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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

9

Tigers Hope Lary Proves Late Start Aflame

Detroit manager Jack Tighe weighs whether Frank Lary is a late starter or a one year wonder after another uneven beginning. Lary recovered in 1955 to win 21 games but his 1956 start mirrors last season with only two wins in seven decisions and a 2-1 defeat to Washington.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Jack Tighe Detroit Tigers Frank Lary Tighe H Lary Tigers

McBride Seeks Shot At Patterson Title After Besmanoff Win

Archie McBride, 28, from Trenton, N J, upset Willi Besmanoff at St Nicholas Arena to position himself for a shot at Floyd Patterson or a clash with Archie Jackson or Willie Pastrano. McBride, 21-12, earned mixed judging and expressed desire to face Jackson next or Pastrano if Jackson is unavailable.

New York Floyd Patterson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Archie McBride Willie Pastrano Archie Germany Willi Besmanoff St. Nicholas Arena McBride Trenton N. J Bob Satterfield Patterson Jimmy Slade Alex Miteff Argentina

Baseball scores and schedule across leagues and clubs

Results show Toronto 7 Rochester 0 in a Monday game and Havana 4 Richmond 4 while Columbus beat Miami 5 3 and Buffalo faced Montreal in rain postponed plans. American Association notes Wichita 14 Denver 1 and St Paul 4 Louisville 1 with Indianapolis at Omaha delayed by rain. A Washington 2 Detroit 1 win featured a bases loaded ninth inning single by FitzGerald, while Connie Johnson pitched a two hitter for Baltimore in a 2 0 win over Kansas City.

Tigers Lary Washington Detroit Boston Baltimore Kansas City Donie Johnson Athleties Cleveland Yankes New York Chicago Red Sox Brooklyn St. Louis Duke Snider Sandy Amoros Carl Furillo Dodgers Milwaukee Cincinnati Redlegs Ed Fitzgerald Pete Runnels Pedro Ramos Toronto Rochester Havana Richmond Columbus Miami Buffalo Montreal Milam American Assoctation Wichita Denver Minneapolis Charleston St. Paul Louieville Indianapolis Omaha Rain Bo FitzGerald Senators Connie Johnson Orioles Reveland Milwaukeers Philadelphia Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Lows St Louis St Lowe

Chauncey Dover Alumni Prepare Spring Homecoming Weekend

Chauncey Dover alumni plan a Saturday spring homecoming with a Country Style banquet at 6 30 p.m. in the high school and a dance at Athens Country Club from 9 30 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. Norman Matthews and his orchestra will provide music. Reservations extended to Thursday to accommodate late letters. Edward T. Vandyke guides the banquet with help from the Home Economics group. Dues should be mailed now so cards are ready for the event. A nominating committee named Kathie Willis Mingus Jean Kollister Leiber Arrella Johnson Herdman and Barbara Willis Schrappe.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Athens Country Club Norman Matthews Alumni Association Edward T. Vandyke Athens Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey- Dover Kathleen Willis Mingus Millfield Jean Kollister Leiber Sugar Creek Arrella Johnson Herdman Barbara Willis Schrappe

Jets Stop Miami In 5 3 Victory At Miami

Columbus Jets halted the Miami Marlins effort to take the lead with a 5 3 win in Miami. Jets piled 11 hits as Heywood Sullivan hit a 595 foot homer after joining from the Boston Red Sox. Columbus tied Montreal for seventh place, six games behind the first.

Jets Miami Fla Columbus Jets Miami Marlin Florida Philadelphia Phillies Columbus Montreal Heywood Sullivan Boston Red Sox

Senators Take Bridges After Reds Release

The Cincinnati Reds waived utility infielder Rocky Bridges last Wednesday to reach the 25 player limit and the Washington Senators claimed him off waivers today. Bridges had been removed from Cincinnati's active list prior to the waiver move.

Cincinnati Rocky Bridges Cincinnati Redlegs Washington Senators Reds Bridges

Gonzales Wins Again in Tour Victory String

Boise report says Pancho Gonzales defeated Ken Rosewall in straight sets 6-4 6-2 to extend his career tour win streak to 47 25. Pancho Segura and Dinny Pails tied 10-10 in singles, then Gonzales and Segura beat the Australians 8-5 in doubles.

Boise Idaho Pancho Gonzales Ken Rosewalk Australia Rosewall Pancho Segura Dinny Pails Gonzales Segura

Glouster Alumni Association to Meet Thursday Evening

Glouster Alumni Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school building. Members from the Glouster area are invited to discuss upcoming events and celebrate alumni milestones.

Glouster

Rider Helms Board Elects Miami Coach to Hall of Fame

George L. Rider, Miami University track coach, was elected to the Helms Athletic Foundation Track and Field Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. He was among nine coaches and seven athletes named, the largest group since 1949. His teams dominated Buckeye and MAC meets, holding multiple Miami and MAC records.

