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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1958

Page

8

Logan Chieftains Favored To Win SECUL Crown This Fall

Southeast Ohio league writers name Logan the favorite for the SECUL title with 84 percent of points split among 11 voters. Wellston edged Jackson for runner-up as Pomeroy and Gallia also show strong second-division support. Local reps cite Logan defense and early workouts as key, while Wellston, Jackson, Pomeroy, Middleport and Nelsonville project varied prospects. The poll foresees a competitive season with Logan and Wellston among leaders.

Southeastern Ohio League Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Logan Chieftains Mel Adams Jackson Ironmen Wellston SECAL Pomeroy Gallinc Athens Middleport Nelsonville Greyhounds

Coe Wins National Amateur Golf Title After Tough Masters Round

In San Francisco Charlie Coe, 34, credits a miserable Masters round with fueling his drive to win the 1958 National Amateur at Olympic Country Club, defeating Tommy Aaron 5 and 4. The USGA later named Coe, Patton, Taylor, and Hyndman III to represent the U.S. at St Andrews in October.

San Francisco Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Olympic Country Club Husky University of Florida Tommy Aaron U.S. Golf Assn Coe Billy Joe Patton Frank Taylor William Hyndman III

Racine Keeps Winning In HVA League

Racine won 5-1 over Buchtel, New Marshfield beat Plantsville 19-9, Glouster defeated Nelsonville 4-2, and Jacksonville downed The Plains 5-2 in Hocking Valley Association games Sunday.

Racine HVA Buchtel New Marshfield Plantsville Glouster Nelsonville Jacksonville Plains Buchtel Berh Racine Brh Sullivan Wolfrie Williamsee Stobart Newman McNickle McGuire Minal A. Stobart Beech Wolf Kieffer Taylor McDonalds Tih Grimmer Wright Gaul A Wagner Buchtel A RBI Gaul Stobart Paul Buechtel So—Wolff We—Wolf J. Brady the Plains Hatfield Tinkham Erdy Hashman If F. Erdy White Lasko Keman Thompson Gardner Dalley Rf Hughes Smith of Vain the Flains Bordy White Nelsons Clowster Cdenthal Stufficbean Davis Willines Dean Es Stimmel Holbert Ib ‘ Whitmore Ss Koehler If Pritchard Osee Thess Rice Reeves Sac Stufflebean Exline New Marsh BRH Plantesville Carsey Tate M. Chesser If Barnette Ant Lowry Johnson Sophius J. Chesser D. Mayle K. van Dyke Minerd A. Hudoal Carnes Swell Piseher Chesser NEW Marshileld

Bentley Champs Return Home

Cincinnati's Bentley Post baseball team returned from Colorado Springs after clinching the fifth national junior American Legion championship with a 12-1 win over Everett Massachusetts. Coach Joe Hawk, in his two years with Bentley, drew interest from Gabe Paul who sought Ford Frick's help to honor Hawk in the Hall of Fame. Bentley finished the season 53-5.

Cincinnati Bentley Post American Legion Joe Hawk Gabe Paul Cincinnati Redleg Wired Ford Frick Hawk Bentley Everett Mass Colorado Springs

Swede Johansson Stops Machen to Boost World Title Hopes

In Goteborg Sweden Ingemar Johansson halted Eddie Machen in 2 16 of the first round in a 10 round bout. Johansson European champion said he would defend his title and was open to a Patterson rematch or a Machen return bout in the U S. He noted it is better to face a top boxer than a lesser European heavyweight.

Denver Tommy Jacobs Whittier Calif Tommy Ernie Vossler Midland Tex Wellshire Municipal Vossler Howie Johnson Glenwoodie Ill Goteberg Sweden Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Eddie Machen Redding Machen S Johansson Patterson Machen U. S Europe

Stars Batting and Pitching Highlight Doubleheader

Yesterday's Stars feature Joe Cunningham filling in for Stan Musial homering twice and driving in four as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 6-3. Bob Friend notches his 21st win for Pittsburgh in a 6-2 second game sweep of Chicago.

Bob Friend Pirates Pittsburgh Chicago

America Team Seagle Monday Game

Baseball results and schedules list for several teams. Scores include New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Kansas City and others with Monday Tuesday and Tulpsday schedule details. Several games are labeled N or incomplete with suspensions noted.

Baltimore Cleveland New York Kansas City Chicago Washington Detroit Boston

Lopez Stays As Sox Pilot

CHICAGO. Al Lopez will manage the Chicago White Sox next season hoping to overhaul the New York Yankees and win the American League pennant. He said he would not have taken the job if the club had little chance to win. Announcement came between games of a Sunday doubleheader with Washington after the Sox won both games 1-0 and 6-5.

