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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

12

Indians Split With Yankees In Doubleheader Split

The Indians and Yankees split a doubleheader as New York held a 6-1 win in the opener before Cleveland rallied to take the nightcap 3-2. Tommy Byrne pitched well in the first game and Ford drove in three runs in the second, keeping the Yankees ahead early.

Clevelands Indians New York Yankees Tommy Byrnes New York Iowa Mowl Mt Z-Ail Norm Zauchiardians Ford Byrne Bob Keegan Chicago Hoot Evers Detroit Yogi Berral Palr Billy Hoestead Cleveland Joe Collins Ted Dobby Avil Boston White Sox Lover Early Wynn Wash Mos Herb Conington Tribe Eames Johnson Millard Howell Avila Frank Lary Mickey Vernon Whitey Evers Abies Roe Sox Frank Sullivan Simeking Elston Howards Kansas

Lane Nearing Decision To Quit- Ex Sox Turmoil

Frank Lane reportedly threatened resignation amid Chicago White Sox turmoil. Chuck Comiskey called Lane conduct inexcusable as tension escalated with media reports. Lane said he has not resigned but is fed up and may walk away. Comiskey said controversies have gone too far.

Eisale Comiskey Nate Cal Brown Chuck Comiskey White Sox Lane Chicago Sun-Times Boston The Sun-Times Ane

Suggs Repels Golf Threat In St Louis Women’s Title Fight

Sages of Seat Island Ga faces Patty Berg from St Ann in final round as Berg narrows gap with a two under 34 on the front while Sages answers with three under 6 back. Lena Faulk, Thomaston Ga, moves to third with 221, Bauer of Sarasota 226, Jameson of San Antonio 228. Rawls, defending champ, climbs to sixth with 73 for 22.

ST. Louis Stary Lena Faulk Thomarville Alice Bauer Sarasota Fin Betty James Son San Antonio Texs Betsys Rawls

Chauncey Blue Devils Open With Nelsonville

Chauncey Blue Devils launch a 1960s SE Ohio season with a home opener versus Nelsonville, led by coach Bill Smith and a deep senior and junior lineup including John Cline, Tom Bullock, Gail Werner, Fred Savage, and Roger Kidd. The schedule lists games from September 16 through October 27 against Nelsonville, Rutland, and The Plains among others.

Chaunceys Bilue Devils Ohio Nelsonville Bill Smith Don Anderson Chauncey Joop Bie Devils McArthy Generals Owen Stott Ulmck Eteran John Cline John Rane Wil Tan McMaster John Suleithe Blue Devily Terry’ Shumway Ob Cunningham Tom Bullock Lar- Tr'Mechanie Jack Howard Russell Senor Sim Kidd Jim Pinecet Roger’ Kidd Wintoxr Murall Samen Dave Nogrady Sophomone Fred Hanning Fred Savage Gail Wemer Alex Nostady Terry Raifpack Ken ‘Mex Wayne Alton Tori Kerang Merle Bergenberg Jim Boliar Herman McCune Sam Stalder Dan O'all Bradbury Sophrity Tarry Gabi Cary’ Beckley Fresh Tenier Roger’ Smith Ter Bes Rutland the Plains

Omaha Error Shoves Win To Colonels

The Louisville Colonels beat the Omaha Cardinals 3-2 after an Omaha baserunning error. The game tied 2-2 until a seventh inning ruling erased two Cardinals runs, with Pearce touching third base not credited. Minneapolis swept Denver 9-8 in 13 innings, earning rest before the playoffs.

Associa Ray Louisville Minneapolis Louisville Colonels Omaha Cardinals Denver Minneapolis Millers Jim Pearce L&isville Jerry Casale Pearce Einar Sorenson Wally Lammers Truman Cleven Ger Colonels Keane

Delco Products Team 2 Wins National Industrial Trapshoot

Delco Products Team No. 2 of Dayton captured the 1xth National Industrial Trapshoot with 289 targets, edging Olin Mathieson Cx of East Alton. Fifty-eight teams from several states competed as George Wagner of Dayton earned top individual honors in a shoot filled with regional names and mixed results.

Middletown Delco Products Dayton Olin Mathieson Cx East Alton Til George Wagner

Philo Defeats Chauncey 16 to 7 in Big Home Win

Philo triumphed over Chauncey 16 to 7 as Phi Dunes led the offense with a strong third quarter. Key contributions came from Budd, Sam King, and Tom Border with timely hits and defensive stops. Chauncey struggled on the mound and at the plate, managing limited baserunners across the late innings.

