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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1957
Page
11
Milwaukee Braves boast power in the outfield while the New York Yankees rely on speed and superior defense. The outlook centers on three Yankee outfielders with Mantle’s health high on the list as the series approaches, as his rebound could tilt the championship toward New York.
Bob Hazle hits .408 in 39 games and faces Yankee pitching as Milwaukee and New York prepare for a key opening. Hank Aaron leads in home runs and delivers timely hits as both teams field uncertain outfields and rotate lineups next Wednesday. The Braves rely on Covington Aaron and Pafko while the Yankees expect Elston Howard Mantle and Bauer in left center and right. Hazle may sit for right handed pitchers, with Kubek or Slaughter replacing Howard when Lew Burdette and Bob Buhl start.
Coach Paul Brown focuses on Cleveland Browns defense as the club opens the NFL season Sunday against the New York Giants. Newcomers Bill Quinlan and Vince Costello bolster the line as Brown assesses how the defense compares to last season's stingy unit.
In Vestal, Kegham Kradjian 53 was cited after deputies found him with a dead pheasant while his hunting dog trailed behind carrying the bird. Kradjian paid a $75 fine as Broome County officers investigated reports of out of season game birds.
Don Gilbert, Michigan State fullback, played more football than any returning back for the 1956 Spartans, tallying 250 minutes in action this season.
Athens High School Bulldogs travel to Middleport for a SE CAL test as they chase a third straight win to start the 1957 season. Quarterback Brent Cornwell leads a veteran lineup featuring Max Schwarzl and Jack Gasins at halfback, Larry Smith at fullback, with Richard Life and Vic Stanson on the flanks and Jim Gaskill stepping in on defense.
Halfback Harlan Whitlatch has left with his parents for Phoenix for health reasons and will miss the game versus the Athens Bulldogs. Cornell Vance is out with a shoulder separation, while George Miller and George Hartinger are nursing injuries but seeking action. Jim Harris returns to practice as coach Thompson notes high team spirit despite underdog status. Booster support from Bob Collins and Bob McInturf boosts morale.
The Buchtel Bruins defeated Troy 12 to 0 in five innings to clinch at least a share of the Athens County League title. Pitcher Danny Wright threw a no hitter with 12 strikeouts and five walks, while Charles Thompson Larry McDonald and Brady led the offense with multiple hits and RBIs.
Friday matchups listed for Ohio small towns include Athens at Middleport Gallipolis at Logan Nelsonville at Jackson Pomeroy at Wellston Eastern at The Plains Rutland at Trimble Belpre at Wahama Chauncey at New Lexington Ashville at McArthur Point Pleasant at Barboursville Southwestern at Rio Grande Mercerville at Ironton St Joe North Gallia at Kyger Creek 73 Glouster at Philo
Pro and Lyndhurst Golf Course owner Ralph Bond shot 72 and 71 for a 143 total to win the 36 hole Northern Ohio PGA tournament at Elyria Countr y Club on Thursday. Par is 73.
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