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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1951

Page

7

Hoovers nips Stocken in 10 innings to stay atop league

North Canton Hoovers edged Lee Stocken, Inc. 9-8 in 10 innings as Harry Brown delivered the deciding hit and Blaine Brancher scored the tying run earlier. Old Dutch Beer crushed Timken 13-2, with Ted Arunski earning the win and Brendle also contributing big hits as Timken extended its losing streak to 12.

Ova Reee L. Pet North Canton Hoover Old Dutch Beer Lee Ocken, Inc Timken Hoovers Lee Stocken North Canton Hoovers Lee Stocken, Inc Old Dutch Harry Brown Blaine Brancher Ross Hoffman North Canton Kee Stocken Don McIntee Bobby Bush Thompson Evangelista Brown Jack Kibler Dick Snyder Bob Nichols Ted Arunski Arunski Benny Battista Sam di Blasi Ray Brendle Brendle DeStefano Austin Earley Machan Baker Smith Battista Palmer DiBlas Scredon D. Quinn Serban Ses de Hagan iHaack Zeiger R—Karley DiBlasi Quinn Westfail Escola Carnahan E—Battista RBI Rbattista Hr—Diblasi So—Arunski Rex Haack Ho—Rex W—Arunski L—Rex Nichols Stocken R—Suarez Miller Hoffman Braucher McIntee Shoop Messenheimer Menegay E—Suarez Bush Mohler Zelmer Limbach Fye Mess W—Brown L—Kibler Cubs Phils Miksis Waitkus Connors Ashburn Ef Baumholtz Oj Jones Lauer Hermanski Ennis Rf Jeffcoat Hamner S Jackson Pellagrini Ramazzotti Wilbur C Owen Myer a-Cavarretta Old-Nicholson Burgess Konstanty P Rush c-Sisler d-Caballero Owen Meyer Sisler Chicago Philadelphia R—Connors Baumholtz Sauer E—Ramazzotti Wilber Jones Jackson S— Meyer Miksis Bb—Meyer Rush So—Rush Ho—Meyer U—Barlick Donatelli Lanfante Bal

Yankees to honor McCarthy at old timers reunion

New York will honor former manager Joe McCarthy at an old timers reunion marking the American League gold jubilee at Yankee Stadium on September 8. The 64 year old led the Yankees to eight pennants and quit baseball on June 22 last year after resigning as Boston Red Sox manager due to failing health.

New York New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Yankee Stadium McCarthy Yanks Boston Red Sox

Golf Invites Notables At Pepper Pike Tourney

Akron July 21 The Knight newspapers sponsor a golf tournament at Pepper Pike Country Club near Chagrin Falls inviting notable figures including Lt Gen Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force chief of staff RFC director Stuart Symington and Ohio Governor Frank Lausche to participate on July 26.

Akron Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force RFC Stuart Symington Ohio Frank J. Lausche Pepper Pike Country Club Chagrin Falls Knight Newspapers

Garza Returns to Yanks After Dentistry Break

Dan Garza, 27, who left pro football last year to study dentistry, signed a 1951 contract today with the New York Yanks. He previously played for the now-defunct New York Yankees of the All-America Conference in 1949.

New York Dan Garza New York Yanks Garza New York Yankees

Penn Asks To Put Five Games on TV

The University of Pennsylvania seeks permission to televise five of its eight home football games this year. The request will go to the NCAA eight man committee for a decision Monday. Penn athletic director Francis Murray said the move is made respectfully under article eight of the amended television plan.

New York University of Pennsylvania N.C.A.A Ralph Furey Furey Penn-sylvania Francis T. Murray Penn

Giants Open Practice Camp Starts Monday at Saranac Lake

The New York Giants begin their 27th campaign Monday at Saranac Lake New York coach Steve Owen will take 44 players to camp including 15 rookies led by Kyle Rote 1950 All America halfback from Southern Methodist.

New York New York Giants Cleveland Browns Saranac Lake N.Y Steve Owen Kyle Rote Southern Methodist

Stockon Baseball Team Heads to Carrollton Clash

Lee Stockon leads the baseball squad as they travel to meet the Carrollton Eagles tonight at 7 30 EST. Stockon players depart Fairmount Diamond at 5 PM for the road game and aim to secure a win on the trip.

Lee Stockon Carrollton Eagles E.S.T Stockon Fairmount

Old Catcher Sam Agnew Dies at 63 in Sonoma

Sam Agnew a catcher who spent 26 of his 63 years in major and minor league baseball died last night in a Sonoma hospital of a heart condition. He joined the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League in 1920 after serving three years with the St. Louis Browns, three with the Boston Red Sox and one with the Washington Senators.

