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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1957

Page

13

New Rules Improve Basketball Caliber Say Ohio U Coach

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder tells Athens Kiwanis Club rule changes will trim high scoring and boost defense. He predicts officials face tough calls at season start as intent interpretation rises, with fan adjustment needed before the game backs toward balanced scoring. Snyder aims for MAC title with improved Bobcats while recalling a pitching gag from baseball.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Athens Kiwanis Club Bobcat Anama SMU Valuoalavel Qavuul Snyder Bobcats

Angler Recalls Four-Foot Pike That Tagged Him in Geraldton

Geradlton Ontario fisher Harry Lee said a four foot pike bit his thumb and then grabbed his sleeve as he tried to shake the fish loose. The encounter ended without serious injury.

Geraldton Ont Harry Lee

Detroit Team Moves To 2nd In ABC Match

Detroit team rises to second in the American Bowling Congress tourney open division as Strohs Beer posts a 3119 over three games led by Buzz Fazio 677. Hesperia Los Angeles rolls to third with 3087 and Helen Tackle of Detroit posts 3049. Dayton’s Stan Williams fires 299 in a day of high scores.

Fort Worth Tex Detroit Strohs Beer Peter Hand Beer Chicago Buzz Fazio Hesperia Los Angeles Calif Helen Tackle Stan Williams Dayton ABC Myron Erickson Racine Wis

Lake Hope Will Open This Summer as Usual

Lake Hope will reopen for swimming and fishing this summer despite prior fears that mine waste acidity would render it useless. Dr. A H Blickle of Ohio University described a potential shift to a biological desert if acidity rises, while officials from the Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife Division implement lime treatments and other countermeasures. Governor O Neill aims to rid Southeastern Ohio waters of pollution.

Lake Hope Friday’s Messenger the Messenger Hocking A. H. Blickle Ohio University Blickle Blckle Buckle Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Buckle

Hutchinson Considers Al Dark for Outfield in Spring Game

Hutchinson may move shortstop Alvin Dark to the outfield for an exhibition against the Chicago White Sox. Dark, who played 16 games in the outfield for the New York Giants four years ago, says he is familiar with the position. The Cardinals seek a third outfielder alongside Wally Moon and Del Ennis as a spring problem persists.

Charlotte N. C Fred Hutchinson St. Louis Cardinals Alvin Dark Cardinals Chicago White Sox Dark New York Giants Wally Moon del Ennis Hutchinson

Glouster Elementary Sets Western Fantasy Play Friday

Glouster elementary grades present A Western Fantasy in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. featuring fifth and sixth graders around a campfire and a chuck wagon breakfast scene. The show includes Tiny Tot Opera Co. and Indian Dancers, with a grand finale America The Beautiful sung by all.

Glouster Tiny Tots Opera Co Goldilocks Three Bears Calico Cowboy Daniel McClelland Richard Dixon Dean Hogue Wilford Knott Rodney Harper Billy Holcomb Terry Bollinger Tommy Covella Larry Brockett Tommy Dew David Hemsley Lester Limo Jerry Messbarger Jerry MecLaughlin Gary McClelland Charles Patton Bill Addington John Quarles David Lowrey Rodney Riley Charles Guffy Phil Colbert The Tiny Tot Opera Co Mary McGee Billy Christman Ellen Faires Michael Andrews Cheryl Parham Jeffrey Norris Madelena Gyure Julia Beshara Marty Ginnan Ralphetta Cowan Lila Wilson Bobby McClelland Davy McGee Gary Nott Delia Gloeckner Suzi Morrison Patty Byers Kendall Dunfee Pamela Gamwell Paul Richards Jackie Losey Kathy McManaway John Gloeckner

Special Meeting Planned by The Get Together Club

The Get Together Club schedules a special meeting at Jewell's Restaurant next Tuesday and a regular meeting at Lorena Jewell's home on May 3.

Get Together Club Jewell Lorena Jewell

Past Chiefs Club Dinner Honors Birthday Members

The Past Chiefs Club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the K of P hall for a dinner honoring members' birthdays.

Chiefs

Rothwell Club Meeting Set for Thursday Afternoon

The Rothwell Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ernest Taylor. Members gather for a social and planning session in a private residence.

Rothwell Club Ernest Taylor

Teens Hold Potluck and Games at Church Basement

The Methodist Teens and guests gathered for a potluck supper in the church basement with 14 attendees. After eating, participants joined in group games and activities.

Colts Hire Bob Shaw as Coach

Bob Shaw, 35, All-America end in 1942 at Ohio State and NFL veteran, was signed Monday as coach of the Baltimore Colts. The Fremont, Ohio native has coached Cuyahoga Falls High School near Akron for two years and played for the Rams, both Cleveland and Los Angeles eras, the Chicago Cardinals, and Calgary in the Canadian League.

Baltimore Bob Shaw Ohio State Baltimore Colts Fremont Ohio Cuyahoga Falls Akron Rams Cleveland Los Angeles Chicago Cardinals Calgary

Seniors to Wash Cars For Trip Funds

GLOUSTER The Senior class of Glouster High School will wash cars at the school on April 13 20 and 27 for $1 per car. Pickup and delivery available by calling evenings at 2691 2975 and 3371. The class also plans a dance on April 25. Proceeds fund a trip to Washington and New York.

Glouster Glouster High School Washington New York

Progress of Community Auction and Local Events Shared

Kiwanis Club president Robert Byers reported on donated items for the Key Club and Kiwanis community auction. The May 14 seniors banquet at the Jacksonville-Trimble auditorium was tentatively set.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Robert Byers Key Club Kiwanis Byers J-T Glouster High School Jacksonville-Trimble Carl Bradbury WLW TV James Sonny) Cotter, Jr Howard Patterson Dayton

Visitation Meeting Set in Glouster District

A district 9 visitation meeting will be held April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. The district includes Athens Glouster Jackson Logan Portsmouth Ironton and Chillicothe. New officers were installed by state Regional Director Harold Shafer and a fish fry for members and families was prepared by Women of the Moose.

Glouster District 9 Moose Lodge Athens Jackson Logan Portsmouth Ironton Chillicothe Glouster Lodge Harold Shafer The Moose

Kinney Undergoes Surgery at University Hospital

Fred Kinney of Columbus, a former Glouster resident, underwent surgery Tuesday at University Hospital in Columbus.

Glouster Fred Kinney Columbus University Hospital

Waverly’s Fred Moore Holds Key Ohio U Scoring Records

Fred Moore of Waverly set both game and season scoring marks for Ohio University in basketball. The standout guard led the team with high point totals and topped single game and season charts, establishing durable benchmarks during the campaign.

Waverly Fred Moore Ohio U’s

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