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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1942

Page

8

Cards Boss Reports Crabby Crabtree Decision on Return

The Cardinals announced Crabtree would rejoin the team in Pittsburgh then reversed saying he would shelve baseball for the rest of the year. The confusion stemmed from health concerns and miscommunications between Branch Rickey Billy Southworth and other officials as Crabtree weighed a Rochester move and a return to St Louis.

Crabtree St. ‘Cardinals Nelsonville Pittsburgh Crabby St. Louis Cinals Rickey Gas Housers Billy Southworth Southworth Columbus Cardinals Cincinnatisburgh Nelson Rochester Red Wines Cardinal Ing Rochester Red Ray Hay Pilot Wings Ian Cay

Indians adjust starting times for ice games after Chicago trip

AP reports Peckinpaugh announced Indians will shift ice game starts to pre war hours. Twilight events with Detroit Stadium will begin at 7 p.m. instead of 6, with weeknight games at 8:30 or 8:45 and Sunday moon time moved. Saturday two oclock remains, while 1:50 p.m. starts stay for Obie-headers amid net condition changes in St. Louis.

Wweland Indians Chicago Peckinpaugh Club Vice Detroit Stadium St. Louis

Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results

National results include New York 8 Brooklyn 0 and Boston 2 Philadelphia 0. Chicago 4 Detroit 1, Washington 6 New York 3. Columbus swept Milwaukee 8 1 and 2 1, Toledo 4 Kansas City 3. Louisville 1 over Minneapolis 0 in 10 innings. Cincinnati and St Paul games noted as well.

New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis I Pet Ese Mt. Louie Eeeceesa Cincinnati Pittsburgh Seee E-Se ACE Tin Club L Pet Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Fe

Country Club Greens To Be Reconstructed

Athens Country Club to rebuild greens No. 3 4 and 8 after an all member meeting. Funds to cover the roughly 450 dollar project will come from voluntary contributions as the treasurer cites declining revenues. If work begins now play could resume early next season.

Athens Country Club B .T. Grover Grover Greens Harry Jacoby

Stolz defeats Wright in Newark bout

Allie Stolz of Newark outpointed Chalky Wright of Los Angeles over ten rounds at New York. Wright fought well but Stolz controlled the action with steady jabs and sharper counters.

New York Allie Stolz Newark Chalky Wright Los Angeles

Ohio Penn Indiana youths seek Columbus Red Bird camp tryouts

Youths from Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana have applied for tryouts at the annual Columbus Red Bird camp to be conducted here August 21 through 23 the club announced today.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana

Syracuse Day Out of 100 Targets in National Shoot

In Syracuse Dayvers, 11, led with 100 targets at national trap day. Charles Lon, Ohio, placed second with 97. Joe Keet of Massachusetts posted 94 to earn junior honors.

Syracuse N Devers Charles W Lon Joe On Massil

White Sox and Senators Ride Hot Streaks in AL Action

The Washington Senators beat the New York Yankees 6-3 as they win seven of nine in recent weeks. Chicago White Sox downed the Detroit Tigers 4-1 behind six hit innings from Edgar Smith. Bill Bloodworth homered as Chicago salvaged a win. Red Sox shut out Athletics 2-0 behind Bill Butland. Giants routed the Dodgers 8-0 with Hal Schumacher’s seven-hit gem and Mel Ott homering twice.

Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Nationals Senators New York Yankees Washington Yanks Hank Borowy White Sox Detroit Tigers Edgar Smith Jim Bloodworth Chicago Smith Boston Red Sox Bill Butland Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland St. Louis New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Prince Hal Schumacher Mel Ott New York Bill Werher Mickey Witek Buster Maynard

Stephens Emerges as Key Brownie Shortstop Prospect

Vernon Stephens, the 21-year-old rookie from Long Beach, has developed into a top infield talent for the St. Louis Browns. He has batted better than .300, fielded at .948, and driven in 73 runs, second in the league to Williams, while stepping into the shortstop role with steady improvement and clutch power.

Chicago Conrad St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Long Beach Calif Stephens Sewellmen St. Louis Brownie Chet Laabs Browns Chet Laabs Sewell Williams Pesky Ted Williams RBI Joe DiMaggio Laab Robbie Deerr Brownies Washington

Lawyers Trounce Lunch Team for Fourth Straight

The Athens Lawyers routed Davis Lunch 20 to 2 in the City Softball second round for their fourth straight win. Mug Mulligan led with two runs and four hits including four homers, while others added four doubles and two triples. Paul Childers held Lynch to three hits as Fields homered for Lynch.

