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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1949

Page

7

Moore Bivins Fight Postponed in Toledo

Toledo boxing commissioner Herry Collins announced the postponement of a 10 round bout between Archie Moore of Toledo and Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland. Bivins injured his left ankle in a workout and cannot fight as scheduled. The bout is reset for April 11.

Toledo INS Herry Collins Archie Moore Jimmy Bivins Cleveland C. J. Paule The Boxing Commission Bivins

California Lad Sets New Broad Jump Mark

George Brown of Jordan High School Los Angeles sets a new national interscholastic broad jump record with 25 feet 2 inches, surpassing Jesse Owens 24 feet 114 inches from 1933. Brown’s coach predicts he will reach 26 feet by season end.

Los Angeles INS George Brown Jordan High School Jesse Owens East Tech High Cleveland Brown

Ohio State Denies Krall Plans To Quit

Rumors swirl that Jerry Krall may leave Ohio State. The athletic department denies the claim while Krall faces a test at fullback to replace Joe Whisler. His scholastic standing is fine and he could regain eligibility if he passes physiology.

Ohio State Krall Buckeye Joe Whisler

Hunter and Wright to collide in Cleveland Arena bout

Cleveland light heavyweight Chuck Hunter and Reading Pa fighter Chubby Wright sign to fight in a 10 round bout at the Cleveland Arena a week from Monday. Brooklyn’s Artie Levine meets Portland Ore’s dynamite Dick Wagner in the 10 round feature.

Hunter, Wright Cleveland Fight Cleveland INS Chuck Hunter Chubby Wright Reading Cleveland Arena Artie Levine Brooklyn Dynamite Dick Wagner Portland Ore

Judge Denies Pair Writ for Reinstatement

New York. Judge Conger refused to grant an injunction reinstating Max Lanier and Fred Martin to organized baseball pending the outcome of their $2.5 million damage suit. He said complex issues require a trial to decide both fact and law, including alleged pressure by Commissioner Chandler and whether baseball is interstate commerce under antitrust law. The players plan to appeal.

NEW York Max Lanier Fred Martin St. Louis Cardinal Circuit Court of Appeals Edward A. Conger Lanier Martin John L. Flynn Conger Lanier and Martin A. B. Chandler U. S. Supreme Court Flynn Supreme Court

Final Week Opens in 2¢-Day ABC Bowling Meet

The 46th American Bowling Congress tournament enters its last week of a 57 day run in Atlantic City. Leaders include Jimmie Smith of South Bend for the five man crown with 1332 in doubles by Van Boxel and Bernhardt, while Bernard Rusche holds the singles lead at 716.

Atlantic City Donald van Boxel Green Bay Wisc Gene Bernhardt Sturgeon Bay Wis George Rudolph George Ryan Waukegan Ill Bernard Rusche St. Bernard Walter Lachowski Erie

Detroit Team Falls Bit Short of Top Ten

Detroit Coca Cola Bottling Co. failed to crack the top ten in the five man event at the 46th American Bowling Championships in Atlantic City. The team totaled 2894 pins, four behind tenth place, while the leaders are the Jimmie Smiths of South Bend Indiana with 3027. No change in the standings.

Detroit Atlantic City INS Coca-Cola Bottling Co Jimmie Smiths South Bend Ind

Barons Get Slim Cut From Playoff Series

The Cleveland Barons were ousted from the Calder Cup Playoffs by Hershey earlier this week and each player received $380 as their share of the series. A year earlier, when Cleveland won the Calder Cup, players earned about $1,400 each.

Barons Cleveland INS Cleveland Barons Hershey Cleveland Packsters

Ohio Wesleyan hosts 1949 track schedule with 10 rivals

Ohio Wesleyan track will host 10 Ohio colleges in 1949 including Ohio Northern Capital Heidelberg Cincinnati Otterbein Baldwin Wallace Case Denison Wooster Dayton Akron Oberlin and a Ohio conference day. The Bucks and Irish renew their series April 16 after a Texas tour where they won three and lost two against Texas and Texas A&M.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Ohio College Ohio Northern Capital Heidelberg Cincinnati Otterbein Baldwin- Wallace Casey Denison Wooster Dayton Akron Roberlin Ohio Bucks and Irish Pucks University of Texas Texas Aggies Texas

Londos Carnera Draw In Detroit World Championship Match

Ageless Jim Londos, age 48, wrestled Primo Carnera to a draw before 9,472 Detroit fans. The gate totaled $18,061 as the two claimed a version of the world wrestling championship.

Detroit INS Jim Londos Londos Primo Carnera

All Star Cagers Clash at Madison Square Garden

New York AP reports the fourth annual All Star game at Madison Square Garden features hand-picked East and West squads. Sponsored by the New York Herald Tribune for its Fresh Air Fund, the collegiate clash closes the season tonight.

NEW York Madison Square Garden The New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund

Buckeyes Return to Practice Ahead of Ohio Wesleyan Game

Ohio State University baseball resumes practice in Columbus after a spring training tour in Texas. The season opens against Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware on April 12, with the home opener against Notre Dame on April 14. Governor Lausche is to throw out the first ball.

