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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1953

Page

8

New Orioles Boss Signals Tough Trade Policy

Baltimore area notes that Art Ehlers, new Orioles general manager, vows no easy trades with the Browns. He says all players are on the table if a deal benefits the Orioles and cash deals are unlikely. Clarence Miles adds Ehlers has authority to run the club, with attendance bonuses and funds to strengthen pitching.

George Bowen Baltimore Baltimore Orioles St. Louis Browns Browns Orioles Ae Ualises Art Ehlers Philadelphia Athletics Clarence W. Miles Moneymen Ehlers Mel Tiles jBood St. Louis Mia

Oberlin Swimoarers Become Landlubbers

Oberlin College swimmers face a drought and will train on dry land. Coach Bibler plans to prepare the team outdoors until winter when rain and snow replenish water supplies. Ralph:

Oberlin Bibler Oberlin Colelege Ivana Saltrin College Ralph

Lakers Beat College All Stars 77 to 58 in St Paul

Lakers dominate the College All Stars 77 58 as Clyde Lovelette scores 15 from the second period surge. Whitey Skoog adds 6, Dugie Martin 5 and Walter Dukes debuts for the Stars. Ernie Beck leads Iris with 13 points.

ST. Paul Lakers College All Stars Stars Clyde Lovelette Whitey

IHE Leaders Clash in Ohio Home and Home

The International Hockey League features a weekend Ohio set with Toledo and Troy facing off in home-and-home games. Toledo leads by a point while Troy aims to extend a four-game win streak as Cin-cinnati Mohawks struggle for form and Fort Wayne Milwaukee Louisville each press lower standings.

Cincinnati Toledo Troy Ohio Bupa Troy Bruits Feals Charits Louisville Milwaukee Colummn, Mation IHL New Haven Eastern Hockey Teague Cinicinnatis berthi _Bosh Rapids Fort Whyne

Dres Sen Refuses Sale Of Letter To O Malley

Former Brooklyn manager Charlie Dresen refuses to sell rights to a letter he sent Walter O Malley, Dodgers president, despite offers up to 2900. He and his wife Ruth will keep the letter, saying its value in reading is ten times higher for them. Dresen also rejected a 40000 one year contract, seeking a three year term to manage Oakland in the Pacific Coast League heat season.

Los Angeles Brooklyn Chatlie Dresson Walter O'Malley Dodgers Ruth Dresser Treswen Oakland

Watkins Regains Big Ten Scoring Lead in 20-19 Victory

In Chicago Bobby Watkins of Ohio State reclaimed sole possession of the Big Ten scoring lead after a 20-19 win over Wisconsin. Watkins has nine touchdowns for 54 points, topping Illinois’ Mickey Bates who sits second with 48.

Chicago Bobby Watkins Ohio State Wisconsin Watkins Tliinois Mickey Bates Syracuse

Noble Dean Wins Mont Vernon Pace at Yonkers

Noble Dean won the Mont Vernon Class A pace at Yonkers Raceway in 2: pulsed by Paul Vineyard. The victory came in a tight photo finish over Signal Po Diree, driven by Pete Losee. Third place went to Sandy Finga with Frank Safford at the reins. Noble Dean returned win prices of 3.30 and 2.70 after the upset over favorite.

Yonkers Noble Dean Mont Vernon Yonkers Raceway Paul Vineyard Pete Losee Thurd Sandy Finga Frank Safford Noble Dean

Benefit Grid Game Set at Middleport

The Middleport Athletic Association sponsors a night football game at Middleport Stadium between Buffalo High School and the Lakin Industrial School of West Virginia. Kickoff is 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the Athletic Association.

Middleport Middleport Athletic Association Buffalo High School Lakin Industrial School West Virginia Middleport Stadium the Athletic Association

Giardello Seeks Title Shot After Eastern Parkway Victory

Philadelphia middleweight Joey Giardello won a bruising 10 round decision over Wal Cartier at Eastern Parkway Arena. The victory, his sixth straight, put him in position to challenge champion Bobo Olson, with Giardello proposing fights with Gavilan Turpin or Olson to secure a title chance. Cartier suffered facial cuts, while Giardello sustained eye injuries but remained dominant late.

