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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1955

Page

9

Vierebone Wins SHOGA Medalist. Lancaster Forces Tie

Athens leads after round one but Lancaster roars back to tie in the 32nd Southeastern Ohio Golf Association championship at Chillicothe Country Club. Vierebone claims individual medalist honors with 145, while Saunders and Cawley trail. Lancaster takes team title on final hole with 945.

Jack Gilbert Chillicothe Athens Lancaster Chillicothe Country Club Pete Collins Howard Saunders Gallipolis Vierebome Ohio Wesleyan Saunders Dan Cawley Marietta Cawley Carl Bradbury Art Smith L E. Butts W. Fleming Cambridge J. P. Gallagher Jackson Mick McBride Snyder Bob Littler Robin Gardner Vierebomne Dutch Reed Bradbury Smith Dick Small Clara Saxton Russ Drummond John Seidensticker Drummond Portsmouth Logan Allen Vierebome Littler Gardner Messenger Sportephotos

HVA Top Spot Still Deadlocked

The Hocking Valley Association standings are tied as Albany beat McArthur 4-2 and Longstreth defeated New Marshfield 8-2. Chauncey earned its first win 7-4 over The Plains as managers plan a meeting next Sunday at The Messenger office to resolve the schedule.

Hocking Valley Association Albany McArthur Longstreth New Marshfield Chauncey Plains

Weekend Baseball Scores and Upcoming Schedule Highlights

MLB style box scores show Detroit at 7 pm Kansas City at 12 30 pm Boston at Washington and more with results from Sunday and Monday. Notable results include Milwaukee 4 Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 14 Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 5 1 Chicago 4 2 St Louis 9 7 New York 2 2 and St Louis 5 New York 3. Upcoming Tuesday games include Detroit Kansas City Boston Washington and more.

New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Boston MSM Kansas City Washington Baltimore Brooklyn Ilwaukee Cincinnati St. Lows Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis

Middlecoff Upsets Western Open For 2400 Top Prize

Dr. Middlecoff won the 52nd Western Open at Portland with a final round 29 34 63 to finish 272, 16 under par, and claim $2400. He overtook Mike Souchak who led after 54 holes, while Gene Littler and Bob Rosburg tied for third at 275 and Julius Boros earned fifth with 276.

Portland Ore Middlecoff Memphis Tenn Mike Souchak Husky Durham N. C Iddlecoff Gene Littler Palm Springs Calif Bob Rosburg San Francisco Littler Rosburg Souchak Julius Boros Mid Pines Don Finsterwald Athens

Toledo Breaks Millers Streak in Twin Bill Setback

Toledo snapped Minneapolis six game win streak with a 4-1 victory in the opening game of a doubleheader but lost 11-3 in the nightcap as the American Association leaders seized the series three games to one. Omaha won 4-1 behind Stu Miller, Louisville shut out 4-0 on R W Smith four hitter, Denver and St Paul varied results as Charleston swept two from St Paul 8-2 and 3-2.

Associated Press Toledo Minneapolis American Association Omaha Stu Miller Louisville R. W. Smith Denver Charleston St. Paul Arroyo Giants New York Elston Howard Cleveland Herb Yankees Indians Howard Whitey Ford Wynn Score Chicago White Sox Boston Kansas City Baltimore Washington Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Bob Buhl Chicago Cubs Brooks Pirates Cubs Aves

Jack's Bar and Edwards Win Exhibition Tilts

Jack's Bar and Grill defeated Athens Machine Shop 43 and Edwards TV shutout Parkersburg Upholstery 7 0 in exhibition games at Sundown Softball Park Sunday. McGuire and Snider drove runs and homers while Davis added a triple for Jack's Bar. Tonight's schedule features Nick's Wine Shop vs Jimmy Jones Post and Jack's Bar vs Murray City.

Jack’s Bar and Grill Athens Machine Shop Edwards TV Parkersburg Sundown McGuire Jack Davis Snider Edwards Nick's Wine Shop Jimmy Jones Jack's Bar Murray City

Jackson Slade Return Match Tonight at St Nicholas Arena

Tommy Jackson faces Jimmy Slade in a 10 round heavyweight bout at New York's St Nicholas Arena. Slade stopped Jackson's rise 14 months ago. the telecast on Dumont TV starts at 9 p.m. EST.

Associated Press Tommy Jackson Jimmy Slade Cutie New York Slade Jackson Thestra St. Nicholas Arena Dumont

Fight Results In Hollywood and Bologna Card

Hollywood report shows Kid Anahuac of Mexico outpointed Jose Luis Cotero of Los Angeles 10 rounds. In Bologna Franco Cavicchi of Italy defeated Heins Neuhaus of Germany over 15 rounds.

Hollywood Kid Anahuac Mexico Jose Luis Cotero Los Angeles Bologna Italy Franco Cavicchi Heins Neuhaus Germany

Indians Redlegs Exhibition At Municipal Stadium Tonight

Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Redlegs meet in a benefit exhibition at Municipal Stadium. The game funds the Cleveland Baseball Federation with scheduling issues keeping the Dodgers from appearing this year.

Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Redlegs Municipal Stadium Cleveland Baseball Federation Tribe Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers

Berg Captures Western Open Title with fifth crown

Patty Berg outclassed a strong field to win the Women's Western Open in Madison Wisconsin finishing 292 after 72 holes. She earned 1000 dollars while Fay Crocker of Uruguay and Louise Suggs of Sea Island Georgia tied for second earning 650 dollars split.

