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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

12

Ohio Valley All-Star roster named for Syracuse game

RACINE A 23 man roster announced for the Ohio Valley Association All Stars to meet the first half champion Syracuse at Syracuse Park next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Five inning old timers game precedes under banners of Gallia and Meigs County.

Racine Ohio Valley Association Syracuse Eam Syracuse Park Gallia Meigs County OVA Donald C. Wolfe Pomeroy Middleport Paul Clifford Letart Charles “Granddad” Shain Reedsville Dorset Reibel Syracuse Bob Duckworth Duckworth Sorden Hendricks Guinther Haggerty P. Hubbard Hubbard N. Hubbard Twin Cities Donohue Point Pleasant Hackett Ville McFann Gallipolis B. Grimm Chambers Searles Balderson Valentine Hager Clifford Adkins Riebel Morrison

Indians Blow Chance for 1st in A A flag race

Indianapolis squandered a chance to overtake St Paul in the American Association standings as Toledo upset the Indians 8 to 7. Milwaukee won a doubleheader over the Saints 3–2 and 5–3, narrowing the gap to four games behind St Paul. Don Lund homered and drove in five for Toledo. Norman Roy pitched in the win for Milwaukee.

Associated Press Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Indians Milwaukee Saints Don Lund Lund al Lakeman Howie Moss Norman Roy Phil Haugstad Brewers Bill Howerton Harvey Haddix Columbus Louisville Howerton Jimmy Delsing Kansas City Minneapolis

Athletics Sign Two Rookies From Mount Vernon Area

Mount Vernon youths Carroll Berger and Bill Barney signed with the Savannah farm club of the Philadelphia Athletics for next season. Berger, 17, is a left handed pitcher who starred in the Central Buckeye League. Barney, 21, infielder from Sunbury, previously with a New York Yankee farm club, has played semi pro ball at Centerbury for two seasons.

Mount Vernon Savannah, Ga Philadelphia Athletics Carroll Berger Bill Barney Sunbury Boston Braves Billy Southworth Berger Barney New York Yankee Centerbury

Calumet Wins Cleopatra Handicap At Arlington Park

Calumet Farm's Two Len took the eighth Cleopatra Handicap at Arlington Park winning by a clear margin. Owner Warren Wright collects $17,550 from the $25,000 added race.

Calumet Chicago Calumet Farm Len Arlington Park Warren Wright

Standings snapshot from American and National Leagues

The page lists AL teams with wins and losses including New York Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Chicago and others, showing current positions. It also lists NL teams led by Washington St Louis Brooklyn and others with win totals and ranks, reflecting midseason standings.

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Matchups

Recap of scores from multiple games with Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Washington, Detroit, New York, Cleveland, Milwaukee, St Paul, Toledo, Indianapolis, Columbus, Louisville, Kansas City, Minneapolis. Notable mentions include Hank Sauer driving in all Cubs runs with two homers and a triple. Koslo pitched seven strong innings for the Giants in a 5-1 win over Cincinnati.

Hank Sauer Cubs Chicago Phils Dave Koslo Giants Cincinnati

Baseball matchups across leagues with ongoing games

American League features Raschi and Wynn duel in Cleveland while Parnell meets Gumpert in Chicago and Scarborough faces Gray in Detroit. Philadelphia meets St Louis in two night games. National League showcases Wehmeier and Hartung in New York, Chesnes against Erskine in Brooklyn, Brecheen or Staley versus Antonelli in Boston, and Dabiel against Borony in Philadelphia. American Association lists four night games: Columbus at Louisville, Toledo at Indianapolis, St Paul at Milwaukee, Minneapolis at Kansas City.

New York Cleveland Raschi Wynn Boston Chicago Parnell Gumpert Washington Detroit Scarborough Gray Philadelphia St. Louis Fowler Kellner Drews Garver National League Cincinnati Wehmeier Hartung Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chesnes Erskine Brecheen Staley Antonelli Dabiel Borony American Association Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City

Statistical leaders and pitching records from the baseball season

The list cites batting leaders Robinson Brooklyn runs and runs batted in, hits by Pesky Boston, and pitching marks Chambers Pittsburgh with 61 wins and 57 losses. Spahn Boston and Reynolds New York lead strikeouts and wins respectively, while multiple players tie for doubles and triples across teams.

Robinson Brooklyn Thomson New York Jones Philadelphia Ennis Kiner Pittsburgh Chambers Spahn Boston DiMaggio Joost Stephens Pesky Majeski Mitchell Cleveland

Veterans Keiser and Shute Enter Ohio Open In Canton

Two veteran Akron golfers Herman Keiser and Denny Shute have entered the Ohio Open at Shady Hollow Country Club starting August 22. The entry deadline is August 16 for the Open and a related pro-am on August 21. Frank Stranahan is favored to defend his title at Toledo’s Sylvania course. First prize for the 72-hole event is 1200 with total prizes of 3250.

Canton Akron Herman Keiser Denny Shute Shady Hollow Country Club John Rossetti Shute Keiser Byron Nelson Frank Stranahan Toledo Sylvania Country Club Rossetti

Indians Chase Second Straight Pennant In Fast-Moving Standings

ClevelandNational League pursuit of New York Yankees continues as the Indians surge after a slow start. Bill Veeck's leadership sparks a nine-run inning streak lifting Cleveland to a .714 clip in 25 wins in 35 games while plans for a repeat pennant face a grueling road to reach 101 wins.

Cleveland Mohicans Association On Indian Affairs New York Yankees DiMaggio and Company Indians Philadelphia Boudreau Ray Boone Washington Yankees

Boxing results from multiple cities headline round outcomes

In Cincinnati Pat Iacobucci outpoints Spider Thomas. Roy Carter knocks out Al Bernard in New York. Dominic Berardo defeats Billy Sullivan in Windsor. Dave Marsh beats Lou Joyce in Chicago. Rocky Marciano stops Harry Hart in Providence. An Austrian fighter also listed with a knockdown result.

