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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1946

Page

8

Buck and Bobcats Set For Weekend Baseball Clash

Ohio University hosts Ohio State in the 1946 season opener at the OU baseball diamond Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Buckeyes rely on Bill Schmitter and Ray McDonald to face a Bobcat lineup led by Chuck Burdette and John Jurkovic with cautious optimism after a high scoring win over Marietta.

Ohio University Bobcat Ohio State Buck Bobcats Bucks Marietta Pioneers Peden Pioneers Ohio State Capitol City Chuck Burdette John Jurkovic Wrigley Burdette Jurkovic Marietta Bill Schmitter South- Paw Ray McDonald Schmitter Jerry Kauffman Bobcat Bill Brooks Bob Freeman Brooks Jack Singerman Bill Turk Chuck Horn Bill Barkis King Brady Chuck Traeger Ralph Sayre Ruszkowski Burks Chet Baker Dick Colburn Durcard Wight Bill Berger George Ranz

Cruikshanks Honored With Home Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cruikshank hosted a home shower for Pauline Dotm Chauncey and Ruth Feuerhelm in Chauncey. Guests enjoyed social time and a refreshments course served by Ruth Feuerhelm with help from Mrs. Marinda Cruikshank and Elsie Walker. Those sending gifts included many friends unable to attend.

Chauncey Leslie Cruikshank Pauline Dotm Ruth Feuerhelm Feuerhelm Marinda Cruikshank Elsie Walker Moses Dunlevy Barbara Staley Virginia Risley Minnie Palmer Ruth Smith Eileen McWilliams Dorothy Staley Ruth Leiber Lucille Bails Evelyn Patterson Grace Kovaleski Maxine Smith Selah Wade Martha Crow Ida McPherson Earl Canter Wilma Brickles Irgene Hinchman Mazel Dunlevy Athens Vesta

Stephens and Owens Should Get Fat Bonuses

Boston era by Harry Grayson argues American and National League owners should reward Vern Stephens and Mickey Owen for turning down the Mexican League. He notes the players helped Pasquel’s scheme, mocks Stephens as a “sucker,” and predicts poor prospects if they stay with current clubs.

Harry Grayson NBA New York Branch Rickey Mickey Owen

Chandler Says Mex Loop Is Unrecognized By Organized Baseball

Cincinnati AP. Commissioner Chandler says the State Department has no official report recognizing Mexican League baseball and accuses officials of relying on newspaper accounts. He cites players Vern Stephens Mickey Owen and Jorge Pasquel as examples and says American baseball will act if rights and contracts are respected.

Stephens Owen Luis Olmo Mexico Hausmanns Yimmermans Maglies Carrasquels Hernandezes Franklins Alex Carrasquel Onder Hob Feller Bud Nennie New York Vern Stephens Senor Don Jorge Pasquel Browns Spootsman's Park Connie Mack Philadelphia Brey Pasquel Brothers Stephiens Lemo Cnetis Chandler Cincinnati State Department A. B. (Happy) Chandler Washington Vers Wadadane Atom Jacillulas Auticu St. Louis Browns Mickey Owen Brooklyn Jorge Pasquel Cuba Pasquel

Birthday Party Honored Mrs. Angie Metkiff at Chauncey Home

A birthday celebration for Mrs. Angie Metkiff took place Wednesday at her Chauncey area residence. Guests enjoyed a pink and white cake, a stringed orchestra, dancing, and gifts. Tea cream, cake, and coffee were served.

Angie Metkiff Chauncey Ersary

Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday services announced

Rev. J. N. Lakin will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m in The Plains Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 9 39 led by Mrs Carrie Channell and Jane Aumor. Senior NY P services at 6 15 p m.

Chauncey J. N. Lakin Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell Jane Aumor Ny.p

Fullerton’s Roundup Highlights Oddball Sports Tidbits

The column notes Herman Keiser’s Augusta Masters fashion and worst round, Dan Reeves’ Hollywood style move, Chile and Adam Walsh lodging in hotels, and guest star Nixson Denton. It also lists bred broodmares Delicacy and kin, Stu Adams’ college bid, and Indiana A’s 22 years of Rotary Club attendance. A Natick hockey coach adapts after retirement, studying a hockey book to learn the six man game.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Herman Keiser Cyril Walker Dan Reeves Cleveland Rams Los Angeles California Basil Rathbone Chile Adam Walsh America Thos 5 Likker Little Tip Stu Adams Radnor Long Island U G. Clevenger Indiana Bloomington

Clean Up Drive To Start In Chauncey

Annual spring clean up campaign for Chauncey and vicinity will begin Monday April 15. Mayor W D Hines asks every citizen and property owner to cooperate. Tin cans and rubbish should be placed in containers while all trash is collected and taken to the curb for city truck removal. The drive runs through the end of April.

