Chauncey’s Bobo Leads Ohio Openers With 51 Scoring Title Hint
Chauncey Dover star Hubert Bobo dominated opening games as Ohio high school football began. He scored seven touchdowns and piled up 335 rushing yards in Chauncey Dover’s 51-13 victory over Nelsonville, anchoring a strong wave of Week 1 results across the state including Massillon, Steubenville, Warren, and Upper Arlington.
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Chauncey
Bobo
Ohio
Fritz Howell
Columbus
Fuzzy” Faust
Dayton Chaminade Warriors
Fuzzy
Jerry
Hamilton
Big Blue
Butler County
Gem City
Associated Press
Massillon
Kings
Chuck Mather
Akron South
Steubenville
Big Red
Columbus Central
Warren
Cleveland Collinwood
Hubert Bobo
Little Chaunce-Dover
Nelsonville
Ben Kimbrough
Copley
Coventry
Ashland
Jim Rosebow
Willard
Gallipolis
Ironton
Pomeroy
Wahama
W. Va
Jay Kelton
Chauncey Dover
Upper Arlington
Miamisburg
Arlington
Phil van Deventer
Chuck Farmer
Columbus South
Jim Dickey
Dale Cox
Columbus North
Rock Hill
Tom Gill
McArthur
Dick Armstrong
Spartans Rated Top Yet Munn Sees Tough Road Ahead
EAST LANSING Michigan State is hailed as the top team in the country by The Associated Press pre season poll but coach Biggie Munn warns of a challenging rebuild as 15 lettermen depart including Don Coleman Bob Cary and Al Dorow. With 26 returners Munn touts a fast light offensive line and a two platoon backfield led by Don McAuliffe and the ponies Billy Wells and Leroy Bolden poised to provide speed and scoring threat.
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East Lansing
Michigan State
Associated Press
Spartans
Biggie Munn
Biggie
Munn
Don Coleman
Bob Cary
al Dorow
Doron
Ohio State Football Holds Second Scrimmage in Columbus
Ohio State University players prepare for the second scrimmage of the day in Columbus under Coach Woody Hayes. The focus is on refining the offense as the team receives coaching attention on improving the unit.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Woody Hayes
Hoyt Wilhelm Favored to Lead NL Earned Run Average
New York Giants rookie reliever Hoyt Wilhelm leads the National League in earned run average at 2.43 after 148 innings, aiming to become the first reliever to win the ERA crown. Behind him are Warren Hacker and Karl Drews as key challengers. In the American League Allie Reynolds tops with 2.15, followed by Mike Garcia and Bobby Shantz in the chase.
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NEW York
Hoyt Wilhelm
New York Giants
Associated Press
Wilhelm
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Chicago
Warren Hacker
Cubs
Karl Drews
Phillies
Reynolds
Cleveland
Mike Garcia
Garcia
Bobby Shantz
Philadelphia A
Shantz
Baseball League Leaders and Top Batsmen Summary
In the National League Musial St Louis leads in hits with 180 and batting at .336, while Robinson of Brooklyn has 101 runs. Sauer of Chicago tops home runs with 36, tied by Kiner of Pittsburgh. In the American League Fain of Philadelphia leads batting at .331, while Berra of New York has 95 runs and Doby of Cleveland drives in 96. Hiter minimal.
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Musial
St. Louis
Baumbholtz
Chicago
Robinson
Brooklyn
Sauer
Hodges
Thomson
New York
Schoendienst
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Fain
Philadelphia
W.W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Boston
Dickson
Lees
Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Highlight reshaped race
Club W L standings show New York Cleveland Boston and Philadelphia near top with tight gaps. Tuesday’s slate features New York at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland with probable pitchers listed, plus several key matchups across leagues and minor playoffs ongoing in Toronto Montreal and Kansas City Milwaukee.
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W. L. Pet
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Stekesei
Detroit
Miller
Houtteman
Porterfield
Garcia
St. Louis
McDermott
Pillette
Twilight
Byrd
Hooper
Fricano
Pierce
Dobson
Boston and Chicago Clash In Low Scoring Baseball Tilt
Boston scores 6 in the first and 2 in the seventh for an 8 run effort while Chicago posts 4 runs in the final two innings to secure 4. Parnell Niarhos Kretlow Lollar Johnson and Wights Grasso Klurtz Marlowe Newhouser Ginsberg are listed among the players and pitchers involved in the contest.
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Boston
Chicago
Parnell
Niarhos
Kretlow
Lollar
Johnson
St Louis and New York square off in late baseball clash
St Louis scores in three innings but falls to New York 12 to 11 as Brazile Clark Schmidt and Chambers share RBI duties. Brooklyn then defeats Cincinnati 11 to 6 with strong pitching from Podbielan Hiller and solid hits from Church Smith and Nuxhall.
