Indians Blast Nats 8-2 in Cleveland as Lopez lines up trio of aces
Cleveland roars to an 8-2 win over Washington while eyeing a three game set with Boston. Luke Easter and Al Rosen power the offense as Steve Gromek outduels the Nationals with a complete game. Feller set to start the first Boston game, with Wynn and Garcia in relief plans. The Reds then fall 11-2 to Brooklyn as Erskine spins seven shutout innings before Kluszewski breaks it open in the eighth. Reds head into a two game Philly doubleheader tonight with Howie Fox and Kenny Raffensberger slated to pitch.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Municipal Stadium
Chione
New York
Chicago
Indians
Bosox
Tribe
Red Sox
al Lopez
Bob Feller
Bob
Early Wynn
Lopez
Mike Garcia
Washington
Luke Easter
al Rosen
Julio Moreno
Tom Ferrick
Steve Gromek
Big Luke
Rosen
Moreno
St. Louis
Detroit
Feller
Sox
Mel Parnell
Parnell
Lemon
Maurice McDermott
Chuck Stubbs
Dale Mitchell
Easter
Harry Simpson
Ray Boone
Gromek
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooks
Rhinelanders
Carl Erskine
Ted Kluszewski
Erskine
Grady Hatton
Joe Adcock
Red Stallcup
Reds
Brooklynites
Redleg
Harry Perkowski
Bud Byerly
Eddie Brantt
Peewee Reese
Duke Snider
Perkowski
Dodgers
Byerly
Carl Furillo
Dodger
Reese
Snider
Brooklyn
Uly
Sopphomore
Ohioans
Philadelphia Phillies
Howie Fox
Kenny Raffensberger
Cincinnati
Robin Robates
Bubba Church
Walcott Confident Ahead of Forbes Field Title Fight
Jersey Joe Walcott, 37, vows victory over Ezzard Charles in a third meeting at Forbes Field with Joe Louis ringside. Louis to meet winner. Charles the 1 to 4 favorite. Over $100,000 in tickets sold. potential gate near $200,000. TV rights and CBS radio plan nationwide coverage, Pittsburgh and Johnstown excluded.
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Pittsburgh
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Joe Louis
Walcott
Charles
Forbes Field
Louis
Johnstown
CBS
Pony Tourney Scheduled at Athens Country Club
The second Pony Tourney of the season is set for Sunday at the Athens Country Club. A Stag Night and Pony Auction will be held Thursday. Pro Bob Littler is coordinating entries by preferred morning or afternoon times. In last weekend's Partnership, Charles Russell and Joe Vance won with 147, followed by teams Algeo-Butts, Miller-Obleness, and Trepp-Dilley at 148, with Gardner-Wilson third at 150.
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Athens Country Club
Bob Littler
Charles Russell
Joe Vance
Jack Algeo
Bob Butts
Chic Miller
Charles O’bleness
Joe Trepp
Frank Dilley
Robin Gardner
Steve Wilson
Oak Hill wins opener in Jr. Legion tourney
Glouster Junior team opened the district series with Oak Hill Sunday afternoon at Oak Hill, the first game in a three game set to decide who advances to the state tournament in Columbus the week of August 6. Glouster’s star second baseman fractured his arm sliding into home in the seventh inning.
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Glouster
Oak Hill
Columbus
Redlegs Beat Brooklyn in Low-Scoring Ninth Inning Return
Brooklyn edges Cincinnati 11 2 in a two hour plus game as Erskine and Mer riman shine. Reese Snider Stallcup drive multiple runs while Hodges Walker Robinson Hodges, and Furillo pace the offense. Erskine picks up the win. Perkowski suffers the loss. Attendance 6371 at Brooklyn.
