Ohio University baseball previews 1949 season with sparse spring trip
Ohio University coaches Don Peden and Harold Wise plan a southern swing for two games with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and one with Virginia Military Institute as they begin a 17 game schedule. The home opener is set for April 11 against Ohio State, with holes to fill after eight losses mostly from regulars.
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Baker
Ohio University
Don Peden
Harold Wise
Peden
Wise
Bobcat Ae
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Mill
Pogies
Bobcats
Ohio
Bobcat
Uncle Sam
Bob Wren
Ohio Institution
Eddie McHugh
Wren
Keystone
Army
Mac McNerney
Navy
Ducky Clark
Nees
Peden and
Hec Harkins
Silvey
Marra
Brown
Frank Baumholtz
Ernie Ish
Ray Farroni
Freddie Greiner
Ed Webby
Craig
Mlakar
Harkness
Pete Lalich
Heinz
Cordray
Collings
O State
Lo Wesleyan
Rietta Apr” Aculty
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Miami
Marietta
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Ohio Wesleyan
Tigers Sell Newsom to Nats in Cash Deal
LAKELAND FL A Spring trade sends 34 year old Buck Newsom from Detroit to Washington in a cash transaction reportedly above the 7500 waiver price. Newsom, star of Detroit’s 1940 title run, had resisted salary cuts and may seek a Browns reunion via a later trade.
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Lakeland
Fla
Louis
Buck
Sam
Washington
Congress
Detroit Tigers
Newsom
Washington Senators
Jack Zeller
Tigers
Buck Re
Accep
Raleigh
Senators
Browns
Harland Clift
Baseball Scores Across Leagues And Cities
The record lists multiple game results including Cleveland 2 New York 5 in 11 innings at Brooklyn, St Louis 3 Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 6, Boston 6 Chicago 2, St Louis 2 Detroit 5 Washington 5, Cincinnati 6 Boston 5, Philadelphia 4 Baltimore cancelled, Philadelphia 4 San Quentin Prison 1.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Detroit
Ashington
Cincinna
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wether
San Quentin Prison
Cleveland Ace Off To Good Start In ABC
Cleveland bowler Joe Bodis, holder of the top 10 year average, rolled 717 for second high individual score in five man matches. His 186 264 267 lifted Creep Inn No. 1 to fifth with 2987, ahead of Hanna Grill Squad at 2966. Jay Hultquist of Chicago led singles with 735 after 267 in his final game.
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Columbus
Joe Bodis
Cleveland
Creep Inn No. 1
Hanna Grill
Bodis
Jay Hultquist
Chicago
Hultquist
Budweiser
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Assn
Bakersfield
Cal
Pepsi-Cola
Dayton
Cleveland seeks fourth shutout as Giants visit camp
In Hattiesburg Cleveland's pitching staff led by Sailor Bob Feller aims for a fourth shutout in five games against the New York Giants. Rookie Ray Poat and veteran Clint Brown expected to start after Cleveland blanked the Giants 2 0 yesterday and 4 0 last Thursday. In Tampa Ray Blades pushes bunting practice for the Reds hurlers, promising to fine any batter who sacrifices in vain. In Los Angeles Lou Stringer and Bob Sturgeon return to regulars duty after a lax spell under Jimmy Wilson. In St Petersburg the Yankees broke camp to Daytona Beach with the worst spring record in 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Fila
Joe McCarthy
Red Ruffing
Lefty Gomez
Marius Russo
Spud Chandler
Ernie Bonham
Mel Breuer
Atley Donald
Johnny Murphy
Red Branch
McCarthy
New Yorks
Marie Joe
Johnny Lindell
Melvin Queen
Rinaldo Ardiziola
Allen Gettel
Milo Candini
Lindell
Newark
Queen
Binghamton
Kansas City
Ed Barrow
Hollywood
Ardizola
Gettel
Grandma Murphy
Candini
Hank Borony
Bill Dickey
Buddy Rosar
Aaron Robinson
Ken Sears
Buddy Hassett
Gatby
Ed Levy
Joe Gordon
Hattiesburg
Miss
Cleveland
Bob Feller
New York Giants
Ray Poat
Clint Brown
Giants
Detroit
Tampa
Fla
Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinal
Cincinnati Reds
Red
Blades
Los Angeles
Lou Stringer
Bob Sturgeon
Keystone
Chicago Cubs
Jimmy Wilson
New York Yankees
Daytona Beach
Yankee
Lunch Team Wins GLOUSTER in City League
Union Lunch clinched a third straight win in the City League defeating uckoff’s Monday night. They rolled 1 023 as Ancel Gamwell led with 632 in total pins and 234 for best single game. Gamwell and Blower, Higgins, Stephenson, Cunningham anchored scoring with strong totals.
