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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
10
In Syracuse and Hartford the City Softball League tightens the first half race as crowd-pleasing games draw heavy attendance. The report notes Ohio U talent boosting league play and mentions local athletes John “Bone head” Wollenberg and Dino Restelli highlighting cross-sport activity.
The piece argues Joe DiMaggio is a 100 percent star and worthy All Star, citing his strong showing in three games for the New York Yankees and his leadership at Fenway Park era.
Yankees win as Jolting Joe DiMaggio stars with a three run homer against the Red Sox. Boston slips to fifth place while New York stretches lead in the league. Other features include a U S Open repeat note and various Ohio Valley baseball results with Syracuse twin cities racing for league leadership.
Albany area notices list gatherings and travel. Families from Elyria, Pomeroy, Middleport, Charleston, and Athens visit relatives. several attend Methodist events, cattle dispersal sales, and regional picnics.
In Indianapolis and Washington, officials from the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America held separate talks amid merger rumors. NBL president V. Duffey said a merger was within grasp as owners discussed long term viability. Some BAA owners warned abandonment of the loop next season if losses persisted, while others denied plans to quit.
Lakin State Hospital manager Ston A F F. E says the Lakin School athletics seek August games. Contact Point Pleasant via telephone or mail Lakin, Va. The U.S. Open championship is held by five amateurs with Bobby Jones taking the title fourth.
The Helen Macleod Service Guild will meet Thursday July 7 at the home of Mrs Frank Chapman near Guysville with a potluck supper at 645 PM. Bethel WSCS met at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Gillilan with pledge cards given and plans for a wiener roast and social evening.
Residents recount visits from Marietta Athens and Columbus as well as local trips. Guests include Simon Layton Carolyn George Smith Mabel Roy Lee Harol d Hurst and Wilfred White with many others from Athens Cutler Columbus Parkersburg Zanesville Mt Herman and Stewart. The gatherings feature birthday dinners and family visits as winter social events.
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