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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1945

Page

21

Zeds Halted by Veteran Pitchers Bush and Lisenbee

New York AP there is a report that Hod Lisenbee and Guy Bush, both 41, shut out the Reds 5-0 in a seven inning exhibition for Chicago Cubs. The article lists several other camp news items including signings and injuries across MLB teams.

NEW York Deacon Bill McKechnie Hod Lisenbee Guy Bush Cincinnati Deacon Oldsters Chicago Cubs Reds Gleveland Indians Mickey Rocco Chicago White Sox Jimmy Dykes Johnny Humphries Joe Orengo Detroit Tigers Terre Haute White Sox ST. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Sig Jakucki Cardinals al LaMacchia Toledo NEW York Yankees Joe McCarthy Yankees Boston Red Sox Ciem Hausmann Newtuck Oscar “Judd Philadelphia Athletics Russ Christopher Baltimore Washington Senators Joe Kuhe Camp Shelton Boston Braves Joe Mack Eddie Joost Frankie Drews Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Foxx NEW York Giants Mel Ott Chicago Cubs Jimmy Gallagher French Lick Ind Charley Grimm Jorge Comelias Ray Prom ST. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Red Schoendienst Stan Musial Pittsburgh Pirates Rip Sewell Benjamin Harrison

Boxing Results From Akron and Chicago Card

Gus Mullner of Cleveland knocked out Bobby Giles of Buffalo in Akron card. Charlie Polk of Chicago stopped Ira Hughes of Pittsburgh by TKO in 17 percent of rounds. Gymnasts meet in Cleveland as AAU district championships set for tomorrow at American Turners Gymnasium.

Akron Gus Mullner Cleveland Bobby Giles Buffalo Charlie Polk Chicago Ira Hughes Pittsburgh

Ray Harrell Aims For Cinderella Man Of 1945

Ray Harrell, a right handed Giants pitcher, seeks the Cinderella Man title after steadying under Lefty O'Doul in San Francisco. From Portland's 1940 slump to 1943 and 1944 gains, he recalls fanning Ott and others in a 10 year prior exhibition, with O'Doul guiding his three quarter delivery and nerves under pressure.

Ray Harrell-Ott Lakewood NM. J Bill Voiselle Giants Ray Harrell Mel Ott Portland Pacific Coast Bref Cardinals Cubs Phillies Harrell San Francisco Lefty O'Doul

Naval Station Swim Team Withdraws From AAU Meet

Naval Station Bainbridge pulls its team from the national AAU men's senior indoor swimming championships in New York a day after a Navy policy shift. Alan Ford star power and a strong field including Keo Nakama Seymour Schlanger Hobie Billingsley Gene Rodgers James Shand Jr and Paul G Murray are listed for the meet at the New York Athletic Club.

New York Navy Department AAU Toaey New York Athletic Bainbridge Naval Training Station Alan Ford Yale Keo Nakama Seymour Schlanger Hobie Billingsley Ohio State Gene Rodgers Columbia Jack Weeder Oakland Calif Swimming Club James Shand, Jr Princeton Paul G. Murray Cornell

Contributors to Red Cross announced in Trimble Township

A long list details individuals and organizations in Trimble Township who donated to the Red Cross drive. Contributions range from $2 to $55, with many named groups such as Jacksonville Eagles, Greens Run Church of Christ, and Trimble churches supporting the drive. Also included is a public notice about a joint application to transfer a utility certificate in Ohio.

Glouster Trimble Township Red Cross Jacksonville Eagles Ladies Aid Church of Christ Mrg Klemman W. G Hughes Earl Faires Earl Morris E. le Fever Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary TLM W.A Dave Pickard Sara Willis Ernest Byers Jacksonville Ws.c.5 Methodist Church Donna McClelland Russell Lent Nick Almiond James Williams John Baird Florence Meeks Edward Oskey Ogg Motor Company Binderbasin Shoe Shop Lester Zimmer Smith Beer Parlor Frank Price W. H. Fierbaugh Greens Run Russell Poole Taylor Ridge Public Utilities Commission of Ohis Cleveland, Columbus & Cincinnati Highway, Inc Roy W. Zlesler Cleveland Ohio Roy W. Ziegler Armesville Ohlo

High school baseball tourney idea gains traction

A Texas sports columnist urges major leagues to sponsor a state level high school baseball tourney yearly. Regional winners would travel to state finals with trophies and scouts. Directors worry about player eligibility and pro teams poaching students before graduation.

Hugh Fullerton New York Texas Red Troutman Imm American Association

Boxing official Izzy Mattes joins governor staff

Izzy Mattes of Louisiana boxing authority was named a colonel on Governor J. H. Davis's staff. The boxing community cites Mattes as on par with New York figure Col Eddie Eagan. Al Grenert, NYU basketballer, joins Red Sox plans after setting a 307 polity college mark last season and Fort Benning football squad to be led by Capt Gene Myers, ex Kentucky coach.

Izzy Mattes Louisiana J. H. Davis Mattes New York Eddie Eagan al Grenert N.Y.U Red Sox

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Church Activities

Glouster reports Easter goals exceeded at Jacksonville and Hollister with attendance and offerings up. Parish schedules show Sunday School 9:30 to 11:00 and preaching times across churches in Jacksonville Hollister Millfield Bishopville and Glouster with topics on gospel triumph and righteousness.

