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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1953

Page

8

Redlegs Rally To Beat Cardinals In St Louis

Cincinnati defeats the Cardinals 5-3 in a twi night doubleheader setup. Ken Raffensberger delivered solid pitching with two RBIs and Andy Seminick homered, helping move the Redlegs into fourth place behind the Phillies and Dodgers in a crowded pennant chase.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Redlegs Pirates Redlegs St Louis Cardinals St. Louis Ken Raffensberger Andy Seminick

Sox Balloon League Lead Extended With Twin Wins

The Toledo Sox increased their American Association lead with a doubleheader sweep of St. Paul 2-0 and 7-2 as Gene Conley and Virgil Jester delivered strong pitching. Conley earned his 211th win with a one hitter, facing 29 batters, striking out five, and issuing one walk. Second-place Louisville fell 4-3 to Charleston, while Indianapolis lost 12-5 to Minneapolis and Kansas City lost 7-3 to Columbus.

Toledo Sox American Association St. Paul Gene Conley Virgil Jester Louis Ville Charleston Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City Columbus Conley

Eagles Beat Heiners 6 2 In Ohio Valley Action

Nelsonville suffers a 6-2 defeat as Charlies Searles drives in key runs for the league leaders Heiners. Wayne Hutchison collects three of Eagles four hits. Sam Jenkins earns the win allowing seven hits. At Syracuse Ralph Nuzum and Gene Dudding pitch complete games in Albany’s 4-1 victory.

Nelsonville Charlies Searles Heiners Ohio Valley Eagles Wayne Hutchison Max Dawley Samborn Sam Jenkins Breadmen Syracuse Ralph Nuzum Albany Gene Dudding

Moore Defeats Ansaloni by Fourth Round TKO in Buenos Aires

World heavyweight champion Archie Moore of St. Louis easily defeated Rinaldo Ansaloni of Argentina in a non title 10 rounder. The fight was stopped in the fourth after Ansaloni's corner threw in the towel as Peron presented Moore a medal in the ring.

Buenos Aires Archie Moore St. Louis Rinaldo Ansaloni Argentina Peron Moore Ansaloni

Castellani Wins Technical Knockout Over Keough in Toledo

Rocky Castellani led from start to finish and defeated Jackie Keough by technical knockout at 2:45 of the ninth round in a scheduled 10 round fight. The bout aired on ABC from the sports arena Saturday night drawing around 1000 fans despite a Toledo blackout.

Toledo Ohio Rocky Castellani Jackie Keough Sports Arena ABC

Junior Legion Champs Win Regional Title in Columbus

Winnetka Illinois defeated Cincinnati to claim the American Legion junior baseball regional title in Columbus. The victory kept Illinois undefeated with a 24th straight win and earned a spot in the sectional tournament at Bloomington Illinois next Tuesday.

Columbus Ohio Winnetka American Legion Cincinnati Bloomington Ill Illinois

Three New Coaches Named for Warren County High Schools

Three Warren County high schools announce new head coaches for fall. Bolton, ex Middletown and University of Dayton standout, will lead Springboro basketball. Richard Hart of Chillicothe takes Kings Mills. Kenneth Emerick, formerly Mt. Carmel, will coach Waynesville.

Lebanan Ohio Warren County Bolton Middletown High University of Dayton Springboro Richard Hart Chillicothe Kings Mills Kenneth Emerick Mt. Crab Waynesville

Yankee Gerry Coleman Returns Home for Yankee Stadium Day

Yang world champ second base ace Gerry Coleman returns to the U S after 63 Korean air combat missions and is eager to rejoin the Yankees. He arrived at Travis Air Force Base yesterday and a Gerry Coleman day is scheduled in Yankee Stadium on September 12 with a possible return to the team this week.

San Mateo Calif Yankees Gerry Coleman Travis Air Force Base Yankee Stadium Gerry

Tribe Extends Streak To Six With Browns Sweep

The Cleveland Indians stretched their winning streak to six by sweeping the St. Louis Browns in a doubleheader 3-1 and 9-0. Early Wynn won the opener for his 14th victory and Art Houtteman run support. Jim Hegan homered to pace the offense. Al Rosen hit a three-run homer in the nightcap as Bob Turley lost on his return from military service. Rosen leads the league in batting at .326 and RBIs with 116 as Kokos noted a lone run for the Browns.

