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The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

7

Indians Drop Second in Four-Game West Swing to Seals

Cleveland’s hopes fade as the Indians lose 3-2 to the San Francisco Seals in Oakland. Bob Lemon to start, but San Francisco rallies with three ninth-inning singles off Sam Zoldak to break a tie. Roy Nicely drives in the winning run after a walk and successive hits.

Oakland Calif Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Tribe Oakland Oaks Sam Zoldak San Francisco Seals Ray Murray Zoldak Seals Roy Nicely Nicely San Francisco Lyman Linde Roy Partee Thurman Tucker Artie Wilson Linde Mike Garcia Garcia

Mexican Beats Koury In Billiard Exhibitions

Mexican billiard star Joe Chamaco defeated Dave Koury 50-25 and 50-24 in two three cushion matches at Strand Parlors. Chamaco posted a high run of six and needed 41 and 43 innings respectively, while Chamaco’s journey includes a prior win over Willie Hoppe 300-299 in Philadelphia exhibitions.

Joe Chamaco Dave Koury Strand Chamaco Dave Willie Hoppe Philadelphia

Thistle Down Plans Two Race Meetings This Year

Cleveland AP report states Harry Allshouse, one of the track’s original owners, named general manager. Thistle Down will stage a 24 day autumn meeting starting September 15 and a 20 day spring gathering beginning May 7 at Randall racing venue.

Cleveland Harry Allshouse Thistle Down Thistle Down-at-Randall Racing

First Football Mishap Reported From Fremont

Fremont High School coach Les Brinkley reported the first 1949 gridiron casualty, Julius Sims a 14 year old freshman prospect, suffered a broken collar bone during blocking practice in a spring training drill yesterday.

Fremont Fremont High School Les Brinkley Julius Sims

DiMaggio Drives In Pinch Hit Rally In 6-0 Win

St Petersburg report says Joe DiMaggio, injured Yankee outfielder, is piling up marks as a pinch hitter. He singled in a pinch hit to start a three run seventh in a 6-0 victory over Philadelphia. DiMaggio has three singles and four walks in nine pinch hit appearances.

ST. Petersburg Fla Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee DiMaggio Philadelphia Phillies Yanks

Senators optimistic on Sid Hudson as season nears

Vero Beach Florida reports that Sid Hudson looks headed for a strong year, allowing only one earned run and striking out seven in eleven innings. Washington still lost 5-4 to Chattanooga farm club in Orlando, amid a shaky start by Bobo Newsom who held his former teammates hitless for three innings.

Vero Beach Fla Washington Senators Sid Hudson Hudson Senators Orlando Chattanooga Southern Association Bobo Newsom

St Vincent Stuns Toledo In Tight Tourney Affair

In a crowded tourney clash, St Vincent rallied from a 17 point Toledo lead to edge ahead late in the third, only to see Toledo surge back. Jerry McCloskey paced St Vincent with 17, while Dick McCloskey left on a twisted ankle. Don Donoher sits out Toledo with a fever as Hamilton Public remains the only previous Class A or B champion still in contention.

Wily Wentz St. Vincent Helm Jerry McCloskey St. Vincent Toledo Dick McCloskey Larry Bondy Don Donoher

Stecky Barred From Bowling In Canton Recreation Sweeper

Canton Recreation handicap sweepstakes starts Feb. 19 and runs through April 10. Stecky Barred From Bowling In Canton Recreation Sweeper Stecky Barred From Bowling In Canton Recreation Sweeper Bill Stecky, Seville resident, loses entry after manager Fred Rini finds his Feb 1 average of 171 overstates his ability. Stecky had been set to roll at 10 tonight. James Nagy of Cleveland high profile, and Caracillo of Massillon top scores, with other locals and multi-squad heats outlined as averages are adjusted and new leaders emerge during the event.

Bill Stecky Seville Medina County Canton Recreation Fred Rini Stecky PeCville Rini Northern Ohio North Canton Steve Nagy Cleveland Connie Schwoegler Madison Wis Chicago Mickey Caracillo Massillon Elyria Lake Metropolis Elks Akron Fred Hazel Caracillo Whitey Eberhardt Hazel

Canton Bowlers Entangle Money Scores in National Tourney

Canton Ohio bowlers shone in Atlantic City as Hamm's Beer led 92 teams with 2847 total, aiming for prize money as the event continues. Mondok Tailors rebounded from Thursday, posting three money scores in doubles and a singles showing, with strong efforts from Len Phister and Sterling DeWalt.

