My Greatest Sports Thrill Embarrassment at Notre Dame Army game
Dr. Reese recounts officiating Notre Dame vs Army at Yankee Stadium in 1944. He was knocked down by Felix Blanchard and suffered a dislocated left elbow and torn ligaments. Army won 49 0 as Blanchard rose to All American status. Reese later officiated Iowa Illinois a year later replacing Dutch Clarno.
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David
Dayton
Notre Dame
Army
Yankee Stadium
Doc Blanchard
Doc
Inside
Dayton Bicycle Club
Blanchard
Felix
Dutch Clarno
Dutch
Reese
Denison
Dave
Greengrass Emerges as Redlegs Hero of the Hour
Ex Yankee outfielder Jim Greengrass, now with Cincinnati, sports a .362 batting average through 36 games this season. Born in Addison New Jersey and raised in Atlanta, he credits Rogers Hornsby for improved bat control and confidence. Greengrass trails only Red Schoendienst for the NL batting lead as Cincinnati visits the New York Giants for a three game series.
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Claude Wolff Cincati
New York Yankees
Jim Greengrass
Greengrass
Addison
N. J
Atlanta
Cincinnati Redlegs
Yankees
Cincinnati
Peaumont
Rogers Hornsby
Abbott Tops 1600 Open Qualifiers In New System
Pat Abbott, 40, a former actor turned pro golfer, led 268 qualified players to secure the No. 1 seed in the US Open qualifying field of 1600. Notable failures included the Turnesa family with only Jim Turnesa advancing. Abbott shot 69-66-135 at Memphis Colonial CC before a 36-hole Oakmont prep starts June 9-10. prize money totals $20,000 with $5,000 to the champion.
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New York
Pat Abbott
Abbott
Julius Boros
Mid-Pines
N. C
Turnesa
Mike
Willie
Joe
New York City
Jim Turnesa
Memphis
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Philadelphia
Ray Gafford
Northwood Country Club
Dallas
Gafford
Dick Chapman
Pinehurst
U. S
Jim McHale
Philadllphia
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Oakmont
Boros
Athens City Softball League Considers Three Teams
Recreation director Harry Lackey reports three teams entered the Athens City Softball League with an organizational meeting held. Final league plans set for Thursday at 7 a m with managers and players to meet at Athens High School gym. Current members include The Plains VFW, Tennessee Gas and DeMolay.
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Athens City
Harry Lackey
Loop
Lackey
Athens High School
the Plains Vfw
Tennessee Gas and DeMolay
Redlegs Build Home Run Edge At Crosley Field
New York reports show Cincinnati’s Crosley Field has become the majors top home run park after shortening right field. Through 19 home games the Redlegs have 32 homers at home and lead with 51 overall as Rogers Hornsby’s lineup powers 1953 clang. Ted Kluszewski boosts pace with eight homers at home.
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New York
Crosley Field
Cincinnati
Redleg Park
Associated Press
Redlegs
Rogers Hornsby
Ted Kluszewski
Blout
Cy Young Invited To Lunch With Ike
Cy Young the 86 year old baseball great living in Peoli Ohio will be a guest at a luncheon with President Eisenhower next Friday. Rep Bow Ohio said an invitation has gone out for Young to attend a Democratic Republican congressional charity baseball game that night. Young set pitching records with Cleveland and Boston in the 1890s and early 1900s.
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Washington
Cy Young
Peoli
Eisenhower
Rep
Bow
Ohio
Young
Cleveland
Boston
Braves Open Series in Brooklyn for Harsh 10 Day Test
Braves visit the Brooklyn Dodgers for a three game set at Ebbets Field then four games in Philadelphia and four in New York. Grimm says the club is here to stay as pitching infield and bats click, with Mathhews Logan and Bruton featuring and Antonelli Crandall back in the lineup.
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Joe Reichler
Milwaukee
Braves
Charlie
Grimm
Dodgers
Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Summary
The National League clubs lead with Brooklyn at 27 14 and Milwaukee 26 18. Tuesday games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, and St. Louis at Philadelphia with varied pitchers listed. Monday had no games. Wednesday includes Chicago at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Brooklyn among others.
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Brooklyn
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Resiiinaiana
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Rush
Lindell
Wilson
Meyer
Podbielan
Hearn
Chambers
Staley
Roberts
Baseball Standings and Schedule for American League
The American League standings show Chicago and Washington midtable with Detroit and Philadelphia trailing. Scheduled games include New York at Chicago with Lopat facing Fornieles and later Boston at Cleveland, Washington at St Louis, and Philadelphia at Detroit with various pitchers.
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GB Ae
Nene
Seuaeeiald
Es Chicag
Washington
IE Ictinvisiens
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Lopat
Fornieles
St. Louis
Masterson
Littlefield
Byrd
Garver
Boston
Cleveland
Grissom
Garcia
Ben Hogan to play in British Open at Carnoustie
Ben Hogan plans to enter his first British Open at Carnoustie in July 6 to 10 after securing a entry by cable. He worries about hotel reservations near the course and notes his past record and desire to test his game under English and Scottish conditions with unpredictable winds and firm greens.