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Cincinnati
Abrhoa Merriman
Ryan
Aee W. St. Eeadem
Hatton
Adcock
Stallcup
McMillan
Howell
Perkowski
Byerly
Erautt
Usher
Brooks
Furillo
Reese
Snider
Robinson
Hodges
Willl
Ge Ee
Thompson
Cox
Uno Dumasa
Walker
J Erskine
Paopenee
iCincinnati
Brooklyn
E—Merriman
RBI
Erskine
HVL Fills Vacancies on Appeals Board
Two vacancies on the three man Hocking Valley League appeals board were filled Monday night at City Hall. Ohio University baseball coach Bob Wren and Willard Pappy Stewart of Nelsonville were unanimously selected to replace resigning members Persh Rohrer and John D. Earich. Ike McDaniel of Albany remains the third member. Attending were HVL president Ester Crabtree and others.
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Chauncey
Ohio University
Bob Wren
Willard “Pappy
Stewart
Nelsonville
Persh Rohrer
John D. Earich
Ike McDaniel
Albany
Ester Crabtree
League
Scotty Willock
Max Kinneer
Carbon Hill
Clyde Ray
Nelsonville Eagles
Bill Abdella
Charles Brown
New Marshfield
Harold McBride
Athens
HVL
Nelsonvile Vfw
Hank Gowdy
Bill Townsend
Gowdy
Newark Yankees Meet Ohio Indiana Stars in All Star Game
Newark Yankees square off tonight against a picked squad from four other teams in the Ohio Indiana League All Star game at Municipal Stadium Springfield hosts due to strong attendance by the Giants. Game starts at 7 45 p m EST.
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Springfield
Newar Yankees
Municipal Stadium
Yankees
Giants
Major Leagues Feature 2 Day Homer Barrage
Major League batters have belted 51 home runs in two days. The surge began Sunday with 19 NL and 8 AL homers, followed by 14 NL and 10 AL in the second day. Westrum of the Giants and Easter of the Indians each hit two, leading the barrage.
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Ters
New York
Es Westrum
Giants
Easter
Indians
Hunkins Upsets Dunbar in Ohio Tennis Tourney
Maurel Hunkins recovered after dropping the first set to beat Ralph Dunbar 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the Men’s Singles at Ohio University courts last night. He advances to tonight’s final to face Fred Collins after Collins defeated Starberj and Al Wurstner. The final is set for 6 p.m. Al Cervi of the Syracuse Nationals was named Syracuse man of the year in athletics for 1950.
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Maurel Hunkins
Ralph Dunbar
Ohio University Courts
Hunkins
Fred Collins
Starber J
al Wurstner
al Cervi
Syracuse Nationals
NBA
Syracuse
Messenger To Join In PGA-Caddie Event
The Athens Messenger will select Southeastern Ohio entrants for the annual PGA National Caddie Tournament at Ohio State University golf course August 21 to 25. Qualifying clubs include Athens, Marietta, Jackson, Gallipolis, and Logan Country Clubs with top caddies earning college scholarships totaling 2550 dollars. The event showcases elite caddies, 58 in a regional field, competing for three scholarships and national advancement with expenses paid by The Messenger.
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Athens Messenger
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio State University
Messenger
Athens Country Club
Marietta Country Club
Jackson Country Club
Gallipolis Country Club
Logan Country Club
Columbus
United States
Central Ohio
James A. Rhodes
National Caddie Association
Pittsburgh
PGA
Rhodes
Tom Nieporte
Ohio State
Nieporte
Far West
Pete Zurlinden
Chicago Sun- Times
Charleston
W. Va
Gazette
Cincinnati Post
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dayton Daily News
Denver Post
Troil
Evansville
Ind
Press
Hamilton
Ont
Spectator
Harrisburg
News-Patriot
Huntington Herald- Dispatch
Indianapolis Star
Kansas City Star
Lima News
Louisville Courier-Journal & Times
Newark
N.J
News
Pittsburgh Press
Rochester
N.Y
Democrat & Chronicle
San Antonio Express
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Syracuse
Herald-Journal
Toledo Blade
Topeka
Tulsa World
Worcester
Mass
Telegram & Gazette
Youngstown Vindicator
Tight American League Race narrows after midweek games
The Associated Press reports a tight four team scramble in the American League as Boston visits Cleveland for a three game set while Chicago and New York clash in a three game series. Boston’s loss to St Louis and Chicago’s win over Philadelphia tighten the gap, with New York and Cleveland also winning to stay near the leaders and Dodgers maintaining an NL edge with an 11-2 win.
