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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1953
Page
9
Pitcher Bob Feller schedules a high profile appearance in New York's subway area as part of World Series publicity efforts. The move aims to drum up fan interest and showcase baseball to urban commuters.
The St. Louis Browns host the Cleveland Indians in a key late-season series. Cleveland trails the White Sox by five games for second, with Boston just one game behind. Virgil Trucks earns his 10th win after contributing the decisive 10th-inning RBI in Chicago.
The All Star game at Soldier Field pits the Detroit Lions against the Collegians led by Bobby Dodd. Pro stars like Layne Hart and Hoernschemeyer oppose the college group with Red Grange offering cautious commentary as kickoff at 8:30 p.m. EST approaches before a 90,000 crowd.
Louisville edged Charleston 2-1 to stay one game ahead of Toledo in the American Association race. Toledo beat St Paul 7-1 behind Gene Conley’s 19th win as Bill Skworon hit a three run homer for Kansas City in a 4-3 win over Columbus. Indianapolis topped Minneapolis 5-2 for their third straight victory.
Granville faculty representatives and athletic directors from the eight Mid American Conference will meet at the Granville Inn to study a proposed recodification of conference rules. A special committee has drafted a handbook covering eligibility, postponement procedures and other operation aspects.
Cleveland broadcaster Jack Graney, age 67, will retire at season’s end after more than two decades calling Cleveland Indians games. He announced plans to conclude his 21 year tenure marking a major change for the team and its fans.
North and South high school teams clash in the annual North-South All Star at Fawcett Stadium in Canton Ohio. South coach Jim McDonald relies on three running backs Carl Smith Hubert Bobo and Lee Williams while North coach Chuck Mather leans on passer Lenny Dawson Harold Davis with Bob Khoenle as a key receiving target.
Vernon leads American batting with 151 hits and 337 runs while Minoso tops runs in the league. Zernial and Mathews pace home runs, Bruton and Rivera steal bases, and Burdette and Roberts headline pitching figures across the circuit.
Jurgies Sunoco took the lead in the Hocking Golf League at Hocking Hills Country Club after Wednesday matches. Sunoco beat Thomas Bar and Grill 9 7 to top the standings as Martin's G E trailed Keynes Miller 5 10. Norm Watts posted a 39 for Schultheis.
Major league results include New York defeating Washington 6-1 and Chicago beating Cleveland 7-3 in 10 innings. Philadelphia edged Boston 1-0, St. Louis beat Detroit 6-1 in 10 innings, with upcoming games in Detroit and Philadelphia. Standings show Louisville 70-49, Brooklyn 61-49, St. Louis 60-50, New York 53-55, Cincinnati 51-39, Pittsburgh 34-1. Campanella 4 RBIs on two homers for Brooklyn. Coleman allows three singles in Philadelphia win.
George Powell knocked out Ringo Harris in Detroit after a brief bout to claim the victory, with Powell landing decisive blows in the ring.
The Bend Softball Tournament semifinals are set at Wa hama High School. Cheshire Pilots face Smith's Upholstery at 8 p.m. and Griffin's Market plays Magazine Independents at 9 p.m. Winners meet for the title on Saturday.
The Ohio High School Football Coaches Assn disapproves any high school all star games except its own North South classic. The action could suspend participating coaches and targets Farrell Wheeling and other regional games, with next North South set for Springfield on August 13.
Ohio wildlife division reports improving fishing conditions after last weekend's poor results. statewide streams shift from cloudy to clear with fair fishing. Lake Erie walleye and white bass catches improve. several targeted lakes report clear water and fair to good fishing across counties including Franklin, Athens, Muskingum, Perry, and Highland.
Gallipolis Golf Club sets a handicap match play starting Aug 29 with the club championship to follow two weeks later. The championship flight will field 32 players and run Sept 6 7 10 and 13 with finals Sept 18. A two ball foursome event and another red and blue team match are planned after Sept 17 to close the season.
Atlanta dispatch reports seven teen members of the 1953 Georgia Tech football squad are married.
The 54th Grand American Trapshoot starts today in Vandalia near Dayton Ohio. The schedule features a 100 target race at 16 yards and a 100 target event at handicaps with shooters aiming for high scores.
Frederick John Baczewski led the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-2 road victory over Chicago as the rookies’ seven wins in nine decisions since last June push the Redlegs toward a six day home stand. Willard Marshall hit a two run homer while Kluszewski and McMillan drove in multiple runs in a game marked by five unearned Chicago errors. Cincinnati opens versus Wilmer Mizell and the St. Louis Cardinals with Joe Nuxhall slated to start.
Athens Club defeated Chillicothe Country Club 43 to 22 in a city match at the local course. Larry Snyder and Les Coon each shot 71 to pace Athens, while Dutch Reed led the visitors with 72. Snyder and Joe Quinn of New Lexington will enter the National Caddie Tournament in Columbus, sponsored by The Messenger.
Point Pleasant schedules early football practice as coach Bob Shertzer calls the 40 man squad lightest in Big Jacks grid history with no player over 178 pounds. Thirty uniforms issued. first game set at Saunders Memorial Stadium versus Poca. Returns include Jewell Burrows Buris Bennett Martin Minton Newell McCoy Kay. Jim Gaskins out with a severe muscle spasm. Assistant Dick Harm ton joins from Moxahala with UK and Marshall ties.
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