Ruttman Sees Record 500 Mile Race Likely Broken
Troy Ruttman expects his Indianapolis 500 speed record to fall in the upcoming race. The 22 year old injured driver works with Art Cross in the pit and predicts 130 mph as a likely winning pace with 19 cars finishing. He identifies Bill Vukovich, Cross, and Tony Bettenhausen as top contenders alongside Sam Hanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Troy Ruttman
Lynwood
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Art Cross
Ralph Ruttman
Troy
Bill Vukovich
Cross
Tony Bettenhausen
Sam Hanks
Bettenhausen
Ruttman
Bill Holland
Holland
Frank Kurtis
Vukovich
Freddy Agabashian
Chicago
Granatelli Brothers
Agabashian
Jack McGrath
Six Game Weekend in the Ohio Valley League
The OVS features a six game weekend with contests Saturday and Sunday marking the midway point of the first half. Memorial Day slate includes Heiners Bread of Middleport at Albany Nelsonville gles at Reedsville and New Marshfield at Syracuse with Sunday rematches. Nelsonville and Heiners Bread lead the league at 3-0 while Syracuse Albany and pegone sit at 1-2 in a three way for third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley League
Heiner
Bread of Middlert
Albany
Nelsonville
Gles
Reedsville
New Marshfield
Syracuse
Middleport
Eagles
Vets
Bread
Pegone
Logan Bowler Captures Heinke Glenway Singles Title
Edward Thomas of 317 Washington Ave Logan unofficially won the 11th annual Heinke Glenway Singles Bowling Classic in Cincinnati with a 1189 total after handicap. The six week event drew 1,065 bowlers with 7,000 prize money to be divided after rechecks. Other money finishers included Charles Fischer and John Wolfe.
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Logan
Cincinnati
Edward Thomas
Washington Ave
Thomas
Erwin C. Heinke
Heinke
Charles Fischer
John Wolfe
Joe Rees
Middletown
Nick Manish
Porky Columber
Official Big Ten Approves Renewed Bowl Pact
In Champaign Illinois the Big Ten faculty committee expected to approve a renewed three year bowl football pact. The contract with the Pacific Coast Conference would run through the 1954 New Year’s Day game with six schools voting yes and four voting no. In favor were Indiana Michigan Ohio State Purdue Illinois and Iowa.
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Champaign
III
Big Ten
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio State
Purdue
Illinois
Iowa
Blues Pound St. Paul 8-1 in American Association action
Kansas City and Indianapolis each won to stay one game apart in the AA race. Art Schallock allowed 12 hits in an 8-1 Blues win over St. Paul while Kansas City had 12 hits in their victory. Indianapolis toppled Columbus 8-6 behind a fourth inning burst and Louisville defeated Minneapolis 11-8 despite a 7-2 Toledo win over Charleston.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Art Schallock
Blues
St. Paul
Columbus
Tribe
Jim Michalee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Gene Conley
Charleston
Toledo
Ring Magazine Names Mar ciano Fighter of the Month
Rocky Marciano is Ring magazine's Fighter of the Month. Jersey Joe Walcott drops to No. 3 in the heavyweight rankings behind Ezzard Charles at No. 2 and Roland La Starza at No. 4. A September title defense against La Starza is expected in a New York ballpark pending promoter agreement.
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New York
Rocky Marciano
Ring Magazine
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Marciano
Roland la Starza
Jim Norris
al Weill
la Starza
Lebanon Honors LEBANDON Silk Polly and Bishop Tie Feature Trot
Silk Polly and Bishop split the honors in the feature Class BB trot at Lebanon Raceway on Wednesday night. Seven pacers compete in the feature Class B pace later tonight.
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Lebandon
Silk Polly
Bishop
Lebanon Raceway
Grimm Eyes First Division as Braves Rise in NL Race
Milwaukee manager Charley Grimm says the Braves have emerged as a first division club after 18 wins in 25, fueled by home crowds and a hot middle of the batting order. He credits Gordon Pafko and Adcock for timely hits and solid pitching in a 9-4 win over the Cubs. The team heads to St Louis for a three game set with the Cardinals, then to Cincinnati before a circuit East swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Marciano
Big Max Sarkont
Milwaukee Braves
Cincinnati Redlegs
Milwaukee
Braves
Charley Grimm
St. Louis
Cardinals
Grimm
Charley
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Gordon
Pafko
Adcock
Cincinnati
Caldwell Attacks Economy in One Platon Ball
Princeton's coach Charley Caldwell and Dick Colman debate the new limited substitution rule's cost and impact. Caldwell predicts fewer scoring games may push spectators to pro football, while officials face legality questions on illegal substitutions and penalties. He argues defense may rise as offenses stall.
