Major Leagues Open 1946 Baseball Season Today
Opening day draws about 225000 fans across eight cities as 1946 major league baseball resumes after wartime. Tigers host Browns at Briggs, Cubs open in Cincinnati, Senators and Red Sox in Washington, Yankees in Philadelphia, Giants in New York, Cardinals in St. Louis, and Dodgers in Boston with notable lineups and first balls by President Truman.
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Jack Hand
NEW York
Nlav
AAA
Detroit
Briggs Stadium
Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Steve O'Neill
Left
Hal Newhouser
Nelson Potter
Hank Greenberg
Eddie Mayo
Paul Richards
Luke Sewell
Browns
Vern Stephens
St. Louis
Mexico
Bob Dillinger
Chuck Stevens
Brownie Rockies
Chicago Cubs
Marv Rickert
Bill Nicholson
Bruins
Cincinnati
Truman
Washington
Senators
Boston Red Sox
Ted Williams
Boston
Tex Hughson
Sox
Roger Wolff
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Joe Dimagero
Phil Rizzuto
Tommy Henrich
Bill Dickey
A's
Markmen
Russ Christopher
Spud Chandler
Charley Weller
Joe Gordon
Rapid Robert Feiler
Chicago
Reserve's Davis Dies
Cleveland reports former Western Reserve University Athletic Director Xarl E Davis died after a long illness at age 62. He served seven years at WRU and earlier held Alumni Secretary and Graduate Athletic Manager roles at the University of Pittsburgh from 1917 to 1929. Davis, Pitt graduate of 1906, claimed to originate the idea of numbered football jerseys to aid spectator identification. He joined Pitt during Glenn Warner’s era and scheduled the first Notre Dame Pitt game, a 6 to 0 victory.
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Cleveland
Xarl E Davis
Western Reserve University
Davis
Western Reserve
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Glenn
Pop) Warner
Panther
Notre Dame
Anderson Talks to Wife From Germany
Mrs. W. M. Anderson of Trimble recounted a radiophone conversation with her husband Captain William Mayo Anderson stationed in Munich Germany. He said he would soon be transferred to a city about 300 miles north of Munich while Mrs. Anderson, recently ill, remains under treatment in Columbus before returning home to Trimble.
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Glouster
W. M. Anderson
William Mayo Anderson
Munich
Germany
Frank Moody Taken to Athens Hospital after Lodge Fall
Frank Moody of this city was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by the John S. Blower ambulance about 10 30 o clock Saturday evening for observation and treatment for a heart ailment and injuries sustained when he fell down the stairs in the Eagles Lodge building on High St He reportedly suffered a heart attack as he started down the stairs and fell the full length of the stairway No report has yet been received on the seriousness of his injuries.
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Louster
Frank Moody
Sheltering Arms Hospital
John S. Blower
Eagles Lodge
High St
Guests in Trimble GLOUSTER Sunday afternoon
Mrs. Gertrude Rainey and Mr. H T Rainey hosted guests in Trimble including Mr and Mrs L W Koons Mr and Mrs Vance Kerrrell and Margaret Anita Columbus Mrs Bessie West returned to Sherman Street home after visiting family in Pt Pleasant West Virginia and Detroit Michigan Personal Mention Opal Kennard Trimble has returned from Sheltering Arms Hospital recovering well Gene Ellis Fierce son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Fierce Glouster has enlisted in the Army Air Force address Sheppard Field Texas Barracks 585 Squadron 025 Serial 15236021
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M. R. Valois
Detroit, Mich
Opal Kennard
Gene Ellis Fierce
Wayne Fierce
Glouster
Army Air Force
Sheppard Field
Texas
Opening Day Pitchers in Major Leagues
Opening day schedule lists probable pitchers, attendances and start times in EST. American League games include St. Louis at Detroit Potter versus Newhouser. New York at Philadelphia Chandler against Christopher. Boston at Washington Hughson versus Wolff. Cleveland at Chicago Feller against Dietrich. National League matchups feature Chicago at Cincinnati Passeau against Beggs or Andrews. Pittsburgh at St. Louis Ostermueller versus Beazley. Philadelphia at New York Judd against Voiselle. Brooklyn at Boston Gregg or Highe against Saint.
