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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1945

Page

13

First Sacker Reclassified I A and Yankees Shuffle

Uncle Sam's draft actions ripple through 145 pennant races as Nick Etten and Oscar Jimes Lindell face 1 A or similar induction. Joe McCarthy adjusts plans while Grimes may join the reexamined list. Emerson Roser's six shutout innings comfort the Yankees in a 8 3 win over Boston as spring training moves forward with numerous roster adjustments across clubs.

NEW York Sam Nick “Ten New York Yankees Etten Joe eCarthy Oscar Jimes Johnny Lindell AY Etten Lindell George Stirnweiss Grimes McCarry Wcker Emerson Roser Boston Red Sox Marse Joe Joe Cronin Abill Ben Steiner Skeeter Newsome Jack Tobin Coad Boston Braves Bob Colenan Elmer Nieman Hawk Carden Gillenwater Philadelphia Athletics Bobo Newsom Self Washington Connie Mack Hartsville D. C Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Detroit Art Houtteman Les Mueller Walter Wileson Bill Dietrich Ed Lopat Joe Haynes Tigers ST. Louis Browns George Caster Toledo

Russell Seaman Wilford Liberated in Europe

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Russell received a telegram from the War Department confirming that their son Sergeant Wilford Russell, a prisoner of the German government, has been liberated. He is now in Poland receiving hospital treatment. The Russells also mention their other son, Sergeant Andrew Jack Russell, serving at a camp in Kansas.

Glouster Bert Russell War Department Set. Wilford Russell Poland Russell Andrew Jack Russell Kansas

Masonic Inspection Scheduled Friday Evening

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will hold an official inspection Friday at 7 30 pm Past Grand Master Harry Schram of Marietta will serve as inspecting officer All Masons are invited to attend and refreshments will be served

Glousitsr Glouster Lodge A. M Harry Schram Marietta

Fullerton Sports Roundup Highlights Postwar Talent Trends

The piece argues top athletes won t flood back after the war, noting service programs keep players for entertainment and skill development. It cites Navy and Army officials asserting athletics gain importance as combat lessens, while promoters face limits on releasing service stars. It also mentions a possible new baseball commissioner and recalls Ed McKeever s coaching impact at Cornell.

NEW York Chick Meehan Navy Chick Army Special Services Branch

Sunday Creek Interests Asked To Attend Meeting

Postmaster Dan Mooney received a letter from Lt. Col. Harry Focras of the Army Engineers Huntington West Virginia announcing a flood control hearing on the Hocking Valley in Logan on Wednesday April 18 at 430 AM. All community members interested are invited to attend and participate. The notice requests written suggestions for food control to be filed with him at the meeting to be recorded.

Social Notes from Glouster and Easter Visits

Glouster social notes record a family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Her family and friends including Fred Hamber and daughter Karla Mae Glouster R D 2 Eugene Jones and daughter Karen Jean Marvin Murphy with children Jerry Barbara Mary Louise Jackie Richie and Buddy Elmer Jones family Tommy and Sue. Community meetings include Past Noble Grands Club in Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m and Marcelline Rebekah Lodge gathering Saturday at 7 30 p m. Rita Rice returned to Mt St Joseph College after a Master vacation with her parents Thelma House and daughter Patty visited from Powhatan Easter with her parents and returned Tuesday. Mrs Dick Guinther of Akron spent Easter with her mother Lucile Thompson and C F Guinther. Isabel and Margaret Hemsley spent Easter with Thomas Hemsley. John Hinton hosted weekend guests from Toledo Detroit Gore and nearby areas.

Glouster Herson Jones Fred Hamber Karla Mae R. D Eugene Jones Karen Jean Marvin’ Murphy Jerry Barbara Mary Louise Jackie Richie Buddy Elmer Jones Tommy Sue Marcellne Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Rita Rice College of Mt. St. Joseph Lucile Thompson C. F. Guinther Clara Golding Charles Lechner Chaillicothe Isabel Hemsley Columbus Margaret Hemsley Monroe Thomas Hemsley John Hinton James Dawe Toledo William Yount Patty Detroit Dale McMullins Ronnie Gore

Doyle Slated For Crack at Red Cochrane

Doyle defeats Chuck Hunter by split decision and earns a shot at welterweight champ Freddie Cochrane later this summer. Tommy Bell faces Jimmy Doyle May 9 in Cleveland, promoter Bob Brickman promotes the bout as the winner earns a title chance.

Cleveland Youngstown Tommy Bell Los Angeles Jimmy Doyle Chuck Hunter Bob Brick- Mau Ians Ben-Doyle Freddie Cochrane Hunter Doyle

Varsity Softball Team Opens Practice and Roster

The Varsity softball squad begins practice Friday at 2 pm. Returning players include Dickie Coury Mole Abraham Bill Abraham and Jim Breeze. New players are B Kern J Ator K Houf P Lavelle P Ross A Vickers H Finsterwald and Jack Corwin Jeepe Woods is manager. Ohio State to open 1945 football season September 22 at Iowa City versus the Iowa Seahawks.

Dickie Coury Mole Abraham Bill Abraham Jim Breeze B. Kern J. Ator K. Houf P. Lavelle P. Ross A. Vickers H. Finsterwald Jack Corwin Jeepe Woods Columbus Ohio State University Iowa City Iowa Seahawks Athletic Board

Browns Face Pitching Void as Sewell Regroups

CAPE GIRARDEAU MO AP Luke Sewell says replacing two 1944 22 game winners Denny Gatehouse and Bob Muncrief is the Browns’ key challenge as they defend the AL title. He cites veterans Nelson Potter Jack Kramer and Sig Jakucki as backbone with Lamacchia Hollingsworth Shy Jones among hopefuls in spring camp.

Cape Girardeau Denny Gatehouse Bob Muncrief Luke Sewell St. Louis Browns Sewell Nelson Potter Jack Kramer Sig Jakucki Browns Potter al Lamacchia Tex Shy Jones al Hollingsworth Johnny Miller George Caster Weldon West Sam Zoldak Clyde Humphrey Chet Johnson

Carpenter Expects Phillies To Make Bid for Pennant

Wilmington Del AP Robert M. Carpenter predicts the Philadelphia Phillies will contend for the pennant this year amid wartime upgrades. General Manager Herb Pennock says the club is improved and aims to win, discussing potential trades for Vince DiMaggio and new pitching depth with young infielders and veterans. Other notes include Art Rebel taking a draft physical April 24 and obituaries from Wittenberg College and boxing match announcements in Akron.

Wilmington Del Robert M Bob) Carpenter Philadelphia Phillies Phils Herb Pennock al Gerheauser Pirates Vince DiMaggio Kenney Raffensberger Vernon Kennedy Charley Schanz Kewpie Barrett Whit Wyatt DiMaggio Babe Ruth Vince Granville Garvin Hamner Fred Daniels Bitsy Mott Ralph Caballero Jimmy Foxx Hays Gus Mancugo Andy Seminich Buffalo Pennock Jimmy Waldell Coaker Triplett Rene Monteagudo Vance Dinges

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