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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

7

Delay Favors Bums In World Series Tilt

Don Newcombe and Don Larsen prepared at Ebbets Field as rain postponed the game 24 hours. Maglie rested by the delay, while Stengel and Alston shuffled lineups seeking an edge in the opening of the World Series at Brooklyn versus the Yankees.

Joe Reichler Brooklyn Don Newcombe Don Larsen New York Ebbets Field Eisenhower Sal Maglie Dodgers Yankees Newcombe Casey Stengel Yankee Walter Alston Dodger Maglie Alston Marglie Larsen Stengel Tom Sturdivant Billy Martin Andy Carey Jerry Coleman Bill Skowron Joe Collins Sandy Amoros Carl Furillo Roy Campanella

Clarence Hinnant Bids for National Light Heavyweight Fame

Washington fighter Clarence Hinnant, a hometown knockout specialist from Capitol Arena, faces Tony Anthony of New York in a 10 round bid for national light heavyweight recognition tonight.

Washington Clarence Hinnant Tony Anthony New York Capitol Arena

OU Runners Face Morehead State in Season Opener

Ohio University hosts Morehead State in a cross country meet at the OU Stadium beginning at 1 30 p m. Coach Jim Rolfe relies on veterans Frank Nixon John Lent Wally Guenther and Fred Dickey to challenge Carl Deaton of Morehead State in the opener.

Morehead State Jim Rolfe Ohio University Bobcat Carl Deaton Morehead Ohio Rolfes Frank Nixon Denton John Lent Wally Guenther Fred Dickey Bobcats Ohio University Stadium

Boxing results from three cities report outpoints and scores

In Los Angeles Phil Kim from Honolulu defeated Carlos Chao on points while Al Andrews of St Paul beat Leroy Green in Minneapolis Kansas City. Kid Choco from Trenton outpointed Clifton Bradley of Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Phil Kim Honolulu Carlos Chao Minneapolis al Andrews St. Paul Leroy Green Kanssa City Philadelphia Kid Chocolate Trenton N. J Clifton Bradley

Brooks Fear Berra Most Not Mantle Says Robinson

Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson says Yogi Berra is the Dodgers’ biggest problem not Mickey Mantle. He notes Berra’s clutch hitting could doom the Yankees, while Mantle remains the league leader in batting and RBIs. Robinson emphasizes respect for the Yankees’ toughness and aims to prove Dodgers are equally strong.

Brooklyn Dodgers Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Jackie Robinson New York Mantle Berra Jackie Yogi Yankees Robinson

World Series Glance Backward Highlights Past Series Moments

Thirty years, twenty five, fifteen, and five years ago today memories mark pivotal World Series games. Burleigh Grimes pitched a two hitter for the St Louis Cardinals in 1925, Al Simmons homered for Philadelphia Athletics, Charley Keller fueled a Yankees win in 1947, Eddie Lopat shut down the Giants in 1951, and Billy Martin sparked a last inning rally for the Yankees in 1964.

Burleigh Grimes St. Louis Philadelphia A’s al Simmons A’s Charley Keller Yankees Dodgers Eddie Lopat Yanks Giants

Gallia County Gun Club to Hold Turkey Shoot

Gallia County Gun Club plans a turkey shoot on November 11 with a Browning shotgun and a .22 rifle as prizes. Membership will close soon as the 100-member quota nears fulfillment, announced by President Tom Comer. Twenty three members attended the dinner meeting at the club house near Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Coast Offer Attracts Nats

Washington plans under consideration to move the American League team to California. President Calvin Griffith said the Griffith family would keep control if the move occurs while Los Angeles officials bid for a franchise. The Nats finished eighth in recent seasons and lagged in attendance.

Washington California Washington Post Times Herald Calvin Griffith New York City Los Angeles Griffith New York San Francisco

Home gym of former lightweight champ Jimmy Carter in New York

The article notes Jimmy Carter a former lightweight boxing champion maintains a small gym in his residence in South Ozone Park New York. It highlights his modest training space and continued involvement in boxing.

Jimmy Carter South Ozone Park N.Y

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