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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
11
The Redlegs defeated the Braves 5-4 to narrow their gap to two games in the first division. Bobby Thomson and Joe Adee supplied the power while Milwaukee remains a beer scene, and Warren Sp. provided key contributions in the late innings.
Bob Lemon endured a third straight loss in the opener, walking the bases full to force in the winning run for Chicago, but he won the nightcap with a pinch single in the eighth. Cleveland stayed a half game ahead of the White Sox.
About 85 motorcyclists from Ohio and neighboring states gather at the Athens County Fairgrounds for the Three-Star Athens Motorcycle Club race meet. Time trials begin at 11 am with nine events, featuring experts led by Bobby Hill and Paul Golsmith. Amateur racers include Charlie Best and Steve Haban. Preceding events include novice heats and multiple finals, with free admission for Local Junior Deputy Sheriffs League members and Children’s Home youngsters.
Kent State track teams travel to Ohio University for a Saturday dual meet coached by Jim Johnson. The freshmen run first with varsity following. Kent State aims for its sole season win as Bowling Green meet was canceled. Ohio's Tom Kerley leads strong throwers heading to All Ohio.
Beulah Park steward Monte West resigns in protest after the state racing commission overturned a decision by Weil and two other stewards that voided a claim for the horse Marys Frank from Beulah’s May 7 second race. The resignation takes effect next Monday and is addressed to Beulah Park Jockey Club president Robert J. Dienst.
Chicago report states center Tom Donahue from Wake Forest College has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Donahue, a 1953 NFL draft pick from Altoona Pennsylvania, reported to training camp after entering service.
Ohio golfers top the field at the $15,000 Fort Wayne Open as Dow Finsterwald of Bedford Heights moves into the lead with a solid second round. George Bayer of Cincinnati trims six strokes from par at Elks Country Club with rounds of 34 and 32.
EVANSTON, Ill. Michigan sophomore ace Barry MacKay meets defending Big Ten champion Al Kuhn of Northester in a semifinal. The winner is favored to take the conference crown. Kuhn’s only loss this season came in an extra set to MacKay. Kuhn opened with a 6 2 7 5 victory over Purdue’s Karabell. MacKay beat Indiana’s John Hironimus 6 3 1.
The first American Legion trapshoot championships will be held in Middletown on August 14 at the Middletown Sportsmen's Club ranges. Cecil Run yan, commander of Middletown Post 218, announced the event.
The Ohio based junior tourney returns to Springlawn Country Club for the 79th edition with centers at Columbus and surrounding areas. Participants include athletes from 41 colleges and high schools as they compete in two days of events culminating in finals. Norwood coach resigns after 11 years as head basketball coach amid the CINCINNATI Aaron Championships opening day, with no successor named.
Athens High School leads golf contenders with players Snyder Jim Rutkoskle Ken Collins and Ron Grogan in a field that includes Columbus Aquinas Massillon and Cincinnati Elder as two days of state events open in Columbus. Baseball Class A and B action features Massillon Benedictine Elder and Mansfield in early pairings while tennis qualifiers loom with Middletown and other doubles entrants listed among many Ohio programs.
In Columbus, Michigan Wolverines enter the Big Ten track and field championship as favorites. Key events include discus and sprints with top contenders aiming for titles and national telecast attention.
Williams expected to make his first regular season appearance tonight against Washington. General Manager Cronin said he would wire American League HQ to activate Williams from the restricted list. The 36 year old will be eligible once notified, marking a return for Boston.
Park superintendent Joe Morrow reports 87 flamingo chicks hatched this season at Miami Park. The previous record was 72 in 1952, with 41 eggs still to hatch. Morrow predicts the total could surpass 100.
Albany plays Chauncey Longstreth, McArthur, The Plains and New Marshfield across May and June. Matchups include Albany at Chauncey, Albany at The Plains, McArthur at Albany and The Plains at Chauncey with dates in May and June.
Young Jerry Hoyt, eyeing pole position, refused to plan until the green flag. Gusts up to 36 mph slowed qualifying as Hoyt earned pole at 140.045 mph in the Jim Robbins Special, with Tony Bettenhausen second on 139.985 mph in the Chapman Special. Jack McGrath set a track record of 142.580 mph on day two, grabbing the outside front-row spot as Memorial Day wins loom.
University of Oklahoma basketball announces its 1985-86 schedule starting December 3 with a road game at Indiana in Bloomington. Athletic director Carroll C. Widdoes notes the schedule includes Dec 3 at Indiana, Dec 8 at Morris Harvey, Dec 10 Ohio Wesleyan, Dec 13 Marietta, Dec 15 Marshall, Dec 25 at Western Michigan, Jan 2 at Toledo, and a March 1 game listed.
King Philey, once Pike's Peak record holder, now 70, warns that racing must slow. He predicts a future automobile of high quality but urges reducing speed to not exceed 80 and to control it. The remarks reflect a shift toward safer, more controlled performance in auto racing.
In Los Angeles Carlos Cha vez wins a decision over Morris Leviene after twelve rounds. The card lists Melvin Barker scoring a win in Austin and Donose defeating Cardenas, with venues in San Jose and San Antonio.
In New Carlisle Ohio the Committee For Good Sportsmanship calls for Ohio High School Athletic Commissioner H W Emschler to resign over biased officiating in Tecumseh High School basketball protests. A Portsmouth game protest failed and criticism questions the commissioner's ability to settle disputes and fix tournament schedules.
Clouded by an unexpectedly large field Nashua centers attention as jockeys maneuver for position in the 1 3/16 mile Pimlico race. Trainer Joe Inzelone suggests options with six in the lineup while Eddie Arcaro plans a cautious trip to strike later.
Lafayette India sixty college golfers tackle Purdue's hilly south course in the Big Ten golf tournament. Purdue and Minnesota hold undefeated team records as they bid for the championship, with Ohio State the defending title. The course plays 692 yards for par.
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