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St. Louis
New York
Brazile
Clark
Schmidt
Chambers
D. Rice
Sarni
Maglie
Westrum
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Podbielan
Hiller
Church
Smith
Nuxhall
Landrith
Erskine
Black
Campanella
Dodgers Hit Pair of Homers to Beat Reds 11-5
Jackie Robinson and Duke Snider slugged two homers each to power the Dodgers past the Cincinnati Reds 11-5. Sal Maglie pitched a six hitter to lead the Giants past the St Louis Cardinals 12-1, his first complete game since August 30.
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Jackie Robinson
Duke Snider
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Sal Maglie
Giants
St.Louis Cardinals
Dodgers Giants Edge Rivals In Tight Logoed Standings
The Yankees lead Cleveland by 2 1/2 games while the Dodgers hold a three game edge over the Giants as 11 games remain. Carl Erskine and Sal Maglie shone in wins for Brooklyn and the Giants respectively with Jackie Robinson Duke Snider homering twice.
Cats Drill On Defense
Ohio University football resumes drills after a weekend layoff building a stronger defense over two weeks. Coach Widdoes aims to fix weaknesses before the Morris Harvey game on Sept. 27 in Charleston. Freshmen, coached by Rickey and Wren, draw 65 players and will remain separate from varsity practices with planned scrimmages.
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Bobcats
Ohio University
Ohio
Carroll Widdoes
Charleston
Morris Harvey
Frank Rickey
Bob Wren
Richey
Wren
Coalton to Meet J-T in Opener Friday Night
TRIMBLE Coalton High School will play Jacksonville Trimble Friday night in the Glouster Stadium. Coach Bob Sheskey announced the opener marks the season start for both schools as Coalton returns to six man football this year.
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Trimble
Coalton High School
Jacksonville Trimble
Glouster Stadium
Bob Sheskey
J-T Cardinals
Coalton
Cardinals
Glouster Field
Glouster
Rutland
McArthur
Chester
Pomeroy
Marietta
Chauncey-Dover
the Plains
Blues Top Milwaukeee In Playoff Opener Thriller
Pinch hitter Bob Marquis delivered a two run single with two outs in the ninth, giving Kansas City a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee in the opening game of the final American Association playoffs. Ernie Nevel slated to start for Kansas City in Game 2, with Don Liddle pitching for Milwaukee as the series heads toward the Little World Series.
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Milwaukee
Bob Marquis
Kansas City
Blues
Ernie Nevel
Don Liddle
Graziano Davey Bout Set for Chicago Stadium Fight
Rocky Graziano faces undefeated Chuck Davey in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. The nationally televised bout features Graziano favored to win as odds shorten from 12-5 to 9-5 after his rise from New York slums to middleweight contention.
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Chicago
Rocky Graziano
Chuck Davey
Michigan State
Graziano
New York
Tony Zale
Pos
Ohio Colt Stake Race at Lebanon Raceway
A featured Ohio colt stake race will highlight the Lebanon Raceway program tonight. The three year old pace with a $1000 divided purse will be run in the third and sixth races and attracts top entrants including Volo Volo Miss Gayworthy Honest Abby and Ida's Pride.
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Lebanon
Lebanon Raceway
Volo Volo
Miss Gayworthy
Honest Abby
Ida's Pride
Pro Frank Gelhot Wins Southern Ohio PGA Title
Cincinnati report states Frank Gelhot, 43, Clovernook pro, defeated 36 others Monday to retain the Southern Ohio PGA championship on his home course. Gelhot previously won the Ohio Open at Dayton last month and the Dayton event last year with a two under par 71 69 140.
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Cincinnati
Frank Gelhot
Gelhot
Dayton
Syracuse's Winged T Play Drives Orange Offense
Syracuse coach Floyd Schwartzwalder describes a versatile unbalanced winged T series in which the quarterback fakes to the full back then hands to the left halfback Ed Debrowolski for a dive and a possible pass as Syracuse gains yardage.
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Floyd Schwartzwalder
Syracuse
N. Y
NEA
Ed Debrowolski
Baumholtz Surges With .457 Week Threatening Musial
Frankie Baumholtz of the Cubs roared to a .457 pace last seven days, going 16 for 35 and closing to 11 points behind Stan Musial. Musial held the overall NL lead at .336 as Hank Sauer and Ralph Kiner battled in home runs with 37 and 36 respectively. Ted Kluszewski remained in pursuit with .318 as Dale Mitchell faded.