Canton Atlantic City N. J Ohio American Bowling Congress Hamm’s Beer Mondok Tailors HAMM Mozea Caplea Gravila Greavum Sandra Eee Burger Beer Cronin Pope Ied Gresna Miday Endershott Hudak Dewalt Thomas Sinay Jones

National Hockey League Playoffs Resume Tonight

Montreal Canadiens host Detroit Red Wings as the two teams split their series at one win each. Toronto Maple Leafs lead the Boston Bruins two games to none as the best of seven Stanley Cup battles continue tonight in two pivotal matchups.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins Detroit Toronto Boston

Barons and Indians Clash for Calder Cup Decider

The Cleveland Barons meet the Springfield Indians in the third and deciding game of their Calder Cup series at home. Winner advances to face the Hershey Bears in the semi finals, while the loser ends its season. Johnny Bower guards the net as Pete Leswick returns to peak form for Cleveland.

Cleveland INS Cleveland Barons Barons Springfield Indians Hershey Bears Johnny Bower Cleveland Nets Pete Leswick

Tigers End 1948 Season With 39–38 Home and Road Record

Detroit finished the American League season with identical home and road marks, winning 39 games and losing 38 at both Tiger Stadium and on the road, reflecting a balanced 1948 performance.

Detroit Tigers

47 Will Get Caps in Aultman Nurse School Ceremony

1951 class members at Aultman Hospital School of Nursing will receive caps at a Sunday capping ceremony in St Pauls E U B Church. Miss Hannah M Mathews will present caps and Rev Dennis W Foreman will give the address Beginners. A reception follows in the Morrow House.

Aultman Nurse School Aultman Hospital School of Nursing Hannah M. Mathews Dennis W. Foreman St. Paul’s E. U. B Morrow Canton Virginia Adamski Eleanor A Ake Helen Armel Joanne Atkinson Mary M. Banks Virginia Lou Beck Donna Butcher Barbara Gorman Jeanne Guarino Helen Humphreville Marilyn Lutz Willa Marmie Rita McClain Dorthy McDowell Julie McKay

Canton Hospitalization and Local Advertisements Note

A compact listing blends hospital notice phrases with a dense array of local business ads and numerous personal names and addresses. The fragment mentions hospitalization, a dialing number, and various ads for services such as shoe repair, ice cream, carpet cleaning, floor covering, plumbing supplies, and a few named residents with street addresses across Canton and neighboring towns.

Country Kitchen Offers Home Cooked Meals 144 Miles North

An ad notes The Country Kitchen located 144 miles north of Greentown, inviting travelers to stop for delicious home cooked meals. The brief promotion emphasizes hearty cuisine and roadside dining.

Greentown

Chicken Dinner at the Farm This Sunday

A farm event offers all day chicken dinners with home cooked foods and pies. Hosted by Mrs. A. Howard at Kelp Farm, route 62 South. Dial 40844-ad for details and directions.

A. Howard Kelp Fm Dial

Local Marriage Announcements and Divorces Listed

March 24 Mercy Mr and Mrs Claude Keim 218 2nd st se daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Hanle rd 3 Canton son Mr and Mrs Ralph Milano 1500 3rd st ne son March 24 Aultrian Mr and Mrs Guy R Sattler 207 Donnerrd North Canton son Mr and Mrs Roy E Ammond 1207 6th st sw son Mr and Mrs Carl R Stimmel rd 1 Hartville daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher 20112 Market are Minerva son Mr and Mrs Warren Knight rd 5 Canton son Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith 1216 4th st nw daughter Mr and Mrs Gust Papas Catherine Noble 1244 Western ave sw daughter Mr and Mrs William J Nelson AD 5 3202 N Leonard ave Massillon daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Martin Munster Ind daughter March 22 St Margaret s Hospital Divorces Granted Addresses as listed on petition Jean John Chipper Magdalena Chipper 406 N Webb st Alliance Melvin Baughman Paris Emma Baughman 66 W Elyst Alliance Howard Hershberger 1230 Tuscarawas st and Maude