Brooklyn Joey Giardello Philadelphia Wal Turpin Olson England Giardello Pierre Langlois Joey Giambra Ernie Duranda Charley Homez Johnny Saxton Ciardello Carlier Joey Garth Panter Salt Lake Cartier

Seven sets of brothers on Littleton High football roster

Littleton Colorado. Coach Frank Gentile lists seven brother pairs on this year's Littleton High School football lineup. The Hansen, Hanzuck, Buck, Burke, Ashcroft, Clarke, and Robinson siblings all feature in the roster, preserving family pride in the program.

Littleton Colo Frank Gentile Jim Charles Hansen Leonard Tom Hanzuck Dave Bruce Buck Robert Burke Jack Mickey Ashcroft Ray John Clarke Gary Jim Robinson

Rickey Brother of Pirates Executive Dies in Portsmouth

Frank W. Rickey aged 65, brother of Branch Rickey of the Pittsburgh Pirates, died yesterday in Portsmouth. A former hone scout and farmer, he was born in Sciota County and lived in Lucasville. The Tulane football squad has one player from the north above the Mason-Dixon line, Bill Boallen, a tackle from College Point.

Frank Rickey Portsmouth Frank W. Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Branch Rickey Wasterday Hasenall Sciata County Lucasville Tulane Mason-Dixon Line Bill Boallen College Point Atl

No. 1 Massillon hosts Warren in Friday high school clash

Massillon Tigers, five time state champions and ranked No. 1, host Warren Panthers in Massillon stadium before about 20 000 fans. Warren rises to No. 2 after beating Benedictine while Massillon seeks a sixth straight state title. The weekly poll lists Fremont Ross Ursuline and St. Marys Memorial entering the top bracket.

Fritz Howell Columbus UPI Foot- Bath Massillon Tigers Warren Panthers Chuck Biffle Portsmountly Mansfield Cleveland Benedictine Benedictine Skein Dayton Chamisnade Philadelphia Portsmouth Cincinnati Purcell Natch Middletown Fremont Ross Youngstown Ursuline St. Marys Memorial Ursuline Youngstown East Ohio Dayton Cham Ciney New Philadelphia Youngs. Ursuline Cl Sta. Marys Memorial Toledo DeVilbiss Lisbon Waite Hamilton Defiance Dayton Roosevelt Youngstown Raven Stubenville Canton Lehman Fairmont Akron St. Vincent Springfield Catholic Toledo Clay Urbana Marietta

Bucks Improve Says Hayes

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says the Buckeyes must improve as they face Northwestern after a win over Wisconsin. Northwestern has shown ground and air power, leads in total yardage, and recent games with Ohio State have been close. Hayes notes uncertainty on stopping Northwestern and names lineup changes including Tom Hagues starting at end and Dick Brubsker replacing the wing.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ghigo State Buckeyes Northwestern Hayes Bucks Wisconsin Wildcats Ohio State Vic Janowicz Tom Hagues Dean Dugger Dick Brubsker Shaker Heights Bob Joslin

Kluszewski Woodling Cup Defense Titles in 1953

Ted Kluszewski led National League first basemen with a .995 fielding percentage, committing seven errors in 1,351 chances. Gene Woodling tied for American League outfield fielding lead with a .996. Mele and Woodling shared top outfield honors. Johnny Logan led NL shortstops with a .975 mark. Al Schoendienst and Willie Jones rounded NL infield leaders. Woodling repeated as AL defensive laureate, while Glynn Avila Kell Carrasquel Lollar key defensive standouts across positions.

NEW York Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Redlegs Gene Woodling New York Yankees Kluszewski Associated Press Woodling Chicago Sam Mele Eaen Woedling Yankee Fychener Mele Johnny Logan Milwaukee Logan Red) Schoendienst Cardinals Willie Jones Phils Cleveland Bill Glynn Bobby Avila Glynn Avila Avery Boston George Kell Chico Carrasquel White Sox Sherman Lollar

Stroh's Capture Bowling Tourney Wins Elimination Title

Stroh's Bohemian Beers of Detroit won the Ninth Annual Elimination tournament by the Bowling Proprietors Assn of America with a 12 game score of 12 190. Pfeiffer's Beer of Detroit finished second with 12 085. The top two teams earn 1500 and 1000 and advance to the national championship in Detroit on Nov 23 and Dec 5. The Jockey Cooper team of Chicago finished third with 41 977 for 3155.

