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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1960

Page

9

Giants Poised to Win NL With Offseason Additions

New York pundits favor the Giants to capture the National League title after offseason moves. Giants acquire Billy O'Dell Billy Lees and Don Blasingame to shore up pitching and infield defense. They face strong threats from Milwaukee Los Angeles and Cincinnati with Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago and Philadelphia also in the mix.

New York San Francisco New Candlestick Park Giants Billy O'Dell Billy Lees Milwaukee Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia

Cousy Threatens To Bench Himself In Celtics Playoff

Boston star Bob Cousy warned he may sit out game five of the Celtics vs. St Louis series if his form does not improve. He has struggled in the series, making only six of 45 shots and leaving the club short of his usual playmaking leadership.

Pittsburgh Bob Friend St. Louis Stan Musial Chicago Richie Ashburn Frank Thomas Cubs Phillies Boston Bob Cousy Celtics K. C. Jones Sam Jones Cousy Celtcs

Logan Monument Company Address Listing

A historical note places Logan Monument Company at 156 W Main Street Logan Ohio opposite the hospital one block from Sears and Elberfelds near Pomeroy Mason Bridge in Pomeroy Ohio.

Main Street Hospital Logan Ohio Sears and Elberfeld’s Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Pomeroy, Ohio

Making Top Ten Tough Making Top Ten Tough

The ABC midseason standings show new names in the top ten for the Bowling Tournament with a few shifts. Bowl-All Center of Cleveland totaled 2872 in open team, George Defler of Berwyn 1829 all events, and Gene Smith with Harold Guard of Reading 1229 in doubles, all within reach of the leaders but not yet hooked into the top ten.

Toledo Keglers Cleveland George Defler Berwyn Ill Gene Smith Harold Guard Reading

Montreal and Toronto Prep for Stanley Cup Final Drill

Montreal Canadiens coach Toe Blake had his champions scheduled for another workout as they prepare to open the Cup final Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto also planned a home ice workout with games set for Montreal on Thursday and Saturday, then Toronto on the following Tuesday and Thursday.

Toe Blake Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Leafs Montreal

Stewart Defeats Dupas in Lightweight Bout in Sydney

Clive Stewart out pointed Tony Dupas 159 to 156 in a Sydney boxing match as Australian officials noted the bout held with New Orleans connections. Stewart earns victory margin and improved standing in the Australian lightweight scene.

Sydney Australia Clive Stewart Tony Dupas New Orleans

Throneberry Filling Throneberry’s Former Spot With Senators

Washington’s bid for help against strong pitching centers on Faye Throneberry as he stars in spring action. He drove in the winning run with a seventh inning single to edge Kansas City 3 2, while rumors swirl about Roy Sievers’ trade to Chicago for Battey Mincher and cash.

Washington Faye Maynard Throneberry Throneberry Senators Kansas City Roy Sievers Chicago White Sox Earl Battey Don Mincher Killebrew Lemon Allison Sievers A’s

Glouster High Host Sophomore Dance in Gym

The Glouster High School sophomore class will sponsor a dance Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight in the gymnasium. Music will be provided by the Twilighters. Admission is 50 cents per person.

Glouster Glouster High School Twilighters

Glouster Personalities Host Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ince of Ann Arbor Mich and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waltz with daughter Jennifer of Livonia Mich were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whaley on Spring Street. The Inces and Mr. Waltz returned home Sunday while Mrs. Waltz and Jennifer remained for a few days.

Glouster G. W. Ince Ann Arbor Mich Thomas Waltz Jennifer Livonia Carl Whaley Spring St Ince Mr. Waltz Mrs. Waltz

Monday Night Bowling League Results and Standings

Neal Floral leads with top team high series 625 by Leroy Hashman. Standings show Team 3 Games near Floral 2767 and teams like Pricing & Planning, Owls, Uptowners, Nite Stars, Pioneers, Machine Shop, Pressroom, Production Research posting varied scores. Top bowlers include Hashman Mocilnikar and Bilasucci with 611, 489 and 625.

Neal Floral Sweaseceus Ae Robert Chapman's Robert's Doe Conant’s Gulf Hi Ind Hashman Floral Gene Mocilnikar Tony Bilasucci Leroy Hashman Red Conant Bob Wickham Don Slagle P. Hall T. Evans D. Hoffee P. Tribe Uptowners Nite Stars Machine Shop Athens Lions Club Cowgeus Ig Rotary Onekee Ae Broughton's Kiwanis Lions Club Rotary Broughton’s Alfred Grange Athens Claims Ca . Aoe P. See Jones Motte Bronson R. Hall D. Jones Haeeenee Talbert Pomeroy Industrial Leagle Ind. A. Stobart A. Stobart Sport Center Swisher-Lohse Drug Daugherty Inc Pom. Cement Block Foreman-Abbott HAR Firestone

Robinson May Go To First

Baseball fans may see Frankie Robinson at first base if he is chosen by Reds manager Fred Hutchinson for opening day. Hutchinson notes Robby’s throwing arm pains and considers other options but leans toward Robinson at first, while rookie Tony Gonzalez could become right fielder.

