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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1982
Page
2
A Wednesday publication notice states the paper is published every week at 307 Harrison Ave Harrison Ohio 45030 and identifies the office address for distribution and contact.
From Our Files recounts births, marriages, engagements, and notable events in Harrison and nearby areas across decades. It notes the May 9 birth at Mercy Hospital of Carol Ann Vonder haar, a May 24 wedding at St. John the Baptist Church, and other family milestones, including property purchases, nursing school graduates, honors, and civic notes.
Searcy Nursery beat American Legion 23 to 4 on May 27. Searcy built a 7–4 lead after three innings and added 7 runs in the bottom of the third to seal the win. Melvin Smith and Bobby Loos led with three hits. O Hara drove in four. Raber and Metsinger added multiple RBIs. O Hara, Raber, and Loos pitched, with O Hara escaping a bases loaded jam in the third.
Sean Kelly Shane Tahler Brian Ballard Cary Keller delivered singles for the Backs in a baseball game. Jimmy Ruehl Kirk Hopkins Kris Zander and Roland Lewis also played for the Backs as the team faced a striking outcome.
Langen Meats trailed 2 0 after three innings then scored six in the fourth to beat Bucks 8 3. Langen Meats hitters included Steve Steigerwald Bob Lee Joe Carpenter and Jerry Emery with singles. Darin Pohlman Tom Borge menke Tony Heath Ricky Niehaus Kevin Meyers Jamie Rumions and Mike Brater also played. Mike Pies pitched for Bucks facing nine batters. Bourquein Water remained undefeated at 3 0 with a 16 6 win over Kiwanis. Bourquein led 12 1 after two innings then 16 1 before Kiwanis scored five in the bottom of the sixth. Brad Schwing Jason Hart each had three hits. Balzer Farris Danemayer Bevis Wilhelm Kugler added hits. Bourquein drew 12 walks and four hit batters for 16 runs. other contributors included Campbell Long King Lindsay.
Harrison Jr Baseball announces its next meeting Monday June 7 at Harrison Bowl starting 8 P.M. All team managers are urged to attend for coordination and planning of the season.
Matt Jonas of Joe Mueller's Wildcat Racquet Club was named to the National Division Tennis All Star team along with six others. Jonas, a junior, finished the season 10 and 9 and will return next season. The All Star selections were led by Wyoming and Greenhills with three and two players respectively. Jeff King of Wyoming was Coach of the Year.
On May 20 Searcy Nursing defeated R.D. Signs 19 to 8. Searcy led 5 nothing after the first inning and the game was never in doubt. Top Searcy hitters included Chris O'Hara with 2 hits and 4 RBI, Melvin Smith 5 RBI, Bobby Loos 3 hits and 5 RBI, Jason Vieth 2 hits and 1 RBI, Jonathon Motsinger 1 hit and 1 RBI, Jason Raber 1 hit and 2 RBI, Dan Coletta 2 hits and 1 RBI, with contributions from T.J. Walter, Shannon Drury, Matt Lewis, and Bobby Roell.
Southwest School District sixth graders traveled to Fort Scott on May 26 for a day of ecology education. Students learned rock and fossil identification, snake handling by an ecologist, and nature crafts, with group activities and separate cabins for boys and girls supervised by teachers and principals Stoll and Hornsby.
Chris O Hara worked three innings of shutout ball while teammates Jason Raber, Bobby Loos and Matt Lewis contributed in the effort.
Merchants Bank earned their first win 14 to 12 over K of C, breaking a three game skid. Jim Centers pitched well while flawless defense backed three hits by Mark Nowlin and multiple outs turning drives into outs, with Jody Walker and Nate Bennett also contributing big offense.
The Harrison Wildcats were eliminated by Elder 12 to 0 in the Southwestern Ohio Regionals final after a standout 16 inning win over Reading. Pitcher Dick Hammitt, the staff iron man, led the charge with wins in the district rounds, while Jacques Laughlin’s Cats claimed the Oxford District title with a 16 inning epic and a no hitter against Mt Healthy earlier in the run.
Community Education Department plans an Extended Day Program formerly Latch Key with a pre registration form to gauge interest. No obligation. aims to operate in August. Questions cover hobbies and best contact hours. If interest exists a June meeting will be held at Harrison Elementary. notifications by phone and media.
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