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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1955
Page
14
The pennant race tightens as record speed wins and pivotal games flag the contenders. Cleveland’s Larry Doby belts his 26th homer in a dramatic 10th inning rally, while Boston, New York, and Detroit suffer shifts. Murry, Turley, and Vernon key late outcomes as standings shift late in the season.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says the 1955 team will be sound with good spirit despite only two starters back from the 1954 Rose Bowl champions. Frank Elwood likely to start at quarterback as the line adjusts with key backs Don Vidie and Hubert Bobo among others.
Sam Giammalva a 21 year old Texas star from the University of Texas eyes a Davis Cup run next year joining Tony Trabert in the Challenge round against Austin. Vic Seixas’ spot is in play as Giammalva tests Ho ad in quarterfinals while Trader vs Flam and other results shape the lineup for the weekend. Doris Hart and Dorothy Knode advance toward the semifinals with women’s matches completing the slate.
Patty Berg shot a seven under par 68 to lead the St. Louis Open women's golf tournament at Norwood Hills Country Club. Berg used at most two putts on every green and posted the early 6195 yard course record. Suggs of Sea Island, Ga followed Berg with a 55 and 34.
Glouster High foes New Lexington tonight in the Olympia at Zanesville at 7:30. The lineup features Chester Vaught and Bill Dunnette ends, Roger Wolfe Gary Vaughn tackles, John Strickland Jim Blower guards, Mike Kittle center, Jim Gyre Dick Hunter at quarterback with George Goodman at fullback. Halfbacks Gerald Hook Larry Harding and Charles Malone in backfield, key season opener on Sept. 16 at New Concord.
Army shooter Major Ben C. Curbist of Chattanooga Tenn fired a record 200 of 200 to win his second title as the nation’s top marksman in the national service pistol championship. Marine Jonn Zagoda of Newark N J was runner up with 287.
Orlando Zulueta meets Cisco Andrade of Compton in a 10 round welterweight fight at Madison Square Garden. Ninth ranked Andrade, 25, is a favorite over fifth ranked Zulueta, with NBC telecast planned at 3 pm EST. Andrade has an unbeaten streak after recent tests against Ralph Du Pas and Lauro Sales.
In the first round at Lemont and Walker tied Augusta native Parata, both shooting 68 to lead the $50,000 Cavalcade of Golf. The field will be cut to 60 after today’s round with three veterans matching par: Freddie Hass, Ted Kroll, and Jerry Barber. Carry Middlecott and Gene Littler were tied among six others.
Middleweight contenders Castellani and Jones signed for a 10 round fight at Cleveland Arena on September 23. Castellani recently lost to Sugar Ray Robinson while Jones defeated Robinson and knocked out Ernie Durando in his latest appearance. Castellani had previously beaten Jones twice early in their careers.
Jon Schulick leads the No. 1 tackle group with Dan Nash Ron Fenik and Don Dinos plus Hoyt Hathaway. Backfield stars include Al Widdoes captains John Evans Dave Kueng Jim Hilles Don Wirtz and Larry Buckles at fullback. Ends Jim Krager and Jack Vair pace a improving line. guards Bob Ripple Dick Perkins Stan Viner and center projections bolster the line. A Tuesday scrimmage saw the defense sag under backfield rushes and Widdoes planned a rematch Saturday at 3 pm with details not disclosed.
Larry Doby hit his seventh homer in six days as the Indians beat the Orioles 5-3 in extra innings. He drove in key runs and pushed his season totals to 28 homers and 70 RBIs while lifting Cleveland above Baltimore and maintaining their edge over the Yankees. His two-day power surge boosted his batting average to .296 after a 5-for-10 stretch.
Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers was struck on the right wrist by a pitched ball in the first inning of the Brooklyn Milwaukee game. The incident echoed a Sept 12, 1963 event when Campanella was hit and Brooklyn clinched the NL pennant. He escaped with a bruise and was removed from the game by manager Walt Alston.
Friday games feature Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston and Detroit at Baltimore with 7 pm and 1 pm starts respectively. Results show Cleveland 5 Baltimore 3, New York 13 Kansas City 0, Washington 3 Chicago 4 at Kansas City. National League notes Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Houston? standings list and Friday slate.
Havana visits Toronto in a best of seven tied 1 1 as Rochester tops Montreal 7 5 Omaha travels to Louisville while Minneapolis hosts Denver In the latest results Minneapolis beat Denver 4 2 to lead 2 0 and Omaha defeated Louisville 8 6 in a 1 1 tied series.
Walter Smokes Alston declared no letup after the Brooklyn Dodgers crushed the Milwaukee Braves 10 2 to clinch the National League pennant. He planned to rest veterans Pee Wee Reese Jackie Robinson Roy Campanila and Carl Furillo only occasionally for a game or two as they push forward.
Officials announce a Southeastern Ohio shooters event at Ohio University and a public football clinic at New Marshfield High School. The program includes rules interpretation by Jack Rhoads and a panel with Claude Chrisman, with shells sold on site and invites extended to coaches teachers players and fans.
In the American Association playoffs, Minneapolis leads Denver two games to none after a 4-2 victory as the Millers hit three homers though total hits remained low. Louisville and Omaha split games to even their series at 1-1, with Bob Broome belting a homer for Louisville in Omaha.
University of Dayton athletic director Harry Baujan advocates forming a seven school Catholic football conference to keep the game alive at Catholic colleges. He spoke at Dayton’s foot luncheon and cited Boston College and Villanova as potential members amid choices over Marquette Detroit and others.
Monet defeated Pate lerson by stoppage in round eight at 177 pounds in Brooklyn. Folley stopped Valaman in four rounds at 171 pounds in Philadelphia.
The record lists top bowlers with scores 167 146 176 185 193 and totals around 536. Names Mathews McBee Heaters and Davis appear with team roles and a WI SeITrAsT classification. Ambiguous OCR provides mixed figures and codes.
ZULSA Oklahoma defends title with a 64 to 10 victory over Tulsa Independent, extending their winning streak to three in the National Softball Congress. Sapulpa and Ford-WP also posted 3-0 scores, while football scrimmages hint at lineup shifts under Ara Parseghian.
Point Pleasant Big Blacks coach Bob Shertzer says the 1955 team is in good shape for tonight's game with Poca despite losing fullback Dick Bell to a shoulder sprain. Bell will be back in about a week, and Shertzer remains optimistic this could be one of the school's best teams.
The Dodgers’ veterans say they’d prefer a rematch with the Yankees, but they feel Cleveland might suit them better. Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson analyze the park, pitching depth, and the mood as the team eyes a World Series bid while cautious about the Yankees’ power.
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