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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1942

Page

7

Bearcat Ninth Beaten In Late Rally By Ohio U

Ohio University Bobcats extend win streak to seven with a 5 4 comeback over Cincinnati Bearcats in Columbus. Johnny Maldovan started and won the game with Cliff Craig finishing, while Bob Wren and Tony Cramer led a clutch attack including multiple extra base hits. Cincinnati’s lineup featured Colegrove and Schmadel, but Maldovan and the Bobcats prevailed.

Ohio Universty Bobcats Columbus John Mlakar Charley Burdette Ohio State Buckeyes Bucks Mlakar Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ohio Frank Baumholtz Cincinnati Bearcats Queen City Johnny Maldovan Maldovan Cliff Craig Bob Wren Tony Cramer Ohio University Harkins Waduandwe CC Evencome Schivey Collins Aeeeer Ucen Ocudacschun Beng RE Cincinnati POA Colegrove Portuné Buchwald Schmadel Schoettmer Nickel Sclidocen Ae Sclidocen Ae Se Se Klausing Saese Hertel PGE Benancere Univ Y of Cincinnati Wiley Huber Hunt Schively Cramer Heinz Portune Schivley Wren Herbes Brown Craig Klausing

Louisville Falls to Columbus in Extra Innings Baseball

In a tense game Columbus edges Louisville 2 to 1 after 12 innings. Key players include Pellagrini and Brecheen with multi base hits and late scoring as Klein and Tobin contribute for Louisville, while Myatt and Marshall anchor Columbus. Attendance reaches 459. Game lasted 2 hours 45 minutes.

Louisville Pellagrini Morgan Richards Walters Medeeh Titeates Columbus Myatt Ocsucuu Marshall Trigodaotncees Bergamo Eae Antonelli BOS LE Dcacddees Biggar Canewaves Hopkins Pe Rose Og! Brecheen Ectenes Heath Klein Tobin Brecheen Gilbert Parker, Wiethe and Weafer Atendance

Two Motorists Fined In Mayor's Court

In Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. fined two motorists on Monday evening. George Thomas was fined 5 dollars and costs for driving on the left side near Millfield. Frank Moody, of Glouster, was fined 10 dollars and costs for left side driving that helped cause a wreck on Route 675 in Greens Run vicinity.

Glouster Thomas Williams George Thomas Millfield Frank Moody Greens Run

Ten Juniors Made Honor Society at GHS

Ten members of Glouster High School’s Junior Class were inducted into the National Honor Society at exercises led by senior members. Honorees Marilyn Lantz Millard Munden Juanita Williams John Tigner Deloris Boyer Paul Byers Audrey Dawson John Moody Rosemary McAllister and Robert Byers were announced by tapping from the audience.

Glouster Glouster High School Marilyn Lantz Millard Munden Juanita Williams John Tigner Deloris Boyer Paul Byers Audrey Dawson John Moody Rosemary McAllister Robert Byers Jo Lavon Faires Marjorie Halbert Glenna Morris Mary Virginia Logue Florence Shepard Bob Bryson Ralph Byers Mary Lee Thompson

A. McDonald Undergoes Surgery Preparations in Lancaster

A. McDonald of Glouster remains in Lancaster hospital under observation after two blood transfusions. He is slated to receive another transfusion and an operation is anticipated in the near future.

Glouster QO. A. McDonald Lancaster

Baseball scores and weather delay reports from yesterday

National League Chicago defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 in 11 innings. American Association Columbus beat Louisville 2 to 1 in Toledo after a 12 inning game. Milwaukee at Minneapolis delayed. Kansas City at St Paul and St Louis at Detroit were postponed due to weather.

Chicago Cincinnati American St. Louis Detroit Association Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Maeiet Washington Columbus St. Paul

Glouster Daughters of Union Veterans Meet Tonight

The Mary Swett Tent will gather at the I O O F hall this evening at 7 30. Committee in charge includes Mrs Ola Bickley and Mrs Edna Embrey.

Glouster Mary Swett Daughters of Union Veterans I. O. O. F. Hall Ola Bickley Edna Embrey Church of Christ Church Hazel Janchius Felda Stansberry Ola Eddy Agnes Eddy Helen Thomas C. M. Clark Bertha Carpenter Hettie Thompson

Junior Progressive Study Club Meeting Notice

The Junior Progressive Study Club meets tonight at 8 o clock at Miss Anna Louise Logue’s home on Republic Ave for an evening gathering.

Glouster Anna Louise Logue Republic Ave

Athens Bulldogs Ready for Nelsonville Home Test

Athens seeks a third win of the baseball season as they host Nelsonville Greyhounds at AHL Field. The team aims to rebound from a 12 1 loss to Gallipolis and build toward the district tournament at Ohio University May 8 9 15 and 16. Season tickets remain on sale for home games and summer matchups.