Athens Davis Gordon New York Sue Mug Mulligan Williams Boston Beans Spence Washington Bos Ton McAfee Littler Case Whenington Chandler Paul Childers Joe Fields ABR H Childers Eee Etn Ene Teres Mulligan Fields Es Panies Miata CeAfee Apenas Ranenenie Ccessiss D. Abraham Sate B. Chiki Gloeckner Shields Wrens Davis Lynch Fields Mulligan J. Fields

Basketball Season Shows Small Profit

Glouster schools report for year ending June 30 1942 a basketball fund balance of 75.92 with 60 in outstanding obligations leaving 15935 after bills. Receipts total 378 while disbursements reach 302.07 for meals police referees transport incidentals taxes tickets awards equipment and repairs.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley

Fullerton Roundup of Aged News and Oddities

A scrambled column from Fullerton’s Roundup discusses figures like Hennery and Hugh Fullerton Jr. It mentions $19,000 reports from Chile, a $50,000 annuity sold for $14,600, and various sports and personal notes. The piece blends college football, wrestling, and army salary remarks with unaffiliated gossip.

Hotels see heavier World Series reservations this year

A local hotel manager reports World Series reservations are heavier than last year. Pirates Cubs and White Sox officials plan to meet in Chicago this month to decide spring training plans and may stay together. Byron Nelson will play in an exhibition against the Browns next Friday. Bob Pastor returns to town to resume training after turning down boxing bouts to focus on golf.

Pirates Cubs White Sox Ryaeet Chicago Pacific Coast Misery Byron Nelson Fred Haney Toledo Madon Browns Lord Byron Bob Pastor Jimmy Johnston Jimmy

Local Couple Hosts Visitors and Clergy Appointment

Zaleski social notes list Miss Joanne Stiles of North Haven as guest. Rev John Saltis of Steubenville named pastor of the local Catholic Church after Rev Alexander Farrell’s death. Birth announced for Postmaster Richard O Leary’s daughter on Saturday Aug 1. Local residents visit relatives in Columbus and Athens. travel details and furloughs mentioned.

Columbus Mary Anne Kellerman Albert James Donald James

Shade Personal and Brief Social Notes

Pvt Howard Bobo of the armored infantry at Fort Knox Ky is promoted to corporal. Ruth Perry and Florence Snow attended a farm bureau youth conference at Columbus. A party from Athens visited Lake Hope with W Lee Williams family. Sara Lee Geoffrey and Mickey Melragan recover from tonsil operations. Mary Delle Maxwell stayed with Mrs Barl Kelley. Betty Lou Ritter visited her uncle Charles Bobo. Lois Stage and grandson Johnny of Lower Plains were guests of Mrs George Malloy.

Howard Bobo Armored Infantry Fort Knox Ruth Perry Florence Snow Farm Bureau Columbus W. Lee Williams Robert Paul Dick Bobo Athens Lake Hope Sara Lee Geoffrey R. E. Wilson Mickey Henry Mel

MannA Persians and Desert Claims in Africa

Manna from Heaven reportedly fed the Israelites by aphid exudate that dries into hoarfrost on leaves. In some localities a man can gather up to three pounds in four days. France claims three fifths of the Babhara Desert in Africa with the rest owned by Spain.

France Africa Spain

Glouster Social Notes and Local Marriage Announcement

Glouster Catholic Ladies' Study Club met in the church hall with Mrs. Mary Jennice and Mrs. Martha Covella hosting. The group sang, shared sacred readings, discussed a picnic plan, and awarded war stamp prizes. A marriage notice announced Gladys Misner Brooks to Corp. Virgil D. Brooks in Bennettsville on August 2. Personal notes list regional visits and arrivals from Bainbridge Cincinnati Columbus.

