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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1957

Page

8

Hegan Certain In Indians Lineup For Opening Day

Cleveland manager Kerby Farrell reshuffles his rotation with Hegan as a likely opening day catcher. Hegan Wertz and Al Smith appear secure, while Strickland, Harrell, Usher, Avila, Carrasquel, and Maris compete for infield and outfield spots as Wynn is expected to start after hip tendon setback.

Tucson Ariz Kerby Farrell Cleveland al Lopez New York Yankees Jim Hegan Vic Wertz al Smith Strickland Chico Carrasquel Larry Raines Farrell Indianapolis Roger Maris Smith Maris Jim Busby Usher Gene Woodling Rocco Colavito Early Wynn Herb Score Bob Lemon Wynn

Algerian Lifts Bantam Title From DAgata

Alphonse Halimi a young Algerian boxer won the world bantamweight title by mid 15 round decision over Mario D Agata who held the belt since last June. An end of third round fire interrupted the bout prompting D Agata's manager Libero Cecchi to demand a no contest.

Paris Alphonse Halimi Halimi Mario D’agata Italy Libero Cecchi D’agata

Cubs Outlook Dimmed as Tour Opens

Douglas Arizona report says the Chicago Cubs start a 10 game seven city tour facing the Baltimore Orioles with October distant and slim NL cellar hope. Ernie Banks is the only sure starter with Jerry Kindall failing to hit, ending first base shift talk. other positions unsettled two weeks to opening day.

Douglas Ariz Chicago Cubs Baltimore Orioles Cubs Ernie Banks Jerry Kindall Banks

Keiser Fires 76 in Golf Writers Assn Division

Herman Keiser of Akron Ohio fired a 76 in the member guest division of the fourth annual championship of the Golf Writers Association of America at Myrtle Beach S C on Monday.

Myrtle Beach S. C Herman Keiser Akron Ohio

Player Gives Cards Scare in St. Louis Arrives at Hospital

Joe Cunningham of the St. Louis Cardinals was rushed to a hospital from St. Petersburg after abdominal pains. Doctors found no illness and expected discharge. the ailment remains a mystery.

ST. Petersburg Fla Joe Cunningham St. Louis Cardinals Cunningham

Tebbetts predicts Joe Nuxhall will win 20 games this season

In Tampa, manager Birdie Tebbetts of the Cincinnati Redlegs says lefty Joe Nuxhall will win a flock of games. Tebbetts praises his form and weight at 210 pounds and expects his best season yet, aiming for at least 20 victories.

Joe Tebbetts Tampa Fla Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Joe Nuxhall Big Joe

Notable boxing results across cities with several stoppages

Across multiple venues Hogan Bassey Percy Lewis Besmanoff Bob Baker Peele Rowan Moreno Annalero Butler Ruff Ward Holmes Demars James Lane Robinson Ortega confrontations show wins by stoppage or points. Scarce details limit full bout outcomes and locations.

Nottingham England Hogan Kid) Bassey Nigeria Percy Lewis Wales New York Willie Besmanoff Germany Bob Baker Pittsburgh New Orleans Crowe Peele Baton Rouge Joey Rowan Philadelphia San Francisco Ricardo Moreno Mexico Gaetano Annalero Providence R.I Jacksonville

OSU Agri Dean Speaks At District 4-H Banquet

More than 100 people attended a four county 4-H advisers and junior leaders meeting at Clay Local School. Principal speaker John F. Mount, OSU College of Agriculture associate dean, discussed 4-H benefits for members leaders and parents. Banquet for 102 was hosted by Clay Local PTA with Gallia 29 Lawrence 29 Jackson 16 Meigs 24 represented.

Gallipolis Clay Fred Bruny Ohio Extension Service Kathleen Greer Association Prtincipal John F. Mount College of Agriculture Ohio State University PTA Gallia County Lawrence Jackson Meigs William P. Smith Jan Peters Meigs County C. E. Blakeslee Geneva Nolan

Honor Society Taps Juniors at Gallia Academy

Six Gallia Academy High School juniors were tapped by the National Honor Society in a Monday morning ceremony at the school. New members named by the faculty include Carol Sue Haskins Ann Venz Patty Bradbury Keith Sheets Ronnie King Sandy Avner and Joe Picket. NHS officers Fred Miller president Harriet Clendenin vice president Molly Vance secretary and Stephen George treasurer assisted.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School National Honor Society Carol Sue Haskins Ann Venz Patty Bradbury Keith Sheets Ronnie King Sandy Avner Joe Pickett NHS Fred Miller Harriet Clendenin Molly Vance Stephen George

D of A Plans Rally In Marietta May 7

Gallia Council 114 of the Daughters of America discussed a district rally in Marietta on May 7 during a Shrine Hall meeting in Gallipolis. Preparations for an inspection on May 20 were also outlined and ten members were present.

