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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1945

Page

7

Denison Cops Open With 10-9 Win Over Plains

Denison edged Plains 10-9 in a tense opener as Mark Wylie worked five innings on the mound for the Bobcats. Barbis led the offense with a key triple and multiple hits, while Chuck Hort st at short handled five chances and produced a few safeties. The Huskers hammered out a late push, but Wylie held firm, aided by timely hits and three critical runs in the eighth.

Mark Wylie Don Peden Don Mitch Ohio State Chuck Awaki Merk Wyile Sind Denison Jeric Bill Turk

Byron Nelson Drives Golf Tour to Rich Payouts

Nelson wrapped the PGA winter tour with eight top finishes and a high total payout, toppling rivals like McSpaden and Snead. The Chicago star logged 963 strokes over 72 holes in Atlanta, averaging 3.83 per hole across 4,968 holes for the season. Nelson’s standout performance eclipsed a strong showing by Mark McSpaden, while Snead returned after a Navy hitch to win six events and $16,861.

Chicago Golf Byron Nelson Nelson Cith Harold Jag) McSpaden Miami Lord Byron Bonds Atlanta Nel Son McSpader Sammy Snead Hot Springs Snead

Training Gossip From Spring Training Grounds

New York clubs report progress with Browns winning three from the World Series foe in an exhibition. Yankees suspend Ernie Bonham on salary cut and injuries loom as Joe Riley suffers multiple injuries. Giants struggle in early sessions while Cardinals report Morton Cooper feeling better. White Sox prepare for workouts as Cubs eye pre-season drills. Pirates beat second team and Indians trade talks continue with Heath. Nuxhall sent to Syracuse.

Caras NEW York Yankeees Larry, MacPhail Giants Ray Harrell Bainbridge Yanks Boston Red Box Louis Cardinals Fitch Mort Cooper Chicago White SOX Jimmy Dykes Wally Moses Boston Red Sox Rex Cecil Boston Braves Johnny Hutchings Braves Field Hicago Cubs Charley Grimm Peaving Chicago Pletsburgh ‘Pirates Sian Bob Ellicner Stroud Tigrrs Cleveland Indians Detroit Jeff Heath Tit Bob Swift Tribe Ice Roger Peckinpaugh Cincinnati REDS Joe Nuxhall Syracuse Russ Kerns Brooklyn Dodgers Bear ‘Mountain Montreal

Fullerton's Roundup and Pro Football Proposals

Pro football bosses at a five day meeting form a committee to handle college protests as players return after the war. Many draft selections were sophomores when leaving college, signaling strong college interest. The plan is to have a neutral mediator ask returning players what they want and act accordingly.

Rough Fullerton New York Saquawk

Crack Tie Score in Fifth To Finish Six Five Victory

Athens High Bulldogs win their first game of the year by defeating The Plains 6 to 5 in five innings. Duncan and Miller pitched with fielding errorless support, while Rotramel Dailey and Neutzling contributed key hits. The win comes after a late dramatic rally in the fifth frame to overtake The Plains, with Louis Moore delivering the decisive RBI.

Dow Fins Athens High Bulldogs the Plains Athens Duncan Miller Neutaing Batchelder Beckley Platt Charney Paul Farley Ynompson Rotramel Dailey Macdonald Neutzling Winefordner Plains Moore Piatt Wharton Novotni Rst Kennedy As. Rotrame Louis Moore Farley Cavanaugh McDonald Wovotni Hawk Thompson Miller Neutzling OL Duncan Gyning Win Miller Roberts Hunter

Boxing Night Upsets and Athletics Box Score

Jimmy Reeves of Cleveland outpointed Oscar Boyd in Buffalo while Gene Spenseer of Chicago defeated Guy Serean in Youngstown. Athens hosts fourth game of the season as Batchelder Hawk and Thompson lead a clash with Platt in a box score heavy report.

Buffalo Jimmy Reeves Cleveland Oscar Boyd Youngstown Gene Spenseer Chicago Guy Serean Nampa Idaho Billy Parsons Danville Sidney Miller

Cover Youth Wounded in Action Is Out of Danger

Pvt. Floyd Drescher, seriously wounded in Germany on March 4, is reported out of danger and improving slowly after overseas service. Mrs. Drescher and Mr. Drescher of Truetown received the update. he served a brief overseas period and is now recovering.

Chauncey F. Drescher Truetown Pvt Floyd Drescher Germany

Double Party Held At McKibben Home Chauncey

A double celebration occurred Sunday at Ralph and Mrs. McKibben’s Chauncey residence 208 May Ave honoring their son Seaman 2c Charles McKibben returning from Brooklyn and their daughter Elaine McKibben at home celebrating her birthday. A two course chicken dinner was served by Mrs. McKibben.

Chauncey Ralph McKibben May Ave Seaman Charles McKibben Brooklyn Flaine McKibben McKibben

Coonville Mission To Have Preaching Friday Night

CHAUNCEY sermon announced for Friday at 8 p m by Andrew McKinney of the Morristown Holiness Church. In AVELAND Ralph Zanelli will replace the ailing teacher and serve as pastor. Shueehee Jackie Wilson faces a 10 round bout at the arena on April 12. Mrs Ethel Oxford notes the Columbus Taylor led Red Birds efforts Sunday School invites residents to join. Rochester International League: The Birds beat opponents 7 to 2, series ends tomorrow at Miami University diamond. Ohio State basketball opened with a 10 to 15 loss to Lockbourne at Air Base.

Chauncey Coonville Sumnéay Ales Ethel Oxford Columbus Taylor Red Birds of the American Associat Rochester Birds Miami University

Chauncey Area Hosts Boxing Card and Visits

Chauncey residents and visitors mingle as Mrs Josie Adkins and family visit in Mans field. Cleveland speakers and boxing stars join events at Akron Armory headliner Jeanine Funk and Patty of Cleveland train for bouts. Morristown United Americans host prayer meeting before national amateur soccer cup matches slated Sunday.

Chauncey Josie Adkins Mans Field Conde Webb Jake Chapman Paul ‘McKinney Paulette Leon Andrew. McKinney Akron Saimmy ’ Crandall Delma Funk Jeanine Patty Cleveland Golden Gloves Will Battle Mike Grim Medina Cleveland Cleveland Chauncey Detroit Morristown United Americans Second Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests From Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Lewis Adkins entertained as weekend guests Chauncey residents including Mr and Mrs William Sharp Springfield Mr and Mrs Conde Webb Mrs Jake Chapman Mansfield and Mrs Toe Staley Chauncey Mrs Margie Robeson and daughter and Elaine Bullock of rear Chauncey were also mentioned as attendees.

Chauncey Lewis Adkins Josie Adkins William Sharp Springfield Condé Webb Jake Chapman Mansfield Toe Staley Margie Robeson Elaine Bullock

Illness Touches Chauncey Family as Sister in Kenton

Chauncey resident Leonard Simpson learns his sister Edna Bullock nee Simpson, wife of Rev James Bullock, pastor at Nazarene Church Kenton, is seriously ill. Also Seaman 2-a Charles McKibben of the Coast Guards ends a seven day furlough with his Newark area parents in Chauncey.

Chauncey Leonard Simpson Truetown James Bullock Kenton Edna. Simpson Millsfield the Nazarene Church Charles McKibben The Coast Guards Brooklyn New York Ralph McKibben May Ave

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