Mrs J V Kapp and son travel to Evans after nephew's death
Mrs J V Kapp of 2108 Mt. Vernon Ave and her son Woodrow of 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave left Wednesday night for Evans West Virginia where her nephew Delbert Balch died Thursday morning. Dr Edna A Gettles of Point Clinic accompanied them and returned Thursday.
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Point Pleasant
J. V. Kapp
Mt. Vernon Ave
Woodrow
Evans
W. Va
Delbert Balch
Edna A. Gettles
Point Clinic
Big Blacks Clash With Huntington East In Tourney Showdown
About 400 Point Pleasant supporters travel to Huntington for the Class A Section 26 opener at 8 p.m. Friday. Point Pleasant, 16-5, faces East Highlanders, who enter with a 6-15 mark, in a regional bid with Valley teams looming. Possible lineup shuffles include Roberts at center or Capehart at center, with Gardner and Nott as forwards and guards rotating among Gerlach Fowler Bardin Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Point Pleasant High
Huntington
Huntington East Highlanders
Highlanders
East
Wheeling
Barboursville
Ironton
Ohio
Logan
Charleston
Stonewall Jackson
Skein
Phomore
Bill Roberts
Frank Capehart
Sonny Gerlach
Jack Fowler
Capehart
Fowler
Roberts
Parky Gardner
Reece Nott
Gardner
Bob Adkins
Kryhoski and Priddy Boost Detroit Defense
Detroit GM Billy Evans targets improved infield with trades for Jerry Priddy from the Browns and Dick Kryhoski from the Yankees. Kryhoski hit .328 versus right-handers in Oakland after a .294 Yankee mark, while Priddy adds veteran middle-infield capability. The piece notes other infield prospects and the need for depth behind an improving outfield core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
NEA
Tigers
Billy Evans
Jerry Priddy
Browns
Dick Kryhoski
Yankees
Dick Wakerfield
Joe Ginsberg
Bill Meyer
Pirates
Yankee
Young Kryhoski
Lou Gehrig
Hal White
Art McConnell
Saul Rogovin
Jim Parton
McConnell
Little Rock
Rogovin
Buffalo Club
Parton
Bisons
Buddy House
Flint
Mich
Bessemer
Ala
House
Aaron Robinson
Bob Swift
Freddie Hutchinson
Yan
Kees
Toledo
Wertz
Groth
Evers
Mullin
Johnny Cree
George Lerchen
Cree
Lerchen
Bob Mavis
Mudhens
American Association
al Federoff
Doby Smashes 400 Foot Homer in Indians Spring Practice
Larry Doby powered a 400 foot homer off Bob Lemon in a Randolph Park drill as the Indians split two squads. He also added a double and said he aims to swing smoother and avoid the vicious cut that plagued him last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Doby
Bob Lemon
Tucson
Ariz
Randolph Park
Cleveland Indians
Doby
Yannigans
Dick Kokos
St. Louis Browns
Larry
Columnist Honored for Indians Sale Scoop in Cleveland
Cleveland News sports columnist Ed McCaul ey received a top award from the Cleveland Newspaper Guild for the biggest local scoop last year his story on the sale of the Cleveland Indians. Plain Dealer photographer Andrew Kraffert was named dean of the year for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ed McCauley
Cleveland News
Cleveland Newspaper Guild
Cleveland Indians
Andrew Kraffert
Plain Dealer
12 Grid Games For Detroit U
The University of Detroit aims for a 1950 football schedule of 10 games, seven at home and three away. Home games include six Friday nights and a Sunday game November 12 versus Duquesne. The Titans, defending MVC champions, will host Marquette Wichita Drake Villanova and Duquesne among others, with a season finale November 26 in San Francisco against the Dons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
University of Detroit
Lloyd Brazil
Duquesne University
Titans
Wichita
Drake
Tulsa
Oklahoma A & M
Oklahoma
San Francisco
San Francisco Dons
Hillsdale
Wayne
Marquette
Okla
Villanova
Duquesne
Stillwater
Broncos Make Major Leaguers Since 1911 At WMU
Western Michigan College began intercollegiate play in 1911 and has produced 11 Broncos who reached the Major Leagues. A survey shows 44 Broncos signed contracts, about one in four achieving the grade, vs high school signings at 1 in 339. Ernie Koob was the first Bronco to reach MLB, with Wayne Terwilliger the latest, signing in 1948 and joining the Cubs in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Western Michigan College
Broncos
Western Michigan
Ernie Koob
Bronco
Wayne Terwilliger
Cubs
High School Basketball Roundup From Class Tournaments
Scores across multiple Ohio high school tournaments show Dover edging Steubenville 66 65 and Ursuline topping McKinley 51 41 with several other close results. College action lists Ohio State beating Butler 66 65 and Xavier 54 Cincinnati 53 amid a broad sports digest of college and professional games.
