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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1957

Page

13

Robinson Soph of Year Named for 1957

Cincinnati's Frank Robinson named AP sophomore of the year. credits manager Birdie Tebbetts for guidance. Robinson, 22, discusses six months of Marine reserve training and notes 57 of 182 BWAA ballots favored his name. Don Drysdale and Don Blasingame trail in votes. Robinson batted .322 as a sophomore after a .290 rookie season.

Mal Schechter Parris Island S. C Cincinnati Frank Robinson Associated Press Birdie Tebbetts Redley Robinson Birdie Baseball Writers Assn. of America Don Drysdale Los Angeles Brooklyn Dodgers

Contenders loom as Robinson weighs options for title defense

Basilio waits on Sugar Ray Robinson and the International Boxing Club to decide a title defense. Spider Webb faces Willie Vaughn at Madison Square Garden with Webb a 13 to 5 favorite. Gene Fullmer meets Neal Rivers on Nov 15 and Rory Calhoun faces Bobby Boyd on Nov 22, as contenders press for a title shot.

New York Carmen Basilio Sugar Ray Robinson International Boxing Club Spider Webb Chicago Willie Vaughn Los Angeles Madison Square Garden Webb Gene Fullmer Neal Rivers the Garden Rory Calhoun Bobby Boyd Calhoun Rocky Castellani Robinson

Kentucky says deer hunting ban error includes Ohio

A Kentucky Fish and Wildlife spokesman says an order barring out of state hunters from deer hunting in Kentucky was a mistake. Ohio was included in the ban though Ohio hunters are permitted, so the order does not apply to Ohio residents.

Frankfort

MSU Leads In Offense In Big Ten Stats

Michigan State tops the Big Ten offensive stats with 395.5 yards per game in conference play. Ohio State is second in total offense, Illinois leads passing, and Iowa holds top defensive marks including 4.7 points allowed per game. Individual leaders include Don Clark of Ohio State and MSU's Walt Kowalczyk and Jim Ninowski.

Spartans Ohio State Ohio MSU Illinois Iowa Don Clark Walt Kowalczyk Jim Ninowski Tom Haller Clinois Clark Ninowski

Weekend College Football Schedule Snapshot

A dense list of games across regions including Capital at Marietta Boston U at George Washington Villanova at Miami and many more. Key matchups feature Power Five programs like Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin and Penn State with multiple night games and regional showdowns.

Capital Marietta Boston George Washington Villanova Miami Ohio Ashland Edinboro Bluffton Manchester Bowling Green Central State Kentucky Detroit Cincinnati Dayton Wichita Night Taylor Defiance Ohio Northern Denison Waynesburg Findlay

Bobcats Seek Homecoming Win in Ohio U Clash

Ohio University prepares for a homecoming clash with Western Michigan as both teams contend with flu outbreaks and fumbles. Key OU players include Myron Lepore at center, Buckles at fullback, and Yates and Gallagher on the line and ends. The game hinges on protecting the ball and stopping Western Michigan’s rushing power.

White Widdeemen Bobcat Desantis Jim Hilles Larry Buckles Tom Redman Frank Dunigan Les Carney Buckles Ohio Logan Ohio U Vern Smith Dave Kuenzli Ed Ciesinski Gnimocemoh Eibeeh-Seibeej Myron Lepore Youngstown Gallagher Garrison Western MAC

Yankees Fines Refunded After Club Controversy

Yogi Berra and four other Yankees received refunds for fines from a brawl in a New York nightclub last May. Berra Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford and Johnny Bucks were fined amounts ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars. Billy Martin got his refund after being traded to Kansas City. The club did not publicly confirm the fines or refunds.

New York Yogi Berra New York Yankees Berra Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Johnny Bucks Bucks Billy Martin

Buckeye deep in Big Ten clash with winless Northwestern

Ohio State leads 16 of 22 starters from Ohio as Ara Parseghian brings Northwestern to Columbus hoping to end a five game skid. The Buckeyes eye Rose Bowl pacing Iowa and stay on track with lineup shifts including Cannavino and Baldacci. McKeiver handles punting and yards as the teams meet in a homecoming style showdown.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Northwestern Texas Christian Bucks Evanston Crew Wisconsin Iowa Joe Cannavino Tom Baldacci Cats John Talley Delaware Wilmer Fowler Big Ten Mansfield Bob McKeiver

Pleasure craft growing bigger for 30 to 40 foot outboards

A Montreal shipbuilder George Le Page unveiled a 31 foot fiberglass over mahogany pleasure boat designed for eight. The yacht tested 4000 miles with two 40 horsepower outboards, weighing about 2000 pounds with gear. Industry talks of larger cruisers follow motor advances as cost and trailer ease keep outboards attractive.

Midlands Montreal Quebec George le Page Gaston Phoenix Phoenix Font du Lac Wis

Bears Coaching Staff Split Rumors Surface

The Sun Times reports dissension rumors within the Chicago Bears coaching staff as owner George Halas calls them ridiculous. Observers blame coaching inadequacies and anticipate a possible staff shakeup before the season ends amid a 1-4 start and tension involving Shaughnessy Johnson and Paddy Driscoll.

Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Bears George Halas Bears The Clark Shaughnessy Halas Shaughnessy

Bulldogs Travel to Logan for vital league clash

Athens and Logan meet in a SECAL showdown as the flu depleted Bulldogs seek a win to climb into a share of second place. Coach Don Eskey faces quarterback uncertainty with Brent Cornwell sidelined by illness and Bobby Nelson of limited experience ready if needed.