Cleveland Stroh’s Bohemian Beers Detroit Bowling Proprietors Assn America Pfeiffer’s Beer Jockey Cooper Chicago

Field Champion Crowned At Beagle Club Run

George, owned by E. V. Glenn, crowned field champion in the 6th annual licensed field trials of the Huntington Beagle Club near Galt. Smitty's Brownie, sired by Pragain Brownie, won the 15-inch class over a field of 34 dogs, securing the Noah Rose Trophy. The event spans three days with 12 to 15 inch Beagles competing and an annual meeting set for December 13 at Huntington Hotel.

Gallipolis George E. V. Glenn Coco W. Va Freeman's Ora Freeman Huntington Beagle Club Therof Chillicothe Gilliam Farms Galt Reserve Beagle Freeman’s Bullet Ilipolis Don la Fon Smitty’s|Beagle E. W. Smith Beagles Temperance Mich Noah’ Rose Noah Rose West Smitty Pragain Brownie Sunny Slope Trixie Monigrave Noah Rose Buck Run Ruff Mabel Short Thechester Ohio Glen Dale Huntington Hotel

Notre Dame Tops Nation. Navy Drops From Top Ten

Notre Dame remains first after a 27 14 win over Georgia Tech while Navy falls out of the top tier after a 9 6 loss to Penn State. Maryland Baylor Illinois West Virginia rise as Michigan State and Georgia Tech slip. USC climbs to seventh and UCLA rounds out the top ten with Oklahoma and Texas Christian matchups upcoming.

Vialea Purdue Michigan State Notre Dame Navy Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Michigan Southern California ULA Maryland West Virginia Baylor Illinois VMI Spartans California Oklahoma UCLA Ito South Carolina Texas Christian I Ilinois Penn State Mountaineers Oregon State USC Oregon Vanderbilt Kansas State Hinnois

Ohio U. poised for MAC battle with Western Michigan

Ohio University Bobcats near their first Mid American Conference title prep for a Kalamazoo clash with Western Michigan. Ascani leads OU with 64 rushing yards per carry while Larry Lawrence tops the passing totals. Dayton’s Bronco defense schemes to blunt OU’s aerial attack.

Ohio University Bobcats Broncos Western Michigan College Kalamazoo Widdoes Miami Western Michigan Bronco Jack Petoskey Ohio Tom Ascani Jim Justice Ascani Lester Carney Ted Jackson Charles Skipton John Ohman Char Jie Wilson Joe Deckman Larry Lawrence Bill Frederick Frederick Lawrence Lou Sawchik

Sport Shorts Feature Yale Florida State NFL Records

Jim Doughan of Yale is a center from New Haven near the Yale Bowl. Florida State lists 245-pound sophomore end Tom Feamster from Warwick Virginia as its heaviest player. The 1934 Detroit Lions opened with seven straight shutouts, a still-standing mark. Yale has played 69 games versus Connecticut colleges without defeat. Emil Siperke of Cleveland holds ABC bowling’s 299 game record, rolling six of them. Don Doheny, Michigan State captain, hails from Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan.

Florida State Tom Feamster Warwick Emil Siperke Cleveland ABC

Punting and Extra Point Rise as Key Football Weapons

The article notes new substitution rules boosting punting and the extra point as pivotal strategies. Army’s 14 13 upset of Duke demonstrates quick kicking and limited substitutions shaping outcomes, while USC and Penn show kick game effectiveness. Sixteen games have been decided by a one point margin this season, up from seven.

NEW York Army Duke Kck West Point Earl Blaik Blue Devils Southern California California Aramis Dantley USC George Zeke Bratkowski Maryland Bernie Faloney Michigan State Tom Yewele Alabama Bart Starr Penn Ed Gramignn Navy

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