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New York
Stan Musial
Ferris Fain
Musial
Frankie Baumholtz
Chicago Cubs
Stan
Bruin
Baumholtz
Cubs
Baumbholtz
Brooklyn
Fain
Cleveland
Dale Mitchell
Mitchell
Cincinnati
Ted Kluszewski
Ted
Hank Sauer
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Sauer
Larry Doby
Luke Easter
Easter
Doby
Belpre Tops Little Reds in Parkersburg Scrimmage
Belpre Eagles powered three first half touchdowns to beat Parkersburg High School 20 to 6 on Saturday night. Bob Koehnlein Roger Robinson and Ray Tucker scored for Belpre. Robinson and Tucker added extra points in the third period after runs by Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Belpre
Little Reds
Bob Koehnlein
Roger Robinson
Ray Tucker
Eagles
Robinson
Tucker
Reds
Jack Burner
Lit- Belpre
Louis Picks Walcott by KO in Six Rounds
Former champ Joe Louis predicts Jersey Joe Walcott will win the heavyweight title in a knockout within six rounds. Louis spoke in Cincinnati during a business trip, noting Walcott's smart left hand and Marciano’s vulnerability to it. Louis has defeated Walcott and Marciano in past bouts.
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Cincinnati
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Joe Louis
Walcott
Louis
Marciano
Joe
Boxing Roundup From Cities Across the Nation
The Associated Press reports last night’s boxing results with multiple bouts. Joey Dejohn stopped Irish Bob Murphy in Syracuse while Johnny Gonsalves outpointed Georgia Araujo in Boston. Giardello edged Georgie Small in Brooklyn and Fabela Chavez beat Jimmy Savala in San Francisco. Waldo Fusaro defeated Dave Shade in Chicago and Harvey Fallon stopped Rocky Gatlin in New Orleans. Fidie Moniz outpointed Barry Allison in Holyoke.
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Associated Press
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N. Y
Joey Dejohn
Bob Murphy
San Diego
Calif
Boston
Johnny Gonsalves
Oakland
Georgia Araujo
Providence
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Brooklyn
Joe Giardello
Philadelphia
Georgie Small
San Francisco
Fabela Chavez
Compton
Jimmy Savala
Madera
Chicago
Waldo Fusaro
Milan
Italy
Dave Shade
Detroit
New Orleans
Harvey Fellon
Rocky Gatlin
Thenkenner
Holyoke
Mass
Fidie Moniz
Fall River
Barry Allison
Westover Air Force Base
Farewell Program Held For Rev Earl Mohler In Chauncey
About 150 friends from five Hocking Valley Parish churches attended a farewell service for Rev Earl Mohler. He leaves to become pastor of Wickliff Church in Ohio. A 15 minute hymn sing opened the event with multiple musical tributes from local choirs and couples.
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Chauncey
Hocking Valley
Earl Mohler
Trimbie
Mr. Mohler
Church of Christ
Wickliff
Ohio
Christine Brown
Lucy Harvey
Roy Byers
Dianne Swart
Taylor Ridge
Violet Chesser
Roberta Murvey
Patricia Dehman
Janis
Servicemen Visit Homes on Leave
Chauncey Dover High School welcomed servicemen Olbers and Collins on short leaves. Don Olbers of Chauncey is home 15 days after finishing recruit training in Bainbridge Maryland and will enter naval aviation school in Florida after leave. Eddie Collins in the Air Force is home five days after training at Geneva New York and Grenner air base New Hampshire and will return to Grenner base then possibly transfer to Amarillo Texas for jet mechanic training.
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Don Olbers
Bainbridge
Olbers
Airmens School
Naval Aviaion
Florida
Eddie Collins
Air Force
Geneva
N. Y
Grenner Air Base
New Hampshire
Collins
Grenner
Amarillo
Texas
Inside the park homer caps late rally in tense ninth
In a dramatic ninth with two out and bases loaded, a hometown star hits an inside the park homer as four runners score but a baserunner failing to touch third is ruled out. Only the runners from second and third count, making two runs valid.
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Bill Handler
Dodgers
Tony Lazzeri
Yankee
Danny Litwhiler
Phillies
Pheasant Season Sets Conservative Limit On Declining Birds
The Ohio Wildlife Council announces a conservative hunting season from November 15 to 30 due to a drop in bird populations. The notice lists limits and hours for pheasant, grouse, ducks, geese, coot, partridge, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and woodchuck across various dates and times.
