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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

10

Australians Poised for National Tennis Final Showdown

In Forest Hills, Ashley Cooper dominates Budge Patty 6-3 6-3 6-1 to reach the semifinals, signaling an all Australian final possibility alongside Mal Anderson and Vic Seixas. The women's brackets advance with Althea Gibson and Marlene Hard winning to reach the semis.

ED Corrigan Forest Hills N. Y Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Ashley Cooper Budge Mal Anderson Luis Ayala Chile Cooper Vic Sexias Herbie Flam Anderson Ayala Sven Davidson Sweden United States Cliff Mayne Fort Monmouth N. J Mayne Neale Fraser Patty Althea Gibson Mary Hawton England Marlene Hard

Japanese Swimmer Sets 800-Meter World Record

Tokyo based intercollegiate meet saw Tsuyoshi Yamanaka beat the 800-meter free world mark with 9 25.5. The previous record of 9 30 7 was held by Ford Konno of the United States.

Tokyo Tsuyoshi Yamanaka Toyo Ford Konno United States

Basilio Seeks Crown Shift If He Beats Robinson

Basilio must choose which title to keep if he defeats Sugar Ray Robinson at Yankee Stadium on Sept 23. The National Boxing Association indicated Basilio could shed the welterweight crown to remain a champion in one division. Basilio, a 30 year old Canastota onion farmer, eyes a potential rematch and a possible bout with Joey Giardello after Robinson.

Alexandria Bay N. Y Carmen Basilio Sugar Ray Robinson National Boxing Assn Basilio Robinson Joe Netro Johnny de John Joey Giardello Boston Tony DeMarco Canastota Guam

Hill Climb Set for Marietta Sunday

The Pioneer Motorcycle Club of Marietta will sponsor a hill climb this Sunday September 8 open to all AMA members. Location is one mile northwest of Marietta with red arrows guiding traffic. Riders expected from Athens Zanesville Newark Lancaster Charleston W Va and Indiana. Trophies for first and second in all classes and a large best time trophy. Gates open noon and racing at 2 PM.

Pioneer Motorcycle Club of Marietta Gerald Dye American Motorcycle Association Athens Zanesville Newark Lancaster Charleston W. Va Indiana

Ohio State Faces Center Injuries as Spring Practice Continues

Ohio State's football practice sees another center sidelined Dan Frank joins three other centers on the disabled list Coach Woody Hayes plans Ed Breeh to fill in until Danny James returns Punting eyes at Michigan State as Duffy Daugherty touts depth with Blanche Martin and Bob Bereich among top backs and receivers Illinois, Northwestern, Minnesota, Iowa, Notre Dame and Marquette also report scrimmage notes and injuries as spring drills proceed with players listed by position and status

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Dan Frank Danny James Jerry Fields Don Crowl Woody Hayes Ed Breeh James Buckeye Michigan State Spartans Duffy Daugherty Blanche Martin River Rouge Mich Bob Bereich Summit Purdue Nick Mumley Wayne Farmer Farmer Indiana Vic Jones Chuck Kelly Hoosiers Wisconsin Sydney Williams Milt Bruhn Illinois Illini Dave Rewerts Ken Sutter Bob Henderson Don Yeazel Jack Delveaux Northwestern Chip Holcomb Wildcats Wilmer Fowler Bob McKiever Michigan John Herrnstein Gary Prabst Chuck Teuscher Fred Julian Minnesota Billy Martin Chicago Bob Soltis Jerry Shetler IOWA John Nocera Youngstown Randy Duncan Bill Gravel Mike Hagler Notre Dame Jim Just Marquette

Chauncey Area Social Notes Include Birthdays and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ross of Dayton visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ross in Chauncey while other local guests came from Bartlett Columbus Athens Mar Met London W Va and Massillon to gatherings. Navy recruit Richard Bellar marked his 19th birthday at Bainbridge Maryland and Sheryl Dianne Skinner celebrated her first birthday with family in Chauncey.

Chauncey Clarence Ross Dayton Mr. Ross Fred Ross Charles Nicholas Bartlett Harry Bobo Harry Doughty Columbus James Bellar Athens Richard Bellar Bainbridge Kenneth Reeves New Mexico Reeves William McGowan Shelby Pearl Rutledge McGowan Floyd Hutchins Rutledge Harry Stevens Marmet W. Va George Rutledge Elaine London Albert Winholt Mary Lou Ruth Ann Massillon Elmer Morris Gerald Sharp Jo Ann Mary Ann Gerald Rus John Jackson the Plains Sheryl John Mullins John Lucinda van Meter Mildred Karr Oberlan Ohio Charles Messel Bickner Ind Messel

Local social notes from Colum bus area events

Mrs Kollister and daughter Joan returned from a week visiting the State Fair in Columbus. Weekend visitors included the Hillyers of Sagamore Mich and Mrs Bellar of Chauncey. Groups toured with Geneva Robinson and family and at Rachelmacher Park. The Ladies Club met and planned a Sept 8 family picnic. A potluck followed. Multiple Sunday visits to McArthur Pomeroy Newark Columbus Pleasantville listed. Youth Club met at the scout house with a wiener roast. Old Man's Cave Ash Cave visitors noted. Miss Janice Love moved from Hocking. Labor Day weekend guests at Oak Harbor. Dow Roller Rink skating party Sept 13 public invited.