Chauncey Sun Range Philo Phi Dunes Taabert Bobo Sam King Budd Enrich Tiple Alge Howard Bobo Tom Border Eo Angles Aso Guntnee Albany Zanenville Buddy al Missisinp Ting

Detroit and Cleveland Shine in Baseball Power Displays

Detroit and Cleveland figures blaze in the American League events with Mantle, Kaline, and Boone among key run scorers and doubles leaders. National League highlights include Snider and Banks among batting leaders, plus strong pitching lines from Newcombe and Labine as records edge toward season milestones.

Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Mantle New York Kaline Jensen Boone Kuen Carey Power Kansas New Zauchin Rivera Chicago Minose Vetching Byrne Ford York Coveland Turley Ashburn Philadelphia Gampanella Brooklyn Snider Pont Cincinnati Ennig Philadel Kiluszewski Cinem Poet Logan Milwaukee Long Bruton Banks Mays Boyer St. Louis Newcombe Labine Rikbouts — Jones Roberts

Pro Football Saturday and Ring News Highlight Big Scores

Pro Football Saturday results show Haisimore 24 over Chicago Cardi als 1 Detroit 19 to Cleveland 3 and Chicago Bears 7 while New York Washington 83 defeated Green Bay 31 Sunday Philadelphia 24 Pittsburgh 20 Archie Moore becomes the third Negro to challenge Rocky Marciano for the heavyweight title joining Exzard Charles and Joe Walcott noted as predecessors in the 1952 crown history.

Haisimore Chicago Detroit Cleveland Chicago Bears New York Washington Green Bay Philadelphia Pittsburgh Archie Moore Rocky « Marciano Exzard Charles Joe Walcott Marelano

Trabert Hints at Turning Pro After National Title Win

Forest Hills reports Tony Trabert, fresh national champion, hints at offers from promoters and contemplates turning professional soon. He won the final over Ken Rosewall 9-7 6-3 6-3, completing the tournament without dropping a set.

Forest Hills N.Y Tony Trabert Trabert Australia Ken Rosewall Los Angeles Rosewall Tony Doris Hart Coral Gable Fla England Pat Ward

Maple Leafs Edge Toward Playoff as Victory Looms

The Maple Leafs remain one win from clinching a playoff berth after a tense game described with references to Cuban players and a late-inning homer by Mike Osbett. Details mix in with other league notes about the Red Wings rainout and Rochester matchups, indicating a tense pennant chase across teams and venues.

Toronto Maple Leaf Eegus Payotte Okey Leafs Havana Peace Mike “Osbett Montreal Rochester Red Wings Heschester Alla Sean Hebury Alus Pete Castigione Leu Morton Sohnett Angel Scull

Hoyt Replaced Contends for Reds Radio Duties in 1966

Cincinnati Enquirer sports editor Lou Smith reports Bert Wileyn will air the Chicago Cubs games while Waite Hoyt is expected to continue the Cincinnati Reds radio descriptions. Smith cites a reliable source confirming Hoyt's ongoing role in 1966 broadcasts.

Cincinnati Bert Wileyn Chicago Will Cincinnati Redleg Lou Smith Cincinnati Enquirer Smith Waite Hoyt

Field Trial Champ Best Bet Captures All-Age Stake

Field trial champion Best Bet owned by Lewis of Cincinnati won the all age stake at the Ohio Valley Springer Spaniel Club annual licensed event, marking a second consecutive title for the handler and champion dog in Middletown.

Middletown Best Bet Lewis Cincinnati Spen Ohio Springer Sapine! Club

Road race winner edges challenger at Elkhart Lake

Elkhart Lake Wis celebrated a road race triumph as Sum nis Ferrer Monea edged Shere wood Johnston of Rye New York by a narrow margin in the inaugural Road America smile feature contest.

Elkhart Lake Wishit Hill Santa’ Monica

Donavan Honored by Quincy After Red Sox Doubleheader

Boston area note: pitcher Dick Donovan was honored by his hometown Quincy on Sunday between games of an 8 White Low Red Sox doubleheader. Msgr. John P. Carrollacted as director and presented a gift automobile to Donovan.

Boston Dick Donovan Quincy Boson John P. Carroll

Detroit Defeats Chicago to Take National Open Polo Title

In a repeat victory, Detroit beat Chicago 7 4 to win the National Open Polo Championship for the second year in a row. Brandywire of Kennett Square Pa. led Detroit with four goals, while Billy Barry added two. Dr. Billy Linfoot scored four goals for Detroit.

