Athens County Fair closes with mule and pony races and purses
The Athens County Fair wrapped up Friday with a mule contest then purse events. Pete S Direct dominated the three year old pacers, while Bettys Lady and Lauretta Belle led a tight trotting race. Scamp's Will led the two twelve class, and mule exhibition by local auto dealers followed alongside junior pony winners Lindy Lou Williams and Otis Guthrie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kuby
Athens County Fair
Albany
Chauncey Lions
Daisy Mae
Don Woodyard
Albany Lions
Pete S. Direct
Royal O’boy
Sumter Boy
Royal O'Boy
Laurels
Sidney Spencer
Harry Spencer
Scamp
Will
Josedale
Onamite
Betty
Belwin Bunter
Josedale Main
Supreme Councel
Crown Prince
Athens
Robert Mathews
Beasley
Mathews
Fissell
Emory Allen
A. R. Linscott
Lindy Lou Williams
Otis Guthrie
Johnny Adams
Linda Holland
Don Guthrie
Ralph Guthrie
Bob Williams
Larry Pugh
Ted Gruey
Jennings Beagle
Jack Hawk
Ned Swindell
Baseball Q&A with Beans Reardon on fielding and penalties
A column presents umpire judgments on obstruction interference bat throwing hit by pitch and appeal plays. It covers batter out on a foul tip catcher squeeze and runners advancing on plays with runners on base and steals. Readers are invited to address questions to Beans Reardon via The Athens Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Punty
Charley Hollenbeck
Pearl Casey
George Smith
Philip Jordan
Beans Reardon
Athens Messenger
Point Pleasant Track Team Awarded Letters
Point Pleasant High School track coach Dick Horton awarded letters to ten 1954 track team members. Seniors Ernest Kay Bennie Brumley Cleo Burrows received letters, with five juniors Paul Bennett Dan Vanside Jiggs Burris Frankie Ellison John Miller earning monograms, sophomores Pete Young Don McClintock also lettered, and team manager Howard Fisher receiving a monogram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Dick Horton
Ernest Kay
Bennie Brumley
Cleo Burrows
Paul Bennett
Dan Vanside
Jiggs Burris
Frankie Ellison
John Miller
Pete Young
Don McClintock
Howard Fisher
Kerby Farrell Prospect For Major Pilot Post
Indianapolis Indians manager Kerby Farrell, a veteran Minor League success and former big leaguer, draws praise for strategic handling and pinch hitting mastery. His teams have frequent first division finishes, with prospects like Herb Score and Rocco Colavito highlighted. Farrell stresses planning and pitcher management as keys to continued success.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Indians
American Association
al Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Birdie Tebbetts
Cincinnati Redlegs
Kerby Farrell
Farrell
Nirely
UWA
Spartanburg
S. C
Reading
Arrell
Boston Braves
Chicago White Sox
Erie
Herb Score
Lefty Grove
Rocco Colavito
Hank Foiles
Milt Nielsen
Kansas City
Nielson
Cleveland
Bannister comments on Landy foot cut before Mile clash
Dr. Roger Bannister said he knew about John Landy’s cut foot before the Mile of the Century at Vancouver. The Australian’s cut reportedly did not affect the race, which Bannister won by three yards as both runners again broke the four minute barrier during the Empire Games.
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Manston
England
Roger Bannister
John Landy
Bannister
Vancouver
Canada
Sandy
Ohio Wildlife Council Bans Deer Hunting for 1954
Ohio’s Wildlife Council votes to suspend deer hunting in 1954 after considering farmer and sportsmen input and game management guidance. About 4000 deer were taken last season and 500 died on highways. officials expect a possible return next year while final 1954 game and bird regulations set dates for other species including an experimental pheasant season at Delaware Reservoir.
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Columbus
Ohio Wildlife Council
Ohio
Floyd Chapman
Chapman
Division of Wildlife
Navy
Delaware Reservoir Wildlife Area
Dee
Rain Threatens All American Soap Box Derby
Rain looms over Akron as 151 contestants brace for the 17th running of the All American Soap Box Derby at Derby Hill. Phil Peckham Carl Vogel and Larry Tracy lead first round heats while winners receive a four year college scholarship and a top prize car.
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Akron
Weather Bureau
Derby Hill
Phil Peckham
Madison
Wis
Carl Vogel
Woodstock
Larry Tracy
St. Catherines
Ont
Chamber of Commerce
Derbytown
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Jack Carson
Lola Albright
Robert Cummings
West Virginia QB Freddy Wyant Runs Right Oriented Plays
Freedy Wyant, WVU star quarterback, is left handed yet most of his plays run to the right. The detail highlights a unique in game tendency for the standout athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Wyant
West Virginia
Ian
Isler
Thames
Frere Jacques Triumphs in 1946 Miami Beach Handicap
Veteran grass racing star Frere Jacques won the 1946 Miami Beach Handicap at age four. He finished second in 1947 and third in 1948, marking a notable early career in American turf racing.
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Frere Jacques
Miami Beach
Pirates See Thomas as Bright Home Run Prospect
Branch Rickey hails Frank Thomas as a rising slugger after his breakout rookie year with 30 homers in 128 games. Thomas credits scout George Sisler for guidance and predicts future stardom, while noting his early-season slow start and stronger finishing kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Branch Rickey
Frank Thomas
Serge Gun
Pittsburgh Pirates
Thomas
Buc
Pittsburgh Sandiots
Ralph Kiner
Kiner
Rickey
Greenberg Gardens
Forbes Field
Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
George Sisler
Pirates
Mr. Sisler
Ralph (Kiner
Sisler
Grand American trapshoot kicks off with stars from across the globe
Vandalia hosts the 15th Grand American trapshoot August 20 28 drawing 2000 enthusiasts from across the United States Canada Mexico Hawaii Alaska Cuba and the Canal Zone. The nine day event features a 100 target Grand Handicap with top prizes over ten thousand dollars and mixes amateurs cash prizes with professional trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Doras
Amateur Trapshooting Association
States
Canada
Mexico
Hawaii
Alaska
Cuba
Canal Zone
Americans in Newport finals restore tennis prestige
Pasadena's Straight Clark reaches Newport Invitation final after defeating Owen Williams of South Africa in three sets. Hamilton Richardson of Baton Rouge also advances, after beating Rex Harting of Australia to set up an all American final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R. I
America
Clark
Pasadena
Cali
Hamilton Richardson
Baton Rouge
U. S
Owen Williams
South
Africa
Richardson
Australia
Rex Harting
Pie
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Siates
Vic Seixnaa
Philadelphia
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Carlos Bernier
Hollywood Stars
Bernier
Landy
Derby
PROM
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Lockheed
Automotive Supply Company
E. Carpenter St
Fritz Howell
Dom
Enly
Joe Hiestand
Walter Beaver
Berwen
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THE
General Tire
Athens, Ohio
E. State St
Tire Shop
Richland Ave
Chestnut Street
Corner Harper
Nelsonville
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