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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1954
Page
8
Ohio University golfers place second in the Ohio Intercollegiate Tournament held at Ohio State University. Scotty Russell provides coverage of the team's strong showing and standings against other colleges.
Ohio State captured the Ohio Intercollegiate title with a four man total of 596 led by Larry Munsie 73 74 147. Ohio University finished second at 620 as Dick Small Scotty Russell and Jack Algeo counted scores for a 153 total. Michigan State, Western Michigan and others competed in the 20 school field at the Scarlet Course.
The Brooklyn Dodgers, guided by Walter Alston, inch into a first place tie with Philadelphia despite a recent scoring dip. Over 10 games they have 27 runs, while opponents tally 31. team batting falls to .259 with just three homers. Six wins, four losses, aided by strong pitching led by Carl Erskine. The Cubs visit for two games, then Pittsburgh hosts five, with a hopeful five wins in seven. Phils and Cardinals split a pair. Detroit falls to Boston as Williams fails to hit but Jensen delivers a three‑run homer feeding Boston’s comeback.
126 pound champion Sandy Saddler drops a split decision to Hoacine Khalfi at St. Nicholas Arena as Khalfi uses speed and a solid right. Bassett falls to Orlando Zulueta in Brooklyn, with Zulueta earning a unanimous verdict.
Pomeroy traveling bowling team moved into first place Sunday in a 126-team handicap event in Dayton. The group atop the field with 26 teams yet to roll, chasing a $500 prize. Members include Renzo Machini, Paul Clifford, Wesley Belles, Frank Kungle, Bill Hovatter and Rich Davis, with accompanying spouses Mrs Kungie and Mrs Hovatter.
Thomas B. Metzger rushed the court after referee Theodore Horn waived his son out on a fifth personal foul. He wrestled the official to the floor. the referee sustained bruises and facial cuts. Metzger received a riot jail sentence and a $50 fine.
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano prepares to defend his title against Ezzard Charles on June 17. His last bout before the date was a knockout win over Roland La Starza on September 24, 1953.
A list of league leaders including Avila and Cleveland in runs and hits with 378 and 42 respectively, Rosen tied for home runs at six alongside other stars, Jablonski and Musial pace batting and fielding, with pitching leaders Lemon Lopat Haddix and Raschi noted across teams. The data spans multiple teams including St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and Detroit.
Jockey Herbert Cavalier, 19, from New Orleans, is paralyzed and listed in very critical condition after a three horse wreck at Sportsman's Park yesterday. Fellow riders William Carroll of Chicago and Ronnie Baldwin of Warren Ohio, both 22, sustained minor injuries. Cavalier rode Skitterygusset, which fell and was struck by Carroll and Baldwin's mounts.
In Oxford, the Mid American Conference tournament features OU home games against Xavier and Western Reserve at 3 15 on Friday and 2 00 on Saturday. The track and tennis events are listed for Marshall College Huntington IW and VA venues.
Lebannon Ohio Al Coder of Cardington drove Dutch Parlay to first in both heats of the Class CC feature harness race at Lebanon Raceway. Times were 2.11 4-5 and 2.09 4-5 the latter the spring meet best. The night also saw longshots pay, with three win prices over $20.
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts labels the Philadelphia Phillies as serious contenders for the National League flag only if they acquire another RBI threat. Tebbetts notes the team needs a run producer to boost late offense. Most observers agree with his assessment.
Milwaukee Braves pitchers Chet Nichols and Gene Conley have started to win, filling the slack left by the departure of Johnny Antonelli and Don Liddle in the Thomson deal with the Giants. The Chicago White Sox fared poorly with 24 pinch hitters used and only Bob Keegan delivering. Ted Williams comments on timing after an 8 for 9 stretch, noting his natural cut remains off.
Baltimore hitters struggle with the park's long fences but are buoyed by fan support. Sam Mele hit a 425 foot outsized shot, while manager Jimmy Dykes notes the team is playing better with crowd backing and recalls Bill Veeck on the Browns' road image.
New York, Infielders Ray Jablonski of the St. Louis Cardinals and Bobby Avila of the Cleveland Indians top the major league batting races. Jablonski leads the National League at .379, Avila the American League at .378. Through Monday, Jablonski rose 26 points with a 14-for-30 week, Avila gained 33 points on a 13-for-27 stretch.
Gallipolis Golf Club opens its season with a Red and Blue dinner match on Thursday. Captains pick sides and losers buy dinner for winners. Local golfers from Point Pleasant include George Overholt I G Wolden and George Somerville. Bert Patterson chairs the tournament committee.
