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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

15

Ohio Bucks Rally Falls Short As Bobcats Win 5-2

Don Grate and Don Maxa sparked a late seven hit, three base blast in the eighth inning lifting Ohio University over Ohio State 5-2. Muldovan held the Bucks in check through seven before grants of walks and a grady double sealed the Bobcats’ comeback.

Johnny Muldovan Ohio State Bucks Bobcats Don Grate Buck Grate Don Maxa Maxa Maldovan Bill Smith Maldo van Newby Ranz Smith Schiff Nakama Pappas Miller Mariinsky Walstrom Ohio U. Errocs Mackey Siler Nowels Hyre Wylie Hines Hite Ohio U

Stir Up 8to 5 Favorite for Derby Honors

Stir Up from Green tree Stables repeats as winter favorite ahead of the Kentucky Derby on May 6. Skytracer lifted his Derby hopes with a 3 length win over Challenge Me in the Blue Grass Stakes at Churchill Downs, boosting potential Derby starters to a list led by Stir Up at 8 to 5 and Skytracer at 10 to 1.

Louisville Greentree Stables Skytracer Florida Churchill Downs Downs Challenge Me Pensive Stymie Autocrat Gramps J E American Eagle

Corning High School Scholarship Tests and Social Notes

Corning High School students readied for Scholarship Tests across grades with names listed for English algebra science and history. Social notes mention Sewing Club dinner at Miss Jo Ann Edwards Congo home and upcoming school events including senior class play May 12 and commencement May 22.

Corning Corning High School Vivian Marshall Nancy Lee Bryson Marjorie Bryson Margie Hoffman Steve Bobanich Dee Swisher Zelda Vernick Roberta Dawson Flora Mae Porkalob Robert Fisher Emma Jane Quinn Eugene Fuleki William Garrison Jo Ann Edwards Congo Isabel Murray Clarence Garrison Lu Brown Jane Miller Polly Roof Mery Evans Miss Edwards Corning Methodist Church Isabel Banevich J. R. Stallings Jack Stallings San Francisco Charles Crane Winebrimmer Joseph Winnenberg Camp Breckenridge Henry Winnenberg Robert Massick Hemlock Visi Lloydigeanonan Manafield

Yesterday's Stars Lead Off Strong Night in the League

Frank McCormick belted a 13th inning homer to give Bucky Walters a 1-0 win over the Cardinals. Preacher Roe beat the Cubs 6-1 with seven hits aided by Vince DiMaggio's homer. Nick Etten powered the Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the A's with a two run homer a single and a double. Early Wynn stopped the Red Sox 2-1 for the Senators in two straight wins. Vernon Stephens aided the Browns in a seven run sixth inning as St. Louis pulled within striking distance.

Nick Etten Yankees Lam Harris New York A's Early Wynn Senators Boston Vernon Stephens Browns St. Louis Cincinnati Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Crosley Field Bucky Alvin Jurisph McCormick Tipton Alene Meher Enncaccce Asia Walters Walker Miller Clay O'Dea Williams Verban Marion Sanders Jurisich Conlan Sears

Tiny floor lamp cells light postwar stairways

Stairsteps in postwar houses may be lit by marble sized lamps developed for military use. A penny’s worth of electricity will operate one light for six months.

Jute Silk Rubber Tea and Sugar Shares in U S Trade

In early 1941 the Far East supplied the United States with 99 percent of its raw jute, 49 percent of its raw silk and rubber, 70 percent of its tea, and 40 percent of its cane sugar, underscoring a heavy reliance on Asian sources.

Far East United States

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

Night results show Cincinnati beat St Louis 1 0 in 13 innings. Pittsburgh toppled Chicago 6 1. New York won 6 2 over Philadelphia while Washington lost 2 1 to Boston and St Louis defeated Cleveland 5 2. Detroit Chicago game postponed by rain. Columbus edged Louisville 4 3 in Milwaukee 10 innings. Kansas City beat Minneapolis 1 0 and Toledo downed Indianapolis 4 1.

Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Boston Cleveland Detroit National Club . Pet Brooklyn American Club W . Pet Cleveland S Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul

M'Cormick's Homer Wins For Walters

Cincinnati pitcher Bucky Walters wins a 1 0 decision over St Louis in 13 innings at Crosley Field. McCormick hits a tying homer after fourteen innings of tense play, with Walters delivering daylight-night win contrast and 300-game club lore.

Four American Association Openers Draw Big Crowd

More than 30,000 fans attended opening games across four American Association clubs. The Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Paul 1 to 0 in 10 innings on Frank Secory's homer, with Owen Scheetz holding St. Paul to six hits. Kansas City tops Minneapolis 1 to 0 as Roy Pepper bests Otis Clark. Louisville wins 4 to 3 in 10 innings over Columbus with Burman and Wyrostek delivering the decisive doubles. Toledo defeats Indianapolis 4 to 1 behind Harry Kimberlin with late help from Cliff Fannin. Attendance figures ranged around 3,500 to 8,500 per game.

St. Paul Milwaukee Brewers Frank Secory Owen Scheetz Brewers Ray Blades Gene Allenger Scheetz Brewer Allenger Roy Pepper Kansas City Minneapolis Otis Clark Columbus Red Birds Louisville Jack Burman Johnny Wyrostek Ken Burkhart Colonels Toledo Indianapolis Harry Kimberlin Cliff Fannin Bill Heltzel Eddie Morgan Tribe

Former Chauncey Miner Prisoner of the Germans

Chauncey area families learn sergeant Alva C. Koon, formerly of Chauncey Mine 25 at the New York Coal Co., has been captured after being listed missing in action on February 24 during a mission over Germany. He is the son of Clifford and Mrs. Koon of Nelsonville Route 1 and brother of Mrs. De Witt Walker of Chauncey.