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Columbus
Ohio Wildlife Council
High School Grid Schedule For Saturday
B L S at Athens. Gallipolis at Pt Pleasant. Col St Marys at Logan. Middleport at Wahama. The Plains at Nelsonville. Oak Hill at Wellston. Belpre at McArthur. Coalton at Trimble Glouster at Rutland. Ravenswood at West Union. Muskingum Valley League Glouster at Dresden. Crooksville at New Concord. Caldwell at New Lexington. M and M at Roseville. Lash Res at Philo.
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Athens
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Col. St. Marys
Logan
Middleport
Wahama
Plains
Nelsonville
Oak Hill
Wellston
Belpre
McArthur
Coalton
Trimble
Glouster
Chester
Rutland
Ravenswood
West Union
Muskingum Valley League
Dresden
Crooksville
New Concord
Caldwell
New Lexington
Roseville
Philo
Combat Infantry Badge Awarded to Chauncey Man in Korea
Pfe Leo Hammond of Chauncey Ohio receives the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. An automatic rifleman with Company B 5th Infantry Regiment Hammond joined the Army in August 1951 and arrived in Korea in February 1952.
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Korea
Pfe
Leo Hammond
Lillian
Chauncey
Ohio
25Th Infantry Division
5Th Infantry Regiment
Hammond
Mrs. Freeman to Reside Near Base
Mrs. Robert Freeman leaves for Biloxi Mississippi where she will live while her husband serves near Keesler Air Force Base. Their 3-D Freeman is enrolled in radio technical school at Keesler.
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Chauncey
Robert FE Freeman
Biloxi
Miss
Freeman
Radio Technical
Keesler Air Force Base
Clyde Canter Enrolls as Freshman at OU
Chauncey Clyde L Canter has enrolled at Ohio University as a freshman and plans to major in photography. A Chauncey Dover High School graduate, he worked four years in the Air Force including time in Korea and was discharged in June.
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Chauncey
Clyde L. Canter
Ohio University
Chauncey-Dover High School
Canter
Air Force
Korea
Old Dexter Church Homecoming Events and Local Honors
A homecoming is planned at Old Dexter Church on October 5 with a basket lunch at noon. Star Grange recently held an open meeting with 85 attendees. Deputy master Earl Starkey awarded 50 year certificates to Cash Smith Columbus Frank Nelson Fred Nelson Walter Holliday Dexter. Twenty five year pins went to John Holliday Mrs Cash Smith Mildred Wells Wilkesville. Wellsian died last week. Guests included Ray Minor and Lill Minor Gerald Minor. Dwight Mutchler Athens and Mattie Halliday hosted. Other visitors were F G Mutchler Rutland and Ray Halliday Wellston. Mary Will visited Charleston. Ray Nicholson and Mrs. John Parsons of Pennsylvania traveled to Huntington for the death of her brother Grover Adkins. Imogene Arrowood and daughter accompanied them home. Mrs James Nicholson.
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Ray Minor
Lill Minor
Gerald Minor
Dwight Mutchler
Athens
Mattie Halliday
F. G. Mutchler
Rutland
Ray Halliday
Wellston
Mary Will
Charleston
Ray Nicholson
Huntington
Grover Adkins
Imogene Arrowood
John Parsons
Pennsylvania
James Nicholson
Riggle Family Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Harry E. Riggle and daughter Pamela Sue returned to Columbus after a 10 day visit with Mrs. Riggle's parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Canter in Columbus.
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Columbus
Chauncey
Harry E. Riggle
Pamela Sue
Weekend Visitors Grace Chauncey at Rice Thomas Home
Mrs. Shirley Thomas of Logan spent the weekend visiting at the Rice Thomas home.
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Chauncey
Shirley Thomas
Logan
Rice Thomas
Beacon Named for Mount Beacon Signal Fires
Beacon New York derives its name from beacon fires once lit atop Mount Beacon to warn Washington at Newburgh of British movements along the Hudson River.
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Beacon, N. Y
Mount Beacon
Washington
Newburgh
Hudson River
Miller earns promotion from Mattoon to Three I League
Middleport Miller, 20, son of Gail and Mrs. Miller of Lincoln Street, returns from summer with the Ohio Valley Farm Club of the Cincinnati Reds in Mattoon Illinois. The former Middleport High athlete pitcher is advanced to the Three I League with Iowa in Class B for his record this summer.
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Malcolm
Micky) Miller
Mattoon
Ill
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati Reds
Miller
Gail Miller
Lincoln St
Iowa
First NCAA cross country meet founded in 1938
Ralph H. Young, Michigan State director of athletics, founded and promoted the first NCAA cross country meet in 1938, establishing a key event for college distance running.
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Ralph H. Young
Michigan State
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