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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1946

Page

8

Trackmen Meet Pitt Panthers Saturday

Coach Ray Pille leads Ohio University trackmen in a full NCAA meet against the University of Pittsburgh this Saturday. Key runners include Kuhner and Hartman returning from injuries plus sprinters and hurdlers such as Cox Hanna McCarthy Nola and Ralls.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Pitt Panthers Phil Hallman Ray Pulle Bobcat University of Pittsburgh Pitt Pille Bobcats Bill Kuhner Charles Ogg Kuhner Letterman Bob Greenwood Cleveland Jerry Hartman Canal Winchester Uys Harry Cox Bob Hanna Mt. Lebanon Charles McCarthy Newark N. J Tom Neal Parkersburg W. Va Allan McCune Stewart Douglas Hendley Painesville Doug Bisler John Nola Bowertown Harry Saulherr Swarthmore Seemeti Rose Erie Gordon Cox Bill Benson Brooklyn Robert McCoy Chillicothe Panthers Mac Baas Cincinnati Frank Overcash Michigan Bob Ralls

Bobcats Blank Muskingum 22 to 0 in Road rout

Ohio University Bobcats pounded Muskingum Muskies for 22 runs on 19 hits in a decisive road win. Gene Ruszkowski and Bill Brooks led a big day at the plate as Chuck Traeger and Jack Singerman joined multiple players with strong numbers. Three Bobcat hurlers combined for the shutout as Parrish allowed most of Muskingum’s hits.

Phil Hallman Don Peden Bobcat Muskingum Muskies Green and White Muskie Gene Ruszkowski Bobcats Bill Brooks Chuck Traeger Jack Singerman Muskies American Association Wwol Musringus Abrha St Paul Columbus Hadden Indianapolis Liman Chicago Parrish New York MecHinniey Brooklyn Schultz St. Louis Abbott Boston Brooks Wi Freeman Esterday Enyer Singerman Bailey Burdette OL Jurkovic jAndrish Ga ‘aWeiss O Jurkovic Rhe Ralph Sayre Peden Chuck Burdette Portsider Jurkovic Andrish Ohio Uo Muskingum Gust Lunan Bongechhio Noblet Hard Dramble Treager Riskup Ohio McKinley

Bruce Woodcock A Royal Chance In Heavyweight Clash

Bruce Woodcock, the 25 year old Doncaster slugger, faces Tami Mauriello in a 10 round non title bout at Madison Square Garden May 13. The tall English champion trains hard running 15 miles daily and claims confidence to beat Mauriello and challenge Louis or Conn later. He blends calm talk with knockout power and eyes a world title if he wins.

Ned Brown NEA New York Bruce Woodcock Doncaster Tami Mauriello Madison Square Garden Stillman London Maurice Freddie Mills Mauriello Joe Louis Billy Coon Louis Engres Speight Yorkshire Bruce Woodcock Billy Conn

Easter Cantata to Highlight Paint Creek Baptist Service

Gallipolis reports a 7:30 p.m. Easter cantata "Lord of Lords" at Paint Creek Baptist Church directed by Mrs. Elbert McGhee. The program features soloists and choirs with a long church history and a roster of named performers and attendees.

Gallipolis Paint Creek Baptist Church Elbert McGhee Paint Creek Baptist Forrest Borjen St. Io Evelyn Burton Fields Minnie Washington Washington Mary Price Jesus Hattie Barden Fair Judea Christ the Lord Hattie Borden Leonora Howard Esther Morgan Lydin Robinson Sadie Casey Mae Burton Hazel Carr Roseanna Alexander Bessie Matthews Hattie Casey Twilia King Winfred Strother Edla Scott Doris Casey Noa Boreen Sarah Katherine Davis Mary Casey Bette Casey Betty Jean McGhee Betty Henderson Jean Moseley Wrenna Shockley Herbert Burton Arthur Cases Forrest Borden, Jr George Gamore William Jackson Milton Casey Clarence Hogan William Hogan Gallia Church First Presbyterian Theodore Valenti Julia Donnally Valenti J. Harley Bovie Church OF God Third Avenue H. M. Smith Allen Baker Young People's Group Church OF the Nazaremne Yvernon Shafer ST Peter's Episcopal Charles G. Baird Knights Templar Paint Creek B. H. Datis Hester Hill

Browns Prep at Bowling Green

Cleveland Browns of the new All America football conference will train at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green. General Manager Coach Paul Brown announced today a squad of approximately no players will start conditioning about Aug 1.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Paul Brown Brown

Hybrid Corn Dealer Quits Hybrid Seed Business in Gallia

White, one of two Gallia County hybrid seed corn producers, announced Thursday he is leaving the field to partner Dave Williams. White received an Ohio Seed Improvement Association award for 10 years in hybrid seed corn and will switch to foundation seed under contract to Ohio Hyland Seed Corn Producers.