Oxford George L. Rider Miami University Helms Athletic Foundation Los Angeles Rider Helms Hall Board Track and Field Hall of Fame Buckeye Miami

Chauncey Personal Notices and Garden Club Change

Chauncey residents share birthday joy as family calls on Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and relatives from Royal Oak Cincinnati Hiram and Beckelhymer homes join in. Local visits include Homer Johnson and friends, Noble families in Athens and Fayette City. Chauncey Garden Club shifts meeting to May 29 for Chauncey-Dover High School commencement.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Harve Courtney Royal Oak Michigan Charles Hall Cincinnati Hunter Beckelhymer Betty Jane Hiram Courtney Beckelhymer Rev Homer Johnson Richard Dawson Charolette Charleroi Mae Noble Jim Trezise Fayette City H. B. Noble Athens Chauncey Garden Club Chauncey-Dover High School

Fishing Derby At Lake Burr Oak Draws 110 Anglers

One hundred ten boys joined the Lake Burr Oak Fishing Derby despite bad weather. Co sponsored by the Sportsman's Club and Trimble Township Jaycees. Prizes include Apache plugs dip nets and fly lines from sponsors like Nationwide Sportsman Inc Shakespeare Line Co and Courtland Line Co. Local merchants donated prizes and diplomas were given to winners across age groups for catfish bluegill bass crappie and other catches.

Glouster Lake Burr Oak Sportsman’s Club Trimble Township Jaycees Sportsman Inc Jackson Center Courtland Line Co New York Shakespeare Line Co Vic Dorris Columbus Wilhems Tavern Jacksonville Bill Sayre Trimble Sayre Bob Morrison Williams Lumber Linscott Service Ogg Ford Inc Grubbs Bakery Faires Carry Out Parkers Shell Wonder Bar Lester Faires Goldbergs Spanglers Luckofffs Kittle Auto Supply Walters 5 Krogers Dotties Grille Economy Kittle Dock No Jam A&p B&d Johnston Funeral Home Kittle Feed Store Gamwells Plezol Bakery Omar Bakery Wards Bakery Delyon Earl Faires Richard Moore Arvil Miller Ronnie Yerian Charles Shaffer Dickie Malone Gary Lentz Johnnie Rardin

Cub Pack 71 Plans Monthly Meeting at Glouster Park

Cub Scout Pack 71 schedules its regular meeting for Wednesday at 7 p m at Glouster Park. If rain moves indoors to the high school gym.

Glouster Glouster Park

Glouster Alumni Banquet and Dance Set for June 1

The Glouster Alumni banquet will be held June 1 in the Glouster High School auditorium with dinner at 6 p.m. Reservations are due by May 29. Tickets are sold by local alumni and music for the 9 p.m. dance will be provided by the Norm Mathews orchestra from Ohio University.

Glouster Glouster High School Evelyn Patton Richard Powers Alice Kay Pappas Slick Crawford June Bingman Dick Guinther Joe Williams Barbara Cox Irene Stahl Charlene Milhoan Norm Mathews Ohio University

Mrs Myrtle Dow Rites Set Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Lee Dow who died Sunday evening at her East Millfield home will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Millfield Church of Christ with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial follows at Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

Glouster Myrtle Lee Dow East Millfield Millfield Church

Award Day Assembly Set at Glouster High School

Glouster High School hosts an Award Day Assembly on Wednesday at 12 40 p m in the auditorium. Certificates honor several students for DAR god citizen awards Reader's Digest and district state schol arship test honors. The program includes American Legion essay winners Driver's education awards safety patrol pins and band awards with a concert for elementary grades and the public.

Glouster Glouster High School DAR God Citizen Rita Richards Reader’s Digest Janet Steffy Roger Wolfe Carol Nott Robert Smith Nancy Lemoine Douglas Juniper Helen Kittle Montie Hook Jeanette Baker Karen Williams Kenneth Whaley Georald Hook Diana Gierhart Patty Harrison Charles Kittle Judith Antle Janet Hooper Sharon Hall Verna Stephenson Carolyn McKee Wilma Anderson David Smith Roger Smith Ralph Phillips Jerry Molnar American Legion Jim Yerian Janet Harmon Michael Mudrie Bill Dunnette Geerald Hook Dennis Addington Eric Angle Gayla Clemons Melvin Kennedy Edna Markins Mary Ellen Shepard John Sikorski John Strickland Sharon Perkins School Safety Patrol Ronald Brady Bob Stancel Fritz Craig Lawrence Price Don Halbert Charles Shafer David Carter Chester Keith Dennis Keith Bob Crawford Larry Waldeck George Guffey Wayne Kirby

1947 Glouster class plans 10 year reunion

Glouster High School graduates of 1947 plan a 10 year reunion at the Alumni banquet and dance in the high school auditorium on June 1 at 6 p m. Members and their spouses or friends are invited. Ticket reservations close May 28. Write Richard Powers or call 4131 or 2311 for tickets.

Glouster Glouster High School Richard Powers

Glouster High to graduate 23 seniors Friday

Glouster High School will hold commencement at 8 00 p m Friday in the high school auditorium. The program includes invocations by Rev Dale Hoplight and benediction by Rev Anthony Nickel. Rita Richards and Janet Steffy address the crowd with speeches and the class presents songs and the motto The Higher We Climb the Better the View.

Glouster Glouster High School Dale Hoplight Glouster Methodist Church Rita Richards Jacob’s Ladder Samuel H. Dillon H. R. Cotterman National Honor Society Dennis Addington Carol Allen Diana Andrachick Eric Angle Jeanette Baker Gayla Lee Clemons James Gyure Gearold Hook Franklin Kennedy Melvin Kennedy Ellen Pappas Lasko Edna Mae Markins Sharon Perkins Anna Mae Sabo

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