Local golfers eye $10 000 Invitational Open in Columbus
District players, led by Howard Saunders and Pro Bob Littler, travel to Columbus for the $10 000 Invitational Open. Saunders, a one-time Cambridge winner with a broken hip, shoots 140 to win the Cambridge classic, while Littler and Don Finsterwald plan an exhibition against Art Smith and Paul Derringer to boost local interest in golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Golfdam
Bobby Locke
Howard Baker Saunds
Cambridge
Ohio State
Saunders
Gallipolis
Willard Saunders
Ohio
Bob Littler
Don Finsterwald
Art Smith
Cincinnati Red
Paul Derringer
Littler
Utica Sportman Catches Record Trout in Laurenties Park
Utica resident D. B. Ring set a new season record with a 6.5 pound speckled trout in Laurenties Park Quebec. The catch measured 23.5 inches long and 15.5 inches around at Great Lake Pikauba while guided by Peter Maloney of Chandler, Gaspe.
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Quebec City
D. B. Ring
Bank Place
Utica
N. Y
Laurentides Park
Department of Fish and Game
Quebec
Hell's Gate Lodge
Ring
Great Lake
Pikauba
Peter Maloney
Chandler
Gaspe
City Tennis Doubles Draws Tonight at High School Stadium
Recreation Director Harry Lackey announced draws for the city tennis doubles tourney will be held tonight at the high school stadium. Pairings will be published in Wednesday's Messenger as entries for all divisions remain open at the stadium or by calling 0244.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lackey
Messenger
Lackey
Messenger Sports Desk
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
The state of Ohio Athens County issues an order of sale for a Dovertown Township property on Greens Run Road. An eight room house and one building valued at 250 dollars will be auctioned Monday August 11 1947 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Athens County Court House with two thirds of appraised value required for purchase. Cash only.
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Sherife
State of
Ohio
Athens County
Edward H. Lasch
Treas
James A. Strausbaugh
Court House
Athens
Dovertown
Almira Tinker
Public Road
Austin True Lands
Greens Run Road
Plainiff
Louisa Justice
Carthagetown
Ohio Company
Revie
Francis M. Wire
Elijah Dunlavey
Said
Fairview Church
Thomas Bond
Benjamin Green
Francis M. Wires
Alex. Justice
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Brim Stone Ridge Road
Sheriff’s sale of Athens County property in Ohio case 18955
The court schedules a sheriff’s sale for the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in Berntown Township Athens County Ohio on August 11 at 1 30 PM. The 20 acre parcel includes a five room house and is appraised at 100 dollars. Transport by U S Route 50 Alternate then Tick Ridge Road to Jerry Run Road.
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State of
Ohio
Athens County
Edward H. Lasch
Blanche Sharp
Athens
Berntown
Ohio Company
Jerry Run
U. S. Rt. 50
Marietta
U. S. 50
Tick Ridge
Jesse Fisher
Auction notices of land foreclosures in Athens County
In Ath ens County Farm Bureau Co Operative Plaintiff vs Homer H Folden and Edward H Lasch trustee. Alias execution sale set for August 11 1947 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Court House. Two described tracts in Section 24 Town 5 Range 12 including 43 acres and 27 acres with details of parcels warranting sale. Cash terms. Sheriff Dorothy Parmiter Deputy. Attorneys Gordon B Gray Edarold J Rose Pitt. 9-22-47 Sotw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bateman
Athens County
Ohio
Dorothy J. Parmiter
Gordon B. Gray
Harold J. Rose
Pitt
Pitt's
State of Ohio
Athens County Farm Bureau Co- Operative
Homer H. Folden
Athens
Carthage
Ohio Company
Stanford
John Hammond
U. S
Brummage Farm
Edarold J. Rose
Cincinnati Erupts in Doubleheader Sweep Over Brooklyn
In the first doubleheader Cincinnati won 9 3 and 7 0 while Brooklyn tallied 7 8 in the nightcap. Peterson Mueller and Hatten Edwards led scoring. In the American Association St Paul edged Columbus 1 0 in 13 innings and Toledo beat Minneapolis 6 5.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Walters
Gumbert
Erautt
Lamanne
King
Gregg
Lombardi
Behrman
Edwards
Peterson
Mueller
Hatten
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Leonard and
Seminick
Wolff
Strincevich
Singleton
Howell
American Association
St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
Baseball Night Matchups Across National and American Leagues
National League features Brooklyn at Cincinnati night game and New York at St. Louis night, with Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Boston at Chicago twice. American League slate includes St. Louis at New York night, Detroit at Washington night, Cleveland at Philadelphia night, and Chicago at Boston.
