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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1958

Page

13

Athens Bulldogs Vow First Victory Over Nelsonville Hounds

In a battle for cellar status in the SECUL Athens hosts Nelsonville in a Friday night showdown. Nelsonville, 1-4-0, faces Athens, eager for its first win as coach Don Eskey reshuffles veterans and features freshman back Bill Kunzman and quarterback Bob Nelson with support from Stufflebean on defense.

Gray Oervices UE Athens Nelsonville Secul Jim Zentmeyer Nelsonville Greyhounds Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Don Eskey Bob Penrod Gallipolis Greyco Greyhounds Gary Stufflebean Stufflebean Greg Sanders Buzzy Ball Dale Stanley Dick Blosser Bucky Mechem Dick Bacon Russ Wickerham Bob Nelson Mont Bennett Robin Gardner Larry Riggs Larry Baker Eskey

Indians To Remain In Cleveland Amid Move Speculation

Cleveland owners announced the Indians will stay in Cleveland after a directors poll. William R. Daley said the club is here to stay, citing strong local support and a goal to restore Cleveland as baseball’s leading city. He warned the move question should not be raised again.

Cleveland Indians William R. Daley Daley

Ramos Again Leads Gopher Ball Pitchers

Washington righthander Pedro Ramos repeated as the American League gopher ball leader in 1958 while trimming homers allowed to 36. Don Newcombe and Johnny Antonelli tied for the National League crown with 31, as Robin Roberts yielded 30. Newcombe and Antonelli struggled most with Dodgers and Brewers batters, while Ramos allowed nine homers to Boston and Detroit. Roberts had led with 46 in 1956 and 40 in 1957.

New York Washington Pedro Ramos Don Newcombe Cincinnati Johnny Antonelli San Francisco Philadelphia Robin Roberts Newcombe Antonelli Roberts Ramos Boston Detroit Jackie Jensen Red Sox Senators Billy Pierce Kansas City Ralph Terry Jim Bunning Chicago Wynn Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Frank Thomas Bill Mazeroski Milwaukee Phils

Hawks Riding High In NHL

The Chicago Black Hawks climbed to the top of the NHL standings with three wins and a tie, including a 7-2 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. They sit one point ahead of the Montreal Canadiens, who beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a late rally.

Hawks NHL Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Pirates Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs

Yankees name Ed Lopat minor league pitching coach

The New York Yankees announce Ed Lopat as minor league pitching coach. The former left handed star has managed the Richmond club in the International League for three seasons and will tutor pitchers at minor league camps and serve as roving instructor during the season.

New York New York Yankees Ed Lopat Lopat Richmond

Hall of Fame Names Nine New Members

The National Football Foundation names nine new Hall of Fame inductees led by Charles Barrett Cornello David Campbell Harvard Marshall Goldberg Pittsburgh Harry Kipke Michigan Francis Lund Minnesota Frank Schwab Lafayette Harry Stuhldreher Notre Dame Harry Kilinger Young Washington and Lee Tad Jones Yale Six living members will be honored with President Eisenhower at the Foundation dinner in New York on October 28 where the President receives the first gold medal award.

New York National Football Foundation Charles Barrett Cornell David C. Campbell Harvard Marshall Biggie) Goldberg Pittsburgh Harry Kipke Michigan Francis Pug) Lund Minnesota Frank John Dutch) Schwab Lafayette Harry Stuhldreher Notre Dame Harry Killinger Cy) Young Washington and Lee Thomas Albert Tad) Jones Yale Barrett Campbell Jones Eisenhower Foundation

Bobcats Aim for First Win at Kenyon

Ohio University's soccer team travels to Kenyon for a key road game after a 3-1 loss to Ohio State. Coach John McComb notes defensive lapses but stresses team spirit as the Bobcats seek a breakthrough and equity in seven remaining games.

Kenyon Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State John McComb McComb Lucian Paul Herby Hochhauser Buckeyes OSU Don Griffith Bucks Bobcat Keethler Denison

Weekend Card for Top Ten Ohio High School Football

The Associated Press list spotlights top teams Warren Harding Canton Central Catholic Massillon Mansfield Alliance Cleveland Glenville Cleveland Cathedral Latin Cleveland John Adams Marion Harding Findlay Springfield Hamilton Dayton Fairfield Youngstown East Raven Newark Zanesville in the weekend slate.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Warren Harding Canton Central Catholic Massillon Mansfield Alliance Cleveland Glenville

Ohio University-Bobcats Aim to End Miami Streak

Ohio University Bobcats, 3-1, seek a victory over Miami to snap a 1942 drought and shake the Mid-American race. The Miami win would cement their pennant bid, while Bowling Green and other MAC contests headline the Saturday schedule across several Ohio colleges.

Columbus Ohio University Bobcats Miami Redskins Bowl Green Toledo Marshall Kent State Kent Big Ten Indiana Ohio State Bowling Green Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum Capital Wooster Akron Denison Heidelberg Mount Union Wittenberg Hiram Otterbein

Merchant's Double's Classic Standings and Results

Local pool standings list Rex Snider Dave Strawn and Kenny Sams among top scorers with team totals. Sams Smith pair claim team high 427 single and 1175 three-game series. Les Smith posts high 236 single and 634 for three games in the weekly results.