Chauncey Clifford Koon Nelsonville War Department Alva C Tippy) Koon Germany Chauncey Mine New York Coal Co Koon de Witt Walker

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents host and visit relatives in nearby towns. Mrs Zimmie Smith and Mr and Mrs Morris Eisnaugle visit with Mrs Smiths sisters Mrs Marinda Cruikshank and Jennie Courtney. Several locals travel to Toledo Athens Cleveland Columbus and Gloucester to visit family and friends.

Chauncey Zimmie Smith Morris Eisnaugle Wiley Columbus Smith Marinda Cruikshank A Jennie Courtney Harold Childress Jerry Linda Toledo DeWitt Walker Clifford Koon Sharon Ann

Birthday Party for Mary Lou Earich in Mill

A CHAUNCEY birthday party was hosted at Mary Lou Earich’s Mill home with many young guests. The guest of honor received numerous gifts and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Earich. James T. Maffin of Marion, brother of Mrs. Vera Bridgewater, began a revival at Newtown Holiness Church near Murray City with services nightly at 7:30.

Chauncey Mary Lou Earich Mill James T. Maffin Marion Vera Bridgewater Newtown Murray City

FHA Members Attend Regional F H A Meeting in Amesville

Seven Chauncey-Dover High School members led by Naomi Savage and advisor Miss Helen Sims attended a regional F H A gathering in Amesville last week. Sixteen schools were represented with about 150 in attendance to confer third and fourth degrees on qualifying members. Initiates from C D H S included Gleneta Patton Barbara Noland Mary Lou Kittle Margaret Paulin Joan Johnson Dorothy Robinson and Marianna Gould. The event featured an initiation ceremony musical numbers and social activities plus a deli cious Amesville lunch served by local hostesses.

Chauncey F.hsa Chauncey-Dover High School Naomi Savage Helen Sims F.H.A Amesville C.D.H.S Gleneta Patton Barbara Noland Mary Lou Kittle Margaret Paulisin Joan Johnson Dorothy Robinson Marianna Gould

Chauncey Family Receives Camp Meade Update

Pvt. Ray Hillyer, stationed at Camp Meade Maryland, phoned his Chauncey and Sugar Creek relatives to relay news. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer of Sugar Creek, formerly Chauncey.

Chauncey Robert Hillyer Pvt Ray Hillyer Camp Meade, Md Sugar Creek

British Soldiers Get Slight Pay Increases

London announces a five cent daily pay rise for army privates with at least three years service, bringing them to about one dollar a day. No raise for new recruits. current 60 cent base remains with small annual increases after six months up to three years.

London Wong

Opposition to Fourth Term Found in South

John A. Barr national president of the draft Byrd for President movement says southern opposition to a Roosevelt fourth term is strong. He asserts a sizable number of southern delegates would walk out if Roosevelt is drafted as the Democratic nominee and notes the Byrd movement has gained tremendous momentum after a 10 day southern tour.

New York John A. Barr Byrd South Roosevelt Barr Harry F. Byrd D-Va

BIRDS ON TOP Steiner And Col baseball clash lines

Louisville battle Columbus as Steiner leads with 2b and Genovese drives runs. Antonelli Heath Wyrostek and Burkhart fueled a 3 4 line while Byers and Deutsch pitched in a tight game. Columbus wins 4 3 in extra time after late innings showdowns.

Steiner Genovese Howerton Eis Browne Sinn Walters Shofner Aelgee Ea Dcenacsss Columbus Glenevece Wyrostek Aioe Mga Jesacons de Antonellis Maliety Heath Monee Burkhart Byers Louisville Antonelli Ripple Burman Mack

Lend-Lease Should Continue Until Victory in Berlin and Tokyo

Foreign Economics Administrator Leo T. Crowley urged the Senate Foreign Relations committee to extend lend-lease for one more year. He said the program, under his direction, has already sent $22.5 billion in war materials to the Allies and must continue until the United Nations armies reach Berlin and Tokyo.

Washington Leo T. Crowley Senate Foreign Relations Committee United Nations Berlin Tokyo Crowley

Farm Transport Plan Drafted by ODT Officials

Cleveland report says Office of Defense Transportation and war food representatives drafted a three point plan to use all farm motor vehicles. It calls for requisitioning idle trucks in a region diverting vehicles from current uses to move perishable crops and bringing in trucks from surplus areas or from harvested zones if needed.

Cleveland Office of Defense Transportation War Food

Browns Equal Early Win Record With Seven Straight Wins

The St. Louis Browns beat Cleveland 5-2 to tie the 1933 Yankees for most consecutive season-opening wins at seven. Steve Sundra earned his second victory, while Don Gutteridge and Vernon Stephens provided key hits in a four-run sixth. Hank Borowy added a nine-game win streak for the Yankees, and Frank McCormick's 13th inning homer gave Cincinnati a 1-0 win over St. Louis.

Athens Minister to Preach Sunday at The Plains Nazarene Church

Rev Evan Edwards of Athens will preach Sunday morning and evening at The Plains Nazarene Church. Rev Lakin, the new Plains Nazarene pastor, arrives the first of May to occupy the former minister Frank Noel and family residence.

Chauncey Evan Edwards Athens Plains Nazarene Church Lakin The Frank Noel

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