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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
9
Classified page explains how to place ads in the Sunday edition and how errors are handled. It notes that ads must be received by a set time, payment methods, and penalties for late cancellation or incorrect listings. It includes guidance on answer formats and privacy for advertisers.
Gratefully acknowledge and thank friends for expressions of sympathy during the death of beloved father Charles J. Hayes. The family expresses appreciation from sons and grandchildren for support and kindness.
Columbus avoids two costly errors as the Red Birds win Sunday 2-1 and 2-1 against the Minneapolis Millers in a four game AA series. Key plays include Mel McGaha's bases loaded hit and Mike Natisin's run scoring efforts. Minneapolis features Dave Barnhill and Ray Dandridge with Jack Harshman held to a single hit.
Joe A. Gibson resigns as athletic director and head coach of all intercollegiate sports at Rio Grande College effective today. He will pursue a doctor’s degree at New York University with a safety education teaching fellowship, leaving the college without any coaching staff.
The National Basketball League and Basketball Association of America near a merger to end bidding for college stars. Key figures Ike Duffy and league officials expect a near reality as New York talks proceed. Indiana politics and bids for Kentucky stars feature in the dispute over absorbing teams into a single National Basketball Association.
The Athens Recreation Department hosts a city swim meet Thursday at Crystal Pool starting at 6 30 p m designed for all ages. Events include back stroke breast stroke freestyle relay underwater distance and diving with four brackets for ages 11 18 14 16 17 18 and 18 plus for adults. Registration is at Crystal Pool Banks Sport Shop and the Rufus Putnam playground. Swearingen expects larger participation than last year.
Scores and box details across multiple games include Boston and Pittsburgh in two games with results 9-1 and 6-5, New York vs Cincinnati 10-4, Zabala and Mueller in New York pitching, and broader American League and Association standings with Columbus, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and others in recent matchups.
Yesterday's Stars batting Sid Gordon hit two homers during a nine run second inning rally that gave the Giants a 9-0 win over Cincinnati in the second game of a doubleheader. Larry Jansen and Adrian Zabala held Cincinnati to four and five hits respectively as New York cruised to a 10-0 and 9-0 victories.
Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh, Boston travels to St. Louis, New York to Chicago, St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, plus Kansas City at Toledo and Minneapolis at Columbus with all games listed as night matches. All-night schedule notes include St Paul at Louisville.
The list names season leaders: Williams of Boston with runs and home runs, DiMaggio leading hits, Robinson of Brooklyn with hits and RBIs, Dillinger stealing bases for St. Louis, and Sewell of Pittsburgh with wins. Also notes Reynolds of New York and Spahn of Boston among pitchers.
Syracuse defeats Gallipolis Bees 7 to 5 at Syracuse Park to extend its lead in the Ohio Valley Association pennant chase. Point Pleasant beats Racine Maroons 5 to 2, while Reedsville defeats Twin Cities 8 to 5 with a six-run sixth inning. Pitchers Manley and Hubbard provided key hits for Syracuse and Hayman earned the win for Pt Pleasant.
Next generation Bearden of the Indians discusses trick pitching and the challenges a first baseman faces on double plays. The piece contrasts left and right handed throwers and explains positioning, stretch, and ball decisions at first base.
Don Finsterwald of Athens and Art Smith of Hyde Park defeated Don Stemble and Curtis Reed 4 and 3 at Jackson Country Club. The best ball 62 helped match as part of the club’s 25th anniversary celebration with Joe Thomas presiding over a clinic.
In McConnellville Athens Carpenter Hardwares beat Logan Yates Clover Farms 4-2, getting all runs in the third inning behind Quentin Lanning. Marietta Caseys shut out Banks Sport Shop 4-0 as they exploited Dick Hill’s pitching and two Shopper runs in the fifth. Hardwares meet Marietta MeJunkins Thursday night after McConnelsville Millers defeat Logan Clay Products.
Logan Old Home Week begins on Mary Street in downtown Logan with Harry's Greater Shows providing week long entertainment. Sponsored by the Logan Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event features a 7 90 p m Friday concert by the Logan High School Band, rides and concessions, a display of new cars and trucks near Mulberry Street, and window decoration judging with prizes later in the week.
The Eagles routed the Merchants 13 to 1 in a Hocking Valley League clash at The Plains Athens led by Norman Dupler who went four for four with a homer and three RBI. Dupler, Coley, Bradley and Winning each had three hits as the Eagles totaled 16 hits off starter Joe Kennedy before Smith finished the game. Merchants catcher Morris led their offense with three hits.
Two leading pole sitters plan a mutual problem discussion via long distance call arranged by a Boston station. Charley Lupica of Cleveland and Mrs. Jean Ellis of Boston speak from poles as Lupica vows to stay 40 feet above street level until the Indians lead. he faces a doctor order to cut cigars.
Former Cleveland infielder Les Fleming belted three homers as Indianapolis split a doubleheader with Milwaukee to stay 3½ games ahead of St Paul in the American Association race. Fleming hit two homers in the nightcap 7–2 after a 4–1 loss in the opener, with Norman Roy contributing a homer and a single in the first game.
Logan-Mocking County District Library librarian Mrs Evalan Hansel announces new nonfiction titles available in both Hocking and Vinton Counties. A cost-sharing plan with Vinton County Library will buy multiple costly books to serve readers in both counties. Titles include Woodworking for Everybody and Dyke's Automobile Encyclopedia along with others offered through Mc Arthur and local requests.
The July 18 ceremony at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Logan united Miss Ruth Moore of Athens with Mr. Richard Kep lar of Nelsonville. Elder Charlies McCray officiated the single ring ceremony as the church was decorated with home grown flowers and the bride wore aqua blue. Attendants included the bride’s mother Mrs. Moore and several local residents.
Mr and Mrs Harold Nixon and sons Bill and Meredith of Columbus returned home after visiting Harold Nixon's mother Mrs Alvin Nixon and Mrs William Strentz wife of Harold Nixon. Before coming here they visited Lake Erie. Dr and Mrs Richard Zay also returned home after vacations in Lima and Wisconsin.
Logan Recreation Commission member Kiwanis speaker Scrappy Myers will address the club at 6 p m on Tuesday. The topic is not set, but he is expected to discuss Logan sports and future plans.
Four individuals were fined after weekend arraignments by Mayor Roger W. Friend. Harry Eugene Schwab of Pom ERoy, 21, paid $10 and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle on Route 33 southeast of Logan. Three others Evert Hulse 49 New Plymouth Robert Kernes 46 Logan and Margaret Mowrey 30 Logan were fined $5 and costs each for intoxication.
Reba Shafer's softball team has a chance to tighten the Girls Softball League race by two games this week. The Shafers play second place Collegians Tuesday night. a win could lift Shafer into second and push Collegians to last. On Wednesday they face league leader Roger Deans. a loss could hand Deans the title.
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