Gallipolis White Gallia County Dave Williams Ohio Seed Improvement Association Foundation Ohio Hyland Seed Corn

Easter Holiday Starts at Gallia Schools

Gallipolis reports Easter break underway from today through Monday. Gallia Academy High School hosted an assembly featuring The First Easter performed by Mrs Harris Doepplings capella choir with solos by Mrs Deeping Katie Brumfield and John Epling. The article notes a 1945 tornado in Oklahoma Missouri and Arkansas that caused 11 percent deaths.

Gallipolis Harris Doepping Capella Gallia Academy High School Deepping Katie Brumfield John Epling

Boston organizer pushes union for baseball players

Fullerton reports on the Boston Baseball Players Guild proposal to fight injustices in professional baseball through collective bargaining and a minimum batting standard. He recalls early talks of organizing players, notes past unions like the 1890 Baseball Brotherhood, and cites mixed views on player gains from unionizing.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Boston Baseball Players Guild 4 Union Lfe Baseball Brotherhood Players League

Recent Discharges Reported in Gallia

Gallia area lists discharged service members from various locations including Gallipolis Gallia and nearby towns. Names include Clarence E. Shupe Donald L Mullins Charles W Richards John D North Jr Dana J Fields Johnny L Sheets Howard E Bates Herschel S Willams Renaldo Hatten Wilbur W Wood Vernon c Everett Charles W Tilley Floyd W Casto Clarence E Fife Claude E Winter and Rio Grande.

Gallipolis Great, Lakes, Ill Clarence E. Shupe Bidwell Donald L. Mullins Jackson Charles W. Richards Gallia John D. North, Jr Camp Atterbury Ind Dana J. Fields Johnny L. Sheets Howard E. Bates Herschel S. Willams Oak Hill Renaldo Hatten Wilbur W. Wood Vernon c. Everett Floyd W. Casto Clarence E. Fife Cheshire Claude E. Winter Rio Grande

Street Work Underway On First Ave In Gallipolis

Concrete road work began on First Avenue below Sycamore to repair erosion from springs. Seven inches of concrete will be laid to fill holes in the old pavement. City Manager J. Roy Bartlett supervises, with J. L. Rinehart in charge.

Gallipolis First Ave Sycamore J. Roy Bartlett J. L. Rinehart

Gallia County Selective Service Board Members Tender Resignations

Gallia County Selective Service Board announces that three members W W Sigler George Lear and Charles Arthur resign effective May 15 1940s board veteran leaders include former chairman Sigler and Lear who began service Oct 16 1940 Judge Lewis C Warden recommended replacements Kenneth Worman James S Porter and Joseph Clark with official approval noted. Other board members remain Herbert A Cardwell Garland Caudill Gail Russell chief clerk and Mrs John I Richards assistant clerk.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Garnet Halley Broyles Sues for Divorce in Gallia County

Garnet Halley Broyles has filed suit against Harold G. Broyles in Gallipolis for divorce alimony and custody of their four minor children. The action supersedes an earlier alimony case dismissed on the plaintiff's motion. The defendant is charged with cruelty and neglect.

Gallipolis Garnet Halley Broyles Harold G. Broyles

Jenkins Garage Sold in Rio Grande Deal to Fraley

Steve E Jenkins has sold his repair garage and adjoining residence in Rio Grande to Paul Fraley of Logan West Virginia who will take over the business June 1 Fraley an electrician will open an electrical shop in connection with the garage.

Gallipolis Steve E. Jenkins Rio Grande Paul Fraley Logan W. Va Fraley

Southpaw Hurling Looks Best in Years

The article highlights a surge of top left handed pitchers in 1940s baseball and notes stars like Pollet Harris Lombardi and others returning from service. It covers early season results including Pollet's five hitter for St. Louis, Boston's 3 1 victory over Washington, and Lombardi's six safeties for Brooklyn. It also mentions Cubs beating Reds, Tigers taking series from Browns, and Lindell leading Yankees past Athletics. Akron appoints Beichly athletic director.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell Bill Walker Herb Pennock Letty Gomez Bill Hallahan Larry French Earl Whitehill Rube Walberg Princely Pollet Harris Vic Lombardi St. Louis Cardinals Air Corps Pittsburgh Pirates Ralph Kiner St. Louis Boston Red Sox Canal Zone Washington Bosox Senators Ted Williams Johnny Pesky Lombardi Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Leo Durocher Interborough Hal Newhouser Letroit Earl Johnson Sam Zoldar St. Louis Browns Heintzelman Pirates Lanier Frank Hoerst Oscar Judd Philadelphia Phillies Brecheen Shoun iCincinnati Reds Hi Bit‘horn Chicago Cubs Reds Rhinelanders Cincinnati Detroit Browns al Benton Tigers Eddie Lake Eddie Mayo Hank Greenberg Barney McCosky Johnny Lindell New York Yankees Phiadelphia Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia

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