Glouster Roy Standiford Jacksonville Hollister Standiford M. N. Bryson Millard Kasler Church of Christ Bishopville W. D. Robinson Wiley Hariig First Baptist Sunday School Missionary Society Beula Morris Effie Brown Helen Leach Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkins C. A. Bingman Rev Winkle He Methodist Youth Fellowship Athens County Jacksonville~ Trimble High School Delmar Gladden P.S.C.E Trimble J.T. Auditorium

Sunday School Easter Recitations in Glouster

The Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School primary department presented an Easter program during the Easter morning hour led by Arlene Davis. Recitations and songs followed by an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn, with Sophrona Householder later noted as a chorister who was omitted from the participant list.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Arlene Davis Sophrona Householder

Local News Briefs From Jacksonville Area

The notice highlights a hospital appendectomy recovery for Mrs Sophrona Wouseholder and reports several local events including a quarterly Methodist conference led by Dr Harry E Bright, birth announcements for Elaine Marie Eveland, military updates on Sgt Hidon Grinstead, and Easter greetings wired by soldiers from Germany.

Jim McDonnell Named Tribe's No 1 Catcher

The Cleveland Indians designate Jim McDonnell of Lafayette Indiana as their top catcher. Manager Lou Boudreau backs his Signals and the 23 year old says he can handle 10 or more games. McDonnell weighed 165 pounds and hit .233 in 30 games. The team wraps spring drills and heads to Indianapolis for a three game series with the American Association Indians.

Lafayette Ind Lou Boudreau Jim Tribe Indians Boudrentt McDonnell Betn Wilkes-Barre Indianapolis American Association Indians

Byron Nelson Leads After First Round at Iron Lung Open

Byron Nelson shot a five under par 64 to lead by five strokes in the opening round of the Iron Lung Open. Sammy Snead and Jag McSpaden matched par as Nelson aims for his eighth winter tour win. Ed Dudley and Jorville White remain in contention as winds disrupt play. The event closes the winter golf trek with a Put-In Bay Regatt plan discussed at Toledo Yacht Club.

Atlanta Byyron Nelson Galf Nelson Sammy Snead Hot Springs Jag McSpaden Sanford Me Sheatl North Carolina Ed Dudley PGA Jorville White Winston-Salem N. C Td's

Youth Group Hosts Interdenominational Rally in Trimble

The Trimble Church of Christ youth group will lead devotions at an interdenominational youth rally in the J-T High School gym on Sunday at 7 30 pm hosted by Chauncey Trimble church. Rev L B Evans of Nelsonville will speak followed by games and refreshments.

Jover Morgan County Chauncey—Trimble Church of Christ Athens County J-T High School Trimble Church of Christ L. B Evans Nelsonville

Hollister schools invite public to visit Monday recitations

Supt. E G Per k on announces a special Hollister schedule with 2:00 pm opening, forenoon recitations until 6:00 pm, a 6:00 pm pupil dinner, 6:30 to 7:30 pm sessions, and a PTA meeting in the auditorium. Public invited to observe pupils and teachers. dinner for pupils, faculties, and parents.

Glouster Per-' Kon Hollister Facilis Iaesee P.T.A

Sugar Creek School Carnival Plans Announced

Sugar Creek School hosts a spring carnival tonight at 7 30 to raise funds for school use. Dance games and food booths contribute to large attendance with door prizes including a cake and groceries. Kings and queens named for each grade, with prize rules for attendees holding winning numbers.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Mary Helen Hart Florence Brookhart Elizabeth West King Bobby Pierce Hubert Boho Richard Mitchell Gladys Simpkins

Auxiliary meets Chauncey to plan district convention

Chauncey ladies of the Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers meet next Tuesday at the Chauncey loge hall to plan attendance at the district convention in The Plains. April 24. All members urged to attend. Also notes visits from Mrs Mary T Tucker of Columbus to her son-in-law and daughter Rev and Mrs Charles Caffrey in Jacksonville. Mrs Grave Carr Chauncey receives a letter from her son Pfe Rolland Carr now at Camp Maxey Texas after service in the Aleutians.

Sophrona Wouseholder Jacksonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Jacksonville Methodist Church Harry, E. Bright W. Rumer Yaw Wabeek Farm Pontiac Mich J. W. Yaw James L. Eveland Christine Galloway Columbus Elaine Marie Mt. Carmel Hospital el. Eveland New Lexington R. C. Galloway Giouster Cpl Hidon Grinstead New York Belgium First Army Martinsburg W. Va Wilbur Butcher Federer James Robert Jennie Davis Trimble Walden C. Deal Germany Rae John Pe Deal Rosamanvert Heynés Brox, Milling Co Eee Get L. Casto Millfield Keynes Krrimble Jacksonvbble France Jack Sonville King Chauncey Mre Marie Smith Tony Janina Hig Bulldozer Ellis Ave Kioh Richards Alva iSehorr Karns Ervin Karns Charles Mulheid Gel Youngstown Hide Ladies Aid Society of Bhiliheld Nicholas Earieh Godels Hamicap Humberto Zavala Wil Mexico City Smith Hattel Grace Carr Jaz Szal Kloh Ravi Herman Kloh Taylor Ridge Poe Cha Sea Fox Geraldine Hoisington Daysty Ralph M Hoisington Me & Soomen Asa Zanesville Hartman Wilson John Bull Corrington Lewis Adkins Ersel Bullock Kenton Ratson John Straupe Bullock Elaine Robert Bul'Snyder Jock Ese Adkins Goodman Kenton Hanilleap Anz Wostames Bullock Fred Evener Circle Hl Cheir Freddie Evener Evener Carl Lee Patricia the Plains Chester Call Dayton Hubert Cidwell Newbury 3. C Denver Carter Boboi Union Furnace Eldon Hardy Ada Hardy Circle Hill Berl Knight and Son Junior North Tamp Heard Texas Fort Meade United Mine Workers Chauncey Loge Hall Plains Mary T. Tucker Charles Caffrey Martha Carfrey Routte Grave Carr Chauncey Pfe Rolland Carr Aleutians Retayninge Camp Shelby Miss Camp Maxey Tex

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