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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1954

Page

22

Doc Kearns Buys Four New Suits and Eyes Castellani

New York boxing promoter Doc Kearns returns with a fresh bankroll and a string of plans. He has aligned with Rocky Castellani and Al Naiman to back Robe Olson for a middleweight title shot while signaling a potential fourth bout for Joey Maxim and Archie Moore.

Doc Kearns Castellani New York Broadway Jack Dempsey Chicago Rocky Castellani Cleveland al Naiman Naiman Lake Erie Robe Olson Kearns San Francisco Newiout Cow Palace Joey Maxim Archie Moore Doe Maxim Dempsey Joey Manassa Mauler Omaha Rockies Jim Norris Dec Las Vegas Jim Pal Joey Archie the Gypsy Sugar Ray Robinson Moore Rocky Olson Castellani- Olson Doc

Canada Type Football Features Five Backs

New York report previews NBC telecast from Canada on August 28 describing three downs instead of four and five backs in the backfield in a T formation. Field is wider by 12 yards, no downfield blocking, fast play with limited timeouts, and scoring adjustments with five point touchdowns and one point safeties on long punts.

New York National Broadcasting System Canada United States

Wildlife Authority Clarified by Ohio Council Rulings

Everett E. Ridge district supervisor clarifies that training dogs to chase or pursue wild animals is illegal only on lands under the Division of Wildlife Parks or Forestry. The state's jurisdiction does not extend to private lands, he emphasized.

Ohio Wildlife Council Division of Wildlife Everett E. Ridge Ridge Division of Wildlife, Parks Or Forestry

Cereal as Fish Bait Helps Angler Catch Carp

Charles H. Adams used breakfast wheat cereal as the main ingredient in his homemade bait to catch two large carp in Lake Jackson. The odd method shows breakfast foods can lure big fish.

Jacksonville Charles H. Adams Lake Jackson

West Coast Football Faces Restrictions versus Big Ten

West Coast coaches complain of limited spring practice and training days that hinder PCC teams against Big Ten powerhouses. Editors note California voices warn the split decision by northern presidents. some urge cutting intersectional play, others suggest using Rose Bowl funds to observe Big Ten games.

San Francisco NEA Pacific Coast Midwest California Bob Sproul Raymond Allien Ucla Fred Fage Southern California Washington Oregon Idaho Washington State Oregon State Pasadena

Babe Ruth Series Opens at Griffith Stadium in Washington

The Babe Ruth league runs a World Series at Griffith Stadium with eight teams aged 13 to 15, funded by Coca Cola. Will Harridge assigns two major league umpires. Clark Griffith donates the park. Opening games Tuesday pair Cincinnati vs Austin and Stamford vs Visalia, with further matchups planned and Stamford the favorite.

Washington Griffith Stadium Coca-Cola Co Will Harridge Clark Griffith Washington Senators Cincinnati Austin Tex Stamford Visalia Calif Joblin Jackson

Ohio Farmer Had Own Way With Horses

Columbus dispatch notes J Rarey an Ohio farmer famed for calming horses. He was summoned to England in 1948 for his skill, broke Lord Dorchester's Cruiser once deemed a mankiller, never lost temper, earned 10000 pounds, and the owner of such a system could reap millions.

Columbus Nea J. Rarey England Rarey Ohio Lord Dorchester

Shy Pitcher Bob Grim Dons Uniform Wins Big at Lejeune

Bob Grim, once a shy pitcher, served at Camp Lejeune in 1953 where he built confidence and posted 23 wins while losing 4. The piece notes his wartime switch and standout camp performance.

Bob Grim Camp Lejeune

Heavy Date Cost Marker Misses All Star Game

Morgantown West Virginia Bill Maker former WVU football player tried to join the All-Star Game via television after a date and a light opera. He left a call for the officials in Chicago before 11 PM but they had already left, costing him a spot.

Morgantown W.va Bill Maker West Virginia Marker Chicago Pittsburgh

Albany Farm Team Shines In 45 Games

The St. Louis Cardinals farm club at Albany Georgia drew attention after 45 games, completing 4 double plays and showcasing promising infield and pitching depth amid a compact season.

St. Louis Cardinals Albany, Ga

Michigan State opens athletics under divine guidance

In 1899 Michigan State forms its first athletic teams with guidance from the Rev. Charles O. Bernies serving as the initial coach, marking the program’s early religious influence and leadership.

Michigan State Charles O. Bernies

Frances Levy Served 25 Years With Reds

Miss Frances Levy has been executive secretary of the Cincinnati Redlegs for a quarter century, continuing a long affiliation with the ball club and its administrative duties.

Frances Levy The Cincinnati Redlegs

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