feller Kennedy Muncrief Gromek Tipton and others delivering key performances.
Major league games include Detroit at Washington Overmire facing Masterton St. Louis at Philadelphia Garver or Shore against Marchildon Cleveland at New York Lemon vs Raschi Chicago at Boston Parish against Kramer Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Branca against Lombardi Philadelphia at Cincinnati Heintzelman vs Wehmeier New York at Chicago Hansen against Hamner Boston at St. Louis Voiselle against Brazle.
California University seeks a combined gym and basketball pavilion with an estimated cost of 3 million dollars. The project aims to expand athletic facilities and support team programs.
Minneapolis pitcher Monte Kennedy spun a 14 to 0 no hit no run win for the Mills over Louisville at Nicollet Park. Kennedy struck out 10 and walked three as Augie Bergamo’s liner was a first inning threat snuffed by Len Schulte. The last no hit game in the league was Carl De Rose’s effort last June.
Salem softball team defeated The Plains 13 to 8 in a recent game showing strong offense and solid pitching led by key players.
Sain and Spahn led the Boston Braves to a 10-2 and 11-5 wins over St Louis and Chicago, restoring contention as the Braves move into second place behind the Giants. The Cubs and Pirates won elsewhere while Cleveland lost to Boston as Dobson notched his seventh win.
The Shoppers defeated the Hardwares 11 to 6 in a City Softball League game with lefty Lyburger on the mound for the Hardwares and Deb Hayes earning the win. The teams combined for 17 errors as Shoppers capitalize on late scoring to pull away. Swinehart collected two Hardware hits while Bert Barnes and Hayes contributed offensively for their squads.
Jackie Crawford, 189, of Washington, D C, defeated Jackie Lyons, 181, of Pittsburgh, in a postulations bout held in Richmond Virginia.
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