Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

8

Belpre and Rutland Triumph Over Opening Foes

Parkersburg Little Reds defeat Belpre Indians 32 to 6 in the opening game at Bow Finnearty Park. Key moments include McKay 19 yard rush, Thompson kickoff returns, and multiple scores by Nedett Pfalzgraph and Burdette. Vessalo and Dines linked for several plays as Parkersburg pulls away in the second half.

Little Reds Tribe Bow Finnearty Parkersburg W.va Marion Wood Pia Indians Parkersby Indians Gary Dines Wayne Keirns Jim Vessalo McKay Bucklew Charles Thompson Dines Plains Bur Cette Kelmns Thompson Kierns Owens Ihes Cloneh Charlie Burdette Keirns Burdette Nedeff Waynerns Vessala Vessalo Eady Parkburg Pinine Hammet Carl Tope India Sae Matterns Bure Dette the Plains Little Reds Mckay Pfalgrat Nedett Daniels A Thomp

Yanks Hold Two-Game Lead as Tigers Top Indians

The New York Yankees surged to a two game edge on Cleveland after a week of dominance by Casey Stengel's 1955 squad. The Indians slipped further following a 10-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers as both teams race toward the season end with seven games left for New York and five for Cleveland.

Ime Associates New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Bronx Bombers Yankees Casey Stengel Yanks Indians Cleveland Red Sox Detroit Tigers

Exhibition State Ends With Eagles Top Team

The Philadelphia Eagles whipped the Los Angeles Rams 35-21 to finish their exhibition season with six straight victories. Adrian Burk and Bobby Cobbsom shared quarterback duties while Pete Pihos and Bobby Walston sparked the offense. Norm Van Brocklin appeared only in punts as Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, Green Bay, and others also posted wins.

Amociatea Ree National Football League Phil Geipnia Eagles Los Angeles Rams Rams Baltimore Detroit Chagos Bears Green Bay Pittsburzn Adrian Burk Bobby ¢Omason Pete. Pihos Bobby Walston Tara Norm van Brocklin New York Giants Colts Pitshurzh Steelers TCI Green Bay Packers Chie

Kroll Wins News Open In Playoff

Ted Kroll, after trailing Doug Ford, wins the Daily News Open in a sudden death playoff. Kroll ties Ford at 213 after final round 67 to Ford's 71, with Kroll securing the $4000 first prize as Ford takes $2200. Marty Furgol and others tied for third as the event concludes.

Peiladelemia Ted Kroll Doug Ford Daily News Kroll Ford Bethesda Kinmesha Lake Koll Ater Marty Furgol Lemontil Hitle Doug Higgins Midland Tex Purgo

Chaos of scores shuffles standings across baseball week

Weekend baseball results show New York and Detroit winning on Sunday while Boston, Cleveland and Washington stumble. Grim fans the Yankees past the Red Sox as Miller shines for Detroit against Cleveland. Milwaukee clinches runner-up in the league with a 2 1 victory over St Louis as Giants struggle in Philadelphia.

Chicago White Sox Kansas’ City Sox Yanks Bob Grim Bob Turley Red Sox Billy Kinus Bill Martin Ted Willams Turley Willard Nixon Jackie Jensen Grim Nixon Ted Lepelo Gilless Dougald Gerry Coleman Indians Bob Miller Detroit Bucky Harris Ick Marlowe Hank Siles Miller Tigers Mix Mike Gare Ray Gus Zernials Chicago Dick Donovan White Sox Art Ditmar Baltimore Orioles Senators Lihey Washington Sim Wilson Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinal New York Giants Philadelphia Phillie Giants Dodgers Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Ilaing Cincinnati Redlegs Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Milwaukee Ss York Philadelphia Cincinnati Louis Au Pittsburgh Ss St. Louis T P.m New York Pittsburgh Cincinnat

Belpre Eagles Rout Marietta Cubs 42 0 in SEC tilt

Belpre Golden Eagles, led by Al Laney, dominated Marietta reserves 42 0 on Saturday night. All six Belpre touchdowns came on rushing plays with Wilcoxen, Snyder, Tucker, and Carpenter among the scorers as Belpre seized early control and never relinquished it.

Velpre—Conen al Laney Belpre Golden Eagles Marietta Eagles M Marietta Belpre BHS Bil Snyder Em Tucker Snyder Tucker Tarsal Spenter Ed Sidinger Snidey Tiger Cubs Larry Britton MHS Wilcoxen Tiesters Pa Carpenter Sny-Pier

Marciano Moore Fight Prep Tightens As Bout Nears

In New York both camps report grueling workouts and razor sharp focus as Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore prepare for their heavyweight title clash. Marciano trains to keep his edge and vows no delays, while Moore touts his long reign and seeks to extend the belt. Both fighters push through intense sessions, eyes on the ring and the looming Wednesday showdown.