Cleveland Indians al Rosen Ted Williams Lou Gehrig Jimmy Fox Ragers Hornsby Chuck Klein Joe Medwick Rosen St. Louis Browns Art Houtteman Karl Toreson Philadelphia Phillie New York Kenny Raffensberger Cincinnati Reedings St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Raffensberger Hank Bauer Athletics Harry Byrd Bob Boyd Ferris Fain Chicago Tigers Sam Mele Sandy Consuegra Steve Gromek Boyd Karl Olson Jim Piersall Red Sox Williams Ted Duke Snider Dodgers Gil Hodges Russ Meyer Pirates Randy Jackson Klippstein Milwaukee Cleveland Indians Boston Tribe Browns New York Yankees Early Wynn Jim Hegan Duane Billette Satch Paige Bob Turley Owen Friend Mike Blyzka Dick Kokos Billy Hunter Bill Glynn Larry Doby Kokos George Strickland Hank Edwards Mickey Vernon Washington Brooklyn Roy Campanella

Horse Outdistances Auto In Fair Racing Program

Barb Morris of Athens rode Half Moon to win a 330-yard open class event at the 102nd Athens County Fair Quarter Horse Race Meet. In the feature, Air Feed owned by B M Hawkins Marion Ind with woavia vance aboard beat 1953 Chrysler driven by Henry Crow. Time 18 2/5 seconds. Other results include Beauty Bailey and Go Devil in the 100-yard and Half Moon winning the 300-yard stock horse. The card lists multiple horses riders and owners with times for each event.

Barb Morris Athens Half Moon Athens County Fair Miss Morris Joe Meyers B. M. Hawkins Marion Ind Woavia Vance Chrysler Henry Crow Johnny Jones Motors Yuard Beauty Bailey Paul Bodd, Jr Go Devil David Vance Jack Ireland Glen Wage Handy Jack Poster Danal Winchester Rex Harlen West Parkersburg Duster Roy Mason Beaver Ronnie Leopard Esther Howard Millfield Wise Dame Warwood Gal Charles Stephenson Jackie Ireland Little Jimmie Dee Danny Ault Flying Hawk Paul Budd, Jr High Vanna

Three Big Matches Highlight Bob Otto All-Star Wrestling Show

Fair wrestling card at Ath ens County Fair features Red Kirkpatrick and Tony Consenza in a 60 minute best two of three falls main event at 8 30 pm. Donna Marie Dieckman faces Joyce Ford in a 30 minute one fall girls bout. Frank Marconi and George Macricostas meet Danno O Shocker and Joe Wolfe in a 60 minute best two of three falls tag match with limited reserved seating available at the grandstand ticket office.

Red Kirkpatrick Tony Cosenza Bob Otto Athens County Fair Donna Marie Dieckman Joyce Ford Frank Marconi George “Golden Greek Macricostas Danno O'Shocker Joe Wolfe

Reserve's Carroll Sidelined by Illness

Reserve University's star fullback Harold Candy Carroll of Alliance is seriously ill with a chest disease and will rest with X rays for the next three months. He was a Mid American Conference all star last season.

Cleveland Reserve University Harold Candy Carroll Alliance Eddie Finnigan Carroll

Curtis Cup team picked from 1953 Women’s Amateur

Providence R I reports the 1954 United States Curtis Cup team will be chosen mainly on results from the 1953 Women’s Amateur Championship which starts today.

Providence R. L United States

Regatta Victor Wins Louis A Johnson Cup Race

Harry Vogts of Madison Wisconsin recorded times of 43.7 44.2 and 42.5 miles an hour to win the three heats of the Louis A Johnson cup race, feature of the Mid-East Motor boat Regatta in Marietta Ohio yesterday.

Victor Marietta Ohio Harry Vogts Madison Wis

Nelsonville Softball Tourney Dates Shift to September

Announcement lists the Ind Annual Invitational Softball Tournament at Sundown Park moved to September 1 through 20 from August 25 through September 13. It remains a single elimination event with an August 27 entry deadline and drawings set for the day after.