Bob Brennan Pomeroy Panthers Chet Tannehill Middleport John Thompson John Ward Messenger Nelsonville Greyhounds Chicago al Lopez Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Lopez Sox Washington

Minor League Playoff Semifinals Result Sunday

In the International League Columbus defeated Montreal 9-3 to take a 3-2 series lead. Toronto beat Rochester 6-2 to win the series 4-1. The Monmouth Park jockey record is held by Sam Boumestis with 81 wins in 1955.

International League Columbus Montreal Toronto Rochester Monmouth Park Sam Boulmetis

Yankees Clinch AL Pennant in Opening Game of Doubleheader

The New York Yankees clinched the American League pennant by beating Kansas City 5-3 in the first game of a doubleheader, then won the second 2-7 after a 14th-inning rally led by Virgil Trucks in relief. Bob Cerv homered in both games as Duke Maas and Virgil Trucks shared wins. Chicago's White Sox, Detroit, Cleveland and Baltimore also posted wins as pennant races tighten.

Kansas City Whitey Ford Yanks Ralph Terry Chicago al Lopez Washington White Sox Detroit Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Duke Maas Ryne Duren Art Ditmar Virgil Trucks Bob Cerv Billy Pierce Roy Sievers

Jets Lead Royals In IL Playoffs

The Columbus Jets beat the Montreal Royals 9-3 in game four to force a deciding finale in Montreal. Newly acquired catcher Joe Miley drove in five runs with a homer a triple and a double as Beenie Daniels and Pendelton contributed key hits. The Royals led 3-2 in the series after the Jets won the previous game. The Jets seek a final berth tonight in Montreal.

Columbus Royals Jets Joe Miley Paul Pettit Beenie Daniels Jim Pendelton Montreal

NFL Week Highlights From Sunday Games

Washington beat Green Bay 23 to 14 while Philadelphia defeated Detroit 31 to 24. Baltimore edged New York 27 to 21 in a trio of close finishes.

Washington Green Bay Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore New York

Four Ohio High Schools Lose Top Ten In Week One

Ohio's 1957 top ten saw four teams fall in opening games as new rivalries emerge. Toledo Central Catholic upset Toledo Devilbiss 18-6, Youngstown East edged Youngstown South 16-14, Cincinnati Purcell defeated Fremont Ross 12-7, and Cleveland John Marshall beat Salem 19-12.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Associated Press Toledo Devilbiss Toledo Central Catholic Youngstown South Youngstown East Fremont Ross Cincinnati Purcell Salem Cleveland John Marshall Cleveland Benedictine Cleveland St. Edward Massillon Akron South Leo Strang Warren Harding Gene Slaughter Cleveland Collinwood Troy Dayton Kiser Cleveland Shaw Brush Ashland John Hogan U. of Cincinnati East Palestine Arrows Shely Mount Vernon Rex Jarvis Coshocton Ben Wilson Sandusky Cleveland Rhodes Jimmy Robinson Canton McKinley Bulldogs Akron Buchtel Steubenville Big Red Columbus Central Hamilton Big Blue Cincinnati Taft Lou Florio Glenn Tiger Ellison Middletown Middies Dayton Fairmont Gil Smith van Wert van Ro Bryan

Pirates win two as Friend notches 21st victory

Bob Friend earned his 21st win in the Pirates 6-2 victory over the Cubs while Ted Kluszewski drove in the decisive run in a 5-4 first-game win. Milwaukee slipped after Don Demeter’s two run homer, and St Louis gained ground as Joe Cunningham homered twice for the Cardinals. Willie Mays sparked San Francisco in a 6-4 win over Cincinnati as Richie Ashburn continued his hot batting pace.

Associated Press Pirates Pittsburgh Milwaukee Braves Bob Friend Chicago Ted Kluszewski Milwaukee Los Angeles Don Demeter Braves Joe Cunningham Stan Musial Philadelphia St. Louis Sam Jones Willie Mays Cincinnati San Francisco Bob Purkey Richie Ashburn Phils Cards Stan Musia Friend Cubs Bill Mazeroski Pirate Bob Skinner Chuck Tanner Kluszewski Frank Thomas Dick Groat Bill Hall Demeter Juan Pizarro Johnny Logan Johnny Klippstein Don Drysdale Jones Chuck Stobbs Jim Brosnan Ashburn Pancho Herrera Jack Sanford Purkey Giants Mays Willie Orlando Cepeda Don Newcombe Ramon Monzant Marv Grissom Mike McCormick

Smith's Runs Propel North Gallia To Season Opener Win

North Gallia High School defeated Hannan West Virginia 20 6 in a Saturday night season opener at Point Pleasant. J D Smith scored two touchdowns and added the extra point while Don Foreman contributed a second period score and extra point. The Wildcats answered with a late third quarter TD before North Gallia sealed the victory with a 40 yard dash by Smith in the fourth period.

Gallipolis J. D. Smith North Gallia High School Point Pleasant Hannan W. Va. Wildcats Hannan Winfield Ed Stewart Pirates Don Foreman Foreman North Gallia Maree Oxic

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