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Hugh Fullerton
Princeton
N. J
Charley Caldwell
Dick Colman
Caldwell
Tiger
Resignation in City College Basketball Fix Scandal
Dr. Frank S. Lloyd suspended chairman of Hygiene at City College submitted his resignation during a hearing on game fixing charges. A three member committee continues departmental trial of coach Nat Homan and assistant Harry Sand as part of the scandal surrounding the 1949-50 City College championship team.
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New York
Frank S. Lloyd
Eee of Hygiene
City College
City Board of Higher Education
Nat Homan
Harry
Bobby) Sand
Lloyd’s
Births at two clinics record two new arrivals
A son was born May 19 to Mr and Mrs Ray Ratcliff McArthur Route 2 at Bullock Clinic. A daughter was born May 25 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Pelfrey Ewington at Chamberlain Clinic.
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Bullock Clinic
Ray Ratcliff
McArthur
Chamberlain Clinic
Clarence Pelfrey
Ewington
New Licenses Needed McARTHUR
Auditor T. R. Boring cites several Vinton County merchants selling cigarets who have not renewed licenses. Cigaret vendor licenses expired May 23 and must be renewed.
Marriage Licenses for Gambill and Ousley Pair
Ralph Gambill 19 of Albany and Barbara Ousley 17 of Hamden obtain a marriage license. Robert King 21 of Creola and Joan Stamper 16 of Creola are issued a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Fred Gambill
Albany
Barbara Ousley
Hamden
Robert King
Creola
Joan Stamper
Kimmel Becomes Second Lieutenant After Army Transfer
J D Kimmel former Houston All American tackle and West Point cadet has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army. He recently reported to Fort Bliss Texas and is noted as a star of the Army line.
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Kimmel
EL Paso
Tex
J. D. Kimmel
University of Houston
U. S. Army
Fort Bliss
West Point
Army
Vinton County Land Transfers
P E Wrightsel administrator of Worthington Pratt estate transfers 17 acres in Eagle Township to G M Gunderson. Ephie and Hazel Frost convey 6 acres in Harrison Township to Inez Lonnis. Henry E Henderson and Mary E Henderson transfer 110? acres in Harrison Township to H Wheeler. Jay M Pearce and Fannie Pearce transfer a lot in Radcliff to Faye Pendleton. Johnie Wright Sr and Millia Wright to Alwauss 50 acres in Clinton Township. Fred E and Edith Clark to Fred Knox 20 acres in Richland Township. Hubert and Thelma Tucker transfer lot 458 in Hamden. Clint and Elva Riddle to Mannard B and Pauline K Mantle 40 acres in Eagle Township. oe oe and Charles B Davis to William McFadden 765 acres in Harrison Township. Catherine B Young and others to John J Becker 87 acres in Harrison Township. Carl and Louise Littlejohn to Emil and Grace Sturgill 40 acres in Richland Township. Alton P Opton to Clyde E Rode haver and Ralph L DeBord 10 acres in Harrison Township
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P. E. Wrightsel
Worthington Pratt
G. M. Gunderson
Eagle Township
Ephie
Hazel Frost
Inez Lonnis
Harrison Township
Henry E
Mary E. Henderson
H Wheeler
Jay M. Pearce
Fannie Pearce
Faye Pendleton
Radcliff
Johnie Wright, Sr
Millia Wright
Alwauss
Clinton Township
Fred E
Edith
Richland Township
Alton P. Opton
Clyde E. Rodehaver
Ralph L. DeBord
New Chapter Planned Meeting Set for June
A Vinton County Red Cross chapter will be formed with a county board elected at a June 9 meeting in the courthouse. Mrs Walter Wykle of McArthur, the current chair, says a secretary treasurer and a permanent chairman will be named. All members urged to attend.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Red Cross
Court House
Walter Wykle
Health Heads Consider Admission of Meigs
Heads of the health departments of Vinton Athens and Hocking Counties plan a meeting in Athens next Monday to discuss admitting Meigs County to the tri county health department. Dr H M Boocks of Logan will become health commissioner for the tri county unit. Dr H D Chamberlain of McArthur serves as president of the Vinton County board of health.
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McArthur
Vinton
Athens
Hocking
Meigs County
Tri-County Health Department
H. M. Boocks
Logan
H. D. Chamberlain
Vinton County
Lake Hope Opening Set in Zaleski Forest
Final plans announced for Lake Hope in Zaleski State Forest to open Memorial Day weekend starting its 14th season. A new three meter diving board replaces the 1936 wooden tower, with updated lifeguard chairs and silica sand beach. Forty rowboats will be available. 24 cabins opened in April with some vacancies, and 23 newer cabins booked on weekends through late August. James B. Clawson resumes beach and boat house duties. head lifeguard John Kreecan leads swimming classes with assistants Paul Reed and Dick Chatfield.
