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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1949

Page

19

Record Breaking List of Entries Predicted for Marietta Regatta

Marietta prepares for its 19th annual Mid East Outboard Regatta with a predicted record number of entries. Noted drivers Clyde Wiseman James Wallace and Milford Harrison are expected to compete, along with a local Marietta talent race. Social events include the Pirates Ball and a weekend packed with racing and community activities.

Mariettas Marietta Mid-East Outboard Association, Inc Clyde Wiseman Mereland Ohio James Wallace Lima Millford Harrison Vermilion Harrison Mid-East Outboard Association Mid-East Regatta

Roger Allen Stars in Legion Junior Baseball Season

Roger Allen pitched and batted Athens American Legion junior team to an 8 2 record. He won six of seven games, hit .429 in nine games, with 12 hits in 28 at bats and 20 RBIs. Jerry Evans hit .387, Harris batted .346, Burnfield led with three triples, and Tom Allen led in fielding with a .980 mark. Lefty Jim Pinney added two pitching wins, club batting rose to .270.

Roger Allen Legion Junior Baseball Athens American Legion Allen Watson Burnfield Ccla John Evans R. Allen Derry Evans Harris Burnfield AR Wquce Leach Pitney Watkins Mahaffey RBI T. Allen Jerry Evans Rhoads Orr Gaskill White Sac Pinney Tom Allen Gaskill Nipsinenieentip A Ee SOO Atheng CL Ave R Allen Neutsling Neutzling Nuzum

Sky Line Gun Club Shoots in Athens Skeet Layout

Ed Wade of Millfield, a consistent high gun at skeet, features among active Sky line Gun Club members at the Athens skeet layout. Photos by H. McCasseitl highlight the club's first team in action.

Sky+line Gun Club Athens H. McCasseitl ED Wade Millfield

OVA Schedule Promises Two Key Thursday Games

Two Ohio Valley Association games are set Thursday as Gallipolis visits Point Pleasant and Twin Cities go to Racine. Syracuse vs Reedsville was postponed to Tuesday at Syracuse while standings stay unchanged after Gallipolis lost 2 0 to Point Pleasant. Randolph and Smith limited hits as West Virginia team used two safeties for two runs.

Ohio Valley Association Donald C. Wolfe OVA Gallipolis Point Pleasant Twin Cities Racine Syracuse Reedsville Randolph Smith West

Steelers Fire Cifer for Lateness to Bedcheck

The Pittsburgh Steelers dismissed star halfback Bob Cifers after he was four and a half hours late for the 10 p.m. bedcheck during training in Cambridge Springs. Coach Johnny Michelosen cited the timing lapse as the reason for the firing despite late contract signing.

Cambridge Springs Pittsburgh Steelers Bob Cifers Cifers Johnny Michelosen

Oldest Spartans Rival Meet Set For November 5

East Lansing Michigan Notre Dame becomes Michigan State’s 17th opponent this season and the two teams renew their long rivalry. The series began in 1897 marking the oldest matchup on MSU’s football schedule.

East Lansing Mich Notre Dame Michigan State Spartans

Syracuse to play 25 game schedule under coach Andre

Syracuse University announces a 25 game winter schedule honoring coach Lew Andre's silver anniversary season. The Orange, with 11 lettermen led by Miller and Supranowicz, will host all home games at the New York State Fair Coliseum and face a mix of traditional and new opponents including Holy Cross, Loyola of Chicago, West Point, and Canisius.

Syracuse Lew Andreas Syracuse University Andreas The Orange Allie Seetbach Upstate New York Columbia Pennsylvania Princeton Brown West Point Holy Cross Loyola of Chicago New York State Fair Coliseum Toronto Quentico Marines Rutgers Penn Temple Philadelphia Cornell Ithaca Niagara Penn State State College Fordham Canisius Buffalo Niagara Falls NYU Colgate Hamilton CCNY New York City

Logan Races Sunday At Hocking County Fairgrounds

More than 20 race cars and speed demons prepare for a big car race program at the Hocking County fairgrounds track Sunday. Early entries include Buck Barr Ralph Martin Joe Novak from Zanesville Dayton riders Eddie Rayburn and Shorty Fitzgerald New Lexington and others. Time trials start at noon and the 20 lap feature Australian pursuit race is highlighted.

Logan Hocking County Fairgrounds Midwest Buck Barr Ralph Martin Joe Novak Zanesville Howard Adams Bill Cody Orville Nesbitt Dayton Eddie Rayburn Columbus Shorty Fitzgerald New Lexington

Middleport Junior Legion to host Gallia on GSI diamond

Middleport Junior American Legion hosts Gallipolis Junior Legion at 5 30 p m Wednesday at the GSI diamond announced by manager Sam Walters. Sunday Middleport defeated Oak Hill 8 3 for their 17th win of the season.

Middleport

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