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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1953

Page

15

OU Ohio State Scouting Exchange Opens Harvard Tilt

Ohio University coaches will scout Harvard by exchanging motion pictures as the Crimson studies OU. Harvard will also review last year’s OU Marshall game tapes. Bobcats plan two weeks of practice to sharpen lineups and kicking, with McBride nearing form for the two unit attack.

Ohio University Harvard Bobcats Crimson Ohio U Clif Heffelfinger Rockets Toledo Charles McBride Ohio Widdoes Bill Frederick Tom Ascani Charles Bell Ted Jackson Larry Lawrence Charles Skipton John Ohman Charles Wilson Lou Sawchik Ron Foliano Stan Marchino Sam Greiner Bob Penrod John Schwab Lowell Anderson Jack Watkins Frank Underwood Ron Weaver Don Anderson Tom Lee Leon Wilson Dick Spellmeyer Sawchik Will Anderson Spellmeyer Whitey Tye Jack Rogers McBride Athens Cambridge Columbus Cleveland Massachusetts

Baseball schedule and results from midweek AL games

American League schedule includes Milwaukee at St. Louis 8 p.m. Spahn versus Mizell. New York at Philadelphia 7 p.m. Grisson against Roberts. Chicago at Cincinnati 2 p.m. Elson or Lown versus Raffensberger. Tuesday results show Milwaukee 4 7, St. Louis 3 10. Cincinnati 1 1, Chicago 0 4. Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 4. Philadelphia 9 New York 3. Wednesday has Cleveland at Chicago 1 30 p.m. Lemon versus Rogovin. Philadelphia at New York 1 p.m. Shantz versus Lopat. New York 7 Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 7 Detroit 3. Cleveland 8 Chicago 8.

Milwaukee St. Louis Spahn Mizell New York Philadelphia Grisson Roberts Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cleveland Lemon Rogovin Shantz Lopat Detroit Club Boston Washington St. Louis A

Toledo Opens Against Blues

The Toledo Sox, pennant winners, start a three day home stand against Kansas City, the other playoff finalist, after beating Louisville 5-2. Bob Chipman earned the opener win and then relieved in the finale, becoming the series double winner. Kansas City hosts Toledo for the rest of the best of seven.

Toledo Sox Kansas City Sox Louisville Bob Chipman Toledo

Hutchinson Named Tigers Manager For 1954

Fred Hutchinson was appointed manager of the Detroit Tigers for 1954, ending a season of guessing and speculation. He signed a one year contract after guiding Detroit out of the American League cellar.

Detroit Fred Hutchinson Detroit Tigers Hutch Tigers

Toledo Tops Louisville 5-2 to Open Finals

Toledo defeats Louisville 5 to 2 in the opening game of the finals, sending Louisville to elimination.

Reynolds Dominates Phillies as Yankees Win 7-2

Allie Reynolds struck out 11 and yielded only two hits in seven innings to lead the New York Yankees past Philadelphia 7-2. In Milwaukee, Stan Musial piled up five hits including two doubles in a nine at bat doubleheader, boosting his season average to .333.

Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Yanks Philadelphia Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Lopez Cleveland Yankees

Pitcher Cal Hogue助ed Shuba at Ebbets Field

At Ebbets Field yesterday Cal Hogue of Pittsburgh credited with an assist on a strikeout. Shuba struck out in the fourth inning when a ball deflected off Vic Jano wicz' shinguard, bounced to the mound, and was thrown to first by Hogue.

New York Ebbets Field Pittsburgh Cal Hogue George Shuba Dodgers Vic Janowicz Hogue Shuba

Indians Clinch Bid With Feller Win Over White Sox

Bob Feller tossed a complete game as Cleveland beat Chicago 8-3, boosting their chances to finish in second place. Rosen and Doby homered and drove in five runs, with Doby reaching 100 RBIs. Bob Lemon slated to start next against Saul Rogovin.

