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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1958

Page

8

Braves Pound Five Yank Pitchers In World Series Opener

Lew Burdette's seven run first inning sparked the Braves to a 13-5 rout of the Yankees. Hank Bauer and Mickey Mantle homered for New York as Burdette pitched a complete game and became the first pitcher in 21 years to win four straight against the same club in World Series play. Mantle now has 11 career World Series homers, second to Babe Ruth.

Warren Spahn Braves Burdette Hank Bauer Mickey Mantle Yanks Lew Lefty Gomez New York Giants Bucky Walters Cincinnati Detroit Elston Howard Howard Norm Siebern Bauer Mantle Babe Ruth Hank Hammers Yankees Whitey Ford New York Milwaukee

Burdette Homers In Milwaukee Debut Series Game

Lew Burdette homered in Milwaukee County Stadium in the World Series second game, his first home run there after five prior road dingers. The Yankees discuss early series hitting woes, with Larsen on the bench and Mantle already homering multiple times this season. The Braves carry a .329 team BA through two games, while the Yankees chase past memory of 1937 scoring feats and 1946 champion St Louis ties.

Lew Burdette Milwaukee County Stadium Burdette Los Angeles Coliseum Cincinnati Crosley Field Red Schoendienst Murry Dickson Enos Slaughter St. Louis Ards Braves Yanks Chicago Cubs

Swede Folley Bout Sought for World Title Challenger

The National Boxing Association proposed a bout between Sweden's Ingemar Johansson and Zora Folley of Chandler Arizona to decide the rightful challenger for the world heavyweight title. Johansson, who recently stopped Eddie Machen in one round, was named No 2 challenger behind Folley for Floyd Patterson's crown.

Milwaukee National Boxing Association Today Ingemar Johansson Sweden Zora Folley Chandler, Ariz Johansson Eddie Machen NBA Folley Floyd Patterson

Ham and Turkey Shoot Set at Lake Burr Oak

A ham and turkey shooting event will be held Sunday at the Sportsman's Club near Boat Dock No. 2 on Lake Burr Oak. Targets include trap and stationary, with starting time at 12 30 p.m.

Sportsman's Club Lake Burr Oak Boat Dock No

1958 World Series Box Score Milwaukee at New York Game Two

The box score shows New York lights Mantle Howard Siebern Skowron and Kubek facing Milwaukee pitchers Burdette and Monroe with Bruton Mathews Aaron and Covington supplying key hits. Final 5 to 13 in favor of New York, with 46 367 attendance and receipts around 277 263.6.

Milwaukee New York Bauer McDougald Mantle Cf Howard Lf Siebern If Skowron Ib K Slaughter Richardson RH Bros ‘Bruton Ef Ee Eeek Schoendienst Mathews Aaron Rf Logan Ss Bi Burdette P Bucks Covington Carey Dickson Logan Torre Hr— Bruton Burdette Mantle Crandall Pafko Bree

Braves Dominate Yankees In Second World Series Game

In Milwaukee the Braves blasted seven first inning runs and coasted to a 13 5 victory over the Yankees. Lew Burdette allowed three homers but shut down New York early as Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews sparked the big inning. Mantle hit two homers for the Yankees but the deficit proved insurmountable.

Milwaukee Yankees Yogi Berra Lew Burdette Mickey Mantle Braves Billy Bruton Red Schoendienst Bob Turley Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Bob Berra Turley Aaron Wee Covington Schoendinst Duke Maas Frank Torre Elston Howard del Crandall Johnny Logan Burdette Mathews Covington Mantle Crandall Zach Monroe Bruton Schoendienst Andy Pafko Hank Bauer Gil McDougald Juan Pizarro Norm Siebern Moose Skowron Bobby Richardson

Bulldogs Aim To End Middleport's Three-Game Win Streak

Athens hosts Middleport at 8 p.m. as the Bulldogs seek victory to halt the Jackets three game run. Key players include quarterback Bobby Nelson and backs Crooks Harris Whitlock Hartinger, with Eddie Blake and Mark Kelly anchored on the line.

Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Athens Eddie Crooks Walter Harris Crooks Jackets Nelsonville Gene Abbott Harlon Whitlock Dave Hartinger Thompson Steve Baily Mark Kelly Kit Neal George Miller Eddie Blake Pete Werner Boone Hindy

Anthony to Fight McBride in Baltimore Heavyweight Bout

Anthony, 24 from New York City, seeks a second win in a month over Archie McBride in Baltimore. NBC televises the 10 round heavyweight bout at 9 p.m. EST after a Syracuse decision over McBride last month and Anthony’s rise to No. 2 in the light heavy division.

