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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1953

Page

7

Mercer the Do or Die Runner for Ohio State

Ohio University cindermen praised Jack Mercer for braving pain to chase victory. The Madison, Ohio senior anchored the mile relay, dragged a torn stance for three-quarters of a mile before collapsing, echoing a similar MAC meet finish last year. Cincinnati guard Bill Shalosky won the shot put before accepting a Cardinals offer, with military draft looming.

Ohio University Jack Mercer Mercer Ohio Bobcats Madison Kim Johnson Kent Cincinnati Bill Shalosky Shalosky Chicago Cardinals Sam Bill Browns Cardinals

Viddleweight Title Picture Still Clouded

San Francisco report on Olson and Young signing for a bout with conflicting cities and dates. The IEC in New York lists a June 19 Madison Square Garden fight while Sid Flaherty alleges a June 6 San Francisco Cow Palace bout. Dispute centers on SBC rules and promoter objections to exclusive arrangements.

San Francisco Carl Bobo) Olson Paddy Young International Boxing Club New York Harry Stikevers Young Olson Madison Square Garden Sid Flaherty San Francisco Cow Palace William P. Kyne Flaherty SBC New York State Robert Christenberry Oson Christenberry IEC

Rally Faces Bums Tonight in Brooklyn Showdown

The Cincinnati Redlegs meet the Brooklyn Dodgers for the first time tonight with Ken Calverine and Cart Erskine set to duel. Brooklyn aims to deny Cincinnati a repeat of last season and press toward the 1952 NL pennant as they hold a strong 17-8 edge in head to head play.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Redlegs Patsy Dodgers Brooks Redlegs Cincinnati Hhinelander

Gallia Tracksters Tie For Third At Waverly Meet

Gallia blue devils tied for third at a meet in Waverly where Waverly carried top honors. GalliaPolis and Chesapeake tied with 32 points, the 880 yard relay was GAHS best event, Don Notter set a Gallipolis record 10 4 in the pole vault.

Gallipolis Gahs Blue Devils Waverly Iketon Gallipolia Chesapeake GAHS Don Notter

Derby Cast Hinges on $10 000 Derby Trial at Churchill

Louisville Derby prep action centers on the Kentucky Derby selection race the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Fifteen horses compete for a $10 000 purse plus Derby entry, with owners seeking workout value or a win to seal one of the Derby spots. Royal Bay Gem and nine others aim to impress while favorites Native Dancer and Correspondent loom in the larger field.

Louisville America Churchill Downs Kentucky Royal Bay Gem Eugene Constantin Jr Dallas Clyde Troutt G. #& C. Stable Edward M Spy Defense Berseem Sir Mango Dark Star Red Speed Ram O’' War Thaxter Warless Blenham Alfred Vanderbilt Gordon Guiberson Royal Bay

NCAA Sets New Faces for Video Telecast Plan

Kansas City reports the NCAA proposes a revised telecast plan allowing 12 Saturdays from Sept 19 to Dec 5 with a panorama experiment on 2 or 3 dates. Top programs may be excluded unless sponsors choose them, and at least one game must originate in each of eight districts.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association Ncaa Memoo Notre Dame Oklahoma Michigan State Alabama Princeton Southern California Southwest Mountain States

Massachusetts Seeks Rule Change After Downed Boxer

Massachusetts Boxing Commission member Penne Abe proposes a rule requiring a fight to end after a boxer is knocked down three times in one round. In the Carter Collins bout Collins was floored 10 times before Referee Rawson stopped the match. Lamar argues the rule protects boxers and should be reviewed by Gov. Herter and the executive council.

Boston Jimmy Carter-Tommay ¢ Collins Massachusetts Boxing Commission Crn Penne Abe Collins Tommy Rawson Carter Lamar Massachusetts Christian A. Herter Executive Council

League Pomeroy at Middleport Logan at Athens

Athens and surrounding teams compete in a county league with matches including Pomeroy against Middleport and Logan against Athens, highlighting local high school schedules and rivalries in the region.