Sonoma Calif Sam Agnew Agnew San Francisco Seals St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Washington Senators

Uncle Miltie Favored in Lamplighter Handicap

Uncle Miltie carries 126 pounds as the 2 to 1 favorite in the 15,000 Lamplighter at Monmouth Park. Eleven rivals race the mile and a sixteenth, with Yildiz at 117 pounds in a field that marks a return from a two month farm vacation.

Oceanport N. J Uncle Miltie Monmouth Park Yildiz

Tom Hamilton Takes Football Reins With Pitt

Pittsburgh July 21 AP In a surprise move athletic director Tom Hamilton became Pitt head football coach for one season only replacing Len Casanova who resigned after a 1 8 season Casanova left to take a coaching job at Oregon Hamilton is a Navy veteran who has led Pitt as athletic director for two years and will now coach the grid team.

Pittsburgh Tom Hamilton University of Pittsburgh Hamilton Navy Pitt Len Casanova Casanova University of Oregon

Stars Trail Torrid Glenn Teal In Milwaukee Golf

Milwaukee July 21 AP Colorful Glenn Teal led halfway in the Blue Ribbon open golf tourney at North Hills with a three stroke edge after two rounds. A field of 93 qualifiers for the 72 hole medal play over 6,257 yards, purse 20000 with 2750 to the Sunday winner. Teal sixtee n cards 67 67 for 134, followed by Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret and Julius Boros at 137.

Milwaukee Glenn Teal North Hills Teal Knoxville Tenn Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret Julius Boros Jim Ferrier Lloyd Mangrum Joe Kirkwood George Fazio Marty Furgol

Eastern League Scores On Opening Day

Hartford beat Wilkes Barre 5 to 2 while Williamsport won 6 to 3 against Binghamton. Elmira prevailed 5 to 3 over Schenectady, and Scranton lost 1 to 8 with Albany defeating by 3 to none.

Hartford Wilkes-Barre Williamsport Binghamton Elmira Schenectady Scranton Albany

Dodgers extend unbeaten run in city league playoffs

Iittle League sighted Dodgers cap regular eastern division with 18th straight win, 14 4 over Braves to seal title contention. Ronnie Allen earned win as Mastin Calhoun hit homers. league notes include Timken 16 2 over Union Metal and Industrial Sales 16 2 over Apprentices.

Iittle League Dodgers White Sox Wiahtain Apprentice Dept Braves Giants Phillies Allen Moore Corsi Kurzinsky Williams Martin, Hood and Johnson German McCray

Summer two man league starts July 31 at North Canton

A 16 pair two division summer league kicks off July 31 at North Canton Recreation. Play runs Tuesday and Thursday at 8 30 with no average restrictions and a few openings remain. Call Chick Evans at 9 7082 to apply.

North Canton Recreation Chick Evans

Fords and Ceramics win in Class A softball triple

Ford Motors, Maloney Motors and Stark Ceramics all won Friday night at Kurtz Memorial Field. The Fords beat Local 1200 11 1 as Wayne Nelson fanned 16 and Eddie Biaselli held Ferraro to two hits. Maloney blanked Ferraro’s Bakery 9 0 on two hitters. Stark Ceramics defeated Stahlheber Sports 4 2, with John Miller, Bill Stiner and Vince Shupe homering for the Ceramics.

Ellis Miked Cowgill Sylvia's Sewing School Roth Plumbers Ewing Chevrolet Marina Sales Grossgiaus Sheriff Geltz Flowers Imperial Cleaners Gremminger Electric Tve Treland Gremminger Elec Cowgill Geltz Imperial Grossglaus Martna Sylmas Recreation Dick Perdue Sam Joe Mayesay Bill Morgan Bob Lowe Pat DeCosmo Bob Lark Timken Ron Stewart Ogre L Pet Earl Mastell Dept Fred Maurer Adrian Maurer Fred Rini John Vandyke Gambrinus Mill Bill Taimuty Dale Wirt Gambrinus Anneal Pat Spino Gamb. Mill Joe Mayes Gamb. Anneal Ind Sales A. Maurer Samay Bob Clark Merchants Dick Perdue Art Nims Bob We Canton Sam May Midland Local Witt Timken Dueber Ford Motors Buxbaum Canaries Union Metal Orioles Crows Union Blackbirds Redbirds Ford Starlings Cardinals Bluebirds Industrial SL Wrens Ed Ee Ohio Power No. A . Ravens Diebolds Robins Diebolds Buxbaum Stark Firefighters Wrens Eagles Indians Lions Tigers Dodgers Bulldogs Skein Maloney Motors Stark Ceramics Kurtz Memorial Field Fords Maloneys Ferrara Bakery Stahlheber Wayne Nelson Eddie Biaselli Ferraros Bakers Maloney John Miller Bill Stiner Vince Shupe Ferraro Biaselli Cuglia Rehfus P. Harold Stadlheber Miller F. Harold Baker and Niesz Ford Lon Nelson and Wallace Rossetti and Colodonato

Battlefield Favored To Win Arlington Classic Stakes

In Chicago Arlington Classic at Arlington Park a field of 43 three year olds contends for 813,300 in the 23rd running. Battlefield is the 8-5 favorite with Eddie Arcaro riding, Roughn Tumble second choice at 5-2, and a poll of 16 writers split on the winner.