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Associated Press
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Indians
Red Sox
Yankees
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Sox
Yesterday's Results and Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Baseball results show the Phillies, Cubs, White Sox, and Mets with varied innings and run totals. Notable games include Detroit versus New York and St Louis against Philadelphia. pitchers Schallock, Ostrowski, and others contributing. American Association highlights Toledo over Louisville, Milwaukee over Kansas City, and St Paul beating Minneapolis.
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Boston
Chicago Ooo
Wseeton
New York
Ner
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Louisville
Columbus
Chicago
Shantz
Kucab
Coleman
Land Tipton
Dobson
Aloma
Dorish
Niarhos
Kinder
Wight
Taylor
Rosar
Widmar
Lollar
Schallock
Shea
Ostrowski
Berra
Cain
Stuart
White
Ginsberg
Pittsburgh
Queen
Walsh
Werle
Garagiola
Jansen
Spencer
Westrum
Staley
Crimian
D. Rice
Meyer
Konstanty
Seminick
Wilber
MecLish
Jones
Cincinnati
Fox
Wehmeier
Haffensberger
Roberts
Church
Sanford
Byrne
Pillett
Kellner
Trucks
Moston
Parnell
Va. Feller
American Association
Loledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Baseball sluggers pace late night NL games and Dodgers end Cincinnati streak
National League night slate features Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Boston with multiple pitchers and game times. Wee Westrum belts a two homer performance beginning late in the eighth to spark a 7-6 Giants win over the Pirates, while the Dodgers halt Cincinnati’s seven game win streak 11-2 after solid defense and limited hits. Also notes include Kid Gavilan’s welterweight win and other boxing results.
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Wee Westrum
Giante
Secon
Giants
Pitte Pirates
Carine
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Baseball season leaders in batting pitching and fielding
The clip lists 1949 era leaders including Musial and Kell in batting averages, Williams with 72 runs and 80 RBIs, Hedges 28 home runs, Jethroe 14 stolen bases, Roe with 12 wins and 857 ERA, Newcombe 84 strikeouts, and others like DiMaggio Noren Zernal and Minoso. It cites multiple teams Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit and Washington.
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Wyrostek
Cincinnati
Dark
New York
Bell
Musial
St. Louis
Hedges
Brooklyn
Jethroe
Boston
Roe
Newcombe
Kell
Detroit
Williams
DiMaggio
Noren
Washington
Minoso
Chicago
Zernal
Philadelphia
Busby
Kinder
Martin
McDermott
Raschi
Buicks Split Double Bill In West Virginia
POMEROY The Blaetmar Buick softball team split a double header with the Central Coal Miners in Graham Station West Virginia. The Miners won 4 1 with Van Meter contributing an RBI and two errors aiding their second inning run. The Buicks won the second game 1 0 on bases loaded by Leifheit and Perkins RBI on a fielder s choice, with Perk Wagner driving in the only run. The Buicks next meet Somerville Stouts Motors at Harmon Field Pt Pleasant tonight and Appalachian Electric Power Co Thursday night.
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Pomeroy
Blaetmar Buick
Central Coal Miners
Graham Station
W. Va
van Meter
Bill Robinson
Leifheit
Buicks
Nesselroads
Peck Bass
John Robinson
Perk Wagner
Somerville Stouts Motors
Harmon Field
Pt. Pleasant
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Saints Win In 9th Inning With Pinch Hit Homer
Brancato, a former Philadelphia Athletics player, delivered a two run pinch hit homer in the ninth to lift the Saints to a 4-3 comeback win over Minneapolis. The victory keeps Saint standings two percentage points ahead of Milwaukee in the league race. Milwaukee beat Kansas City 7-5 to seize a share of second place, and Bob Mavis drove in the deciding run with a 12th inning double for Toledo in a 5-3 win over Louisville.
