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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

24

Ohio U Defeats Marshall Twice 13-0 8-2 in MAC Baseball

Ohio University wins two straight over Marshall College, 13-0 in Athens and 8-2 in Huntington. Pitcher Bill Hinkle earns a six hit shutout in the first win and a second victory with Ralph Nuzum also tossing for OU. Bob Howrwood homered, Weinbrecht drives in runs, and Marshall uses errors to fall behind 2 0.

Ohio U Marshall Hinkle Huntington, W. Va Ohio University Marshall College Bill Hinkle

Ohio Bobcats rout Marshall 13-0 in MAC game

Ohio University pitcher Ralph Nuzum improved to 7-0 with a five inning gem allowing three singles and no walks as Ohio defeated Marshall 13-0. Bob Ashley struggled on the mound for Marshall and was relieved in the seventh as Ohio claimed its 13th win against two losses and remained 3-0 in conference play.

Jack Gilbert Ohio University Park Bobcats Marshall College Ohio Ralph ‘Nuzum Marshall Bob Ashley Nuzum Athens High School Ashley Middleport Athens Bob Wren Jack Bryan

British Coed Sets High Jump Record in Belfast

Thelma Hopkins, 19, British coed and dental student at Queens University, cleared a world high jump record height of 5 feet 8 inches in Belfast. The previous mark of 5 feet 8 inches was held by A Chudina of Russia. Hopkins competed in Helsinki and is a strong British hope for Melbourne Olympics.

Belfast Northern Ireland Thelma ‘Hopkins A. Chudina Russia Miss Hopkins Queens University Helsinki Britain Melbourne

Mantle's two homers pace Yankees past Athletics 7-6

Mickey Mantle belts two home runs including back to back in the seventh to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Athletics 7-6. Hank Bauer and Yogi Berra also homer as New York improves behind starter Mickey McDermott and reliever Don Larsen. Mantle drives in three runs to raise his season totals. Berra adds his seventh homer and Bauer contributes a first inning shot.

New York Mickey Man Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Kansas City Athletics Mantle Billy Martin Mickey Bauer Lou Kretlow Kretlow A's Mickey McDermott Don Larsen McDermott Ed Burtschy Berra Yogi Kansas City Burtschy Astraline Gaither Lagsom ¢Ayr HeFra Me ‘Dermott Ile Bauer, Berra

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues

Detroit and Boston posted notable scores in Saturday wagering with Detroit beating Boston 16 to 4 and Cleveland edging Baltimore 2 to 1. New York defeated Kansas City 5 to 2 while Washington blanked Chicago 4 to 2. Friday saw Boston and Detroit tie 6 to 4, New York top Kansas City 10 to 6, Baltimore over Cleveland 4 to 3, and Chicago besting Washington 5 to 2. Sunday shows Kansas City at Washington and Detroit at Baltimore among others with Chicago at New York.

New York Cleveland Chicago Washington Boston Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Toronto Rochester Buffalo Montreal Miami Columbus Havana Richmond Milwaukee Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh St Philadelphia St. Louis Philadelphia

Tigers explode for 16 in rout of Boston Red Sox

Detroit, powered by Harvey Kuenn four RBIs and a 20 hit attack, shells Boston 16 to 4. Billy Hoeft earns win as Frank Malzone errors opens a seven run fourth inning. Charley Maxwell and Bill Tuttle each collect four hits.

Boston Detroit Boston Red Sox Billy Hoeti Red Sox Harvey Kuenn Billy Tuttle Charley Maxwell Hoeft

Cincy Remains Ahead In Long 11 Inning Tilt

In an extra innings game Cincinnati outlasted Pittsburgh 7 to 3 after 10 frames with Freese Post Nuxhall and Robinson delivering key RBIs. Clemente two doubled and Kluszewski homered for Pittsburgh while Bailey and Bell also contributed.

