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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1953

Page

11

Maxim’s Big Night: A Rematch Bid From Cleveland

In a 1946 Camden victory over Jersey Joe Walcott, ex light heavyweight Maxim recalls his grit and payday. He won $1500, gained confidence, and later fought through light heavyweight title bouts, with a planned title rematch against Archie Moore set for June 24 in Ogden, Utah.

Cleveland Jersey Joe Walcott Camden N. J Joey Walcott Ezzard Charles Freddie Mills London Maxim Guiseppe Antonio Berardinelli Archie Moore Toledo Moore Ogden Utah

Canasta Club Held at Mrs Hiles Home

Canasta club met at the home of Mrs. Russell Hiles. High score was won by Mrs. Clark Preston and low by Mrs. William Schoonover. Other attendees included Mrs. James Leiber Mrs. Dewitt Walker Mrs. Arthur Smith Jr Mrs. Leslie C npe and Mrs. Pansy Lai ng. Next meeting set for Mrs. Dewitt Walker's home on June 18.

Chauncey Canasta Club Russell Hiles Clark Preston William Schoonover James Leiber Dewitt Walker Arthur Smith, Jr Leslie C Npe Pansy Laing

Belmont Stakes Preview: Native Dancer Faces Five Three-Year-Olds

Belmont Park braces for the 85th Belmont Stakes with Native Dancer favored at stable odds. Jamie K. enters, likely reducing minus pools despite strong show betting at Jamaica and Pimlico. Other rivals include Royal Bay Gem Ram O War and King Ranch’s Kamehameha. post time around 3 45 p m EST with CBS coverage 3 30 to 4 p m.

New York Belmont Park Dancer Alfred Vanderbilt Wood Memorial Jamaica Pimlico Jamie K Jim Norris Eugene Constantin Jr Royal Bay Gem Bruce S. Campbell Kamehameha Robert Kleberg King Ranch CBS

Chauncey Area Personal Visitation Notes

Chauncey personals list a string of visiting relatives and friends. Merl Feurehelm and Cheryl Lynn of Sabina, Cruikshanks from Wonderland, Eunice Shore of Akron, Donald Allen of St. Joseph, Sam Ashworth and daughters from Portsmouth, Homer Omen and son Billy hosts, extended visit by Mrs. Ashworth’s mother. Also visitors John Koszonyi III and family from Niles Ohio and Ray Howard with Janie visiting L. W. Sanders, Slewanne and Wayne.

Merl Feurehelm Cheryl Lynn Sabina Thomas Cruikshank Tommy and Ronny Wonderland Eunice Shore Akron Donald Allen St. Joseph Luther Cruikshank Sam Ashworth Polly John Ashworth Portsmouth Homer Omen Billy Millfield Ashworth Omen John Koszonyi Elizabeth Willis Niles Ohio John Koszonyi III Judith Janice Ray Howard Janie L. W. Sanders Slewanne Wayne

Baseball Leaders Cite 195x National Bats and Stolen Bases

Listed leaders include Schoendienst .355 batting for St Louis and Mantle .353 for the Yankees. Campanella and Kluszewski lead RBIs with 44 and 41 respectively. Bruton and Rivera pace steals with 11 and 12. Pitching marks show Lopat Ford 6 0 1.000 and Pierce 54 strikeouts.

Schoendienst St. Louis Bell Cincinnati Campanella Brooklyn Kluszekski Dark New York Zernal Philadelphia Rosen Cleveland Basfes Rivera Chicago Lopat Ford Hooper Pierce Dobson Lemon

Hardluck Hacker's Low ERA Offsets Poor Won-Lost Mark

Warren Hacker of the Cubs battles adversity as he posts a low ERA and late-season wins. Despite a 1 9 record at June, he rebounded with a key win, earning a reputation as a hard-luck pitcher. His 1952 season featured a 2.58 ERA and 31 walks in 185 innings.

Hardluck Hacker Philadelphia NEA Warren Hacker Cubs Marissa Ill Bob Rush Hacker Warren Hack Chicago Howie Roberts Giants Shreveport Los Angeles Rogers Hornsby Lefty O’doul Fred Haney Stan Hack Phil Cavarretta Acker

Snap Up Wins Lynbrook Pace at Yonkers Raceway

Westbury driver Snap Up took command on the far turn and pulled away to a three length victory Thursday night in the Lynbrook pace at Eastview Raceway.

Westbury N. Y Snap Up Lyn‘brook Evelt Raceway

Chauncey Church Camps 10 Day Meeting and Services

Morristown holiness service led by Helen Tatmann opens a 10 day camp meeting with daily schedule including early prayer at 7 30 a m and services at 10 a m 2 p m and 7 30 p m Meals on grounds at 8 a m noon and 5 p m Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness led by Ray Pidcock hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m Evening service at 7 30 p m Prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m Church of God led by Clarence Way unified service 9 30 a m Bible study Wednesday The Chauncey Methodist led by Lester Covert has church school 9 30 a m Hocking Valley Parish with Greens Run Millfield Taylor Ridge Trimble Chauncey Sunday schools at 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m

Morristown Helen Tatmann Chauncey Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock Church OF God Clarence Way

Charter Night Attended by Local Lions Club Members

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Mr and Mrs Charles Wadley Mr and Mrs James Hartley and Mr and Mrs Glenn Davis attended the Racine Lions Club charter night dinner on Thursday.

Chauncey Frank Lewis Charles Wadley James Hartley Glenn Davis Racine Lions Club

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