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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

11

Yankees Edge Dodgers in Game Three of World Series

Stengel kept faith in his lineup as Mickey Mantle and Hank Bauer were sidelined by injuries. The Yankees roughed up Dodgers ace Don Newcombe early, with Yogi Berra, Joe Collins and Howard driving in runs to put New York ahead. Left-hander Whitey Ford held the Dodgers to five hits as the bullpen shut the door, while Gil Hodges and Duke Snider managed fights for two runs in Brooklyn.

Gasey Stengel Brokera Dodgers Mickey Mantle Hank Balls Oddenalers Dodgers Atte Gil McDougald Yogi Berra Joe Collins Howard Billy Martin Yankees Collins Aia Stengel Brooklyn Brooks Sten Bullet Boy Turley Walter Alston Johnny Podres Bauer Bob Ley Beast Elston Howard Irv Noren Bil Skowron Alston Don Zimmer Byrne Hhe Baltimore Wake Forest N. C Duke Snider Bian Gil Hodges Billy Lees Don New Combe Don Bessent Karl Spooner Clem Labine Pee Wee Reese Snider Apa Roy Campanella Cz Campanella Martin Ag Ne Carl Erskine Campy Noren Anaes Pata Dover Elston Castoff Sky 7 E. Robinson Besane Ra Wer Sawer Spooner Somnalbe RBI Seattle Giliam Reece Campanella Jean Zimmer Reew Hodea College of Ar Cloas Ana Reese Coleman Sitrin Collins Berva Mar Golan Sacchareon Ping New York Way In Hodges Terri New York Yankees

Yogi Berra Reputed as Brooklyn's Big Man Says Reese

Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese names Yogi Berra as the big man on the Yankees. The article recounts Reese's praise, mentions Erskine, Campanella, Byrne, and details game outcomes and series context from the World Series between Brooklyn and New York.

Yogi Berra Brooklyn Reese New York Yankee Pee Wee Peese Tursday Yogi

Byrne’s Unlikely Dream Keeps Babe Ruth Era Alive

A scrambled 1953 clippings fragment recalls pitcher Byrne wishing to play outfield and rooking as a power pitcher who helped the Yankees surge toward a World Series push. Mentions of Stengel, O’Keeffe, and the 169 game record hint at the era’s star power and dramatic crowd-pleasing talent.

Brooklyn Tommy" Byrne Babe Ruth Ang Tarn Myst Byrne Scette Yankees Oasey Stengel Emeta Byrne

Rays of hope fade as Dodgers search for wins vs Yankees

The article notes past fallouts in best-of series and recalls historic comebacks by Giants, Pirates, and Red Sox. It mentions Walter Alston and Brooklyn’s two losses to New York, with a lingering sense that recent Dodgers struggles echo earlier frustrations. A veteran observer voices a wary, familiar sentiment after another loss.

Bruurlan Dodgers Walter Alston Pittsburgh Washington Aly Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Yankee Stadium Yanks

Loes and Spooner Split In Pitching Duel At 6A Game

Loes allowed four runs in four innings while Labine yielded one in relief as Spooner and McDougald led Loes with five hits apiece. The Nos. 1 and 2 batters combined for multiple RBIs as Byrne earned the win and Loes took the loss in a 4 4 game. Details list defensive positions and a final 2 28 time with 64 707 attendance.

Loes McDougald Collins Howard Martin Cerv Spooner U-Ballantant Honochick Dascoli Summers Flaherty Dognatelli

World Series figures and game notes from Brooklyn New York

World Series details include teams Brooklyn New York and player mentions Campanella Berra Ford Newcombe and Loes. Games planned at Ebbets Field and Eb eis Field with dates and venues. Financial figures show Commissioner's Share Players' Share Clubs' and Leagues' Share totals.

Byrne Berra L—Loes Ebbets Field Eheis Field Tusa

Report Sees Fair Fishing For Ohioans

Ohio anglers have fair fishing prospects this weekend with most streams clear. The forecast notes good boat and bank fishing at the Bay Bridge area with perch and white bass at the channel entrance, smallmouth bass near Sugar Island, and bass at Bass and Ballast Islands. NorthWest Ohio streams are clear, with crappie, walleye, and bass reported along Lost Creek and Lake St. Marys. Central and Southern regions show fair fishing with several reservoirs and lakes yielding bass and panfish while Champaign County streams offer continued trout activity.

Volumbus Lost Creek Lake St. Marys Muskingum Burr Oak Cutler Lake Veto Lake Forkedam Lake Hocking “River Clouse’ Lake Delaware Blacklick Creek Alum Creek Hoover Reservoir Rock Fork Lake Knox Lake Jim Bucheur Lake Champaign County

Fight Results Highlight Whitlock Victory in San Fran

Philadelphia report shows Jimmy Loo outpointing Charley Slaughter in a bout with weights listed as 181 and 138 and locations including San Francisco and Westfield, indicating a boxing result summary. The fragment notes Philadelphia ties and city mentions along with assorted numbers.

Have Whitlock San Fran Vine Philadelphia Jimmy Loo

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