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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

7

Williams Glad He Returned Feels Good in Albany Duel

Longstreth shutout undefeated Albany 2-0 behind two-hits by Bob Fick to end Albany’s perfect first half. Chauncey and Nuzum contributed for Albany as Longstreth claimed a key victory affecting standings and home-field plans for the All-Star game set for Nelsonville.

Williams Hocking Valley Association Longstreth Albany Bob Fick Chauncey Law Wil Peime Teongstet AtVa Calcper Tole Valeyfmnagee Aerate Redoven New York Red Wilame Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Bob ‘Turley Ted Turley Boston Red Sox Bob Patton Ron Dupler

Kaline, Ashburn Lead Major League Batting Crowns

Kaline and Ashburn top their leagues in batting averages as the season heats, with Kaline holding a slim margin over Nellie Fox. Ashburn slips from NL lead, Campanella sidelined by knee, Doby climbs to third in AL, Snider and Kluszewski deadlocked for fourth in RBIs, Mantle leads AL in home runs.

Kaline Ashburn New York AL Kaline Richie Ashburn Philadelphia Phillies Rome Nellie Fox Chicago Ashbills Atte Rey” Campanella Cleveland Larry Doby al Smith Harvey Kuen Detroit Aaron Ting Snider Ted ‘Klu Klusnewski Creait

Maureen 4 Wins at Illiards Raceway Feature Card

Maureen 4 won the first feature after placing third in the opening heat and then the comeback win in the second heat at Illiards Raceway last night. Prince Ray won the lifting heat but finished sixth in the second race. Maureen 4 paid $10.20 to win and Prince Ray paid $8.

Illiards Raceway Prince Ray Maureen Prince Say

Fire-Fighting Beaver Laments Slowed by Fourth of July

In a humorous field report, a Beaver recounts fighting fires and smothering discarded cigarettes after a picnic mishap. The Bear and Ant discuss human impact on forests. the Beaver’s tail heals by next Fourth of July while others argue for moving picnics home. Meanwhile a New Hampshire state team secures a shortstop milestone and Orioles hit 11 errors in a championship week.

Tam Washington Bear Animal Land Creation Willie Miranda New Hampshire Orioles Crawford

Dreams of a Pirate Won Pennant Galbreath

OU alumnus and trustee John Galbreath built a fortune through property redevelopment and savings groups, turning foreclosed towns into homes. He leveraged real estate and life-insurance networks to amass wealth and influence in Columbus and beyond, earning a dynamic yet practical reputation as a tireless, results driven businessman.

Jane" Gel, Reine Clumbes Pertune Robert Sheehan India Mark Henry Sictton Ohio University Athletic Great Columbus AES Iime Wilmerding Westinghouse Air Brake Co Galbreath Utah Ale Obama Ohio New Jersey Andreath U.S Cleveland John Galbreath Loan Association Vere Nimbus Associa Mt. Sterling John Gal Treath Sion Columbus Citzens Sieht F - Clear Neatebrake

Fourth of July Firemen Parade Draws Point Pleasant Crowds

Point Pleasant attracts about 20 000 for Independence Day events as firemen crown a queen and host a parade through downtown. A tri county talent contest awarded 75 80 and 25 dollars, with winners from Bain Maddox Jeanie Casto and Beau Shertze and Sue Ellen Call. Festivities moved to Harmon Field for concerts and a late ball, with attendance forecasts down from last year due to weather.

Rccess Amistant K W. Robinson Sonja Hartley Lakin Genevieve Wanton Lakin State Hospitals Rotary Mason County Little Men's League C. N. Maddox Beau Shertze Sue Ellen Call Tolan Maddox Jeanie Casto Haddox Athens County Sherizer Sueaughter Mr. A Call Mie Elmore Casto Harmon Field Horseman's Park Ening Hursan Rece Teec Borse Towers Mason County Movemen's Association Farmon Field Moose Home Lakin Queen's

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