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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1951

Page

8

Two Carolinians Lead Inverness In Best Ball Round Robin

Inverness tournament action opened with Clayton Heafner of Charlotte and Johnny Palmer of Badin holding a five stroke edge after a 62 yesterday. They carried a five up lead over New Yorkers Al Brosch and Pete Cooper as the field chased two slow North Carolinians in round two.

Toledo Inverness Clayton Heafner Charlotte Johnny Palmer Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Jim Ferrier San Franciscan E. J Dutch Harrison St. Andrews Marty Furgl Snead

Indians win first, top Hawks and Eagles in Little League

The Indians broke into the win column with a 12-5 victory over the Hawks and a 15-5 win over the Eagles yesterday. Cline homered in the fourth with one on base, Jones added a fifth inning homer driving in two. In the Eagles game, Cline again homered with bases empty in the first inning, while Tayor’s error in the fourth allowed four runs to score. Dick Oberholzer homered for the Eagles in the first.

Indians Hawks Eagles Rufus Putnam Cline Jones West Union St Jerry Cline Taylor Dick Oberholzer van Meter Gillespie Rexroad Carsey Cornswell Indians Taylor Gaskill Kyle

All-Star backfield forms for Yale stars vs Browns

Yale coach Herman Hickman shapes an All-Star backfield for the August 17 game against the Cleveland Browns. Newcomers include SMU’s Root, Tennessee’s Sherrill and Hill. Notre Dame’s Bob Williams as quarterback. Early names Bud Sherrod and Jack Stroud from Tennessee. Practice to start June 26 at Delafield, Wisconsin.

Chicago Herman Hickman Yale Cleveland Browns Southern Methodist A Root Tennessee J. Sherrill Jimmy Hill Hickman Bob Williams Notre Dame Bud Bud Sherrod Jack Stroud Delafield Wis

Moore and Buccerroni Favored In Akron Boxing Show

Terry Moore of Baltimore and Danny Buccerroni of Philadelphia were listed as favorites for the 10 round main events. Moore faces Ronnie Delaney of Akron in a middleweight bout while Buccerroni meets Earl Sabotin of Warren in a light heavyweight clash.

Akron Terry Moore Baltimore Danny Buccerroni Philadelphia Moore Ronnie Delaney Buccerroni Earl Sabotin Warren

Kiner Returns To Outfield For Pirates

Ralph Kiner moves back to left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates after several seasons at first base in spring training shifts engineered by new GM Branch Rickey. Manager Billy Meyer says fans have unfairly pressured him, praising Kiner as a swell player who has tried hard to help the club despite lingering boos. The change aims to revive a struggling team and preserve Kiner’s all star prospects.

Dall Ie Hhe Piitebaty Pirates Ralph Kiner Kiner Rickey Pittsburgh Bob Elliott Boston Braves Forbes Field Billy Meyer Meyer Ralph Detroit

Legion States Two Games Schedule in Southeast Ohio

The Athens Junior American Legion team will face Nelsonville at Rufus Patriam Field Friday at 6 p.m. and Glouster Sunday at 2 p.m. Coach Fred Swearingen invites other teams to schedule games in the region. Contact him at 157 East State Street, phone 25541. Swearingen also notes Athens City Softball and Little League growth, with Little Leaguers now about 72, roughly 30 more than last year.

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Cleveland Beats Red Sox 8 4 In Cleveland Victory

Cleveland wins 8 to 4 over Boston as Sam Chapman drives in four runs and steals home. Doby and Rosen pace the offense while Evans, Hinrichs and Moss contribute on the mound and in the field.

W. Evans Kinder Hinrichs Cleveland E—Stephens Moss Boone Hegan RBI Chapman Vollmer Dropo Williams Stephens Goodman Lemon McDermott Nixon Garcia U-Soar McGowan Honochick Hurley Indians Val Simpson Doby Rosen Avenne Kennedy Gole Boston AB R.A Doerr Ly Moss P Ns Evans P A Hatfield Kinder Ypee Be Wright Boudreau Ewe Wionienth

Cardinal Try-Outs Slated at Columbus

The St. Louis Cardinals announce a three day try-out camp at Red Bird Stadium on July 2, 3 and 5 with sessions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local scout Bob Kline leads the camp with assistance from Jack Sturdy. Open to boys 17 or over who bring gloves shoes and uniforms. No registration fee and contracted players will have expenses refunded.

St. Louis Cardinals Red Bird Stadium Bob Kline Kline Columbus Jack Sturdy Red Bird

Indians Cleared Bases With Four Run Double In First

Indians beat Red Sox 4 4 after Sam Chapman drove in three with a two base hit and a steal of home. Saul Rogovin blanked the Yankees until late as Chicago tied the vital series with a 5-2 win.

Sam Chapman Indians Red Sox Saul Rogovin White Sox Yankees Chicago Johnny Mize

Games Today Feature Baseball Showdowns in Major Matches

Chicago travels to Boston for a 7 30 p m game with Gumpert 7 0 facing Parnell 7 4 Cleveland visits New York at 7 30 p m Feller 10 1 against Reynolds 6 4 in a double thriller as season action heats up.

Chicago Boston Gumpert Parnell Cleveland New York Feller Reynolds

Baseball Leaders In Batting And Pitching Mixed Team Totals

Batting leaders include Minose Chicago .365 and Williams Boston 54 runs scored with 14 home runs. Fox Chicago 83 hits and Musial St. Louis 371 batting average appear among top hitters. Pitching leaders show Gumpert Chicago 70 wins and Feller Cleveland 16-1, 9-09 era, plus Roe Brooklyn 10. Spahn Boston 65 strikeouts.

