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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1957
Page
10
Cleveland Indians general manager Henry Greenberg says he has no intention of resigning despite reports of board opposition. He notes the team’s declining attendance and recent poor World Series showing, while executives deny any move to relocate.
Michigan State University ascends to No. 1 in the national rankings after overtaking Oklahoma, as reported by the Associated Press. The move reflects MSU's recent strong performance and key wins boosting their position atop the poll.
Michigan State repeats as No. 1 in the AP college football poll with 1,797 points to Oklahoma’s 1,704. Michigan State crushed Michigan 35-6 while Oklahoma beat Texas for its 43rd straight win, Texas A&M third, Minnesota fourth, Duke fifth. In baseball notes Sal Maglie fits Yankees plans as Stengel comments and Weiss confirms bid before deadline.
Wisconsin quarterback Sid Williams surged to the Big Ten scoring lead with 25 points in a 23 14 win over Purdue. Don Sutherin of Ohio State trailed with 21 points as seven players tied for third with 18.
Jackson breaks into the top ten in the Ohio AP high school football poll as the Wolverines rise to ninth behind Warren Harding and Massillon. Benedictine and Purcell move up, DeVilbiss climbs to fourth, and familiar teams like Massillon, Warren Harding, and Canton McKinley remain in the elite, with Wellston noted in the standings.
Tommy Heath, former manager of the Sacramento Solons, declined to confirm plans to take over the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League. Heath, 44, said he may announce something midweek after resigning as Sacramento manager over the weekend.
Miami fullback Dave Thelen leads the Mid-American Conference in rushing with 148 yards on 17 carries and has three touchdowns in two games. Ohio U.’s Les Carney is close with 147 yards on 35 carries, followed by Lovell Coleman Western Michigan, Cagle Curtis Marshall and George Scott Miami with two TDs each. Toledo’s Sam Tisci and Gene Cook pace passing and receiving for the Rockets. Arm strong and Sawyer top the boxing card summaries.
In 1957, Bob Shantz of the Yankees won the American League ERA title with a 2.45 mark after a comeback season. Johnny Podres of the Dodgers captured the National League ERA title with a 2.66 ERA, adding six shutouts to lead the majors. Shantz rose after a midcareer trade, while Podres served in the Navy and posted a 12-9 record.
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell voiced anger over the Sunday fight between the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles and warned of fines for repeat incidents. Seven players were ejected as officials struggled to control the fracas. Browns coach Paul Brown said the 24 7 win should not breed overconfidence ahead of the rematch in Philadelphia.
Residents of Pawnee Oklahoma rally behind Abe Abbington an 18 year old Negro high school football player after a ruptured intestine from a game with Hominy. He underwent a five hour operation last week and has received blood transfusions from six white teammates. The Pawnee High School girls pep club held a prayer meeting for his recovery.
Used construction equipment for sale near Wellston Ohio includes a Caterpillar D8 with tilting bulldozer and rear drum unit priced at 3500, a D6 with LeTourneau unit at 2500, and an International TD-14 with Hughes Keenan CM2R crane at 5000. Contact L L Freeman Harrison at 3 4491 Evansville Indiana.
Iowa worries over three fumbles and four interceptions in a 47 7 win over Indiana. Don Grothe and Doug Wallace shift to first team at Ohio State while Don Yeazel is promoted. Wisconsin and Purdue injury updates and quarterback changes surface as teams prepare for upcoming games.
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