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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1953

Page

12

Too Much Class for Harvard over Ohio University

Ohio University Bulldogs defeated Harvard Crimson with 269 net yards and 15 first downs to 192 and 7 first downs. Dick Clashy and Lou Sawchik starred for Harvard and Ohio respectively, while miscues and penalties tilted the game in Harvard’s favor in several drives.

Harvard Ohio University Ohio U Crimson Bobcats Dick Clashy Tom Aseni Ohio Lou Sawchik Boston Carroll Widdees Toyical Olio

Hannan Surge Halts Spunky Chester Bid

Hannan stifled Chester 19 to 13 in a close Saturday night game at Point Pleasant Chester took a 13 12 lead late in the first half and led briefly in the third but Hannan rallied with a fourth quarter scoring drive led by Joe Camp to seal the win Chester mismatch and fall to 3 straight losses Dick Chapa opened the scoring for Hannan with a five yard TD.

Point Pleasant Chester Hannan Dick Chapa Gaul Paul Stewart Joe Camp

Albany Nips Breadmen to Narrow OWL Crown Lead

Albany Lions beat Heiners Breadmen 3-1 as Ralph Nuzum allowed five hits. Tom Turk had three hits and two RBIs, including a third inning score that put Albany ahead 2-0. Roger Van Dyke added an eighth inning RBI single. Next Sunday’s 2:13 pm game will decide the league title.

Middleport Albany Lions Ohio Valley Baseball League Heiners Breadmen Ralph Nuzum Tohn Turk Turk Lions Breadmen Dave Kelly Albany Roger Vani Dyke

Royals Aim to Increase Lead in Junior World Series

The Montreal Royals hold a 2-0 advantage in the best of seven series against the Kansas City Blues. Tonight’s game would move them to a three games to none lead pending (game postponed yesterday due to rain).

Montreal Montreal Royals Kansas City Blues International League Champains Kansas City

College grid scores reveal mixed results across regions

Quantico Marines 31 Dayton D Alma Mich 25 Bluffton 6 Baldwin Wallace 38 Morris Harvey 14 John Carroll 31 Marshall 0 Millikin DL 27 Wittenberg 19 Y of Cincinnati 57 William and Mary 7 Kentucky 26 Florida 18 Youngstown 20 St Francis 13 LSU 42 Boston College 6 Washington 28 Oregon State 0 Wake Forest 18 Villanova 12 Dayton Chaminade 48 Cincinnati Elder 7 Western Reserve Academy 34 Gilmour Academy 7 Cincinnati Country Day 25 Indianapolis Park 0 Cleveland Callinwood 290 Cleveland East Tech 0 Cleveland Lutheran 14 Cleveland University School 7 San Francisco 31 Los Angeles 30 Chicago Bears 17 Green Bay 1% Cleveland 2% Chicago Cardin Ke

Gilmour Academy Cincinnati Indianapolis Park Cleveland Callinwood Cleveland East Tech Cleveland Lutheran Cleveland University School San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago Bears Green Bay

Mile Track Record Tied at Lebanon

Starwa tied the track mile record of 2 04 25 Friday night marking the second time this week the record has been matched. Homer Ballard of Macon Georgia led the swift pacer through both heats of the Class A feature. Guy McLaughlin of Lebanon Indiana owned the horse. Wilmingtons Son G and Melvindale trailed in the two heats.

Lebanon Timo Starwa Homer Ballard Macon Jrode Guy MclLaughlin Ind Wilmingtons Melvindale

Kimberly Kid Wins Tuneup for Kentucky Futurity at Lexington

Kimberly Kid dominated the Lexington trots final warmup for the $70,000 Kentucky Futurity. With 1-year-old Tommy Herry aboard, he won the two heats in 2:02 1-5 and 2:02, fending off late bids from Singing Sword and Newport Star.

Lexington Kimberly Kid

Notre Dame Romps to Top of College Football Roost

Frank Leahy’s Notre Dame dominated early season action securing a stretch of wins and signaling a Midwest clash for the title with a schedule including Pitt, Georgia Tech, Navy, Penn, North Carolina, Iowa, Southern Methodists, and others. Michigan State Ohio State and Michigan also posted strong showings as the season unfolds.

New York Amneasy Shakespeare Notre Dame Frank Leahy University of Pittsburgh Leahy Pitt Georgia Tech Skein Navy Penn North Carolina Iowa Southern California Southern Methodist Trish Purdue Oklahoma West Michigan State Ohio State Michigan Spartans SMS Tech Bobby Dodds

49ers Upset Rams and Browns Rout Cardinals in NFL Week

In a weekend update the 49ers edged the Rams 31 30 with six seconds left on a Gordon Soltau field goal. The Browns topped the Cardinals 27 7 as Otto Graham threw two TDs to Dante Lavelli and one to Ray Renfro, with Chicago narrowly beating Green Bay 17 13. The Browns sit atop the Eastern Conference with two victories.

