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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
13
Georgia reporter notes Ben inspires Sam Snead as the duo wins the Canada Cup. Maples Grocery climbs to second behind league-leading Swearingen in the City Softball Face. OU Employes suffer a 32 1 victory last night at the high school.
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead led a dominant Canada Cup effort in Virginia Water England. The Hogan Snead duo won the 72 hole event with a 167 total, beating South Africa by 14 and leaving Roberto De Vicenzo with a five stroke edge over Mexico. Hogan praised Snead and the crowd roared as Hogan seized the individual trophy.
In a tense Little League game the Jaycees triumphed 7-6 as Tommy Kempton singled home the winning run in the bottom of the fifth. Reed Krantz reached third on a fielder's choice, Gary Wickham doubled, and Kempton drove in the decisive run after Wickham scored on his hit.
Par Busters lead the CC Loop after opening round play in Athens County. The Tuesday event saw Larry Kessel of Bogey Boys posting the low net while Bob Baur and Chadwick posted 32 and 33 respectively. Snead canceled plans to participate due to hand injury. Cleveland hosts a Tribe game with White Sox as thousands of youths in Ohio baseball leagues attend.
Logan council discussed annexation for Glenwood Addition west of N Wood. Petition asks city to provide water service with a one mill levy for improvements and water pumping plant, while property owners must meet regulations. Public notice sets July actions and project costs around 96800.
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