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Glouster
Union
Uckoff
Ancel Gamwell
Maples
Union Land
Gamwell
Blower
Higgins
Stephenson
Cunningham
Soncn
F. Thomas
E. Thomas
Parker
Moarris
Cemetery Cleanup Meet at Mound Hill Church
All persons interested will meet Thursday April 2 at Mound Hill Church to help build a fence and clean up the cemetery.
Fullerton Roundup: Old-Time Wrestlers Stir New Scandals
Fullerton notes veteran wrestlers like Wladek Zbysko and Strangler Ed Lewis resurfacing as potential signs the Army will recruit more young athletes. He cites Jimmy Johnston critiquing pay at a meeting, and recounts Johnston urging Abe Simon to push Louis for a longer bout. Johnston laments fighters earning large sums while others risk their lives for little pay.
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New York
Rasslers
Wladek Zbysko
Sullivan
St. Louis
Ed Lewis
New York Commission
Jimmy Johnston
Jimmy
Abe Simon
Louis
Johnston
Whistle Hidden Plan Outsmarts Basketball Official
Buffalo Evening News reports Bob Stecier noting schemes to hide the referee’s whistle fail to conceal the official. He argues the simplest hiding spot is overlooked, keeping the whistle in plain view.
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Bob Stecier
Buffalo Evening News
Coaches and plans reshape sports roles in military setup
Dr. Mal Stevens may join the Navy athletic program to train wounded players after coaches like Jim Crowley and Bernie Bierman. Detroit adds 6000 to its budget to promote junior baseball as Billy Rogell pushes for youth instruction. If Chuck Hyatt is drafted, Jack McCracken could become Phillips Oilers coach, while Vic Ghezzi aims for Augusta Masters and PGA defense if granted leave.
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Mal Stevens
Yale
N.Y.A
Navy
Jim Crowley
Bernie Bierman
Billy Rogell
Detroit
Chuck Hyatt
Phillips Oilers
Jack McCracken
Denver
Oil Company
Bartlesville
Okla
Vic Ghezzi
P.G.A
Printers Lose At New Lexington In Bowling Match
New Lexington bowling club rallied to defeat Athens Printing Unions 67 pins as 1,054 to 886 in the final game. Strawn led with 601 and John Manning had 599 for Athens. The two teams meet in Athens next Sunday.
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Athens Printing Unions
New Lexington
Athens
Strawn
John Manning
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Mr Haskins in Trimble
A surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Haskins Trimble honored his birthday. Guests gathered at the Earl Johnson garage before proceeding to the Haskins residence for gifts pictures and conversation. Refreshments were served to listed Trimble residents and family members including the Haskins Athens connections.
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Trimble
C. E. Haskins
Haskins
Earl Johnson
Mra
D. D. Johnson
Donna Leah Johnson
C. F. Danford
Danford
Merle Danford
Vern H. Sayre
Marie Antle
Cedric Antle
Merle Nelson
E. E. Johnson
N. T. Brown
William Sayre
K of C Bowling Tournament Leads With High Scores
Rudy Kallas of Cleveland won the singles with 664 while George Reiter of Columbus posted 637. Matuszak and Strauss of Toledo took the doubles with 1234 and Wey's Ten Pins of Painesville claimed the team title with 2775.
