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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

12

Burdette Blanks Yanks 5 0 Clinches World Title

Milwaukee wins first world championship as Fred Haney guides Burdette in a 5 0 victory over the New York Yankees in seven game World Series finale. Burdette fans seven, delivers two shutouts in series, Mathews Aaron Hazle Crandall power the run spree.

Hank Aaron Bob Hazle del Crandall Mathews Don Larsen Milwaukee Aaron Hazle Tony Kubek Larsen Logan Kubek Jerry Coleman Coleman Coryington Torre Crandall Tommy Byrne Enos Slaughter Byrne New York Stengel Bill Skowron Mickey Mantle Mantle Bobby Shantz Art Ditmar Tom Sturdivant

Burdette Recalled by Yanks Then Traded to Braves

Lew Burdette recalls being nicknamed "Hey, you" by Casey Stengel in 1950 after failing to secure a Yankees spot. He pitched in exhibition ball, moved to the Braves in 1951 for Johnny Sain, and faced spitball accusations though no proof emerged.

NEW York Lew Burdette New York Yankees Milwaukee Casey Stengel Tom Morgan Tom Burdette Yank Chain Norfolk The Yanks Boston Braves Johnny Sain Joe Collins del Crandall Stengel

Braves Return Home to Bushville Welcome in Milwaukee

Milwaukee erupts in celebration as the World Series champion Braves land. Thousands line Wisconsin Avenue and the airport as fans flood the area, shouting Welcome back to Bushville and swamping ceremonies planned for Fred Haney and the team. The massive turnout reflects a city-wide triumph parade in the making.

Milwaukee Braves Valhalla Ben Barkin Wisconsin Avenue Fred Haney Miles Bushville Bronx

Milwaukee Denies Yankees in Seventh World Series Game

Seventh game at Yankee Stadium sees Milwaukee win 9 to 1 as Cran dall hits a home run and Burdette dominates. Attendance 61,207, net receipts 405,102.07 with shares allocated among commissioners clubs and players. Five games total attendance 394,712 and net receipts 2,475.97.

Yankee Stadium Milwaukee New York Burdette Crandall Larsen Shantz Ditmar Sturdivant Byrne Berra L—Larasen Commissioners

Hole In One Golfers Reveal Loot At Athens Club

October 11 1957 Athens Ohio headline notes hole in one winners Ray Sheppard Walter Pyle Fred Swearingen and Don Reed at Athens Country Club receive prizes from Golf Digest including a mounted golf ball medal certificate and membership card. Life Savers sends a playful box of mints with a jokey letter. Blosser's Restaurant promotes Country Fried Chicken in Logan.

Athens Ohio Ray Sheppard Walter Pyle Fred Swearingen Don Reed Athens Country Club Golf Digest Lady Tick

Athens Bull Dogs Seek Fourth Win at Nelsonville

Athens High School travels to Nelsonville tonight aiming to rebound with a fourth win in five games. Coach Eskey predicts a tight contest as Nelsonville homes for Homecoming and the Bulldogs rely on a seasoned lineup and key playmakers led by Brent Cornwell at quarterback and Max Schwarzel in the backfield.

Athens High School Nelsonville Ven Bulldogs Eskey Tle Max Schwarzel Schwarzel Jackson Jack Gaskins Larry Smith Brent Cornwell Athens Louis Ruman Dick Knight Alan McGrath Jim Sweeney Buz Ball Richard Life Vic Stanson Cornwell Jim Gaskill Life Bulldog Bob Collins Bob McInturg Bill Biggers Russ Wickerham

Angles by Andy Chonko on Yanks Braves World Series tilt

Andy Chonko surveys the Fall Classic with New York as a 12-5 favorite as Milwaukee fights back. Lew Burdette shines in a 4-2 win while Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews pace the Braves. Casey’s calls and missteps haunt the Yankees as lessons about second guessing surface.

Yankees Braves Ford Burdette Haney Kubek Milwaukee Mathews Casey Youse Mantle Jerry Coleman Bombers Bauer Lew Bobby Schantz Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Don Larsen Aaron Schantz

Yogi Berra Sets Four Standards in Series

Yogi Berra, catcher for the losing New York Yankees, set four standards as 11 records were broken and 16 tied in the 1957 World Series won by the Milwaukee Braves. Included in the new marks were new attendance and net receipts standards.

NEW York Yogi Berra New York Yankees Milwaukee Braves

Youngstown Back Tops Small College Rushing

Davey Kimmel of Youngstown Ohio University leads national small college rushing with a 165.3 yard average per game as announced by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics on Tuesday.

Cambridge Mass Ohio University Harvard Bobcats Sporting News Ohio Crimson Youngstown Small College Kansas City Davey Kimmel National Assn. of

Hounds Emphasize Defense In Athens Prep

Athens High under head coach Bob Penrod drills defense this week with three on one drills. Freshmen Hollenbaugh Tolliver and Pickett vie for key offensive and defensive roles while veterans Lechleidner Patton and Monk anchor the line and backfield.

Nelsonville Bob Penrod Greyhounds Dick Moore Cliff Colwell Bob Hollenbaugh Gallipolis Tim Tolliver Colwell Jerry Patton Jerry Steele Steele Penrod Vince Lechleidner Charlie Pickett Pickett Jim (Moe) Elliott Terry Tignor

Pro-Member Event Set for Athens Country Club Sunday

The Athens Country Club hosts a Pro-Member Tournament this Sunday at 11 a.m. Foursomes include one pro from the region and three ACC members competing for low score and best ball. Thirteen pros have signed up. Don Finsterwald may also join. Notable players: Earl Christiansen Athens Don Shock Columbus C C Wilbur Brandenberg Winding Hollow C C Mel Carpenter Groveport Charles Stamm Harold Mizer Zanesville Bob Bisciotti Marietta Army Gianvito Jackson Bob Popp Don Stemble Lancaster Carl Holden New Lexington Jack Hart Parkersburg. Public invited to watch. pairings to be announced in the Sunday Messenger.

Athens Country Club Bob Littler Southeastern Ohio ACC Don Finsterwald Athens Earl Christiansen Don Shock Columbus C. C Wilbur Brandenberg Winding Hollow C. C Mel Carpenter Groveport Charles Stamm Harold Mizer Zanesville Bob Bisciotti Marietta Army

Local grid card notes Saturday matches and NHL scores

Athens at Nelsonville Wollston at Gallipolis Pomeroy at Jackson Logan at Middleport The Plains at Rutland Trimble at McArthur Belpre at Chauncey Ashland Ky at Point Pleasant Crooksville at Glouster North Gallia at Rio Grande Southeastern at Kgger Creek Mercerville vs Eastern at Middleport National Hockey League Montreal 5 Chicago 1 New York 3 Detroit 2 No games today.

Athens Nelsonville Wollston Gallipolis Pomeroy Jackson Logan Middleport the Plains Rutland Trimble McArthur Belpre Chauncey Ashland Point Pleasant Crooksville Glouster North Gallia Rio Grande Southeastern Kgger Creek National Hockey League Montreal Chicago New York Detroit

Complete Line of Archery Accessories for Enthusiasts

A full catalog of archery gear including Gloves Quivers Arm Guards Bow Strings Broadheads and Bear Razorheads offered for archers seeking upgrades and replacements.

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