Chicago Omaha Battlefield Eddie Arcaro Johnny Adams Rough’n Tumble Bernwood Rude Big Stretch Hall of Fame Royal Mustang Bugledrums Spur On Longleat Sir Bee Bum Sonic Abbe Sting

Canton Library Board Sets 1952 Budget At $225376

The Canton public library trustees approved a $225 376 operating budget for 1952, up from 1951. President Wendell Herbruck cited needs for 6 000 volumes for three new school libraries and 3 000 more for a third bookmobile, plus purchases for main library and branches. The 1951 circulation reached 1 167 203 in Canton, with Akron and Youngstown higher. A night curbside book depository on 3rd St SW was authorized to ease parking and allow after hours returns.

Trustees of Canton Public Library Wendell Herbruck Budget Commission Canton Akron Youngstown 3Rd St

Nashville church festival at Nashville School Wednesday

A festival sponsored by the Women Society of Christian Service of Nashville Methodist Church will be held at Nashville School on Wednesday at 5 30 P M Eastern Standard Time.

Millersburg Women’s Society of Christian Service Nashville Methodist Church Nashville

Kentucky horse breeder Charles Nichols Sr dies at Lexington Hospital

Lexington, Ky. Charles Nichols Sr a prominent Kentucky horse breeder died at Lexington Hospital on Friday. He was known for his extensive stud farm operations and contributions to the local racing community. Services are pending.

Lexington Charles Nichols Lexington Hospital

Local Junior League Baseball Schedule Shifts Tonight

Buck Hill Land faces Dumont in City. Melbourne Construction meets Dollive Sid ing in Cook. Halter Center plays Ohio Tar in Harrisboro. Arnold Clothes battles Owler Bros. Jackson. All games begin at 4 p.m.

Buck Hill Land Dumont City Melbourne Constr Dollive Siding Cook Halter Centr Ohio Tar Harrisbore Arnold Clothes Owler Bros Jackson

Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad Ends Passenger Service

After nearly fifty years of operation the Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad ran its last passenger train the Delphos Bullet. Officials and a few paying riders rode yesterday as ridership faded from 70.3 passengers per train in 1921 to 1.7 last year with the Public Utilities Commission overseeing the service decline across Huron Hancock Wyandot Richland counties.

Anan Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railroad Delphos Bullet Comline Huron Hancock Wyandot Richland

12 Area Men Return From Korean War Zone

A large group of 212 army and 28 navy officers returned from the Korean War zone for leave and reassignment. Notable Canton residents include Ronald F. Gawor and Charlies E. Shuman, with other area personnel listed from Massillon and nearby towns.

Canton Ronald F. Gawor Kolp Charlies E. Shuman Hartung 17Th St Massillon Herbert W. Hiller E. Front St Dover John D. Ott Newcomerstown Robert J Philadelphia Dallas N. Tatman Ulhrichsville

Acting Alliance Judge Will Face Heavy Slate

Alliance July 21 Acting Judge De Geiger will preside for one week due to Judge Har ry Wykoff absence. Police report 22 arrests on 23 charges since Friday morning including intoxication stop sign violations disorderly conduct reckless driving no license and DUI. Most detainees face weekend jail unless bond posted. about half released by early morning.

Bere Alliance Harry Wykoff de Geiger

Ohio Bell workers own AT T stock

Seven thousand Ohio Bell Telephone Co. employees hold stock in AT T's employee stock purchase plan. Shares are paid by payroll deductions at five dollars per month per share, bought at twenty dollars below market value.

Ohio Bell Ohio Bell Telephone Co American Telephone T. & T Peyroll

Canal Fulton Lights Dim After Power Line Fall

Electric lights in Canal Fulton dimmed at 9 15 PM when a Stroble substation line fell three miles east at Route 236 and North Canton Road junction. Cause unknown. Downtown area and canal district affected.

Canal Fulton Stroble Route 236 North Canton Rd

Detroit Youth 15 Hurt In Crash Near Wooster

Special report from Wooster notes a Detroit youth Debene was not injured while a passenger suffered severe lacerations and shock. Gerald Chamberlain, 15, of Detroit, was admitted to Ashland Hospital. The car was demolished in the crash near Wooster on July 21.

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