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Cleveland Tribe
White Sox
Comiskey Park
Specs Dietrich
Eddie Dyer
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Dyer
Johnny Beazley
Fritz Ostermueller
New York
Mel Ott
Giants
Phillies
Bill Voiselle
Nome
Oscar Judd
Ben Chapman
Brooklyn
Boston
Billy Southworth
Johnny Sain
Hal Gregg
Kirby Higbe
Detroit
Potter
Newhouser
Philadelphia
Chandler
Christopher
Washington
Hughson
Wolff
Cleveland
Chicago
Feller
Dietrich
Cincinnati
Passeau
Beggs
An-drews
Ostermueller
Beazley
Judd
Voiselle
Gregg
Highe
Saint
Combined Choirs To Present Cantata In Jacksonville Revival
Rev Charles Caf frey will preach each evening at the Jacksonville Methodist Church revival except Wednesday when a cantata The Promise of Eastern will be presented by the choirs of The Plains and New Straitsville under Thea White, chorister of New Straitsville.
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Glouster
Charles Caffrey
Jacksonville
Silvey Funeral Rites To Be Held Wednesday
Sherman Silvey 62 died at St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia at noon Sunday. Formerly of the community, he lived in Canaanville the last two years. Survived by two sisters Elmer Silvey Powhatan Mrs Mary Dickison and Mrs Bertie Bennett all of Canaanville. Body at C F Wallace Funeral Home until service Wednesday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Alva Shifflet. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.
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Glouster
Sherman Silvey
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Canaanville
Elmer
Silvey
Powhatan
Mary
Dickison
Bertie Bennett
C. F. Wallace
Alva Shifflet
Maplewood Cemetery
Chauncey
Viola Dean
Tony
Trimble Township
Jacksonville Methodist Church
Gilbert Courtney
Trimble Church
Dean
Nye
John Blower
Lucy van Fossen
Mary Pagells
Columbus
Glouster News Schedule Clarified For Correspondent
Glouster news must reach the correspondent M M Bryson by 9 30 p m on the day before for all days except Sunday Sunday papers must be in by 9 00 a m Saturday morning due to the 9 45 a m Saturday bus. The public is invited to evening church services and Rev Carefrey and Rev Caffrey announce sermons and meetings through the week with critical board gathering after Tuesday night services.
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Glouster
M. M. Bryson
Handlei
Carefrey
Caffrey
Gus Graham
Prepare for Inspection Glouster-A Meeting Announcement
Glouster-A meeting of Glouster Lodge 607 AF and AM is announced for Wednesday evening to prepare for the annual inspection. The inspection is set for Friday evening April 19 at 7 30. All members of the degree team are urged to attend to practice for inspection degree work. Andy Benji of Millfield RD was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Monday in the C F Wallace ambulance for observation and treatment.
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Glouster — A
Glouster Lodge 607
A. M
Glausiter
Andy Benji
Millfield
R. D
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
C. F. Wallace
PTA at Jacksonville GLOUSTER Meeting Tuesday at 7:30 PM
The elementary PTA of Jacksonville Trimble rural schools will meet in the grade building Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock Teachers will handle the program Mrs Mary Davis is the social chairman Returns to duty Chauncey Dix Pickering has returned to Pat llerson Field Dayton after a 30 day furlough He was escorted to Dayton by James Simpkins Andrew Simpkins Athens and Carl Shafer Chauncey CHAUGLE Loyal Womens Class meeting canceled Ladies Aid of Trimble Church Chauncey postponed to next week at the home of Mrs Fern Johnson Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Florence Pen dergrass Ellis Ave
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Glouster
P.T.A
Jacksonville-Trimble
Jacksonville
Mary Davis
Chauncey
Dix Pickering
James Simpkins
Athens
Pat ‘Llerson
Field
Dayton
Andrew Simpkins
Carl Shafer
Chaugle
Loyal Womens
Aidlet Christ
Trimble
Ames Bern Tracksters Claim 34 46 Victory at McConnelsville
Ames Bern Tracksters traveled to McConnelsville and returned with a 34 to 46 win. Winners include Osborn in sprints, Maxwell and Sayres in events, Howard leading the mile, and Mesecher McPherson twins topping field in jumps and pole vault with heights and distances listed.
