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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1958

Page

12

Spahn Suffers Slump As Cubs Sweep Braves In Chicago

Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn labored through four homers allowed by Chicago as the Cubs beat the Braves 5-4. Tony Taylor delivered the clinching major league homer in the ninth, while San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and St. Louis results varied. Spahn’s 18 allowed homers this season lead to an 8-4 record as he endures a three game slide.

Associated Press Stan Musial Willie Mays Warren Spahn Milwaukee Spahine Chicago Cubs Braves Tony Taylor Spahn Cubs San Francisco Mays New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Cincinnnati St. Louis Walt Moryn al Dark Taylor Ray Semproch Phils Joe Pignatano Duke Snider Stan Lopata L. Pet. G.B. W. L. Pet G.B. New Yorkee Boston Chicago Washington Ee Detroit Washington Cleveland Baltimore Cincinnati Kansas City

Ohio fishing outlook grim on muddy streams this weekend

The State Department of Natural Resources issued a grim forecast for Ohio anglers with high muddy streams. Some lakes like Forked Run Piedmont Clendening Burr Oak and Veto offer the best chances. East central and southeast streams remain high while central and south see normal lakes but lower fishing pressure. Southwest lakes Grant Sinclair Indian look for bright spots as streams fail to clear.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Natural Resources Hocking Walhending Muskingum Forked Run Piedmont Clendening Burr Oak Veto Jackson Delaware Buckeye Lakes Grant, Sinclair Indian Lakes

State Fish and Game Hearing Set for June 26 in Ohio

A. W. Short says the annual fish and game hearing will be held at 9 30 a m on Thursday June 26 in Room 2 of the Ohio Departments Building Local hearings occurred in all 88 Ohio counties this spring Five district hearings followed to gather farmer and sportsman input for Wildlife Council recommendations Attendees may speak and the council will set regulations after weighing all views and biology input.

A. W. Short Wildlife Division Ohio Departments Ohio Short Wildlife Council

Ohio Wildlife Division Plans One Million Dollar Capital Improvements

Assistant Chief Lee Roach outlined a long range plan to spend about 1 million dollars annually on capital improvements. The funds would acquire more public hunting and fishing lands and build lakes, boat launches, access roads, parking and sanitary facilities.

Ohio Wildlife Division Ohio Wildlife Council Lee Roach Wildlife Division Tures Roach Ohio

Conkey 41 Tops McBee League Round at Ohio University Course

Three teams lead the Royal McBee Golf League after week action as Caspers and Sneads stay unbeaten to face rivals while Hogans meet Sneads and Caspers take on Palmers. Virg Conkey posted low gross 41 with teammates and low net caps, and team scores show Caspers 2 0 lead at 156 over Fords 162.

Royal McBee Golf League Bob McKibben Hogans Louis Ruman Sneads Paul Tribe Caspers Palmers Fords Venturis Harneys Maxwells Bayers Finsterwalds Ohio University Virg Conkey Charley Mitchell Jerry Harmeys Finsterwalda

Fight Results in Two-State Boxing Card

In a rapid show, Davey Moore from Springfield outpointed Laura Salas of Mexico in a 10 round bout held in Los Angeles. Benny Davis of Minneapolis stopped Parks of Omaha at 6 rounds in the same program.

Los Angeles Davey Moore Springfield Ohio Laura Salas Mexico Council Bluffs Iowa Benny Davis Minneapolis Toe Parks Omaha

Musial Notches First Major League Hit

Stan Musial joins baseball's 3 000 hit club with his first major league hit off Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves on September 17, 1941 in St. Louis.

Stan Musial Jim Tobin Boston Braves St. Louis

State urges gunners to stay sharp in off season

State game and fish departments urge hunters to keep their shooting eyes sharp during the off season by pursuing crows and other unprotected wildlife species, promoting continued practice outside regular seasons.

State Game and Fish Department

Sunset of Career Really Rough Yankees Rap Lemon Hard in 9-3 Hit Parade

Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon struggled in relief as the Yankees pounded the Indians 9-3 to sweep the series. Lemon, 37, allowed 12 hits and three homers in six innings, voicing thoughts on an end to his career. Manager Bobby Bragan said Lemon would stay in the dugout for now and even offered his bat to help the team.

Cleveland Bob Lemon New York Yankees Yankees Cleveland Indians Lemon Municipal Stadium Bobby Bragan

Baseball scores and standings mix with late game recaps

Standings from the Pacific Coast and International Leagues show Portland over Vancouver two to one and Havana trailing Montreal by one as Richmond dominates Buffalo nine to one in the American Association. The Indians face the Washington Senators in a four game set at home with Cal McLish opposing Chuck Stobbs as both teams regroup after rain and postponed games.

