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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1956

Page

10

Bobcat baseball opens season with strong pitching intrasquad

Ohio University Bobcats held an intrasquad game on the eve of a six game South exhibition tour. Five hurlers limited hitters as Jerry Driscoll and Gordon Griffey hurled effectively for the A and B squads. Ray Thompson was chosen captain after leading last year with 11 RBIs and a .249 average. The 21 man squad includes eight pitchers and features Nuzum and Hinkle to start against Newbury College with Nuzum expected five innings and Hinkle the final four. The team heads to Parris Island and Blacksburg on the tour before western conference action.

Itching Ohio University Bobcats Bobcat Jerry Driscoll Nick Parrott Gordon Griffey Harry Weinbrecht Weinbrecht Ray Thompson Dick King Chuck Carmichel al Walton Driscoll Griffey Ray Scotty) Greisheimer Lee Frankenfeld Bill Tewksbury Tewksbury Petroff Greisheimer Duane Baker Baker Walton Jim Bowen Barry Gottlieb Jack Banning Ohio State College Newberry Bobscats Parris Island Parris Island Marines Marine Corps Athens Hi U Virginia Tech Blacksburg Morris Harvey China Bob Horwood Aquad Ron Nakatsujt Thompson Horns Hy Horwood Myron Hutcheson Ralph Nusum Bill

Baseball Exhibition Schedule and Results

Tuesday schedule shows Boston against Chicago, Baltimore against Cleveland, Kansas City against Detroit, Philadelphia against Milwaukee, and St. Louis. Monday results feature Cincinnati 3 over St. Louis 1, Baltimore 14 to 1, and Cleveland.

Boston Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati

Tendonitis Stalls Gene Conley Arm Strength

Bradenton report on Gene Conley a 25 year old Milwau ee right hander shows tendonitis forcing rest heat treatments and medications. He underwent a three hour exam on his back and right shoulder with X rays to come. Manager Charlie Grim waits as Conley eyes Thursday exam and possible return from shoulder pain that plagued him last season.

Bradenton Gene Conley Milwaiee Pend‘ng Michael di Cosola Conley Osels Charlie Grim Brooklyn New York Yankees Whs

WELE Advances in NBC Tourney in Rochester

In the 14th Annual American Bowling Congress event in Rochester NY the Budweisers of St. Louis led all events with 922 for third place, Lillard of Chicago won first in singles with 2018, Sparando of Rego Park NY topped the singles with 719, Gifford and Lillard led doubles at 1331, while Falstaff Beer of Chicago kept first in team standings at 3082.

Rochester N.Y Billy Well The Budweisers St. Louis Donciay Im Lillard Chicago Tony Sparando Rego Park N.Y Si Gifford Lillard Ted Falstaff Beer of Child

Tebbetts weighs Klu injury delaying spring training

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts says Ted Kluszewski may be left behind during early camps as he recovers from a pulled hip muscle. Kluszewski, hampered by soreness and a taped thigh, is undergoing light workouts and could remain in Tampa or at a minor league camp until opening day. Dr George Bennett diagnosed the injury as a deep hip muscle pull, not permanent, with play possible once healing progresses.

Fort Myers Ted Kluszewsk Kilu Tebbetts Klu Tampa Douglas Kluszewski Frank Robinson Lyoung Nashville Pirates George Bennett John Hopkinsospital Florida ‘Keys Bennett Birdie Athes Birdie Tebbetta Cincinnati Redlegs

Lopez Predicts Score's Future

In Tucson Herb Score is forecast by manager Al Lopez to become the best pitcher for Cleveland in two years. Lopez also projects a 2 game season for the 22 year old left hander who went 16 10 in 1955. Cleveland trimmed 12 players, leaving a 24 man roster for spring camp in Daytona Beach. Several cuts were sent to the camp with Pitchers Minnick Cisque Murszewski Nichols Pitula Agurre Tomanek Grace Harrell and Polowski among those moved.

Tucson Ariz Herb Score Cleveland India al Lopez Indians Tribe Cleveland Daytona Beach Fla Pillette Don Minnick Edisque Marion Murszewski Dolan Nichols Stan Pitula Hank Agurre Dick Tomanek T Ratcher Lavern Grace Billy Harrell Stan Powloski Carroll Hardy Mobile Chicago Cubs Tians Mesa Narleski

Grapefruit Hits CUB PILOT ENJOYS TROUBLES

Grapefruit hits and infield troubles occupy camp notes as Hack remains undecided on players Myers and Wincenik. Ed Winceniak and Richie Myers show potential. Banks and Baker benched for evaluation.

Hack Ernie Banks Gene Baker Ed Winceniak Ritchie Myerss Myers Wincenink

Tebbetts Sees Bright Future for Robinson in NL

Manager Birdie Tebbetts predicts strong future for Robinson as a young hitter. He cites Robinson's spring results and urges fans to have patience as the rookie adjusts to the National League, noting the expectation of a .330 pace with growth. Robinson scored the first run on a solid center hit as the Redlegs defeated the Cardinals 3 1.