Columbus Texas Ohio State University Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Notre Dame Frank J. Lausche

Pittsburgh Walker Deni to Race in Local 15k Event

John M. Deni of Pittsburgh, the National A A U 40 kilometer walking champion, will compete April 24 in a 15 kilometer walking race sponsored by the Frank Darwin Post of the American Legion. Another entrant will be Chris Clegg, the English walking star.

Hamilton John M. Deni Pittsburgh Frank Darwin Post The American Legion Chris Clegg

Buckeye Freshman Fullback Dick Corless Leaves OSU

Columbus AP reports Dick Corless of Akron, a first string full back on Ohio State University freshman squad last fall, has dropped out of school, the Buckeye athletic department announced yesterday.

Columbus Dick Corless Akron Ohio State University Buckeye Athletic Department

Wittenberg Choir Sings Last Words Of Christ Friday

The 42 voice Wittenberg College choir performs The Seven Last Words of Christ at Zion Lutheran Church Friday at 8 p m. The program includes Dubois Easter oratorio and five a cappella numbers plus two preludes by Ruth Whittington. Soloists include Margaret Rommel soprano John Bennett Ham baritone and Paul Mattes tenor with Margaret Rankin at the piano.

Christ Wittenberg College Zion Lutheran Church Bloss Becker Gretchaninoff Grau Mueller Ruth Whittington Karg Elert Beghon Mulet Margaret Rommel John Bennett Ham Paul Mattes Springfield Margaret Rankin Leetonia

Miami Nine Wins Two In Tennessee Doubleheader

Miami University defeated Marysville College in a baseball doubleheader in Marysville Tennessee, taking game one 10 4 and game two 3 2. The Oxford Ohio team showed sharp infield play throughout both games.

Marysville

Wood Upsets Top Seed in Bermuda Tennis semifinal

Sidney B. Wood of New York, unseeded, defeated top seed Don McNeil of New York in the Bermuda tournament semifinal. The score was 10-8, 1-6, 6-2.

Hamilton Bermuda Sidney B. Wood New York Don McNeil Wood

U S Italy Netters Tie in Rome Match Ups

In Rome the United States and Italy tied in an international tennis tourney. Frank Parker of Los Angeles defeated Rolando Del Bello 6-3 6-2 7-5. Gianni Cucelli beat Budge Party of Los Angeles 6-2 6-0 5-7 6-4.

Rome United States Italy Frank Parker Los Angeles Rolando del Bello Gianni Cucelli Budge Party

North Canton Sweeper Brings Parade of Stars This Weekend

A weekend parade of bowling stars arrives at Canton Recreation sweepstakes with top names from Cleveland and Chicago, including Willard Taylor, Joe Breit, Jim Pocta, Connie Schwoegler, and Andy Varipapa. The event runs through April 10 with multiple squads, matches, and a 1280-entry handicap sweeper.

North Canton Canton Cleveland Steubenville Akron Ashtabula Urichsville Barberton Chagrin Falls Port Clinton Canton Recreation Mickey Caracillo Massillon Larry Tuma George Brandt Avon Lake Johnny Hunt Bob Storch Carton Elyria Avon

Green Senators Almost Sure To Finish in Second Division

Washington Senators face a weak lineup leading with few established stars and a shaky pitching corps. Manager Joe Kuhel hopes Buddy Lewis return, Ed Robinson power, and a solid defense could spark an unexpected fourth-place finish after a cautious assessment of 1949 prospects.

Green Senators Leo H. Petersen United Press Orlando Fla Washington Senators Joe Kuhel Buddy Lewis

Educator To Talk TRS At Reedurban Church

Helen McCall Tewes noted specialist on young children and lecturer for the University of Michigan extension service will speak Sunday at 10 30 a m in Reedurban Community Church. Her father Rev J E McCall is pastor. She has taught in several school systems and at Plymouth Teachers College Connecticut State Teachers College Western Michigan College of Education and the University of Michigan.

Helen McCall Tewes University of Michigan Extension Service Reedurban J. E. McCall University

Argentina Enacts Alien Registry Law

In Buenos Aires on April 2, Argentina began enforcing a new registration law for non citizens with immigration authorities and police. Hundreds registered as required. Tourists and temporary residents may not work, and those without credentials face jail or fines.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Fight results by the Associated Press

In New York Kid Gavilan beat Ike Williams in a non title bout by points. In Indianapolis Johnny Denson won a decision against Chet Harter. In Tacoma Bernard Docusen defeated Mile Savage by points. In San Diego Hank Hering outpointed Jimmy Shans in a 10 round match.

New York Kid Gavilan Havana Ike Williams Trenton N. J Indianapolis Johnny Denson Chet Harter Fort Wayne Ind Tacoma Bernard Docusen New Orleans Mile Savage Seattle San Diego Calif Hank Herring Jimmy Shans FEI Centro

Exhibition Baseball Results From City and Surrounding Games

Cincinnati defeated Detroit 8 to 2 in 10 innings while New York beat Boston 4 to 3 in 10. Philadelphia edged Boston 5 to however St. Louis beat St. Louis 8 in an unspecified matchup. Several games were canceled due to rain.

