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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1953

Page

21

Ohio Stars Could Cup 53 Pennant Feats in Major Leagues

Ohio’s two major league entries hold five championships since 1800. Managerial figures like Lopez or Hornsby might loan Ohio-born players from states elsewhere. Names such as Kluszewski, Easter, Zimmer, Lipon, Kazak and others are cited as potential infield, outfield, and pitching helps for a pennant bid. Mentions of Garver, Haddix, Feller, and other stars appear as possible loan candidates.

Akogut Ted Khiszewski Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Argo Luke Easter Cleveland Indians Cleveland St. Louis Kluszewski Reds Don Zimmer Brooklyn Harold Harrison Buffalo Jin Bird Weser Lancaster New York Yan- Cleveland Indians Bee Mel Hodertein Jfjer Newton Washington Jacenia Kenneth Landenberger Lundwirst Chicago White Sox Joe Macke Port Clinton Fred Richards Warren Chicago Cubs Roy McMillan Texas Ohio Frank Baumheltz Midvale Akron New York Giants Cmemnail Clyde Vollmer Boston Red Sox Bob Nieman Detroit Tigers Hank Edwards St. Louis Browns Youngstown George Shuba Brooklyn Dodgers Mineral Athens County Boad Addis Bob Borkowski Dayton Waily Post St. Wendelin Det Rice Portsmouth St. Louis Cardinals Rice John Promesta Ned Garver Ney Eddie Yuhas Bob Kelly Joe Nuxhall Hamilton Herman Wehmeier Sam Jones Stewartsville Ralph Brickner Columbus George Spencer Harvey Haddix Medway Pittsburgh Firates Cal Hogue Jim Waugh Lancas Paul Steffer Canton Philadelphia Phils

Doctor Yaw Re Named To Health Board Post

Logan Dr Owen Yaw, of Logan, re appointed to the Hocking County Board of Health for a five year term. At the meeting Saturday morning the council received the annual health advisory council report for 1952, listing funds and per capita costs. The report shows 270 births and 180 deaths, heart disease as the leading cause with 69 deaths, followed by cancer and cerebral hemorrhage.

Logan Owen Yaw Hocking County Laurelviille James Brown Clarence Matheny C.j T. Grattidge Charles Barker Yaw

Ohio U Golfers Schedule 17 Matches This Spring

Ohio University golf coach Kermit Blosser announces a 17 match spring slate starting March 30 at Washington and Lee, with key events at Columbus and Kalamazoo. Defending MAC champions, the Bobcats seek a third straight league title while facing strong Southeastern and regional foes in a mix of away and home meets.

Ohio University Columbus Kalamazoo Mich Kermit Blosser Bobcats Southern Washington and Lee University White Sulphur Springs Ohio State Ohio U Washington and Lee Elon College Davidson Duke North Carolina State North Carolina Virginia Tech Virginia Military Institute Dayton Marietta Cincinnati Bowling Green Marshall Ohio

Easter Predicts 110 RBI and 32 Homers for Cleveland

Luke Easter forecasts 110 RBIs and 32 homers for Cleveland this season after betting a $50 hat on the claim with a reporter at training camp. He notes past accuracy, citing 1950 28 HRs, 1951 27 HRs, and last season 31 HRs, while acknowledging the league record of 105 RBIs last year. Ray Boone’s erratic fielding sparks controversy as he hits a three run homer in intra squad game. George Strickland makes an error.

Tucson Ariz tFi Luke Easter Cleveland Luke RBI Ray Boone Indians Boone George Strickland

Bears Sign DeCarlo From Georgia

Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas announced the signing of Art DeCarlo, a versatile end on offense and halfback on defense from the University of Georgia. DeCarlo joins a Bears squad aiming to bolster its roster last week.

Chicago Art DeCarlo University of Georgia Chicago Bears George Halas

Bird Dog Champion DeCarlo Tops Draft Pick Notes

Bird Dog Champion DeCarlo, Bears sixth draft choice at 21, 6-3 and 398 pounds, hails from Youngstown Ohio. Georgia coach Wally Butts praises Brownie Doone as the outstanding defensive end in the South, voted defensive star of the Blue Gray game and top in Mobile Senior Bowl. Owned by Mrs G M Livingston Quitman Georgia.