Madison Wis Patty Berg Miss Berg Fay Crocker Uruguay Louise Suggs Sea Island

Kell Leads Finigan In All Star Third Base Voting

George Kell of the Chicago White Sox tops Finigan of the Kansas City Athletics by 11 715 votes in the American League third base race. Balloting ends tonight and results will be announced next Monday. The All Star game is set for Milwaukee on July 12.

Chicago George Kell Chicago White Sox Kell Finigan Kansas City Athletics Mieinight Milwaukee

Cardinals Sweep Giants as Virgil Virdon Steals Show

Virdon powers the Cardinals to a doubleheader sweep over the Giants 9-2 and 7-2, driving his average to .324 with a single, two doubles, a triple and six RBIs. Arroyo wins his ninth, posting a 2.01 ERA, while Yankees, White Sox, and others win or lose key games around the league.

Associated Press St. Louis Bill Virdon Luis Arroyo Cardinal Virdon Cardinals New York Giants

Trabert Near Wimbledon Title as Matches Stand

Tony Trabert nears the Wimbledon crown in England after a blister-free run with three unlost sets. He faces Jaroslav Drobny for the title bid, with Budge Patty and Lew Hoad in his half and a possible semifinal against Hoad. If successful, a pro contract offer may await.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert Trabert Jaroslav Drobny Budge Patty Los Angeles Lew Hoad Hoad Ken Rosewall Australia

Top Hitter and Pitching Leaders in National and American Leagues

National League leaders include Ashburn Philadelphia 353 at bats and Mueller New York 338, with Snider Brooklyn 59 runs and Campanella Brooklyn 64 RBIs. Mueller 92 hits and Aaron 90, Bruton 56 runs, 18 doubles tied by Logan Milwaukee and Repulski St Louis. Labine 6 0 and Newcombe 15 1 lead Brooklyn pitching, Jones 93 strikeouts. American League sees Kaline 365 at bats and Fox , Leanti 63 runs, Jensen 55 RBIs, Mantle 51 RBIs, Mantle 18 home runs, Zernal 16, Minoso 4 stolen bases, Konstanty 1000 and Wynn 102. Turley 106 strikeouts.

Ashburn Philadelphia Mueller New York Campanella Brooklyn Snider Bruton Milwaukee Aaron Logan Repulski St. Louis Fondy Chicago Mays Kluszewski Cincinnati Boyer Louis Gilliam Labine Newcombe Jones Roberts Kaline I Acence Fox Leantio Smith Cleveland Jensen Boston Mantle Berra Detroit Kansas City White Finigan Carey Zernal Minoso Konstanty Wynn Turley

ACC Tuesday League Schedule Highlighted Matchups

The ACC Tuesday League lists Long Hitters against Divot Diggers Sod Busters versus Sandblasters Birdie Shooters versus Bogey Boys Par Busters versus Fairway Flyers Putting Jessies versus Happy Hackers.

Fairway Flyers Jessies Happy Hackers

Jets stretch streak despite standings gain

Jets win nine straight but gain only two games in the standings as the league action stalls. The Or mentee Otck moves at 077 pace over the same period, while Columbus endures a setback when Bill.

Jets

Purdue Youth Wins NCAA Golf Championship in Knoxville

Purdue's Jos Compoet defeated Rice’s Johnny Garrett 3 and 2 to win the NCAA golf title in Knoxville. The 36-hole match, played over two days, saw Campbell of Anderson Indiana lead at key holes before sealing the victory with a par on the 34th.

Knoxville Tenn Purdue University Jos Compoet Johnny Garrett Rice Eeee Se Een Y. Campbell Anderson Ind

Hilinski to Play Chicago in August Grid Clash

In 1954 Ohio State star Hilinski is named to play for the All-Stars in a August 12 game against the Cleveland Browns, set to showcase top professionals and college talent.

Chicago Hilinski Ohio State Eo Cleveland Browns

Furnishings edge Biggs in Pony League thriller

Jim Lewis delivered a key single and a double while earning his first victory as Furnishings beat Biggs 4 to 3. Wamsley fanned 14 in a tough loss, issuing nine walks, with Lewis striking out 13 for a complete game effort and the two teams each totaling three hits.

While Ben Franklin Co Jim Lewis Wamsley Biggs

Whitfield Reign Ends as AAU 880 Title Decided

In Boulder at the AAU track championships Mal Whitfield appears beaten as Arnie Sowell of Pittsburgh wins the 880 in 1 476. Tom Courtney Fordham places second with 1 48 and Bill Tidwell Emporia State Teachers finishes third in 1 48 1.

Boulder Colo Mal Whitfield Mal Arnie Sowell University of Pittsburgh Es Oac Tom Courtney Fordham Bill Tidwell Emporia Kan

Bryan wins 100 mile race at Longhorne Speedway

Bryan defended his title at Longhorne Speedway by covering 100 miles in 62 40.71 minutes, about ten seconds ahead of Bob Sweikert who won the 500 class. He earned 510.09 in prize money.

Longhorne, Pa Jimmy Bryan Semektt Soumnd Bryan Longhorne Speedway Bob Sweikert

Williams Stays Home Amid Sox Sendoff for Exhibition

Boston slugger Ted Williams remains at home with an aching back as the Red Sox fly to Pittsburgh for an exhibition against the Pirates. Williams missed the four game White Sox series and hopes to rejoin the lineup in Washington Tuesday.

Boston Ted

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