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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
9
University of California chemists developed a lacquer that keeps color under water due to ultraviolet light. The glowing paint was adapted from wartime fabric color secrets and tested in natural light conditions including sun and clouds.
Cleveland Indians veterans Boudreau Gordon and Keltner opened spring training in strong form while a wave of rookies competed for infield spots. Orestes Minoso Freddie Marsh Beto Avila and Johnny Berardino impressed at multiple positions as manager Boudreau evaluated candidates for 1949.
In Newark Joe Raksi defeated Maynard Jones by decision. In New York Beppe Colasanti outpointed George Lafalgio. National League Detroit beat Montreal 8 to 1 as Detroit leads series. American League Hershey 5 Cleveland 1 and Providence 5 St. Louis 4 after two overtimes with Providence leading series 3-2.
New York beats Washington 86 84 in overtime to even the best of three series at 1-1. Waterloo edges Syracuse 69 68. Sheboygan defeats Dayton 68 62 in the afternoon with Dayton 61 Sheboygan 54 in the night. Scranton tops Patterson 68 66 to take a 1-0 lead in their series.
Three new and three veteran drivers were officially announced for the May 30 race at Indianapolis. George Connor of Los Angeles to drive Lou Moore's Blue Crown Spark Plug Special with Mauri Rose and Bill Holland. Walt Brown of Massapequa and Ralph Pratt of Detroit secure rides with Kurtis Kraft and Murrell Belanger cars. Pratt is new to the 500 though 38, Brown last raced Indy in 1947 after Langhorne 100 mile win in 1948 ranking career.
The article analyzes a risky bowling technique targeting the headpin and pin carries. It explains repositioning the ball to clip the 4-pin from the left, predicting outcomes for 4-7-9 and related pins and noting occasional lucky rebounds off the kickback. Practice and patience are advised.
Gene Bearden, star pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, suffers a pulled leg muscle near the sciatic region and is ordered to bed for several days. Manager Lou Boudreau expects he may not pitch for a week or more, with a warning that failure to heal could sideline him for two to three months. The Indians option Hank Ruszowski to San Diego.
In a 10 round non-title fight at Madison Square Garden Ike Williams and Kid Gavilan meet Saturday. Williams is a 5 to 8 favorite as fans anticipate a strong gate near 90 000 dollars with about 18 000 in attendance.
A meeting is called for 7 30 p m Monday in the Mayor's office for those interested in league baseball this summer. Officers and a board of directors will be elected and a manager selected for the season.
Virgil Smith of Akron was defeated by Dick Miles yesterday in the first round of the United States table tennis championships at St. Nicholas Arena. Miles won the three sets 21-6 21-6 and 21-14.
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