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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

Page

13

Willard Marshall Clouts Homer as New Yorkers Defeat Dodgers

Willard Marshall delivered a key homer as the New York team defeated the Dodgers 6 to 4. The article notes Marshall’s limited major league time, his earlier crack at Atlanta, and his value in the Giants’ deal. it also covers other daily MLB results including DiMaggio’s 42 000 salary and notable NL games.

Willard Marshall Clouts Homer Dodgers Haseen Lake Forest College Earl Mann Ckers Mrshall Atlanta Marhall Brooklyn Marshall Giants el Ott Ecruit Miami New York Washington Joe

Athens HI team opens Friday at Jackson

Ohio University defeats Marshall 15 to 5 as Bob Wren belts a pair of extra base hits to pace the Bobcats. Athens High School prepares for its inaugural game at Jackson High Field with a youthful lineup led by junior starters and several sophomores competing for limited pitching slots.

Athens Jackson Bobcats Marshall Wren John Finsterwald Wayne Smoke) Hutchison Bill Sprague Evan Jones Lackey Bob Mills John Miaker Ohio Yancey Miaker Minker Bob Wren Cliff Craig Harkins Schens Blivey Cordray Porris Cccsneum Dewart Cass Bately Benes Sioene Vanaman Nolan Gutshall Teg L. A Davidson Heinz Lehively Collins Duffy Stuart Safety Benda eCollins Silvey Minkar Craig Ohio University Marshall College Huntington Thundering Herd Ritter Collett Athens Bulldogs Bulldogs Athens High School Jackson High Field Iron Men Harry Lackey

Tracksters threaten Ohio State and OU track records

Ohio State's visiting track squad is expected to threaten or break multiple local records at the OU course in a meeting billed as one of the most exciting in Scarlet and Grey history. Expect record attempts in the 120 high hurdles 220 low hurdles 100 yard dash pole vault and the quarter mile among others with athletes such as Wright Dallas Schmidt Duff Day Hammonds Trepanier Collins and Johnson competing. Admission is free and a large crowd is anticipated for Saturday afternoon.

Ohio State Columbus Herbert Bobight Wright Dallas Pre Cinches Schmidt Howie Duff Duff Bob Johnson Buckeye Ohio Howie Day Charley Hammonds State Trepanier Bob Collins

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

National League results show Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 2 New York 6 Brooklyn 4 Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 4 Chicago 2 American League Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 New York 9 Washington 3 Boston 3 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 6 Chicago 5.

National Club la Pet Pittsburgh Boston Sameanen St. Louis Brooklyn New York Wwe Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia American Club Lovie Wcessncas Cleveland Detroit Washington

Red's Box Score and Pleasant Bowling Scores

The report lists Red’s box score details and Pleasant’s bowling results amid a fragmented local sports blurb. A stray zoological line appears in the text, noting a hippopotamus’ physiology but not related to the scores.

Logan Social Notes and Civic Meetings

Logan society notes record Junior Tourist Book Club reviews The Doctors Mayo by Helen B Clapesattle at Glenview Heights with plans for a White House dinner meeting guest reviewer. Also reported are musical appearances by James Calvin and Aldena Davis, marriage of James Chesser and Ada Hopkins, and Rebekah lodge birthday observance with a potluck dinner.

Clifford Turner East Palestine Sarah Turner Chicago Ada Hopkins Joshua Clark Starr Township Matthew Chesser Dayton Logan Friends Kerwood Martin Appleyard Louise Andrews Kent James Young Fred Murray Phil Tschappat William Clapp Clipp Allen Adams

Dates for Two All Star Tilts Announced

New York report says baseball leaders set July 7 for a potential all star versus armed forces game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium 9 p m ET. The event would follow the annual All Star game in New York and involve night play to maximize crowds. Army and Navy reps were to join discussions signaling progress on a service team match.

New York Baseball Cleveland Municipal Stadium Kenesaw M. Landis Will Harridge American League Ford Frick National League Army Navy

Two Families Move In Logan Area Ordnance

Mr and Mrs Newell Grooms and family moved from the Hildebrandt property on W Main St to Midplace on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles W Dol matsch Jr and family moved from the Brad dock property on North St to a residence on W Front St the same day. Pvt Elmer Ledford returned Friday to Patterson Field Fairfield after a furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Clint Ledford sister Mim Ray Sigler and brother Douglas Ledford all of Logan Route 4.