Lions 49Ers Otto Dante Lavelli Ray Renfro Graham Lavell Chicago Cleveland Browns Billy Cross Ken Tarpenter Pete Brewster Chick Jagade Jim Rost Miami Ohio Don Stonesifer Charley Trippi Trippi Brown Renfro George Summerall Summerall Otta Lou Groza Akron Philadelphia Eagles

Yankees Hit Four Homers In 11 7 Win At Ebbets Field

Yankees overpower Dodgers 11 7 at Ebbets Field led by Mickey Mantle's grand slam off Russ Meyer and three other round trippers. Gene Woodling and Gil McDougald also homer as New York plates eight runs in the late innings. McDougald calls the park a band box while Mantle rues not adding more. The series shifts to Yankee Stadium for the final two games.

Yesiduay I.ea Park Bronx Whitey Foard Dodgers Carl Erskine Erskine Gil McDougald Gene Woodingwood Charlie Dressen Brooklyn Dressen Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Duke Snider Gill Hodges Charlie Ford Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle Yankees Johnny Podres Padres Collins Hodges Dodger Yanks Billy Martin Jim McDonald Billy Cox Gil Ham Peewee Reese Snider Casey Stengel Yankee Allie Reynolds Allie Robby Billy Phil Rizzuto Paul Richards Ebbets Field Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Russ Meyser Richards Stooklyn Borough Hall Gene Woodling Mantle Mer Meyer R McDougald Joe Black Woodling

Sportsmanship Shines in OSU California Showdown

Ohio State and California fans praised clean play after a hard fought 15 penalties to 30. Quarterback Paul Larson lauded Tom Hague for a key tackle and sportsmanship defined the game. Larson and Hague exchanged mutual respect as both teams dined together afterward. Rookie end Cal Roberts from Gustavus Adolphus College noted in the report.

Berkeley Calif Ohio State Tom Hague Paul Larson California Memorial Stadium Larson Hague Cal Buckeye Woody tJneenn Cal Roberts New York Football

Still First For Athens In Friday Football

In the Athens High School game versus Pomeroy the opening Bulldog touchdown was scored by Dave Baird the Athens fullback not Mike Hamilton. Baird tallied three of Athens early points across the three games this season including a 23 yard run Friday.

Athens High School Pomeroy Mike Hamilton Dave Baird Athens Baird

Saunders Wins Sixth Gallipolis Golf Crown

Howard Joe Baker Saunders captured his sixth Gallipolis Golf Club championship by defeating Victor D. Hager by 12 and 10 in Sunday play. Saunders was the runnerup in the Ohio Amateur and the Southeast Ohio Golf Association’s individual champion, with finals decided over 36 holes.

Saunders Gallipolis Howard Joe) Baker Saunders Victor D. Hager Ohio Bell Telephone Co Hager Paul Hedges Point Pleasant Bill Burnette Finels John E. Halliday Truman A. Morris

Birds Viewed By Students At Glouster Elementary

Children in the first three grades of Glouster Elementary School viewed birds of paradise Friday afternoon. Homer Vian brought three birds from his aviaries to explain life and color changes during mating season. One bird with a long feet tail delighted the pupils, and a Pekingese dog also captivated the class.

Glouster Birds of Paradise Homer Vian Vian

Social Notes of Glouster vivid midweek bridge and visits

Ed Ley hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at New St with two tables. B R Angle won first prize, Ernest Verton second, O A McDonald third. Guests included T A Noon, J Hedfelt, W Ferrell, H Atlas and N Johnston. A salad course followed. The Reeses entertained visitors Friday afternoon including Aries Hughes from Lackawana NY and David Hughes and son Lawrence from Crooksville.

Glouster Ed Ley New St B. R. Angle Ernest Verton O. A. McDonald T. A. Noon Josephine Hedfelt Wilma Ferrell Herman Atlas Norbert Johnston Thomas R. Reese Aries Hughes Lackawana N. Y David Hughes Lawrence Crooksville Ernest Byers Ted Fyers Winchester Mass Byers William Byers Ted Cecelia Chute Ed Leys William Owens, Jr Lynn Akron Cecelia Echsenkemober Lalla Danford M. E. Hoon New Marshfield Ernest Jones Columbus Zanesville John Morris Donald Price John Anne Dennison Dayton James Dennison Helen

Bobcats Set M A Pace and Ascani Paces Rushers

The Mid-American Conference football title race tightens as Western Michigan joins, with Miami Ohio Kent tied for first after week. Ohio University leads league offense with 397 yards and 102 allowed per game, while Tom Ascani tops rushers at 110 yards.

