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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

20

Ohio State Wins over Texas Christian in Opening Predicted

Go brok e prognosticator selects Ohio State 13 Texas Christian 7. The Buckeyes appear weaker but Woody Hayes plans to enhance the attack. Other picks include Michigan State over Indiana 20 7 and Iowa over Utah State 32 6 with Randy Duncan expected to prove himself. Notre Dame over Purdue 14 13 and Illinois over UCLA 13 6 as Friday night kickoff starts Big Ten play. Michigan 21 14 over Southern California and Minnesota 20 over Washington State, Northwestern 14 7 over Stanford, and Wisconsin 20 14 over Marquette round out the slate with rebuilding teams and key players highlighted.

Chicago Midwest Ohio State Texas Christian Buckeyes Woody Hayes Buckeye Hayes Michigan State Indiana Duffy Daugherty Randy Duncan Kenny Ploen Notre Dame Purdue Terry Brennan Notre Michigan Southern California Ron Kramer Bennie Oosterbaan Cannons Jim Wildcats Bob McKeiver Wilmer Fowler Wisconsin Marquette Badgers

Musial Williams Nearing Bat Crowns In Series Warmups

Right hander Bob Buhl and lefty Whitey Ford, both penciled for World Series starts, faltered in closing warmups as Musial and Williams closish in hitting while Ford and Buhl struggled.

Musial Williams Buhl Ford Bob Buhl Whitey Ford

Tribe Edges Kansas City In Slugfest

Cleveland Indians debutant Hoyt Wilhelm earned the win in a 9-7 slugfest over the Kansas City Athletics. The Indians belted six homers led by Vic Wertz and Rocky Calvillo, while Woody Held and Vic Power homered for KC. Wilhelm entered at 6-6 in the eighth, allowed a homer to Power, but secured the final outs as Cleveland moved closer to the playoff chase.

Kansas City Hoyt Wilhelm Cleveland Indians Kansas City Athletics Indians A’s Wilhelm St. Louis Cardinals Vic Power Joe Demaestri Gus Zernial Vic Wertz Rocky Calvallo Dick Williams Roger Maris Dick Brown Woody Held Billy Martin Power

Moore Next For Canadian Moore Next For Canadian

German heavyweight Willi Besmanoff says after losing to Yvon Durelle he must learn boxing scoring here and that Durelle would not last five rounds with Archie Moore. Durelle’s 10 round win reduces chances of a title shot against Moore.

Detroit Willi Besmanoff Yvon Durelle Durelle Archie Moore Moore

Spaniel Spoils Sandlot Homer in Detroit Court

Eleven year old Eugene W. Bader won 250 dollars after a cocker spaniel bit his leg during a sandlot baseball game. The dog belonged to Carmen Karmey, whose daughter Celeste, age 12, allegedly kicked the dog while rooting for the opposing team as Eugene ran between second and third. The boy said he would have scored a homer but the injury ended his run. his team lost the game.

Eugene W. Bader Carmen Karmey Common Pleas David C. Vokes Eugene Karmery Celeste

OMalley Revises Dodgers Move to Los Angeles

A fourth revised transfer proposal for moving the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles was sent to the National League president. LA officials plan to present details to the City Council for ordinance adoption, with Dodger President Walter OMalley needing approval in New York. Harold C. McClellan said the Dodgers will be here next year unless the council blocks it.

Los Angeles Brooklyn Dodgers National League Baseball Club Dodger Walter O'Malley New York Harold C. McClellan Dodgers Brooklyn

Widdoes Grades Bobcats After Indiana State Game

Ohio University football grades released by Coach Widdoes and staff after reviewing film of last Saturday's contest with Indiana State. Dick Greens tops the offensive linemen with 81 percent on nine plays while Charles Stobart leads the backs at 71 percent. Jim Woods is best defensive lineman with 67 percent and Tom Redmen tops the defensive backs with 69 percent.

Ohio University Indiana _ State Carroll Widdoes Dick Greens Bobcat Charles Stobart Jim Woods Tom Redmen Dick Greeni Sewce Dave Stricklin Bill Garrison Gabe Disantis Larry Buckles Frank Dunnigan Bob Wisniewski John Yates Tom Redman Jim Hilles Tim Behrendt Gary Sargeant

Browns Open Season Against NFL Champs

The Cleveland Browns face the New York Giants in the season opener, with Browns rookie entrants and a five point spread against the defending champions. Giants coach Jim Lee Howell plans to start Don Heinrich at quarterback before Charley Conerly. Browns quarterback Tommy O Connell leads the first unit with Jim Brown, Chet Hanulak, and Ray Renfro.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns New York Giants Browns Giants John Martinkovic Green Bay Bill Bookman Miami Florida Ed Crawford Mis Sissippi Lil Bookman Ed Hughes Detroit Jim Lee Howell Don Heinrich Charley Conerly Mississippi Frank Gifford Alex Webster Mel Triplett Tommy O’connell Paul Brown O’connell Jim Brown Chet Hanulak Ray Renfro John Borton Ed Modzelweski Billy Reynolds Milt Campbell

Redlegs fall to Cubs as Hooks waits for first big league win

Cincinnati rookie Jay Hook, 20, from Northwestern, falters at Crosley Field as Chicago Cubs edge the Redlegs 7-5. Claude Osteen, 18, also struggles before Dave Skaugstad, 17, debuts with three hits. Moe Drabowsky gains win with Don Elston saving after two early homers by Jerry Lynch and Curtis Flood.

Cincinnati Jay Hook Cincinnati Redlegs Northwestern University Chicago Cubs Crosley Field Hook Claude Osteen Ernie Banks Osteen Dave Skaugstad Compton Calif Skaugstad Moe Drabowsky Cubs Borlus Baby Don Elston Jerry Lynch Curtis Flood Savannah Frankie Robinson

Youngstown State Tops NAIA in Opening Rush Total

Youngstown State University piled up 395 rushing yards in its season opener to lead the NAIA in rushing according to the national association. The performance boosted the Penguins to the top spot among NAIA teams in ground yardage.

Kansas City Youngstown Ohio NAIA

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