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Tiffin
Rudy Kallas
Cleveland
George Reiter
Columbus
Matuszak
Strauss
Toledo
Wey
Painesville
Frank Oldfield Honored by OSU Scabbard and Blade
Frank Oldfield of Columbus was among 13 men initiated into the Scabbard and Blade national honorary military fraternity at Ohio State University. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Skinner of Glouster, former residents.
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Glouster
Frank Oldfield
J. F. Oldfield
Orchard Lane
Columbus
Ohio State University
Frank
T. B. Skinner
Army Promotion for Matthew Dawson Jr at Camp Lee
Parents announce Corporal Matthew Dawson Jr of Company G 8th Ests Master Regt has been promoted after enlisting February 13 at Camp Lee Virginia. Address listed as Corp Matthew Dawson Jr Camp Lee.
Casey Stengel’s Braves Rely On Seasoned Lineup and Lombardi Trim
Casey Stengel says his Boston Braves are a well seasoned club in the National League race with players like Waner Cooney and Demaree stabilizing the infield and Lombardi notably lighter and sharper after a trade to the Braves. He notes Ernie Lombardi at 34 provides veteran leadership behind the plate and Tony Cuccinello offers infield steadiness while the pitching staff remains young but capable.
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Sanford
Fla
Caseytengel
Boston
Johnny Ae
Cooney
Waner
Frank
Johnny
Rectless
Max West
Max
Ernie Lombardi
Tony Cuccinello
Tony
Braves
Lombardi
Ernie
Cincinnati
Glouster Lodge Sets 7:30 PM Spring to Fall Open
Officers and members of Glouster Lodge No. 426 Knight of Pythias are reminded that starting next Monday evening the lodge will open at 7:30 o’clock. This opening hour will prevail during April through September.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge
Knight of Pythias
Bobo Kaynes Franklin Pulls Off First Round Knockout
Harry Bobo 21 year old Negro heavyweight stops Lem Franklin in 2 40 of opening heat of 10 rounds. crowd over 7000 at Pittsburgh indoor arena with record $23436.50 gate. Bobo weighed 209 vs 196 for Franklin and may face Ample Abe Simon next, hoping to meet Bob Pastor.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Bobo
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Hamme
Harry
Lem Franklin
Bobo
Franklin
Lem
Bob Pastor
Bob
Abe Simon
J T Musical Program Delights J T High School Audience
Glouster reports a well received Friday night program at J T High School auditorium directed by Mrs Myrtle Kasler with noted helpers from Trimble and Jackson schools. Performances featured Mary Alice Phillips piano, Toy Band, Tonette Band, and a high school orchestra plus Girls Glee Club. Highlights included patriotic numbers and a salute by Junior Earich in naval dress. The event closed with Taps by Ernest Burdis Bobby Cominsky and Walter Anderson. The Green Mountains are in Vermont.
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Glouster
J-T
Myrtle Kasler
Trimble
Nelson
Raber
Gears
Mary Alice Phillips
Shirley Sisson
America
Hoy J. Seckinger
Jacksonville
Mr. Jap
Tonette
Donna Faye Seckinger
J-T High School
Junior Earich
White Cliffs
Dover
Weldon McClelland
Uncle Sam
Ernest Burdis
Bobby Cominsky
Walter Anderson
Child Welfare Program to be Presented at Legion Auxiliary
Dr. B. B. Backley Athens City County Health Commissioner will speak at the Frank McCann Unit meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. The event Thursday evening at the American Legion hall is held jointly with Legion members as guests of the Auxiliary per national committee request.
