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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

13

OU's John Hraseh Signs With Pittsburgh Club

Pittsburgh Pirates sign Ohio University shortstop John Hraseh to play for their Charleston Sally League club. Hraseh, 21, from Cleveland, hit .396 in 28 games for OU this season and led in doubles seven and stolen bases 13 with strong defense though pitching trial not fully controlled.

John Hraseh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Ohio University Charleston S. C John Hrasch Cleveland Hrasch

Ex Cleveland Coach Joins Grand Rapids Hockey Club

Lou Trudel former playing coach of the Cleveland Knights is signed as coach of the Grand Rapids Rockets in the International Hockey League. The 88 year old veteran with 17 years pro hockey will succeed Wally Kilrea who led the Rockets last season. Kilrea moves to Johnston town Pa to coach in the Eastern League next year.

Grand Rapids Lou Trudel Cleveland Knights Grand Rapids Rockets International Hockey League Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens Wally Kilrea Rockets Kilrea Detroit Red Wing Johnstown

Fans push Wyrostek for All Star berth in 1950

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Johnny Wyrostek drives a .327 average through 43 games as he fills four positions this season. With two weeks on the road ahead, a Crosley Field return slated for June 30 against Frankie Frisch’s Cubs, tickets available at the Reds ticket office.

Cincinnati Johnny Wyrostek Reds Crosley Field Johnny Wyrostek John Frankie Frisch Chicago Cubs Red Cub Vine Street Ohio

Redbirds Announce Tryout Camp At Red Bird Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals announce a three day tryout camp at Red Bird Stadium in Columbus on June 26 27 and 28. Scouts led by George Lister Jr Buddy Lewis Bob Kline Rol lie Hemsley will supervise with Columbus players Roy Hughes and Russ Kearns assisting. Open to boys aged 17 to 23 who must bring shoes gloves and uniforms. Cardinals pay expenses for players who sign contracts.

Columbus St. Louis Cardinals Red Bird Stadium Red Birds Cardinal Cardinals Enos Slaughter Red Schoendienst Marty Marion Erv Dusak Cloyd Boyer George Lister, Jr Buddy Lewis Bob Kline Rollie Hemsley Columbus Red Birds Roy Hughes Russ Kearns

John Groza Dies at 64 Father of Lou Groza and Alex Groza

Martins Ferry report says John Groza died after a year and a half of illness. He is survived by wife Mary and three sons John Jr Frank and Lou Groza's fame noted.

Martins Ferry John Groza Cleveland Browns Lou Groza Alex Groza Mary John, Jr Frank

Pirates Buyout Ed Sauer From St Louis Then Trade Him

A look back at historical baseball moves notes the Pirates bought out fielder Ed Sauer from St Louis and then shipped him to the Boston Braves. It also recalls past players and results from other sports milestones across the years.

Pittsburgh Pirates Ed Sauer St. Louis Boston Braves

Navy and Navy Stiff Challenge For IRA Regatta

Washington and California leaders in IRA prep regatta on the Ohio River with Navy a dark horse. Coaches name M.I.T., Cornell, Stanford, Pennsylvania as contenders while recent results hint at a Bears vs Huskies finish. Navy’s Perry Nelson steps in as Buck Walsh’s health substitutes in the lineup.

Marietta Washington California Ohio River Navy Intercollegiate Rowing Association Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cornell Pennsylvania Hudson River Poughkeepsie N. Y Huskies Ohio Golden Bears West Virginia Syracuse Wisconsin Rutgers M.I.T Columbia Stanford Princeton Jim McMillin Ens Perry Nelson M.L.T Jimmy Beggs Norm Sonja Rusty Callow Gus Eriksen Bears MIST Harvard Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges Severn River Buck Walsh Nelson

Shoppers Wallop Electrics 26 to 5 in City Softball Clash

Banks Sport Shop and Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric were routed as the Shoppers Wallop Electrics 26 to 5 to open the City Softball League title chase. Wayne Hutchison led with four hits and four runs while Engh and Bolce homered. Electrics starter English struggled with nine runs and 12 hits allowed.

Banks Sport Shop Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Shoppers Electrics Wayne Hutchison Jack Enghe Bolce Engh Bolece Goodfellow Electrices Wood English Red Cartwright Bert Barnes Daft Wyatt Shafer English Cartwright Barnes

NBC Attracts Star Field For 15th NBC Ohio State Tourney

Kalida hosts the 15th annual Ohio State non professional baseball tournament starting July 13 with defending champions Hamlet St Paris and Kalida already certified. Ernie Bulman NBC state commissioner says entries accepted to fill double elimination brackets leading to the August 18 national tournament in Wichita with about 50 000 in prize money plus a 50000 trip to Tokyo and Coca Cola Bottler Award for the national champions. Rulman urges Ohio teams to join and discusses district tournaments and affiliating Ohio leagues with NBC.

Wichita Kan Kalida National Baseball Congress Hamlet St. Paris Ernie Bulman Paulding NBC Tokyo Japan Coca-Cola Bottler United States America Ohio Rulman National Association of Leagues

Delaware Park to host $120000 stake races

Horsemen will compete for 120000 in purses across 15 stake races at Delaware Park from May 29 through July 1.

Delaware Park

Great Eastern Skeet Championship Heads for Lordship

Pro programs go out for the 18th annual Great Eastern Skeet championship to be held June 16 to 18 at Lordship near Bridgeport Connecticut. The event features 20 title events including all gauge and 100 target shoots with women juniors and team events and runs from 8 to 10 a.m. each day concluding before dark.

Bridgeport Conn Lordship Seaboard P.O

Classified ad publication and submission rules

Notices describe submission deadlines for classified ads, payment rules, and handling of errors. It specifies times for daily and Sunday editions, procedures for blind ads, required cash for certain notices, and how many lines and words comprise a line. It outlines payment and refund policies for multiple insertions and shortened runs.

Texas Opens NCAA Tourney in Omaha Facing Rutgers

Defending champion Texas meets Rutgers in the 1950 NCAA baseball tournament opener in Omaha. Murray Wall will start for Texas as the opener is set for 7:30 p.m. EST, with Colorado A M and Wisconsin following at 9:30 p.m. EST. The first round wraps up tomorrow night with Alabama vs Bradley and Washington State vs Tufts.

Omaha Texas Rutgers Texans Murray Wall Chuck Colorado A. & M Wisconsin Alabama Bradley Washington State Tufts

Yonkers Daily Times Loses Phone Service

Yonkers New York police alleged wires were used for gambling prompting New York Telephone to cut off all telephone service to the Yonkers Daily Times. The paper called the action illegal and said steps would be taken to restore service while continuing publication.

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Vosmik Returns to Manage Oklahoma City Club

Cleveland native Joe Vosmik former Indian outfielder now runs the Tribe farm team at Oklahoma City while he undergoes treatment for a stomach ulcer Pitcher Tommy Reis will manage the club in his absence.

Cleveland Joe Vosmik Tribe Oklahoma City Tommy Reis

Cincinnati Market Summary Shows Mixed Livestock Trends

Salable hogs at 2000 head were mostly lower with barrows and gilts down 40 to 65 cents from Wednesday. Cattle and calves remained steady to easier with some strong steer and heifer prices. sheep bids slow. Poultry and butter prices listed alongside potato ranges in Cincinnati trade notes.

Cincinnati Dept

Cincinnati Eggs Cincinnati Grades and Receipts

Cincinnati reports consumer grades for eggs with U.S. A large at 35-38 percent B large 31-32 percent and medium 20-32 percent wholesale grades U.S. extras large none and extras large 31-33 percent current receipts 23-27 cases exchanged.

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S

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