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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1953

Page

12

Michigan triumph in CAA Baseball Tourney advances Wolves

The Wolverines boosted their stock after a 7 6 win, with Jack Ritter saving the game last night. Ohio University mentor Bob Wren remarked Michigan could claim the national title. Frankie Baumheltz ended a slump with a 1 for 6 day as Ohio University golf and other local updates appear.

Oto Yast Michigan Omaha Boocats Wolverines Ann Arbor Jack Ritter Wolves Ono University Bob Wren Bobcats Ohio Wolferines

American boxers beat Europeans in Golden Gloves clash

In Chicago a skilled Chicago amateur box squad dominated the touring European team in a 19 bout series though unable to secure a knockout in 30 rounds. The Americans claimed one win as a large crowd watched the International Golden Gloves event with rapid action and a 45 station telecast.

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Preakness Winner Captures Yankee Handicap at Suffolk Downs

Blue Man 1952 Preakness winner captured the $50,000 added Yankee Handicap at Suffolk Downs. The event marked a notable win for the horse and jockeys involved, underscoring his continued racing prominence.

Associated Press Today

Redlegs and Giants Split Twin Bill in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Redlegs and New York Giants split a doubleheader in a four game series. Hermie Wehmier was scheduled to pitch in the third game while Bud Podkelan took the loss in the finale. Bobby Marshall and Whitey Lockman drove runs for New York as they tied the second game and avoided a sweep.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs New York Giants Hermie Wehmier Dave Koslo New Yorkers Redlegs Giants Bud Podorelan NEW York Aba Bocsnan Giant Hhitchers Tompson Triumph Thomson Gulsert Cn Spencer Clan Wert Ween Wile Wwestrum Ilard Marshall Isobe Ec Oibases Jansen York Whitey Wilhelm P Lockman C.eo Podhrelan Adams Rhinelanders Bell Atew Yorks Greengrass I Kluszewsk Bobby Maershall Adams Landrith McWillands — Podbelan Homer New York la-Marquis Daryl] Baczgenski Spencer Borkowski Serr Jim Greengrass King Baczewski Cimemnati Tilead Cinannati Agam

Hocking Club Falls to Groveport in Inter Club Match

Hocking Valley golfers bowed 45 2 3 to Groveport in the season opener. Groveport’s Chik bakys posted a 70 as cap North led Groveport with 73 and Bill Voris scored Th strokes. Dinner followed at the clubhouse. return match at Groveport is August 23.

LOGAN

Browns End Yank Skein as Braves Top Phils Twice

Yankees end a long win streak with a 3-4 loss to the Browns at Yankee Stadium. Duane Pillette and Vic Wertz starred for St Louis, Wertz homering to frame the decisive fifth inning. Milwaukee Braves then swept a two game set from Philadelphia 6-3 in 10 innings and 3-2 to pull within a game and a half of the Dodgers.

Browns Yank Skein Braves Phils Ben Phlegar New York Yankees Strauss Browns Yankee Stadium Yankees Jes _Browns New York St. Louiians Whitey Ford Joe Collins Ford Anj Duane Pillette Vic Wertz Pillette Yankee Satch Paige Wertz Yanks Jon Dyck Johnny Muze al Dinch Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia St Loui Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Milwaukee Phillies Cardinals Pittsburgh Chicago New York Giants Cincinnati Giants Jost Washington Detroart Boston Cleveland Indians

Tennis matches washed out delaying professional championships

In Cleveland the second round of the professional tennis championships was rained out Tuesday night, extending the tournament through Sunday. In Atlanta Dar Kirby the 1931 national amateur titlist from Atlanta defeated Polly Martin an amateur from St. Clairsville Ohio in the first round of the 24th Western Open Golf Tournament both events reported from the sports briefs.

Cleveland Atlanta Dar Kirby Polly Martin St Clairsaille O. S and J

Logan Gyre Morris Named Coach at Painesville High

Jonas S. Moris a Logan High School and Ohio University graduate has been named assistant football and basketball coach and head football coach at Painesville High School. He previously coached Jefferson High in Preble County for three years guiding basketball to a 45-28 record and led the 1952-53 squad to the Preble County tournament title and a district quarterfinal berth. Morris is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J. Morris of Logan.

