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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1958

Page

8

Yankees Rally To 18th World Title Over Braves

The New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Braves 6-2 to capture their 18th world title in 38 years and the eighth in 12 years. Pitching carried the win as Don Larsen and Bob Turley silenced Milwaukee, with Turley earning series MVP honors after delivering two durable relief performances. Del Crandall belted a sixth inning homer but Milwaukee left eight men on base in a series that exposed flaws in the Braves’ lineup while praising Casey Stengel’s managing.

Joe Reichler Milwaukee New York Yankees Casey Stengel Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves Stengel Yankee Elston Howard Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Burdette Yankees Frank Torre Braves Don Larsen Bob Turley Larsen Turley Wes Covington Eddie Mathews Crandall Mathews Hank Aaron Covington Joe Adcock Ryne Duren Warren Spahn

Ohio University Faces Dayton and Jackson Test under Eskey

Athens seeks first win as Don Eskey's team travels to Dayton and Jackson. Fullback Carl Surrett leads an offensive charge hoping to break the ice while the gridiron season reaches its midpoint.

Athens Don Eskey Warriors Jackson Way Carl Surrett

OU Harriers Beat Marshall For First Win

The Ohio University cross country team swept the first four places to beat Marshall 16 to 43, first win in three meets. Fred Dickey led with 22 58.2, followed by Bob Flury Don Redman Neil Holden, and Charles Gordon.

Ohio University Marshall Bobcats Fred Dickey Bob Flury Don Redman Neil Holden Falcon Charles Gordon Jerry Jones Rod King Bobcat Butch Oglesby Flury Oglesby Keith Locke Huntington W. Va Locke Dickey Pittsburgh

Bobcats Favored Over Flyers in Ohio U Homecoming

Ohio University football opens a four point favorite against Dayton Flyers at UC Stadium at 2 15 p m. Hess hopes full strength including injured Larry Pratt as OU backs face Kerr’s Dayton attack with Smolik passing and a strong front line led by Karas and Korutz.

Ohio University University of Dayton Flyers Bill Hess UC Stadium Hess Gem City Gibbons Hotel Miami Marshall Flyers Larry Pratt Bobcat Kent State Chuck Stobart Bob Harrison John Dickason Bob Brooks Bud Kerr San Francisco 49Ers Kerr Mel Smolik Bowling Green Bobcats Chuck Malloy Brendan P. O'Leary Vince Palyan Palyan Dayton Jerry Raiff Raiff Emil Karas Bill Korutz George Markley al Adkins Joe Tache Steve Palenchar Cliff Harestad

Burdette loses as Turley wins in tight Yankee clash

Box score shows Burdette takes the loss while Turley earns the win. McMahon and Larsen drive key hits with Bruton Aaron Mathews pairing noted for Larson’s three defensive assignments. Batters struck out include Burdette Howard Mantle Kubek and Turley. Official scorers Gorman Flaherty Barlick Berry Umont and Jackowski listed at positions.

Burdette McMahon Larsen Turley Berra Kubek Mantle Bruton Aaron Mathews Torre Howard Bauer Crandall Milwaukee New York Abrhbioa Covington Lf Logan P McMahon Adcock E—Torre McDougald Skowron New York i Hr—Crandall Howard S—Torre Howard Turley Sf—Kubek

Billy Maxwell Footwork Changes Spark Golf Balance

Morrison Golf notes Billy Maxwell, a compact, stocky swinger, remains a tour leader without major titles. He shifted from toe impact to heel-down footing to improve balance and coordination. occasional right heel lift disrupts downswing timing and shot distance.

Billy Maxwell Billy Bobby Jones King Features Syndicate Inc

Boxing action for Gutierrez and Rodrigues results

Alvaro Gutierrez of Mexico outpointed Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles in a 145 to 147 decision. Leroy Jeffrey of Detroit knocked out Jesse Rodrigues of Youngstown at 130 to 124 in Toledo, Ohio.

Los Angeles Alvaro Gutierrez Mexico Tombstone Smith Toledo Ohio Leroy Jeffrey Detroit Jesse Rodrigues Youngstown

Arm y Notre Dame To End Series All Big One For College Boys

Army visits Notre Dame in a rare second meeting in the series as No. 3 Navy Cadets clash with No. 4 Notre Dame in a major week of college football with top teams like LSU Miami Oklahoma Texas Auburn Kentucky Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State Illinois Clemson Vanderbilt Michigan State Penn State Oregon USC on the schedule.

Jack Clary Associated Press Associated Ress Miami Lousiana State Hurricanes Bengals Army Notre Dame Southwest Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin Purdue Ohio State Illinois SEC Mississippi Tulane Clemson Vanderbilt Michigan State Pitt Panthers Oregon Southern California West Coast

Merchants Doubles Classic Results and Standings

The weekly bowling results show Rex Snider and Dve Strawam leading with 592 points in the merchant doubles classic with teams like Sams and Smith posting high scores. Les Smith records the high single game at 227 and the season high 616. Team results include Sams and Smith 4 and Strawn and Kovaleski 4 in the week’s play.

Rex Snider D've Strawam Bob Gagle Des. Griffith Kenny Sams Les Smith Kay Duckler Martin Glenn Byard Tiene Settler Carl Murphy Skip Riden Duncan Lar Miller Don Strawn Eam Sams & Smith Byard & Leffler Shannon's Duncan & Miller Streh's Ridenour & Murphy Snider Strawn Strawn & Kovale

Willie KirklandHits Three Late Wins For Giants In Phillies Rivalry

Rookie Willie Kirkland of the San Francisco Giants hit home runs late in three games to decide as many contests against the Philadelphia Phillies. The article lists team and individual high scores including T. Stanley and J. Daft with various high marks.

Willie Kirkland San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies

Senators Star Albie Pearson Joins Havana Reds

Albie Pearson of the Senators, Roman Mejias of the Pirates and Willie Tasby of the Orioles will play with the Havana Reds in the Cuban Winter League.

Albie Pearson Senators Roman Mejias Pirates Willie Tasby Orioles Havana Reds

Cardinals Aims to Upset Browns In Coping With Confidence

Cleveland hosts Chicago as Frank Ivy warns the Browns may be overconfident. Ivy recalls Oklahoma struggles and says Chicago’s bold double wing could stumble a complacent Cleveland unit. Cards showcase rookie Crow who rushed 83 yards for a kickoff TD and Reynolds with 16 completions for 228 yards and two scores.

Cleveland Frank Pop) Ivy Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Browns Ivy Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Browns Paul Brown Washington Redskins John Crow M. C. Reynolds Redskins Cards

Massillon Topples State Rivalry In Unbeatens Clash

Ohio high school football fans await a slate of top ten showdowns this weekend. Benedictine, ranked six, meets Massillon, ranked two, both sporting three wins, while four other top ten teams square off including Harding, Cathedral Latin, Alliance, Ursuline, Libbey, Springfield, Chaminade, and Troy in key battles.

Columbus Cleveland Bendictine Massillon Marion Harding Elyria Ohio Benedictine Tigers Alliance Warren Harding East Liverpool Cleveland Cathedral Latin Cleveland East Youngstown Ursuline Toledo Libbey Lima Springfield Dayton Chaminade Troy Sidney

Harvard Opens 85th Football Season

Harvard begins its 85th football season as the team aims to build on a storied history and set a new tone under the current coaching staff.

Harvard

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