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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

17

Indians Win County Title In Athens For Plains Indians

The Plains Indians won their second Athens County League baseball title defeating Ames Bern 4 to 3. Bob Finnearty delivered a key triple in a four run second inning, driving in three teammates as LeRoy Hashman scored on Finnearty. Dan Mayle of Ames Bern homered and doubled driving in two runs, but the Indians held on for the victory. The Plains earned the northern division crown while Ames Bern took the southern division and the playoff berth.

Chauncey Marion Wood Plains Indians Ames Bern Bob Finnearty Indians Plains Bob Hanning Ed Pickett Ralph Talbert Finnearty Leroy Hashman Finnearly Dan Mayle Kasler Jack Sayre Olan Koehler Mayle The Ames- Bern Greenies Ames-Bern the Plains

Standings and Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday

Wednesday schedule features Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7 p m Roberts five four versus New combe three two Milwaukee at Cincinnati eight p m Conley three one versus Valentine three four Pittsburgh at New York twelve thirty p m Law three four versus Jansen two one or Gomez two three Chicago at St Louis eight p m Minner three two versus Poholsky one two Tuesday results show New York twenty one Pittsburgh four St Louis nine Chicago four Milwaukee three Cincinnati one Philadelphia at Brooklyn postponed due to rain Thursday games include Philadelphia at Brooklyn twelve thirty p m and Chicago at St Louis one thirty p m

Philadelphia Brooklyn Roberts Newcombe Pittsburgh New York Law Jansen Or Gomez Milwaukee Cincinnati Conley Valentine Chicago St. Louis Minner Poholsky

Baseball Matchups and Scores From Evening Card

The schedule lists Cleveland at Chicago at 1 30 with Wynn Garcia Keegan for Chicago. Baltimore at Detroit 2 PM Pillette Zaverink. New York at Washington 7 30 Lopat Porterfield. Boston at Philadelphia 7 Kiely Ditmar. Final scores include New York 9 Washington 3 Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 5 Baltimore 4 Chicago 4 Cleveland 2.

Cleveland Chicago Wynn Garcia Keegan Baltimore Detroit Pillette Zaverink New York Washington Lopat Porterfield Boston Philadelphia Kiely Ditmar Baltimore Se

Unclear teams and standings from updated league table

The fragment lists clubs such as Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis St Paul and Kansas City with win loss records and percentages, plus a set of match results like St Paul at Indianapolis and Charleston at Louisville. Exact teams, dates, and outcomes are not fully readable.

Wwel Pet Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Columbus Charleston

Giants rout Pirates as Whitey Lockman hits grand slam

Whitey Lockman of the New York Giants belts his first grand slam and adds three singles in a 21-4 victory over Pittsburgh. Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves allows six hits and homers in a 3-1 win over Cincinnati.

Whitey Lockman New York Giants New York Pittsburgh Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati

60 Years of Baseball Tom Connolly Retires

Tom Connolly, retired American League Umpire-in-chief, completed 60 years of service in organized baseball.

Tom Connolly

Nelson recalls 1942 Masters shot after rough first

Byron Nelson recalls a defining Masters moment in 1942 when he faced a tough final hole against Ben Hogan. He describes a 160 yard challenge behind a tree requiring a precise hook to reach the green, emphasizing trust in the club and avoiding common mistakes under pressure.

Ben Hogan Fort Worth

Davey Faces Martinez as 7-5 Underdog in Chicago Bout

Chuck Davey, 28, former Michigan State champion with a master’s in education, meets Vince Martinez, 25, Paterson, N J, in a welterweight bout at Chicago Sta dium as a 7-5 underdog. Martinez has 20 knockouts in 33 wins, Davey has 40-4-2 with 26 KOs. A risk of six-week Illinois suspension looms if Davey is kayoed, affecting a June 25 rematch with Art Aragon in Los Angeles.

Chicago Chuck Davey Kid Gavilan Chicago Stadium Vince Martinez Martinez Paterson N. J Davey Gavilan al Andrews Art Aragon Los Angeles Aragon Kayo Illinois Boxing Commission California Illinois National Boxing Assn

College Score Highlights Across Small Conferences

Kent State defeated Wooster 8 to 4 with Mavier scoring 18. Heidelberg beat Ohio Wesleyan 10 to 2 and Oberlin topped Hiram 7 to 0. Mount Union won 8 to 2 against Muskingum. Baldwin Wallace posted 95 to 32 over John Carroll in track. Xavier won 6 to 1 against Eastern Kentucky in tennis.

