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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1943
Page
9
The Toledo Mudhens begin spring training with the full squad possible on hand as heavy work looms. Jack Fournier arrived Saturday to set a brisker pace but weather hampered practice and the team lacked a full roster to work with during the initial sessions.
St Louis Browns split a doubleheader with the Naval Fliers of Lambert Field after winning the opener 3 1. In the nightcap Paul Dean struggled allowing six hits including a home run and a triple as Johnny Niggeling and Steve Sunra held the Fliers to four hits in the first game. Fournier plans to tighten camp with 14 players in camp nine pitchers and adds Kenneth Wood as an outfielder.
Indianapolis report says Middletown and Dayton have withdrawn from the Indiana Ohio semi pro league due to travel restrictions. Four Indiana teams remain in the loop, according to President Clyde Hoffa.
Cy Young, legendary pitcher and hall of famer, marked his 76th birthday on a farm near Peoli and urged that major league baseball continue through wartime despite losses. He predicted a postwar revival of the game and noted younger players would replace aging stars as needed.
Fullerton's Roundup surveys athletic chatter about a mythical two minute 220 yard swim. Billy Smith of the state is touted as the potential 2:02 to 2:03 performer by coach Joe Wheatley, with Ohio State mentor Mike Peppe cautious on speed but predicting 2:05 someday. Also notes spring baseball camps and a Lue Ambers anecdote about a Beau Jack fight offer and a ten year contract. Officer arrivals at Del Monte listed.
In a set of baseball scores, Philadelphia defeats Chicago as Passeau and Lee lead the mound effort for the A team while Michu and Unser contribute for Newark and Dres cher appears in multiple games across the slate. Detroit edges Chicago, New York bests Newark, and Boston tops Brooklyn in a run filled card of results.
Jimmy Barry, 73, former American bantamweight champion from 1894 to 1898 and world titleholder when he retired undefeated in 1899, died yesterday in a Chicago Sanitarium after a four year illness. Inter-Lake Yachting Association delegates set August 7 and August 11 for the Put-In-Bay Regatta with long distance races from Detroit Cleveland and Toledo on Aug. 7.
Ohio State dominated the national AAU indoor championships earning 46 points as Bill Smith won both the 220 and 440 yard freestyles and Michigan took both relay titles. Adolph Kiefer’s upset loss ended a long title streak, capping a record-breaking season for OSU.
Indianapolis Ind Manager Lou Boudreau arranged a three hour batting practice for the Cleveland Indians during a week long stay here Weather caused the cancellation of yesterday's exhibition with the Pirates but a busy slate continues with games against Pittsburgh Tuesday Saturday and Sunday From next Saturday through April 18 the Indians and Reds will be daily opponents
In Cairo the Gonzalez Cards defeated the Waves Birds 4 to 2 in an intrasquad game. Cooper brothers led the offense with Walker homering and a triple while Mort pitched seven innings with four hits allowed. Mort also had a triple and two singles as Ernie White also logged seven innings.
The Missionary Society of the Church of God met at Mrs. Carrie Ross’s home in May Avenue with president Mrs. Doris Cunningham leading and Rev. Arthur Cromlish of Corning as guest speaker. Mrs Cromlish attended and spoke briefly, followed by refreshments during social hour.
Mrs Nettie Cunningham of Chauncey now Columbus spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Rye Cunningham on West Main Street. Lena Cunningham visited 89 year old Mary White at Sand Ridge last week while recovering from a serious illness. Miss Amy Jo Sanders, employed in Columbus, returned home Thursday to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Carson Sanders in Millfield.
Announcement of the marriage of Edith Northrop to Staff Sergeant Wayne Gardner on March 16 in Pensacola Florida. Edith Northrop is the daughter of Louis and Edith Northrop of Zanesville and former Chauncey residents. Gardner is from Glouster. the couple plan to live in Pensacola while he attends officers training school.
Chauncey McDougal WSCS held its semi monthly meeting at Mrs Adeline Easler home on Thursday April 1. The group finished a quilt for Mrs Sadie Landis and served a polluck dinner with April Fool packages. Members and guests listed include Mrs Altha Snyder Mrs Belle Keirns Mrs Nora Bryson Mrs Anna Howard Mrs Adda La Follett Mrs Pearl Morris Mrs Odie Cunningham Mrs Mary Cunningham Mrs Ethel Mingus and hostess Mrs Adeline Easler. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs Adda Lo Follett home on April 15.