Pittsburgh manager Birrlie Tebbetts tabbed southpaw Harry Perkowski to oppose Paul LaPalme of the Pirates. Perkowski seeks his second win after three losses this season as Cincinnati had an off day yesterday.
Cleveland's Rocky Castellani signed to meet champion Carl Olson for the middleweight title in San Francisco at the Cow Palace likely on August 13. The bout has a $125,000 guaranteed purse for Olson, with Castellani receiving 60 percent of the remainder.
Ohio University and Michigan State lead a preliminary list of eighteen schools for District No 4 of the NCAA baseball championship playoffs. The plan provides two automatic qualifiers and two at large entries. Automatic contenders include MAC and Big Ten winners, with Omaha hosting the finals June 10-14. Ohio U. seeks a MAC title and a two-game series win over Western Reserve this weekend to secure postseason play.
Cleveland fans expect a flash crowd of up to 20000 tonight as the Indians open a two game series with the Red Sox. Ted Williams' return has spurred ticket sales, though Boston has struggled, while Cleveland leads the league. Art Houtteman faces Bill Henry in the opener.
Bobby Hughes and Ronnie Delaney set for a 10 round duel at Akron Armory this Thursday. Bevo Francis may join the Harlem Globetrotters on a June to August tour with a Columbus stop possible at Red Bird Stadium.
Gallia golfers set to start qualifying for the Southeastern Ohio Golf Association championship June 25 to 27 at Cambridge. Team led by SOGA champ Howard Joe Baker Saunders begins qualifying next Sunday at the Gallipolis Golf Club.
College baseball summary reports Xavier 5 and Cincinnati Purdue 8 as the final score. Mian tallies a 5 in the game.
Standings show Chicago at Brooklyn at 7 p.m. Hacker against Lees in a 1-2 vs 1-1 clash. St. Louis meets New York at 7:15 p.m. with favorites Staley 2-3 or Hearn 0-3. Milwaukee hosts Philadelphia at 7 p.m. Nichols 2-3 faces Simmons 4-2. Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. Perkowski 1-3 battles LaPalme 0-3. Monday results: Chicago 10 Pittsburgh 6 and Philadelphia 8 St Louis 4. suspended game from Sunday. St Louis 8 Philadelphia 0. Wednesday games: Chicago at Brooklyn 12:30 p.m. and St Louis at New York 12:30 p.m.
New York meets Chicago at 8 30 p m with Morgan 3 0 opposing Trucks 4 0. Boston faces Cleveland at 7 30 p m with Henry 2 1 against Houtteman 1 2. Washington plays Baltimore at 7 p m with McDermott 1 3 against Turley 4 2 or Pillette 2 3. Philadelphia visits Detroit at 2 p m Martin 1 2 against Gromek 6 1. Boston 4 Detroit 3. New York Chicago 1 30 p m. Boston Cleveland 1 p m.
The table shows standings with Indianapolis leading at 22 games and .733, Louisville 18 13, Kansas City 14 14, St. Paul and Minneapolis both 14 14, and Toledo 12 18. Tuesday matches list Minneapolis at Kansas City, Indianapolis at St. Paul, Louisville at Charleston, and Columbus at Toledo.
In New York Hoacine Khalfi 185 outpointed Sandy Saddler 182 in a non title bout. Brooklyn guard Orlando Zulueta 135 outpointed Percy Bas sett 130 in Philadelphia. Edmonton Earl Walls 194 outpointed Freddy Beshore 192 in Los Angeles. Each bout went ten rounds.
Middleport High School coach Dave Winefordner, 25, has resigned after two years of leading the Yellow Jackets to two Southeastern Ohio Athletic League titles and runner up in another sport. He cited long hours and plans no immediate future commitments.
California colt Correlation wins the Pimlico Prep in a stretch duel with Hasty Road, beating Jockey Johnny Adams by a head as Ring King stalks the leaders. The field includes Ring King chasing in the stretch after Cherry Blossom and Chesapeake stakes wins.
The St. Paul Saints toppled the league leaders Indianapolis Indians 3-1 as Louisville closed within four percent games after a 7-1 win over Charleston. Minneapolis edged Kansas City 3-2 in 10 innings, and Toledo split with Columbus, winning 4-3 the opener and 11-4 the nightcap. Ed Lyons hit two homers in Columbus Toledo action accounting for seven runs.
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