Pomeroy Middleport Logan Athens Athens County Rome Albany Ames-Bern Shade the Plains Waterloo

Ten Trainers Banned from Hollywood Park

Ten of the wests leading thoroughbred trainers are barred from bringing horses to Hollywood Park for the summer meeting opening May 12. The track has issued a formal declaration and other trainers threaten to withhold entries unless their fuel demands are met.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park

Logan Bowler Takes Lead In Cincinnati

Logan Bowler J.4 die Thomas took first in the Heinke Gienway Singles Classic in Cincinnati with 1189 pins. Thomas posted 166 231 266 233 for 1095 actual pins and 94 handicap for 11 total. Porky Columber moved to sixth with 956 actual pins and 129 handicap for 1085 total. Nick Manis had 1010 actual pins with 70 handicap for 1080 total.

Logan J.4die Thomas Cinci Thomas Cincinnati Porky Columber Nick Manis Lapine

Indianapolis Leads League With Monday Victory Over Toledo Sox

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis defeated Toledo and climbed atop the league standings Monday night. Eddie Blake pitched five hits for the win as Kansas City faltered with a four-hit effort from Corceghino and Schallock, dropping the Colonels into a second-place tie with Saint Paul. The Columbus Charleston game was rained out.

Indianapolis Columbus-Charleston Eddie Blake Kansas City Corceghino Art Schallock

Albany Lions Stir Up Tuneup With 2 1 Victory

Albany Lions defeated the Evansville Eagles 2 to 1 in a Sunday tuneup. Albany had three runs on ten hits while Evansville collected as many safeties. Dick Macak and Vid Canter pitched for Albany. Bob Fick Jack Dane and Pitty Dane were the Eagles pitchers.

Eagles Dick Macak Vid Canter Lions Bob Fick Jack Dane Pitty Dane

TOPASDAYS SCHEDUE Showdown with key pitchers in New York St Louis tilt

New York faces St Louis at 8 50 p m Kasebi 1 1 against Cain 6 0 Philadelphia plays Cleveland at 7 15 p m Shantz 1 2 versus Byrd 1 1 Garcia 140 Boston meets Detroit at 2 p m Mc Dermott 1 1 against Hoeft 1 0 Washington meets Chicago at 1 50 p m Masterson 1 1 against Johnson 0 0

New York St. Louis Kasebi Cain Philadelphia Cleveland Shantz Byrd Garcia Boston Detroit Pet Chicago Washington Ind Ecolum

Baseball Night Across Cities With Early Standings

Milwaukee faces New York as Surkent 2-0 meets Jansen 1. Cincinnati battles Brecekiyn at 7 p m with Kaffensberger 196. Ersking or Roe 0-0. St Louis hosts Philadelphia at 7 p m with Haddi 1-1 or Presko 1-4 against Konstanty 1-0. Chicago visits Pittsburgh at 7 30 p m with Kush 1-1 against Dicksen 1-7. MONDAYS results show no games scheduled.

Milwaukee New York Surkent Jansen Cincinnati Brecekiyn Kaffensberger Ersking Roe St. Louis Philadelphia Haddi Presko Konstanty Chicago Pittsburgh Kush Dicksen

Monday Schedule Features Indy Toledo and KC Louisville Wins

Indianapolis beat Toledo 3 1 and Kansas City defeated Louisville 6 2. St Paul won 5 4 against Minneapolis while Columbus faced Charleston in a cold matchup.

Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Columbus Charleston Louisvilte & En Ceraminis Ste Harleston

Shantz May Start Against Tribe Tonight

Cleveland hosts Philadelphia in a two game series opener with Shantz likely to start for the Athletics against Mike Garcia. Shantz has a sore shoulder but beat Washington recently as the clubs renew their inter league matchup.