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Associated Press
Brancato
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Paul
Saints
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Brewers
Kansas City
Bob Mavis
Toledo
Louisville
City Swim Meet Slated For Friday Afternoon
Harry Lackey city recreation director says a city swim meet will be held Friday at 3 p m at Crystal Pool. Awards will go to winners in diving swimming and relay team events. Open to boys and girls in age brackets 14 and under 17 18 and 15 16.
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Harry Lackey
Crystal Pool
Wall Superintendent Hire Sparks City Corps Meeting
POINT PLEASANT council and Huntington U S Army Corps of Engineers met to resolve a mis understanding about hiring a floodwall superintendent. The corps said no hire, but recommended John Clay Hutchinson for the role. Riffle chosen at $25 monthly, while board maintains maintenance duties. A six month extension note from Ward La France for $4169.34 on the fire truck was approved with half payment due in six months at 6 percent interest.
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Point Pleasant
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Huntington
C. E. Fulmer
Engineer Corps
W. V. Curtis
Council
Fulmer
Corps
Floodwall Board
John Clay Hutchinson
Nei
R. N. Filson
G. B. Woodard
R. J. Mete
F. W. Ingraham
Old City Council
Riffle
Ward la France Corporation
la France Corporation
All Out Effort Urged to Repair Mason County Roads
Mason County Farm Bureau resolves to push a full program to regrade redrain and regravel secondary roads. Action seeks state and local committees to study the $50 million road bond and Mason County’s $997,000 share, with a plan to open a gravel pit at Lakin Hospital if gravel is suitable. The goal is to prevent impassable roads next winter and protect schools mail routes and dairy service. Committee members present included W E Kirk Roy Roush Russell Jones Marcus Weaver and W I Roberts.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Mason County Farm Bureau Resolution Committee
W. IC. Roberts
Road Commission
State Farm Bureau
State Farm
Pt Pleasant Social Notes Birthday party at 702 Viand St
Mrs. Oakley Faudree and husband received a surprise birthday visit Friday night hosted by daughter Mrs. Dale Roush. Pink and green decor featured a large birthday cake baked by Mrs. Roush. Numerous local relatives and visitors joined in the celebration and weekend visits across multiple towns are noted, including Emmerson Wilson family from Weirton and others from Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Columbus.
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Oakley Faudree
Viand 'St
Mr. Faudree
Dale Roush
Maude Rice
Williamson
James Lovell
Stevie
Parkersburg
O. F. Reiker
J. J. Lovell
Emmerson Wilson
Sandy
Weirton
Raymond Gibson
Main St
M. V. Peace
Viand St
Keith Taylor
Huntington
Ralph Raike
Henderson
Robert O'Connor
Columbus
G. C. Hite
Hite
Donald Craig
Pittsburgh
William C. Nebbergall
Ohio
Mt. Vernon Ave
Tommy
D M Dickens Marks 94th Birthday With Dinner Guests
D M Dickens celebrated his 94th birthday Sunday with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Dean Dickens at Main Street. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Print Dickens, Mr and Mrs Lon Dickens, Mr and Mrs Buster Dickens and children Penny and Susie, plus Roy Cooke and son David, Ruben McCoy Jr, Lillian McCoy, John Folden and children Eugene and William, Gilbert Arnold, Teddy Chenault, Molly Stewart, Garnet Pardman, Samp Mathney, Alta Miller, and R C Hall.
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Print Dickens
Lon Dickens
Buster Dickens
Penny
Susie
Roy Cooke
David
Ruben McCoy, Jr
Lillian McCoy
John Folden
Chldren Eugene
William
Gilbert Arnold
Teddy Chenault
Molly Stewart
Garnet Pardman
Samp Mathney
Alta Miller
R. C. Hall
Birthday Dinner Honors Lyle Austin and Ernest Day
Mr and Mrs George R Mayes hosted a dinner Friday at their Winfield Road home honoring Lyle Austin and Ernest Day of Santa Barbara California. Present were Mrs Lyle Austin and son Richard, and Mr and Mrs Maurice Mayes with children Maurice and Sonya Jo. Mr Austin hails from Hogsett.