Jacksonville Fla Cincinnati Reds Frankie Robinson Frank Fred Hutchinson Robby Tony Gonzalez Robinson Hutch Gabe Paul Gordie Coleman Buck Lee Walls Paul

Birthday Party Held for Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson celebrated his 11th birthday Friday with a home party featuring games and contests. Prizes went to Mary and Todd Patton and John McAllister, with refreshments for a long list of guests including the Trainer and Messbarger families and various friends.

Chauncey Personal Notices From Sunday Visits

Chauncey social column notes visits by Mrs.John Schoonover and family plus Mrs. Jean Ball and daughters Darlene Debby in Lancaster with James Smith Harold Blosser family. Anna Collins returns from three months with her son and daughter in law. Clifford Hays from Hamilton, and Anna Foster's daughter Anna Carlene and Carl Welling of Athens attended a birthday party with Harry Willett. Floyd Heightland hosted Denver Lowry of Mineral as Sunday guests.

Chauncey John Schoonover Jean Ball Darlene Debby Lancaster James Smith Harold Blosser Anna Collins Clifford Hays Hamilton Carl Welling Anna Carlene Athens Anna Foster Harry Willett Floyd Heightland Denver Lowry Mineral

Burr Oak opens 1960 fishing season with bass catches

Glouster report notes early bass catches by Frank Cunningham Chauncey and Robert Simpkins Amesville by the Lake Burr Oak. Suckers weighed three to four pounds at headwaters. Dam engineer Noel Eveland logs 482 cars at the dam last week. March rainfall 1.75 inches and year to date 7.90 inches. Lake level 721.34 and water 38 degrees. продолжаем.

Glouster Burr Oak Frank Cunningham Chauncey Frank Art Smith Amesville New Lake Burr Oak Robert Simpkins Millfield Pete Gyure Noel Eveland

Chauncey Cub Pack 78 Holds Pinewoods Derby Race

Chauncey Cub Pack 78 at the Parish House held a Pinewoods Derby. Rod Sanders won the race. Bobcat badges went to John Davis John Abdella and Fred Moore. Den chiefs cards went to Paul Kostival and Archie Staley. Awards also to Bill Mingus Steve Skinner and Mike Ley. Den 2 won the attendance trophy. Den 4 aided by Mrs Laverne Sanders served refreshments.

Chauncey Cub Scout Ralph Brown Leta Davis Bill Abdella John Davis John Abdella Fred Moore Paul Kostival Archie Staley Den Bill Mingus Wolf Steve Skinner Bear Mike Ley Webelos Den 2 Mrs. Laverne

Pendergrass Rites Planned

Mrs. Agnes Pendergrass 63 died unexpectedly Sunday at her Columbus home after two months of ill health. Born in New Brunswick Canada, she was the wife of Donald Figgins. Funeral services set for Wednesday 10 a.m. at Woodyard Funeral Home Columbus with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Agnes Pendergrass Columbus New Brunswick Canada Donald Figgins Pendergrass Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Monroe Johnson Athens Woodyard Funeral Home East State St Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Gerald King Dies Sunday in Johnstown Ohio

Gerald King died at his home in Johnstown Sunday evening after a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Bernice two sons Ray and Richard a daughter Charma Greene and four grandchildren all of Johnstown. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Johnstown with burial at Maplewood Cemetery in Glouster.

Glouster Gerald King Johnstown Ohio Bernice Ray Richard Charma Greene Maplewood Cemetery

Chauncey Church of Christ Class Meeting Set

The Chauncey Church of Christ high school class plans a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Parish House.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ

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Don Blasingame Billy Rigney Dodgers Cal McLish Bill Henry National League Duval Ruby Red Stone Eternal Rock of Ages Georgia Marble Barre Guild Renault U. S Paris Auto Renault Dauphine O. H. Vy N. Court & Carpenter St W. Washington St Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Maurice Richard Claude Provost Joe Blake Dickie Moore Stevers The Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Jim Lemon Bob Allison Bob Cerv Lennie Green Bolime SE Sportland Lanes Cussins & Fearn Store E. Carpenter St Athens, Ohio Harold W. Vaughn Chauncey Cub Pack Rod Sanders Pendergrass Rites Planned Gerald King Capital Finance Corporation Economy Savings & Loan CO N. Court St Lynwood Pomeroy FERD N.A.P.A Doctor of Motors S. E. Ohio Mercury Motors —Boat Accessories Buck Auto Supply Mill and State E. State
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