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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
12
Tom Brewer provided a strong outing as Boston’s forgotten man, driving in the decisive run and contributing two singles in a 5-4 win. The doubleheader split with New York and Chicago featured Veterans like Clem Labine and Don Newcombe, while Brewer’s season arc moved from shadow to centerpiece.
The Athens Country Club enters a 10man squad for the Southeastern Ohio District Golf Tournament at Hocking Hills near Logan. Qualifiers announced. Snyder is the youngest in the field. Other teams include Logan Gallipolis Cailli as Jackson. play runs Friday amateur and pro-am events. team and medal play Saturday and Sunday.
Jack Gilbert sports editor of The Messenger earned the nations best straight news coverage award for 1956. This marks his sixth AACBC citation and his second top prize in three years. Gilbert, editor since 1953, will receive special certification at the AACBC meeting in St Louis.
The Columbus Jets lead the International league with a 682 clip over 21 weeks as they beat Toronto 2 1 on Monday night. An unearned run decided the game after an error by Fad Stevens and a wild pitch. Spook Jacobs, Dave Melton and Russ Sullivan each had hits in the first inning.
Orioles manager Paul Richards prepares to start Billy Lees against the Detroit Tigers, betting on a comeback despite Lees arm trouble after a costly May 14 Dodgers trade. The saga includes balks, runners advancing, and lingering questions about protest rights and umpire calls.
Duke Snider said his first inning homer against the St Louis Cardinals was the longest of his major league career. The drive, about 385 feet, struck the top corner of the clock atop the right field pavilion, roughly 110 feet above the wall base. Also noted is boxing managers Mary Jensen, Hymie Wollman, and Alex Kosko entering the fur business.
Jim Paxson of Springfield, captain of the 1955-56 University of Dayton basketball team, said Monday night he has accepted a meet to play with the Peoria Caterpillars of the National Industrial Basketball League.
Patterson says Archie Moore would be a easier opponent than Jack D'Amato and favors facing Moore first if able. He notes Floyd Patterson sees potential advantage in facing Archie Moore after recent battles with Jackson and the injury news shaping plans for a future title bout.
National League results show Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, New York, Chicago amid standings and Monday results. American League lists New York, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Baltimore, Kansas City with Monday results and Tuesday schedules. International League notes Montreal, Rochester, Columbus, Toronto, Havana, Miami with today and Monday results and midweek matchups.
MILWAUKEE WIS The Milwaukee Braves dropped to fifth as slumping hitting vanished after June 1 homer spree. Gene Conley, back from the sick list, struggled, losing to Philadelphia 62 on Monday night after a string of defeats and a 15 8 win over Chicago earlier. The team has only three home runs in 12 games since June.
Cleveland hosts Boston in a 5 to 1 game as Campy hangs on the bench with a 212 batting average. Alston disputes any big lineup changes while Caranto and other players rest. Garcia starts for Cleveland against Brewer in a tight duel. Boston scores in late innings for the win.
Jack Fleck shot a 69 at Oak Hill Country Club to set a target for the fifth annual National Golf Day as about 200000 golfers enter the event. Fay Croker, defending women's Open champion, finished with 8 to pace the distaff side. Willie Mays leads the Giants in season records with 51 homers 127 RBIs and 24 stolen bases.
Monday scores show Omaha over Charleston 2 0, Minneapolis 6 over Indianapolis 2, St Paul 12 over Wichita 5, Denver 12 over Louisville 9. The NHL will seek refereeing talent from within its ranks, considering players nearing retirement for such roles and inviting others with potential to apply. An owners meeting last week set plans but did not name specific candidates.
Rochester report notes Julius Boros and Ben Smith prepare for the National Open at Oak Hill East. Commentary recalls Boros 1962 win, Oak Hill layout, and potential rough conditions as greens and traps were redesigned for the event.
Fishermen around Lake Erie Island Area report a slow start to 1956 fishing due to cooler water. Smallmouth bass moves begin at 52 53 degrees, spawning increases at 60 82, while walleyes and white bass lag behind. hatchery head Ernest Miller notes measurable ties between temperature and catch rates. The white bass migration may be delayed, with potential impact extending years due to late spawning.
Summary of American League batting leaders with Mantle and Berra leading runs and RBIs, Mantle top in runs and homers, along with partial records for other teams. Then a jumble of fight results and unrelated boxing and boxing scores.
Columbus Ohio state University All-America guard Jim Parker 22 married Mae Garnes a 20 year old student nurse in a brief municipal court ceremony here Parker who will be a senior this fall tied the knot Monday in Columbus Ohio Assistant details indicate Parker planned to return to campus for his final year and continue his football duties with the Buckeyes.
Kalmazoo Michigan reports Ohio University players dominate the Mid American Conference first team selections. OU's Bill Tewksbury earns unanimous first team catcher. Other first team picks include Ralph Nuzum and Scotty Griesheimer. second team honors go to Myron Hutcheson. honorable mention to Jay Hornsby and several Miami Western Michigan Toledo players.
New York matchmaker Teddy Brenner plans a rematch between Mexico's Gaspar Ortega and Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls on Monday night at St. Nicholas Arena. Ortega, the 65 favorite, earned a split decision, with ref Ray Miller scoring for Ortega and judges Gamboli and Eppy split on the outcome.
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