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Glouster
B. B. Backley
Athens City County
Frank McCann
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
National Committee
Legion
Missionary Society Meets Thursday at Baptist Church Home
GLOUSTER Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Andrew Viney. Mrs. Hayes Mayles read Scripture and Mrs. Helen Leach prayed. A report on the Sub District Missionary Convention held in the city March 22 was given. Plans were made for a benefit dinner to be held April 28. The next meeting will be April 9 at the home of Mrs. Hayes Mayles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster—Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Andrew Viney
Hayes Mayles
Helen Leach
Viney
Men doubles tournament opens at B. & M. Alleys Wednesday
The men's doubles tournament at B. & M. Alleys starts Wednesday evening. Participants are asked to report at once to learn their bowling schedule.
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Glouster
Glouster Pythian Sisters Bid Farewell to Two Members
Members of the Pythian Sisters and Daughters of St George gathered at the K of P Hall on Friday for a farewell party honoring Grace Holzschuh and Harold Moody as they depart for Mobile Alabama. Gifts were exchanged from both organizations and refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Selena Zimmer Mary Skinner Lucy Morgan and many others along with two children Donna Parker and Joan Morris.
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Glouster
Pythian
Sisters and Daughters of
St. George
K. of P. Hall
Grace Holzchuk
Harold Moody
Mobile
Ala
Selena Zimmer
Mary Skinner
Lucy Morgan
Tillie Hinton
Elizabeth Parks
Annie Conway
Florence Parker
Neal Morris
Sophia Hayden
Maggie Hemsley
Isabel Hemsley
Nell Lawson
Anna Echstenkampher
Weltha Williams
Ghila Bell
Grace Holzschuh
Marold Moody
Donna Parker
Joan Morris
N. T. Club Welcomes Two New Members at Meeting
The N. T. Club met at Mrs. Sylvia Maxwell's home. New members Mrs. Cassie Mc Cormick and Mrs. Elsie Stahl were welcomed. Mrs. Maxwell presented two readings. Prizes went to Kate Hinton and Mary Johnston. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Grace Zimmer's home.
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N. T. Club
Sylvia Maxwell
Cassie McCormick
Elsie Stahl
Maxwell
Kate Hinton
Mary Johnston
Grace Zimmer
Birthday train for Shirley Miller on Oakdale Road
Mrs Roy W Miller hosted a train party for her daughter on her sixth birthday. Guests included Shirley Ran kin Hannah Love Twilla Rankin Helen Covella Betty Imogene Farley Brunton Jerry Miller and Rose Ellen who received many gifts after ice cream cake and candy were served.
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Roy W. Miller
Oakdale Road
Shirley
Hannah Rankin
Barbara Love
Twilla Rankin
Helen Covella
Betty
Imogene
Farley Brunton
Jerry Miller
Rose Ellen
Local residents attend weekend events and funerals
O L Easley of Badger Construction spent the weekend at his Pt Pleasant home. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr and Henry Williams attended Sheriff Charles Baylesss funeral in Nelsonville. Forest Dennis and family and Glenn Dennis visited Hemlock hosts. The two young men planned to join the army after visiting friends. Week end guests included Joe Gaskalla family, Albert Gaskalla family and Earl, Bob Henry, Merlin Van Scoder from Detroit. Jack Zimmer and family hosted Elyria visitors. Albert Zimmer and family were with Jack and family. Albert Love and Roy Miller families visited Smily Bennett in Greendale.
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O. L. Easley
Badger Construction Co
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Thomas Williams, Sr
Henry Williams
Charles Bayless
Nelsonville
Forest Dennis
Glenn
William Stigdone
Hemlock
Frank Butts
Joe Gaskalla
Albert Gaskalla
Earl
Fostoria
Bob Henry
Merlin van Scoder
Detroit
John Henry
Jack Zimmer
Elyria
Albert Zimmer
Albert Love
Evangelist Stine Fills Somerset Pulpit on Sunday
Hear evangelist Trimble-Lester Finley of Somerset could not fill his appointment with the Trimble Church of Christ on West Side. The pulpit was filled instead by Evangelist Lawrence Stine of Zanesville.
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Trimble
Lester Finley
Somerset
Trimble Church of Christ
West Side
Lawrence Stine
Zanesville
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