Portland Vancouver Seattle Salt Lake City Phoenix Sacramento Spokane San Diego Havana Montreal Miami Toronto Richmond Buffalo Rochester Columbus American Assn Wichita Omaha Minneapolis Charleston Yankees Andy Carey Enos Slaughter Elston Howard Frank Bauer Tribe Washington Senators Cal McLish Indians Chuck J. Stobbs Pet Richmond Weeree

Five Crews To Battle Penn for Rowing Title

Syracuse reports that five crews Cornell Syracuse Princeton Navy and California contend for the Intercollegiate Rowing Assn title at the 3 mile IRA classic in Syracuse. Penn seeks its first win since 1900 amid strong Navy Cornell Princeton California and Syracuse competition.

Penn Syracuse N.Y IRA Poughkeepsie Navy Cornell New Pennsylvania Princeton California Quakers

Rosewall Faces Pro Tennis Sluggers In New York Clash

Rosewall enters a six match round robin in Forest Hills seeking two wins to claim the $3,000 first prize. He is 4-0 after a 6 3 6 3 win over Rex Hartwig with Gonzales 3-0 and Hoad 3-1 in the field.

Rex Hartwig Pancho Segura Pancho N.Y Forest Hills N. Y Ken Rosewall Pancho Gonzales Low Hoad Rosewall Gonzales Los Angeles Hoad Tony Trabert Frank Sedgman Segura Hartwig Kenny Lew

Bears and Eagles to meet at Ohio State Fairgrounds

The Chicago Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL exhibition at Ohio State Fairgrounds Sunday August 24 as part of the state fair week event. The game marks the first NFL exhibition held in Columbus.

Columbus Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Ohio State ‘Fairgrounds

Miami Hopes Holiday Road Trip For 24 Game Slate

Miami University outlines a 24 game schedule with a 6 800 mile Christmas trip next season. The trip includes DePaul Seattle Utah and a Miami Florida tournament featuring Tulane NYU and Miami. The Redskins visit Ohio U on February 24.

Oxford Ohio Miami University DePaul Seattle Utah Miami Fla Tulane NYU Florida Redskins Ohio U

Star Jockey Westrope Dies After Hollywood Spill

In Inglewood California Jackie Westrope 40 died after a stakes race spill at Hollywood Park. He was thrown when his horse hit the rail and died less than two hours later from internal injuries and fractures. Westrope had a career starting at age 15 with 2419 lifetime wins and $8.94 million in earnings. An autopsy will be performed and no inquiry is planned.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Jackie Westrope Westrope

Bolt Leads Flint Open After Blazing 69

Tommy Bolt shot a three under par 69 to lead the Flint Open, while Sam Snead lagged nine strokes behind after a 78. Bill Casper Jr. was one back at one over, as only 15 of 140 starters broke par on the first 36 holes.

Flint, Mich Tommy Bolt Sam Snead Bolt Carey Middlescoff Ed Furgol Jack Fleck Dick Mayer Bill Casper Jr Apple Valley Calif Doug Sanders Miami Beach George Bayer California Ted Kroll Sarasota Fla Gene Littler Singing Hills Tom Nieporte St. Andrews Ill

USC NINE WINS NCAA TITLE In 12 innings

Southern California won the NCAA World Series title by defeating Missouri 8-7 in 12 innings. Mike Blewett delivered the decisive hit, driving Red Johnston home from third with two outs to seal the championship.

Omaha Southern California Trojans Missouri Mike Blewett Red Johnston

OU To Miss Services Of Dunigan Gilbert

Ohio University will be without End Bill Gilbert and Halfback Frank Dunigan this fall. Gilbert will be ineligible due to scholastic difficulties, and Dunigan has indicated he will not return to school in September.

Ohio University Bill Gilbert Frank Dunigan Bill Hess Gilbert Dunigan Ohio

Big Klu Sheds Girdle Sparks Bat Boom

Pittsburgh reports Ted Kluszewski is hitting .305 after shedding a back girdle. The slugger, who had back pains, says removing the brace improved his swing. He has 13 hits in 29 at bats over his past eight games, boosting his average.

Pittsburgh Ted Kluszewski Ted Kluszewski

Calumet Signs Valenzuela To Ride For Stable

Ismael Milo Valenzuela has replaced Billy Hartack as rider for Calumet Farm. The Texan agreed after trainer Jimmy Jones asked him to join the racing stable. Valenzuela rode Tim Tam to Kentucky Derby and Preakness victories and finished second in the Belmont Stakes when Tim Tam broke a leg.

Chicago Ismael Milo) Valenzuela Billy Hartack Calumet Farm Valenzuela Calumet Jimmy Jones Tim Tam Hartack

Syracuse Triumphs 13 6 Over Harrisonville in League Debut

Syracuse earned its first Meigs Independent Softball League win by beating Harrisonville 13 to 6. After trailing 6 4 after three innings Syracuse exploded with five runs in the fourth and four in the fifth, finishing with 14 hits to Harrisonville’s eight. Turner and Norman pitched for Harrisonville with Burchette catching.

Syracuse Harrisonville Turner Norman Burchette

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