Mercy Claude Keim 2Nd St Robert Hanle Canton Ralph Milano 3Rd St NE Aultrian Guy R. Sattler Donnerrd North Canton Roy E. Ammond 6Th Carl R. Stimmel Hartville Roy Fisher Minerva Warren Knight Arthur Smith 4Th St NW Gust Papas Catherine Noble Western Ave William J. Nelson N. Leonard Ave Massillon Jean John) Chipper Magdalena Chipper N. Webb St Alliance Melvin Baughman Paris Emma Baughman W. Elyst Howard Hershberger Tuscara Maude

Sidelights oppose moving state tournament to Cincinnati

The Sidelights board of governors does not favor moving the state tournament to Cincinnati. After four tourney games, a sellout remains elusive with 12,030 fans attending Fridays two Class A games, including 6,626 for the night session, and Thursdays game drawing 11,331 for a two day total of 23,369. The Coliseum capacity is 6,700 and scalpers circulate around the grounds as state events continue.

Board of Governors Cincinnati

Hamilton Fans Pack Downtown Columbus For Final Night

Hamilton brought a huge cheering delegation to downtown Columbus. Cars decorated with crepe paper carried pep slogans and blue signs such as Bring it home Big Blue Pour it on Big Blue Big Blue go through. Hamilton and Toledo fans lined up after games to buy ducats for tonight's finals. The Class A final is expected to draw a near capacity crowd for the B final as well.

Hamilton Columbus Toledo

State Champions claim dashed as Massillon loses to Mansfield

Hamilton football players wore athletic sweaters at Friday's game bearing varsity Hs with the words State Champions. The Big Blue had claimed the mythical state title earlier, but Mansfield defeated them late in the season.

Massillon Hamilton Big Blue Mansfield

Marriage License Applications in Massillon and Alliance

The notice lists several marriage license applications including Gordon E. Owens 25 of 522 Oak SE Massillon and Clarissa M. Parcell 24 of 506 Smith NW. Sara Jovis 51 and Ruth Len ora Dry 40 of 1633 8th St NE. Howard J. Hershberger 42 and Blanche D. Peddicord 37 of 707 5th St NE. Benjamin F. Garcia 21 of 926 Carnahan NE and Margaret A. Perry 18 of 1823 8th St NE. Joe Roscoe Crow 35 and Ethel Ruby Richmond 31 of RD 2 Alliance.

Gordon E. Owens Oak SE Massillon Clarissa M. Parcell Smith Sara Jovis Ruth Lenora Dry Howard J. Hershberger Blanche D. Peddicord 5Th Benjamin F. Garcia Carnahan Margaret A. Perry Margaret A. Perry, 18, of 1823 8Th St Joe Roscoe Crow Ethel Ruby Richmond Alliance

Mrs. Carl Wise Heads Women Republicans Club

Mrs. Carl F. Wise is named the new president of the Women's Republican Club succeeding Mrs. Robert A. Wilson who served three years. New officers were elected at a Friday night YMCA board meeting with Mrs. A. Russell Miller as first vice president and other roles filled. The next club branch is planned for April 12 at the YMCA.

Carl F. Wise Women’s Republican Club Robert A. Wilson Y.M.C.A A. Russell Miller Wilson Joe Yoder Charles Tressel Daisy Rost Maude Owen

Malvern Man Resigns as Poultry Association Manager

March 26 C. F. Moser formerly of Malvern resigns as manager of the Northeast Ohio Poultry Association effective April 1. Moser has held the post since 1933.

Malvern C. F. Moser Northeast Ohio Poultry Association Foster

Co-champions favored after lone defeat in tournament

The teams tied with one loss—Hamilton, McKinley, Massillon, Alliance, and Middletown—are now regarded as co-champions. The event highlight was St. Vincent’s rally versus Toledo Central Catholic, trailing 38-21 at halftime but narrowing to 42-41 as Leo Longville sparked the comeback before Central Catholic pulled away again.

Hamilton McKinley Massillon Alliance Middletown St. Vincent Toledo Central Catholic Leo Longville Central Catholic

North Canton's Cheerleaders Praised By Paul Walker

Paul Walker lauded North Canton's six cheerleaders in his Friday Columbus Dispatch column calling them the best rehearsed and likening their performance to a first rate chorus line. The Vikings band also performed well as most boosters headed north after the event.

