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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1953

Page

9

Tribe's Pennant Hopes Fall As Top 3 Slump

New York analysis of the Indians decline in the American League pennant race. Easter and Doby struggled as Mitchell and Simpson faltered, pitching and fielding slumps exposed weaknesses. Manager Lopez faced criticism for tactics as Cleveland faced another empty season.

Tribe Indians NEW York NEA Luscious Easter Willie Mays Giants Luke Easter Cleveland Yankee Stadium Easter Larry Doby

Baseball Q and A Highlights From Local Column

A collection of baseball quiz questions and answers covers rules on tagging runners, scoring plays and baserunning appeals. The column includes brief notes on local social news and multiple residents’ visits and illnesses.

Giant thrasher shark nets 5700 pounds off Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz reporting Victor Ghio landed a 20 foot thrasher shark weighing 5700 pounds the largest ever caught in the Pacific near the city. The monster caused about 1000 dollars damage to Ghio's nets.

Santa Cruz Calif Victor Ghio Pacific Here Ghio

Cornerstone Ceremony for McArthur Automatic Corporation

Ceremony at the building site south of McArthur marked the cornerstone lay by R. B. Will and P. E. Wrightsel of the McArthur Development Association. Company officials introduced included A. B. McGehee Robert Stabler Max D. Sayre and Don Murdock.

McArthur New Automatic Corporation R. B. Will P. E Dave) Wrightsel McArthur Development Association Will Wrightsel J. W. Saltz A. B. McGehee Robert Stabler Max D. Sayre Don Murdock Stabler Hudson Michigan

Killing in ambush near Cincinnati shocks neighborhood

Police said Oda Apple a 45 year old man walking with his 3 year old son near his home was shot and killed Saturday night in what authorities described as a deliberate ambush in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Apple

Grayson Picks Kimberly Kid in 28th Hambletonian Race

NEA Sports preview from Goshen New York analyzes the 28th Hambletonian Stakes at the historic Half Mile Track. Kimberly Kid, bay colt by Volemite from Allwood Stable, drew attention with prior strong finishes. Field contenders include Newport Star Elby Hanover Peter Lind and others as a lively, wide open race builds toward a $195000 purse.

Goshen N.Y NEA Allwood Stable Kimberly Kid Crossroads Goshen Volemite Kentucky Tommy Berry Newport Stock Farm Newport Star Axemite Charles McKinley Jamie Steve Phillips del Cameron Arden Homestead Peter Lind C. M. Saunders Elby Hanover Harry Pownall Flby Hanover Frank Ervin Cameron Long Island Roosevelt Raceway

Students Win Freshman Scholarships at Ohio University

Two Athens County students accepted freshman scholarships to Ohio University for the fall term. Suzanne Colbert of Glouster and Grace Ann Crabtree of Chauncey were named scholars by Dr. George W. Starcher, chair of the scholarships committee and Dean of Arts and Sciences. Colbert, valedictorian of Glouster High, was active in Honor Society and band and will be joined by her parents at OU. Crabtree, Chauncey resident, plans to major in commerce. she led FHA and Latin clubs and National Honor Society activities and also participated in class plays and vocal groups.

Athens County Ohio University George W. Starcher College of Arts and Sciences Suzanne Colbert L. G. Colbert Madison St Glouster Miss Colbert Grace Ann Crabtree Orville Crabtree Mill St Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Miss Crabtree

Washington OH Pacer Wins at Roosevelt Raceway

Major Camp owned and driven by Eddie Cobb of Washington Court House Ohio rallied in the stretch to win the Port Jefferson Pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York. Buffalo Street led early before the stretch charge, with Gay Order second and Lady Maud third. Time 2.06. payout $13 to win.

Westbury N. Y Major Camp Eddie Cobb Washington Court House Ohio Port Jefferson Roosevelt Raceway Buffalo Street Gay Order Lady Maud

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