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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

11

Podres Halts Phils with Three-Hitter for Dodgers

Johnny Podres pitched a three-hitter to stop Philadelphia 4-0 as Brooklyn snapped a four game skid. Hodges hit his sixth homer and Cimoli added his sixth, aiding a 9-hit attack as the Dodgers moved into a third place tie with Milwaukee. Pirates beat the Giants 6-5 as King earned relief win.

ED Wilks Associated Press Johnny Podres Brooklyn Dodgers Walt Alston the Brooks Gil Hodges Gino Cimoli Don Cardwell Hodges Don Zimmer Pirates Ruben Gomez Joe Margoneri Giants Nelson King Willie Mays Dusty Rhodes Vern Law Elroy Face King Johnny O’brien

Dow and Finsterwald Qualify For 1957 U S Open

Brewer tops the Cincinnati sectional with 67 66 133 while Don Finsterwald advances after a tense two hole playoff. Across 24 districts, famed golfers like Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen also vie for one of 162 spots at Inverness Club Toledo June 13 15.

Toledo Inverness Club Brewer Finsterwald Cincinnati Texas Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret Lloyd Mangrum Gene Sarazen Pat Schwab Dayton Canada Gerry Kesselring Buffalo Bob Toski Miami Fla Dale Morey Indianapolis Cleveland Marty Furgol Lamont, Ill Frank Boynton Longwood

Demaret criticizes Open qualifying and threatens boycott

WHITE PLAINS New York Jimmy Demaret a top golf figure accused the U S Golf Association of cheap practices threatening that pros may boycott the National Open He called it stupid to require Sam Snead a great champion to qualify Demaret 47 from New York tied for money winnings and Snead qualified for the June Open with others at Knollwood and Metropolis Country Clubs Demaret was again required to prove his right to play at Inverness where he shot 142 The story notes the USGA had cut exempt players from 20 to 10 two years earlier to determine Open entries

White Plains N. Y Jimmy Demaret U. S. Golf Assn Sam Snead Kiamesha Lake Snead Knollwood Metropolis Demaret Inverness Club Toledo Mickey Mantle

Powers Paces Jets 3-2 Win Over Montreal Royals

Columbus Jets rally for a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Royals with two ninth inning runs. Johnny Powers hits his second homer to tie the game, then Dick Barone drives in the winning run with a single after bases on. Bobby Del Grecco opens Montreal’s rally with a leadoff triple in the sixth and Powers also hit a first inning homer.

Columbus Jets Montreal Royals Johnny Powers Dick Barone Bobby del Grecco Ron Blackburn Montreal Powers

Boxing Bout Results From New York and Las Vegas

In New York Stefan Med outpointed Frankie Ippelite, Bologna and Hialy-Jesus Conzales each won on points over France Cavic chi and Al Williams defeated Charney Cotten in New Orleans. In Las Vegas Julio Maderos outpointed Bob Satterfield while Me Yana defeated an opponent from Chicago.

New York Stefan Med Passaic Frankie Ippelite Bologna Hialy Jesus Conzales Spain France Cavicchi Italy Orleans al Willams Los Angeles Charney Cotten Toledo Ohio Las Vegas Julio Maderos Me Yana Bob Satterfield Chicago

Indians Yanks Battle For Runnerup Position

Cleveland hosts New York in the opener of a three game series that could decide second place in the American League. The Yankees sit five games behind the White Sox, with the Indians a half game back. Bud Daley faces Tom Sturdivant on the mound. Daley is 1-3 while Sturdivant has 3-3.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians New York Yankees New York Chicago White Sox Indians Yankees Farrell Bud Daley Tom Sturdivant Daley

Norris Blasts Legal Action Over IBC Monopoly Case

In New York Judge Sylvester J. Ryan set a June 24 decree after finding the International Boxing Club guilty of monopoly charges. IBC President James Norris criticized the government in his defense. Norris also voiced frustration in Miami over government actions against SBC, saying he might quit if pushed out of the fight.

New York International Boxing Club IBC James Norris Sylvester J. Ryan Miami Norris SBC

Second Saves Redls Streak In 10 Round Decision

Stefan Redl rode a deep cut to a split decision over Frankie Ippolito in 10 rounds at St Nicholas Arena with pivotal corner work by Johnny Sullo. Sullo, the cut man, stopped heavy bleeding to keep Redl unbeaten as they head toward an Army enlistment.

New York Stefan Redl Johnny Sullo Little Johnny Redl Bert Stefan Frankie Ippolito St. Nicholas Arena Sullo Passaic N. J Ippolito

Wittenberg schedules three night football contests

Wittenberg College unveils a 1957 football schedule with three night games. Akron and Marietta host night games, Heidelberg welcomes a night contest, and Muskingum marks homecoming under lights.

