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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1957
Page
12
Burdette Leads Dodgers to a crucial edge as the Yankees face their worst spot since the 1955 World Series. The game reflection notes the Dodgers dominance and New York’s fragile position.
The Yankees suffer a 1-0 loss as Mickey Mantle hurts his right shoulder and is uncertain for Wednesday's game. Whitey Ford allows six hits with the decisive sixth inning containing Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron contributing to Milwaukee's win. Red Schoendienst injuries deepen New York worries while Bob Turley faces Bob Buhl in the potential clincher.
Cincinnati Purcell’s high scoring team rose into the AP top ten as 43 editors ranked state teams. Warren Harding and Massillon retained their spots, while Jackson moved up after remaining unbeaten. Fremont Ross slipped to fourth as Benedictine climbed to third following a 47-7 win. Troy fell from eighth to out of the top ten.
Ohio University begins its varsity soccer era under head coach John McComb with a season opener at Denison. The Bobcats, led by returning co captains Ralph Buff and Mahmut Iris, aim to build for 1958 as four league games are scheduled including trips to Slippery Rock and Dayton and a home date with Ohio Wesleyan.
Wellston High School unveils 1957 58 SECAL schedule with 14 league games two with Oak Hill and single tilts with Chesapeake and Coal Grove. Coach Jim Rockwell's team will start 18 game agenda at home December 3 against Chesapeake followed by December 6 league game at Athens.
Bowling Green defeats Delaware 7-0 as a 67 yard pass from Don Nehlen to Bob Ramlow sets the final score in Newark. The Falcons improve to 3-0 while Delaware remains winless in two starts as the key play comes on a third down with 30 yards to go.
AHL All-Stars beat Cleveland 7 to 5 in an exhibition, while Toronto and Boston posted 7 to 7 and 5 to 5 ties respectively against NHL opponents. Buffalo and Quebec also appeared in exhibition play with 2 to 5 results noted.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association will increase expense payments for athletes in regional and state minor sports for a one year trial. Payments vary by sport and distance, with base per day amounts and per coach rules. The plan, costing about 40000, also reduces district basketball take from 15 to 10 percent to fund the changes.
Houston defeated Atlanta 2 1 to win the Dixie Series for the second straight year, four games to two. Tom Hughes pitched four hits, and Ruben Amaro hit a two run homer to seal the title, marking the first Texas League repeat as Dixie Champion in 32 years.
Indian team announces Bobby Bragan age 39 will replace Kerby Farrell as manager. General Manager Hank Greenberg says Bragan, ex National League catcher and 1960 Pirates manager, signed to a one year contract.
A player reflects on a near miss noting a poor play and bad execution. He admits misjudging an opponent’s speed and accepting a bad outcome. The remark conveys sports frustration and accountability after a decisive moment.
Eddie praises his hustle and speed after a tough play saying he believed he could beat the throw, lunged for the base, and felt certain he was safe if the fielder had charged. He credits quick thinking and speed in avoiding a close out.
The quote describes an athlete’s frustration as a leg injury interrupts a planned return to peak speed just as progress appeared to take hold. He reflects on the difficulty of resilience and the timing of setbacks during recovery.
Analysis notes Mantle remains a threat at bat but is now viewed as a bigger danger on the bases. The speaker adds that all Yankees pose a threat from the mound, while Mantle is no longer seen as a pure batter.
Robert W. Broeg of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was elected president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America at the annual meeting. He succeeds Dan Daniel of the New York World Telegram Sun. Lester J. Biederman of the Pittsburgh Press was elected vice president, with Frank Gibbons Earl Lawson and Allen Lewis named as directors.
Oklahoma holds No. 1 in the AP college football poll for the third straight week with 1 047 points. Michigan State is runner up with 906 points as Texas A M rises to third. Army joins the top 20 for the first time, replacing Navy after a loss to North Carolina. Arkansas 3 0 after beating Texas Christian tops the second ten.
The NHL starts its 41st season with heavy trades reshaping rosters. Chicago Black Hawks are expected to rise from last place into playoff contention while Montreal Canadiens aim to reclaim the title, with Detroit Red Wings the defending champions. The season opens tonight as the Black Hawks host the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Cleveland Barons host the Hershey Bears at the Arena on Wednesday night to open the 1957 58 American Hockey League season in a benefit game for the Cleveland Society for Crippled Children.
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