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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

10

Redlegs stay even on strong mound work as Baczewski shuts out Pirates

Cincinnati's Fred Baczewski hurls a 6-0 win with only one walk, supported by three Reds homers. Gus Bell and Jim Greengrass homered, while Cincinnati capitalizes on Pirates errors to move back to .500 in the National League standings.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Pittsburgh Baczewski Reds Gus Bell Jim Greengrass Bob Borkowski

MAC baseball coaches name 1954 All Conference first team

The Mid-American Conference coaches announce the 1954 All Conference first team with six schools sharing three berths apiece led by Ohio University and Kent State. Notable picks include Wally Server Bowling Green Dick Murphy Ohio University and Lou Rocci Kent State. The article lists standings and weekend schedule for Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh St Louis and Cincinnati with results from recent games and upcoming doubleheaders.

Oxford Ohio Ohio University Kent State Wally Server Bowling Green Dick Murphy Ohio Universiy Lou Rocci Kent States Milan Zban Marshall Geno Glola Kent Dick England Ed Walowac Bill Lajoie Western Michigan Charlies Duquette Miami George Janik John Bier Lou Bocci

College players honored on first team selections

Two Western Michigan stars Ron Jackson and Al Nagel drop to the second team while six seniors and four juniors headline the 1960s era first team roster. Ohio University and Western Michigan share multiple honorees with other regional colleges listed for infield outfield and pitching positions.

Ron Jackson al Nagel Western Michigan Jim Swierczek Marshall Ron Heavilan Tom Biskup Ohio Jay Hornsby Lowell Johnson Jim Warren Miami Duane Emaar Western Michiga Gary Graham Ed Fouchey Ohio University Andy Chonko Dick Fishbaugh Bill Frederick Ralph Nuzum Ron Nakatsuji Ray Thompson

Texas Ace Leads After First Round at Virginia Beach Open

Virginia Beach, Va. Palmer Lawrence from Arlington Texas shot 65 to tie for second place in the opening round of the Virginia Beach Open. He trails leader Tommy Bolt of Houston by one stroke as the field continued play. Lawrence turned professional in 1949 and will not join the PGA until August 1.

Virginia Beach Texas Lone Star Palmer Lawrence Lawrence Arlington Tex Perce

Jones Fix Target Is On Tonight At Madison Square Garden

In New York a week after a fight fixing scare, Joey Giardello faces Bobby Jones in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Jones rejected a reported $15 000 bribe allegedly offered by Clarence Henry. Giardello remains a 2 1 favorite as ABC radio and NBC TV cover the event at 9 p m EST with two judges and a referee.

New York Madison Square Garden Joey Giardello Bobby Jones Jones Clarence Henry Fix District Attorney's Office Giardello Oakland Calif ABC NBC

Long Shot Captures Trot at Laurel Raceway

Lady Dunn a 17 to 1 shot won the $10,000 Washington Cup trot at Laurel Raceway ahead of seven top trotters including Pronto Don. The bay mare, owned by Carl H. Scholl of Cincinnati and driven by 63 year old Harry Miller, trotted the mile in 2 04. In Detroit Knight Stick owned by Mrs. Al Eastin won the $5000 Juvenile Pace for 2 year olds at Hazel Park Raceway, finishing in 2 09.3.

Laurel Lady Dunn Laurel Raceway Pronto Don Carl H. Scholl Cincinnati Harry Miller Detroit Knight Stick al Eastin Wayne, Mich Hazel Park Michigan

Newport Girl Wins Hilliard's Feature

A 5 year old girl, daughter of a mite owned by Allen Scott of Cadiz, won both dashes of the seventh race the 22 class trot at Hillards Raceway last night. John Shaw, a leading New Zealand harness driver, visits the U S and will drive Our Volo in the CC trot tonight.

Columbus Allen Scott Cadiz Hillards Raceway New Zealand John Shaw United States

All-Star Baseball Ballots Open Worldwide

CHICAGO fans begin ballots for the Americana National League starting lineups for the 21st inter league game in Cleveland July 13. The 23 day pool gives fans a chance to vote for star players across leagues.