Wittenberg Springfield Akron Marietta Heidelberg Muskingum Mount Union Washington and Lee Wooster Ohio Wesleyan Western Kentucky

Whitner Named Head Football Coach at South Ripley High

James A. Whitner of Maumee Ohio was named head football coach at South Ripley High School in South Bend Indiana on Monday.

South Bend Ind James A. Whitner Maumee Ohio South Ripley High School

Schedule and results from American League clubs

A historical schedule list shows New York at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit on Tuesday with no games previously. It records Monday results as Pittsburgh beating New York 5 to 4 and Philadelphia 6 to nothing with Milwaukee at New York and other matchups on later days.

New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Chicago Baltimore Kansas Kansas City Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Chicesee Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburgh Pittshurch Brooklye Pittsshurch Chicago Vs

Chauncey Garden Club Meeting Describes Garden Corsages

Mrs Phil Ic Naughton hosted the Chauncey Garden Club with twelve members answering roll call by describing handmade garden corsages. Guest Mrs C E Berry of Athens attended. Mrs Jack Ley led a program on wearing flowers and Mrs Earl Bridgewater won the mystery prize. A salad course followed.

Chauncey Phil IcNaughton Chauncey Garden Club C. E. Berry Athens Jack Ley Earl Bridgewater

Visitors, ill Mrs Antle, and local obituaries noted

Mrs. Cecil Antle is ill at her home in Millfield. Sunday guests included J V Wemmer Columbus, Joe Stone Murray City, John Antle Jacksonville, Jack Antle Chauncey and family, Bill Saunders Trimble Heights and Nancy, Richard Lasure Athens, Jim Antile local. Bowman family visited Winchester May 30–31. Seven year old George McLean underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital June 3. Pearly Anderson of Jacksonville, an uncle of Mrs. Carl Hoisington, died Monday.

Cecil Antle Millfield Antle J. V. Wemmer Columbus Joe Stone Murray City John Antle Jacksonville Jack Antle Chauncey Bill Saunders Nancy Trimble Heights Richard Lasure Athens Jim Antile Joe Bowman Winchester Ohio Ed Bowman George McLean Adam McLean Poston Carl Hoisington Sheltering Arms Hospital

Pearl Anderson Rites Planned in Jacksonville

Funeral services for Pearl Anderson who died Monday morning at his residence in Jacksonville will be held Wednesday at 3 15 p m at the Jacksonville EUB Church conducted by Rev Wilbur Crace. Burial will follow in Maplenood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Norbert W Johnston funeral home at any time.

Glouster Pearl Anderson Jacksonville Jacksonville Eub Church Wilbur Crace Maplenood Norbert W. Johnston

Montreal at Columbus Toronto at Richmond Buffalo at Miami Rochester at Havana

American Association scores include Charleston 2 Denver 1 in 13 innings, Indianapolis over St. Paul I Louisville 5 to 4, Omaha 4, Minneapolis 5, Wichita 2. Baseball results listed by city pair and score.

Montreal Columbus Toronto Richmond Buffalo Miami Rochester Havana Charleston Denver Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Omaha Minneapolis Wichita BOS Buffaio Ana Sy Riehow Riehmend

Lence Secures July Title Fight Rights in New York

Emil Lence announces a $175000 package for Floyd Patterson's heavyweight title defense at the Polo Grounds on Monday July 29. NBC TV rights GM sponsorship cover the event with blackout for New York and a 75 mile surrounding area.

New York Emil Lence Floyd Patterson Polo Grounds NBC General Motors

Condition Improves for Local Auto Crash Victims

Condition improved for Harry Russell of Jacksonville and E. E. Smith of Glouster who are at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville after a Route 78 collision with a semi truck. Russell's injuries were critical but he is now showing progress. Smith is expected to be discharged home later this week.

Glouster Harry Russell Jacksonville E. E Punch) Smith Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Russell Smith

Glouster Priscilla Class Nominates Officers at Meeting

Glouster Methodist Priscilla class names officers for the year with Mrs Etta Rogers as president and Mrs Bertha Angle as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Anna Exenkamper as secretary and Mrs Bessie Taylor as treasurer. Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs James Cotter include Sonny Cotter Dayton and Mr and Mrs Paul Rea with Cathy. Mrs Thomas Williams Sr and Mrs Elton Swart visit Columbus Indiana for son Richard Williams graduation.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church Etta Rogers Bertha Angle Anna Exenkamper Bessie Taylor James Cotter Sonny Cotter Dayton Paul Rea Cathy Washington Thomas Williams Elton Swart Mark and Melene Harper Williams Columbus Indiana Richard Williams

N T Club Meets Friday at Mrs Kate Vaughn Home

The N T Club will meet Friday at the home of Mrs Kate Vaughn. Members are invited to the gathering for a social and organizational update.