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Ames-Bern
McConnelsville
Reds and Cubs Clash at Crosley in Spring Opener
Cincinnati hosts the Chicago Cubs in a 1946 pennant race opener expected before about 32 000 fans. Cast includes returning stars Vander Meer Beggs Frey Mueller and Walters with McKechnie leaning Beggs to start. Claude Passeau would open for Chicago as the Cubs bring a near identical lineup from last season’s NL title run. Weather calls for cloudy, windy, cold conditions.
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Harold Harrison
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Reds
Sam
Johnny Vander Meer
Joe Beggs
Lonnie Frey
Ray Mueller
Bucky Walters
Eddie Miller
Bill McKechnie
Beggs
Claude Passeau
Bruins
Detroit Tigers
Low Limit But No Ceiling on Tenpin League
NEC outlines rules for forming sanctioned bowling leagues with at least 12 bowlers to create four teams of three. No cap on teams or players. leagues must bowl regularly and crown annual champions. Winners and standings are filed with the city association secretary. three consecutive games per scheduled bowler. In the four point system, one point per game won plus an extra for the top series total.
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NEC
Chauncey High Juniors To Present Play Tonight
Chauncey High School hosts a three act comedy Young and Livly tonight and Wednesday night in the Chauncey High School Auditorium presented by the Junior Class. The play is titled in Chauncey Dov. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey High
Chauncey High School
Chauncey-Dov
Navy discharged sailor visits grandmother after Guam duty
Mr and Mrs Ernest Byers and their sons Ted David and Robert returned to McConnell ville to see Mrs Ester Byers. It was Roberts first visit in two years since discharge at Great Lakes after 32 months in the Navy, including 16 months on Guam.
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Glouster
Ernest Byers
Ted
Ohio University
David
Robert
Byers
Ester Byers
McConnell‘ville
Great Lakes
Navy
Guam
Band Boosters Postpone Meet at Chauncey Dover High
Opal Ley president of the Band Boosters says the Chauncey Dover High School meeting set for Wednesday April 17 is postponed due to the Junior Class play. The next meeting time will be announced later. Miss Ruth Fiske directs the Junior class play with a large cast of 23 Juniors. Tickets are sold by class members or at the door.
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Chauncey
Opal Ley
Chauncey-Dover High School
iMrs
Er High School
Ruth Fiske
Faclulty
Tom
Mrs. Robinett Honors Granddaughter in Millfield Dinner
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett hosted a two course dinner at her Millfield home Sunday for her granddaughter Anita Sisson on her sixth birthday. Guests included Richard Haddock Columbus Mr and Mrs Sisson and Anita Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs Robinett. Anita accompanied relatives to Columbus for a stay while her family later joined to bring her home. Rehearsal time for Midlfield Church of Christ Easter music changed to Thursday at 6 p m from 7 p m for next Sunday's performance.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Robinett
Millfield
Anita Sisson
Trimble
Richard Haddock
Columbus
Jana
William Sisson
Anita
Olive Brookins
Robinett
Haddock
Chauncey—Cach
Midlfield Church of Christ
Fullerton's Sports Round Up Highlights Displaced Persons
Washington's Clark Griffith shelters Senators players while Pony League in Batavia offers rewards to find housing for Manager Jack Tighe. Lanigan leaves IL post to run Baseball Hall of Fame. Hutson's worn pants go to Hall of Fame. Durocher Allen exchange recalls Mexican League gag with Mickey.