Logan Jonas S. Moris Logan High School Ohio University Painesville Jefferson High School Preble County Morris Hig Nema Thomas J. Morris

Identical Heats at Hil liards Raceway Feature Race

Waverly Ann, Stout Vollo and Raider Direct finished 1 2 3 in both heats of the feature at Hil liards Raceway. Kinley Kirk guided Waverly Ann in times of 2 07 and 2 09. Direct Song and Gallant Crusader combined to pay 3353 20 for a $2 mutuel ticket.

Colmbus Waverly Ann

Reed to Exhibit Rifle Skill at Buck's Lake Sunday

Buck Lake Gun Club sponsors Reed exhibition at Buck's Lake Athens County Sunday afternoon. Reed a Mountain State sharpshooter and Ohio University sophomore, billed as the youngest shooter in the world, will demonstrate with rifles from 22 caliber to high powered guns. Admission is free.

Reed Buck’s Lake Parkersburg Earl Rusty West Virginia Athens County Mountain State Ohio University Bucks Lake Gun’ Club Fred “Loore Jada Hubert Buck Gus Thing Loung Reed

McGrath Challenges Vukovich for National ASA Title

In Washington DC Jack McGrath of South Pasadena battles Billy Vukovich for the National ASA driving crown after a Milwaukee victory. McGrath trails with 700 points to Vukovich’s 1900 as Crans also withdraws from racing this season.

Washington, DC Jack McGrath South Pasadena E.eran Indianapolis Billy Vukovich ASA Milwaukee McGrath Vukovichs Vukovich Art Crans Mcrath

Tribe Sells Foiles to Indianapolis Farm Club

Cleveland Indians catcher Hank Foiles was sold Tuesday to the Indianapolis farm club of the American Association. The move shifts Foiles from the Tribe to the farm system as part of roster reshaping.

REDS Judson Cincinnati Redlegs Howie Judson Indianapolis American Association TRIBE Foiles Cleveland Hank Foes Cleveland Indians

Wolverines Capture NCAA College World Series Title

Michigan Wolverines, led by sophomore Jack Ritter, defeated Texas 5-? to win the College World Series crown in Omaha. The Big Ten team claimed its first national playoff title, with Ritter delivering key relief as Texas rallied, and Michigan capitalized on Texas errors to seal the victory before 5,303 fans.

OMAHA Michigan Wolverines Texas Touney Holy Cross Jack Ritter Jane Gut Paul Mohr Ritter Mohr Randolph Biesenbath Farst

Snyder and Rood win openers at Groveport district

In Groveport, defending champ Larry Snyder and Athens player John Rood won their opening matches in the District Junior Tournament. Snyder beat Gale Nuxson 4 and 3 while Rood defeated Bob Bettendorf 4 and 2. Snyder faces Bill Muldoon next after beating him last year.

Columbus Larry Snyder John Rood Athens Groveport Country Club Snyder Gale Nuxson Rood Bob Bettendorf Snider Bill Muldoon Muldoon Niason Jim Rutkaoshie Chuck Lebell Bobby Littler Alien Vlérodome Lancaster Tom Hammons Dave Daniels Littler Jim Downey

Gasmen Claim First Victory in City Softball League

Tennessee Gas gains its fifth win in the City Softball League last night by edging The Plains VFW 6 to 4. Brooks and Philips homered for the Gasmen, Cozad twirled six innings to earn the win, Sands was tagged for two big blows while matching Cozad on the mound. Johnston homered and tripled for The Plains, Sands added two hits in the defeat.

Tennessee Gas Plains Vfw Brooks Philips Gasmen Cozad Gas Sands Johnston Plains Tenn Gas Kman Sands

Betting Nod To Castellani In Cleveland Bout

Rocky Castellani a 6 5 favorite to beat Pierre Langlois in Cleveland Arena tonight televised on CBS at 9 pm EST Langlois previously outpointed Castellani in New York last February and may push Castellani to a tighter decision Jones and odds details reference other regional results for Nardico Dreyer and Cardell with any additional context.

Cleveland Rocky Castellani Pierre Langlois Langlois Castellani New York Bet Piers Cleveland Arena CBS Tampa Danny Nardico Castellan Lalu Sabotn Warren Brooklyn Gerry Dreyer South Afica Cardell Hartford Conn

Fights Last Night in Portland Result

Harry Matthews stopped Freddie Beshore in a ten round bout in Portland with Matthews winning the decision on points. The Seattle challenger weighed 180 and faced Lon Angeles, who weighed 200, as the two met for a light heavyweight clash.

Portland Ore Harry Matthews Seattle Freddie Beshoreé Lon Angeles

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