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George R. Mayes
Winfield Rd
Lyle Austin
Ernest Day
Santa Barbara
Calif
Richard
Maurice Mayes
Maurice
Sonya Jo
Austin
Hogsett
Weekend Visitors From Ohio and Nearby States Gather Across Town
A long weekend sociale in the region drew numerous arrivals and family visits. Among those hosting or hosting relatives were Mrs. Frank Haught and Mrs. O V Knipp joining returning spouses from Fort Knox Kentucky. Cincinnati visitors Woodrow Beaver and family spent time with the Shermans and the Craigs in Leon and Harvey Town. A group including Mr and Mrs George Hobson and Mrs John Hobson visited Mrs Carl Lynch on Ohio River Road and relatives. Others included Ellis King and son Larry from Huntington and Frank Carpenter Jr visiting his parents on Jerricho Road. Nearby trips included Mr and Mrs Robert Lee and McDaniel couples with Mrs J T Stewart of Mason visiting Leonard Saunders in Toledo. Weekend guests listed Wayne McCaskey and son Mack from New Martinsville plus Annie Rodgers of Gladesville to Rev M M Malcolm in Winfield. Monroes, Beardsmore, and Mooney families also noted, with Sgt. Beardmore recently returning from Korea and Mrs. Mooney’s husband stationed there. Other Marquette Ave residents, Monroe Chase, Louis Mueller and families hosted Sunday dinners.
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Frank
Haught
Ohio River Rd
O. V. Knipp
22Nd St
Capt
Fort Knox
National Guard
Woodrow Beaver
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sherman Beaver
Leon
Emory Craig
Harvey Town
George Hobson
John Hobson
Mt. Gilead
Carl Lynch
Ellis King
Larry
Huntington
Frank Carpenter
Springfield
Jerricho Rd
Robert Lee
Mason McDaniel
J. T. Stewart
Mason
Stewart
Leonard Saunders
Toledo
Wayne McCaskey
Mack
New Martinsville
Annie Rodgers
Gladesville
Pee
M. M. Malcolm
Winfield
W. H. ‘Chase
Monroe Ave
Willey Beardmore
Daugh‘ters
Charlotte
Bonnie
Hartsville
Clyde Mooney
Marietta
Monroe Chase
Billy
Louis V. Mueller
Louis Valentine
Marquette Ave
Sgt. Beardmore
Korea
Mooney
Ase
J W. Burdett
Park
Lilly Pleads Guilty To Speeding Charge In Pleasants Court
Robert Christopher Lilly pleaded guilty in Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons court to a speeding violation. State Trooper R. C. Dilley testified Lilly was driving 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. He was fined and costs.
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Point Pleasant
Robert
Christopher Lilly
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Simmons
R. C. Dilley
Lilly
Newton Famil y in Point Pleasant Tonsillectomies
Charles Newton Lenda Newton and Mary Newton of Point Pleasant are admitted for tonsillectomies. Mrs Luther Herdman of Buffalo Mrs Worthy Parson of Gallipolis are discharged.
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Charles Newton
Lenda Newton
Mary Newton
Point Pleasant
Tonsillectomies
Luther Herdman
Buffao
Worthy Parson
Gallipolis
Daughter Is Born to Hogsett Couple in Point Pleasant
A daughter was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell at their Hogsett home in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Campbell
Hogsett
Bond Forfeiture in Point Pleasant Case
Leroy Miller forfeited a $50 bond after failing to appear before Justice Carl Peatt in Mason on a charge of assault and battery. The missed appearance prompted the bond forfeiture on the Monday court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leroy Miller
Justice of the Peace
Carl Peatt
Mason
Alterations Begin at Masonic Hall in Point Pleasant
Alteration work on the Masonic Hall at 6th Street started this week. Interior is to be completely redone with windows facing Viand Street bricked shut replaced by new carpets air conditioning furnace and fresh paint. Project cost exceeds 20000 under supervisors Austin Johnson and O. O. Hanes. Coffee cultivation was brought to the western hemisphere by Jamaica’s governor in 1718.
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Point Pleasant
6Th St
Viand St
Austin Johnson
O. O. Hanes
Hemisphere
Jamaica
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Dean Dickens
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