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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1957

Page

10

Dodgers Pirates Trim Braves 7-5 in Cinco Fifth

Dodgers use Danny McDevitt to beat Cincinnati 7-2 as Pirates top Milwaukee 7-5 in a night of NL action. McDevitt, a 24-year-old lefty, struck out seven over seven innings after a late-season surge, while Brooklyn and Cincinnati split results affecting the NL standings.

Dodgers Pirates Braves Cinco ED Wilks Associated Press Brooklyn Danny McDevitt Cincinnati Brooks Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Phils John Quinn Walt Moryn Cubs Gus Bell Frank Thomas Giants Don Mueller del Ennis

Antitrust Hearings Open on Pro Sports Immunity

Washington Congress opened hearings by the House Antitrust subcommittee into professional sports exemptions. Only Rep. Harris testified in person as Victor R. Hansen urged study before granting immunity. Baseball’s exemption is noted while pro football remains nonexempt. Ford Frick observed and may testify next. Rep. Celler led the inquiry into whether Supreme Court sports rulings are discriminatory.

Rep Harris D-Ark House Antitrust Subcommittee Victor R. Hansen Justice Department Antitrust Division Supreme Court Ford Frick Rep. Celler

Indians Open Three-Game Series With Red Sox

Bob Lemon, 36, returns to pitch for Cleveland after a three week layoff in a three game set at Boston. He faces Tom Brewer, who has beaten Cleveland twice this season and held them to six hits in his last start against the Tribe.

Boston Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Lemon Tom Brewer Brewer Tribe

Schoendienst Joins Braves as Left Field Question Grows

Milwaukee adds Red Schoendienst at second base while left field remains unsettled for the Braves. Wes Covington and Andy Pafko likely share duties with others considered, as Br aves drop 7-5 to Pittsburgh. Covington recalled from Wichita after brief Milwaukee stint.

Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves Braves Bobby Thomson Danny O’connell Ray Crone Wes Covington Andy Pafko Pafko Pittsburgh John de Merit

Heat Kills Trackman During Six Mile Run

Clifton New Jersey authorities report Elizabeth track star Joseph Magure aged 27 died from heat exhaustion after collapsing in the fifth mile of a six mile run at Passaic Schools Stadium. He was competing for the Central Jersey Track and Field Club.

Clifton N. J Elizabeth Joseph Magure Passaic Schools Stadium Central Jersey Track and Field Club

Howe's 1954 Cup goal fastest against Maple Leafs

Detroit star Gordie Howe opened the 1954 Stanley Cup final with a goal at nine seconds before Toronto. The report notes Howe's record fast strike setting a pace for the era. Carl Braun scored 1001 points in two games for the New York Knickerbockers last season.

Detroit Gordie Howe Carl Braun New York Knickerbockers

Batting Tips from Duke Snider on Hitting Comfort

Brooklyn star Duke Snider emphasizes choosing a comfortable bat and choking up on the handle. He advises waiting for a preferred pitch, avoiding over-anxiety, watching the ball, and learning to check swings through constant practice to master the strike zone.

Brooklyn N. Y

Mantle Tops League Batting As Hitting Leaders Rise

Baseball summary shows Mantle of the New York Yankees leading American League batting with .378 after 125 at bats, while Williams of Boston follows. In the same league, runs and RBIs leaders include Mantle and S. Skowron. National League leaders feature Musial, Hodges, and Aaron with top marks in batting, runs, RBIs, and hits. New York results note Decola edging Chiecka in points. Jersey City report mentions Vince Martines and Paterson bout results.

Mantle New York Williams Boston Cerv Kansas City

Conrath Electric Tops Lincoln Mercury to Grab Lead

Conrath Electric scored early and held off Lincoln Mercury for a 7-6 City Softball League victory. Conrath led 3-0 after two innings, powered by Hughes tripling and Merchant's double in the sixth, while Potts held the Mercs to four scoreless innings before a late rally.

Conrath Electric Lincoln Mercury Conrath Potts Mercs Sams McEldowney McFadden MccIntorf Henderson Hughes Merchant Tinkham Sharpe Aeros Swearingens Royil AtcBeo Employes Cen Ath Lincoln-Mercury Pet's McGee Sams

Snyder Medalist in District Juniors qualifier golf

Larry Snyder, 19, of Athens and Ohio University, shot 68 at Winding Hollow to win medal honors in the 16 21 age division of the District Juniors qualifier. OU freshman Dave Daniels tied for fourth with 71 as match play starts today against John Manieg. The Powder Puff Preakness at Pimlico features all female jockeys.

Larry Snyder Winding Hollow Country Club Athens Star Ohio University Pimlico

Donna Allen Places In Lion's Club Horse Show

Donna Allen of Athens Route 1 placed second in the Spotted Horse Class and sixth in Junior Horsemanship at the Lion's Club Horse Show in Wells ton last weekend. She rode Fancy, owned by her grandfather Emory Allen.

Donna Allen James Allen Athens Route 1 Lion's Club Wellston Fancy Emory Allen

Parson Considers Retirement After Gutowski Vault

Olympic vault champion Bob Richards said he might quit after Gutowski’s 15 feet 9 inch record vault in Austin Texas. He noted he has thought about retirement, calling the drive to stay a must for a champion and recalling his own hunger to win.

Omaha Bob Richards Gutowski Bob Gutowski Austin Tex Richards

Janice Houck Wins Lead Pony Class at Lion's Show

Gallia County rider Janice Houck, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Houck of Cheshire, won first place in the Lead Pony Class at the Lion's Horse Show in Wellston. Riding partner Barbara Long of Wellston guided Silver Sandy. Houck received a wrist watch for the win. Also noted is Sammy Taylor, praised by the Milwaukee Braves, catching for Atlanta in Southern Asia and having hit 358 for Topeka, Kansas in 1956.

Gallipolis Janice Houck John W. Houck Cheshire Gallia County Janice Silver Sandy Barbara Long Wellston Sammy Taylor Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Topeka Kan

Fragmentary sports roster snippet with player names

Partial OCR list shows players and positions from a 2 Kilien 94 or similar event. Names include Gibson, Chambers, Berquist, Greer, Storer, Haddex, Ginsenis, Baker, Borger, Foss, Ran pen, Christiansen, Fulks, Wilson, Pierce Deerpies, Norris, Storert. Unable to confirm full teams or context.

Kilien iKattery Gibson Att Carsey Shayli Chambers Berquist Singies Vi Greer Storer Haddex Ginsenis Baker Borger Foss Ranpen Christiansen Hi D. Fulks Wilson Berquist Pierce Deerpies Norris Storert

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