LOGAN Newell Grooms Hildebrandt W. Main St Charles W. Dollmatsch, Jr Braddock North St W. Front St Elmer Ledford Patterson Field Fairfield Clint Ledford Douglas Ledford Mim Ray Sigler

Giants and Dodgers Aid for Army Navy Relief Weighs Large

Fullerton's Roundup notes Giants and Dodgers contribute the entire take of a game with expected profits between twenty thousand and twenty five thousand dollars each to Army and Navy relief. Larry MacPhail estimates a club clearing over seventy five thousand dollars after expenses is lucrative. Eddie Ainsmith named athletic director at Republic aviation plant Farmingdale New York Tex Carleton to run same at Consolidated bomber plant Fort Worth. Jotted items include Sam Atcheson guest star and superstition anecdotes about jersey thirteen. Red Cochrane writes Navy song lyrics and Jim Castiglia eyed as strong hitter for Athletics.

New York Larry MacPhail Giants Dodgers Army and Navy Larry Eddie Ainsmith Walter Johnson Republic Aviation Farmingdale N. Y Tex Carleton Consolidated Fort Worth

Demurrers Filed in Teacher Tenure Case

LOGAN Demurrers were filed Wednesday by the plaintiff to the first, second and third affirmative defenses of the defendants in the cases of the State in Relation to Sylvia Dodd Thorne, Adrien Dodd Blosser and Adrien Turner against the Ward Rural Board of Education. It is contended these do not contain facts sufficient to constitute a defense. In the Blosser case the facts in the fourth defense are denied. Hearings on teacher tenure law set for April 20 by Judge Phil Henderson.

Logan Gun Club to Hold Sunday Shoot at England Farm

Logan Gun Club will hold a shooting event at the England farm at 1 P M on Sunday. A shoot is planned at these grounds every fifth Sunday, signaling a regular schedule for members and nearby shooters.

Logan Logan Gun Club England

Association’s Alst Campaign Begins Today

The American Association opens its 41st season two days after major league baseball began. Eight teams resume in the same lineup with new managers at Columbus Eddie Dyer replacing Burt Shotton and at Indianapolis Dabby Hartnett succeeding Wade Killifer. Kansas City Blues tap Johnny Neun as boss, St Paul hires Harry Hannah, while Toledo Louisville St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City games set openings.

Roosevelt K. M. Landis Columbus Indianapolis Eddie Dyer Burt Shotton Andabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Wade Killifer Toledo Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Kansas City Blues Johnny Neun Bill Meyer Harry Truck) Hannah Ralph Red) Kress

Plains Trip New Marshfield In 7 to 1 Victory

The Plains High School baseball team traveled to New Marshfield yesterday and won 7 to 1. Starting pitcher Thinkham surrendered one hit in four innings, with Morgan finishing and allowing one hit and striking out eight. The defense committed only two errors, and captain Luman led with two hits.

Pittsburgh Marietta Handicap Coscarart Mold Loft— aPhelps Monroe Handica Stewart Owen Gustine Paint Lopez Ed Gaskin Dietz Burdette Cincinnati Joost G Conchins Frey Goodman Walker F. McCormick Pipe Shop Haas M. McCormick Newton Hemsley Ewe Rene See Riddle Pee Somerville Starr Peeeecanaves E. Marlin bAlene Garrison Army Oodall Crandol Elliott DiMaggio Gus Rehman Thne Lopez Lopez Double Pla Fletcher Tracy Meeeene Barrett Hems- Costen Oe Ewen Adkins Woenne Statler Moystin Russell Star Miller Eee Barr Jorda Magerkurth Bauerle Norton Sprenger Cruickshank Ingraham Automotive City League Conkey Eee Manning Conee Henson Hall Martin On Ee Cokonougher Gasken McBride Mitchell Victory Oil R Krodel Smiley Tribe Ween Betts Hatton Watkins Hudson Couch Ford Hack Bolin Ross Powers We Eee M. Smith Morrison Thomas Rose Young -E Dunlavy Jones -Ccences Ridenour Barrashen A. Smith Bas Ingraham Harmon Wise Miller -Erce Central Service Binder Fowler Wallace Bailey Mott Plains H. S New Marshfield Thinkham Plains Morgan Luman

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