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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

9

Boston Marathon Looks Toward Patriots Day Run

Boston preps for the 59th Boston Marathon on April 19 starting Hopkinton and finishing in Boston. Elite runners include Reinaldo Gorno and Gustaf Jansson with Americans Pvt. John Kelley and Nick Costes among hopefuls.

Reinaldo Gorno Argentina Gustaf Jansson Sweden Emil Zatopek Gorno Karvonen Erkki Puoakka Gorna Hideo Hamamura Pvt John Kelley New London Conn Nick Costes Natick, Mass

Lake Jackson yields over sized bass catch report

Lake Jackson yields oversized bass with anglers posting eight pounders. Paul McCorkle and Weldon Kisor share notable catches as the water yields multiple large bass. The lake, full of stumps and logs, remains a favored spring fishing spot in Ohio.

Lake Jackson

First player to hit three homers in one game at Griffith

A historical sports trivia item asks who first homered three times in a single game at Griffith Stadium Washington in 9 Bc. It also queries fencing weapon used by women and asks which baseball player has the record for most major league appearances by fans. Additional prompt requests ring names of boxers Murray Cain Gerardo Gonzales William Iseppe Berardinelli and current activity.

Griffith Stadium Washington Ty Cobb Murray Top Davis Gerardo Gonsales Kid Gavilan William Papaloo Columbus Ohio Paul McCorkle Weldon Kisor Jackson Pestions Neues Murray Cain Gerardo Gonzales William Iseppe Berardinelli

Statistical Records of SECA League sports data

Historical SECA League notes cover football and basketball eras, member schools and years, scoring records, longest win and loss streaks, and notable players. Entries name Middleport Wellston Jackson Portsmouth New Boston Pomeroy Athens Ironton and others with dates and matchups.

Ironton Portsmouth Nelsonville Wellston Pomeroy Daytona Beach Fla Lee Petty Nascap Skein Bill Smith Gaili GAHS Middleport Buck Baker Charlotte Dick Rathman New Boston Jackson Jackson Nellston Ortemouth Gallipolis Nell

Powell high school basketball leads in 1985 league era

Powell Wyoming police points-Set by Jim Thomas of Chief Don Pomeroy references a 1985 Gallipolis event with Most Consecutive Crowns and SEC scoring record. Text mentions Big Horn district play and double rig league rules, a 14 league game round robin, and a water pistol ban during the tourney.

Mf Gallipolis Nick Parkis Athens Middleport Jackson Lenzgue SHC Long Loop Gallipolis Powell Wyo Jim Thomas Don Tony Gallipolis Big Horn Pomeroy Mentee

Foul Ball Rule Clarified by Baseball Q&A

A reader asks about a ball hitting the mound and foul territory. answer explains it is foul if any mound contact precedes reaching first or third base. The page also touches umpire protection from spitball, 26 second pitching rule, and notes on Rookie of the Year jinx lore.

Winns. Reardon Sy Gundermann St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians George Ehrhart Nick Ralph Sturn Sear Billy Jethror Braves Jor Winck Willie Mays Ward Minnie Minoso

Pirates Prospect Freese Sparks Spring Training Start

In the Pirates spring camp Freese opened strong with a home run on his second at bat. The candidate for a third base role previously spent 1954 with the New Orleans team of the Southern Association where he batted .424 and slugged 23 homers.

Coates Josy Barthel New England Clarence Harrison DeMar DeMar John A. Kelley Burgh Pirate Freese Pirates New Orleanss Asia

Ohio wildlife estimates show deer bears and turkeys counts

The Fish and Wildlife Service reported as of December 31, 1954 Ohio's estimated wildlife tallies: about 24 000 white tailed deer 21 black bears and 150 wild turkeys. Counts rely on partial surveys and highway kill indices with Merrill Gilfila noted as forest game investigator.

Columbus VA. Fish and Wildlife Service Ohio Merrill Gilfil Ohio Division of Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Service

Casey Stengel Drafts Stance on Spitter Pitch

New York manager Casey Stengel refuses to vote on the spitball issue and comments that if the pitch is allowed to return, hit hitters may rise and the team could need fewer pitchers or more pitching depth.

New York Casey Stengel Yankefuses

Rfl Ow ins Martinez Goes Large Jump In Ring

The text outlines boxing notes with mentions of Arch Moore Vince, Sandy Saddler, and a Stockton California league connection. It hints at Welterweight and light heavyweight bouts and a notable jump to the Cubs from a fighter named Martinez.

Rfl Martinez NEW York NEA Charley Bob Thorpe Danny Giovanelli Johnston Cubs Ager Archie Moore

TV stars Myrna Loy debuts in new CBS Theatre segment

The article notes Myrna Loy, billed as Kate Kennedy, in a CBS Television Theater slot with Zachary Scott and producer Carol Irwin. It discusses TV film production moving from Hollywood to Long Island City for economic and artistic reasons and hints at a new series potential.

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