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L Pet
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cleveland
American League
Washington
Individual Baseball Standings and Stats Summary
Batting leader DiMaggio of New York for runs batted in 62 and hits 109. Williams of Boston leads runs with 67 and Mize of New York has 79 runs with 27 homers. Notable pitchers include Harder of Cleveland with 61 wins and .857, Blackwell of Cincinnati with 119 strikeouts and 17 wins.
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DiMaggio
New York
Williams
Boston
Boudreau
Cleveland
Mullin
Detroit
Philley
Chicago
Dillinger
St. Louis
Feller
Harder
Walker
Philadelphia
Mize
Marshall
Baumholtz
Cincinnati
Gustine
Pittsburgh
Eagles Trounce Logan Stay in HVL Pennant Chase
Nelsonville Eagles routed Logan Mingos 10 to 1 to stay in the Hocking Valley league pennant race. Bob Fick allowed three singles in seven innings while sending batters to the plate and collecting two hits himself. Sam Jenkins slugged a 400 foot homer as Jenkins, Hall and Dane each drove in multiple runs and Dane added two doubles for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Logan
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Eagles
Logan Mingos
Johnny Bicknell
Sam Jenkins
Bob Fick
Mingos
Cope
Dane
Hall
Allen
Singletons
Jenkins
Winigman
Fick
Brooker
Columber
Someh
Bicknell
So—Bicknell
Jones
Buchanan
Balk
Whyte, Mooney
Evans
AB Nelsonville
Patton
Watkins
Eros Champ
Meeenee
If Hall
P Fick
Logan AB Karshner
Qrerenciny Allen
Stewart
Bryan
Mowery
Eckhart
Sere Wee Auchar
Brandt
Seaconeaiell Ansel
Pomeroy and Lancaster Clash for District Title
Pomeroy American Legion junior baseball faces Lancaster Legion in a three game district title series opener at Lancaster Wednesday. Second game at Junior High Field Friday 5 30 p m with a possible third game at Athens neutral site.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy American Legion
Lancaster Legion
Lancaster
Aaron Kelton
W. L. de Weese
Columbus
Junior High Field
Kelton
Athens
Marshall Boggs
American Legion
Dodgers Hold Slim NL Lead as Home Schedule Favors Cards
The Dodgers boast a 4 game bulge over the Cardinals with 38 home games left for St Louis and 26 for Brooklyn. In a doubleheader split yesterday Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 7-4 and 4-3 as Bruce Edwards drove in four and the winning run in game two. Pete Reiser left with a bruised shoulder and is out 3 to 4 days. The Phillies beat the Pirates 8-1 in Pittsburgh to avoid last place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooks
Redbirds
Cardinals
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Giants
Braves
Dodgers
Ebbets’ Field
Dodger
Bruce Edwards
Pete Reiser
Young
Phillies
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Sunnyside Comets Split Twin Bill With Rogers Jeweler
Sunnyside Comets and Rogers Jeweler split a twin bill in Apple Grove West Virginia. In the opener Sunnyside lost 5 to 3 after a fifth inning rally by Rogers Jeweler. In the second game Sunnyside won 13 to 6 behind Ode Rice first win of the season. The Comets own a 23 10 record and host Standard Al tamarine next Sunday in a doubleheader.
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Apple Grove
W. Va
Sunnyside Comets
Roger
Jeweler Combine
Huntington
Comets
Ode Rice
Altamarine
Rozer Ssnaccoucn
Sunnyside
Rupe
Bayes
Barnett
Ferrell
Rogers
Rice
W. Burris
Hall
Fields
Doyle Benefit Fight On Robinson
New York reports that Ray Robinson plans a benefit bout in Los Angeles in November for Jimmy Doyle’s family but not under Babe McCoy sponsorship. McCoy said the event is off and Robinson will instead promote with Larry Rummans. Robinson may delay the Doyle benefit to pursue a potential match with Marcel Cerdan later this summer.