Nelsonville Ind Sundown Park

Munson Wins 225 CCI Speed Boat Title at Coney Island

Navy veteran Ron Munson, docked in Akron, captured the national title in the 225 cubic inch class of the National Speed Boat Racing Association. He led the 1 mile Ohio River course at Coney Island with an average speed of 66.22 mph yesterday.

Cincinnati Ron Munson Akron Assa Munson Coney Island Ohio River

Point Pleasant golfer medalist at Gallia Club handicap

Point Pleasant's Paul Hedges shot 32 to medalist at Gallipolis Golf Club, entering the tournament's second round. Howard Baker Saunders followed with 33. Several matches and byes shaped the early rounds, with finals set for next Sunday.

Point Pleasant Gallia Club Gallipolis Paul Hedges Gallipolis Golf Club Howard Joe) Baker Saunders Ohio Hedges Railroad Employe J. H. Somerville, Jr Saunders Harry K. Mills Somerville Municipal William H. Jones Francis Shane Wilson Rusk George Roberts Jones

Athens Club Pony Leaders Triumph in Local Tournament

Pinky Kyle and William Wolfe led Athens Club Pony to wins in Class A and B divisions of the Athens Country Pony Tournament. Kyle shot 79 on 15 handicap for a 64 net, Wolfe posted 84 on 24 handicap. Other class winners included Ben Roberts Jr Fred Schleicher Leland Southerton Ralph Dupler Dave Strawn and Donnie Moore. In the McBee Company event Tom Evans made the club’s first deuce on No 9 after sinking his second shot on the 406 yard par four, witnessed by Jim Scriven and the Beggs brothers.

Pinky Kyle William Wolfe Athens Kyle Wolfe Ben Roberts, Jr Fred Schleicher Leland Southerton Ralph Dupler Dave Strawn Donnie Moore McBee Company Tom Evans Jim Scriven Harry Ken Begg

Western Golf Champion Bids for Walker Cup

Dale Morey, newly crowned Western golf champion from Martinsville Indiana, aims for the Walker Cup. He defeated Dick Norton of Grand Rapids 8 and 6 in the Western finals, signaling a strong bid for the 1955 international matches.

Grand Rapids Mich Dale Morey Morey

Pistols crown decided as Reeves wins fifth title

In Camp Perry Ohio top pistol shooters contest for the national championship. Police Lt. Harry Reeves of Detroit captured his fifth pistol crown with 2606 of 2700 points. Mrs. Margaret Culbertson of Sierra Madre California won the women’s pistol championship with 2434 points.

Camp Perry Ohio Harry Reeves Detroit Margaret Culbertson Sierre Madre Calif

Not Irish Pat Gedman fuels Lions backfield myth

Gene Gedman of the Detroit Lions, a right halfback from Indiana, clarifies that he is not Irish though he answers to the name Pat. He explains the nickname traces to high school days and recalls wearing patent leather shoes to enhance his high stepping image in Detroit's backfield.

Detroit Gene Gedman Detroit Lions Indiana Pat Lions

Baseball Leaders and Records Highlight Key MLB Stat Leaders

The summary lists top performers across American and National Leagues. Notable names include Rosen and Minoso in runs and runs batted in, Vernon and Ashburn for hits, Rivera and Musial for doubles, Gilliam and Campanella for triples and RBIs, Mathews for home runs, Bruton for stolen bases, and Burdette and Roberts for pitching and strikeouts, with pacing by Lopat and Pierce in pitching and strikeouts respectively.

Rosen Cleveland Minoso Chicago Vernon Washington Rivera Irvin New York Snider Brooklyn Campanella Ashburn Philadelphia Musial St. Louis Gilliam Mathews Milwaukee Bruton Burdette Milwauker Roberts

Aussies Capture National Doubles Crown At Longwood

Australia’s Mervyn Rose and Rex Hartwiz defeated Gardner Mulloy and Billy Talbert 6-4 4-6 6-2 6-4 to win the men’s doubles title as U S Davis Cup officials weigh a likely December challenge. Doris Hart and Shirley Fry won the women’s doubles 6-3 7-9 9-7 over Louise Brough and Margaret Osborne du Pont in a 3rd straight victory.

