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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
9
The seven iron is vital and best used from 140 to 150 yards. The article outlines stance, grip, and swing mechanics with emphasis on keeping the head down, left arm straight, weight transfer to the left, and slow downswing until contact, then watching the ball. It previews Johnny Palmer on the five iron.
New York boxing notes discuss Joe Louis versus Lee Savold in a 15 round Senior Championship bout at the Polo Grounds on June 13 as part of the IBC plan to mimic golf and tennis senior circuits. The piece casts Louis and Savold as enduring veterans and predicts Savold’s early trouble before fading, with broader musings on age classes in combat sports and broadcast rights potential.
Cincinnati fans will see Luke Sewell's Redlegs return June 12 for a 25 game home stand through July 3 at Crosley Field. Nine night games and three Sunday doubleheaders headline the three week stretch with foes including the Giants Braves Dodgers Phillies Pirates Cardinals and Cubs. Old Timers Night June 19 features an All-Time Redlegs vs former Redlegs exhibition before the Dodgers game. tickets via 307 Vine Street Cincinnati 2.
Tony Janiro from Newark outpointed Charlies Fusari in a 10 round match. Gene Smith from Washington knocked out Elijah Williams Little Dynamite in a 16 round bout.
In Columbus Allen Rankin a longtime Columbus building and loan official trails in the Ohio Seniors Championship entering the second 18 holes at Scioto Country Club. Five-over-par leaders include B T Neal and Johnny Roberts while Rankin sits tied for runner-up with Herb Lape and Charles Yontz as 146 players aged 50 to 82 chase the crown.
Wittenberg and Mount Union shared top billing in the Ohio Conference baseball race. Wittenberg posted a 9-4 overall schedule and 9-4 in conference play, while Mount Union led with an 8-3 mark overall and tied for top conference percentages. Oberlin fell from the lead after two losses, with Heidelberg the lone league team to defeat Wittenberg. Marietta 9-7 placed fifth, Otterbein and Kent State tied for seventh with 1-1 in conference play.
The Kansas City Blues edged Toledo 1-0 behind rookie Bob Wiesler’s two‑hit shutout to remain a 1½ game ahead in the American Association. Wiesler allowed two scratches hits while Wayne McClelland gave up six. Milwaukee beat Columbus 7-3 in the other matchup.
Captain N D Garcia returning from Korea to Camp Campbell Kentucky after a nine month tour with the 187th Regimental Combat Team. He will be with his wife Virginia Rickets and children during the furlough.
Coolville cards host Chesterhill Sunday afternoon at the local diamond in a nonleague baseball game. Chesterhill plans a full lineup as Coolville eyes a win on their home turf.
The Rutland WSCS met at Mrs. Bertha Lasher home with hostesses Mrs. Lasher and Mrs. Mary Beard. Devotions themed Jesus the Great Physician were led by Mrs. Jividen and Mrs. Violet. Members paid for painting and redecorating, alumni banquet proceeds totaled 175 dollars, and a picnic is planned for July 5 at Mrs Clarence Chase.
Mr and Mrs Robert Ansel hosted relatives in Mt Pleasant. Homer Beaver and daughter Kim visited Lancaster guests Arnett Griffith. Ansel party conducted a Bremen business day. Eddie and Janet Griffith saw grandparents Ora Beavers in Lancaster. Jim Jones visited Rev E F Bradford Carroll. Mrs Jones visited Manchester relatives. Lake Hope picnic with multiple Ansel and Ferraro families. Ross Steele and children visited Paul Brown in Ewington. Jim stayed at Brown home. Regina and Gladys Dupler visits noted.
SPARKLING SEMINOLES TALLAHASSEE Florida State University compiled its best baseball record since the inauguration of the sport 13 victories against six losses.
New York horse Good Time wins Horse of the Year honors after 41 victories in 35 starts, with only two finishes outside the money. Harness racing great Har ness-Horse returns as a strong contender in the season recap.
Local churches publish Sunday School times and daily services across Chauncey Millfield and surrounding communities. Programs include combined services, midweek prayer meetings, youth gatherings, camp meetings, and revivals led by pastors such as Clarence Way Helen Tatman Gilbert Courtney Earl Moyer and others at multiple churches including Morristown and The Plains.
Sixty farmers from eastern Canada begin a two day inspection tour of Ohio to observe conservation practices. They will visit the Blubaugh farm at Danville and Mohican State Forest, then inspect Louis Bromfield’s Malabar Farm near Mansfield and other sites near Tiffin and Fremont.
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with a chicken dinner hosted at Miss Olive Brookins home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins Miss Olive Brookins and Miss Helen Howard and Mrs Nellie Brooking who contributed a decorated cake and home made ice cream.
Mrs Yelda West and Mrs Amsey Lucas entertained a group of friends at the former's home to honor the birthday anniversary of Mrs Lucas's niece Etta Vargo who has been visiting from Columbus. Dancing and cards featured the evening with a dessert course served to 20 guests.
Seaman Terrence T. Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs Hollis B Cunningham of Millfield Route 2, is serving aboard the landing ship dock USS Whetstone now operating with naval forces off Korea.
Master Sgt. Donald Russell returns to Camp Knox Kentucky after a 50 day leave spent with wife Dawn daughter Ann and mother Mrs Nellie Russell plus other relatives.
Chauncey born Jeanee Rankin died Friday in Akron hospital after years as a resident of Chauncey. Survived by two sons George and James Rankin and three daughters Mrs Grace Olson Mrs Nellie Gross and Mrs Elsie Mullen who resided with her. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev Gilbert Courtney at Akron Allenside Presbyterian Church. Burial in Akron.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs A L Preston at 186 Main St entertained a list of guests including Mr and Mrs E J Adams Grass Lake Mich Mr and Mrs Rolland Syx Mr and Mrs Robert Kuhbander Dayton Mrs Syx Columbus and Raymond Collins and children Lin Kay Dannie Ray Sandra Jean and Teddy of Canton Ohio Also Mr and Mrs Clark Preston and children Bob and Linda Lou Chauncey.
Mr. and Mrs. Or ley Toth and children Rita and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Russell and daughter Ann, and Mr. John Lopez and son Freddy enjoyed a Lake Hope outing and picnic dinner recently.
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