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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1958

Page

12

Jacobs Caruso Gottlieb Named To 1958 Mid Am Baseball Team

Western Michigan led the 1958 Mid American Conference baseball selections with four picks as six teams overall are represented. Ohio University and Kent State follow with three and two picks respectively, while Bowling Green Marshall and Toledo each boast one. Jack Rumphr of Western Michigan and Denzil Hall of Marshall are among the honorees.

Bowling Green David Western Michigan Ohio VII Kent State Marshall Toledo Jack Rumphr Denzil Hall Lamar Jacobs Ohio U Walt Marushins Bob Simon Jacobs

Davis Southern Duel In NCAA 440 Saturday

Ohio State's Glenn Davis and Texan Eddie Southern duel in the NCAA 440 at Edmunds Field with potential new records. Davis tied 45.8 seconds, two turns may add tenths. Lea set 45.8 around one turn in 1956, while McKenley's 46.2 NCAA mark stands from 1946. Southern has two 440s this year near Lea's time. he also runs 100 and 220.

Berkeley Calif Ohio State Glenn Davis Eddie Southern Jim Lea Herb McKenley Ilinois Davis Lea Edmunds Field Southern Ohio

1958 MAC Baseball Outfield Quartet Chooses

The article notes four outfield selections with Barry Gottlieb of Ohio U catching honors. A tie between Dick Sosnowski of Western Michigan and Wade Diefenthaler of Bowling Green led coaches to name both along with Rumohr in the pitching staff. Rumohr and Sosnowski posted 0.63 ERAs with 5-0 and 4-0 records. Diefenthaler tossed a no hit no run game versus Ohio U.

Darwin Triumphs 8 5 on Taylor's Grand Slam

Darwin defeated Syracuse 8 to 5 in the Meigs County softball game with Don Taylor driving in seven runs. Taylor hit a grand slam in the ninth after bases loaded with Syracuse leading 5 4. Batteries were Hendrix/Winebrenner for Syracuse and Taylor/Grath for Darwin.

Don Taylor Darwin Syracuse Taylor Don Hendricks Roger Winebrenner Roland Taylor Sam Grath

County Baseball League proposed for Athens County youths

A movement seeks to form a Pony League age county baseball league at the new lighted Athens County Fairgrounds diamond. It would include teams from multiple towns to revive teen baseball and feed talent for SEC high schools while offering structured activity and local competition. Plans note potential interest from Buchtel Albany Amesville and The Plains with coach Bob Burson promoting the idea.

Athens County Athens County Fairgrounds Nelsonville Athens American Legion Little Tykes Fairgrounds Ohio Buchtel Chauncey Meigs County Bob Burson the Plains Albany Amesville

Nelson's Homer Nips Miami in 10th for Leafs Lead

First baseman Glenn Rocky Nelson drilled a 10th inning homer to beat Miami 5-4 and put Toronto within one game of first place in the International League. Montreal rainout and other IL results followed as Rochester beat Columbus 6-1 and Buffalo edged Richmond 6-5.

Glenn Rocky Nelson Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Miami Montreal Royals Havana Leafs Montreal Rochester Columbus Buffalo Richmond

Scholler Named Freshman Basketball Coach at BG

Warren J. Scholler, longtime Hamilton High School basketball coach with two state titles in 1949 and 1954 and a 195-45 record, is appointed freshman coach at Bowling Green State University. He replaces Jim Knierim who resigned to teach in Toledo.

Bowling Green Warren J. Scholler Hamilton High School Bowling Green State University Scholler Big Blue Jim Knierim Toledo

Indians hammer Orioles 10-2 as Bell earns win

Gary Bell earned his first major league win allowing three hits in six innings for the Cleveland Indians who routed Baltimore 10-2. Minnie Minoso homered and drove in two, Roger Maris collected three hits, and a five-run eighth inning sealed the victory behind Hoyt Wilhelm after Bell's early 3-0 lead.

Baltimore Gary Bell Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Hoyt Wilhelm Orioles Tribe Cleveland Indians Minnie Minoso Roger Maris Bell Billy Harrell Harrell Maris George Zaverink Oriole Minoso Triandos Preston Ward Dick Brown Chico Carrasquel Billy Moran Wilhelm

Daniels Wins A Title in Rain Hit Ohio Junior Golf Meet

Dave Daniels, 19, Ohio State sophomore, shot 72 75 147 to win Class A. Stuart Hughes of Greenville captured Class B with 75 74 149. Bob Littler Jr. led Class B morning round but finished fourth. Field of 103 set a new high for the event at Ohio State University course.

