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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

12

Australians Dominate Nationals Outlook in Forest Hills

Top contenders survive as Ashley Cooper sails into the semifinals with a 6 3 6 3 6 1 win over Budge Patty. Mal Anderson and Sven Davidson push for semis while Herbie Flam and Vic Sexias duel for a spot. In the women’s draw Althea Gibson meets Mary Hawton and Shirley Bloomer faces Marlene Hard.

ED Corrigan Forest Hills 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 sees Tsuyoshi Yamanka break the 800 meter freestyle world record with 9 minutes 25.5 seconds, surpassing Ford Konno’s 9:30.7 mark.

Tokyo Tsuyoshi Yamanaka Toyo Ford Konno United States

Basilio to Choose Crown If He Beats Robinson

Basilio would hold the middleweight title if he defeats Sugar Ray Robinson on September 23 at Yankee Stadium, forcing him to relinquish the welterweight crown under boxing commission rules. He expects a rematch contract if he wins and notes the welter title would be dropped. Basilio aims for about 152 pounds for the bout and projects a $300,000 purse, far above his $62,000 Boston rematch with Tony DeMarco.

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

Hill Climb at Marietta Sunday by Pioneer Club

The Pioneer Motorcycle Club of Marietta sponsors a Hill Climb in Marietta on Sunday with AMA membership required to enter. Riders from Athens Zanesville Newark Lancaster Charleston W Va and Indiana expected. Gates open 12 pm race starts 2 pm with first and second place trophies in all classes and a large prize for best time.

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

Ohio State Center Injured in Practice Scrimmage

Ohio State's fourth center Dan Frank joined three others on the injured list during Thursday practice. Coach Woody Hayes says Ed Breehl will start at center until Dan James returns. The report covers updates from Michigan State Purdue Indiana Wisconsin Illinois Northwestern Michigan Minnesota Iowa Notre Dame and Marquette as scrimmages continued.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Dan Frank Danny James Jerry Fields Don Crowl Woody Hayes Ed Breehl James Buckeye Michigan State Spartans Duffy Daugherty Blanche Martin River Rouge Mich Bob Bereich Summit Ill 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 Shetter IOWA John Nocera Youngstown Randy Duncan Bill Gravel Mike Hagler Notre Dame Jim Just Marquette

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights Several Visits

Chauncey residents report visits from Dayton Bartlett Columbus and Athens. Navy trainee Richard Bellar turns 19. Families relocate as Kenneth Reeves moves from New Mexico to Athens. Labor Day gatherings include Rutledge and Winholt families in Athens and Massillon. Birthdays and weddings noted with relatives in The Plains Maysville and Letart West Virginia funeral attendance.

Richard Bellar Bainbridge Kenneth Reeves New Mexico Reeves Athens 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

Public notices of visits and gatherings in local communities

Mrs Kollister and daughter Joan returned from a week in Columbus where they attended the State Fair. Weekend visitors included the Hillyers from Sagamore Michigan and Chauncey and Sophia West Virginia residents. The Ladies Club met at the school house. Plans for a family picnic at Rachelmacher Park on Sept 8 were made. A potluck followed. Youth Club activities included a meeting at the scout house and a wiener roast. Labor Day visits occurred at Oak Harbor and Old Man's Cave. A skating party at Dow's Roller Rink is planned for Sept 13 with public invited.

Jerry Robinson Columbus 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 Weyth Debbie Newark Chandler Fannin Janice Douglas Elmer Bright Jimmy Karen Pleasantville Harry Linscott Amesville Janice Love Old Man's Cave Ash Cave Bernice Thompson Hocking Bill Blair Hubert Sprague Lorena Oak Harbor Velma Wyeth West Virginia Dow’s

Mayors Visit France for Lafayette Anniversary Tour

Mayors from 19 American cities named after Lafayette depart Washington for France to mark the 200th anniversary of Lafayette Chavagnac, the famed hero's homeland.

Washington Marquis de Lafayette France Lafayette Chavagnac Lafayette

Parish and church events under Chauncey Churches

Chauncey Churches Church of Christ Parish with pastors Courtney and Zug schedules talks at Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield Greens Run and Chauncey Parish Night. Chauncey board meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m Parish prayer Wednesday at Taylor Ridge. Scout meeting Saturday at 2 p m at East Side Millfield School.

Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Hal Zug Courtney Trimble Taylor Ridge Millfield Robert Smith Greens Run Chauncey Mr. Zug Chauncey Board Chauncey Methodist Norman Dewire Church of God Millfield School

Lessons in Bridge West Virginia vaqibe 65 and a1098

The hand analyzed by Lee Downer of Tucson shows a bold line to secure a top score in duplicate bridge. Downer describes counting twelve tricks after dummy wins with king queen and heart support, then finessing clubs to force West's overcall ace and secure all the tricks for a large tan score.

Jimmy Maier Lee Downer Tucson Mr. Downer Dummy East West

Bridge Question on Two Hearts Response

South holds K J I 9 8 7 in spades and V A Q 8 E T 0 3 2 in hearts. After East bids 2 and West North pass, consider bidding two hearts or pass. If East now bids 3 diamonds, decide South’s best action and reasoning for game. Tomorrow’s answer.

Florida Mother Cleared of Assault Charges

In Tampa Florida on September 5 1957 Mrs Doris Worthington was freed after assault and battery charges against her were dropped. She had been accused of beating 14 year old Hope Lavern Brown during a vacation visit from Columbus Ohio.

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 was in a car waiting for her mother at a laundry when the car rolled down a hill and crashed into a truck. She was unhurt except for a scratch on her chin.

Conshohocken Jean Ann Hagan Jean Ann

Lions Club Considers New Projects At Chauncy Meeting

Chauncy Lions Club met with eight members on the athletic field. They agreed to provide eye glasses for children per the county nurse and milk for students in Chauncy Millfield and Sugar Creek schools. Recreation included pitching horseshoes.

Chauncey Lions Club Millfield Sugar Creek

Prayer Meeting Tonight at Chauncey Cottage Morristown

Cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be 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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