A's Biggest Improvement Lies in Pitching Staff
Philadelphia overview of the Athletics 1949-50 pitching upgrades with new faces Bob Hooper Ed Kleiman Ed Hrabecsak Hank Wyse Arnold Portocarrero Angelo Nardella and infield additions Glen Markland Kermit Wahl Lou Limmer Bob Stewart plus outfielders Elmer Vale Sam Chapman Wally Moses Ben Guintini Bob Betz and Paul Lehner as Connie Mack’s 87th year aims for a pennant next to the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Philadelpina
NBA
Bob Dillinger
Browns
Athletics
Philadelphia Americans
Bob Hooper
Buffalo
Bea
Connie
Cubs
Shreveport
New York
Arnold Portocarrero
Angelo Nardella
Glen Markland
Kermit Wahl
Montreal
Wahl
A's
Indiana
Royals
Markland
Bisons
Lou Limmer
Lincoln
Bob Stewart
Elmer Vale
Sam Chapman
Wally Moses
Ben Guintini
Bob Betz
Paul Lehner
Guintini
Dallas
Betz
Middle Atlantic
Youngstown
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Dodgers
Legion Wins Three To Take Second In Tuesday Loop
The American Legion moved into sole possession of second place with a 3-0 win over Poston Station as Art Smith 536 and Maywood Smith 528 led the Legionnaires. Athens Motors and Carpenters remained atop the standings with solid scores and tight tight finishes across matches.
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Legion
Dan Kiss
American Legion
Poston
Athens Motors
Art
Maywood Smith
Legionnaires
John Shover
Carpenter Hardware
Lawhead Press
Carpenters
Jack Daft
Roy Sams
Poston Station
Gasmen
Motors
The
Tony Reis
Neil Thomas
Lizz
Ogg
Athens Messenger
Battlers
Weld Carpenter Hdw
Trowel
National Guard
Martin
Coca Cola
Legion Messenger
Coca
Dinner Set For Cagers Dinner Set For Cagers
Kiwanis Club hosts Big Blacks banquet at Trinity Methodist Church dining room in Point Pleasant West Virginia at 6 15 p m. Principal speaker Forrest Bachtel retires from Middleport and is honored after Mason celebration. Bob Adkins leads 29 in team with 16 6 record including reserves and cheerleaders.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Kiwanis Club
Trinity Methodist Church
Middleport
Forrest Bachtel
Mason
John Gerwig
Bob Adkins
J. B. Couch
The
Methodist Church
Logan inventor Henry Lutz and his steam buggy in Cleveland display
Logan born Henry Lutz built Ohio’s oldest home made steam automobile by 1899 and tested it along the upper Hocking Valley. The vehicle and related tools stayed in his Second Street workshop until loaned to Cleveland collectors by his daughter Miss Margaret Lutz who hopes a Logan museum will someday house the relics.
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Logan
Hocking Valley
Henry Lutz
Second St
Cleveland
Margaret Lutz
Logan City
Motor Car Museum of the Products Co
Athens County Fairgrounds
Ohio
Henry Lotz
Germany
Johann George Lotz
Ewing
Hocking County
Basil
Fairfield County
Henry
Lancaster
Ferdinand F. Remple
Christina Lutz
Lutz
Ohio Federation of Music Clubs
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Ohio University
Logan Euterpean Music Club
Hocking Hill
Ticket Sales Up in Majors
American League reports record advance ticket sales led by strong shows from the Cleveland Indians and Red Sox. Detroit halted sales of season boxes to avoid crowding while all clubs boast high figures, signaling a possible attendance record for the season.
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Chicago
Will Marridge
Florida
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Detroit
A.L
Harridge
A Pitcher's Recollection From 1921 Chicago Meeting
Former Cardinals pitcher recalls April 1921 start at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. Max Flack hits a pivotal homer as Rickey signals a change of pace in a tense moment. Rickey and Dilhoefer clash over signals, while the author suffers neuritis later in the Texas League.
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NBA
Tink Riviere
Cardinals
Texas
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Max Flack
Pickles Dilhoefer
Vace
Flack
Branch Rickey
Dilhoefer
Judas Pris
Riviere
Rickey
Flick
Neuritis
Logan Council Approves Partial Water Works Electrification Plan
Logan City Council approves partial electrification of the water works plant replacing one steam engine with electrical power for up to ten years and plans a future dual line if full electrification occurs. Mayor Friend announces James M. Brown to the board of health for five years. debates over legislative procedure and committee referrals spark tensions among several members.