Poston Kollister Joan Columbus Robert Hillyer Willie Hillyer Sagamore Mich Hazel Bellar Chauncey Gracie Stone Sophia W. Va Jerry Robinson Harvey Russell Washington, D. C Geneva Robinson Charles North Clelan Marilyn Billy Bill Hixson Pamela Rachelmacher Park Logan Dewey Hunter Walter Dorothy Penny Mike Clarence Smith Clyde Sedwick Gary Carson School House Norval South Norvelle Shirley James Blackford Foster Jordan Roger McArthur W. H. South Pomeroy Steve Weyt Hocking Bill Blair Hubert Sprague Jimmy Lorena Oak Harbor Velma Wyeth West Virginia Dow’s Roller Rink

Mayors Visit Lafayette’s Home Town in France

Mayors from 19 American cities named after Marquis de Lafayette departed Washington for France to mark the 200th anniversary of Lafayette Chavagnac Lafayette’s birthplace.

Washington Marquis de Lafayette France Lafayette Chavagnac Lafayette

Church Speakers and Services Across Local Parishes

Parishes Chauncey Churches and related groups list pastors Chauncey Gil bert Courtney Hal Zug and Robert Smith speaking at Trim ble Taylor Ridge Millfield Greens Run Chauncey Parish Night and special music Chauncey board meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Chauncey Methodist Norman Dewire Millfield Methodist Norman Church of God Unified service in charge of Fred Crabtree Thursday prayer meeting Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Sunday schools worship services and evangelistic services with midweek prayer and scout meeting Saturday at East Side Millfield School

Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug Courtney Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith Greens Run Chauncey Zug Chauncey Board Chauncey Methodist Norman Dewire Church of God Fred Crabtree Morristown Helen Tatman Pilgrim Raymond Pidcock

Lessons in Bridge NORTH (D) 1AK 10763

The article recounts a bridge hand played by Lee Downer of Tucson. Downer analyzes a high level play aiming for a top score, detailing the sequence from dummy and the key spade, diamond, and club plays that secured ten tricks after a calculated bluff and the opponent's duck.

East West

Bridge bidding dilemma with 60 part score in hearts

South holds K I 9 8 7 T, Y A Q 8 E T, 0 3 2 h A 4. With 24 balanced pattern and partner likely short in hearts, bid two hearts. If West and North pass and East ventures three diamonds, South must decide the next move.

Florida Drops Charges Against Girl's Mother

A Tampa mother, Doris Worthington, had assault and battery charges dropped in Peace Justice Court. She was accused of beating 14 year old Hope Lavern Brown, a Columbus Ohio schoolgirl, on August 17 during a vacation visit.

Tampa Fla Columbus Ohio Doris Worthington Peace Justice Court Hope Lavern Brown

Luck Rides With Girl as Car Hits Truck

In Conshohocken Pa a two year old girl Jean Ann Hagan waited in a car that rolled down a steep hill and crashed into a truck. She was knocked to the floor but suffered only a chin scratch and remained unhurt.

Conshohocken Jean Ann Hagan Jean Ann

Lions Club Proposes New Projects At Chauncey Meeting

The Chauncey Lions Club met with eight members present on the athletic field. Members approved providing eye glasses for children per the county nurse and milk for students at Chauncey Millfield and Sugar Creek schools. Recreation featured horse shoes.

Chauncey Lions Club Millfield Sugar Creek

Prayer Meeting Tonight at McKinney Home Morristown Holiness Church

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney Friday at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey — Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

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Montebello Calif Shirley Bloomer Louis Brough Beverly Hills Dorothy Knode Miss Brough Ann Haydon Midwest Ohio State Syear Goodyear Union Athens, Ohio C. William O'Neill Salem Cincinnati Ohio River Conneaut Lake Erie Susan South Chauncey Churches Scout Meeting East Side Millfield School By Oswald Jacoby North Jimmy Maier Lee Downer Tucson Mr. Downer Dummy Florida America Platt W. Union Beasley & Mathews Bob Marion FORD
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