Baltimore Tony Anthony Archie McBride NBC Anthony McBride Syracuse New York City

Carrasquel Traded To Orioles For Williams

Milwaukee Orioles manager Paul Richards swapped Dick Williams to Kansas City for Chico Carrasquel. Williams hit .279 in 136 games this year mainly in the outfield and at first and third base. Carrasquel, who joined Kansas City from Cleveland last spring, batted .234 with 34 RBIs in about 100 fewer at bats while covering shortstop and third base.

Milwaukee Oriole Paul Richards Baltimore Dick Williams Kansas City Chico Carrasquel Williams Orioles Carrasquel Cleveland

Bobcats and Kent State Wesky Clash In MAC Thriller

Kent State and Ohio University renew the Mid American Conference rivalry Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Keys include Kent State’s Gerry King and Martin Testa against Ohio U standout Henry Scott and quarterback Dick Mostardo. Both teams hope for a landmark MAC win before about 10 000 fans.

Bobcats K. State Kent State Ohio University Kent Memorial Stadium Gerry King King Ohio U Martin Testa Henry Scott Bobcat Ohio Stadium Badlands Xavier Baldwin-Wallace Ohio U. Posse Youngstown Toledo B- W MAC John Henry Martin Bill Hess Martin Trevor Rees Dick Mostardo Chuck Stobart Bob Harrison Bob Brooks Jim Massarelli Paul Gallagher Joe Trevis Jim Wood Joe Dean John McCormick Terry Mallett Dick Greeni

Top college grid tests hit this weekend lineups

Defense phase to get test in top tilts as Oklahoma faces Oregon and USC hosts North Carolina while Army unveils bazooka formation against opponents. Notre Dame meets SMU, Michigan State clashes with Michigan, and Ohio State, Auburn, Mississippi, Iowa, Wisconsin, Clemson also play key foes.

Oklahoma Army Jim Tatum North Carolina Tar Heels Southern California Los Angeles USC Oregon Bud Wilkinson West Point Navy Penn State Red Blaik South Carolina Notre Dame Southern Methodist Don Meredith Nick Pietrosante Michigan State Michigan Washington State Bob Newman California Joe Kapp Nbc-Tv Ohio State Buckeyes Washington Minnesota Auburn Tiny Chattanooga Mississippi Trinity of Texas Iowa Air Force Academy Wisconsin Marquette Clemson Maryland

Steelers Will Watch Backs Steelers Will Watch Backs

Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker evaluates the Cleveland Browns backfield trio Mitchell Brown and Bolden as explosive playmakers. He stresses containing them to secure a possible victory as the Browns visit in week two of the NFL season.

Pittsburgh Mitchell Brown Bolden Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Parker Browns Steelers Bob Mitchell Denver Colo University of Illinois Detroit Lions Jim Brown Syracuse Hempstead N. Y Leroy Bolden Michigan State Flint Mich

HVA Managers To Plan Games

The Hocking Valley Association schedules rescheduled games beginning Sunday. Managers must arrange makeups with opponents to complete the second half in the original order for teams with multiple rainouts. Each manager is responsible for coordinating unreported games.

HVA Hocking Valley Association

Dodgers Gross Estimated At Four Million In L A Debut

An unofficial estimate places the Los Angeles Dodgers first season gross at over four million dollars. Figures cited come from Coliseum General Manager Bill Nicholas.

Los Angeles Dodgers Coliseum Bill Nicholas

Civic Groups Use City Rink For 25 Dollar Fees

The article notes that civic groups clubs and other organizations may use the city rink and staff for two afternoon blocks 2:00 to 4:30 p m on Saturdays and Sundays and for evenings Monday Tuesday and Thursday for a 25 dollar charge per session.

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U S Picks Peruvian For Davis Cup Play

The United States selects a young five member team including teens Earl Buchholz Jr Chris Crawford Barry MacKay Hamilton Richardson and Peru’s Alex Olmedo to challenge Australia for the Davis Cup with non playing captain Perry T Jones declaring a strong chance to win.

San Francisco United States Australia Perry T. Jones Earl Buchholz, Jr St. Louis Chris Crawford Piedmont Calif Barry MacKay Dayton Ohio Hamilton Richardson Washington, D.C Alex Olmedo Peru The University of South California

Boxers Sanchez-Nabbed Wins and Knockouts Reported

Mauro Vazquez from Mexico City knocked out Jimmy Moser of Los Angeles in a Los Angeles bout. Yvon Durelle of Baie Ste. Anne knocked out Louis Jones of Rockford in Moncton New Brunswick.

Los Angeles Mauro Vazquez Mexico City Jimmy Moser Moncton N. B Yvon Durelle Baie Ste Anne Louis Jones Rockford, Ill

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