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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1945

Page

9

Reds Bow To Veterans In Exhibition Shutout

New York AP reports 41 year old pitchers Hod Lisenbee and Guy Bush teamed to shut out the Reds 5-0 in a seven inning exhibition. The Cubs paired veteran arms to blank Cincinnati as training camp notes show further roster shifts and upcoming series details.

NEW York Deacon Bill McKechnie Hod Lisenbee Guy Bush Cincinnati Deacon Chicago Cubs Reds Cleveland Indians Mickey Recco Chicago White Sox Jimmy Dykes Johnny Humphries Joe Orengo Detroit Tigers Terre Haute White Sox Louis Browns Luke Seawell Sig Jakucki Cardinals al LaMacchia Toledo NEW York Yankees Joe McCarthy Yankees Boston Red Sox Clem Hausmann Oscar Judd

Mullner Knocks Out Giles in Akron Boxing Show

Cleveland light heavyweight Gus Mullner 183 knocks out Buffalo challenger Bobby Giles 173 in the seventh round. Chicago’s Charlie Polk 180 stops Ira Hughes 177 in a three round TKO at Pittsburgh. Gymnasts to meet Cleveland tomorrow for AAU district championships at the American Turners gym.

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

Ray Harrell Aims for Cinderella Status With Giants

Ray Harrell, 33, Texan pitcher, trains with the New York Giants under Mel Ott. His rise from Portland in 1940 to 17 wins in 1943 and 20 in 1944 has front office speculation, aided by Lefty O'Doul's coaching and a three-quarter delivery.

Lakewood N. J Bill Voiselle Giants Ray Harrel Mel Ott Portland San Francisco Lefty O’doul

Naval Station Swim Team Withdrawn From Meet

The national AAU men's senior indoor swimming championships open at the New York Athletic Club with Bainbridge Naval Training Station withdrawn in line with a Navy policy shift. Star swimmers include Alan Ford Keo Nakama Seymour Schlanger Hobie Billingsley and others from Ohio State Columbia Oakland Princeton and Cornell.

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

Contributors to Red Cross drive in Trimble Township listed

The notice lists donors in Trimble Township who contributed over five dollars to the Red Cross drive, naming Jacksonville Eagles, Greens Run groups, dozens of individuals and local clubs. It details multiple contribution levels from five to more, plus hundreds of smaller gifts and a joint Public Utilities Commission filing.

E. E. Munden K. J. Wolfe Dave Edwards Wonder Bar Alta Sweeney Lawrence Colbert Emma Easier Thomas Figley J. H. Elias Ella Sellars Ed Kurtzman Russell Poole Taylor Ridge Sam Johnson T. D. McAfoose Delmar Gladden Bertha Warehime Ben Coffman G. W. Rose Richard Dick) Jones J. L. Stephenson Alfred Howard Jacksonville Mothers Club Hoy Seckinger

High school baseball journals eyed by major leagues

A Texas sports writer suggests major leagues fund annual state high school baseball journals with regional winners advancing to state finals and pro involvement. The plan sparks worry over player eligibility and pro poaching before graduation.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Texas Sports Scribe Red Troutman American Association

Services in Trimble Churches Announced With Attendance Surging

Rev. Roy Standiford reports Jacksonville and Hollister churches surpassed Easter goals. Jacksonville attendance 103 with a $150 offering, Hollister 89 attendance and $160 raised. Programs featured Sunday School and preaching, with thanks to helpers. Other churches announced Sunday schedules and events across Bishopville, Glouster, and Trimble communities.

Glouster Roy Standlford Jacksonville Hollister Standiford M. N. Bryson Millard Kasler Church of Christ Sunday School Bishopville W. D. Robinson Wiley Harris First Baptist Sunday School The Missionary Society Beula Morris Effie Brown Helen Leach Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkle C. A. Bingman Methodist Youth Fellowship Athers County Jacksonville- Trimble High School Ps.c.e Trimble

Social Notes from Glouster and Nearby Areas

Glouster residents report health updates and church event notices. Mrs Sophrona Householder of Jacksonville underwent an appendectomy and is improving. A Jacksonville Methodist Conference is set for Friday at eight with Dr Harry E Bright attending. Military honors include Sgt Clifton L Kloh earning the Bronze Star for bravery in France. An eight pound son named James Robert was born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Butcher with grandparents listed. Sgt Walden C Deal, stationed in Germany, sent Easter flowers to his mother. Geraldine Hoisington and Mrs Ralph M Hoisington visited from Dayton and Zanesville over the weekend.