Chauncey Chauncey and Vicinity W. D. Hines

McCormick Appointed Chauncey Marshal to Replace Resign

Chauncey names Willard McCormick as marshal after William Collins resigns effective April. McCormick, a veteran, resides on West Main Street and will also drive the city truck. The appointment followed an adjourned city council meeting Monday as applications were received. Also noted: Leslie Cruikshank and Luther Cruikshank joined Ruth Feuerhelm on a visit to Wonderland and Summit Station visiting local families and friends.

Chauncey Willard V. MeCormick William Collins McCormick W. Main St Leslie Cruikshank Luther Cruikshank Ruth Feuerhelm Wonderland Zimmie Smith Doris Eisenaugle George Ernest Smith Summitt Station Thomas Cruikshank

Lewis Howard Honored On 84th Birthday

Chauncey Mrs Viola Hennward hosted a surprise 84th birthday party for her husband Lewis Lee Howard at her Millfield home Monday night. Florence Howard presented a cake with 41 candles and many gifts were given. Attendees included Ephriam Sayers and family, Grover Patton, Ray Howard, Chester Howard, and L. L. Howard.

Chauncey Viola Henward Millfield Lewis Lee Howard Florence Howard Ephriam Sayers Faymond Save Denia Jean Sayers William Wemmer Grover Patton Ray Howard Chester Howard Ruth Ann Patty Braddy Howard Ralph Brown L. L. Howard

Morristown CHAUNCEY Services At Iristown Church

Morristown services Sunday at Iristown Holiness Church begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning preaching. Evening service led by Pastor Ray Pidcock. Young People's meeting at 6:15 p.m. organized by Myrtle Impson of Chauncey.

Chauncey Iristown Holiness Church Ray Pidcock Young People’s Meeting Myrtle Impson

Lip Zednik Returns to OU Sports

Eddie Zip Zednik returns to the Ohio University campus joining Thor Olson's football and wrestling programs. The two letter man played end on Peden’s 41 42 teams and, in the service with the 21st Airborne Division, won AAU heavyweight titles in the Carolinas. Zednik plans summer school and to play football next year, filling a gap in OU's sports plans.

Eddie Zip Zednik Thor Olson Zip Ohio State Blinos Indiana North South Carolina Zednik Peden 21Th Airborne Phillipines

County Youth Rally on Palm Sunday in Glouster

Chauncey reports a countywide youth rally in Glouster Sunday at 7 30 p m with the Hocking Valley Parish youth and Glouster Methodist guests The Rev George Cale of the Ohio Council of Churches will speak Palm Sunday processional of children with palms opens the 10 30 service led by Rev Gil bert Courtney Other services include Rev G B Courtney Rev Richard Wilcox Lay members lead the 9 30 service in Trimble and the Trimble Youth Fellowship meets at 6 39 prior to attending the county meeting

Chauncey Hocking Valley Glouster Gilbert Courtney G. B. Courtney Taylor Ridge Richard Wilcox Greens Run Millfield Trimble

Plan Area Rally at Chauncey Pilgrim Church

Rev Kay Pidcock of Chauncey announces a district rally for Pilgrim Holiness youth on Monday April 15 at 7 30 p m at the Pilgrim Church near Carbondale directed by Rev Orville Ave of Athens with guest sneakers. Next Wed and Thu nights April 17 and 18 Rev Tiram Mingus will be at the same church with charts and sneak on the Second Coming of Christ. The public is invited to all services.

Chauncey Kay Pidcock Pilgrim Holiness Church Pilgrim Church Carbondale Orville Ave Athens Tiram Mingus

Passeau Expects Five More Years With Cubs Pitching

Claude Passeau at 37 says his arm is sound this spring and he expects to play five more years with the Chicago Cubs after beating retirement by five years. He notes his tung oil farm near Lucedale Mississippi as a long term plan and recalls a one hit World Series shutout over Detroit last fall.

Kansas City Mississippi Chicago Cubs Claude Passeau Lucedale Miss Tangetka Taulss Claude Detroit Passeau Philadelphia Phils

Yanks and Dodgers meet in pre opener at Ebbets Field

Pre war baseball returns to New York with the Yankees and Dodgers opening their weekend series at Ebbets Field. An expected crowd of 20,000 will watch Brooklyn ace Hal Gregg oppose Spud Chandler, the Bronxites’ top pitcher.

Brooklyn New York Yankees Dodgers Ebbets’ Field Hal Gregg Izhthander Spud Chandler

Feller Wins for Cleveland in Richmond Victory

Roanoke dispatch reports Bob Feller pitched a full nine innings for Cleveland as the Indians beat the Giants 4 3 in Richmond. Feller fanned six and yielded three walks while Sid Gordon hit a homer for New York. Pat Seerey drove in the decisive run in the eighth on a bizarre double off a utility wire.

Roanoke Bob Feller Indians Allie Reynolds Giants Tribe Feller Chicago Richmond Sid Gordon Pat Seerey Buster Maynard Harry Feldman Hal Schumacher Bobh Carpenter

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