Associated Press Cincinnati Detroit New York Boston City Philadelphia St. Louis

Methodist Bishop Werner To Speak Final Lenten Address

Bishop Hazen G. Werner will deliver the final Lenten address at the First Christian Church Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Ohio area bishop, born in Detroit, has served as professor and pastor, and authored two books. Canton district head Dr W W Dieterich presides, with L H Naumann assisting. Louisville High School choir and Mildred Fromm on organ.

Methodist H. G. Werner Hazen G. Werner Ohio Methodist Church Werner The Drew Theological Seminary Detroit Flint Mich Dayton Board of Education Board of Missions and Church Extension Masonic Lodge Kiwanis Club Alph Tau Omega Fraternity W. W. Dieterich Canton L. H. Naumann Louisville Evelyn Close Terry Mildred Fromm

E U B Units Groundbreaking for New Canton Church

Ground will be broken next Saturday at 3 p m for a Parsonage chapel unit of the Whipple Heights Mission at 11th st and Whipple rd NW. The Ohio Conference EUB will oversee the $18 000 brick structure with Colonial design and 150 seat chapel. Rev Merle A Hayes will speak. committee leaders include Rev L H Naumann and Rev R E Carmany.

Whipple Heights 11Th St Whipple Rd Ohio The Evangelical United Brethren Church Merle A. Hayes Whipple Heights Mission Canton Evangelical United Brethren Churches Canton-Stark County E.U.B. Church R. E. Carmany Bethany Church O. Latta Grace Church Hayes W. L. Mullett John W. Bench Conference Board of Missions Farry Balderson H. J. Fromm S. L. Huffman T.F. Roth Naumann

Israel poised for UN admission as 59th member

Lake Success April 2 AP Most diplomats expect Israel to become the 59th United Nations member early in the General Assembly session opening Tuesday. Britain noncommittal with abstain or vote no. Egypt opposed. If approved by two thirds, Israel could join in opening week with Moshe Sharett, foreign minister, likely to head the delegation.

Lake Success Israel United Nations General Assembly Britain Security Council Council Egypt Assembly Moshe Sharett U. N

Akron Artist To Exhibit His Work At Massillon Museum

Byron M. Sweet, Firestone art director, will display oil and water color paintings at Massillon Museum Sunday from 2 to 5 p m. Exhibits include works from sketches made on tours along the east coast of the United States and through Cuba, the Virgin Islands, Martinique and Venezuela. Albert E. Hise notes Sweet is a Cleveland School of Art graduate and Massillon curator.

Massillon Byron M. Sweet Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Akron Massillon Museum Albert E. Hise Cleveland School of Art Sweetwill United States Cuba Virgin Islands Martinique Venezuela

Ministers to Meet Hear Kent State Psych Professor

Canton Stark County ministers will gather at the Y M C A on Monday at 10 am to hear Prof. Cornell Monday from Kent State University Canton present a talk on psychology. The theme titled Have You Ever Been Fighting Mad addresses emotional responses.

Canton-Stark County Ministers Association Cornell Department of Psychology Kent State University Canton

Anderson College Choir to Perform at Eleventh Street Church

The 40 voice choir from Anderson Indiana will be conducted by Robert A Nicholson at a Sunday concert at 3 p m at Eleventh Street Church of God The group on a 10 day tour covers seven midwest and eastern states plus the District of Columbia Nicholson 25 will soon earn his PhD in music from New York University The choir is heard weekly on over 110 radio stations carrying the Church of God broadcast Rev Warren C Roark pastors the local church.

Andy Varipapa New York Lou Campi Harry Ledene Chicago Anderson College Anderson, Ind Eleventh Street Church of God Robert A. Nicholson Midwest Nicholson New York University District of Columbia Church of God Warren C. Roark

Massillon Man Refuses To Name Glass Wielder

Massillon, April 2. A man told police he was struck with a drinking glass but would not identify his assailant. W. J. Martin, 55, of the Drout hard Hotel, was treated for jaw and cheek gashes at Massillon City Hospital after an incident at Davis Bros. Lunch, 168 Lincoln Way, Friday afternoon. He said he knew who struck him but refused to name the attacker.

Massillon Massillon City Hospital W. J. Martin Drouthard Hotel Davis Bros Lincoln Ways Martin

Two Hurt in Fights at City Intersections

Paul Alley 24 of 1337 Mahoning Rd NE suffered a deep scalp laceration Friday at 7 39 P M during an altercation with another man and a woman at Springvale and Lawrence Rd NE. He was treated at Mercy Hospital. Patrick Kelleher 39 of Akron was treated at the hospital for a scalp laceration from an altercation in the 1700 block of Market are S, police said.

Paul Alley Mahoning Rd Springave Lawrence Rd Mercy Hospital Patrick Kelleher Akron Market Are S

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