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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1945
Page
17
Yankee ace Dave Ferriss loses a partial battle as Boston rookie pitcher Walt Dubiel tops him 4-2 after ten innings. The day includes New York’s hitters totaling ten and Hal Newhouser tying Ferriss at 17 wins by beating the St Louis Browns 5-4, while Cleveland slips past Chicago 6-5. Washington and Philadelphia suspend a two-night doubleheader amid a wartime bond presentation to Senator Buddy Lewis.
A letter to C L Eddy states O E Eddy of esterville has just marked his 94th year. He lives with his daughter Kate Nora near Westerville where he tends a bow, chickens and a few sheep. The Eddy family once lived in Glouster. Mrs Eddy died years ago.
National: New York 4 4, Boston 3 9. St Louis 4 0, Cincinnati 3 2. American: New York 4 2, Philadelphia Washington two rain games. Cleveland 6 Chicago 5. Detroit 5 St Louis 4. Association: Columbus 5 5, St Louis 3 0, Toledo 5 5, Minneapolis 4 3. Milwaukee 10 0, Indianapolis 6 3, Louisville 2 5, Kansas City 0 4.
Summary of statistical leaders across teams: Holmes of Boston leads batting at .370 and runs with 90, with 146 hits and 17 home runs. Walker of Chicago drives in 56, Stirnweiss of New York has 112 hits and 65 runs, Stephens of St. Louis hits 14 homers, Schoendienst of St. Louis steals 19 bases, and Cooper of Boston posts a .818 win percentage with pitching leader Benton of Detroit at 92.
A Columbus visit by Dr. E LeFever C F Wallace Dan Kovach and M M Bryson aimed to secure funds for the Burr Oak Dam as a joint federal state effort. Officials said Public Works cannot disburse without General Assembly funds while Conservation may contribute but not cover the full 295000 needed to match the 400000 federal allotment. Congressman's involvement and plans to push a 1947 legislative appropriation were noted as alternatives if other sources fail.
The Chicago Cubs lead the standings as a six game edge over the Cardinals and Dodgers remains. They face the Pirates in a series away before starting a 21 game road trip and then host 25 of 32 games, including four with the Dodgers in September. Manager Charley Groom appears poised to secure the title given past pennant trends. Hank Bereny’s acquisition from the Yankees continues to puzzle rivals.
The piece notes commissioner Happy Chandler urging players to avoid gambling. It reports MLB players still attend tracks on off days, betting modest sums. It details the American Association race as Milwaukee Brewers and Indianapolis Indians vie for the title, with Milwaukee tying for the lead after a 10-8 opener win and Indianapolis evening the standings with a 4-1 win in the second game.
Louisville, chasing the leaders, swept two from last-place Kansas City 2-0 and 5-4. Toledo beat Minneapolis twice 5-4 and 5-3. Columbus Red Birds beat St Paul twice 5-3 and 5-0 as Indianapolis tied or won key games. Pitcher details note Glen Fletcher and Cliff Fannin delivering strong performances.
Seaman Robert Dale Channell is home on a few days leave to visit his parents Ervin and Gertie Channell at The Plains. The family will be joined by sister Glenna Duncan and her children Billy Dean and Mary Ann visiting the Cannell home. Harold Duncan, Glenna’s husband, is serving in the Infantry after entering service in Dayton.
Chauncey residents visit relatives in Albany and The Plains while others plan visits in Athens. The Plains Nazarene Bible Class meets for its monthly business social gathering hosted by Mrs Clara Slater. Charles Omas Lodge will confer the initiatory degree in Jacksonville, with Magic City Lodge aiding in degree work協.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs John Vanness and daughter traveled to Cambridge to meet P F C Price Vanness returning from Floyd General Hospital where he is treated for wounds after 23 months overseas He spent the weekend at their home and was accompanied back to Cambridge by his brothers Wilbur and John He expects furlough within a few weeks accompanied by several local relatives and friends from Chester Hill Athens and Sand Ride.
Chauncey Ohio Saturday Betty Jane Courtney assistant pastor Lakewood Church of Christ Cleveland visited her parents Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney. She returning to Lakewood from Lexington Kentucky where she studied Christian Education at the College of the Bible. She was granted a three day leave to attend the National Christian Youth Fellowship meeting in New York City as Ohio state chairman.
The Missionary Society of The Plains Nazarene Church meets at the church tonight with Mrs J R Lakin in charge and Mrs Carrie Channel presenting the lesson. ANNOUNCING BIRTH CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Charles Koska announce the birth of an 8% lb son named Charles Lee at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens on Monday July 30 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Asa Canter Chauncey and Mrs Fred Heay-
Cincinnati Reds aim for a third victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a four game set. Arnold Carter faces Red Barrett as the finale looms after a 4-3 opener loss and a 2-0 nightcap win by Cincinnati sparked by Bucky Walters five hit effort and Ednie Miller’s homer. Johnny Hopp led the Cardinals with three singles in four at bats. Howard Fox was the losing pitcher.
Yesterday's baseball cards feature Timmy Outlaw driving in a 12th inning run for Hal Newhouser's 17th win as the Tigers beat the Browns 5 4. Tuck Stainback led a Yankees rally with four hits in a 4 2 win over Dave Ferriss. Pete Center excelled in relief for Cleveland's 6 5 win over Chicago to lift them to fifth. Phil Weintraub kept the Braves' skid alive with a ninth inning single in a 4 3 loss to the Giants, while Chuck Workman homered twice in Boston's 9 4 extra-inning victory. Jurisich pitched a complete game for a 4 3 win over Cincinnati. Walters blanked the champs 2 0 in the nightcap.
The funeral of Rodger Finnearty was largely at tended at the Nazarene Church with burial in West Union Cemetery Athens. Out of town mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Otho Brooks Roseville and other relatives from Nelsonville Worthington Ward W V, Columbus and Marshfield.
Four teams remain in a tight race in Athens City Softball League after two games in the second round. Conrath's Electricians replace West End in the chase, while Namon Joseph's Varsity Billiardsmen drop Rauch's Bakers 8 to 2 behind Paul Carpenter on the mound. Joe Kennedy Sr. has refereed all league games.
Byron Nelson, the Toledo par-buster, is a prohibitive favorite as the Canadian Open opens Thursday. Bob Feller lost his first major league game to Pittsburgh 3-0 in 10 innings as he yielded 10 hits and 10 strikeouts. Ohio Legion juniors move into second round play with Springfield vs Cleveland and Cincinnati vs Zanesville after upsets. National senior swimming championships expect top aquatic stars in Cuyahoga Falls with 75 entries. Les Fleming joins the Cleveland Indians, returning from a Texas shipyard. Stella Walsh injured in a car collision near Cleveland.
Rev and Mrs Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Dakin plus Mrs Shafer Mrs Channell Mrs Thomas and Margie Darnell have returned to The Plains from Columbus after attending the annual Church of the Nazarene camp meeting.
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