Columbus Greenville Ohio State University Dave Daniels Ohio State Stuart Alan Hughes Daniels Ohio Larry Snyder Athens Tom Dreyer Cincinnati Thomas Cassady Marietta Bob Littler Jr Athens Country Club Dick Blosser Ohio University Stephen Johns Logan Lima Hughes Greenville High Bob Rol Jerry Roof Groveport Bob Metro Cleveland Metro

High Society Fight Planned at Shoreham Terrace

Promoter Goldie Ahearn brings middleweights Joey Giardello and Franz Szuzina to a 10 round bout on the Shoreham Terrace watched by a high society crowd. Umbrella trees and petunias set the scene as $25 diners aid Big Brothers of America in an outdoor night club setting.

Washington Joey Giardello Philadelphia Franz Szuzina Germany Shoreham Terrace Goldie Ahearn International Boxing Club Big Brothers of America

Heart Attack Ends Little League Pitching Duel

In Greggton Texas a 43 year old man Reu ben Shadowen collapsed and died from a heart attack while cheering his two sons Keith and Terry in a Little League pitching duel. The game was Monday and both boys aged 11 and 12 were participating in the duel.

Greggton Tex Reuben Shadowen Keith Terry

Norman to Manage Tigers on Look See Basis After Tighe Firing

Bill Norman promoted to major league manager plans a short trial run with Detroit after being summoned from Charleston. He will replace Jack Tighe as the Tigers seek a new direction following Tuesday's shake up. Rain delayed the debut as Tighe was fired and headed home, with McHale noting the change was likely for the best.

Boston Bill Norman Detroit Tigers Norman Detroit Charleston Jack Tighe Tigers Boston Red Sox Tighe John MccHale Spring Lake Mich McHale

Sunday Baseball Results and Box Scores

Sunday results show Pomeroy 103 Gallipolis 100 with 8 runs in the final frame. West Hemsley and Nessetroad lead for V and Grueser bats for H. Kreedsville beats Point Pleasant 6 to 2 with Walters Dunlap backs and Norris Baylor on the mound. Ruth hits a home run for H two more.

Pond Il Entvecdie Abanaiindbadn Ellen Aee Neale I Sci Aiandabadbili Pomeroy Gallipolis Battery Burdette Mitchell F. Burdette Hemsley West Nessetroad Collins, Wilson and Tivers Weber Hemsley Point Pleasant Kreedsville Walters Dunlap Russell Clearsom Norris Baylor Wamsley Swartz Boyles Ruth

White Sox Struggle for RBI Leader After Minoso Absence

The Chicago White Sox, second last season, trail in the AL with Minnie Minoso out for 103 RBIs last year. They stranded 399 runners, averaging eight per game, and rank poorly in scoring. Sherm Lollar leads current RBIs with 28 as the team splits a two night series with Washington.

Chicago White Sox Cleveland Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Sherm Lollar Washington Senators Roy Sievers Jim Wilson Julio Becquer Hal Griggs Herbie Plews Jim Landis Earl Battey Sox Billy Goodman Nellie Fox RBI Smith

Nuxhall Opposes Jones Tonight

The Cincinnati Redlegs and St. Louis Cardinals resume a three game series after a rain and tornado scare forced Tuesday's postponement. The Cardinals lead 2-0. Joe Nuxhall faces Sam Jones in tonight's matchup.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Redlegs St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Mother Nature Birdie Tebbetts

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E. Reese Hall Bob Mason Dick Rollins Frank Caruso Marvin Winegar MAC J. Rumohr Michigan Grand Rapids Sosnowski Hamtramck W. Michigan Diefenthaler Millbury Mason W. Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Rollins Kent State Parma Caruso Ohio U Barry Gottlieb Andy Propose County Baseball League Andy Chonko Don Finsterwald Doug Ford Golf Digest Ford Doug Dow Finsterwald Augusta Finsterwad Don Amr Meee Ois National” Distillers Products “Company New York The Associated Press Tribe Mauls Oriole Hurlers Lou Sleater Ward Rocky Colavita Littler Perry Lanning Findlay Lanny Simms Zanesville Tom Y Toothman Newark Mike Mahle Dan Reynolds Mickey Hall Steve Insche Stan Ware Larry Orr John Huston John Kinsey Michael Manley Jim Richardson Bobby Littler Jr David Bogniard Ashland Pete Stocker Granville Richard Orr Rich Evans Dennis, the Menace Dino Club Nuxhall Jones Tonight Bill Rescoe Lake Logan Logan, Ohio Junction MiDway Station Goodyear Union
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