Chicago Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Feller Tribe Rosen Larry Doby Cleveland Doby Sandy Consuegra Bob Lemon Saul Rogovin

George Tebbetts Likely to Succeed Lopez with Indians

Cleveland faces a managerial shift as Lopez departs to Cincinnati to manage the Redlegs. George Tebbetts, former Cleveland catcher and current Indianapolis manager, is the expected successor and would sign a two year deal if terms are agreed.

George Tebbetts Cleveland NEW York Lopez Cleveland Indians Cincinnati Redlegs Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Gabe Paul The Redlegs Rogers Hornsby Tebbetts Lopes Tampa Fla Cincinnati Club Termes Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Birdie Tebbetts

Official Claims Baltimore Not For St. Louis

A major league executive predicted the Browns would move to Baltimore or Toronto and faced swift denials from Clark Griffith Roy Mack and others. The Sunday owners meeting will decide the Browns fate with the Yankees also keeping an open mind.

Baltimore St. Louis New York Toronto Montreal St. Louis Brown Browns Clark Griffith Wash Macks Philadelphia Bill Veeck Veeck Chicago Griffith Roy Mack The A's Yankees Dan Topping

Tuesday Pin Loop Ties After Night of Bowling Action

Athens Machine and Postons took leads in the Tuesday Night Bowling League after matches at the Sports and Recreation Center. Hart paced Machine with 481 to blank Strawns. Nisley 486 led the Athens Concrete match. Gifford Hardware rose to second with a win over Athens Building while Air Force advanced to third with a win over Lawhead Press. Other results included Union Printing over Gas Co and Swearingens over The Messenger with several high scores noted.

Athens Machine and Postons Sports and Recreation Center Hart Poston Athens Nisley Gifford Hardware Air Force Lawhead Press Nagle Gifford Bowdle Turner Lawhead Union Printing Gas Co Swearingens Messenger Union Ken Woogerd Blaker Gas Enghe J. Engh

Odds on Marciano Begin To Climb

New York reports odds favor Rocky Marciano over challenger Roland LaStarza rising to 4 to 1 as fans anticipate their 15 round heavyweight title fight at the Polo Grounds Thursday night. Despite slim chances, interest in the bout continues to mount.

Marciano New York Rocky Marciano Roland LaStarga Polo Grounds

Sala vs Troy Midnight Middleweight Fight Tonight

Tonight’s televised bout features Lee Sala a 26 year old Pittsburgh veteran facing Willie Troy 22 of Washington in a 10 round middleweight contest. The bout is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.

Washington Lee Sala Pittsburgh Willie Troy

Big Chief Reynolds Opens World Series Hopes For Yankees

Allie Reynolds dazzled in seven innings against the Athletics with 11 strikeouts and only two singles, prompting talk he should start the World Series opener for the Yankees a week away. The Yankees beat Philadelphia 7 2 as Kuzava allowed two runs in two innings. In other action, Brooklyn tied NL records with 60 wins, 17 losses, after a 5 4 win over Pittsburgh. Stan Musial piled up five hits in nine at bats as he chases the batting crown while Carl Furillo's team leads remain slim.

Ben Phlegar Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Reynolds Casey Stengel Stengel Dressen

Wildcats Roll Over Gallia Academy Frosh 18 to 0

Wildcats defeat Gallia Academy Frosh 18 to 0 in a decisive early season contest. The game showcased strong defense and efficient offense as the Wildcats secured a shutout.

Wildcats Gallia Academy Frosh

Wildcats blank Gallia freshmen 18 in Memorial Field clash

Mercerville High School coach Raymond Baldwin’s Wildcats defeated Gallia Academy freshmen 18-0 on Memorial Field. Jerry Haffelt scored two touchdowns with Clark Wills adding the third, aided by brothers John Haffelt and Ferrell Caldwell. Next play is at Cheshire with likely starters listed. Mercerville plans a practice game Monday against Chesapeake reserves.