Mrs. Elizbeth Robinett hosted a dinner at her Millfield home Sunday honoring Anita Sisson on her third birthday. A birthday cake by Olive Brookins adorned the table and guests included Jessie Fulton Olive Brookins Lorena Mae Sisson Anita Sisson Mr and Mrs William Sisson and Mrs Robinett.
Funeral notice for Mrs Maggie White and sister Grace of Can ton who attended Mrs Mary Potts funeral in Pomeroy. They stopped in Millfield visiting Mr and Mrs Carson Sanders. Mrs White a former Millfield resident. Chauncey Council to meet April 5 at 7 pm in City Building per Mayor Hines.
Dewitt Coulter of Masonic Home Fort Worth High School shattered the national interscholastic record with a 59 feet 112 inch 12 pound shot at the Texas Relays. Michigan State football games with Oregon State and Washington State postponed for the duration. Detroit defeats Boston 4 to 3 in the Stanley Cup playoffs for a second straight win.
The Clevelanders swept all four Class A titles and won two of four Class B championships in the 18th annual Ohio women's bowling tournament held this weekend in Canton.
Willing Workers class of the MEF Church met at Susie Ferrer’s Lexington Avenue home Thursday night with Wanda Mullins presiding. Activities included games and contests followed by refreshments. Attendees were Wilma Allen, Wanda Mullins, Barbara McHenry, Norma Antle, Marvella Burton, Norma Cunningham, Susie Ferrer, Patty Carter, and guests Sally Ferrel, Rita Hale, and Mrs. Ferrel.
The Cleveland Indians add Roy Cullenbine to the outfield after a decade of moving through ten clubs. The 28 year old, known for his switch hitting, becomes a key part of Cleveland’s bid for the American League flag amid limited outfield options. He previously played for the St. Louis Browns Washington New York Yankees and Detroit Dodgers franchises, with a best year a .317 mark for the Browns in 1941. Cullenbine notes his power has risen with time and expects to stay in the outfield for the Indians’ lineup.
Mrs Daisy Lowery Chauncey of Dayton underwent major surgery at Miami Valley Hospital. Her condition is serious. Her sister Mrs Ella Cunningham and Mrs Luella Preston Cleo Cunningham The Plains and Mr and Mrs Ervin Channell The Plains visited her in Dayton.
The Ohio State Elks Bowling Association named champions after five weeks of competition. Team Kent Gunners won with 3162, singles leader J H Groves of Warren scored 720, doubles team Mac Stewart and C Whitemeyer of Wooster made 1342, all events top scorer Todd Morrell of Warren totaled 1938.
Condition of Mrs Henry Osborne of Chauncey on Jacobs Avenue improves after weeks of serious illness. She can sit up briefly each day and enjoys visits from friends and the many cards she has received.
Mrs Nettie Hawk of Chauncey learns her son Corporal Delbert Hawk with the Medical Corps at Westover Field Massachusetts is transferred for foreign service. Mrs Christine Brown calls Adult and Young Peoples Choirs to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Church of Christ for Easter music rehearsal.
African and Australian practitioners use Vinca rosea as a tea for diabetes. Researchers now study the plant to determine its actual therapeutic value and effectiveness.
Detroit records its second playoff win over Boston 4-3 at Olympia Stadium as they rally from 2-1 down in the final period. Adams says Detroit has power and speed to reclaim the Stanley Cup, with 13,817 fans cheering. The team heads to Boston for Games Three and Four.
Bloomington Ind. Gee Walker, the Cincinnati Red out fielder who signed his contract last weekend, told Manager Bill McKechnie that concerns in left field are over. McKechnie had shuffled 30 players there in four years and had worried about Frank Kelleher’s curve ball hitting in his rookie season.
Tony Lazzeri former Yankees second baseman was named playing manager of the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the class A Eastern League. He is to report from his San Francisco home for spring training on April 12 after guiding Portsmouth to the Piedmont League pennant last season.
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