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Dover
Steubenville
Middletown
Dayton Stivers
Youngstown Raven
Warren Harding
Youngstown
Ursuline
Canton McKinley
Akron South
Massillon
Akron St. Vincents
Kent Roosevelt
Glenville
Shaker Heights
Garfield Heights
Ashtabula
Cleveland Central
Painesville
College Davis-Elkins
W. Va
Wesleyan
Ohio State
Butler
Xavier
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Anderson
Baltimore
New York
Rochester
Boston
Sheboygan
Denver
Syracuse
St. Louis
Worcester
Mass
Don Williams
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Jimmy King
Wilkes-Barre
Bobby Lee
Bangor
Hermie Freeman
Bath
Buddy Hayes
Toronto
Montreal
Detroit
Providence
Buffalo
Kluszewski unconcerned over Reds first base job
Ted Kluszewski, new to Reds camp after a holdout, laughed off Joe Adcock’s challenge for the first base job. He aims to double his 1949 homer total, cites wrist work in the off season, and played intrasquad as the Reds beat the Cuccinellos 5 to 1. Ron Northey homered and drove in three. Marvin Rackley added a double and two singles. Howard Fox pitched three scoreless innings aided by sharp defense from Grady Hatton and Peanuts Lowrey.
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Tampa
Fla
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Adcock
Kluszewski
Reds
Adcock
Mancusos
Ron Northey
Marvin Rackley
Cincinnati
Howard Fox
Northey
St. Louis Cardinals
Rackley
Brooklyn Dodger
Fox
Grady Hatton
Harry
Peanuts) Lowrey
Promising Tigers Pitcher Injured In Auto Crash
Sports Mirror Today recalls Art Houtteman of the Detroit Tigers who was seriously hurt in an auto accident. Also noted are Phil Rafferty winning his seventh straight mile in the K of C games, and Don Budge defeating Bill Tilden in a benefit pro tennis match in New York.
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Art Houtteman
Detroit Tigers
Phil Rafferty
New York A.C
Don Budge
Bill Tilden
New York
Surgery Satisfactory For James Easley in Huntington
The condition of James Easley of Youngstown Ohio who had surgery at Huntington Orthopedic Hospital is satisfactory. He is the son of Mr and Mrs O L Easley of 708 Viand St Mrs Easley and daughter Linda are visiting with her father and mother in law.
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Point Pleasant
James Easley
Youngstown
Ohio
Huntington Orthopedic Hospital
O. L. Easley
Viand St
Man Is Fined on Charge of Passing School Bus
A Point Pleasant man, Austin J. King, was fined $10 and costs by a magistrate for passing a school bus while passengers were being discharged on Route 62. State Police Trooper R. C. Dilley filed the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Austin J. King
R. C. Dilley
Busses Examined as State Police Find Defects
Point Pleasant inspection of 19 school buses found defects on only two units. Reported issues included faulty snakes horns and exhaust pipes in the inspection by state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
National 4-H Week Climax Meeting In Mason County
Miss Florence Howard state girls club agent to meet Mason County 4 H leaders and counselors Saturday evening at the senior high home economics building. Justine Foglesong county 4 H agent commends local clubs for promoting project work and highlights groups such as Lucky Star Oak Grove Corn Cobblers and Hannan Hi Club for their community projects and dramatic efforts.
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Point Pleasant
Florence Howard
Mason County
Justine Foglesong
New Haven Rockets
Lloyd Roush
John Frye
Hickory Chapel
Lakin Boys’ School
March of Dimes
Oak Grove Corn Cobblers
Board School
Hill Billie Club
Devel
Kath leen Foster and Mason Kaplan Wed in Charleston
Kath leen Foster daughter of Emmett and Mrs Foster of Chesapeake West Virginia married Mason Kaplan son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kaplan of Ashland Kentucky in a March 5 ceremony at the Virginia Street Temple Charleston conducted by Rabbi Louis Cash dan. The couple will live in Charleston. Mrs Kaplan is a niece of Mrs Homer Smith and formerly resided in Leon.
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Point Pleasant
Virginia Street Temple
Charleston
Louis Cashdan
Kathleen Foster
Emmett Foster
Chesapeake
W. Va
Mason Kaplan
Ben Kaplan
Ashland
Kentucky
Sigma Alpha Theota Sorority
Kaplan
Ashland High School
Marshall College
Homer Smith
Leon
Barrs Host Dinner Guests With Wests and Slaters
Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Barr at 2227 Jackson Ave included Mrs. Barr's sisters Virgie West of Teays West Virginia Kath leen West from Pikesville Kentucky and Mrs Clyde Slater of Huntington along with sister in law Mrs G F West and her son Jerry Huntington.
