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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1951

Page

12

Kluszewski Keeps Hot Pace for Redlegs in Spring Action

In Tampa, Ted Kluszewski shows power with a .500 slugging pace in Florida exhibitions. He homered twice and drove in three as Cincinnati beats Philadelphia 7 to 6. Ewell Blackwell earned the win. Bud Byerly struggled in relief, while teammate Ted added a 400-foot triple.

Tampa Fla Luke Bowell Cincinnati Redlegs Appie Nisave Tedy Kluszewski Shas Big Kill Teddy Ted Monicker Viewus Florida Clearwater Riussenski Cincinnati Philadelphia Phils Ewell Blackwell Grapelull Bud Byerly Frank Smith Phillies Smith Stan Lapata Bob Schelling Philadelphia Byerly Ant Rhinelanders Philly Ffth Hin Marion Pice

Bernwood the Derby Prospect From Brownell Gomb’s Stable

Brownell Gombs trains Bernwood a top colts prospect bred from Bern borough and Miss Dogwood. The Kentucky owner plans winter training in Aiken under Monte Parke before turning to Jack Goode for final preparation. Bernwood won his first two races at Arlington over five furlongs and two lengths margins, with a later eighth in the Arlington Futurity and a win in the six furlong allowance at six furlongs before a fourth at Lexington.

Xlovenik Louisville Brownell Gombs Bernwood Bernborough Miss Dogwood Kentuckian South Carolina Scpnborough Oy Monte Parke Aiken Jack, Goode Arlington Park Royal Mustang Jumbo Mean Dynnamic Welr

Jail Escapee Nabbed After Tip by Patrolman

In Point Pleasant and nearby, deputies and state police tracked and nabbed Bernard B. Smith who escaped the county jail on September 8, 1950. He was arrested in Columbus after Deputy Sheriff Torah Morrison and State Police requested his return. Smith and accomplice Lawrence Burl Clench fled through a roof and drain, Clench captured days later. Smith to be returned to Ohio after waiving extradition. James Sayre, implicated in the case, remains in Moundsville State Penitentiary.

Point Pleasant Bernard B. Smith Columbus Smith Torah Morrison Franz Darst Tr Smith Bertha Bailes Union District Lawrence Burl Clench Clench Robert C. Dilley Morrison Wis James Sayre Moundsville State Penitentiary

Pt Pleasant Social Notes and Local PTA Activities

Pt Pleasant social notes report Carpenters Auxiliary meeting with a potluck, new member Helen Davis joining, and several members listed. Henderson PTA held a program with songs and readings. gala planned for April 23. WSCS to meet, Ordnance School PTA showcased home and school safety. This brief notes various local group meetings, programs, and upcoming events.

Carpenters Auxiliary L. W. Solley Helen Davis Miles Dowing Lois Bumgarner Jim Stewart Bumgarner Hugi Johnson Corauhl Lena Minturn Dora Kapp Lilian Bel Henderson Pta Raymond Virgie Herelor Prade Peter Cottontail Fritzy Bonecutter Charlane Sungardner Schby Taylor Ogden Stevens Garland Moke Mars Robert Pace

Rookie Roster Mixups Highlight Spring Training Games

AP notes rookies not listed on rosters contributing in several camps. Shree rookies tied stints with the Yankees beating Phoenix 4 1 in six scoreless innings. Mantle and McDougald star for the Yankees as Boston and Cleveland practice in Florida and Arizona.

New York Yankees Phoenis Skein Helder Gil McDougald Beaumont Tex Sedga Mickey Mantle Searald Charlie Maxell Boston Red Snelder Sox Detroit Lakeland Fla Ted Williams

Bowling Green Diamondeers Outdoor Practice Plans

Bowling Green State University baseball coach Warren Stelier schedules outdoor workouts weather permitting ahead of the April 7 opener at Ohio State. Key pitchers return including Dick Casper and a core group from last season, with position battles shaping the infield and reserves filling gaps. The six game slate includes Ohio State, Ohio University, Michigan and Baldwin Wallace with a late schedule to June.

Bowling Green Ohio Warren Stelier Bowlig Green State Price Ohio State Columbus Steller Oucletts Fitching Staller Kay Hegstrart Lewks Cross Bill Stough Bob Lybarger Dick Casper New York Atlist Lawrence Tech Howard Tesnow Inhany Grill Joe Gulla Don Dominic Paul Phaffer Ray Willams Ben Radigan Ove State Ohio University Real State Michigan Wormal Michigan Norimal Wayne Fenn Baldisin

Rites Held For Collins

Notables from sports, civic and political circles attended the funeral of Edward Trowbridge Collins 63 Red Sox vice president and Hall of Fame second baseman The ceremony featured pallbearers including John McTardis Sixto Harvard coach Jack Raery and Will Harridge American League president Collins died after a heart ailment following hospital admission March 10 The Red Sox cancelled practice for the day reflecting the loss to the organization and sport.

Boston Edward Trowbridge Eddie) Collins Red Sox Niladelphia Galetics John Siufio) McTardis Harvard Baseball Ch Jack Raery Wely Cross Collins Will Harridge Tom Vaw Rey Joseph Frank Stevens Callins Martha Church Sarasota

Ex-Bronco Coach Leads Kalamazoo Central to Title

Kalamazoo Mich Rober Quiring coach of Kalamazoo Central High basketball team made history by guiding them to a third straight Class A title. A former Western Michigan College star in the early 30s Quiring also coaches at Kalamazoo Central and has produced four undefeated seasons with 41 straight wins in baseball.