DeCarlo Bears Youngstown Ohio Grand Junction Tenn Wally Butts Georgia Shore Brownie Montgomery Kleface

Red Embree Retires From Pro Baseball

Charleston notes that pitcher Charles Red Embree who spent six seasons with Cleveland the Yankees and the Browns has applied for voluntary retirement from professional baseball He plans to enter business in San Diego California and notified the Charleston Senators of the American Association of his decision

Charleston W.va Charles “Red” Embree Cleveland New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Embree Charleston Senators American Association Senators San Diego Calif

Point Pleasant Women To Bowl in Tourney

Six local bowlers from Point Pleasant will travel to Parkersburg in March to enter the state tournament of the Women's International Bowling Congress. Participants include Mrs. Erma Wright, Miss Louise Waugh, Miss Batty Tou Ambrose, Miss Evalee Sturgeon, Anita Lanier, and Helen Oseland, with events set for Saturday and Sunday.

Point Pleasant Bilan Parkersburg Erma Wright Louise Waugh Batty Tou Ambrose Evalee Sturgeon Anita Lanier Helen Oseland

Two Injured In Accident In Logan on Route 595

Sheriff A. 3. Waldron reported an 1:30 a m Saturday crash on Route 595. Chester Speelman of Logan Route 3 drove off a curve into a ditch crossed the road and overturned. Passengers Hester Speelman and John Speelman were in the car. Chester and Hester were treated and released. John uninjured. Waldron continues investigation.

LOGAN A. 3 Waldron Chester Speelman Speelman Hester John

Miss Effie Lizetta Matheny Dies at 75 in Logan

Miss Effie Lizetta Matheny, 75, Logan, died unexpectedly from a cerebral hemorrhage shortly after noon Friday at her home. A Haydenville native, she had lived most of her life in Logan with her sister Phoebe Matheny, the last of their family. Final rites set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Heinlein Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. R. B. Wilson officiating. burial in Grove Cemetery.

Logan Effie Lizetta Matheny S. Mulberry St Haydenville Miss Matheny Phoebe Matheny Logar Jessie F. Little Heinlein R. B. Wilson Osk ‘Grove

Logan Red Cross Drive quota exceeds six thousand six hundred

A partial list of Red Cross drive solicitors is released led by John Strait fund chairman. Hochong County quota is 6632 dollars and the drive aims to finish in one week. Solicitors will also gather bloodmobile names for Logan on March 17. City ward chairmen and dozens of workers across Logan and surrounding townships are named to lead the campaign with many volunteers listed by name in this early roster.

Logan Red Cross John Strait Hochong County Strait J. R. Young Harold Sommers George Carr Judes

Meeting Calls By Anti-Merger Group In Logan

LOGAN The Local Government Committee which opposed the East Hop king School merger met with anti merger backing. The group planned a meeting at 8 p.m. Monday to discuss the campaign finance and court battle.

Logan East Hocking Mon- Logan Ohio Power Co Floyd Brown Dent Brown F. O. Cozad West Logan

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and City Fine Report

Hocking Valley Hospital reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jack C Herrold Alleyesk i a son. Jack D Carter Union Furnace, Roger Williams Union Furnace listed among names. Mrs Earl Heinlein New Fly mouth and Mrs Carl Campbell with daughter Logan. Logan man Charles Summers 33 Ogan fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Roger Friend Friday morning for being intoxicated and disorderly after arrest Thursday night by city police.

Hocking Valley Hospital Jack C. Herrold Aleski Jack D. Carter Union Furnace Roger Williams Earl Heinlein New Flymouth Carl Campbell Logan Fened Charles Summers Ogan Roger Friend

FFA Banquet Brings 165 Attendees to Logan High School

About 165 members and guests attend the Logan High School FFA banquet. Carl Ruff of the International Farm Youth Exchange program spoke after touring Sweden, with four months spent there. The event featured reports on Young Farmers of America progress, and awards were presented by How ard Nowels and others.

Logan America Logan High School Sweden Carl Ruff Ohio State University B. Wagoner, Jr Islave Vocational-Agriculture Fred Dougherty Jim Nihiser Mike Yates Calvin Poling Earle Timberlake J. B. Wago Iner, Jr Joe Ruff Glen Fetheroll Jim Smith Ed Dougherty Dale Foster Max Allbery Daniel Graham Bob Rainer

Fund Leader Lists Heart Disease Data

Mrs. Richard Brandt, chair of the 1953 heart fund drive, outlines five key facts on heart disease. Prevention and cure possibilities, early diagnosis, treatment benefits, continued work ability, and caution that symptoms may not always indicate heart disease. The Hocking County Heart Association, linked to the American Heart Association, seeks donations to support research and community programs. Marriage license: Luther Steven Herron and Anna Jane Bell, both of Logan.

Logan Richard Brandt Heart Fund Hocking County Heart Association American Heart Association Brandt Hocking County Luther Steven Herron Anna Jane Bell Logan, al Home

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