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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1957

Page

10

Spahn Tosses Eight-Run Shutout as Braves Lead NL

Spahn improved to 18-4 with an 8-0 victory over the Cubs becoming the NL all time southpaw shutout king and giving Milwaukee a margin atop the standings. Hank Aaron hit his 39th homer as the Braves stretch their lead while the Phillies, Giants, Yankees and Tigers posted other late results in a day of league action.

Warren Spahn Jack Sanford Philadephia Spahn Milwaukee Braves Sanford Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Snahn Pierce St. Louis Cardinals Phils Brooklyn New York Yankees Baltimore Detroit White Sox New York Giants Pittsburgh Cubs Dick Littlefield Hank Aaron Grover Cleveland Alexander Harry Anderson Don Drysdale Billy O'Dell RBI Billy Lees Tom Sturdivant Sal Maglie Yankee Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Boston Yankee Stadium al Kaline Bob Keegan Gerry Staley Billy Hoeft Larry Doby Doby Walt Dropo Willie Mays Danny O'Connell Valmy Thomas Giants Ray Jablonski

Herb Score Eyes Return After Eye Injury

Cleveland Indians star Herb Score says he will pitch again when depth perception is good enough. Four months after a line drive fracture in his right eye, Score reports improved vision but notes difficulty reading the ball off the bat and a desire for full confidence before returning to mound duty.

Cleveland Herb Score Cleveland Indians Gil McDougald New York Yankees Score Tam

Browns Trade with Rams Falls Through Over Zatkoff Retirement

Browns briefly acquired Roger Zatkoff from the Rams for Rudy Bukich but canceled the deal after Zatkoff announced he would retire rather than play on the West Coast. Darrell Brewster suffered a shoulder separation in practice and will miss at least three weeks.

Pasadena Calif Cleveland Browns Roger Zatkoff Rudy Bukich Los Angeles Rams Zatkoff Detroit Browns Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Paul Brown Cleveland Buddy Parker Parker The Rats Darrell Pete) Brewster Bob Freeman

IBC Monopoly Ruling Sticks

NEW YORK The Inter national Boxing Club faces a possible Supreme Court appeal after Judge Sylvester J. Ryan refused to reverse his June 24 ruling that the IBC operated a boxing promotion monopoly. Harry Markson, IBC managing director, said the club would discuss next steps with counsel. The clubs must appeal by Sept. 26.

New York International Boxing Club Supreme Court Washington Sylvester J. Ryan IBC Harry Markson IBC of Ryan Illinois

New Marshfield Edges Nelsonville Nine In Extra Innings

New Marshfield VFW edged Nelsonville Sylvania 6-5 in a Little League game at New Marshfield. Pitcher McKibben earned the win with 17 strikeouts, while Llewellyn's walk and single produced the winning run in the seventh. Rice homered and singled for New Marshfield, with Hubbard and Hannahs power for Sylvania. A postgame note cites a survey by the Outboard Boating Club of America on boating fatalities.

Nelsonville Llewellyn New Marshfield VFW Nelsonville Sylvania McKibben Sylvania Hubbard Hannahs Rice Brooks Smith Stiles

Bobcats Open Grid Season Amid Heat Wave At Ohio U

Ohio University football holds daily two a days in 90 degree heat. Coach Carroll Widdoes notes few dropouts and plans first scrimmage midweek before Sept 21 opener with Indiana State Teachers. Key injuries and roster moves outlined as 54 players remain.

Bobcat Carroll Widdoes Cats Widdoes Indiana State Bobcats St. Vincent's College Latrobe Norm Leggett Dave Kuenzli Bob Wisniewski Marty Lenhard Dick Guild Mike Staup Frank Cuilli Ed Ciesinski Charles Jiiden Tom “Tiny” Graf

Eskey Wid Talks Spirit Of Kiwanians Bulldogs Bobcats

Eskey praised the Athens Bulldogs while preparing for the season opener against Circleville. Widdoes highlighted Ohio University football prospects with a versatile offense, depth at guard and backfield, and optimism after a 2-7- season.

Right Halfback Battle Opens at Ohio State In Midwest Preview

Ohio State eyes Dick Lebleau as a leading candidate for the right halfback spot with Don Sutherin and John Dressler also contending. Don Clark is set to start at the other halfback position as the Buckeyes prep for the season. Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern, Michigan State, Purdue, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Notre Dame teams engage in drills with notable player notes and lineup sketches shaping early expectations.

Ball Ohio State Funar Dick Lebleau Don Sutherin John Dressler Buckeye Don Clark Minnesota Gophers Bob Cox Bob Soltis Bob Blakley Bob Schultz Northwestern Wildcats Dick Moser Bill Bond Joe Abbatiello Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Spartans MSU Purdue Wayne Farmer

Favorites Win In National Tennis Match

Althea Gibson projects calm confidence as she defeats Sheila Armstrong 6-2 6-1 and leads a strong field in Forest Hills. In the Davis Cup outlook, the United States plans to field its oldest team ever, with Gardnar Mulloy 43 Vic Seixas 34 Budge Patty 33 and Ham Richardson 24.