North Canton Paul Walker Columbus Dispatch Vikings

McKinley Bulldogs Face Elusive State Title Bid

Stark County's McKinley Bulldogs return to the state tournament seeking their first championship after 12 state appearances and four trips to the final game without winning the title.

Stark County McKinley Bulldogs

Hamilton Team Quarters Unknown To Boosters

Hamilton’s team is lodged in an unknown location for coaching staff and boosters. Coach Warren Scholler, who played on the 1937 state championship Hamilton team, recalls recent hotel reservation strains. North Canton visited the Ohio Penitentiary Friday as temperatures reached a balmy 73 at four in the afternoon.

Hamilton Warren Scholler North Canton Ohio Penitentiary

Playground Plans Made in Wooster

Wooster special report notes a playground oversight committee formed to consult with the mayor and city officials on plans for next year if the proposed playground project proceeds. Headed by Art Miller the committee includes John Johnston Ray Katchum Bob Jameson Gerald Barker and D P Bodenbender school superintendent. The Board of Trade recently postponed the program to back a fundraising drive for the new Community Hospital under construction.

Timken Rock Bit Output Curtailed at Mt Vernon Plant

The Timken Roller Bearing Co announced a temporary shutdown of its Mt Vernon rock bit plant due to a lack of orders. The shutdown begins March 31 and will involve experimental work on rock bits. About 180 employees may be affected, with no formal layoffs and recalls possible when needed.

Timken Roller Bearing Co Mt. Vernon

Court Grants Probation In Security Act Cases

Common Pleas Judge Paul G Weber granted two year probation Friday to Itvie A Christman of 2137 Cleveland Ave SW and William White of 300 Bellflower NW both charged with violations of the Ohio Securities Act Indicted in April 1948 they were found guilty Sept 24 A third defendant Virgil H Watson of Summerfield Ohio was tried and found guilty in another branch and also given two year probation Feb 11 They were accused of illegal sale of unregistered oil and gas well securities

Common Pleas Paul G. Weber Itvie A. Christman Cleveland Ave William White Bellflower Virgil H. Watson Summerfield

Three Autos Stripped Of Parts Valued at $64

Three thefts of auto accessories valued at $64.60 were reported to police today. Cecil Kirk of 2711 10th st SW reported four chrome wheel rims valued at $25 stolen from his car at 7th st and Dartmouth SW. Eugene Hirt of 5053 Aurora Blvd NW, an employee of United Plate Glass Co. at 402 2nd st SE, reported a tire tube and wheel valued at $24.60 stolen from the company car parked on 4th st NE. Donald C. Strasser of 326 Columbus Ave NW reported a set of fog lights valued at $15 stolen from his car at 2nd st and McKinley NW.

Cecil Kirk 10Th St 7Th St Dartmouth Eugene Hirt Aurora Blvck United Plate Glass Co 2Nd St 4Th St Donald C. Strasser Columbus Ave McKinley

Magazine salesmen held on permit charge

Three Youngstown magazine salesmen Lawrence S. Turney, 49, Charles E. Kurtz, 50, and Lloyd R. Phipps, 38, were arrested by detectives Friday for soliciting subscriptions without the required city permit. They posted $100 bond each and are due in Municipal Court March 29. Det. Capt. William D. Harrison said the arrest occurred at 12th Street and Wertz Avenue NW after a complaint from the area.

Youngstown Magazine Lawrence S. Turney Charles E. Kurtz Lloyd R. Phipps William D. Harrison 12Th St Wertz

Three Hurt in Falls Reported to Police

Three people were injured in separate falls reported to police Friday and today. Linda Dreyer eight, of 1236 Maryland Ave SW, treated at Aultman Hospital for knee scratches from a fall on Baxter School grounds. Alex Laird forty two, of 516 Tuscarawas St E, suffered scalp and neck cuts from a fall at that address and was treated at Mercy Hospital. Elmer A. Fox of 720 Market Ave S was arrested on an intoxication charge after a fall head struck a lamp post in the 100 block on Market Ave S and treated at Mercy Hospital for head cuts.

Linda Dreyer Maryland Ave SW Aultman Hospital Baxter Alex Laird Tuscarawas St E Mercy Hospital Elmer A. Fox Market Ave S

Rotarians Show Movies for Malvern Farmers

Malvern Rotarians host Brown Township farmers at the high school Monday night for Ohio wildlife movies.

Malvern Farmers of Brown Township Ohio

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