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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

12

Balk record shocks Yankee stadium as Raschi four balks

Vic Raschi of the New York Yankees balked four times under umpire Bill Summers at Yankee Stadium, a Major League record. The game saw Raschi win 4-3 over Bob Kuzava as Phil Rizzuto drove in two runs. The scene reflected growing concerns about balks amid a busy early season.

Balk Vic Raschi New York Yankees Bill Summers Raschi Summers Yankee Stadium Tme Raschi Milt Shoffner Cleveland Adrian Zabala New York Giants St. Louis Balks Joe Boehling Washington Boehling Chicago Gordon Goldsberry Bob Kuzava White Sox Phil Rizzuto Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Sox Bobby Feller Detroit Philadelphia Yanks Red Sox Gil Coan Brooklyn Joe Garagiola Leo Durocher Larry Goetz Cincinnati Giants Johnny Sain Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Braves Willie Puddin

Baseball Leaders Meet Over Draft and League Complaints

Cincinnati Reds and Boston Braves were set to open at Crosley Field as executives from Major and Minor Leagues met. A key issue was a Mexican League protest over losing top players, with Pacific Coast League seeking exemption from the draft. Pacific Coast League President Clarence Rowland urged draft changes to protect lower minors.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Crosley Field A. B. Chandler Clarence Rowland Rowland Pacific Coast Pacific Coast League Major League Executive Council Rules Committee

Cedarville Tops Ohio Northern In Baseball

In college baseball Cedarville defeated Ohio Northern 5 to 2. The roundup also notes West Liberty 15 Steubenville 9 in golf and Cincinnati 98 Xavier 24 in track. Boxing results show Pat Iacobucci winning a decision over Art Lanos in New York.

Cedarville Ohio Northern West Liberty Steubenville Cincinnati Xavier Baldwin Wallace Fenn C. Oberlin Ohio State Lee Oma Detroit Bl Weinberg New York Pat Iacobucci Art Lanos Toledo Charles Cotton Gene Burton Washington D. C Charley Salas Tucson Leon Daugherty

Vickers eliminates Stranahan in Western amateur match

James Vickers of Wichita Kansas defeats defending champion Frank Stranahan to win 1 up after 19 holes in the Western amateur tournament.

Dallas James Vickers Wichita Kan Frank Stranahan

Ty Cobb Runs Down Cy Perkins in Fall 1915 Clash at Shibe Park

Former Athletics catcher Cy Perkins recalls a 1915 game at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park against Ty Cobb. He charged Cobb, fielded a throw, and Cobb barreled into him scoring the winning run, teaching him a hard lesson about meeting a Hall of Famer at the plate.

NBA CY Perkins Athletics Phillies Tyrus Raymond Cobb Tigers Philadelphia Shibe Park Raleigh Ty Cobb Cobb Harry Heilmann Tillie Walker Walker

Marietta Nine and Rio Grande Aim To Play Friday Tilt

Marietta and Rio Grande College will try a third time to play a baseball game at 4 p.m. Friday on the Gallipolis diamond after two weather cancellations. The Pioneers recently beat West Liberty 5-2 behind Brock Hayes’s bases loaded homer, as Don Huguet is expected to start.

Marietta Rio Grande College Gallipolis West Liberty State Brock Hayes Don Drumm Don Huguet Rio Grande Glenville Pioneers Bethany Denison West Liberty Hayes Jim Jordan Drumm Bob Fender Cal Michalski George Soltis Dave Wood Mike Madera Soltis Jerry Palmer Paul Garary Jerry Hedin Dan Hamill Huguet Morris Harvey

Boxer in Hospital After Knockout in Toledo Bout

A Detroit light weight boxer, Harold Hummel, listed as Art Rooney in hospital records, remained in fair condition at Mercy Hospital Toledo after a knockout in a Civic Auditorium bout. Dr. C J A Paule of the Toledo Boxing Commission said Hummel possibly suffered a brain concussion and was knocked out at 2 minutes 40 seconds of the second round against Stan Kursa, 138, also of Detroit, before about 1400 spectators.

Toledo Detroit Mercy Hospital Civic Auditorium C. J. A. Paule Toledo Boxing Commission Art Rooney Harold Hummel Hummel Stan Kursa

Defiance Hires Two New Coaches For 1946-47

Defiance High School named Robert Cowan age 27 as head football coach after a college and pro playing career. The school also appointed Max E. Gecowets of Ann Arbor Michigan as head basketball coach noted as Ohio State's most valuable player in 1942.