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Dale B. Hopkins
Hopkins
Lake
James B. Clawson
McArthur Garden Club Holds Three Day Flower Sale
McArthur Garden Club runs a three day sale of flowers and potted plants at L. E. Murphy store for Memorial Day. The event began Wednesday and continues today and Friday with proceeds supporting club activities.
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McArthur
McArthur Garden Club
L. E. Murphy
Son to be home for summer visit from Graceland College
Sheriff and Mrs. William Brown travel to Lamont Iowa to fetch their son Bill Brown from Graceland College for the McArthur summer vacation.
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Mcarthur
William Brown
Lamont
Iowa
Bill Brown
Graceland College
Memorial Day Services Honor Dead of Five Wars
Graves of 1300 veterans in 62 cemeteries in Vinton County will be decorated with large American flags as five war dead are honored. Services in Hamden Wilkesville and McArthur feature high school bands veterans groups and a McArthur address by Rev Wingert. A parade to Elk Cemetery concludes the observance with firing squad and buglers.
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McArthur
Vinton
Wilkesville
Joseph Freeman
American Legion
Wilton
County Court House
Robert Wyckoff
Leslie Fin
Legion
McArthur Lites
Brown-Zaleski
Hamden
Allensville
McArthur Presbyterian Church
R. D. Wingert
Child Narrowly Escapes Car Strike in Prattsville
Dennis LeMay three year old son of Mrs. Maxine LeMay of Prattsville survived a Route 50 incident when Marvin Jennings Huston swerved to avoid him. The child suffered only skin abrasions and was taken to Dr R E Bullock's McArthur office with the mother. In a separate Sheriff William Brown investigated crash, trucks driven by Robert Allen Painter and Ernest Emmet Boyer were damaged on Siverly Creek road Saturday.
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Mcarthur
Dennis LeMay
Maxine LeMay
Prattsville
Marvin Jennings Huston
Huston
R. E. Bullock
William Brown
Robert Allen Painter
Ernest Emmet Boyer
Siverly Creek
Rose O Shaughnessy Weds John Emish in Columbus Church
Miss Rose O Shaughnessy and John Stanley Emish wed in Holy Rosary Church Columbus at 10 a m. Rev Carter officiated as guests observed white gladioli and chrysanthemums. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon and will reside in Columbus after travel.
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McArthur
Miss Rose
Anne O'Shaughnessy
John Stanley Emish
Holy Rosary Church
Columbus
Father Carter
Wortman Named To Vinton County Board Of Elections
McARTHUR The Vinton County Republican executive committee endorsed Harold V. Wortman Hamden for the county board of elections to fill the late J E Glandon term. Wortman was appointed by Secretary of State Ted Brown to take office immediately. He is Hamden village council member engaged in trucking and hauling and is a World War II Army veteran with a wife and young daughter.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Republican Executive Committee
Harold V. Wortman
Hamden
J. E. Glandon
Wortman
Ted Brown
Hamden Villa
Ortman
Non-Support Conviction Reported In McArthur
Calvin Nutt of New Plymouth was found guilty of non support by a jury and sentenced to six months in the Cincinnati workhouse. He was indicted by the recent grand jury and fined costs. Judge C. Smith presided with Foreman George Henderson and jurors listed. Attorney F. L. Medwick defended Nutt. Prosecutor W. H. Lohr represented the state.
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McArthur
Calvin Nutt
New Plymouth
Cincinnati
Nutt
C. Smith
George Henderson
John Brown
Dorothy Booth
Hazel Burns
Janet Lee
H Gates
Lola Crow
Mae Monte
Mary Pilcher
Elsie Cozad
Hollis Carter
Ee Ee
Autt
F. L. Medwick
W. H. Lohr
Ruby D. Sweet
John F. Sweet
O. E. Vollenweider
Joe Wolfenbarger
Anna Jones
Shelia Marks Wolfenbarger
State of Ohio
Department of Welfare
Division of Aid For Aged
Kay Maynard Smith
Marion
Lula Belle
Arch Buskirk
D. T. Reese
Marcus McCoy
Ie Realty
Jackson and
Richland Townships
McArthur Sarah Jane Mer rill Undergoes Surgery
Sarah Jane McArthur of Hamden underwent a tonsil removal operation at Hocking Valley Hospital on May 20.
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McArthur
Sarah Jane Merrill
Hamden
Hocking Valley Hospital
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Morrison
Mae Cee
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Meigs
Lake Hope
Rose O’shaughnessy
John Emish
G. H. O’shaughnessy
Sally Kramer
Harry Haney
Clyde Eberts
Lima
Lee Lotus
Mrs. Root
E. Broad St
Margaret Allen
Mary Haney
Mitzi McGraw
Bobby Jo Lotus
Ada Cameretti
Florida
Jack Emishes
H. V. Wortman
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