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New York
Washington
Clark Griffith
Baseball
Senators
Batavia
N. Y
Pony League Ball Club
Jack Tighe
D.P
Ernest J. Lanigan
International League Information Director
Hall of Fame and Museum
Cooperstown, N. Y
Harry Simmons
Owen
Leo Durocher
Fred Allen
Leo
Fred
Jill's Sporty Lad runner up in Athens Derby
Jill's Sporty Lad a white and liver pointer owned by A L Vandeveer of Athens took second in the Winners Derby at Resthaven Sanctuary Castalia on Saturday. Texas Green owned by Willy Green of Huntington W Va placed behind, with Dr Gray's Sad Sack winning. Jill's Sporty Lad, 22 months, shown by amateur Fred Hill, has placed second in three Derby Stakes in two months and will run in all age stakes this fall.
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Jill
A. L. Vandeveer
Athens
Resthaven Sanctuary
Castalia
Athens County Field Trial Association
Jii
Texas Green
Willy Green
Huntington
W. Va
Fred Hill
Crooksville
Dr. Gray
Sad Sack
Sandusky
Favor Colonels And Indians Favored In A A Pennant Race
Sports writers pick Indianapolis and Louisville as favorites to win the 1946 American Association pennant as eight clubs start the season before 50 000 fans. Indians and Colonels tied on 138 points with Missouri era power Hoosiers slight edge with nine first place votes to two for Louisville. Milwaukee favored fifth amid heavy turnover with most clubs receiving first place votes.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Ioop
American Association
The
Baseball Writers
Indians
Colonels
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
State Open Golf Tournament to pay $2500 purse at Portsmouth
Veil Stinchcomb of Elks Country Club announced the State Open Golf Tournament will be held in Portsmouth August 6 and 7 with a guaranteed $2,500 purse plus entry fees. Entry fees are $10 for amateurs and PGA members and $15 for non member professionals. Billy Burke, veteran Cleveland pro, won the 1945 tournament.
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Portsmouth
Veil Stinchcomb
The
Elks Country Club
Professional Golf Association
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Findlay
Forest Rose To Meet No Hit Twirlers In Opener
Baseball opens with Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park led by Bob Feller and Bill Dietrich in a postwar season opener. Feller marks six years since his April 16 1940 no hit shutout at this park while Dietrich aims to repeat past success as both clubs field revised lineups before about 18000 fans.
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Chicago
Bob Feller
Bill Dietrich
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey Park
Feller
Chisox
Dietrich
St.Louis Browns
Indians
Tribe
Sox
Lou Boudreau
Mike Tresh
Wally Moses
Ken Keltner
Navy
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Mule Haas
Jimmy
Frank
Ironman) Hayes
Former Champion Keglers Try Comeback at World Championship
Former 1939 champions from De troit's Fife Electric Squad seek a comeback at the American Bowling Congress World Championship in Buffalo New York. Johnny Stanley of Cleveland who won the 1942 Columbus singles crown with 756 will bowl doubles and singles in the current meet this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Detroit
Fife Electric
Johnny Stanley
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Hayworth Signs With Mexican League Team Torreon
Myron Red Hayworth former St. Louis Browns catcher aged 31 signed a three year contract with Mexican League president Jorge Pasquel. The catcher who spent the season in Toledo after two years with the Browns will play for Torreon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Myron
Hayworth
St. Louis Browns
U. S
Husky
Toledo
Browns
Jorge Pasquel
Pasquel
Torreon
Easter Bazaar and Bake Sale at Chauncey Church
Chauncey Ladies Aid Society and Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church join for an Easter bazaar and bake sale at the church Thursday. Contributions appreciated. Sale begins at 3:30 in the church vestibule.
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Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society
Esther Class
Chauncey Methodist Church
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Baptist Church
First Baptist Missionary Society
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Robert Morris
Frances Clemons
Donald
Rita
Johnnie Simpkins
Carl Chafer
Ellis Ave
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Carl ‘Shafer
Charles Learned
Mabel Smith
Walter Spears
Virginia and
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Spears
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Lacey McNutt
Mrs. Robinett
Fullerton’s
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