Defiance Defiance High School Robert Cowan Indiana University Cleveland Brown Max E. Gecowets Ann Arbor Mich Ohio State

Americans Reach Semis in Paris International Tennis

Budge Patty of San Francisco and Billy Talbert of New York advanced to the Paris International semi finals while Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Irving Dorfman of New York were eliminated. Rookie Don Doll of Detroit led the NFL in 1949 with 27.4 yard average on pass returns.

Paris Budge Patty San Francisco Billy Talbert New York Tony Trabert Cincinnati Irving Dorfman Don Doll Detroit

Better Ways of Laundering Ease Extra Springtime Load

Home demonstration guidance emphasizes using automatic dryers and washers to save lifting on wash days. It covers choosing hot water tanks, soap and detergent types for soft and hard water, and techniques for fabrics, with care tips for corduroys and stain removal using safe bleaches and sun bleaching.

Emily van Fossan Logan USDA Kirkman

Redlegs Begin Crucial Ten Day Pitch Against Eastern Clubs

Cincinnati's Reds, buoyed by four straight wins, prepare for a seven game stretch at Crosley Field against the Giants Braves Phillies and Dodgers. The schedule features six feature attractions with four night games and a Sabbath doubleheader. Tickets available by writing Cincinnati Baseball, 307 Vine Street.

Cincinnati Luke Sewell Reds Crosley Field Giants Boston Braves Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers Fightin’ Phillies Brotherly Love Queen City Phillies Dodger Redlegs Vine Street

Logan High selects senior play committees for Brother Goose

Logan High School announces the Senior Class Play committees for Brother Goose. May 11 and 12 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium feature Stage co chairs Jack Mathias and Dick Poling with a large team handling properties house publicity and ticket sales led by named student leaders and staff coordinators.

Logan Logan High School Brother Goose Jack Mathias Dick Poling Sam Goss Neil Goss Charles Bryant Frank Frazier Gerald Acker Ned Carter Don Mauk Harold Lemon Bill Richards John Yates Alice Green Margaret Johnston Mary Johnston Mary Lou Abell Rose Weiland Norma Jean Redick Marjorie Harwood Kathryn Davis Verna Riddle Delores Beougher Pauline Weede Russell Floyd Carol Dyer Cecil Weis Mary Dixon Doris Tucker Gloria Becker Dale Tucker Carol Summers Bill Allbery Earl Funk Edith Helber Mary Brwn

Home Show To Be Held In Logan

Logan hosts the Building Center second annual home show on Saturday with seventeen building supply representatives from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. John Sherwood president said exhibits cover new materials and processes. Basement construction will be explained by William Rodgers Claire Wiseman and a Superior Cement Co. representative showcasing new door equipment.

Logan Elementary School to Be Dedicated Tonight

West Logan Elementary School dedication is planned for this evening with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. The school, completed last September, is part of a $100 000 Falls Township building program.

Logan Elementary School Logan West Logan Gay Kruger Grace Orr Floyd Thompson Samuel H. Dillon Falls Township Board of Education William Mills Nelsonville

Election Night at the County Board and Newsroom

A reflective city piece on the anatomy of timely election reporting. It traces six thirty p.m. starts, the crowded board room, tobacco haze, and the rush of precinct tallies. It notes fragile penmanship, sample ballots, and the path from ballots to presses as results trickle in.

Logan Board of Elections Office of the Board of Elections Bony Ridge

Local Home Show Highlights Kitchens and Roofing Gear

James Halterman of Dayton Sash and Door Co and J B Sanford of ROW Window Co lead a display featuring kitchen cabinets sink tops wall coverings roofing materials interior finishes metal awnings and plywood boats. Termite extermination methods are also demonstrated as Sherwood points out.

James Halterman Dayton Sash & Door Co J. B. Sanford The ROW Window Co Sherwood

Auto accident victim released from hospital

Liza Talbert of Crooksville was treated and released from Hocking Valley Hospital for minor injuries after her car overturned near Logan. Gerald Nelson, 22, also of Crooksville, drove the vehicle. authorities say Talbert failed to negotiate a curve on Route 75 about two and a half miles south of Logan, sending the car over an embankment.

Logan Liza Talbert Crooksville Gerald Nelson Hocking Valley Hospital Talbert Here A. J. Waldron O. H. Bryan

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