New York Roy Carter al Bernard Wilkes-Barre Windsor Dominic Berardo Billy Sullivan Buffalo N.Y Chicago Dave Marsh Detroit Lou Joyce Philadelphia Providence R. I Rocky Marciano Brockton Mass Harry Hart Austria

Findings On Bills Discussed In Vinton County Meeting

Vinton County commissioners and State Examiner Earl Serbu reviewed county bills with Examiner Joseph Dorfus as part of an audit of county offices. No major bill findings were reported. They will also begin examining major offices and tax settlements while budgets were discussed for certification to the state tax commission. The board approved J. M. Ogan’s estimate of 5365.50 for crushed limestone on Kelly Road and voted to supply 150 tons of crushed limestone to Perry Road in Jackson Township per Jackson trustees’ request.

J. M. Ogan Kelly Road Jackson-Vinton County Inc Perry Road Jackson Township Jackson

First Steps For Dial 4 System In Logan Area

McArthur and Logan exchange upgrades under Logan Home Telephone Co. plan to install dial telephones. Howard C. Slusher says Logan exchange goes dial this Saturday with McArthur modernization to follow, 1951-52 plans may move up. Equipment orders placed. fall rural line rebuilds begin under expansion program.

McArthur McArthur Exchange Logan Home Telephone Co Howard C. Slusher Logan Exchange Slusher

Navy Reserve Radio Set To Go On Air In McArthur Area

McArthur Vinton County loss new Naval Reserve radio station N9OPVE will take the air to handle traffic for the first time on Tuesday Aug 9. Chief Radioman Leland B Terry says drills are held every Friday night and more recruits are needed. The Wilkesville station with seven to eight thousand dollars of gear includes three transmitters five receivers and other equipment. About a dozen men currently drill weekly and ex service personnel are sought to fill the unit quota.

McArthur Vinton County Naval Reserve N9opve Leland B. Terry Ewington Terry Terry Farm Wilkesville Ninth Naval District Radio Network Great Lakes Ill Navy Coast Guard Marine Corps Army

Classified Ad Guidelines and Family Notice Fragment

The fragment mentions ad deadlines and error handling for Sunday editions and a notice of thanks from a family for support after a death. It also includes an auctioneer contact, advertising policies, and services like feather beds, mattress sales, and auto upholstery cleaning. Names include Harold Goddard and Mrs. Tirtey.

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Vinton County Court Notes Summary of petitions and actions

Madison Township Trustees filed a petition in common pleas court to transfer 325 dollars from the road fund to the general fund for fire protection. Hamden First Presbyterian Church and Portsmouth Presbytery filed a petition to sell church property in lot 37 in Hamden. E. C. Motter asked probate court to release John S. Morrison’s estate from administration. Judge Chatfield granted partition judgment for L. J. Dix against Thelma and J. L. Lewis and Ruth Oberlin. Court work on annual judicial statistics is underway. Probationers and parolees received notices from Judge Chatfield to pay fines and costs or face suspended sentences.

General Fund Madison Township Common Pleas Hamden L. J. Dixon Thelma J. L. Lewis Ruth Oberlin Common Pleas Probate and Common Pleas Court Chatfield

Guests Entertained By Emerson Peters

PRATTSVILLE guests for two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson E. Peters included Mrs. Virginia Hedrick of Charleston. The Peters family and sons Richard and George joined a picnic lunch at Point Pleasant with Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hedrick and Janie of Charleston. Also visiting was W. D. Dearing of Seward, Nebraska, Mrs. Peters' uncle.

Prattsville Emerson E. Peters Virginia Hedrick Charleston

Marriage Licenses Reported for Vernon Sims and Alberta Dicken

Vernon Sims 19 of McArthur and Alberta Dicken 18 of New Plymouth obtained a marriage license. Arthur Yates 17 of McArthur and Mary Ann Blake 16 of McArthur also secured licenses. Joseph Thomas Leach 22 of McArthur and Anna Marie Harris 21 of Wellston filed for a license. Arthur Bledsoe 26 of Allensville in the U S Army Air Force and Elsie June Morgan 24 of Dayton sought nuptial papers.

Vernon Sims McArthur Alberta Dicken New Plymouth Arthur Yates Mary Ann Blake Joseph Thomas Leach Anna Marie Harris Wellston Arthur Bledsoe Allensville U.S. Army Air Force Elsie June Morgan Dayton Surse

Cincinnati Markets Livestock and Poultry Report

Salable hogs 1800, barrows and gilts largely 50 lower. sows steady. Cattle 400, calves 150, slow. beef cows 15.50-17.50, veal scarce 25.00-26.90. Sheep 300, spring lambs 25.00-25.50, ewes scarce. Poultry and butter prices listed. potatoes 2.95-4.50. Cincinnati markets report dated July 21 with AP data from Dept. of Agriculture.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati

Cars for sale from 1941 to 1958 with multiple asks

A lien holder must sell a 1048 Willys Universal Jeep in excellent 4x4 condition at less than balance due with viewing at 310 Security Bank Building. Also offered is a 1941 Chevrolet pickup at 74 University Terrace, a 1941 Oldsmobile four door sedan with radio heater and air conditioning in good condition must sell, offers considered by Bill Moody Trailer 20 Fairgrounds, and a 1958 Plymouth in excellent condition with new motor and heater a 4 door sedan call after 5 pm.

Willys Universal Security Bank Bualek University Terrace Oldsmobile Bill Moody

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