Cleveland Bobby Shante Philadelphia Athletics Shantz Mike Garcia Washington

Early Season Major League Interleague Play Preview

The American and National Leagues begin cross‑league games with Phillies leading the NL and Indians holding a 28 point edge in the AL. Brooklyn, St Louis, Milwaukee and others trail. Phillies start an 11 game home stand against the West as Cleveland visits Boston and New York hosts Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Et Louis Milwaukees Cleveland Charron New York Yankees Yankees Indians St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Boston Washington Detroit Phillies Cardinals Milwaukee Chicago Cincinnati the Athletica Ae Andom St. York Cal

Ohio University Hosts Marshall In Triple Sports Card

Ohio University hosts Marshall College in tennis while Bobcat baseball and golf also play today. Baseball, led by Coach Bob Wren with a seven game win streak and 1090 MAC points, uses three pitchers Mehl Kreis and Bier ahead of Western Michigan series. Golf, Coach Kermit Blasier, carries an 11-4 record to Marshall. Tennis features Hill Lagonegro Jim Batley Bud Rose John Fox Jack Schmidt Bil Ragiend in singles with Lagonegro and Row in doubles.

Huntington Bob Wren Musketeers Bobcat Mehl Don Kreis John Bier Thun Wren Western Michigan Kalamazoo Kermit Blaseer Marshall College Ohio University Hill Lagonegro Jim Batley Bud Rose John Fox Jack Schmidt Bil Ragiend Lagonegro Do Halley Schmidt Fox Paul Cowen Ohio Jack Mercer Mercer Beaver Jim Fred Wolf Bob Baucher Haley Earl Haley Little Chick Me Ti Wolf Baucher Wilen Wahle Sod Capella Laughlin

West College Presidents Fend Off NCA Scholarship Ban

Midwest and Rocky Mountain college leaders urged the North Central Association to suspend its anti athletic scholarship rules and demanded a Monday reply. The group, which governs 19 states, previously barred athletic scholarships and placed Oklahoma A&M and Bradley University on probation, with more schools believed at risk.

Chicago Midwest Rocky Mountain College North Central Association NCA North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Rocky Mountain Southwest States Tion Oklahoma A & M Bradley University

Brooklyn fighter outpoints opponents in rough Montreal card

In Montreal, Paddy Demaree wins with an 18 percent edge over Armand Saveie 177 while Brooklyn's Dalu Peres, 176 percent, and Corky Gongales, 17 percent, clash with Denver 16 percent on the undercard.

Brooklyn Dalu Peres Brookive Corky Gongales Denver Montreal Paddy Demaree Armand Saveie

OU Thinclads Fall Before UC 71-56

University of Cincinnati Bearcat track team defeated Oklahoma 71 to 56 in men's meet. Weather conditions improved midrace as UC edged OU, securing a decisive victory despite rain and messy track.

Rsity Cincinnati University Ander Yreer Atras

Gambling bulletin supported by managers across clubs

The piece notes a league warning against high stakes gambling in clubhouses and on road trips. Frick backs the bulletin urging players and staff to comply, while managers from the Browns Giants Cubs Red Sox Cards deny on high stakes play. Mentions of Mercer injuries and Ohio University track times follow.

Frick Hig Cer Bulletin Tt Em Mets Siso Mid New York Cocene Marty Marion St. Louis Browne Ork Giant Chi In Anenning Leo Durocher Bustie al Lape Seins Feeney Lou Boudreau Boston Red Sox Phil Cavarrella Chicago Cube Eddie Stanky Bt Lewis Cincinnati Gabe Paul Redlegs Marion

Death of Bradley Allen Executor in New York City

John Allen died in New York City while serving as executor of the Bradley estate. He was brother of the late Pradley and presumed to be handling the sillien dellar estate affairs.

Bierh Beach Fla.4 John Allen Pradley Sillien Dellar New York City Bradley

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