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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

15

Hughes Decision Gives Athens New Crack at Title

Athens stormed from behind to beat Logan 6 to 5 on the Bulldog field, led by Hughes with a clutch triple and the tying run in the ninth. Ramseth earned the win as Athens moves to 36 on the season and keeps pressure on the northern division race in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. The victory sets up a decisive showdown with Logan at Logan on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the division crown and a shot at the league title.

Buna Athens Bulldog Ed Randow Chieftains Logan Gallipolis Larry Hughes Tom Cady Barney Gas Hughes Chuck Ramseth Bulldogs Neil Baker Fred ‘Emerson Dick Shaw

OU Freshmen Rally To Beat Rio Grande 4-3

Ohio University freshmen edged Rio Grande 4-3 at Waltons inpie and Jim with Bowen’s ninth inning homer delivering the winning run. Walton’s two triples fueled the comeback as Rio Grande pitcher George Richardson homered at the plate but allowed six hits and six errors by the Redmen shaped the doomed defense. The three Rio Grande hurlers worked three innings each while Duane Baker fanned three in relief.

Waltons Inpie Jim Bowen Ohio University Rio Grande Bobbittens Walton Ohio State George Richardson Bobkittens Howver Myrot Stallsmith John Kresse Redmen Richardson Stallsmith Jerry Davidson Ralph Wigal Frank Richey Duane Baker de Doren al Eber Baker Ohio UT Flyers Bill Frederick Bier Bob Wren Marshall Ohio Jay ‘Thompson Hinkel Hinkle Indianapolis American Association Bobcats Thompson Ron Nakatsuji Frederick Nakatsuji Dick Fishbaugh Bowling Gren OU Park

Gil C Willeep Faces Rematch With Git Cadi Tonight

A downhill bout features veteran Gil C Willeep and rising contender Git Cadi from Las Anges in a nationally televised rematch on CHS at 9 pm EST. Pep, 32, seeks peak form after a contentious split decision in 10 rounds that sparked suspensions and revived talk of past featherweight supremacy.

Willeep Git Cadi Las Anges CHS Ddamakers Pep Sion Gen March Parks, Air Force Base California Sandy Sade Ier Jadil Oppor

Rochester Leads International League in Percentage Power

Rochester Red Wings hold the top position by percentage in the International League standings with a half game back in win loss. Hoch led Toronto 3-1 as Syracuse and Richmond split a double header with the Chiefs taking the opener 2-1 and the Virginians defeating Syracuse 3-0. Columbus Havana doubleheader was rained out.

Rochester Associated Press Rochester Red Wings Hoch Toronto Suffalo Montreal Royals Maple Leafs Syra‘Fuse Richmond Chiefs

Edge Omaha and Toledo Tops Colonels in Extra Inning Victory

Edge Omaha beat St. Paul 7 6 in 10 innings as nine pitchers were used by the Saints. Toledo downed Louisville 11 3 behind Bob Trowbridge. Moe Savransky limited Indianapolis to six hits in Charleston 6 4 win. Minneapolis edged Denver 8 4 as Bud Byerly preserved the lead with a relief effort. The same teams meet tonight.

Omaha Toledo Colonels Associated Press St. Paul Saints American Association Bob Trowbridge Schitter Louisville Charleston Moe Savransky Indianapolis Joe Margoneri Minneapolis Denver Bears Bud Byerly Denver

College Baseball Scores Roundup

Illinois Normal edged Illinois 9 to 7. Indiana defeated Butler 8 to 1. Knox beat Monmouth 5 to 4. Northern Illinois won 6 to 4 over Wheaton. Lake Forest topped North Central 6 to 4.

Illinois Normal Linois Indiana Butler Knox Monmouth Northern Ilinois Wheaton Lake Forest North Central Omy

Blue Devils Send Five To State Track Meet

Galliapolis coach Clarence Thompson will take five Blue Devils to the state track meet in Columbus Friday and Saturday. Team members are Byron Knutsen in the mile, Parl Jenkins in the broad jump and 220, John Milhoan, Ronnie Fisher, and Lewis Philips in the mile relay.

Gallipolis Clarence Thompson Blue Devils Columbus Byron Knutsen Parl Jenkins Jenkins John Milhoan Ronnie Fisher Lewis Philiplips

Ohio U and Miami Favored to Extend MAC Titles

Ohio University golf seeks a fifth straight MAC team title while Miami aims for an eighth consecutive track crown as the conference spring events unfold at Athens with golf at the Athens Country Club and tennis on OU courts. Track prelims start Friday with champions decided Saturday.

Rowland Comudun Ohio University Miami Bobcats Redskins Jayne University of Detroit Western Michigan Way Athens Country Club

Archie Out Title Rematch Talk Mounts

San Francisco report says a rematch between Rocky Marciano and Don Cockell is favored for London possibly in September. Cockell’s camp prefers London while Marciano’s crew backs England. Cockell notes he would adapt tactics for a possible return.

Archie San Francisco Rocky Marciano Don Cockell London Cockell Marciano England International Boxng Club Fnal New York

Standings and Results Highlight Early Baseball Schedule

Standings show Chicago at New York 1 pm and other 1 pm games from Tuesday. Results list New York 1 Chicago 0 and Boston 10 Cleveland 3 among others. Thursday schedule features Brooklyn at St Louis 7 pm and Cincinnati 9. Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia at Chicago postponed. Whitey Ford pitched a shutout for the Yankees 1-0 over Chicago White Sox. Adcock led the Braves with three singles and a home run in a 9-4 win over the New York Giants.