Chicago Cleveland

Nine Finish SOGA Tryout At Gallipolis Golf Club

Nine men completed their SOGA tryouts for Gallipolis with 36 holes at Cambridge June 25 to 27. Best 18 hole score is 66 by defending champ Howard Baker Saunders. list of finished players includes Burnette 159, Smith 148, Clark 146, Hager 154, Vance 148, Ingels 154, Krodel 158, Thomas 151.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Golf Club SOGA Cambridge Howard Joe) Baker Saunders Bill Burnette Russ Smith Ray Clark Vic Hager Walter Vance Clyde Ingels Clark Hager Rush Krodel Point Pleasant R. D. Thomas Saunders George Rovie Bartow Jones Raymon T. Allison Willard B Bake) Saunders Ashland SCGA William H. Jones John FE Halliday Apa

Determine Runs for Third California Stakes at Hollywood

In inglewod California Determine Andrew J Crevelins $12000 bargain boy seeks a third grander title in the Californian at Hollywood Park. The new stakes race will feature older rivals including Mrs Adam Rice's Pet Bully Calumet Farm Fleet Bird King Ranch High Scud and Determine's stablemate Imbros among others.

Inglewood Calif Determine Andrew J. Crevelin Kentucky Santa Anita Hollywood Park Hollywood Mrs. Adam Rice Calumet Farm Fleet Bird The King Ranch Imbros Correspondent Fleet Khal Stranglehold Laughin Loule Trusting

Fights Last Night in New York and Berlin

Billy Graham from New York stopped Charley Simmons of Charlotte in six rounds in Danbury. Gustav Scholz of Berlin knocked out Emile Delmine of Belgium in four rounds.

Danbury Conn Billy Graham New York Charley Simmons Charlotte Berlin Germany Gustav Scholz Emile Delmine Belgium

MAC all star selections spark debate over fairness

The Mid American Conference coaches vote on first team honors revealing two notable omissions. Ohio A’s Tom Bishup and Jack Mehl missed major recognition though Bishup earned all district status and Mehl pitched a 7-0 shutout against Michigan State.

Ohio Tom Bishup Jack Mehl Mehl Michigan State

Shawnee Softballers Beat New Lexington 15 to 2

Shawnee collected 14 hits to defeat New Lexington 15 2 in a junior game. Morgan pitched four strikeouts, while Busse took the loss with one. Harrop and Stickhorn each doubled and had three hits, with Miller Sorrell Sands and Busse adding singles for New Lexington. The win sets up a Monday county matchup against New Straitsville.

Shawnee New Lexington New Straitsville Morgan Busse Harrop Stickhorn Miller Sorrell Sands Allen Gibbs

White Sox Seek Fourth Straight Win In Yankee Clash Tonight

The White Sox ride a 15 of 19 surge into Yankee Stadium for a four game set trailing by a game and a half in the American League. New York holds a 3-1 edge in their four meetings this season with each decisively by one run despite two or more pitchers.

Boston Cleveland Indians Red Sox Tribe Washington Nationals Mike Garcia Bob Porterfield Washington Nationals al Rosen Bob Avila Rudy Regalado al Smith Wally Westlake Bob Lemon Dean Stone Eddie Yost Pete Runnels Mickey Vernon Roy Sievers Jim Busby Tom Umphrett George Strickland Busby Yost Sievers Umphrett Cen Jim Hegan Lemon Larry Doby Ben Phlegar Guidge White Sox New York Yankees New York White Sox Ya Stadium Ameri Yankee Stadium Paul Richards Hustlers Chicago Philadelphia Yanks Detroit Bea

Leaders and results in Friday league standings

Club WwW iL Pet. GB Indianapolis 35 18 .660 St. Paul 28 24 538 6% Minneapolis 25 25 500 8% Columbus 26 27 4919 Kansas City 23 28 451 11 Toledo 24 30 444 11% Charleston 22 33 400 14 Friday's Schedule St. Paul at Charleston Minneapolis at Columbus Kansas City at Louisville Indianapolis at Toledo Th 's Results Toledo 9, Minneapolis 0 Indianapolis 4, Charleston 1 Columbus 5, Kansas City 4 Only games scheduled Indianapolis at Toledo, St. Paul at Charleston, 2 Minneapolis at Columbus, 2 Kansas City at Louisville, 2 Indianapolis at Toledo, 2

Pet Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Scheda Brooklyn Lees Fowler Hearn Klippstein Ti Simmons Burdette Law Presko Greason CL Pet Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore Consuegra Hashman Reynolds Houtteman Nixon Chakales Schmitz Weik Gromek Fricano Portocarrero Il Pet Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Toledo Charleston

Pillette Dominates Boston With 5-0 Orioles Win

Duane Pillette scattered five hits to pace the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-0 victory over Boston. Bill Taylor delivered a pinch hit homer in the 10th inning to lift the New York Giants to a 1-0 win over Milwaukee.

