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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1945
Page
8
Meeting notices list both Pomeroy and Middleport councils to convene Monday to discuss local matters. The brief item notes no further agenda details and emphasizes the civic scheduling.
Middleport council grapples with flood related costs and tax book delays. Overdrafts total about $2,410 in general funds with separate balances in cemetery, motor vehicle, and gasoline tax funds. A taxi license petition for B and L Cab Co is referred for investigation amid railroad union interest. Pomeroy council reports on bills to aid flood relief and bridge projects while sewer and street repairs are prioritized. Mayor Howell’s fines and fees report is accepted.
Miss Sally Stanley of Syracuse wed T-3 Robert Stivers of Cleveland in a Sunday ceremony at Federated Church. Attendants included Mrs. Willard Stivers, Miss Anne Mae Spencer, and George Joachim. A brief reception followed at the Stanley home before a short wedding trip. Stivers served in South Pacific and is on furlough through May 8.
Athens High School opens a 12 game baseball schedule with a Wednesday afternoon trip to Lancaster for the season opener. Coach Ed Bannon relies on six lettermen including Miller Beckley Cavanaugh Rotramel Neut zling and Duncan to offset limited practice. The Bulldogs also face Ironton Friday in a road double with plans for a district tournament in May.
Brooklyn star Rickey denounces a 26 year old pitcher’s 1-A reclassification from Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin draft board, saying the move conflicts with a wartime manpower ruling. Other items note Boston pitching worries, White Sox injuries, and trades or exhibitions involving A's Phillies Cubs and Yankees.
Fullerton reports on Gil Bouley joining Cornell after a BC breakout season and Army service. Debates on postwar transfers heat up with Syracuse and Oklahoma figures urging strict transfer rules and a national eligibility board. Veeck of the Brewers faces three leg surgeries from Marines service as the one second page notes.
Ester Crabtree of Nelsonville spoke to Athens Rotarians on baseball in 1945. He recalled last year as the worst for player manpower in his 20 years pro, and warned this year may be worse. He discussed Reds stars Ray Mueller, Bucky Walters, and manager Bull McKechnie, noting Mueller’s undervalued value and Walters 1944 comeback marked by a sunburned win. He praised Ohio University coaches for their courtesy.
Pete Wagner registered the season’s first hole in one at Athens Country Club on the 180 yard eighth hole using a No 8 iron. The shot landed six feet from the cup and dropped in. It marked the second ace of his career, the first coming years ago in Chicago. Wagner finished the 18 holes with a 74.
Columbus lightweight Willie Russell 23 of 30 wins meets Ralph Walton of Winnipeg Canada in a 10 round head line bout in Dayton tomorrow night. Fremont Russ Kerns rookie catcher for the Cincinnati Reds has entered general military service per Sandusky County draft hearing. Niles marine Pvt Frank Cordy 112 pound novice boxing champion listed as killed on Iwo Jima February 26. Cleveland Wille Watkins of Detroit to meet Artie Levine in eight rounds tonight after Bobby Richardson failed to pass commission physical.
NEW YORK 1 Big Vince Hanson of Washington State won the 1845 national collegiate high scoring race with 392 points in 37 games. George Mikan of DePaul finished second with 558 points, while Ernie Calverley of Rhode Island State and Fred Lewis of Eastern Kentucky tied for third with 549. Hanson led in total points but trailed in average per game, averaging 16 to Mikan's 23.2. Hanson made 240 field goals and 112 free throws. Mikan had 218 double deckers and 122 one-pointers in 24 games.
Middle aged men are urged to regain youthful vitality with a new medical formula called Tramone. The ad claims vitamins and hormones boost mood energy and enjoyment, promising restored spirit zest and pleasure. Sold by the Gallaher Drug Company and druggists everywhere.
New NCAA football rules revamp for 1945 boosts offense with the T formation return and a substitute reporting to officials. Kickoff changes make out-of-bounds first kick accidental and second kick playable from the 40 yard line. ball height may be raised to improve accuracy. Changes require blockers to keep arms at torso and centers to stay within the line, with immediate college-wide application.
The worlds most unusual theater reportedly lies in Ruebeland, a small village in the Hartz mountains. It is said to be located about 600 feet underground, offering a unique subterranean venue for performances.
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