Sophrona Householder 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 Ware Elaine Marie Mt. Carmel Hospital E. L. Eveland New Lexington R. C. Galloway Glouster Cpl Eldon Grinstead New York Belgium First Army Martinsburg W. Va Wilbur Butcher Federal James Robert Jennie Davis Trimble Walden C. Deal Germany John Deal Deal Clifton L. Kloh Co. C 49Th Engineers United States Army France Kloh Eloh Herman Eloh Taylor Ridge Jacksonville-Trimble High School Charles Hoisingston Geraldine Hoisington Dayton Indaw Ralph M. Hoisington Zanesville

Sunday School Easter Recitations at Jacksonville Methodist

The Jacksons ville Methodist Sunday School primary department presented an Easter program during the Sunday School hour directed by Arlene Davis. Recitations and songs were followed by an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn. Sophrona Householder was later noted as omitted from the participant list. An additional item reports MaDesmith Mulfield hosting the Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs. Hazel Earich presiding.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Arlene Davis Sophrona Householder Chaunes —Anes MaDesmith Mulfield Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Hazel ‘Earich

Jim McDonnell Named Indians Catcher After Spring Review

Cleveland appoints Jim McDonnell, 23, Detroit native, as No. 1 catcher amid praise from manager Lou Boudreau. McDonnell, who joined from Wilkes-Barre, has appeared in 20 games with a .233 average. Indians plan to wind down spring practice and head to Indianapolis for a three game series with the American Association squad.

Lafayette Ind Cleveland Indians Jim McDonnell Detroit Lou Boudreau Jim Tribe Indians Boudreau McDonnell Kim Wilkes-Barre Indianapolis American Association Indians

Public Visit Planned at Hollister Schools schedule

GLOUSTER Sept. J. Person announces a special schedule for Hollister schools on Monday. Schools open at 2:00 pm with forenoon recitations, then classes until 6:00 pm. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm evening classes resume, followed by a PTA meeting at 7:30. Public invited to observe pupils and teachers. Dinner served at 6:00 for pupils faculty and parents.

Glouster BE. J. Persson Hollister P T.A

Byron Nelson Leads Iron Lung Open With 64 On Brutal Wind

Byron Nelson shot a five under par 64 to take a five stroke lead in the Iron Lung Open at Atlanta. Sammy Snead and Jug McSpaden matched par as the wind ravaged the field. Nelson holds seven winter tour wins this season, a new record, while Ed Dudley and Orville White sit close with 70s.

Atlanta Byron Nelson Nelson Sammy Snead Hot Springs Jug McSpaden Sanford Me Snead North Carolina Ed Dudley Orville White Winston-Salem N.C

Youth Group of County to Meet in Trimble Sunday

CHAUNCEY Trimble Church of Christ hosts Athens County Youth Group for an interdenominational youth rally Sunday. Pvt Freddie Evener recently finished training at North Camp Hood Texas and reported to Fort Meade Maryland on Tuesday.

Dover Morgan County Chauncey—Trimble Church of Christ Athens County County Trimble Chauncey Fred Evener Circle Hill Freddie Evener Evener Carl Lee Patricia the Plains Chester Call Dayton Hubert Caldwell Newbury S. C Denver Carter Bobbte Union Furnace Eldon ‘Hardy Ada Hardy Circle Hil Bert Knight Junior North Camp Hood Texas Fort Meade, Md

Sugar Creek School Carnival Promises Games Prizes Tonight

Sugar Creek School in Chauncey hosts a spring carnival at 7 30 PM with dancing games and food booths. Proceeds fund school activities and door prizes include a cake and groceries. winners need not be present for some prizes. Royal court includes Mary Helen Hart Florence Brookhart Elizabeth West with king Bobby Pierce and suitors Hubert Bobo Richard Mitchell. Gladys Simpkins leads the school.

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

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Plans Ahead for District Meet

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will hold a meeting next Tuesday at the Chauncey lodge hall to plan attendance at the district convention in The Plains on April 24. All members are urged to attend. Mary L. Tucker of Columbus visited Chauncey to see son-in-law and daughter Rev and Mrs Charles Carfrey in Jacksonville. Martha Carfrey and her mother are visiting. Grare Carr Chauncey received a letter from her son Rolland Carr who spent months in the Aleutians and, after returning, is stationed at Camp Shelby. He was transferred on March 29 to Camp Maxey Texas.

Keynes Bros. Milling Co Krannitz Chauncey Hattie Karns Roberts Ellis Ave Cov (Richards Agziers Alva Schorr Karns Ervin Karns Charles Hattie Smith Grace Carr Lloyd Jumilus Stones Grill Son Nutter William United Mine Workers Chauncey Lodge Hall i The Plains Mary L. Tucker Columbus Daught ‘Ter Charles Carfrey Jacksonville Martha Carfrey EN Souths Grare Carr Pre Rolland Carr Aleutians Overcons Camp Shelby Camp Maxey Tes

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