New York Galjmnon Archie Moore Sid Archie Les Dan Marciano Fesday Yankee Hasan Enory Moore Fone Marciano Rocky Detroy Moore Fever Eden

Femy Press VII Wins President's Cup Regatta

Femy Press VII captured the President's Cup after a final heat dispute led to a disqualification while Dossin Brothers Miss Pepal and George Simmon's Miss United States finished ahead. Lombardo boat driven by Danny Foster placed third, about a mile behind the leaders in the 13 mile race.

Empo Guy Lombardo Danny Foster Dossin Brother Pepal George Simmon

Southeastern Ohio sports writers elect leaders in Gallipolis

Fa Clark of the Jackson Sun Journal was elected president of the Southeastern Ohio Sports Writers here Sunday. Jack Gilbert was named president, Bob Wills of the Wellston Telegram was secretary-treasurer. The association will include Athens Wellston Jackson and Gallipolis radio stations. Retiring president is Al Schuldt of the Gallipolis Tribune. Ralph Dupas and Mickey Northrup are listed with weights and locations in New Orleans and Los Angeles respectively.

Gallipolis Fa Clark Jackson Sun- Tournal Southeastern Ohio Jack Gilbert Bob Wills Wellston Telegram Athens Wellston Jackson F al Schuldt Gallpolis Tribune

Shank Leaves Shank Gives Reasons for Leaving Past

Jack Shank longtime basketball coach at Jat Tuppers Plains High School said he left the district on friendly terms amid opposition to consolidation with Chester to form Eastern Local. He accepted a teaching and coaching post at Marietta High School, citing advancement and chance to teach physics and chemistry and stay involved in coaching track. He supports consolidation as the best option for the schools.

Jack Shank Jat Marietta College Shank

Grange predicts undefeated Sooners to face Orange Bowl foe

Football great Red Grange predicted Oklahoma will go undefeated this season in a recent interview. He believed the Sooners would meet an Orange Bowl opponent, speculating on possible matchups and outcomes.

Onlanoma Oklahoma Red Grange Grange

New York Clinches A L Pennant With Five Wins

New York needs five Yankee victories and Cleveland defeats to secure its sixth American League pennant in seven years. If achieved, the Yankees would clinch the title despite varying outcomes elsewhere, marking a dominant era for the club.

New Orr Yankee Cleveland New York

Tigers Seek Revenge Drives Indians Toward Elimination

Detroit Tigers coach Bucky Harris revealed a long memory fueled the club as they handed Cleveland its fourth straight loss. The Tigers, eager for glory after a prior grudge, taunted Indians in the dugout and pushed Cleveland toward missing a pennant for a second straight season.

Cleveland Indians Detre Tiger Tigers Detroit Bucky Harris

Rutland Red Devils overwhelm Eastern in 32 6 win

Rutland under coach Jim Vennari powered past Eastern Local High with a 32 6 victory. Jim Cremeans scored on a 7 yard run, El Fry added a nine yarder, Harold Carson plunged two yards, and Pat Eads caught two passes for Rutland scores. Eastern’s sole touchdown came from Roger Epple after a right tackle run.

Otland Eastern Aough Rutand Roger ‘Epple Rutland Jim Vennari Southeastern Ohio Buckeye Red Devils Jim Cremeans el Fry Harold Carson Pat Eads Vennari Ais Astern

Albany Wins Playoff Game in Hocking Valley Run

Albany defeated Chauncey 12 to 4 at Nelsonville on Sunday to secure second place in the Hocking Valley Association standings. Dicks pitcher Howard Bobo took the loss. After the Albany Chauncey game the Sun Kings lost 25 to 5 to Zanesville, ending league play for the year.

Albany Chauncey Nelsonville Hocking Valley Associa Howard Bobo Sun Kings Zanesville

Milwaukee Braves manager Grimm comments on attendance

Noting a lingering uncertainty about future plans Grimm says there is nothing definite yet about the Braves. He cites a stable one year contract and no changes announced despite reports of high attendance at recent Chicago Cubs games.

Milwaukee Charlie Grimm Waukee Braves Grimm Chicago Cubs Braves Cub Sreanization St. Louis

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Open Lions Lew Carpenter Bill Stits Stits Alan the Hot Ameche Wisconsin Royce Womble Touchhovens Tobin Rote Packers Cardinal Sayn Boston Kansas City Lengo Ittsburgh Inneapolis Omaha Minneapolis Ternational League Rochester Toronto Shester Washington St MHS Cubs Triumph Femy Press Vili Holl Wood Ralph Dupas New Orleans Mickey Northrup Las Anseeles CHE In NYE Chevrolet CO N. Court Sooners Sergeme Soni W.washington Tel Main St Pomeroy Gallipol Plains Falls Cubs Hartford Sunoco New Blue Sunoco Isa Blue Sunoco Lue Mais Pleasley
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication