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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1943
Page
9
In a spring exhibition, the Hens beat Columbus 6 run rally after a rough first two innings. Kimberlin worked six innings with two strikeouts and two walks, yielding three hits, while the Redbirds managed scattered scoring as the Hen hitters pressed their advantage.
The Cleveland Indians split a Sunday doubleheader with Detroit, winning the first 4 1 and losing the second 4 1. Jim Bagby pitched well for Cleveland with a two run triple and three hits while Lefty Joe Jim Bagby contributed two runs. Detroit’s Frank Overmire held Cleveland to five hits in the nightcap as the Tigers improved to 2-0 on the series. Attendance approached 30,000 for the opening series despite bad weather.
A tangled account from a Marietta Liberty Bowling League game details tense fielding and hitting. Scoffie, Hanning, Schulte, McCain, and Bergamo figure in a sequence of outs and hits as Antonelli and Young spark moments, while Pep Young's drive and Sturdy’s defense shape the inning. Left on bases show a pitching duel with few scoring chances.
GLOUSTER-W. W. Wallace announces E. K. Pough and M. M. Bryson as program committee and C. A Beal Charles Williams and Hugh Sweeney as social committee for the next class meeting to be held early in May. Ball details show Kimberlin 2 Barrett 1, Kimberlin 2 Henning 2 Barrett 1. Kimberly wins as pitcher with Beckman losing. umpires Bush Geotey.
A crowd of 34 183 watched Riverland win the Excelsior Handicap by four lengths over a mile and a half distance in 1 44 2 5. The $5 payoff on a $2 bet reflects a sharp upset in the weekend racing brief.
Howard Pollet pitched a 1-0 win as St Louis defeated Cincinnati in the first 1943 series opener. The Cardinals earned an even split after four games as the Reds were outhit 44 to 21 but failed to push across runs in the tight pitcher’s duel.
Ohio University beat Miami 6 to 4 in their first collegiate contest. Charley Burdette pitched seven innings of one hit ball before tiring and leaving with the lead. The Bobcats return home to face Ohio State at 3 30 this afternoon on the Bobcat diamond and plan a rematch with Miami in Athens next Saturday.
Rookie Buster Adams delivered a squeeze bunt in the fifth to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past Cincinnati as Johnny Vander Meer allowed four hits but the Reds could muster no runs. Walker Cooper homered and Adams spoils Vander Meer’s chance at a second win while Mike McCormick leaves early for personal reasons. Ray Mueller injures finger. De Phillips to catch for a few days. Ray Starr slated to start tomorrow in Pittsburgh.
New London High School won the Class B Ohio Wesleyan relays with 27 points, finishing ahead of Orange Township and Beaver Creek as Xenia O. S. and S. O. Home placed fourth in a 16-team field. Cleveland East Tech defended the Class A title among 15 challengers. Chauncey notes visit by Pvt Homer Leffler and daughter-in-law Dorothy Leffler Burns.
Fullerton's Roundup notes four likely Kentucky Derby starters cost owners low sums at yearling sales. Burnt Cork and Seven Hearts sold for $400, Blue Swords for $3,300, and No Wrinkles for $4,900, yet winter betting remains a tougher path to riches. The column also covers boxing ring antics, Armstrong’s comeback schedule, Bulla’s golf switch, and Penn Relays shakeups.
The Chauncey Church of God presented an Easter playlet titled A Message of Hope on Sunday night. Cast included Christian Florence Gillespie Despair Ruth Lester Indifference Reta Pennell Hope Gleneta Locke Servier Mary Lou Verity with John Marshall soloing and Flo Kelzenburg at piano. Rev Clarence Way closed with a talk and prayer as 84 attended and $5.85 was collected at 9:30 Sunday School led by Stanley Norris.
Chauncey Charles L Newman son of Roy Newman. Chauncey was inducted on March 20 and is now stationed at Fort Lawton Seattle Washington. He graduated from Chauncey Dover High School a year ago and worked in Akron until induction. He is a grandson of Mrs Elizabeth Waldie May Ave Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson of Chauncey entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs John Lahugh of Athens Route 3 Mrs Anna Noble of Athens and Mrs Alice Johnson of Chauncey in a Faster Sunday dinner gathering.
Chauncey Trimble Greens Run Millfield and Taylor Ridge churches record 739 total attendance across services yesterday with 462 individual attendees. Nine new members joined boosting the parish count above 1600 in offerings and surpassing the pre Easter target of 500 individuals. Rosalie Mingus Shirley Kay Heiser Donna Johnson Buddy Farish Glen Chadwell Billy Heffken Ira Kempton Johnny Kemp ton Clyde Canter Jr among those added. Visitors traveled from distance to attend beautified Easter services.
Edward Leffler and family leave their Chauncey countryside residence after 25 years to reside at Lexington Avenue home once occupied by Steve Johnson and later Alvie Tippie. Samuel and Mrs Savage relocate to the Leffler country home, completing a local house exchange.
Mrs Charles Sweeney of Chauncey suffered a paralytic stroke at her High Street home last Thursday. Her condition is serious with left side affected. Her children Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips and daughter and Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney Jr of Marion spent the end of the week with her, Mrs Phillips staying to assist.
The Associated Press reports wide major league confusion over the new 1943 balata ball used in spring games. Some clubs use last year’s balls. others switch, raising questions of legality as boxes are shuffled and schedules unfold. Detroit and Cleveland split a doubleheader 4-1 with McQuinn homer powering St. Louis Browns 5-1 win over White Sox before rain halted the second game. The Herald Tribune questions Dodgers’ ball legality as Yankees and Giants contend.
Athens High School Bulldogs seek a second win after beating Glouster as they face Gallipolis on the local diamond at 5 p.m. Bob Wakefield will pitch for Athens. Coach Harry Lackey released the season schedule through May including games at Lancaster The Plains and a district tournament at Lancaster.
The record lists multiple game results with teams including Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Cincinnati Boston New York Pittsburgh Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit and notes a postponed second game between Chicago and St Louis. Final tallies show varied outcomes across dates.
A crowded archival snippet lists passenger train numbers and times from multiple lines including Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central. The fragment covers daily schedules, exceptions, and north south bound departures and arrivals with several times such as 1:34 a.m. and 6:38 p.m. The content resembles an old timetable page with scattered notes and partial headings.
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