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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

13

Indians Cruise to 11 2 Victory Over Yankees

Cleveland slugger Rocky Colavito hit a grand slam in the ninth as the Indians beat the New York Yankees 11 2. Don Mossi pitched eight strong innings, Don Wertz and Roger Maris provided offense, and the win knotted the pennant race with New York atop the league standings.

New York Yankees Bombers Cleveland Don Messi Andy Carey Elston Howard Mickey Mantle Bill Skowron Yankee Messi Indians Tom Sturdivant Russ Nixon Roger Maris Rocky Colavito al Ciccotte Rocky Vic Wertz Gene Woodling Sturdivant Wertz Abrhoa Smith Raines Williams Seen Ween Altobelli HO Richardson McDougald Mantle Cf Er Bauer Rf Steeeees Skowron Howard Lf Seenee Berra C Teeeeeeee Johnson E Stew Eee Carey Seeeeee Sturdivant P Ditmar Potteeeee Wertz Richardson McDougal New York Bb-Sturdivant Cicotte So—Mossi Ho—Sturdivant Ditmar Rer Mossi

Bowles Probable Late for All Star Baseball Series

In Middleport James Bowles of the Yellow Jackets may miss the East West Ohio High School All Star series in Columbus June 29 and 30 due to Army training at Camp Breckinridge. His mother sought permission for him to join, promising self funding. an answer allowed participation if expenses were paid. Leo Kennedy Jr. also left fielder for the state champions departed for Columbus for the training grounds at Ohio State University.

Middleport James Bowles Middleport Yellow Jacket Columbus Jamie Charleston National Guard Camp Breckinridge Ernest Bowles Laurel Sr Ohio Bowles Leo Kennedy, Jr MHS Ohio State University

Altobelli Returns to Indians Roster

First baseman Joe Altobelli rejoined the Cleveland Indians after a three week option to Columbus in the International League. Eddie Robinson was cut to make room for Altobelli as a pitcher was needed due to Bob Lemon's leg injury.

NEW York Joe Altobelli Cleveland Indians Columbus Bob Lemon Eddie Robinson Altobelli

Indians' Box Fight Results in Connecticut and California

In Manchester Connecticut Chico Vejar 154 of Stamford outpointed Bobby Dalton 15344 with 10 rounds. In Sacramento Joey Lopes 134 of Sacramento knocked out Hocine Khafli 13714 of Algeria in 4 rounds.

Manchester Conn Chico Vejar Stamford Bobby Dalton Hartford Sacramento Calif Joey Lopes Hocine Khafli Algeria

Leafs blank Jets 3-0 behind Schmitz two-hitter

Toronto Maple Leafs pitchers limited Columbus Jets to two hits in a 3-0 victory led by Johnny Schmitz. Schmitz threw a strong two-hitter game as Toronto controlled the offense with timely scoring to seal the win.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Columbus Jets Johnny Schmitz

Russians Observe Wimbledon Try To Enter World Tennis

At Wimbledon in England Russians study operations and conditions of the All England Club to learn how the event runs and to prepare a future Soviet entry. State trainer Semen Belitz-Geman notes details from ball boy counts to interval times as they eye world amateur championships and potential two year readiness.

Wimbledon England All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Semen Belitz-Geman Belitz-Geman Lew Hoad Australia Trevor Fawcutt Ashley Cooper Jaroslav Drobny Egypt

Ballots for Indians and Redlegs in Messenger All-Star Poll

The Messenger poll shows Cleveland and Cincinnati players leading the balloting with Linda, Kay, and Sylvia backing the Indians and Redlegs. George Crowe and Ted Kluszewski receive strong support as do Tem ple, McMillan, Hoak, Robinson, Bell, Post, and Bailey. Other top voters include Schoendienst, Mays, Aaron, Musial, Wertz, Fox, Kuenn, Williams, Kaline, and Berra.

Marstiller Cleveland Cincinnati Nelsonville Girls Linda Kay Sylvia Indians Redlegs Messenger Redleg George Crowe Ted Kluszewski Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Don Hoak Frank Robinson Gus Bell Wally Post Ed Bailey Bailey National League Red Schoendienst Willie Mays Hank Aaron Stan Musial Vic Wertz

Floyd Patterson Rademacher Title Fight Faces Block

New York report says Seattle proposed Floyd Patterson versus Peter Rademacher heavyweight title bout met strong opposition from boxing officials. Rademacher has never fought professionally and Cus D Amato calls the idea fantastic yet plans to push ahead if Patterson defeats Hurricane Jackson on July 29. Patterson is guaranteed 250000 dollars for the match.

New York Floyd Patterson Peter Rademacher Seattle Wash Rademacher Cus D’amato Patterson Hurricane Jackson

Shorts Taboo For Golfers At Winged Foot Championship

Entrants in the Women's Open at Winged Foot are asked to observe a no shorts rule at the East Course in Mamaroneck. The long running dispute over shorts in women’s golf spans 23 years since 1934, with past bans and reversals by the USGA.

NEW York NEA Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck United States Golf Association USGA

Nigerian Champion Bassey Named Ring Fighter of the Month

Bassey Boxers new featherweight title holder and first Nigerian world boxing champion was named Ring Magazine fighter of the month after his knockout of Cherif Hamia. Ike Chestnut rose to No 2 after defeating Kid Anahuac, while Roy Harris jumped to sixth with a win over Willie Pastrano, who fell to No 5.

New York Hogan Kid) Bassey Ring Magazine Bassey Cherif Hamia Ike Chestnut Kid Anahuac Mexico Roy Harris Willie Pastrano Texas

Clever Thought wins seventh division trot in Ohio

Clever Thought a five year old bay mare owned by Mrs John Barley of London Ohio won the featured seventh second division of the 23 condition trot at Hilliards Raceway Tuesday night Voting for the players in the American and National League All Star game ends midnight Thursday Get your ballots in the mail today Send them to the Sports Department The Messenger

Columbus Clever Thought John Barley London Ohio Hilliards Raceway The Messenger

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