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New York
Ben Hogan
Pittsburgh
Carnoustie
Scotland
St. Andrews
U. S
Ben
England
Hogan
How To Play Par Golf Long Irons
The long irons swing more upright than woods but less than short irons. Close the stance with 1 2 3 irons and move the ball forward about an inch from the driver position. Extend the shaft to gain body pivot and power, start back low, cock wrists waist high, and follow through fully to avoid poor results.
Louisville at Columbus Kansas City at Charleston
Louisville at Columbus and Kansas City at Charleston were on Monday’s schedule along with matches Toledo versus Minneapolis and St Paul versus Indianapolis. Toledo defeated Minneapolis 4 3 while Columbus routed Charleston 106 to 6 in a lopsided result.
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Kansas City
Ks Secaren
Louisville
Charleston
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Ryan, Penna Gain Berths
High winds and fast greens sent scores up in the National Open trials at Cincinnati. Jack Ryan of Louisville shot 69 in the morning and 74 in the afternoon for 143 to lead a field of seven pros and three amateurs qualifying for the Oakmont event in Pittsburgh June 11-13. Other qualifiers listed include Penna Cincinnati 75 73 148 and alternates Tommy Ritter and Sam C. Zoller with 151 and 152 respectively.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Jack Ryan
Louisville
Big Springs
Maketewah
Pittsburgh
Oakmont
Teas Penna
Tommy Ritter
Middletown
Sam C. Zoller
Zanesville
Reds Sign Southpaw Heckter From Amelia High
Cincinnati general manager Gabe Paul announced the signing of 18 year old left handed pitcher Peter Heckter from Amelia Ohio to a contract. Heckter went 20 and 5 with 3 hitter games and will travel to Columbia South Carolina on Wednesday for work with the South Atlantic League club.
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Cincinnati
Gabe Paul
Cincinnati Redlegs
Peter Heckter
Amelia, C
Heckter
Amelia
Paul
Columbia
S. C
Layne Signs 1953 Pact With Lions
Detroit Lions announce quarterback Bobby Layne signed his 1953 NFL contract. Layne, hailed as the greatest passer in Lions history, remains a cornerstone of the championship team as the season opens.
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Layne
Detroit
Bobby Layne
Detroit Lions
Father and Son Barn National Open Spots
Northern Ohio sends a father and son pair to the National Open as Jack Thompson Sr. and Jack Thompson Jr. join 16 qualifiers from Oakwood and Mayfield clubs. Thompson Sr. nets 150 after a 76 74 run, while Jr. shoots 77 76 total 152, with Dick Shoemaker finishing 147.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Jack Thompson
Tippecanoe Country Club
Kingstown
Jack Jr
Oakwood
Mayfield Club
Thompson
Dick Shoemaker
Beechmont Country Club
PGA
Mayfield
Sox anxious to talk trade on western swing
Boston manager Lou Boudreau said he will talk trade with every team during the Red Sox 16 game western swing opener with Cleveland. He hopes to deal before the June 15 deadline as the team has slumped into the second division after a doubleheader loss to the Washington Nationals.
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Boston
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Cleveland
Washington Nationals
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Tribe To Experiment In Three Home Tilts
The Cleveland Indians said three summer home games will not be televised to study TV attendance effects. To compensate, three road games will be televised later. Nontelevised games are against Washington June 9 New York July 22 and Chicago August 12.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Washington
New York
Chicago
Eddie Basinski Degs Violin Ties To Major Stage Role
Eddie Basinski, long time second baseman for the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League, is noted for a past violin performance with the New York Symphony Orchestra. The article highlights his unusual musical talent alongside his baseball career.
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Eddie Basinski
Portland Beavers
Aaente
N. Y. Symphony Orches
Boxing results from Brooklyn and San Francisco fights
Fights last night reported by the Associated Press show Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn stopping Gordon Wallace of Brantford, Ontario, in a 1654 pound bout. Eddie Chavez of San Jose halted Armand Savoie of Montreal in another listed match.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
N. Y
Floyd Patterson
Gordon Wallace
Brantford
Ont
San Francisco
Eddie Chavez
San Jose
Calif
Armand Savoie
Montreal
Schoendienst Kell Pace Hitters in Major Loops
Switch hitting Al Schoendienst of the St. Louis Cardinals leads the National League with a .371 batting average after a 13-for-32 week. In the American League George Kell of the Boston Red Sox regains the lead at .367, pushing Micky Vernon to second. Johnny Wyrostek slips to third as Jim Greengrass climbs to second with .362. Cleve land's Al Rosen rises to third at .338.