Athens Bulldogs AHL Field Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Gallipolis Harry Lackey Bulldogs Ohio University Gallipolis Blue Devils Bulldog

Jack Whitlatch Injured After Bicycle Fall at Tracks

Jacksonville reports 15 year old Jack Whitlatch sustained a possible skull fracture Friday night after a fall from his bicycle over the New York Central trestle between Trimble and Jacksonville. He was taken to Shelter ing Arms Hospital in Athens for examination. He is a JT High School freshman living with grandmother Mrs. Clara Whitlatch in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Jack Whitlatch Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens JT High School Clara Whitlatch

Glouster Men Register for Service

A total of 1728 men aged 45 to 65 registered at the American Legion hall over three days under Selective Service. Of these, 335 registered Saturday afternoon, 248 on Sunday, and 145 on Monday. Officials estimate about 600 would register in the period.

Glouster American Legion Hall

Play Golf With Byron Nelson Too Many Ideas Bad for Average Golfer

Byron Nelson argues against overloading the average golfer with ideas. He recommends a simple, relaxed swing, natural posture, and rhythm as the foundation. He shares his own early swing, stressing fundamentals over a long list of rules.

Champ George Texas

Entrances to Glouster Improved by Tree Planting

The Glouster Garden Club secretary Mrs. O. L. Easley and Athens County state highways supervisor Harry Richards led efforts to plant nine pine trees at the north entrance and twelve at the south entrance. Shrubbery additions enhanced both gateways and drew favorable comment.

Glouster O. L. Easley Glouster Garden Club Harry Richards Athens County Garden Club

Surprise birthday dinner in Broadwell honors Mrs Arch Sprouse

A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday for Mrs Archie Sprouse at her Broadwell home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alonzo Vernon Union Mr and Mrs Lee E Dorr Music Run Mr and Mrs Ernest White and children Billy Earl and Judy Broadwell.

Broadwell Archie Sprouse Alonzo Vernon Union Lee E. Dorr Ernest White Billy Earl Judy

Bargain Derby Field to Loom at Kentucky Derby

Louisville reports a 68th Kentucky Derby field of 15 to 16 three year olds, many bought for modest sums at yearling sales. Emerson Woodward leads a frugal but formidable stable with Woodward's Hollywood and Vaidina. Alsab and Devil Diver also cited among contenders. Other bargain buys include With Regards, Baby Dumpling, Sweep Swinger, First Fiddle, and Sir War, all contributing to a lively pre Derby mix.

Sid Feder Louisville Derbytown War Admiral Matt Winn Big Wood Memorial Jamaica Apache Clouds Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Texas Ben Whitaker Little Fellow Alsab Chesapeake Havre Devil Diver Emerson Woodward Walnut Fourth Sts Hollywood Vaidina Uested al Sabath Pinkie Grimes William DuPont JT. D. Buhl Ed Mulrenan Saratoga Edward 8. Moore Wyoming Sir War Sir Gallahad II Keeneland

Nye’s Valve Special Work List for Engine Tune Up

Tasks include removing valve springs and checking tension refacing and grinding valves cooling system tune engine thoroughly outside cleaning battery water ignition coil condenser fuel lines clean fuel pump bowl adjust fan belt timing carburetor fuel pump valve oiling battery cables and road testing performance.

Glouster Alumni Association Set Meeting at High School

Glouster High School Alumni Association will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the high school building. A quorum is needed to decide on the annual banquet and dance, an event canceled in years past if attendance is too low.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association

Baseball seasonal leaders and stats list

Front Runners Batting Moore St Louis .366 runs Ott New York 13 runs batted in Marshall New York 15 hits Fernandez Boston 18 doubles Walker Brooklyn triples Elliott Pittsburgh Benjamin Philadelphia and Nicholson Chicago 2 home runs Marshall New York Elliott Pittsburgh Litwhiler Philadelphia 3 stolen bases Miller Boston and Reiser Brooklyn 3 pitching Davis and Head Brooklyn 30 batting Gordon New York at runs Case Washington 15 runs batted in York Detroit and Gordon New York 14 hits Spence Washington 23 doubles Estatella Washington 8 triples Suter Philadelphia and Spence Washington 3 home runs Keltner Cleveland York Detroit and Doerr Boston 3 pitching Bagby Cleveland 3-0

Moore St. Louis Ott New York Marshall Fernandez Boston Walker Brooklyn Elliott Pittsburgh Benjamin Philadelphia Nicholson Chicago Litwhiler Miller Reiser Davis Head Gordon Case Washington York Detroit Spence Estatella Washington Suter Keltner Cleveland Doerr Bagby Vander Meer Cincinnati Ferrors Hernandez Frey Joost Merullo Novikoff Stringer F. McCormick Hack Goodman Bithorn Erickson

Weekend Visits and City Relatives Highlight Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs C F Hyde near Ferndale hosted guests. Al Kovach of Chicago stayed with Mr and Mrs Dan Kovach. Dean Tillman of St Marys visited with Mrs Tillman and her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Zimmer. Pearl Orndorf traveled to Springfield to return with Mrs Orndorf from a visit with Dallas McGee. Kathryn Hinton of Columbus spent the weekend at her home here. George Campbell of McConnelsville enjoyed the weekend in this city. Mrs Ellen Granstead spent two days in Athens with Mrs Ila Jean Nelson. Mrs Edward McCune and two sons Robert and Gerald, of Pittsburgh, Pa, visited Mrs McCune's mother Mrs Elizabeth Robinson and relatives. Leonard Willis of Dayton spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Goldie Willis and kin.