Chicago ATR New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Louis National League Club Brooklyn St. Louis Reston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Minose Williams Willian Fox Vain Busby Gumpert Feller McDermott Musial Hodges Brooklyn and Dark Weatlake Ashburn Jethroe Robinson Roe

Chillicothe Horse Show Planned at Cedar Woods Farm

CHILLICOTHE The Thrift Shop Guild will sponsor a two day Chillicothe Horse Show scheduled for Saturday night June 30 and Sunday afternoon and evening July 1 at Cedar Woods Farm near Chillicothe. Proceeds of the annual event for 18 years go to the Salvation Army.

Chillicothe Thrift Shop Guild Cedar Woods Farm Salvation Army

Redlegs Box Totals In Low-Scoring Loss To Reds

Brooklyn falls 4 to 6 as Cincinnati pitchers hold firm behind Kluszewski and Abrams. Robinson and McMillan homer for Cincinnati while Fox and Roe toil on the mound with key strikeouts. Narrow margins, late runs decide the outcome. Byerly, Wehmeier and Erautt contribute in relief.

Smith Brooklyn Cincinnati Kluszewski RBI Abrams Robinson Furilio Bridges Stallcup Hatton MacMillan Reese Wyrostek Hodges Furillo Hr—Robinson McMillan Adams Bbfox Roe Wehmeier Erautt So—Fox Fox Byerly Erskine Iby Furnilo Robb Gore Conlan Snider Hatten Merriman Enseoeentudees a-Meeks Pramesambeen P Sane MeMilian

Western Amateur Upset Round Sees Darkhorse Contenders Rise

In South Bend, a dentist, an insurance man, an ad salesman and Purdue student form a darkhorse quartet in the Western Amateur third round. Walker Cup stars push toward the title as favorites stumble. notable upsets include Nick Garhacz eliminating Don Finsterwald, and Charles Coe losing to Bob Gardner after a strong start. Frank Stranahan, Jim McHale, Bill Campbell remain in the hunt as the field narrows to four semifinalists.

South Bend Ind Purdue Nick Garhacz Don Finsterwald Athens Charles Coe Oklahoma City Coe Bob Gardner Los Angeles California

Phillips Optioned to Fresno by Columbus Red Birds

Infielders Howard Phillips has been optioned by the Columbus Red Birds to the Fresno club of the California league. Phillips will report immediately.

Phillips Columbus Howard Phillips Columbus Red Birds Fresno

Ohio Class A Regional Basketball to be in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Garden will host the Southwestern Regional Elimination for the 1952 Ohio High School Class A tournament. Garden officials announced a contract to stage the event on March 14 and 15 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Garden Garden

All Star Game Ballot Seeks Player Selections

Voters are asked to select one player for each non pitcher position for the 1951 All Star Game to be played at Detroit on July 10. Ballots or facsimiles must be mailed to the All Star Game Editor in Chicago by June 29.

Detroit Chicago Tribune Chicago, Ill

Baumholtz Leads Poll for National League All Star Right Field

Frank Baumholtz, Ohio University's lone MLB rep with the Chicago Cubs, leads the NL All Star voting by 21,000 votes. Del Ennis trails, with 87,108 votes, as a local drive urges support for Baumholtz and plans a Baumholtz Night at Forbes Field on July 2. Contributions and ballots are being circulated in Athens and Midvale to back his bid for right field.

Frank Baumbholtz Ohio University Baumie Chicago Cubs del Ennis Philadelphia Phils Frankie Briggs Stadium Baumholtz Chicago Tribune Chicago Banks Sport Shop Athens Cub Midvale Forbes Field Pittsburgh Cubs Pirates

Shoppers Rally Past Gasmen in City Softball Showdown

Shoppers nine cruised to a 12 to 2 victory over the Ohio Fuel Gas Co in a City Softball League game. John Clark went 4 for 4 while Hartman and Smith hit homers with one runner aboard. Gasmen managed only singles from Hostatier Lusk Rowe and Deissle. Lanning Barnes Hayes and Smith combined for the win with Lusk and Boles handling the catching duties.

Banks Sports Shop Ohio Fuel Gas Co John Clark Shoppers Hartman Smith Hostatier Lusk Rowe Deissle Lanning Barnes Hayes Lusk and Boles

Detroit Horsemen End Strike On Four Day Truce

The Detroit Horsemen desisted from a threatened strike at Detroit Race Track as the Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association accepted a four day truce in a purse dispute. They had demanded a $6000 daily purse increase from $14,000. management offered $900 and the Michigan Racing Association board was to meet Monday.

Detroit Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association Michigan Racing Association

Boxing results from Kanall City event and Akron card

Rex Layne from Lewistown Utah outpointed Henry Hall of New Orleans ten round bout. Ronnie Delaney of Akron outpointed Terry More of Baltimore in ten rounds. Rocky Jones of Chester faced Calaman of Philadelphia in five rounds, score not specified.

Kanal City Rex Layne Lewistown Utah Henry Hall New Orleans Akron Ronnie Delaney Terry More Baltimore C. R. Pa Rocky Jones Chester Calaman Philadelphia

Salesmen Executives Wanted For Lifetime Career

Onexua offers a career in sales to dealers across counties, promising a lifetime job not office-bound. Earn 50000 per year or more with training, expenses paid during training, and selection based on pep and character. write today to Walter H Wuerdeman, 408 Marburg Ave, Cincinnati Ohio. Williamson Heater Company promotes warm air furnaces and related heating products.

Walter H Wuerdeman Marburg Ave Cincinnati Ohio

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