Rex Snider Dave Strawn de Ae Bob Gagle Desse Griffith Kenny Sams Les Smith Glenn Byard Gene Leffler Shannon’s Firestone Ray Duckler Cloyce Martin Carl Murphy Skip Ridenour Don Strawn Dick Kovaleski Ht Duncan Larry Miller Sams & Smith Duncan & Mill Stroh Shannon’s Firestone Snider & Strawn Ridenour & Murphy Leffier & Byard Strawn & Kovaleski Sportland Athens TV Commonwealth Telephone el Campus Beasley & Mathews Ted Williams Ae Em Belk Simpson Tele Campus Bar Gruttemeyer Nwe Smith Wovua Nna Sinnett — Nae D Williams Hileo Scereteins Bridgewater Machine Ee Martin Duncan Ee Griffith One K. Sams Ewe Nme B. Gage A P. Graham Ee Stanley Martin Heaters D. Duncan Griffith Ambassador Laundry Dan Dandies Athens Office Supply Royal McBee Bridgewater Machine

Yankees Share 8759 Each In 1958 World Series Payout

Commissioner Ford Frick announced World Series shares showing New York players earned 32 winning shares at 8759 dollars each totaling 2863 dollars more than losers. Milwaukee's losers received 5896 dollars per man, while winners' total fell 165 dollars short of 1957 Braves.

New York New York Yankees Ford Frick Yanks Milwaukee Braves Virgil Trucks Murry Dickson Kansas City Sal Maglie Fritz Brickell Bobby del Greco Johnny James Frick

Nishitetsu Lions Tie Breaker Win Over Giants in Japan Series

Pitcher Kazuhisa Inao struck out and held the Yomiuri Giants to three runs while belting a decisive home run in the ninth. The victory left Nishitetsu 3 2 ahead in the best of seven.

Fukuoka Japan Nishitetsu Lions Kazuhisa Inao Yomiuri Giants Giants

Mayville Beats Valley City Teachers 12–6 in Open Game

Mayville clashed with Valley City Teachers and posted a 12 to 6 win. Southern of Dakota led Sioux Falls 21 to 0 in their contest as the day’s scoring unfolded.

Mayville Valley City Southern Sioux Falls

Ohio U Buckeyes House Team at Lake Hope Before Homecoming

Ohio University coach Bill Hess plans to keep the football squad at Lake Hope Lodge overnight after a brief workout. The aim is to keep players away from Homecoming activities before the Miami game Saturday, continuing a Hess practice from his Hayes days. The Green and White Club will move the team in a caravan of VW trucks to the lakeside retreat.

Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeyes Bill Hess Ohio University Lake Hope Bobcats Miami Hess Hayes Columbus Ohio U Green and White Lake Hope Lodge

Coach Christie Dies At 90 In Berkeley

Walter Christie, famed track coach for over four decades and head of the 1924 U S Olympic team, died at 90 in a Berkeley rest home. He coached at California, Williams, Columbia, Princeton, and the Naval Academy, guiding Cal to 1921 22 and 23 national titles and overseeing Edwards Track Stadiums rise. His pupils included Eddie Beeson, former world high jump record holder, and Karl Shattuck, once world hammer throw mark holder.

Berkeley Calif Walter Christie University of California Williams College Columbia Princeton Naval Academy California Cal Edwards Eddie Beeson Karl Shattuck

Heavies Clash In TV Fight At Madison Square Garden

New York telecast features George Chuvalo of Toronto and Pat McMurtry of Tacoma in a 10 round heavyweight bout. Chuvalo, 21, touted as a rising star, is a 7-5 favorite over McMurtry who holds a 29-2-1 record and has knocked out 23 opponents. McMurtry, a former Marine, favors an aggressive opponent and could provide a decisive challenge.

New York Madison Square Garden George Chuvalo Toronto Pat McMurtry Tacoma Chuvalo Rocky Marciano McMurtry Pat Georgie

Boxing notes from California bouts and cancellations

Hollywood and Sacramento fight items note Boots Monroe of Los Angeles stopping opponent Herman Marquez of Stockton. A Stockton bout featuring Willie Morton against Domasco Collazo in Sacramento was canceled.

Hollywood Calif Boots Monroe Los Angeles Herman Marquez Stockton Sacramento Willie Morton Domasco Collazo

Buckeyes Set to Welcome Indiana in Big Showdown

Indiana lags 1-2 after losses to Notre Dame West Virginia and Iowa while Ohio State arrives unbeaten before about 83 000 fans. The Hoosiers as 21 point underdogs face the Bucks whose ground attack has overwhelmed opponents. Coach Phil Dickens returns from suspension and adapts to improve Indiana play as they try to restrain a heavy Bucks line.

Badgers Purdue Iowa Atlanta Auburn Georgia Tech Army Virginia West Point Reece Whitley Michigan State Boilermakers Big Ten Ohio State Indiana Navy All America Bob Reissnyder Tulane Norfolk Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi Sammy Baugh Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Fritz Howell Golumbus Hoosiers Bucks Invaders Ohio Phil Dickens Notre Dame West Virginia

Homecoming Event Schedule Sponsored by Alumni Association

The Alumni Association sponsors homecoming events including luncheons coffee hours and campus dances. A halftime queen trophy presentation by Dwight Rutherford along with multiple personal and house decoration trophies. 19 candidates for queen and 13 housing units decorated. WOUB will cover pep rally parade game and dances with live and taped broadcasts.

Richland Ave Dwight Rutherford Alumni Association Katherine Figg Athens

Trap Shoot Planned by Hocking Valley Sportsmen

The Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association will stage a trap shoot starting at 10 a.m. Sunday on Radford Road with trap and still targets. Prizes include hams and turkeys. A regular meeting is scheduled at 8 this evening.

Hocking Valley Sportsmen's Association Radford Road

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