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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1945

Page

11

White Sox Near Tie With Tigers for Pennant Bid

Jimmy Dykes' club, after a string of wins against Detroit and Washington, sits within a half game of the Yankees and 4% back of the front-running Detroit. Tony Cuccinello is sidelined with none hitting, Cris Hackett joins the .300 club, and Earl Caldwell delivered a 7-3 win over Washington as Detroit faltered.

Jack Hand Jimmy Dykes Crosstown Chicago Cubs White Sox Detroit Washington Pale Hose New York Yankees Tigers Dykes’ Lade Igrey Ebad Yankee Stadium Comiskey Sox Tony Cuccinello Cris Hackatt Earl Caldwell Ashington Boston Stubsby Davey Ferrise Red Sox Bengals Joe McCardy Yanks Cleveland al Smith Ernie Bonham Hal Peck Athletics St. Louis Tex Sturley Bos'am St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants George Docking Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnat Dixie Walker Pittsburgh Phillies Preacher Roe Bucs Dick Matiney Pirates

Hambletonian Triumph at Titan Hanover in $51,046 Derby

Titan Hanover colt Hambletonian, ridden by Harry Pownall, won the Hambletonian at Goshen in 2:04 and 2:04 3-4 heats. Axemite and Kimberly Hanover finished strong, with Titan barred from wagering due to a prior world record. Harriman and Gerry profit from the $27,608.33 payout.

Goshen N. Y Titan Hanover E. Roland Harriman Elbridge T. Gerry Trian Hanover Calumet Lawrence Sheppard Hanover Twin Pownall Axemite Octave Blake Plainfield N. Z Dunbar Bostwick Kimberly Hanover Titan Harriman New York Gerry Germany Ninth Air Force

Hartford Notes Highlight Local Military Families and Social Guests

Yea rman first class of the U S Navy Milton Rea is on two weeks leave with parents before reporting to Farragut Idaho for officers training after 20 months at sea. A string of visits and gatherings include Mrs Hugo Juhling hosting a one o clock dinner and notable guests from Hartford Hollywood Detroit Huntington and Chicago.

Hartford Milton Rea U.S. Navy J. H. Rea United States Aleutian Islands Central Pacific Hawaiian Sea Frontier Wavy Training Center Farragut Idaho Hugo Juhling Hilda Pinkerton Bertha Filson Hollywood Fla Point Pleasant A. L. Rossiter Detroit R. J. Heslop N. ©. Wein A. K. McClung Helen Stone Cook Huntington Jennie Stone A. Keith McClungyand Cincinnati Helen Jenkins Henery Jenkins Charleston Bernhardt Lerner U. S. Navy Great Lakes George Lern Helen Johnson Steubenville Allah Klaas Pomeroy Mary Ann Klass Wilbur Stewart J Mason Mary Aumiller Donald Bulmer Walter Bulmer T. E. Brooks Sgt Helen Brown Major Brown Edward Warren Mills Ohio University Athens F. A. Chapman Merlin Brown Lancaster, and Sons Wilbur Richard Harry Brown Cleveland Richard Brown Billy Jean Bailey Chicago Miles Brown Parkersburg Harold Brown Gallipolis Ray Proffitt J. H. Smith Sr James McKnight George McKnight H. Smith

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Cubs Prospects

Chicago figures dominate the pace with Jimmy Dykes backing the Cubs for the National League title while Deacon Will McKechnie backs Cincinnati’s Reds’ shift. Chandler says a World Series visit to Pacific fighters is planned, and Billy Southworth remains skeptical about Cubs Cards tally. Newport golf and horse racing notes add context with Nelson urging a smaller All-American field.

Charles Dunkley Hugh Fullerton Chicago Chicago Cubs Jimmy Dykes White Sox Cubs Deacon Will McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Twe Cubs A. B. Chandler ODT Naval Forrestal Pacific Cuba Southworth

Light Pitching Features Tilt In Association

American Association fans saw tight pitching with three shutouts and two low scoring games. Milwaukee beat Toledo 1-0 while the Hens blanked the Brewers 3-0 to split. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 4-2 to close the gap atop the standings. St Paul shut out Louisville 2-0 as Kansas City won 2-1 at Columbus.

Associated Press American Association Milwaukee Toledo Brewers Hens Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Millers Columbus St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Lew Flick Otto Denning Johnny Miler Joe Cicero Ira Hutchinson Charlie Root Edson Bahr Bahr Tine Root Blues National Pot Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia American Club le Pet Detroit Washington Cleveland Tion Club Cincinnat St. Cove Status Indianapolis Is le

Yanks to Quit England Early in 1946 Say Officials

Brig. Gen. E F Koenig said American troops in England now under 175000 are expected to depart by February 1 1946 He will oversee operations in France and Belgium with installations in those countries to close next summer leaving U S forces in Germany only Brig Gen F Strong to succeed him in England

England London E. F. Koenig United Hingdom Koenig Strong Detroit Chaner France Belgium Holland U. S Europe Germany

Steubenville Board Names New Football Mentor and Health Director

Steubenville school board announces Forcune A. Sullo as football mentor and Kenneth G. Hawks as director of health and physical education. Coach moves at Aurora High and Garrettsville are noted with Folger leaving to coach at Garrettsville.

Steubenville Forcune A. Sullo Kenneth G. Hawks Kent Kenneth Folger Aurora Garrettsville Windham Portage County

Pro Gridders Proceed With Original Plans Despite ODT Disapproval

Professional football moves ahead with initial training plans though the Office of Defense Transportation disapproved 13 non championship games in September. Elmer Layden says the teams must get players in shape. Col. J Monroe Johnson notes possible re examination before dates if transport conditions change. Washington Redskins and other clubs may begin workouts next week.

Washington ODT Elmer Layden National League Office of Defense Transportation J. Monroe Johnson Layden Japan Washington Redskins

League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Highlights

Holmes of Boston leads with a .367 average and 93 runs while Walker of Brooklyn has 91 RBIs. Stirnweiss of New York tops hits with 123 and runs with 68. Stephens of St. Louis hits 15 homers. Passeau and Cooper guide Chicago and Detroit pitchers with strong records.

National Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Workman Passeau Chicago M. Cooper Merican Cuccinello Stirnweiss New York Etten Stirnweise Stephens St. Louis Benton Detroit Phil Cavarretta Lenny Merullo Cubs Cavarretta Merullo Disie Walker Dodgers Cincinnati Hal Gregg Reds George Dockins Cardinals Preacher Roe Sox Hal Peck Athletics Philadelphia St Louis Oris Hockett White Sox Earl Caldwell Nats

Billy Burke Wins Ohio Open With Five Under Par 211

Billy Burke, 42, a wartime entrant and former National Open champion, fired 74 67 70 to win the Ohio Open at Findlay with a 211 three strokes ahead of Wim Milward Columbus and four ahead of Toney Penna Dayton. Burke, who works in a Cleveland war plant, clinched the title with a 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th and earned $450.

Findlay Billy Burke Hilly Pfc Wim Milward Columbus Toney Penna Dayton Burke Cleveland Penna Toney Slong Letion Sand Land Maurice McCarthy Cincinnati Ihe Land Penna Jon Stride

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