Brookline Mass Australia Mervyn Rose Rex Hartwiz U. S Down Under Gardner Mulloy Miami Billy Talbert New York Longwood Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Shirley Fry Akron Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Margaret Osborne du Pont Wilmington Del

Sunday results and Tuesday schedule from STA American League

In Sunday action New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0 and Boston beat Washington 5 to 4. Chicago lost to Detroit 2 to 11 while Cleveland edged St Louis 8 to 9 and ended with a 1 to 0 score for the Cardinals. Tuesday games: Philadelphia at Chicago 8:30 p.m. New York at Detroit 2:30 p.m. Washington at Cleveland 7:15.

New York Philadelphia Boston Washington Chicago Detroit Cleveland St. Louis

Sunday Baseball Results Across Leagues

Teams with records listed after Sunday results include Brooklyn 16 9 Pittsburgh 4 7 Philadelphia 6 New York 8 Cincinnati 5 St. Louis 3 Milwaukee 10 2 Chicago 2 7 Milwaukee at Philadelphia. The schedule shows St. Louis at New York (2) 430 pm and 630 pm. Chicago at Brooklyn (2) 500 pm and 700 pm. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (2) 530 pm and 730 pm.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago

Monday schedule clashes across multiple cities

The schedule lists games among Indianapolis, St. Paul, Toledo, Minneapolis, Charleston, Kansas City, Columbus, and Louisville. Matchups include Indianapolis at St. Paul, Toledo at Minneapolis, Columbus at Louisville, and Columbus at Louisville with various scores noted for earlier results.

Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Charleston Kansas City Columbus Louisville Indianpalis

Indians take doubleheader 3-1 and 9-6 over St Louis

Hitting star Rosen slams his 33rd homer drives in four and adds two singles to lift the Indians in a doubleheader sweep over St Louis 3-1 and 9-6. Raschi of the Yankees hurled a six hit shutout for his 26th win in 381 career outings as New York defeated the Athletics 4-0.

AL Rosen Indians RBI St. Louis Vic Raschi Yankees Athletics Yankhees

Olympic Games of muzzle-loaders set for Friendship meet

Five hundred marksmen, some with guns 150 years old, will converge in Friendship over Labor Day weekend for the muzzle-loaders Olympic Games. The September 3-7 shoot, annual contest of the Muzzle-loading Rifle Association with 6,000 members, features fifty matches and targets at 25 to 200 yards along with some trapshooting events.

Friendship Ind

Palmer Favored to Win Ohio Open at Hudson

Palmer, the Ohio Amateur champion, is favored as a top prospect in the Ohio Open. A field of 136 competitors teed off today at Hudson Country Club near Akron, Ohio.

Palmer Akron Ohio Arnold Palmer Hudson

VFW Softball Final Upset in Columbus

VEW CHAMPS BUCYRUS Ohio VFW Post 1070 of Akron defeated the Columbus Civic Center 4 3 in the state VFW Softball Tournament final played in Columbus yesterday.

Bucyrus Ohio VFW Post Akron Columbus Civic Center Columbus

Browns Ride Sharp Offense To 20 7 Win Over 49ers

Cleveland Browns trimmed the San Francisco 49ers 20 to 7 as Otto Graham found his rhythm in the second half. Coach Paul Brown praised young players and noted Ken Kont's strong running while Y A Tittle suffered a knee bruise for the 49ers. Green Bay’s 31 7 win over the Giants and Detroit’s 16 13 victory over Pittsburgh were also mentioned.

NEW York Cleveland Browns New York Giants Giants Paul Brown Green Bay Packers Browns San Francisco 49Ers Detroit Lions Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Brown 49Ers Otto Graham Ken Kont Buck Shaw Y. A. Tittle Cleveland Steve Owen Green Bay Gene Ronzani Packers

Point Pleasant Auto Hits Tree Injures Driver

Mrs. Mack Madden of Los Angeles was seriously injured when she lost control of her car and crashed into a tree on Route 62 north of Point Pleasant around 7 p.m. She suffered fractures of both legs and a skull fracture and was reported in fair condition at Holzer Hospital. State Police investigator Set H. D. Coyner led the inquiry.