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H. J. Barr
Jackson Ave
Local bridge club results with Hartley top score
Miss Audrey Treadway hosted a bridge night at 314 Main Street with Mrs. Ethel Hartley achieving the high score and Mrs. Kathleen Dyer second. Attendees included Mrs. Bessie Wilson Mrs. Carroll Kennedy Mrs. Joyce Rose Mrs. Christine Sibley Mrs. Alice Romine and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hartley
Audrey Treadway
Main St
Kathleen Dyer
Hartley
Dyer
Bessie Wilson
Carroll Kennedy
Joyce Rose
Christine Sibley
Alice Romine
Fireman's Auxiliary Accepts New Member at Meeting
The Fireman's Auxiliary held a monthly meeting at the fire station with Mrs. Vernon Miller presiding. One new member, Mrs. William Huddleston, was welcomed. Members were asked to bring a secret sister to the April meeting. Refreshments were served to several members and the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Miller
William Huddleston
Miller
Glenn Goodman
Fire Department
Pioneer Farm Woman's Club Meets At Buckle Home
The Pioneer Farm Woman's Club met Tuesday evening at 1210 Viand St the home of Mrs. C F Buckle. Devotional service led by Mrs. Ray Crank included scripture reading singing and prayer. Mrs. J E Sommer presented The Human Side of World Affairs. The club voted to support a county project to improve heating at the South Side recreation center. Hostesses served St Patrick Day refreshments to members.
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Pioneer Farm Woman’s Club
C. F. Buckle
Viand St
C. E. McCulloch
Ray Crank
J. E. Sommer
Robert Durst
South Side Recreation Center
Buckle
Henry Williamson
Mervin Chapman
Mcculloch
Crank
Darst
Sommer
Morris Sebrell
J. A. Kay, Jr
John Sebrell
G. E. Byus
Eric Nystrom
H. J. Barr
Ruth Ann Hogsett
Vianna Witters
Rose Sterrett
Hazel Siders
Senior Wins Scholarship at Pennsylvania College for Women
Nancy Vaught, a Point Pleasant High School senior and editor of the school newspaper, has won a four year college scholarship to the Pennsylvania College for Women in Pittsburgh. The award rests on her scholarship exam performance and active participation in extracurriculars as she plans a journalism career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Nancy Vaught
Point Pleasant High School
Pennsylvania College For Women At
Pittsburgh
Nancy
Faithful Sunday Services Across Multiple Churches
The Pt Pleasant church page lists schedules for Presbyterian, Krebs Chapel Community, Evangelical United Brethren, Bellemead, Trinity Methodist, Sacred Heart, St Joseph Mason, Christ Church Parish, Mason County Lutheran Parish, Methodist Circuit, and Church of the Nazarene. It includes Sunday school times, worship services, sermon topics, youth activities, and midweek prayer or Bible study meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Orie C. Landrum
Youth Fellowship
Pioneer Fellowship
Krebs Chapel
Young Peoples
Evangelical United Brethren
F. H. Capehart
Heights
Bellemead
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Methodist
S. D. Rexrode
Sacred Heart
Henry A. Huppert
ST._JOSEPH
Mason
Christ Church Parish
Episcopal
Robert Findlay Thomas
Bruce Chapel
Henry Knox Sherrill
Mason County
George C. Werrick
St. Mark’s
Upper Flats
St. Paul’s
New Haven
Fujita
Orphan
Japan
Zion
Broad Run
Luther League
St. Paul's
C. E. Haney
Vaught Memorial
Beech Hill
Henderson
Mt. Union
Pine Grove
Church OF the Nazarene
Paul Carulla
Christ
Young Peoples’ Society
Census Quiz Questions Enumerated for Mason County
Census enumerators by Farley W. Bell will visit Mason County households in April. Eight standard questions apply to all, including name, relationship, race, sex, age, marital status, birth place, and citizenship. Additional questions follow by schedule rules and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Farley W. Bell
School Heads Meet Monday in Southwest District Assembly
Mason County school officials will lead the Southwest District Attendance Directors Association meeting set for Monday in Huntington. District Chairman Otis M. Rice and other leaders will preside at the morning session at the Huntington Board of Education building with a panel on community-centered schools and attendance officials from 11 counties expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Huntington
Otis M. Rice
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Lee Adkins
Bob Moss
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Frankenstein Meets Wolfman
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Sports Mirror
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Audrey Meadows
Charles Osher
Girard Fowler
Sally Lou Darst
Clifford Dunn
Powell Reynolds
Audrey Hoschar
Ruth Oshel
Carolyn Foglesong
Hattie Webb
Nancy Webb
Rathellen Blaine
Miss Darst
Libby Summers
Barrs
Miss Treadway
Pt. Pleasant Church News
Sinclair
Ize
Sinclair-ize
George L. Smith
Sinclair _Refiring Co
Beaco & Kasco
F. J. Beasley Co
Athens
O. Stewart
S. Court St
Athens Motor Sales
Soto
Athens, Ohio
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