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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

12

Bavasi enraged by Snider call lets talk turn toward trade

Dodgers vice president E. J. Bavasi blasted Duke Snider over indifference and poor form saying Snider should apply his talent to baseball. Snider denied knowledge of the remarks and said he has no wish to be traded and is happy in Los Angeles.

Milwaukee E. J Buzzy) Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers Duke Snider Bavasi Snider Dodgers Braves Los Angeles

Pafko Leads Braves Past Reds In Night Game Thriller

Andy Pafko slugged a home run a double and a single driving in two runs as the Braves beat the Reds 4-3 in 12 innings in Cincinnati. Warren Spahn failed to complete a win but Hank Aaron delivered the decisive run on a sacrifice fly as Milwaukee moved atop the standings with the only major league action of the night.

Andy Pafko Jackie Robinson Milwaukee Sure Jones Pafko Braves Cincinnati Ol’ Poal San Francisco The Redlegs Warren Saphn Ed Bailey Smoky Burgess Bob Thurman Eddie Miksis Don McMahon Hank Aaron Red Schoendienst Johnny Logan Lown Frank Torre Tom Acker Reds Aaron Schoendienst Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh

Haney Clings To NL President Blast No Retraction

Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney says his criticism of National League President Warren Giles stands and will not be retracted. He met Giles in Cincinnati and apologized for referencing the city while insisting on strict enforcement of the pitcher intent rule.

Cincinnati Fred Haney Warren Giles Milwaukee Braves Giles Milwaukee Brave Haney National League League Mr. Giles Cincinnati Redlegs Redleg Birdie Tebbetts Milwaukee

Standings and schedules in major leagues

STANDINGS REDLEGS BOX. List of planned games across leagues with results from Milwaukee Cincinnati in 12 innings. Wednesday games include Chicago at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Milwaukee amid a dense schedule across the major and Pacific Coast leagues.

St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee

Bowling Tuesday Night Standings and Scores Show Tight Contest

Standish leads with 175 while Whit latch 175 and Taylor 174 close behind. Other top scorers include McAllister 173 Weymiller 171 and Mechem 170. Thursday night bowling results list players Hoffman Abdella and Sohio among participants.

Hoffman Tia Abdella Sohio Aeve Wiedowarr Seo Hospital O. Standish B. Whitlatch P. Taylor P. McAllister R. Weymiller B. Mechem D. Ray G. Butts J. Odenthal F. McGuire

Bremen High School new football and baseball coach named

Lancaster Ohio report states Bob Hastings, Bremen High School football coach for two years, resigned Monday to lead both football and baseball at Brennon High School in Clark County. He starts the position in September.

Lancaster Ohio Bob Hastings Bremen High School Brennon High School Clark County

Rocky Nelson Smashes Three Homers In Twin Bill

Former major league journeyman Rocky Nelson, star for the Montreal affiliate, hit three homers in a twin bill as Toronto split with Rochester. Montreal extended its International League lead to four games over Rochester. Buffalo dropped out of the top, and Miami at Richmond was rained out.

Associated Press Glenn Rocky Nelson Barnum and Bailey Toronto Montreal Maple Leafs Rochester Buffalo Bisons Miami Richmond

Bowling Fete At Nelsonville Thursday Night

Nelsonville reports the Midnight Inn Alleys season results across three league nights. Abdella Bar wins the Monday half and defeats Barber’s in a roll off after rolling 999 in game one. Hoffman GE wins both halves on Tuesday with no roll-off. Kuhn Clothing defeats Sylvania to claim Thursday night league title. Banquet set for 6 15 p.m. at Eagles Hall with trophies and prizes.

Nelsonville Midnight Inn Abdella Bar Barber’s Abdella’s Hoffman GE Kuhn Sylvania Eagles Hall

Idaho’s Gary Simmons Earns AP All America Honorable Mention

Gary Simmons, last season’s Pacific Coast League scoring leader, becomes the first Idaho player to receive All-America recognition by earning AP honorable mention on the All-America team.

Gary Simmons University of Idaho Simmons Associated Press

Carney Aims for Records At Ohio University Track

Ohio University junior Les Carney has broken multiple school marks in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the 880 and mile relays. The 5-10, 175 pound sprinter talks of football as tops and track as conditioning while eyeing a double MAC title in Kalamazoo and a 1959 tryout with the Baltimore Colts.

Ohio University Les Carney Miami Carney Les Sherwood Waltman Ohio Univer Germany Usareur Western Michigan Ira Murchison States Murchison Bronco Stan Huntsman Huntsman Stan Bobcats Baltimore Colts Kalamazoo Michigan

Pete Brennan Stars for Tar Heels with 554 Points

Pete Brennan led the North Carolina Tar Heels in scoring with 554 points and a 21 point per game average. He also posted three other team highs and scored 32 points against Wake Forest and North Carolina State.

Pete Brennan North Carolina Tar Heels Brennan Wake Forest North Carolina State

Browns Trade End Lennie Ford to Packers

Lennie Ford a 32 year old defensive end traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Green Bay Packers for an undisclosed draft choice. At 6 foot 5 and 260 pounds he is viewed as a veteran asset as the Browns continue rebuilding under Coach Paul Brown. Ford has spent eight seasons with Cleveland and is one of the club’s longest tenured players.

Cleveland Lennie Ford Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Ford Browns Paul Wiggin Paul Brown Packers Iou Groza Warren Lahr

The Game Of Golf And The Average Player

Arizona's Bill Wiley argues the top pros play differently from golf but says the public cannot learn the required skills. He contends the correct mental and physical processes are simple and easy to execute and exist only due to knowledge or training gaps.

