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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1951

Page

11

Neutzling tosses no hitter as Athens tops Logan 9 0

Athens defeats Logan 9 to 0 in a Northern Division game as Dave Neutzling pitches a no hit no run gem at Logan High. He walks five but collects 11 strikeouts while teammates pile up runs early and late. Watkins Barnes and Pierce lead Athens with multi hit efforts. Next game vs McConnelsville set for Thursday at 4 30 p m.

Dave Neutzling Logan High Athens Middleport AHL Chauncey Stockport Neutzling Iitle Logan Nenxing Roberts Thomas Russell Smith Jim Edwards Frank Watkins Don Pierce Frisinger Meyers Bill Barnes Watkins Barnes McConnelsville Muskingum Valley Myers Schrader Columber

Bratton vs Don Williams set for one round welterweight TV bout

Johnny Bratton of Chicago defends his NBA welterweight crown in a one round match against Don Williams of Worcester at Olympia. The bout is a national TV attraction in the International Boxing Club series airing from 10 pm EST on WIBK TV Detroit. Bratton earns 27 percent of net and $1000 TV rights. Williams gets 24 percent plus equal TV share.

Detroit Johnny Bratton Chicago Bratton Don Williams Worcester Mass Olympia International Boxing Club Wibk-Tv

Upsets in Pinehurst Amateur Golf Tourney Shake Field

In Pinehurst North Carolina two big upsets narrowed the North and South amateur field to 22 for today’s second round Leone Walsh of Wilmington knocked off Walker Cupper Harold Paddock Jr of Cleveland Heights 2 and 1 and Ben Goodes of Reidsville upset P J Boatwright of Aiken 1 and 4. Semifinalists include Bill Campbell Frank Stranahan Dick Chapman and Jimmy McHale with alternates Harvey Ward and Goondloe still present. Quarterfinals are set for Thursday on the No 2 6900 yard Pinehurst course with semis Friday and the final Saturday over 36 holes if needed.

Pinehurst N. C Leone Walsh Wilmington Aiken Bill Campbell Frank Stranahan Dick Chapman Jimmy McHale Harvie Ward Bill Dynamite Goondloe Pinehurst Country Club

Sports Calendar Highlights and Matchups

Gallipolis visits Wahama on Wednesday while Ohio U faces Marshall in Huntington at 8 p.m. Bethany competes against Ohio Wesleyan in a track event lineup.

Gallipolis Wahama Ohio U Marshall Huntington W. Va Bethany Ohio Wesleyan

Collinwood High Relays Team Barred After Haircut Incident

Cleveland Collinwood High School chants relays were axed from the Mansfield Relays after three four mile and medley relay team members cut off a hurviler's hair. Assistant Principal C. H. Hudson said the act left the four senior members ineligible. Track coach Kenneth Seitz announced Collinwood will not participate. The key relay quartet Tom Sherl Dick Wiley Bob Ishee and shot putter George McKenzie had sought crew cuts and Hardier Ken Kuehn opposed but was cut anyway.

Cleveland Collinwood High School Mansfield Hurviler C. H. Hudson Kenneth Seitz Collinwood Tom Sherl Dick Wiley Bob Ishee George McKenzie

Appointment of Everett Marcum at Greenfield High

Greenfield High School announced yesterday the appointment of Everett Marcum of Maton Preble County High School as football coach and assistant basketball coach. He takes over after a career in Preble County and will lead varsity programs at Greenfield.

Jackson Triumphs Over Gallia in 12-7 Baseball Victory

Jackson High School scored eight runs in the second inning to defeat Gallia Academy 12 to 7 in a Southeastern Ohio League baseball game. Weather forced weak pitching and many errors by both sides as Jackson'sMunyon and Morgan led the offense while Hogan pitched for Gallia with Burdette catching. The Blue Devils schedule three more road games this week against Wahama, Middleport, and Wahama again.

Gallipolis Jackson High School Blue Devils Gallia Academy High Bill Hogan Fred Burdette Jackson Keith Munyon Bobby Morgan Wahama Mason City Middleport

Hogan To Play At Greenbrier

White Sulphur Springs W Va Ben Hogan confirms entry to defend his Greenbrier Open title May 10 13. he aims to repeat his 21 under par 259 at last year’s sensational comeback. Pro entrants include Denaret Ferrier Douglas Reigel Fazio Palmer Haefner Harmon Snead. Pro amateur title also contested with entrants and defending champion John Peck among many others.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Ben Hogan Chris Dunphy Greenbrier Golf Committee Hogan White Sulphur PGA Greenbrier Jimmy Denaret Jim Ferrier Dave Douglas Skee Reigel George Fazio Joe Palmer Clayton Haefner Claude Harmon Sam Snead John Peck Logan Wo Va Dunphy Charles Amory John Hay Whitney Robert R. Young Robert Sweeny Ronald Balcom Stuart Symington John McLean Edward McLean Winston Guest Howell van Gerbig John R. Fell West Virginia Clarence Meadows Edward Wheeler Edward Foote Floyd Akers

Hooper Nominates Jet Fleet and Hello Wise for Derby

Louisville owner Fred W. Hooper names Jet Fleet and Hello Wise as Derby prospects for Churchill Downs May 5. Hello Wise shows Florida form but may be out of contention. Jet Fleet, son of Count Fleet, will ship to Louisville or be scratched after further New York starts to judge progress. Jet Fleet was bought for 12000 at Lexington auctions and was trained after a two year old season with early Arlington Park starts.