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Logan
City Board of Health
South Logan
Roger W. Friend
James M. Brown
E. Front St
Brown
Everett McWilliams
Vaughn A. Collins
Collins
Public Utilities Committee
Wilhelmine Deissle
Warren Johnson
Sam Bright
Calelins
Harry Snyder
Miss Delisle
Harry W. Shaw
Ohio
Fire destroys brood house on Magg farm near Hallsville
A fire at the Albert Magg farm near Hallsville destroyed a broader house containing about 300 baby chicks. The item notes local residents and visiting relatives including Mrs. Alice Morris staying with the George and Armstrongs in Dallas. Other family notices list births and visits among Ashville Lancaster and Whisler residents.
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Laurelville
Albert Magg
Hallsville
Alice Morris
Geo. Armstrong
Dallas
Texas
Mander Young
Charles Trone
Charles Milton
Joy
Ashville
Hugh Poling
Lillian Hoy
Lecca
Martha Ash Seeks Divorce from Eldon Ash in Pickaway County
Martha Ash of Laurelville files for divorce in common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty by Eldon Ash. She seeks custody of two minor children, child support, and alimony. The couple married February 2, 1935, in Tarlton Pickaway County.
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Logan
Martha Ash
Laurelville
Common Pleas Court
Eldon Ash
Tarlton
Pickaway County
Booster Club Supports Waltonian Chorus Concert
Logan Band Boosters Club to sponsor the Waltonian Chorus in an April 21 concert at the high school auditorium at 8 p m. Proceeds fund booster club activities. Lavon Goodlive chairs the planning committee with Charles Bryant and several volunteers assisting.
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Herbert Sheline
G. L. Williams
Jim Horwell
Grant Boals Dies Tuesday
LOGAN Grant Boals 82 a Starr Township native and Logan resident died Tuesday at his son William Boals home in New Plymouth He was a retired coal miner and survived by daughter Mrs Herman Williams Haydenville son Clyde Logan and several grandchildren Services will be held Friday 10 30 a m at Leonard funeral home with Rev Miranda Casto officiating Interment Starr Cemetery
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Logan
Grant Boals
Starr Township
William
New Plymouth
Boals
William Boals
Herman Williams
Haydenville
Clyde
Leonard Funeral Home
Miranda Casto
Starr
Students Model New Easter Fashions in Logan High Show
The Household Science Club at Logan High School presents an Easter fashion preview in the school auditorium. Miss Nancy White serves as commentator as student models from home economics classes wear garments supplied by local merchants. An 8 p.m. show plus a student matinee are planned.
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Logan
Logan High School
Household Science Club
Nancy White
Findley Lawsuit Dismissed by Common Pleas Court
Logan court records show Donald W. Findley filed suit against Anna Marie Findley and Judge Harley Meyer dismissed the case upon plaintiff’s application.
Appellant To Appeal On Questions of Law
Notice of intention to appeal to the District Court of Appeals has been filed in Common Pleas Court by Hubert Lappen for Delmar. The appeal follows a March 3 judgment for A F and Minnie Risch in Rockbridge, with Judge Harley Meyer overruling a new trial motion on March 15. The case centers on questions of law and act.
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Logan
District Court of Appeals
Common Pleas
Hubert Lappen
Delmar
A. F
Minnie Risch
Rockebridge
Harley Meyer
Lappen
Venus Chapter inspection by Eastern Star at Masonic Hall
Annual inspection of Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the Masonic Hall with Mrs Rose Leith Pleasantville as inspecting officer.
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Logan
Venus
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Rose Leith
Pleasantville
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Ed Kleiman
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Kleiman
Ed Hrabecsak
West Palm Beach
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Hrabcsak
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Portocarrero
Ralph Dupler
Scott
Carl Murphy
Winland
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Martin Heaters
Hubert Eddy
Joe Tornatzky
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Carpenter Street
Athens, Ohio
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Hocking Canal
Charles R. Lutz
Citizens Electric Light Co
Warridge
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Harry Gumbert
Pirates
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Athens
Buick Co
B.F. Goodrich
Makey
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertowns
Athens Motor Sales
DeSoto
Plymouth
W. State
Athens, Co
Tire Headquarters
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