Kent State Wooster Mavier Eastern Kentucky Heidelberg Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Hiram Mount Union Muskingum Baldwin-Wallace John Carroll

Gallia Academy tennis title decided on Holzer court

Micky Hardway won the Gallia Academy High School singles tennis championship on the Holzer court defeating Bill Boggs 6 2, 1 6, 7 5 in a three set match Sunday.

Sallipolis Micky Hardway Gallia Academy High School Bill Boggs Holzer Court

Cavaretta Returns to Chicago as White Sox Pinch Hitter

Phil Cavaretta, ex Cubs manager, signs with the Chicago White Sox and will serve as a pinch hitter. He displays a new uniform but keeps his familiar number, returning to the Windy City baseball scene.

Windy City Phil Cavaretta Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cavaretta

Spahn and Wehmeier Face Off in Milwaukee Loss to Reds

Milwaukee bats limited to 3 runs as Spahn and Wehmeier toil through five innings. Aaron and Kluszewski delivered key RBIs for Cincinnati, while Adriock and Temple contributed on offense for the visitors. Final line shows Reds overpowering Braves with a 9 to 3 win at Milwaukee Park.

Milwaukee Arrhoa Cincinnati Arrhoa ‘Adams McMillan Borkowski Smith Beil Greengrass Kluszewski Seminick Wehmeier Cincinnati E - Spahn RBI Rbi - Aaron 2. ‘Spahn, Kluszewski. 2B . Adcock, ‘Temple. HR ~ Aaron, Kluszewski iSpahn Bridges Spahn L - Wehmeier Engelin Stewart Pinelli Boggess

MSU Star Dale Thomas Captures AAU Weightlifting Titles

Michigan State physical education instructor Dale Thomas dominates the 1911 pound Greco Roman and freestyle AAU championships, securing dual national titles and enhancing his status as a top wrestler of the era.

MSU Dale Thomas Michigan State

Fights Last Night in New Haven and Toledo

Teddy Red Top Davis of Hartford stopped Curley Monroe of Worcester in five rounds. Pat Lowry of Toledo knocked out Al Moody of Chicago in five rounds.

New Haven Conn Teddy Red Top) Davis Hartford Curley Monroe Worchester Mass Toleim Pat Lowry Toledo al Moody Chicago

Cubs Pitcher Warren Hacker Was World War I Bomber Crew Chief

Warren Hacker, known as a Cubs pitcher, served as a bomber crew chief in the Marine Air Force during World War I, according to historical records. He held a leadership role in Marine aviation during the conflict and contributed to early air combat operations.

Warren Hacker Chicago Cubs Marine Air Force

Cincinnati Livestock Markets End Of Day Report

AP reports Cincinnati livestock prices with hogs down about a dollar, sows softer, cattle mixed with steers weak, yearlings steady to weak, calves soft, lambs steady to firm. Poultry and potatoes also noted with assorted prices across grades and weights.

Point Pleasant Cattle Market Steady With Active Bulls

Cattle market generally active and about steady from last week. No choice cattle. good cattle 19.50 to 21.70, commercial steers 17 to 20, utility 15 to 17. Bulls very active with tops to 17.90. Veal grades 24 top, 12 to 18 for common. Hog weights 180 to 220 lbs at 27 to 28, heavier 23.50 to 27.00. Shoats 0.90 to 1.825 per head and 24.00 to 2a per cwt.

USDA Point Pleasant

Notice to Bidder Sale of Three Buildings at Ohio University

Sealed proposals to sell one brick horse barn on Stewart Street and two fruit market buildings on Niemens Avenue must be filed by 2:00 pm June 4. Proposals, bond, and forms available from the Office of the Purchasing Agent. The university may reject any or all bids.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Stewart Street Niemens Avenue University H. Herbert Acheter

In Loving Memory Arminta Russell Passes One Year On

In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Arminta Russell who died May 26 1951 and is sadly missed by her children and grandchildren on the first anniversary of her death.

Arminta Russell

1951 Chevrolet Sedan for sale with options

Powerguide radio heater. excellent condition. Will accept reasonable offers. Call 20821. 1943 Chevrolet body tires heater excellent motor runs. Dial 31935.

Chevrolet

Ruling on Bouncing Fouls and Fair Balls

Umpire Sam Zellers explains the key rule for foul balls that bounce or curve into fair territory. The final settling point decides fair or foul, whether initial foul, fair, or reentry before reaching first or third base. If a ball hits a foreign object after going foul, it remains foul.

Beans Reardon Sam Zellers

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