Gallipolis Raymond Baldwin Mercerville High School Wildcat Charley Swanson Gallia Academy High School Memorial Field Jerry Haffelt Clark Wills Haffelt John Haffelt Wills Ferrell Caldwell Baldwin Cheshire Wildcats Bobcats Raymond L. Sheets Bill Hornsby Norman Jordan Lewis Fellore Derry Hemphill Jimmy Clary Howard Clark Mercerville Chesapeake Swanson Jimmy Baird Don Hill John Carter Roger Thomas Jamie Bush Frankie Kelton Bob Gillespie Keith Moore Johnny Thomas Jacky Vance Sammy Hamilton Bobby Swann Junior Wilson Gaynard Christ Jackson Point Pleasant Middleport

Ousted Driver Back in Again at Grand Circuit Meet

At the Delaware Grand Circuit meet betting men wonder if Wayne Curly Smart will drive. He won a temporary restraining order against a USTA one year suspension for a pre race medicine infraction and then left the track amid status confusion. Smart was slated to pilot Castleton's Dutch Dandy in the Little Brown Jug race while the USTA planned to seek dissolving the restraining order.

Columbus Delaware Wayne Curly Smart U. S. Trotting Assn Scotch Harbor Smart Castleton USTA William C. Bryant Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Seven In A Row All Star Streak For Slaughter

Enos Slaughter of the St. Louis Cardinals has appeared in every All Star game since 1946 establishing a remarkable consecutive selection streak through the mid century era.

Enos Slaughter St. Louis Cardinals

Buckeye Scout Predicts Battle For Season Opener

Buckeye Scout Ernie Godfrey of Ohio State predicts a tough season opener with Indiana. He says Indiana seeks a fresh start and would love to upset the Bucks. Godfrey lauds the 25 year OSU morale and notes limited injuries to Gibbs Augenstein and Whetstone. Coach Woody Hayes reports the team in good shape.

Purdue Missouri Stu Holcomb Boilermakers Dale Samuels Northwestern Iowa State Wildcats Dick Thomas Joe Collier Marquette Cincinnati Hilltoppers Wisconsin Columbus Ernie Godfrey Ohio State University Indiana Bucks Godfrey Hoosiers Godfrey - Frey Ohio State State Woody Hayes Jack Gibbs Jack Augenstein Bob Whetstone

Adios Betty Sets World Mark in Delaware Circuit

Del Miller drove Hugh Grant’s Adios Betty of Bradford Pa to shave over one fifth of a second from the 2 year old pacing fillies world mark in the 6 20 4 5 divided heat at the opening day of Grand Circuit racing at the Delaware County Fair.

Delaware Hugh Grant Bradford del Miller Delaware County Fair

Hillsboro Colt Wins Ohio Racing Trophy

In Lebanon Ohio Mother’s Girl could not pass the top three in the first heat but found room in the second to win the Ohio Colt Racing Assn trophy. Herschel White of Hillsboro owns the winning two year old with a 2 11 pace time. Jills Boy won the first heat and finished seventh.

Lebanon Ohio Lebanon Raceway Ohio Colt Racing Assn Herschel White Hillsboro Jills Boy

Jockey Dies After Beulah Park Race Mishap

Columbus reports 25 year old jockey David A. Laight of Muncie Indiana died following a race at Beulah Park when his mount stumbled and unseated him. Officials said he was likely kicked or trampled by other horses during the incident.

Columbus David A. Laight Muncie Ind Beulah Park

Boxing Bout Results From Coast Card

Charlie Doo Williams from Mahwah New Jersey outpointed Toxie Hall of Chicago ten rounds. Cisco Andrade from Compton California defeated Aberdeen Lynch of St Louis seven rounds in Los Angeles. Irish Johnny McGray of Houston beat Sonny Luciano of Miami ten rounds.

Miami Beach Fila Chariie Doo Williams Mahwah N. J Toxie Hall Chicago Los Angeles Cisco Andrade Compton Calif Aberdeen Lynch St. Louis Houston Johnny McGray Sonny Luciano Miami

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