Cincy Shades Pittsburgh Nuxhall Crowe LaPalme Imeimnati E—Bailey Rbi—Freese Cle ‘Mente Law Post Rob- Bell Clemente Skinner Inson Long Ward Kluszewski Hr—Freese Robinson S—Robinson Freese Sf—Law Temple McMill Cincinnati Gus Beir Cincinnati Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Ted Kluszewski Redlegs Hoa Preese Thom Walls Clemente del Greco Roberts Shepard

Souchak Sets Pace at Colonial Invitational Golf

Fort Worth Texas star Mike Souchak of Grossinger's New York shot a five under par 211 to seize early lead at 54 holes in the $25,000 Colonial Invitational. He matched the course record set by Ben Hogan in 1946 and Chandler Harper tied last year. Tom Bolt trailed, while Don Finsterwald and Peter Thomson slipped from the pace after rough holes.

Fort Worth Mike Souchak Grossinger New York Souchak Tommy Bolt Bolt Ben Hogan Chandler Harper

Bulldogs Struggle in Field Events Despite Lead on Cinders

Athens Bulldogs led in running events at Ohio University Stadium but lost the meet to Belpre Eagles as Belpre dominated field events. Benny Ball won the 100-yard dash and 40, Larry Russell captured the 880, while Hughes added a 220 win and other Athens athletes placed in multiple events. Coach George Riser slated a Monday meet against Middleport and Jackson.

Athens Belpre Eagles Ohio University Stadium Eagles Belpre Averumton Texins Eany ‘Ball Larry Hughes Pete Wilcoxen Bulldogs Larry Russell Norman Stacey Athens’ Baseballers Hughes Buzz Ball Darrell Coen Hurdies Jim Lee Roger Brown Benny Ball iHughes Turril Fulton Giddings Low Hurdies Wilcox Coen Tredway Russell Stacey Wilcoxen Lee Dash — Hughes Brown Turrill Discus Brook iCowell George Riser Midleport Jackson Ohio University

Panthers Win Section Finals in Eastern Class A Tourney

The Panthers defeated an unspecified opponent Friday to claim the Eastern Division title of the Class A Sectional Baseball Tournament and advance to the District at Ohio University. Oak Hill beat McArthur 84 to win the Eastern Class B bracket. Glenford beat Trimble 10-4 in the Northern bracket. Lancaster edged Logan 14 to 1. Chillicothe defeated Waverly 14 to 3. Lancaster and Chillicothe won the Northern and Western divisions respectively.

Nomerous Sereanwa al Grove Panthers Ohio University Oak Hill McArthur Glenford Trimble Lancaster Logan Chillicothe Waverly

Olympic College shortstop nets four steals in one at bat

In a 13-2 win over Skagit Valley Junior College, Olympic College third baseman Don Jacobs reached first on an error and then stole second, third, and home. A teammate reacted, but Jacobs calmly returned to first and completed a record four stolen bases in a single at bat.

Yremerton Olympic College Walloping Skagit Valley Junior College Olympic Don Jacobs Fon Jacobs Skagit

Athens Golfers Split Weekend Matches at Country Club

Lancaster's Golden Gales defeated Athens High 8-4 at Athens Country Club in a weekend tri school meet. Larry Snyder led Athens with a standout effort as the Gales balanced scoring helped halt the Bulldogs two straight match struggles.

Athens Dick Peters Lancaster Golden Gales Athens Country Club Bulldogs Gales Larry Snyder

Jim Hegan Paces Tribe To 2-1 Win

Cleveland wins 2-1 as Jim Hegan belts a ninth inning double driving in the go ahead run. Don Ferrarese struck out 13 in a losing effort for Baltimore.

Jim Hegan Tribe Baltimore Don Ferrarese Oriole Southpaw Cleveland Busby Woodling Avila Wertz A. Smith Rosen Carrasquel Hegan Lemon Baltimore Adams Boyd Philley Francona Gardner Diering H. Smith Miranda Ferrarese RBI So— Lemon Rer W— Lemon

Jumper Disqualified In Last Week's Relays

Des Moines Drake Relays winner Kent Floerke of Kansas replaces disqualified Lewis Watkins of Lincoln University Jefferson City Missouri. Relays director Bob Karnes cited failure to meet NCAA residence requirements.

Des Moines Kent Floerke Kansas Drake Floerke Lewis Watkins Lincoln University Jefferson City Bob Karnes

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