Duane Pillette Baltimore Orioles Boston Bill Taylor New York Giants New York Milwaukee

Smith and Arthur win nine hole two ball medal at Gallipolis

Russ Smith and George Arthur won the two ball medal at Gallipolis Golf Club in a nine hole meet with a score 38. Howard Baker Saunders and Dick Weigel were one back at 39. Third place at 40 went to Clyde Ingels with Eddie eo and Carl Willis with Wilson.

Gallipolis Russell M Smith George Arthur Gallipolis Golf Club Howard Joe) Baker Saunders Point Pleasant Dick Weigel Clyde Ingels Eddie Eo Carl Willis Wilson

Toledo Golfer Grabs Women's Links Lead

Raleigh M. Selby of New London Texas led the men’s division into the second round of the West Borough Round Robin Golf Tour the highest point score though eight other amateurs had better medal scores yesterday in St Louis.

ST. Louis Raleigh M. Selby New London Tex Westborough

OVL Lead Remains Tied as League Heads to Sunday

The Ohio Valley League standings show a first place deadlock with Middleport Racine both 6 2. New Marshfield 5 2 and Nelsonville 5 3 chase the leaders as Middleport visits Nelsonville in a key weekend test. Reedsville hosts Albany while Racine plays McArthur and New Marshfield meets Athens.

Ohio Valley League Middleport Racine New Marshfield Nelsonville Heiner Eagles McAr-Arthur Athena Reedsville N. Marshfield Albany Athens McArthur

Major Stars Dominate Baseball Statistics Roundup

The report lists leaders across teams such as St. Louis Cleveland Chicago and Washington. Key figures include Musial Bruton Avila Minoso Rosen Vernon and Jablonski with runs batted in hits and home runs,plus pitchers Nuxhall Morgan and Turley with win totals and strikeouts.

Jablonski Musial St. Louis T. Louis Philadelphia Bruton Mills Nuxhall Cincinnati Haddix Avila Cleveland Minoso Chicago Vernon Washington Turtle Ace Runnels Rosen Rivera Morgan New York Stone

Lip Buys Lead Share: Durocher Pays $100 for Milestone

Chicago report: Leo Durocher stated he paid $100 to rookie Bill Taylor after a 10th inning homer at Milwaukee gave the New York Giants a share of first in the National League. Taylor delivered the game’s only run off Gene Conley as Ruben Gomez pitched his third shutout, signaling a team effort beyond Willie Mays’s presence.

Tigers Yogi Berra Bobby Brown Mickey Mantle Cleveland Chicago Washington Baltimore Boston New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Milwaukee Bill Taylor Dodgers St. Louis Philadelphia Fred Baczewski Cincinnati Pittsburgh Leo Durocher New York Durocher Taylor Southern Assn Gene Conley Willie Mays Ruben Gomez

Beach Show Set Sunday At McConnelsville Fairgrounds

The Ohio State Fox Hunters Association will hold its annual Summer Beach Show Sunday at the McConnelsville Fairgrounds beginning at 2 pm. Entries come from Ohio and neighboring states. Judges include Burton Thorne for general judging and Mrs. Thorne for puppy classifications.

Ohio State Fox Hunters Association McConnelsville Fairgrounds Jack Sweeney Ohio Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Illinois Indiana Burton Thorne Thorne Fox Hunters

Wes Santee Faces Barthel in One Mile Showdown

In Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Wes Santee of Kansas and Josy Barthel of Luxembourg prepare for their first one mile duel. Santee, America's top miler, is favored to beat Barthel and perhaps threaten Banister's 3 59.4 record if conditions suit.

Los Angeles Wes Santee Kansas Josy Barthel Luxembourg Memorial Coliseum Santee America Oxford England

Rock Trim: Rocky Marciano Focused For Charles Bout

Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano trains in Grossinger New York ahead of his New York title fight with Charles next Thursday. Fans pay a buck to watch sparring at the camp where Marciano trades with Willie Wilson and others wearing padded gear. Jersey Joe Walcott predicts Charles will beat Marciano, noting left hand vulnerability and Charles left hook prowess.

Grossinger N. Y Yankee Stadium Rocky Marciano Charles New York Rocky Willie Wilson Coley Wallace Bill Gilliam Joe Baksi Bob Walker Wilson Bob Golden Toxie Hall Keen Simmons al Weill Jersey Joe Walcott Marciano Jersey Joe

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