N. T. Club Kate Vaughn

WSCS to Meet Thursday at Glouster Methodist Church

The WSCS of the Glouster Methodist church will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church. Mrs William Lee serves as program leader while Mrs Sam Dillon leads the devotions. Hostesses are Mrs Robert Byers and Mrs Warren Chapplear.

WSCS Glouster Methodist Church William Lee Sam Dillon Robert Byers Warren Chapplear

Chit Chat Club Meeting At Mrs Christman Home

The Chit Chat Club will meet this evening at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ruth Christman with Mrs Cynthia Phillips as co host.

Ruth Christman Cynthia Phillips

Maxwell Family Weekend Visit Noted in Elyria

Mr and Mrs N R Maxwell spent the weekend in Elyria with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Burton Maxwell. Mrs Dora Brockett returned home Sunday from White Cross hospital where she underwent orthopedic surgery.

N. R. Maxwell Elyria Inlaw Mrs. Burton Maxwell Dora Brockett White Cross Hospital

Vernon Rites Conducted for Local Brick Mason George Vernon

De Graff resident Vernon attended the funeral of his brother George Vernon a former Glouster resident and brick mason. George, son of the late Mr and Mrs Daniel Vernon, left a wife a step daughter and two step grandchildren. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Ernest Vernon and Mrs Walter Vernon of Charleston W Va.

Glouster Ed Vernon de Graff George Vernon Daniel Vernon Ernest Vernon Walter Vernon Charleston W Va

Trimble Man Fined and Jailed in DUI Case

Mayor Richard Carey reports Trimble resident Joe Christ man was fined $200 and costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Mackie Wallace of Cleveland was fined $18.80 for unsafe operation.

Trimble Richard Carey Joe Christman Mackie Wallace Cleveland

Nelson Rites Held For Mrs. Ella Nelson

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Nelson were attended by numerous relatives and friends from Ohio and beyond including Rev. and Mrs. John Ashbrook of Mentor, Rex and Blanch Davis, H. C. Smith, Wade Saxon, H. S. Gillogly, Tom Dibble and families from Ann Arbor and Washington DC, with attendees listed from Columbus to Wellston and beyond.

John Ashbrook Beth Mentor Wilmont Davis Mark Rex Davis Blanch Davis H. C. Smith Ronald Barton Cleyth Howell Maud Schuyster Roy Ogden Columbus Mabel Gillogly Patalaska Cash Braley Langsville E. R. Dent Charleston W. Va Wade Saxon Dunbar H. S. Gillogly Washington, D. C Tom Dibble Susan Jane Ann Arbor Mich Max Smith Jerry Nancy Smith Larry Smith Johnstown Everett McKnight Pomeroy Mary Will Rutland Ray Nicholson James Nicholson Miles Nelson Dexter Nellie Vale Erma Vale Jesse Proffit Dyesville Donald Mansfield Athens Jewell Buffington Wellston

Columbus To Build 14 Story Garage For 200 Cars

Frederick W. LeVeque announced plans for a 14 story downtown Columbus garage to park 200 cars and deliver an automobile every 30 seconds. It will rise just north of the LeVeque Lincoln Tower at Wall and Lynn streets with construction slated for completion before Christmas.

Columbus Frederick W. LeVeque Wall and Lynn Streets

U S Truck Fleet Near Eleven Million Mark Says Study

The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports about 10.75 million trucks are currently in operation on U S highways. The figure reflects the scope of commercial and consumer vehicle use and highlights truck mobility nationwide.

United States Automobile Manufacturers Assn

Den 4 Meets Wednesday at Mrs Lowry’s Den 5

Den 4 meets Wednesday with Mrs Barbara Lowry at 5 30 p m sharp for a special meeting. Den 5 Cubs are urged to attend for planned entertainment.

Barbara Lowry Den 5

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Phils Hot String Alston Podres Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Dodger Brooks New York Giants Phillies Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Anna Maria Alberghetti Anna Dow Gay Brewer, Jr Don Finsterwald Demaret Raps Joe-Fitte Roth Thorogood Maga Ram RADIO Horn Mill & State Athens, Ohio S. State Leagle Ia Actinic PC Sean Washington L G.B Ste Pet St Laws SiMe New York Hicago Pittsbergh Chauncey Social Notes Vincent Kish Dennis Pearly Anderson International League Glouster Society Vernon Rites Ationwide Mutual Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio A.cc.p Glenn A. Gaston P.O Carl J. House James EE. Rimelspach Logan Harold B. Swisher S. May Ave Ofice N. M. Brown Third St Pearl W. Williams Paul M. Williams the Plains Edwin P. Reffett Philip R. McNaughton Maplewood Drive Roger W. Wolf Fort St Nelsonville Robert M. Ward Nelson Rites Albany Ella Nelson Den 4 Motor Life Alent Goo Doctor of Motors
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