Lakeland Fla AL_ Ka Inc Detroit Tigers Honday Tiger Jack Homel Kaline Homel ST. Petersburg Fla—n Birdie Tebbetts Robinson Hugh Tebbett Standay Redleg St. Louis Cadinals Smoky Burgess

NBA Powers Play at Home in 1950s Semifinal Showdown

The Syracuse Nationals visit Philadelphia for a pivotal semifinal clash as the St Louis Hawks host Fort Wayne Pistons in a best-of-five series. The Nationals aim to rebound after a Sunday win in Syracuse that tied the set, while St Louis, strong at home, seeks to seal the series. Fort Wayne faces Pettit who struggled for scoring in the previous game.

Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia St Louis Hawks Fort Wayne Pistons Hawks Syracuse St. Louis Fort Wayne Pistons Bob Pettit

Coolville Wins Portland Invitational Final

Action from the Portland Invitational shows the Coolville team defeating Courageville in the finals. Pictured are cheerleaders Judy Dawson Terry Root Diana Butcher Shelva and players Charles Rood Bill Barnett David Locks har Larry Pore Joe Cries Jack Dodd Jon Dick Iiley Rob Fills Scott Burgette Lee Fuhridge Phillip Harri along with coach Jim Vennari.

Portland Coolville Courageville Judy Dawson Terry Root Diana Butcher Shelva Charles Rood Bill Barnett David Lockshar Larry Pore Joe Cries Jack Dodd Jon Dick Iiley Rob Fills Scott Burgette Lee Fuhridge Phillip Harri Jim Vennari Carthage Troy

Russell Leads West In Shrine All Star Victory

In the fifth Shrine all star game in Kansas City the West defeated the East 140 42 led by Bill Russell with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Art Bunte and Robin Freeman added 14 and 10 respectively while Don Boldebuck and Furman’s Darrell Lloyd also contributed. Toni Heinsohn top scored for the East with 15.

Sansas City san_francisco Bill” Russell Russell Art Bunte Utah Robin Freeman Ohio State Furman Darrell Lloyd Freeman

Notre Dame Holds 25th Knute Rockne Memorial Breakfast

Services held at Notre Dame University marked the 25th annual Knute Rockne Memorial breakfast in memory of the famed Irish coach killed in a plane crash on March 31, 1981. The event honored Rockne and featured attendees from the university and Irish alumni.

Duuim Bead Ing —N Notre Dame University Ual Knute Rockney Soach

Point Pleasant Set For Rebuilding Baseball Squad

Point Pleasant Coach Jack Rogers trims his 47 man squad to a leaner unit after spring practice at Point Pleasant High School. Veterans Kenny Wedge Hayden Lockhart and Timmy Swisher will lead as captains. The team opens April with Lakin and plays Wahama Buffalo Middleport Ripley Pomeroy Wahama Gallipolis and other opponents before the Section 7 Tournament at Pik ersburg.

Point Pleasant Jack Rogers Point Pleasant High School Kenny Wedge Hayden Lockhart Timmy Swisher Rogers Lakin Harmon Field S-Lakin Wahama Buffalo Middleport Ripley Pomeroy Gallipolis Pi Kersburg

Pilots of Five Teams Meet To Organize Hocking Valley Season

Five teams gathered at Athens for a Monday meeting of Hocking Valley Association baseball organizers. Longstretch, The Plains, Chauncey, Buchtel, Coalton are in, with McArthur and Logan talked as entrants. A next meeting is set as clubs must commit. league aims for eight to ten teams.

Hocking Valley Association Benjamin Wagner Buchtel Gil Courtney Chauncey Jack Kieffer Buchel F. M. McGhee Coalton Jim Sanborn Longstreth Kenneth Dane Me Brooker Gene Charney the Plains M. L. McGhee Puck Rowe Jim Humphreys Messenger Sportsph Pilots Hocking Valley Hans Net Athens Mé Senger Longstretch McArthur Logan New Marshfield Albany Snax Hugh Brooker Andy Kostival Jim’ Humphreys

Track and Baseball Schedules Requested

The Messenger seeks schedules and rosters for all area high school track and baseball teams. Information will support upcoming coverage as many schools field track teams for the first time. Coaches or officials are asked to mail or call with details.

Cleveland John Marshall Coach Resigns From Football Post

Dick Vi Allen resigns as head football coach at Cleveland John Marshall High School. He states he will remain as a teacher and continue in education roles.

Cual Cleveland Dick Vi Allen Cleveland John Marshall High School

Hogan and Old Timers Back In Saddle Say Grimsley

PGA official Grimsley reports Hogan, Demaret, Snead, and Mangrum back in form after Florida observations. Hogan praised for nerve control and training at Seminole Club Palm Beach. He notes Hogan remains the championship favorite for Rochester Open in June and still holds purse record.

PGA Hogan Grimsley Ben Palm Beach Fred Ted Williams Rochester

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