Canton Anglers Flock Over Holiday Weekend Despite Closures
Cantons residents travel by the thousands for outdoor fishing during a three day Memorial Day weekend. Public waters, except Lake O'Springs, are closed for spawning but anglers head to Muskingum Conservancy dams and nearby lakes and spots like Leesville Guilford Portage Wingfoot and Ontario. Breil reports a trespasser fined after hunting mushrooms near Brewster Lake. Heavy rains threaten young game birds and animals across northern Ohio, with floods impacting nests of ducks and nests of pheasants and rabbits in lowlands.
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Reiser Delivers Timely Grand Slam In 7 6 Win
Boston Braves break a deadlock with Brooklyn Dodgers to seize first place in the National League by a 7 6 victory. Pete Reiser's eighth inning grand slam off Erv Palica caps a rally after Brooklyn led 6 3. Voiselle notches the win, Palica the loss, with Stanky Reese and Reiser among key hitters.
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Sportsmen's Club to meet at Leesville outing plans
The Sportsmen's Club will meet at the American Legion Post 44 home Tuesday night to decide on using three Leesville Dam cottages for a week after schools close. Local anglers report record bass catches at Atwood, Clendening, Leesville, and Pleasant Hill dams, with notable fish sizes and weights among Navarre Canton and Smithville anglers.
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Dover
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Smithville
Senaca Dam
Dock of
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Dean Mitchick
Guilford Lake
Ralph Hess
Abe Reehl
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Charles Mill Dam
Mansfield
Sun Valley Gun Club
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Bill Johanning
B W Downs Kent In Tennis Finale
Kent State University ended its tennis season with an 8 1 loss to Baldwin Wallace. The Golden Flashes finished 5 losses in 12 starts as Baldwin Wallace swept the doubles and won five of six singles. Bill Bates defeated Dick Massy 6 2 6 3 for Kent's lone point.
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Six Bouts Planned For Amateur Show At Midcity
Eleven of twelve contestants are named for Monday night six bout amateur boxing at the Midcity auto theater. Alliance's Sam Popa (155) headlines with opponent to be chosen. Semifinal features Ed Miano (176) vs Ike Whitehurst. Williamson (170) vs Ralph Ferrer in prelims. other pairings include Vern Kiser (145) vs Bill Hendrickson, Glenn Mann (152) vs Joe Pachmyer, Max Goddard (124) vs Jim Catarouch.
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Frenchy) Forchione
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Oberlin tops Ohio Conference track with 591 1/2 points
Oberlin won the 46th annual Ohio Conference track and field championship on its home Delaware track with 591½ points as Wesleyan took second with 43. Heidelberg, Denison, and Kent State followed. Don Logie of Oberlin set a new discus record at 138 feet 8 1/2 inches, aiding Oberlin to seven first places and a tie for another with Wesleyan.
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Lowe Pitches No-Hitter in Little League
Bill Lowe of North Canton Little League pitched the first no hit game in the league, a 2-1 win over East at Harmon Park. He fanned 16 in six innings, East scored on an error and two passed balls, while North's two runs in the second were unearned, tying East for first with 2-1 records.
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Marietta Defeats West Virginia Tech 4-0 in Week Win Streak
Marietta Pioneers won 4-0 over West Virginia Tech to extend a four game winning streak and six wins in eight starts. Ed Hegener of Bayside New York pitched a three hit game for Marietta.
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Indian Scouts Plan Tryouts Here June 9-11
The Cleveland Indians will run a baseball tryout camp in Canton from June 9 to 11, announced by Charley Babcock. Session times start at 9 a.m. daily at City Field, with Laddie Placek and Bill Bradley directing. Open to high school graduates and semi pro players up to 23. out-of-town signees have expenses paid. City recreation department supports the venture.
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Colts Sign Big Guard From Youngstown College
Baltimore AP report Don Zangara a 225 pound guard and tackle from Youngstown College was signed yesterday by the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference.
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