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New York
Ray Robinson
Sugar
Los Angeles
Jimmy Doyle
Babe McCoy
McCoy
Robinson
California
Jackie Wilson
Pete Vaccaro
Larry Rummans
Vaccaro
Marcel Cerdan
Reds Open Extended Home Stand At Crosley Field
Cincinnati opens a 16 game stretch over 13 consecutive days at Crosley Field starting Tuesday with the Brooklyn Dodgers in a three game series. Bud Lively may start Tuesday, Blackwell on Wednesday, and Blackwell could pitch Thursday. The schedule also includes Phillies, Giants, and Braves visits with doubleheaders and night games, advance tickets available at 307 Vine Street.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Crosley Field
Brooklyn Dodgers
Johnny Neun
Brooklyn
Everett
Bud” Lively
Thunder
Ewell Blackwell
Reds
Blackwell
California
Blackie
Flatbush
Burt Shotton
Dodgers
Brooklyn Brigade
Carl Furillo
Jackie Robinson
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phils
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Vine Street
Cincinnati 2
Ohio
Inter-City Golf Match Thursday at Hocking Hills
A Thursday afternoon return match between Hocking Hills Country Club of Logan and Athens will headline activities at the local course. Athens beat Hocking earlier this year on their layout and another close contest is expected. Pro Bob Littler asks members to contact him to participate and a dinner will follow. In a Sunday match play event Dick Phillips and James Householder posted even scores, with Roy Davis and Roger Pedigo tied for third and several others following.
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Hocking Hills
James Householder
Roy Davis
Roger Pedigo
Byron Wolfe
H. C. Dorman
Les Coon
Charles O’bleness
George Rutkoskie
Earl Davis, Jr
George Starcher
Fred McKay
Bob Hollingsworth
Ping Pong Tournament Energizes Pomeroy and Middleport Youth
Pomeroy and Middleport teens join in a ping pong tournament at the Panther's den Youth Center. Singles see Frank White and Pat Stivers win several matches. doubles crown goes to Mickey Miller and Harry Featherstone. Girls doubles win for Carol Evans and Pat Jesse. Next inter-city event slated for Middleport Youth Center. Four palm tree varieties supply oil used in margarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy-Middleport
Panther's den
Frank Vaughan
Paul Ginn
George Dallas
John Fulty
Pat Stivers
Harry Featherston
Middleport
Frank White
Mickey Miller
William Ohlinger
Miller
Featherstone
Ohlinger
Gina
Carol Evans
Pat Jesse
Jo-Ann Wood
Kitty Bachtel
Middleport Youth Center
Harness Races Set for Meigs County Fair
About 45 harness race horses are stabled at Rocksprings Fairground for Meigs County Fair events July 23 to 25 with several stables bringing multiple entries. Notables include Joe Wolfe of Circleville and Victor Eiselstein of Meigs County, plus the Wilson Stables and others. Pony races are planned for Wednesday to Friday with 12 ponies expected.
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Pomeroy
Rocksprings
Meigs County
Charles Radford, Jr
Radford
Edwards
Marion
Ohio
Allen
Fayette
Baker Stable
Croton
Pierson
Zanesville
Joe Wolfe
Dad
Pop” Wolfe
Southeastern Ohio
Mr. Wolfe
Circleville
Wilson Stables
McConnelsville
Little Chan
Victor’ Fe, Eiselstein
Sidney Spencer
Eiselstein
Spencer
Boxing Results From New York Chicago Baltimore and Brooklyn
Boxers Osorio and Harvey battled to a draw in New York while Art Brown stopped Motisi in Chicago. Georgie Kochan outpointed Deacon Johnny Brown in Baltimore and Rocco Rossano stopped Patsy Brandino in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Filberto Osorio
Puerto Rico
Dennis Moe Harvey
Warren
Drew
Chicago
Art Brown
Tony Motisi
Baltimore
Georgie Kochan
Akron
Deacon Johnny Brown
Rocco Rossano
Brooklyn
Patsy Brandino
Hamilton
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Rohrering
GOLF
Bank of Athens
Athens, Ohio
Logan Monument Co
George C. Shaw
W. Main St
Hocking Valley Hospital
France
Louis XV
Napoleon
R. W. Finsterwald
Dean
Doyle
Bobo the
Yank
Bobo Newsom
Yankees
Senators
Frank Shea
Spud Chandler
Kyle
Clifford
MEIGS
Aetemmna
Athensonic
Sov AG
Mae
Joan Leslif
Janis Paige
Darring
East Side
Gorcey Huntz
Gloria Pope
Gala Prevue Perec
Ann
Hollywood
Ann Harding
CTV Waa
Victor Moore
Aen
Falong Jreen
P.m
Yekin
Moheeletta
Ing Robert T Te
Rey
Ben Tyler Otter
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