Gallipolis Shrine Hall Gallia Council Daughters of America Marietta C. A. Boster Third Ave

Six Convictions Listed In Gallia County Courts

Gallia County law enforcement listed six convictions. Dayton man Hillard E. Smith, 25, forfeited a $25 bond for illegal left turn at Pine and Vinton. Frank R. Ford, 60, Gallipolis, fined $5 and costs with suspension for driving without a license. Frank Hix, 38, Bidwell, fined $5 and costs with suspension for no brakes. Troy C. Bedington, 29, Sandusky, forfeited a $25 bond for speeding. Rodman Forbes, Leon, fined $15 and costs for intoxication. Frank G. Stephenson, 26, Ironton, fined $15 and costs for speeding.

Gallipolis Hillard E. Smith Dayton Pine and Vinton Sheriff's Department Rodman Forbes Leon James A. Johnson Frank G. Stephenson Ironton Eddie Miller Crown City Frank R. Ford Frank Hix Bidwell Troy C. Bedington Sandusky

Services Wednesday For Mrs. Libby D Young

Funeral services for Mrs Libby Del Young 57 of Bladen Route 1 will be held Wednesday at 3 PM in the Elizabeth Chapel Yellowtown with the Rev Kenneth Betz officiating. Burial follows at St Nicholas Church friends may call at the late home. Mrs Young died Sunday en route to Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Libby del Young Bladen Elizabeth Chapel Yellowtown Kenneth Betz St. Nicholas Church

Lrias Sanders Rites Set for Wednesday

Funeral services for Urias Sanders aged 80 of Bladen will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church with Rev. Earl V. Cremeans officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Sanders died Sunday.

Gallipolis Urias Sanders Bladen Bethel Methodist Church Earl V. Cremeans Sanders

Hannan Trace Local School District Named in Gallia County

Gallia County forms the Hannan Trace Local School District by consolidating three districts. The board selects Golden Canaday as president and Roy Daniels as vice president, with clerks from the former boards to receive one month’s pay and census duties. Students may remain in Gallipolis facilities until district facilities are ready. The Racoon Board allocates funds to Rio Grande Schools. several teachers are rehired. New hires include Willeen Edwards and Elmer Beard. Dedication events for Kgger Creek high school open house draw about 2500 attendees.

Gallipolis Gallia County Hannan Trace Mercerville Holley Ohio Township Golden Canaday Commercial and Savings Bank Dennis Murdock Charleston W.va Chillicothe Racoon Board Rio Grande Rios Grande Sidney Fadely Laura Rupert Betty Clark Mildred Wickline J. Robert Evans Verna Blakeslee Kgger Creek Board New High School Ohio Valley Bank Willeen Edwards Elmer Beard CC. Comer Bradbury Kgger Creek Schoool Addsville

University Women Hear Chorus Solos in Rio Grande program

Miss Clara Poston led a Davis Hall meeting of the American Association of University Women at Rio Grande College. The Rio Grande Chorus and College Ensemble performed with soloists Miss Landa Bauer and Mrs. Cynthia Drummond. Mrs. Dean Eisel was elected president and Mrs. James Harreld secretary for two years. An April 26-27 state meeting was announced for Lima.

Gallipolis American Association of University Women Davis Hall Rio Grande College Clara Poston Rio Grande Zelma North Gardner Washington School Poston Harreld

Three Councils Two Trustee Boards Meet

Regular business and bill payments dominated Monday night sessions for Gallipolis Township Trustees and four village councils plus two township boards Rio Grande Cheshire Crown City and Cheshire Township Trustees. Crown City Clerk Mrs Sanford Bills reported Paul Swain is constructing a new home near the Crown Manor Subdivision set up last fall.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Cheshire Council Crown City Council Cheshire Township Sanford Bills Paul Swain Crown Manor

Patrol Helps Marine Couple in Medical Emergency

Two State Highway Patrolmen assisted a distressed couple Monday when Clyde C Hay suffered a heart attack near Gallipolis. He and his wife were taken to Holzer Hospital from Jackson, Hawaii bound to Quantico. Mrs Hay later reported belongings left in the car. Trooper McCreedy retrieved the Hay vehicle from Jackson to Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Clyde C. Hay Jackson Hawaii Quantico Hay Cpl. P, D. Me. Creedy Howard Curtiss McCreedy

County Appropriates 20000 for Highways Progress

GALLIPOLIS The County Commissioners Monday appropriated 20000 for highway maintenance. The Commission discussed the engineer J Roy Bartlett road program for 1957.

Gallipolis J. Roy Bartlett

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Hegan Indians By Jerry Liska Rom D’agata Keiser Xavier Kentucky MYGEN Auto Supply Mill & State Athens Osu Columbus Gaylord E. Cook Stewart G. Raymond Cook Athens County Roger J. Jones Said John F. Newcomb Cline Thomas P. Joyce Joan F. Newcomb Cline Bldg William H. Joyce Maron Said County Mickey Mickey Mantle Mickey Jr Mantle Brooklyn Dodgers Miami Osu Agri Honor Society Frankfurt West Germany Defense Ministry Mrs. Young Lrias Sanders Ford Hack Doctor of Motors Logan Bardin Brothers Company Athens, Ohio the Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy, Ohio University Patrol Federal Land Bank The United National Farm Loan A. C. Gibson, Sec’v.Treas Ohio Valley Bank Bldg Gallipolis, Ohio
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