Chicago New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Washington St. Paul Omaha Charleston Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Denver Brooklyn St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Whitey Ford Yankees Chicago White Sox Battin Toe Adcock Braves New York Giants Waukee Louis

Speed Gale Wins Feature at Lebanon Raceway

Eight year old black gelding Speed Gale won the featured Class B pace at Lebanon Raceway last night. Driven by H. Foist and owned by Russell Van Blari cam and Wilbur Banister of North Warren Ohio. Payouts were 27.00, 9.20 and 5.60 with a mile time of 2 10 2.5. Daily double totaled 1129.60 as crowd turnout dipped to 1776 with total bets of 53,535 dollars due to chilly weather.

Lebanon Raceway H. Foist Russell van’ Blari Cam Wilbur Banister North Warren Ohio

Herd Defeats Ohio Tennis Team Again

Ohio University fell to Marshall in a 6-5 loss as OU tried to stave off an winless season. Doubles teams struggled though Roger Fenneman and Al Ludium won in three sets 6-2 4-6 8-6. Joe Saxgio and other singles players battled hard but OU could not secure enough points. They travel to Kent State Tuesday.

Gordon Hope Western Michigan Tom Jones Miami Fiscus Dave Wood Dick Smail Ohio University Kent State Danny Forlani Forlani Jim Farrell Ed. Foster Jack Vredevelt Charles Donnelly Bowling Green Ohio U Kent State Marshall Western Reserve Toledo Ohio Onio University Bobcats Roger Fenneman al Ludium Bui Lagonegro Paul Cowlen Joe Saggio Dick Nellis al Dudlum Joe Saxgio Ponent Bill Lagonegro Paul Cowlen Bel Carl Hutchinson

Nats Weigh Trades as Rival Clubs Circle key players

Washington officials survey options as rumors link the Senators to trades. Yankees eye Porterfield and McDermott while Cleveland seeks Vernon. White Sox show interest in Sievers and Chicago's Altobelli and Regalado are discussed, with possible offers for Groth.

Washington Ing Calvin Griffith New York Yankees Bob Porterfield Mickey McDerott Cleveland Indians Mickey Vernon Chicago White Sox Nat Roy Siever Boston Red Sox Eadie Yos New York Indians Vernon Wye Philley Wally Westlake Joe Altobelli Rudy Regalado Griffith Senators Altobelli Regalado Cleveland Indianapolis Porterfield McDermott Elston Howard Yankees White Sox Johnny Groth Sievers

Speed Way Driver Manuel Ayulo Dies After Practice Crash

Manuel Ayulo, 33, from Burbank California, died after crashing at the southwest turn during a Memorial Day 500 mile practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He had hoped to qualify for the race for the sixth time and had finished 13th in the 500 the previous two years.

Manuel Ayulo Indianapolis Motor Speedway Burbank Calif Speedway Ayula Jack McGrath

Bier Hinkle Retire 14 as Bobcats Defeat Airmen 5-0

Bobcats beat Airmen 5-0 with Bier and Hinkle combining for 14. The win highlights a strong pitching duel and early season momentum for the Bobcats.

Bier Hinkle Bobcats Clip Airmen

Pitchers Pace Majors Show 39th Shutout Count

The major leagues see a surge in strong pitching with 89 shutouts so far this season. Larry Jackson and Whitey Ford delivered key no run games for St Louis and the Yankees while Alex Kellner won for Kansas City. Milwaukee edged New York and Cincinnati toppled Pittsburgh as Boston beat Cleveland and Baltimore defeated Detroit.

Pitet Larry Jackson Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinal Alex Kellner Kansas City Athletics Washington Whitey Ford New Yorkankees Chicago Brooks Jackson Red Schoendienst Ken Boyer Erskine Jim’ Hughes

Buchtel's Foe To Be Drawn

Drawings for the Class Games will be held Friday at 10 am with finals scheduled Saturday at a designated site.

Buchtel

Dupas Beats Ryff In Ten Rounds For First Pro Win

New Orleans light heavyweight Dupas defeated Frankie Ryff in a ten round decision before a record New Orleans crowd. The boxers fought for a return match as fans disputed the ruling amid the large attendance.

MLW Louisiana Frites Internab New York Alph Dupas New Orleans New

Racine Romps Over Falcons To 14-7

Racine Tornadoes win 14 to 7 over Wahama White Falcons on a first inning burst. Jack Paugh doubles and three RBIs lead Racine as four Falcons collect hits. Larry Taylor allows four hits while walking 12 in seven innings.

Racine Tornadoes Ralph Sayre Wahama White Falcons Racine Falson Wildness Birds Jack Pah Johnny Marks Wahamans David’ Roush Roush Tornadoes Sim Larry ‘Taylor Doug Graham Jo Cunditt Dan Flee Ler Falcons David Roush Charles Roush Kenny Taylor Jack Paugh Paugh Doub

Milwaukee pitcher faces gopher ball woes in season struggle

The Milwaukee hurler frets over a high gopher ball rate while boasting a 5-1 record. He says he will not worry as long as his pitching holds and the offense provides support, citing Willie Mays and John Thompson as benchmarks from a recent game.

Milwaukee Vey Milwn Willie Mays Jnk Thompson New York Sean Vonley

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