Point Pleasant Mack Madden Los Angeles Route 62 Madden Holzer Hospital

Stork Shower Honoring Opal Sterne Held in Point Pleasant

Mrs Mae Plants and Mrs Elizabeth Hill hosted a stork shower for Opal Sterne at the Plants home on Main Street. Pink and white decor themes filled the evening of socializing with a guest list that included numerous Point Pleasant residents and guests from Mason.

Mae Plants Elizabeth Hill Opal Sterne Plants Main St Edith Riley Gladys Hall Freda Coffman Glenna Harmon Ada Smith John Carpenter Anna Lee Redman Point Pleasant Katherine Johnson Margaret Johnson Mason Cora Burn Leon Ruth Dabney Hazel Myers Thelma Love Henderson

Travelers and Visitors Reported Around Point Pleasant Area

A series of short notes lists residents and guests visiting various towns. Names include Bob Dunn and Uncle Bob Shertzer in South Park, Harry Clay in Point Pleasant, and Mrs. Fred Spencer in Athens Thury. Other visitors hail from Mason Chestnut Ridge Cooper District and Baltimore with trips to Morgantown Columbus Cleveland and Lake Hope Ohio.

Bob Dunn Massachusetts Bob Shertzer South Park Harry Clay Chestnut Ridge W. Va Point Pleasant Fred Spencer Mason Athens Thurly Roy Harlow Cooper District Darrell Wallis Gallipolis Ferry Morgantown West Virginia University George Thomas Hugh Sayre Baden Ridge Foreman Radcliff Ten Mile Joe Kirker Rehobeth Beach Del Ed Kirker Leon Bertha Wilson Jack Adams Maxwell Avenue Joseph Bailey Lincoln Avenue Wilson Georgia Martin Joan Wilson Columbus Cleveland John Lasley Nell Lasley Harry Elizabeth Lasley Henderson Lasley New York Philippines William Pickens Baltimore J. S. Dunlevy Chauncey J. D. Long T. R. Stevens Herbert Henderson Winfield Road Ravenswood

Assault Charged Against Two Men in Point Pleasant

Max Pearson and Clark D. Pearson of Gallipolis Ferry were charged with assault on Ted Denning and John Denning respectively. They were released on $200 bond and must appear for trial before Justice S. A. Simmons on August 29 at 10 a.m.

Point Pleasant Max Pearson Ted Denning Clark D. Pearson John Denning Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Gallipolis Ferry

Septic Tank Rules Adopted by State Health Board

West Virginia adopts a regulation governing septic tank cesspool and privy cleaning. Effective Jan 1 1954, annual permits required from local health departments with separate permits for each jurisdiction. Waste disposal rules include burial under earth, sewer manholes, or treatment plants. bans disposal into streams or onto ground. Dr N H Dyer urges early permit applications and compliance.

Point Pleasant State Board of Health N. H. Dyer West Virginia Dyer Health Department

Educators Convene Sixth West Virginia Leaders School

About two hundred local and state education leaders attend the sixth annual school for leaders at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon August 24-25. The event, announced by WVEA president Mrs. Nan T. Davis, brings together presidents and secretaries of county associations and state education groups to strengthen and improve education in the state through action plans. Erma Barnett and Lyda Smith represent Mason County at the conference.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Education Association West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Nan T. Davis Huntington WVEA County Education Association State Department of Education West Virginia State Teachers Association Erma Barnett North Point Pleasant Lyda Smith Leon School Mason County West Virginia

Dance Classes To Be Started In Point Pleasant

Eleanor Ross of Huntington will teach ballet tap acrobatic and ballroom dancing at the American Legion building in Point Pleasant registering daily 2 to 7 p m. She studied in New York City at the American School of Ballet Ballet Art and Jack Stanley School of Dance and has Royal honors from Professional Children's High School. The former Radio City Music Hall Corps de Ballet member later danced with Arden Fletcher productions on tour through Canada and the eastern United States. She attended Marshall College and has appeared as guest artist in Huntington civic affairs.

Point Pleasant Eleanor Ross Huntington American Legion Miss Ross New York City American School of Ballet Jack Stanley

Daughter Cathy Lynn Born in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs L D Thompson of Pliny welcomed a daughter, Cathy Lynn, Sunday afternoon at the Kanawha Medical Clinic in Point Pleasant. The event adds a new family member to the Thompson household.

Point Pleasant L. D. Thompson Kanawha Medical Clinic

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