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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1953
Page
4
The article notes the secret raising of the ship Congress from Lake Champlain, once part of Benedict Arnold’s fleet at Valcour Island, still with solid oak planking after 176 years. It mentions locals and a wish for a new Saline theater as children and families seek entertainment locally.
Last week twenty three boys reported for Hornets baseball practice. Ten are returning lettermen and twelve would be beginners. Coach Mario Marchisio notes progress and that each boy will be tried in at least two positions.
Thirteen candidates answered coach John Padjen’s call for trackmen with only one returning veteran, dashman Joe Graf. Eight novices join Saline High’s 1953 squad while losses of Jerry Gonser, Egon Gross, and Howard Braun reduce prospects. Graf is favored in the 60 yard dash at Mount Pleasant’s Chip Relays. Milan’s Carl Shelton is the other Huron League invitee.
The Saline squad aims to improve as ten lettermen plan to return and lift current hopes after a rough run with only one win. If they show normal progress, the group could turn things around this season.
The Hornets announce a busy baseball slate listing games against Boysville Flat Rock Milan Dundee Roosevelt Chelsea Lincoln and other foes. Key dates include April 9 14 16 21 28 and May 5 7 12 14 19 with home and away matchups across venues.
The Friday Nite League saw Frank's Texaco Service and B and B Recreation both win 3 to highlight a tight finish. Neither team posted a 2500 series and Frank's edged B and B by 44 pins, keeping B and B near the top as the standings stabilize after four weeks.
Hoeft’s Gulf Service led with a 2724 series as Ted Ormsby posted a 264 high single. Haviland’s Tavern, Hull’s Grocery, and B B Recreation were prominent with spares, strikes, and several players posting 600-plus series. Koernke led with 245 high game and 606 high series as standings form after a lively night.
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