Chicago Detroit Brandywire Kennett Square Billy Linfoot Billy Barry

Detroit Kanaas Gig results and week schedule overview

Baseball round up covering results from Monday through Tuesday across leagues. Highlights include New York 6-2 over Cleveland, Boston 6-2 over Chicago, Kansas City 42 over Detroit, and Chicago 9 New York 8 in 10 innings. Playoff schedules are listed for American Association and International League with semifinal dates and matchups.

Detroit Wamington Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Kansas City Deuctt Wetman Washington Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Pam Cincinnati Minneapolis Denver Neapolis Omaha Louisville

Boxing results and bowling scores from Paterson to Hollywood

The report lists boxing and bowling results across multiple locations. Highlights include Paterson entries with fighters like Nyes and Ridenour posting scores and outpoints, Hollywood reports Jack John and A Simons with midcard bouts, and Havana Cuba notes Jimmy Beechman in a Cuban bout alongside Varona with scattered scores and percentages.

Asco Southerton Krogers A. D. Simons Son Los Angeles Wille Bean Havana Cuba Jimmy Beechman Miami Beach Fla Chico Varona

55th NAGT Has Ward As Choice

RinmMND Virginia reports Ward as a strong favorite in the 55th National Amateur Golf Tournament at the Sun Nec. Ward, a North Carolina native, impressed with rounds around 69 and 68, and named rivals including Don Biplinghots, Doug Sander, Simon Rovins, Joe Conrad, and Jerricking Joe Patton. Bobby Jones praised the field and noted the difficulty of winning the National Amateur.

Rinmmnd North Carolina San Francisco Aurely Don Biplinghots Poug’ Sander Simon Rovoins Joe ‘Conrad Wise Jerricking Ily Joe Patton Sultwas Ward Bitan James River Gene Cer Bobby Jones Mahody

Middlecoff Rides Home On Eagles

Carey Middlecoff, the Memphis dentist from Kiamesha Lake New York, won the Cavalcade of Golf with a final round 65 and a 72 hole total of 216 two strokes ahead of Sam Snead. Snead finished second after a late double bogey on the 13th. Littler, Dickinson, and Barber tied for third at 280. Haas and Bayer were close behind in the field.

Carey Memphis Kiamesha Laks N.Y Shackmaxon Club Middlecott Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Snead Freddie Haas Gene Littler Palm Springs Calif Middlecoff Snead Littler Gardner Dickinson, Jr Panama Beach Fla Jerry Barber Los Angeles Haas George Bayer Cincin

Middleport Official Displays Large River Catch Near Guysville

Ray Frazier of the Middleport street Department shows a 40-pound arch of fish from the Hocking River near Guysville, including a 14-pound showeihead catfish and a big mouth bass perch.

Iddleport Ray Frazier Oreman Middleport Street Department Hocking River Guysville

Big Ten Teams In Drills Enter Semifinal Week Of Camp

Big Ten offenses dominate as spring drills enter semifinal week with two weeks remain before season open. Illinois and Michigan State reported multiple touchdowns in scrimmages. Notre Dame and Minnesota also posted strong scores as coaches noted improving offense and steady defense.

Big Ten CHICK Big ‘Ten Footall Teast Illinois Em Lindbeck Bob Mitchell Northwestern Dale Plenta Fred Nosal al Viola Ron Kramer Michigan Lou Baldacci Dave Hill Michigan State Earl Morrall Walt Kowalczyk Westfield Mass Minnesota Dick Borstad Notre Dame Blues Don Schaefer Paul Hornung

Jug Favorite To Be Flown To Race Site

Plan to fly Jug Favorite to Ohio for the big Harness race at Yonkers winner Quick Chief, trainer Billy Haughton says the trip is the final step in a costly program to bring the exhausted colt to top form after the Cane Memorial win. Breathing room at Froehlich Farm preceded slow paced workouts as September 10 approaches.

New’ York Quick Cerelée Billy Haughton John Freehirch Brookfile Haghton Hick Rave Ee Haughton Yonkers Froehlich Farm Cleveland Ota Graham Brean Atteine Cain Banadna Bobby Layne Dorne

Logart Wilson In TV Scrap On Dumont IV Tonight

Isaac Logart of Cuba and Wilson of Englewood square off in a TV 10 round bout at New York St Nicholas Arena. Gene Fullmer meets a youthful middleweight challenger from West Jordan Utah. Louis faces Harold Jones in Indianapolis Tuesday night.

Isaac Logart Cuba Sugar Wilson Englewood Dumont New York St.Nicholas Arena Gene Cyclone Fullmer West Jordan Utah Superior Wis Louis Harold Jones T Detroit Indianapolis

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