Forest Hills N. Y Althea Gibson Miss Gibson Britain Sheila Armstrong Hawton Pat Todd la Jolla Calif Knode Ann Shilcock Miss Felix Christine Truman Miss Brough Lorna Raymond Covina Ashley Cooper Tony Vincent New York Budge Patty Don Fontana Canada Cliff Wayne Don Thompson Forrest Hills N.Y United States Australia Gardnar Mulloy Miami Vic Seixas Philadelphia Paris Los Angeles Ham Richardson Westfield N. J Chauncey Steele Cambridge Mass Renville McMann U. S. Lawn Tennis Assn Bill Talbert U. S West Side Us.s. Tennis Brass Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall America Patty Seixas Head Malloy Richardson Richard Son Richard Son

Reds fall to Cards as Nuxhall exits early in rout

The Cincinnati Reds were routed 14 to 4 by the St. Louis Cardinals. Joe Nuxhall was knocked out after five first-inning runs as Wilmer Mizell and Lloyd Merritt shut down the Reds. Jay Hook offered a bright spot with 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and Smokey Burgess homered in the eighth. The Reds head to Chicago for a Thursday doubleheader with Moe Drabowsky and Don Elston pitching for the Cubs.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Reds St. Louis Cardinals Cards Pete Whisenant St. Louis Wilmer Mizell Roy McMillan Johnny Temple Smokey Burgess Chicago Cubs Bud Podbiclan Tom Acker Moe Drabowsky Don Elston

Fullmer Meets Vejar Tonight in Televised Title Bid

Gene Fullmer of West Jordan faces Chico Vejar of Stamford in a 10 round nationally televised bout on ABC, aiming for another title shot after losing the 160 pound crown. Fullmer is a 3 1 favorite, with his two younger brothers Jay and Don appearing on the undercard.

West Jordan Utah Gene Fullmer Chico Vejar Stamford Conn Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson Jay Don

Redlocing Plan Works on Coach Posey Exercises Sedlock

Assistant football coach Wyatt Posey has used reducing exercises on University of Georgia tackle Bob Sedlock of Canton Ohio. The program began with Sedlock weighing 270 and Posey 255 pounds. Sedlock is now down to 265 while Posey weighs 219.

Athens Wyatt Posey University of Georgia Bob Sedlock Canton Ohio Sedlock Posey

Greyhounds Ready for Chauncey Opener in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Greyhounds face two weeks of hard work as they tune up for the Chauncey Blue Devils. After scrimmages that produced a 0-0 tie with New Lexington and an 18-0 setback to Glouster, coach Bob Penrod emphasizes single wing defense and may use sophomores and freshmen to fill gaps. The opener at Chauncey is Sept. 13.

Nelsonville New Lexington Glouster Bill Smith Chauncey’ Blue Devils Chauncey Greyhounds Bob Penrod Amsterdam Penrod Dick Moore Tom Hall Jerry Patton Clifton Colwell Hounds

Baseball contrasts and results from a midweek schedule

The page lists American League and National League standings with teams such as New York Chicago Detroit Baltimore and Cleveland. It notes Wednesday results New York 2 Baltimore 6 Detroit 3 and Chicago closing innings while Detroit and Chicago games finish as the only results shown. Thursday schedule features Washington at Baltimore Boston at New York Cincinnati at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Philadelphia Milwaukee at St Louis while Havana Miami and Richmond Columbus games appear in other lanes.

I. Pet New York Chicago Roston Detroit Baltimore Ike Cleveland Mashington Kansas City Washington Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Havana Miami Montreal Toronto Buffalo Columbus Richmond Petts Inernnati Jon Ineronati Pittshureh & Ms le Pet Kuttalo

Sunnyhill Defeats HVA All Stars 10-4 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Sunday game saw Sunnyhill beat Hocking Valley Association All-Stars 10 to 4 behind Wid Canter five hitter. Canter and Dawley led Sunnyhill with four hits each as the Coalmen chased down offenses faded after a 2-0 start. Sunnyhill seeks games in the Ohio Valley League. contact Sam Jenkins in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Wid Canter Sunnyhill Hocking Valley Association Coalmen HVA Baseball League Dawley Canter Exline of Glouster Beach Buchtel Cater Snider Dupler Cook Tate Davis Zimmers Sam Jenkins

Big Ten Recommends Immunization Against Asian Flu

Commissioner Kenneth L. Tug Wilson urges all Big Ten football players be inoculated to prevent an epidemic. He told athletic directors in a memorandum that cases have not been serious but emphasized proactive immunization. Ohio State inoculated 68 players Sunday after the father of guard Tom Baldacci of Akron fell ill with Asian flu.

Chicago Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Wilson Ohio State University Tom Baldacci Akron Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

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