GNADENHUTTEN - Almost like a giant mushroom State Tournament fever popped up and is sweeping Tuscarawas County. It started in Gnaden and spread rapidly as nearly everyone is saying, "can the Indians do it? "Love those Indians" signs are posted throughout the village and cars are gaily decorated. The stage is nearly set for Head Coach Ted Martin and his diamond crew as they prepare to cross bats with Edon High School of Williams County Friday at 10AM on the Ohio State University's field in Columbus. Gnadenhutten is expected to be a ghost town Friday. Ask anyone around the village if he is planning on going to the game and almost before the last word is out the answer will be, "You couldn't keep me from there for anything." Of course there will be no school and the 200 student tickets were gobbled up in practically no time. There will be no advanced ticket sales for adults and admission at the gate will be $1 for everyone. Gnaden fans interested in the shortest route to Ohio State University's baseball fields should follow directions according to the Automobile Club:
Follow Rt. 16 from Gnadenhutten to Newark, then take Rt. 161 through New Albany to Worthington. Turn left on Olentangy River Road to West Lane Avenue. Turn right on West Lane and proceed to Fyffe Road where parking facilities are available for the Varsity Diamond. The Indians will play on the field nearest Fyffe Road.
Most of Gnaden's success depends on ace lefty Bill Kohl (8-0) who is undefeat in 8 starts this season and has allowed only 2 earned runs in 55 innings. Kohl has fanned 101, permitted only 13 hits and walked 17. His able receiver is Dan Jinks who has a strong throwing arm and can handle the fireballing Kohl in fine fashion. A giant rally which will include the student body and pep band will give the players a rousing send-off at 2:30 Thursday. The team is scheduled to arrive at Hospitality Motor Inn about 4:30 and will hold a light workout on Worthington High School's diamond. Probable starting lineup:
GNANDENHUTTEN INDIANS
Steve Moore 2B
Dan Jinks C
Mike Kail CF
Wayne Martin 1B
Roger Heubner SS
Bill Kohl P
Ken Huprich 3B
Don Finnicum LF
Darrell Laughlin RF
EDON BLUE BOMBERS
Steve Theil 3B
Don Muehifield LF
Frank Long SS
Mike Hug C
Ron Held P
Rod Gilbert 2B
Bill Hug 1B
Larry Hug RF
Steve Held CF
Wednesday, May 24, 1967
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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