Arizona Bill Wiley Bill King Features Syndicate Inc

Plains Nips Hounds In Track Meet

The Plains High School track team beat Nelsonville High 59 to 47 in Nelsonville last Friday. Jerry Patton won three events the 100 yard dash the 440 yard dash and the 180 yard low hurdles for the Greyhounds.

The Plains High School Nelsonvile High Nelsonville Jerry Patton Greyhounds Indians Patton R. Adams Bails Caldwell Guess D. Adams McMullen RK. Kittle M. Kittle R. Kittle Matheny Hollenbray Phillips Kelly Walburn Plains Clendenin Tinkham Wilson Thomas Hitchings

Kresse Homers Again as Ohio U. Beats Findlay 7 0

Ohio University pitcher Duane Baker and left fielder John Kresse led a 7 0 win over Findlay College. Kresse delivered a grand slam in the first inning and later added an RBI double. Baker scattered six hits with four strikeouts and one walk, finishing the shutout in 1 hour 50 minutes.

John Kresse Ohio University Kresse Duane Baker Findlay College Bobcats Cats Pete Kares RBI Clarence Tinsman Findlay Tinsman Frank Caruso Charles Stobart al Walton Ohio Caruso Jacobs Jake Jim Bowen Barry Gottlieb Oilers Bob Wren Cincinnati Xavier Kent State Duke Notre Dame Caruso Ss Battaglia Wade Shaw Stobart Sah Bartrome Sb Mayer Hanover Riebel Ss Winche Haggerty Kantola Ank Jordan Wet Kallas Rake Johnson O Keller Eal Heaton Ee Tinsman Walton Freisner Po Oan Ee Gee Keller Kares Jackson Bowen Bandy Gottliebert Sponsellor Bowen Riebel

Who's On First In Phillies Lineup Tonight

Wally Post, long ball hitting outfielder, starts at first base for the Phillies in place of Harry Anderson during a 7 6 exhibition win over the Washington Senators at Connie Mack Stadium. Post, 28, is the fifth player to occupy first base this season as Mayo Smith seeks a reliable option.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Mayo Smith Wally Post Middletown Harry Anderson Washington Senators Connie Mack Stadium Phillies Post Anderson Dave Philley Pancho Herrera Willie Jones Smith

Clean Bill of Health for Two Members in Rose Bowl Plans

The Pacific Coast Conference returns two members to good standing and bowl eligibility, but loses three a year from July. Washington and Southern California are cleared after probation, UCLA must wait another year, while UCLA California and USC withdraw from the conference in 1959. The Rose Bowl report will address how the remaining six teams share profits with the 1960 game at stake.

Portland Orc Pacific Coast Conference Washington Southern California UCLA Idaho California Southern Big Ten Tournament of Roses Southern Cal

Ed Shay Rolls 300 to Lead ABC Singles in Syracuse

Chester Pa engineer Ed Shay rolled a perfect 300 in the American Bowling Congress championships in Syracuse to take the singles lead. He finished with a 733 series after games of 210 and 223, moving ahead of Don Phelps of Minneapolis who held the top spot at 727 since April 10.

Syracuse N.Y Ed Shay Chester ABC Shay Don Phelps Minneapolis Minn

Dodgers Infield Star Promises Speed and Power

A scrambled quote cites Grady Hatton as a Dodger infield key with great range arm and speed, replacing Pee Wee Reese at short. It questions Stengel pennants and notes a 400 hit threshold not yet reached, while referencing Casey Stengel and the Yankees.

Grady Hatton Cincy Casey Stengel Yanks Dodgers Pee Wee Reese

Lemon Rejoins Indians After Arm Surgery Rehab

Bob Lemon, veteran right-hander, returns to Cleveland after elbow surgery last November and aims to pitch soon. He joined batting practice with Larry Doby at Municipal Stadium and plans a workout before the Indians host the Boston Red Sox in a two game series. Lemon reports his arm feels better though he has yet to throw seriously. He wants pitching coach Mel Harder to evaluate his throwing to pinpoint and fix remaining issues.

Cleveland Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians California Lemon Larry Doby Municipal Stadium Indians Boston Red Sox Mel Harder

State Public Links Set for Willoughby

The 1959 state public links championship will be held at Willoughby Shores Country Club in Willoughby Ohio with dates August 6 to 8. Joe Patton secretary of the Ohio Public Links Golf Assn announced next year’s site, following this year’s 72 hole medal play at Snyder Park in Springfield August 6 to 9.

Painesville Ohio Pwillo-Shore Willoughby Joe Patton Ohio Public Links Golf Assn Snyder Park Springfield

Whale Boat Race Called Off for Boat Shortage

San Pedro Calif Junior Chamber of Commerce canceled their Great Whale Boat Race at Los Angeles Harbor after realizing whale boats were not ordered. The group chartered a water taxi and toured the harbor instead.

San Pedro Calif Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Harbor

New York Fighter Crawford Edges Figueiroa in Decision

In Saginaw Michigan Mickey Crawford beat Andy Figueroa by decision. In Chandler Arizona Zora Valley defeated Art Swiden by outpoint in a 10 round bout. The results were reported from Las Vegas and Pittsburgh with multiple locals listed.

New York Mickey Crawford Saginaw Mich Andy Figueroa Las Vegas Zora Valley Chandler, Ariz Art Swiden Pittsburgh

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