Kalamazoo Mich Rober Quiring

Hemlock Grove Kinship Weekend Notes

Residents of Hemlock Grove and Marietta spent time with relatives and friends, including Edm Schultheiss and Mrs Brooks Polk, and visited neighbors such as Dorsey Smith and Sam Curi, with gatherings at Silver Ridge and Buncombe Hill. The reel of names includes Ruth, Bert Romine, and Midkiff families among local visitors.

Hemlock Grove Rital Schultheies Marietta Edm Schultheiss Brooks Buncwer

Bashford Manor Stakes At Churchill Downs May 12

The Bashford Manor 51000 added race for two year old colts and geldings drew a record 159 nominees at Churchill Downs for the spring program. Thirty five owners placed entries with Mrs Emi Dememark among the largest contributors and Mrs Fred Sharpe boasting a prior winner in 1950. The event closes the 19 day meeting, honoring the nursery founded by George Long, with past victors including Worth and Black Gold.

Lolisvalle Hky Emi. Denemark Fred Sharpe Juspe Troisek Bashford Manor Chore Downs George Long Churchill Downs Worth Black Gold

Hilltop Gun Club Elects New Officers At Meeting

Ray S iles was chosen president of Hilltop Gun Club at New Marshfield with Carl Fultz named vice president Mrs Avan McCune secretary treasurer and Floyd McCone field captain Also set for a trapshoot next Sunday and a public invitati on event announced.

New Marshfield Ray Sles Hilltop Gun Club Carl Fultz Avan McCune Floyd McCone

Browns and Rams set for September 14 showdown at Municipal Stadium

The 1951 professional football season opener pits the Cleveland Browns against the Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Municipal Stadium on September 14 in a pre season clash. Last December the teams battled in the same venue for the World Championship, a 30-28 Browns win that thrilled fans as the closest, most thrilling title game. Both clubs tied on first downs and offense, with the Browns edging the Rams by four yards in total offense as Lou Groza’s late kick sealed the Browns’ fifth straight crown. Rams coach Hamp R. is eager for a rematch, predicting a similar close contest with a large crowd expected for the return.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Ac Municipal Lou Grova Browns Joz Svishar Rams Rampartis Gieniick Soeroers Bob Reinhoar Larry Brink Gringess

Buck Run Buck birth and family notices

A rural notice lists multiple family greetings and greetings for births and visitors. People named include Opal Most Marilyn and Emma Mes i of Logan and Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Clyde Niniser announce the birth of their second child, a son, with Easter service attendance noted.

Buck Run Buck Dave Wolte Tena Wolker Mather Opal Most Marilyn Sirs Emma Mesi Wolk Wolts Logan Clyde Niniser Dave Welz Union Ebifie Waits

Summer Work Of Coaches Studied By Board In Pleasent

POINT PLEASANT The Mason County Board of Education held a meeting Monday approving a certificate sent to the company handling revenue and bonds. The board discussed summer work of athletic coaches and arranged a trial bus route from Glenwood to alternate river runs. Superintendent Ferguson was asked to invite the Mason County FEA council to assist at future meetings. Attendees included Schultz, Jones, Tiesson, and Grethlin. Bay was absent.

Point Pleasant Mason Cownix Board of Education Austelic Glenwood Band House Supl Robert H. Ferguson Mason County FEA Council Henward Schultz C. G. Jones Willard Tiesson Robert Mte Grethlin Guy Bay

Dexter Dexter Lais Bolen Weekend Visit

Dexter Lais Bolen of Columbus spent a weekend with her mother Mrs Winnie Bolen. Toledo visitors Mr and Mrs Carl Randolph stayed with Mrs Eim ma Romine and Mr and Mrs Clarence Chapman. Easter guests of Mr and Mrs C Xe Stout included G B Stout family Atv and dirs 24 Stout Mr and Mrs Stout and Hate Stout. Minnie Nichols returned home after wintering with her daughter Mrs Laland Buckley in Milan Michigan. Nellie Nelson was a guest of the Mex Davis family at Bradbury. The Young People of the Pamecoy Church were guests of the Exter Group for Easter services.

Dexter Lais Bolen Fann Bureau Columbus Winnie Bolen Carl. Randolph Toledo Eimma Romine Clarence Chapman C. Xe. Stout G. B. Stout Atv Dirs Stout Hate Stout Minnie Nichols

Pleasant-Members Help Improve FFA Camp Site Near Ripley

About 50 FFA boys from several schools joined 20INT Pleasant-Members last Friday on a school holiday to improve their sew camp site near Ripley. They spread fertilizer sowed grass seed and cleaned the area. The work aimed to advance camp development this coming summer with participating local chapters and instructors.

Future Farmers of America FFA Ripley Ed Sommer Henry Kaye Dallas Durst Harry Clark Joe B

Paul Darst Services Held in Point Pleasant

Funeral services were held for Paul Darst in Point Pleasant. Darst, a World War II veteran, died after a year. He formerly resided at Glen and was survived by his wife and six children.

Point Pleasant L. Darst Calumbry Ren Mnagey Glening Brates Darst Burton Stanburn

Point Clinic Notes Admitted Pyles and Parkembure

Admission notes list Pyles Parkembure and Fouell with Vinton among patients. Indicates unspecified surgical procedures and next steps. Reads as terse clinical entry with uncertain details and abbreviated names.

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