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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1953

Page

8

Bobcats Open District Four Playoff With Michigan

Ohio University relies on ace Don Kreis as it meets Michigan in Ann Arbor to decide District Four NCAA tournament representation. Kreis, 6-0 this season, seeks a win to extend an eight game OSU streak and secure the Bobcats’ title bid against host Wolverines.

ED Belsho Ann Arbor Mich Ohio University Bob Wren Don Kreis Philo Flinger Bobcats Michigan Wolverines Ananing Sama Scotty Griesheimer Kreis Western Michigan Kalamazoo Broncos Skein Michigan Wolverines Omaha Neb Wren Jack Meh John Bier Sandusky Wolverine Ohioans

Paige Elliott Repeat Shutout Of Indians In 7-5 Loss

Satchel Paige returned to the mound in St. Louis for the Browns and earned the win while Bob Elliott drove in six runs including a bases loaded homer. Cleveland’s offense chipped away with a solo homer by Bob Avila, but the Indians fell 7-5 as New York Yankees held pace and Chicago White Sox in sight.

Chicago Cleveland Indians Satchel Paige Elliott New York Giants Bob Indians Browns RBI New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Mike Garcia White Sox Cleveland AB A Mitchell Ewe Avila Doby Club Rosen Ees Milwaukee Westlake Weeeeone St. Louis Ee Strickland Glynn Brooklyn Sngs Maincm Chakales Gromek Pittsburgh e-McCosky Meyer Lindel Hooper Ceewens Philadelphia New York Simmons Jansen Cincinnati Jinner Podbielan St. Louis Bickford Staley

Weather Favors Indy 500 Run Amid Streak of Records

Indianapolis braces for the 37th 500 mile race with good weather forecast and a near record speed set by Bill Vukovich on the pole. The field features veteran champions Johnny Parsons and Bill Holland, in a race expected to draw up to 200000 fans and a $240000 purse.

Indianapolis Illinois Bill Vukovich Vukovich Troy Ruttman Ruttman Fresno Calif Johnny Parsons Sherman Oaks Victor Bill Holland

Permanent Rose Bowl Marriage Seen By Big Ten Official

A top Big Ten official foresees a permanent Rose Bowl contract with the PCC after the conference approved a three year extension. He says representatives will continue the Pasadena game indefinitely and notes this year's vote as the series' big test in its eighth year.

Champaign Ill Big Ten Pacific Coast PCC

Fights Last Night Report From Hollywood and Detroit

Hollywood bout results list Charney Green of Los Angeles stopping Esau Ferdinand of Francisco and Carl Coates of Baltimore stopping Dave Rollins of Detroit in the 5th round. no further details available.

Hollywood Calif Charney Green Los Angeles Esau Ferdinand Francisco Detroit Carl Coates Baltimore Dave Rollins

Weekend Play May Lead Dodgers Into First Place

Brooklyn Dodgers enter a busy holiday weekend with a five game series versus the Pirates and key NL rivals in pursuit of first place. Milwaukee leads, St. Louis and the Giants factor in, while Brooklyn seeks to extend a recent string of wins and inch ahead in the standings.

Dodgers Ben Phlegar Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Brooklyn Milwaukee Jones St. Louis New York Giants

Baseball season leaders listing and Lima golf event

A dense tally of batting pitching and field leaders across the National and American leagues with names like Schoendienst Campanella Mantle and Vernon. The item closes with notice that The State Left handers Golf Association will hold its annual tournament at Lima's Shawnee Country Club Aug 14-15.

Lima State Lefthanders Golf Association Shawnee Country Club

Hedgewood Fingo Wins Williston Pace at Roosevelt Raceway

Hedgewood Fingo won the Williston pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury N Y stepping mid track to pass Dusty Napoleon by a length with Paul Winyard driving. True Dale surged from last to finish third in 2 06 4 on a fast track, returning $5 90 for 2. Connecticut designates trout stream sections for fly fishermen including Branford River for ladies only.

Westbury N. Y Hedgewood Fingo Williston Roosevelt Raceway Paul Winyard Dusty Napoleon True Dale Hartford Conn Connecticut Branford

Outlook Good for Anglers Over Memorial Day Weekend

Ohio anglers may expect favorable conditions as streams clear or hazy depending on rain. Most lakes are clear to cloudy with bright prospects for fishing. notable catches include a 63 ½ pound shovelhead in the Muskingum River by Richard Reese and a 52 pound shovelhead by Art Ferguson.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Scioto Muskingum Maumee Richard Reese Crooksville Muskingum River Reese Art Ferguson Phiol Wildlife Division Burr Oak Lake Hocking River Walhonding Shade River Licking River Seneca Lake Central Ohio Olentangy Jackson Lake Madison Lake Buckeye Lake Delaware Reservoir

Whitey Ford Extends Streak as Yankees Beat Senators

Whitey Ford pitched the Yankees to a 7-2 win over Washington, extending his undefeated starter record to four straight decisions while allowing only five hits. Bob Elliott hit a bases loaded homer and drove in three for the St. Louis Browns in a 7-5 victory over Cleveland.

Chicago White Sox Washington White Sox Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Whitey Ford Yankees Senators Ford Athletics Mel Parnell Parnell St. Louis Bob Ellett Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Konstanty Sean Sone New York Yankees New York Bob Elliott Browns Cleveland

Memorial Day slate features three OVL games across Meigs County

Ohio Valley League action centers on Reedsville Albany and Syracuse with Heiner's Bread of Middleport facing the Lions at Albany. Nelsonville, tied for first with Heiner's, travels to Reedsville as Max Kinnear makes his managerial debut while continuing as a player. Maurice Currens and Dan Tolgon exit the roster, Carl Dishong and Sanborn added.

Reedsville Albany Syracuse Meigs County Heiner Bread of Sam Jenkins Eagle Nelsonville Crew Kinnear Zaleski High School Ward Phillips Nelsonville Phillips Maurice Currens Dan Tol‘gon Eagles Carl Dishong New Straits

Memorial Day Event At Athens Golf Club

A Memorial Day Tournament will open the summer program at the Athens Country Club. Bob Littler the club pro announced the event yesterday.

Athens Golf Club Athens Country Club Bob Littler

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