C. F. Hyde Ferndale al Kovach Chicago Dan Kovach Dean Tillman St. Marys Tillman Albert Zimmer Tom Morgan Thomas William Shadyside Morgans Glouster Pearl Orndorf Springfield Orndorf Dallas McGee Kathryn Hinton Columbus George Campbell McConnelsville Athens Ila Jean Nelson Edward McCune Robert Gerald Pittsburgh

Family and guest visits span Ohio towns and universities

Mrs Bertha Bricker and sons Hirma and William of Utica visited Mr and Mrs J Henshaw Sunday. Neil Roberts left for Fly ria for employment. Mrs Tom Gibson of Athens visited her sister Miss Lalla Danford. Mr and Mrs Nelson B King of Columbus were guests of Mrs Dorothy Gormley Burr Oak. Mrs Harriette Weymueller and others spent Mothers Week End at Ohio University Athens with their daughters. Mrs E S Weymer Findlay and daughter Miss Marjorie, a student at Ohio University, were guests of Mr and Mrs W R Balderson Sr. A young blue whale adds weight. M M LeFavor spent Sunday at rate of 220 pounds daily.

Bertha Bricker Hirma William Utica J. Henshaw Neil Roberts Flyria Tom Gibson Athens Lalla Danford Nelson B. King Columbus Dorothy Gormley Burr Oak Harriette Weymueller L. W. Ley David Cox Ohio University E. 8. Weymer Findlay Marjorie W. R. Balderson M. M. LeFavor

McCormick Visits Cleveland Ahead of Army Induction

Max McCormick arrives in Cleveland to spend a week with his injured wife Mrs. Cassie McCormick before his induction into the U.S. Army. He traveled Monday to be with her through the injury recovery as he prepares for service.

Glouster Max McCormick Cleveland Cassie McCormick U.S. Army

Dodgers Open Three-Gameset With Reds In Cincinnati

Brooklyn leads the league and opens a three game series in Cincinnati today after an 11 victory—five over the Phils, four straight versus the Braves, two of three from the Giants. Whitlow Wyatt and Elmer Riddle expected to start. Cubs beat Cincinnati 4-3 in 11 innings in a related note.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Phils Braves Giants Whitlow Wyatt Elmer Riddle Reds Chicago Cubs Cubs Wrigley Field Stan Hack Eddie Joost Hack Len Meruillo

Toledo Rises To Third In American Association

Toledo jumps to third place as Gabby Hartnett’s Indianapolis plummets after a 6 5 loss. Moose Marcum delivered the decisive run, driving Lin Storti home in the eighth. Columbus defeated Louisville 2 1 in a pitchers duel, Brecheen earning his first win.

Associated Press Toledo Gabby Hartnett Indianapolis Gabby Indians Hens Oral Hildebrand George Gill Moose Marcum Tribe Lin Storti Columbus Louisville Red Birds Harry Brecheen Melvin Deutach Colonels Emery Rudd Bergamo Rudd Brecheen

Fullerton Roundup Highlights Bets and Baseball Notes

New York roundup covers Hilda the Bell Ringer following the Montreal Royals to Newark and Jersey City. Babe Ruth returns from Hollywood and cancels a party after a long rail journey. War impact on Grand Circuit trainers noted, with most over 44. Greg Rice to race for Naval Relief Fund in Montana. Forbes Field fence signs contrasted with 1918 war bonds. Notre Dame dinner notes Army Notre Dame ticket demand. Keeneland mutual handle up 20 percent. Derby Day betting at Churchill Downs projected around 2.3 million, versus 1925 record of 2,096,613.

New York Hilda the Bell Ringer Dodgers Montreal Royals Newark Jersey City Babe Ruth Hollywood Babe Greg Rice Montana Naval Relief Fund Forbes Field Pittsburgh Pirates Notre Dame Biff Jones Earl Ruby Louisville Courier-Journal Churchill Downs

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Bearcat By Mitch GHS Nelsonville Byron Nelson the Masters Ted Longworth Longworth Tom Walsh Professional Golfers’ Association State Highway Leader Bargain Buys Nye Valve CLUB Enrolis Women's, Field Army For Cancer Control American Society For Control of Cancer Glouster Libray Pse Redlegs Johnny Vander Meer Hiram Bithorn Lou Novikoff Lou Stringer Ival Goodman Bert Cavarretta Novikoff i Suse Dallassandro Lowrey Eee Haas Een Fee aGleeson Eeee Ewenwn Point Pleasant Pt. Pleasant Livestock— Garrison Jackson 2Nd St. Bowling Center Wright Bradshaw Wilson N. Quillin E. Quillin Nea Me Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR Grand Circuit Ohio Field Ohio Univ Great Lakes Naval Training Station
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