Western Michigan Miami Western Reserve Ohio University Ohio Kent Baldwin-Wallace Bradley Bowling Green Marshal Morris Harvey Toledo Cincinnati Tom Ascani Dave Andrzejewski Bob DeChristofaro

OSU Illinois Grid Clash Heads Weekend slate

Illinois visits Ohio State for a Big Ten showdown as both teams aim to build on recent big wins. The weekend slate includes about two dozen games with several out-of-state rivals. Ohio State eyes a strong home crowd and a return to form after a coast-to-coast win.

Fritz Howell Columbus Illinois Ohio State Buckeye Pennsylvania Indiana Kentucky Michigan West Virginia Stanford California Bears Bobby Watkins Watkins Ohio Buckeyes Heidelberg Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Denison Mount Union Big Red Bill Martin Wittenberg Birst Gil Hodges Brooks Sterling Yankee Cincinnati William and Mary Allie Reynolds Navy Bearcats Marquette Robinson Miami Ravier Harvard Rome Mariage

Cadmus High Gridders To Open With Wildcats

Cadmus High School to debut its first football team in nearly 20 years with a 7 30 p m kickoff Tuesday vs Mer cer ville High on the Rio rand o High School gridiron Coach Gerald Wagner a Welshmen mentor from Centerville notes limited pad time but expects competitive play against Gallia county league favorites Mercerville Coach Raymond Baldwin Wagner lists starter lineup including Ashworth Lanter Milam Day and Stumbo Officials named Schuldt with a second official to be chosen Cadmus adds veterans Edwards Edmonds Daniels Myers Smith Stumibo Edwards Norman Landers Farney and Miller on the roster

Gallipolis Cadmus High School Mercerville High School Riorando Gerald H Popey) Wagner Centerville High School Cadmus Redskins Wagner Wildcats Raymond Baldwin Department of Education Cadmus Vinton George Ashworth Richard Lanter Stumbo Billy Strait Wayne Day Mercerville Alfred GC Schuldt Schuldt Cadmus Grid Jerry Edwards Everett Edmonds Harold Daniels Henry Myers Don Smith Tim Stumibo Larry Ewards Leland Norman Ray Landers Ronald Farney Arnold Miller

Yankees Rally as Stengel Uses Kuzava for Dodgers

The Yankees won yesterday as Casey Stengel turned to Bob Kuzava in relief during the eighth inning against the Dodgers. Pitcher Jim McDonald handled batting practice last year while Stengel used Casey Stengel’s bullpen move. Coaches Frank Crosetti and outfielder Bill Renna celebrated birthdays, with Crosetti turning 43 and Renna 27.

Jim McDonald Yankees Casey Sten Dodgers Oro Bob Kuzava Frank Crosetti Bill Renna Frankie Renna

Red Birds Rehire Keane to Manage 1954 Team

Johnny Keane, who guided the Columbus Red Birds for two seasons, signed to manage the American Association club in 1954. General Manager George H. Sisler Jr. praised Keane as an outstanding manager and noted the team’s plan to field capable players next year.

Columbus Johnny Keane Columbus, Red Birds George H. Sisler Jr

Auxiliary Plans to Attend State Conclave

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall. Plans were made for six members to attend the fall conference at Lithopolis: Mrs. Hazel Lunsford, Mrs. Leona Orme, Miss Josephine Hedfelt, Mrs. Lena Maxwell, Mrs. Thelma Chappelear, and Mrs. Esther Lamborn.

Class To Meet Thursday In Methodist Church

GLOUSTER The Orpsh Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in the church social room. Those who did not bring articles for the silent action last month are requested to do so this month.

The Methodist Church

Chauncey Personal News and Social Visits Across Town

Chauncey area residents share social calls with neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Hanning in Glouster and Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner Athens Route 4. The report notes a 1951 wedding anniversary and mentions word counts and records from a writing event, with various visits by Barker, Gardner, and Reeves households, reflecting local social ties.

Chauncey Glenna Gamwell Pamela Bill Kelly Marthe Fussell Robert Hanning Glouster Ralph Barker Lucy Barker Harold Barker Sue Ann Rene Athens Iera Charles Fender Colum Union Snene Karl Gardner Guy Gardner Athens Ray Gardner Basil Ray Smith Ath Osens Lee Schoonover Gladys Barnhard Frances Howard Barnhard Westerville Chauncey- Dover William Forsyth Chagrin Fails Dan Forsyth Ray Cheesman May Reeves Nelsonville Beulah Robinson

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