Church Hall Mary Jennice Martha Covella America Gertrude Darling John R. Clark William Eehstenkamper Martha Jean Yount Walter Yount Joe Wolk Lena Wolf Mary Smith Leo Smith Lena Orndorf T. A. Noon Sam Kamento William Echstenkamper Lena Covella George Carter Kate Bartels Ann Bailey Clarence Misner Mantua Gladys Corp Virgil D. Brooks Bert Brooks Hollister Bennettsville S. C

Coast Guard Enlistment News from Columbus Area

Enters Coast Guard Glouster John Mac Seckinger of Jacksonville son of Clell Seckinger and Mrs Julia Seckinger has enlisted in the U S Coast Guards at Columbus and passed his entrance examinations He could be called within 24 hours but expects to wait two or three weeks. Joe Jagers Athens visits Mr and Mrs Isaac Vaughan with guests including Everett Antle Judy Violet Donna Vaughan Columbus Dorothy Vaughan joins relatives in Columbus. Average automobile tax valuation in the United States is fifty dollars per car.

Glouster John Mac Seckinger Jacksonville Clell Seckinger Julia Seckinger U.S. Coast Guards Columbus Trimble Joe Jagers Athens Isaac Vaughan Vaughan Everett Antle Judy Harry Vaughan Violet Donna Vaughan Dorothy Vaughan United States

Red Birds Take First in Association Standings

Columbus Red Birds beat Milwaukee Brewers twice to seize leadership as Kansas City split with Toledo and Minneapolis dropped two to Louisville. Munger earned his 11th win and Wilks his ninth as Columbus opened a series win. Toledo beat Kansas City 4 3 while Louisville shutout Minneapolis 1 0 and 7 2. St Paul fell deeper with Indianapolis sweeping.

Red Birds Brewers Columbus Red Birds Miwemse Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Wil sPet Columbus Milwaukee Red Munger Ted Wilks Blues Johnny Johnston St. Paul Indianapolis

Young Boy Dies at Home in Glouster

James Mandry Cook age 14 son of Mr and Mrs David Cook died at the Maple Street home after a week long illness. He is survived by his parents and three sisters Edith Florence and Margaret and a brother Edward. Mrs Cook is convalescing after major surgery at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at Glouster Methodist Church with Rev A G Winkle officiating.

Glouster James Mandry Cook David Cook Maple St Edith Florence Margaret Edward Cook Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Glouster Methodist Church A. G. Winkle

Hawaiian Lads Dominate AAU Outdoor Meet in New London

Keo Nakama of Ohio State and Bill Smith top the field at the national AAU outdoor championships at Ocean Beach Park pool New London. Nakama leads the mile qualifiers with 22:11.2 while Smith eyes the 220-yard free. Event slate includes three meter dive and 330-yard medley relay with 75 top swimmers present and high platform diving moved to Columbus next Wednesday.

New London Conn Keo Nakama Bill Smith Ocean Beach Park Nakama Ohio State University Smith Columbus Keo Danny Green Texas A Earl Clark Ohio State Lake Shore Chicago

Methodist Pastor to Speak at Sunday Stadium Service

Rev. A G Winkle of Glouster Methodist Church will deliver the sermon at a Sunday stadium service at 7 30 pm. Topic is Why Should God Bless America with scripture by C B Tigner if he returns from Tar Hollow Camp. music led by M M LeFayer and the high school band.

Glouster Union Glouster Stadium A. G. Winkle Church of Christ M. M. LeFayer Methodist Church Raymond Connett Athens Glouster Methodist Church John Blowers Winkle Church of Christ Bible School Supt H. H. Vian W. W. Wallace

Sgt Ambrose Leach Visits Mother at Camp Young Desert

Sgt Ambrose Leach stationed at Camp Young Desert Training Center India California arrived Wednesday to stay through Monday with his mother Mrs Fred Leach. He serves under General Patton and is studying desert warfare.

Glouster Ambrose Leach Camp Young Desert Training Center India Calif Fred Leach Leach Patton

Postpone Meeting Glouster Thea Chapter O.E.S.

The regular meeting of the Past Matrons' Association of the Thea Chapter O.E.S. was postponed this evening to a date to be announced later.

Glouster Association of the Thea Chapter

Scouts To Continue Record Collection In Glouster Area

Scout Troop 72 of Glouster plans a salvage drive collecting iron, rags, metals, and about 100 Victorola records to be given to the American Legion. The effort resumes Saturday at 8:30 am starting in the scout room and moves to Greens Run Jacksonville and Trimble the next week.

Glouster Glouster Boy Scouts Greens Run Jacksonville Trimble

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