Athens Bulldog Don Eskey Brent Cornwell Louis Ruman Jack Gaskins Larry Smith Pomeroy Max Schwarzel Eskey Bobby Nelson Cornwell Gary Douglas Russ Wickerham Larry Riggs Les Cornwell Mike White Dick Blosser Gaskins Smith Schwarzel Alan McGrath Roman Dick Knight Buz Ball Jim Sweeney Vic Stanson Richard Life Bulldogs Chieftains Lynn Strait Logan Wellston Strait Ken Stevens Gene Morgan Mike Brown Ed Dalton Carl Gaffin Dick Schmidt Larry Wells Ed Bryant Mike McBride Heine Meyer

Balding Leads San Diego Open At Midpoint

Canadian Al Balding holds a two stroke lead at the San Diego Open after 36 holes with a 13 under par 131. Don Finsterwald of Tequesta Florida and Athens Ohio sit 136 after 36 holes.

San Diego al Balding Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Athens Ohio

Sports scoreboard fragment shows mixed results

The text lists several teams and scores including Figg Shop 1, East End Carry Out 2, Jeffreys 2, Swearingens 1, Logans 2, Sigma Phi Gamma, and Neal Florist 0 tied to Fiscus Radio 3 as part of a brief score roundup from an event likely in a local league.

Fiscus Radio Neal Florist Figg Shop East End Jeffreys Swearingens Logans Sigma Phi Gamma See Ee Eee Eee Jeffreys Fiscus See Eee Eee Ene Easler’s Eee Eeane Swearingens Eere Fosters Ie En Ees Robinson Bros Jones Buick E. End Figg Shoup

Ohio Ranks Fifth In U S Small Boat Ownership

Ohio lists 290,098 small craft and 108,000 acres of inland lake water across 100 lakes with 1,125 miles of shoreline plus 400 miles along the Ohio River and 241 miles of Lake Erie shoreline. The Mid American Boat Show comes to Cleveland Public Hall January 25 to February 2. Season tickets go on sale for BPAA All-Star Bowling tournament for fans with 15 to 35 dollars. The World Series of bowling takes place in Minneapolis January 10 to 19.

Ohio U. S Ohio River Lake Erie Cleveland Public Hall Minneapolis

Frank Torre Breaks In With Milwaukee in 1957 Season

Milwaukee reserve first baseman Frank Torre marks a milestone in 1957 as he begins his season with the team he played for last year. The move signals a notable transition for Torre within the club.

Milwaukee Frank Torre

Platts MO 200 W Union Tor Sales

Brief notice lists Platts MO address 200 West Union for sales at tor line. Phone 31679 referenced. Readable text indicates a local sales listing with location and contact.

Friday Schedule Hits Athens Logan Gallipolis Matches

Friday fixtures list high school football games across Ohio towns including Athens at Logan Pomeroy at Gallipolis Jackson at Middleport Nelsonville at Wellston Little Reds at Rutland Chauncey at B Malta McConnelsville Glouster at New Lexington Rio Grande at McArthur Ripley at Point Pleasant Eastern at Southwestern Hannan at Kgger Creek Trimble at The Plains on Saturday’s slate.

Athens Logan Pomeroy Gallipolis Jackson Middleport Nelsonville Wellston Little Reds Rutland Chauncey Malta-McConnelsville Glouster New Lexington Rio Grande McArthur Ripley Point Pleasant Eastern Southwestern Hannan Kgger Creek the Plains

Area Basketball Friday Night Preview

Friday night prompts Buchtel at Glenford and Rome Canaan at Carthage Troy while Saturday hosts Albany versus Harrisonville in district matchups.

Buchtel Glenford Rome-Canaan Carthage-Troy Albany Harrisonville

Collegian Signs Cincinnati Redlegs Prospect

The Cincinnati Redlegs sign Herb Kosten a 21 year old third baseman and captain of the University of Alabama baseball team.

Cincinnati CinciNnati Redlegs Herb Kosten University of Alabama

Milwaukee Breaks NL Western Drought in 1957 World Series

Milwaukee reached the 1957 World Series marking the first NL western team in the final since 1946 when the St. Louis Cardinals won the NL title.

Milwaukee St. Louis Cardinal

Cleveland To Replace Injured Browns Linebacker Noll

The Cleveland Browns plan to place Chuck Noll on injured reserve after breaking an arm, ending his season. Stan Sheriff, a 222 pound end, is expected to replace him, having worked out with Cleveland after being released by San Francisco. Sheriff starred at Cal Poly and was drafted by Los Angeles in 1954 before a Steelers stint and Army service. Galen Fiss moves into Noll’s role as coach Paul Brown expects Sheriff to provide insurance. Harold Bradley was previously placed on IR to make roster room.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Chuck Noll Stan Sheriff San Francisco 49Ers Sheriff Browns League Park Cal Poly Los Angeles Rams Pittsburgh Steelers 49Ers Galen Fiss Noll Paul Brown Brown Harold Bradley Lew Carpenter

Boxing results from multiple U S bouts listed

In Vancouver B C Archie Moore defeated Bobby Mitchell by decision in San Diego. In Omaha Neb Bobby Scanon stopped Wallace Bud Smith in Cincinnati. Revere Mass Pat McCarthy outpointed Bobby Soares in Boston with Providence 8 results.

Vancouver B. V Archie Moore San Diego Bobby Mitchell Omaha Neb San Francisco Bobby Scanon Wallace Bud Smith Cincinnati Revere Mass Pat McCarthy Boston Bobby Soares Providence

New York Defeats Boston 3-0 as Toronto Tops Montreal 3-1

In NHL action the New York team shutout Boston 3-0 while Toronto defeated Montreal 3-1. The games showcased strong goaltending and timely scoring from key players.

NHL New York Boston Toronto Montreal

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