Jet Fleet Hellowise Florida Hooper Count Fleet Louisville New York Lexington John D. Hertz

Fairfield Gun Club To Hold Night Shoot

Fairfield Gun Club will sponsor a trap shoot Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the club range one mile east of here. The 50 bird program includes shooters at 16 and 15 yards. Shells will be available at the range.

Baltimore

Wahama Beats Point Pleasant for Second Victory

Wahama's White Falcon nine topped the Point Pleasant Big Blacks 10-4 in Mason, as a five run second inning propelled the Falcons. John Kelly earned the win with relief by Jack Hesson, while Ronald Burdette took the loss amid five Black errors and 11 strikeouts by Wahama pitchers.

Mason W.va Wahama White Falcon Mason County Point Pleasant Big Blacks Falcons John Kelly Bendmen Jack Hesson Jacks Jack Rogers Ronald Burdette Floyd Powell Burdette George Oliver Bill Powell Doc Fields Jim Barton Mieasant Earl Nibert Jack Durst Farrell Russell Jack Fowler Jake Rainey Wibert Kelly Hesson Powell F. Powell Burris Kelly Hesson Sayre

Five Club Ohio Indiana Loop Launches Wartime Campaign

The Class D Ohio Indiana League, reduced to five clubs after wartime cuts, opens a 140 game schedule with four other teams in regular play. Portsmouth and Zanesville withdrew. Lima Phillies Marion Red Sox Newark Yankees Richmond Tigers Springfield Giants align with MLB affiliates. Umpires reduced to five regulars with one standby.

Columbus Frank M. Colley Shaughnays Ashcan Prexy Colley Portsmouth Zanesville Ohio Muncie Ind Cincinnati Redlegs Muracie Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Lima Phillies Philadelphia Nationals Bernard (Barney) Latz Marion Red Sox Boston Americans Elmer Yoter George Susee Newark Yankees New York Ameri

Cops Crack Down On Baseball Betting In Cleveland

With the baseball season opening police moved on betting spots. Rocket squad chief Martin P. Comey cut telegraph wires to seven establishments showing inning by inning scores. He said most horse bet bookies lie low but baseball gambling is about to pop up citywide. Police estimate the racket grosses around 20100 dollars annually.

Cleveland Rocket Squad Martin P. Comey

Magnussen Elected Rotary Club President in Gallipolis

Dr. Marcus A. Magnussen of Holzer Hospital was elected president of the Rotary Club at Gallipolis after the regular meeting at the Farmer's Hotel. Board members named include Clyde V. Mitchell and M. Harold Brown among others. Gallia Academy students Francis Shane and Jimmy Mullineaux reported on the World Affairs Institute trip in Cincinnati.

Gallipolis Marcus A. Magnussen Holzer Hospital Rotary Club Farmer's Hotel Clyde V. Mitchell George Fuller M. Harold Brown Leo Mossman Bill Smith Marshall Boggs Magnussen Truman Morris Gallia Academy Gallipolis Club World Affairs Institute At Cincinnati

Rubber Check For Bond Leads to Arrest in Gallipolis

Harry Reynolds Jr. of Vinton Route 1 paid a $25 cash bond with a check that was returned for insufficient funds. Police issued a warrant after the bounced check. Reynolds was arrested Saturday and assessed $6.20 in costs. Alvin Raymond Calvert of city paid $19 and costs in Municipal Court for speeding.

Gallipolis Harry Reynolds, Jr Vinton Reynolds Alvin Raymond Calvert City

River Traffic Reports From Gallipolis and District Rivers

River traffic updates list vessels on the Ohio and Kanawha systems with times and status. The Ohio River shows a steady fall from upper gauge 17.7 to lower 30.0 feet with 96 wet at the rollers and Kanawha Falls at 5.29 feet and falling.

Gallipolis Galipolis Indiana Snider Hoagland Solway Lewis Fern Semet Kanawhe Keely Down Merrill Winfield Cook Kenna Keystone Jefferson Ayres Ohio River Kanawha Falls

Boxing figure Jess Alder man linked to South Carolina coach role

The University of South Carolina boxing coach Jess Alder man, once a contender for the world heavyweight title, is noted in the snippet alongside a long list of names from Point Pleasant Gallipolis and nearby areas. The passage mixes personal names with the coach’s notable past.

University of South Carolina Jess Alderman

Troopers Return Beaver County Suspects on Burglary Case

Beav er County suspects Carl Rife Johnson Bridgeport and Claude Charles Polk waived extradition in Common Pleas Court and were moved to Pennsylvania. Troopers Rogosky and Botlock transported them after a break in at Schmidt and Wass service station eight miles north of Rochester on April 12 or 13. Loot recovered includes cash, cigars, a radio, chewing gum and tools. charges include burglary and possession of stolen items. Sheriff Ehman reported the case tied to a suitcase theft and car search revealed a cache of nickels dimes and pennies.

Gallipolis Carl Rife Johnson Bridgeport Claude Charles’ Polk Longbottom Common Pleas Court Pennsylvania Anthony Rogosky Andrew Botlock Schmidt and Wass Beaver County Rochester

Parents know best on children's records report

A survey for RCA shows 90 percent of children’s records are bought by parents and the kids do not accompany them 60 percent of the time. The findings imply parental choices drive the market for kid oriented phonograph records.

Camden N. J Radio Corporation of America

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