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NEW York
Schoendienst
St. Louis Cardinals
George Kell
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Micky Vernon
Philadelphia
Johnny Wyrostek
Jim Greengrass
Cincinnati Redlegs
Red Bird
Greengrass
Kell
Vernon
Cleveland
al Rosen
Glouster Area Personalities Share Weekend Visits
Numerous residents and guests from Point Pleasant Rochester Columbus Elyria Detroit and beyond visited Hollister Jacksonville and nearby towns over Memorial Day weekend. Families and friends gathered at multiple homes with extended trips and plans to relocate noting relatives and travel from Barbersville Akron Mansfield and others.
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Gail Faries
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Columbus
Hollister
Jack Anderson
Larry
Gallipolis
Paul Collins
Paul David
Dayton
J. E. Anderson
Collins
Clifford Collins
Otho Sisk
Wendell Sharp
Detroit
T. D. Lewis
Sharp
Icle Lewis
Sharps
Florida
James Leach
Danny
JoAnn
Leonard Leach
Ann
Elyria
Bernard Leach
Susanne
Kelly Crawford
Edward Sweeney
Sylvia Sweeney
Andrew G. Freeman
Ironton
Albert T. Allen
Rendville
Gladys Viney
Joyce Viney
Lawrence Turner
Jacksonville
Harry Brogan
Barberton
Harry Dehman
George Parker
Akron
Charles Caldwell
Byron Wood
Duane Bryan
G. C. Bryan
Tom Conley
Thelma Conley
Wallace Futz
Wilma Stewart
Logan
Robert Staples
Mansfield
W. D. Parham
Cheryl
William
Hatfield
Stuart Hawkins
Lancaster
W. H. Strausbaugh
Carol Mae
Woodsfield
Roy Strausbaugh
Jerry
Redtown
Marie Hamber
Clyde W. Mason
Wayne
Michael
Ida Mason
Arthur Wise
Delbert Mason
Fred
William Coey
Delbert Lemoine
Janie
Timmie
Paul
June Heffken
Jack Dalton
Darrence Becker
Guy McVay
William Mallet
Harrietsville
Ohio
Fred Leake
Greens Run
Garnet Vare
Henry Heffken
Millfield
En Route to Michigan Sergeant Viney Reports From Seattle
Mrs. Gladys Viney received a call that her son Staff Sgt Richard A Viney had just landed in Seattle from Tokyo Japan and was en route to Fort Custer Michigan to await discharge. He has served nearly three years.
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Glouster
Gladys Viney
Richard A. Viney
Seattle
Tokyo
Japan
Fort Custer
Mich
Richard
Chit Chat Club to Meet in Memorial Park Wednesday
The Chit Chat Club will meet in Memorial Park on Wednesday at c m for a pot luck supper. If rain interrupts, the gathering will be held at Mrs. Jody’s home.
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Memorial Park
C. m
Jody
Tribe Sees Big 3 Pace Near 1952 Pace
Cleveland’s pitching trio Bob Lemon Early Wynn and Mike Garcia lag early this season but manager Al Lopez expects them to rebound. They have 14 wins 10 losses as of now, with last year’s total of 67 wins in sight if form holds.
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Cleveland
Mike Garcia
St. Louis Browns
Mike
Bob Lemon
Wynn
al Lopez
Indians
Garcia
Lemon
Senior Class Is Honored At Banquet
The Glouster High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet at Hotel Gordon with 60 seats. 53 dinners served. Rev. John Devol acted as MC, Eldon Swart welcomed, Luanne Colbert delivered the valedictory, Supt. L. G. De Long gave the principal address. The event closed with a gym dance by Howie Chapman orchestra and Ted Jackson. A 1940 class reunion preceded the dance at the Methodist Church.
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Glouster
Glouster High School Alumni Association
Hotel Gordon
John Devol
Glouster Methodist Church
Eldon Swart
Luanne Colbert
L. G. de Long
Howie Chapman
Ted Jackson
Methodist Church
Dream Comes True For Local School Teacher
Former Glouster resident Sue Harvey now living in Solon Ohio will graduate from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in education on June 16. She teaches sixth grade in Summit County and previously taught at Goose Run Greens Run and Hollister.
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Glouster
Solon
Ohio
Sue Harvey
Sue Zockine
University of Akron
Harvey
Summit County
Goose Run
Greens Run
Hollister
Glouster Residents Welcome Army Corps Visitor
Hoy J. Seckinger of Glouster and his wife met Bill Withem of the Army Engineers at St. Johns Newfoundland. The meeting happened by accident as Withem was en route to Thule Greenland. They entertained him at their living quarters.
Order of Eastern Star to Hold Service for Leona Pickard
OES members will conduct funeral services at 7 30 p m for Mrs Leona Pickard at Blower funeral home. Members will meet at the funeral home prior to the service.
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OES
Glouster
Order of Eastern Star
Leona Pickard
Blower Funeral Home
Auxiliary to Meet Glouster Lodge No 468 FOE
The Ladies Auxiliary of Glouster Lodge No 468 FOE will meet at the Eagles Home on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. An election of officers will take place and each member is asked to bring a covered dish.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge No. 468
FOE
Eagles
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