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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

8

National League and American League Batting Leaders Fragment

Fragmentary list shows batting and hitting leaders with names and numbers from both leagues. Notable figures include Campanella, Ashburn, Snider, Kluszewski, and Bruton with high averages, runs, and home runs amid scattered teams such as Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York.

National Law Campanella Brooklyn Ashburn Philadelphia Snider Bruton Milwaukee Snide Iyn Kluszewski Chinnatind Masia St. Loui Aaron Milwauker Mueller New York Logan Repulski St. Louis Fondy Chicago Mays Clemente Song Pittsburgh Klussensnd Cincinnati

Players Meet Owners Talk Over Gripes

Milwaukee reports major league clubs convene with players to resolve disputes on Caribbean winter baseball spring training salaries and rules. Players seek a platform agreement then informal talks with owners to address issues including direct negotiations and minimum salaries. Columbus notes A J Beck elected president of Ohio Boxing and Wrestling Commission with new officers and secretary treasurer reelected.

Milwaukee Bieverssona Ake Columbus A. J. Beck Cincinnati Ohio Boxing and Wrestling Commission A.J. Wagner Marion David Ott Cleve George A. Murphy

Race Driver Nears Death In Oklahoma AAA Race

Jerry Hoyt of Indianapolis suffered critical injuries after a crash on the first lap of the AAA big car race at the fairgrounds half mile oval in Oklahoma. A wheel struck the fence, sending Hoyt into a retaining wall and triggering brain surgery. prognosis remained grim. Andy Linden of Manhattan Beach, California won the day’s feature in 13.08.13 over 30 laps.

Oklahoma Grrr Jerry Hoyt Indianapolis Laity Andy Linden Manhattan Beach Calif Fair ‘Rounds Halfe Mile Oval

Both Squads At Peak Of Condition For All Star Game

Milwaukee notes say both American and National teams arrive near peak condition with minimal injuries. Pitchers are rested and few have pitched recently, contrasting with past All Star schedules. Roy Campanella is recovering from a damaged eye, leaving most stars available for the game.

Milwaukee Brooklyn Roy Campanella

Longstreth leads Longstreth McArthur clash for 11 6 win

In Hocking Valley League action Sunday Longstreth, the champion, blasted six runs late to beat McArthur 11 6 while New Marshfield edged The Plains 4 2 on a two run ninth. Protests over field safety arose at Albany Chauncey with officials to study the case. Debris and a damaged filling station followed a separate DWI incident near Cheshire. Two drivers faced court actions amid a day of accidents and traffic disruptions across the Gallia area.

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Red Wings Face Playoff Push With Clark Recovery

Rochester closes in on fourth place in the International League as Allie Clark battles a slump and injuries. If he snaps out of his drought and stays healthy, Detroit could reach its eighth straight league playoff bid. Clark hitless in nine at bats against Syracuse, amid a chaotic day of baseball results across the circuit.

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Gallian War Veteran Killed by Truck in Chicago

Kor ean War veteran and newlywed, Gallian Drummond of Gallia County was struck by a truck and killed at 2 am Saturday in Chicago while returning from work. He had married only last February and was 26 years old.

Mrs Lawless Dies at 78 in Porter and Port City Obit

The obituary notes Barnett Lawless of Porter and wife Lona Cherrington Lawless, with Edith Annette Clay of Lawrence County listed as widow, plus a son and four siblings. The report includes funeral plans, burial in Bethesda Cemetery, and procession details.

River Traffic and Dam Readings Around Gallipolis and Kanawha

Sunday river readings show dams on the upper Ohio at 194 feet and lower at 113 feet, with Kanawha Falls at 21 feet. Traffic reports list numerous barges and vessels at Gallipolis, Mason Pomeroy, Pleaant, Hinton, and nearby ports, detailing boat movements, tow arrivals, and loads including oil, steel, coal, and scrap amid steady river conditions.

Gallipolis Ohio Montgomery Kanawha Falls Mason Pomeroy Hinton Carmell Omaha Smith Atlas Kanawha River Keeley Marmet Merit Winfield Ogram Cordington Srepsote Thompson Gallipoli Billy Stump Toan E Southern Ddown Belm Stevenson Jefferson Solvay Keystone H. Bosworth Takai Joe Smith

Car Recovered After Apparent Theft in Gallipolis

Local police report a vehicle recovered after a reported theft in Gallipolis. Details remain incomplete due to fragmented text. no injuries or additional suspects listed.Further updates pending official statement.

Autoist charged in Gallipolis with no license

State highway patrol charged Edward Saucier 23 of New Haven and Raymond Matt 37 of Columbus with operating without a license. They posted bond. Gallipolis city police Sunday filed charges of parking far from the curb intoxication and disorderly conduct against Charles L. Caldwell 19 of Binden vont.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Edward Saucier New Haven Raymond Matt Columbus Hiarges Gallipolis City Police Charles L. Caldwell Binden

Browns Trade Atkins and Gorgal to Bears

The Cleveland Browns announce a trade sending defensive lineman Doug Atkins and safety Ken Gorgal to the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed draft choice. Atkins was the Browns No. 1 pick in 1963 who never became a regular, while Gorgal, a 1980 signee from Purdue, spent time in the Army and saw limited action after returning in 1963 due to injury.

Sleveland Browns Doug Atkins Ken Gorgal Chicago Bears Atkins Browns Gorgal Purdue

Drivers Post Bonds in Gallia County Charge

Eddie Perkins age 29 of Shouns Tennessee and John Sloop 23 of North Wilksboro North Carolina posted bonds after highway patrol charges. Perkins faced speed and Sloop faced following too closely charges in the incident.

Ipolis Eddie Perkins Shouns, Senn John Sloop North Wilksboro N. C

Mrs Thomas Dies at 88 in Cheshire County

Mrs Thomas 88 of Cheshire died in bed at home after a long illness. She was widow of John Thomas and survived by five daughters a son a sister and several grandchildren. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery with services by Cal State officiating.

Wwesers Edith Annette Clay Lawrence County John Par Nin Lester Minnie Rape Brummond Cross. Roads Walnut Township Lula Cheatwood Carroll Albert Chesapeake Margaret Smith Columbus Lucile Meldick Pearl Green Chilicothe Alfred Chicago Myrtle Green Edna. Null Springfield Ray John Harold Milored Sandfork Baptist Chen Earl V. Cremeens Bethesda Snetery Biilote-Sanders Northup Bill Mole Dan Wagner Leonard Me Alison John Lewis Vernon McCoy Pairview Bidwell Gallipolis Jennings Lawlest Ports Jenny’ Roush Chi Tage Fern ‘Mullins Henry N. Willams Gal- Dingus W. Veugte Starley Burt Edington Gallipolle Preston Oman Cheshire Sotareny Bober Homa Abe Thomas Sheer Bloe Speer Squire William Africa Tahoe Georgeina Parana Thomas Quincy Til Gravel Hill Pete Soy Besson

Indicted for Burglary in Gallipolis Case

Fred Junior Conkle faced burglary charges after a Saturday afternoon hearing held by Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Jetz on probation for one year. Conkle received 60 days to pay court costs. The court also continued the case of Joseph Ferguson, Jr. to Tuesday.

Grover Harbour Bien St. Thother Galtigola U. S Hamden Iin Gallipolis Berry Cuyahoun Cnesen Gerald Doug Ins Coolville George Smith Shatter Duan Pomeroy Fred Junior Conkle Ommon Robert M. Jetz Conkle Joseph Ferguson, Jr

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