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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1946

Page

9

Cubs Nip Phils Twice In National League Action

Cubs defeat the Philadelphia Phillies twice, 5-2 and 10-2, as Don Johnson leaves with a fractured left hand. Brooklyn’s title drive falters after a 10-0 loss, while Pittsburgh’s Pirates rally under new owners. New York inches closer to Cincinnati with a 4-3 win fueled by Koslo’s mound work and Cooper’s homer. Boston’s Red Sox extend lead over the Browns despite a split pair. Feller and Newhouser both fail to reach 22 wins as Washington and Philadelphia win. DiMaggio hits his 20th homer as the pennant race tightens across the league.

Pirates Frank McKinney Bing Crosby Brooks Vic Lone Bards Cardinals Johnny Niggeling Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Brooklyn St. Louis Phillies Don Johnson New York Cincinnati Reds Dave Koslo Walker Cooper Gondy Rosen Harry Gumbert Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Cleveland Bobby Feller Detroit Hal Newhouser Feller Washington Newhouser Philadelphia Randy Gumpert Chicago Ed Lopat Yankee Stadium Joe DiMaggio Louisville Gat Fowler Indianapolis Portland Ore Paul Byron Nelson Toledo Kansas City Columbus Oy Golf Club Nelson Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul

National Air Races Draw 44 Entrants

Cleveland accepts forty four entrants for the 1946 National Air Races over Labor Day weekend. Ben T. Franklin says qualifying trials begin Monday at Cleveland airport. The Bendix Trophy field has 21 men and one woman. Thompson Trophy has 16 men. Halle Trophy lists six women in the 75 mile race.

Cleveland Ben T. Franklin Los Angeles

Fielding Yost Dead at 75

ANN ARBOR Mich UP Fielding Harris Yost 75 athletic director emeritus at the University of Michigan died from an acute gall bladder attack at his home yesterday He had retired in 1940 as athletic director and was a patriarch of Michigan football shaping its storied program

Ann Arbor Mich Fielding Harris Yost University of Michigan Midwest Michigan Yost

Vacation Ends for Williams and Henderson Groups

Mrs L E Williams and children and Mrs J M Henderson returned home Tuesday from a ten day vacation in Washington DC and Indian Head Maryland after visiting their mother Mrs Gladys Viney and Mrs Hendersons little son. They also visited their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J BE Williams in Detroit Michigan.

L. E. Williams J. M. Henderson Washington, D. C Indian Head Mda Gladys Viney

Glouster Women's Class Hosts Picnic At Kaster Home

Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ held an all day picnic at Mrs. Cynthia Kasler's country home in Glouster. They planned a second picnic at Jacksonville state park on Sept 12. Attending were Dora Wagner Mary Johnson Amanda Armstrong Lillie Xinney Nina Trimble Mary Roberts Grace Myers Emma Heffken Felda Stansberry Abbie Galbraith Clara Hartley Julia Byers Della Gessell and Cynthia Kasler.

Glouster Church of Christ Cynthia Kaster State Park Jacksonville Dora Wagner Mary Johnson Amanda Armstrong Lillie Xinney Columbus Nina Johnson Trimble Mary Roberts Grace Myers Emma Heffken Felda Stansberry Abbie Galbraith Clara Hartley Julia Byers Della Gessell Cynthia Kasler

Miss Brunton Is Honored At Surprise Party

Jacksonville residents attended a surprise party at 57 Madison Street honoring Shirley Brunton on her ninth birthday. Prizes went to Phyllis Frazier and Eddie Turvey. Guests included Ellen Pappas Gene Pughline Gerald Stemm Beulah Spencer Patty Sweeney and others.

Janet Brunton Barbara Shirkey Alex Brunton Pamelia Heck Eddie Turvey George Demchak Jane Peugh Jane Faires Eawin Shirkey Sue Dunnette Ernest Brunton Honor Prest Shirley Brunton Glouster Elbert Max i Mrs.well Lena'Grace Shirkey Annamae Exenhamper Jacksonville Jeft Brunton North Canton Maxwell Elizabeth Mandrell Cleveland American Legion

Thomas Gamwell Birthday Dinner Sunday in Glouster

A birthday dinner was given at the home of Thomas Gamwell and Miss Margaret Gamwell on Sunday in Glouster to honor Mr Gamwell. Attending were Mr and Mrs C B Dillon, Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell and children Bobby and Marilyn, Mr and Mrs Ansel Gamwell and children Sharon Peggy and Melinda, Miss Margaret Campbell, Ted King. Ted King and Bobby Gamwell were recently discharged from the service.

William Deal Family Hosts Weekend Guests

Dias Deal and two children Larry and Donna visited Trimble relatives Mr. and Mrs. William Deal and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schultz with children Janice Faye Evelyn Irma Ralph Jr. and Rodney. Mrs Schultz hosted a surprise chicken dinner for her mother’s birthday and her daughter baked the birthday cake.

Glouster Dias Deal Larry Donna William Deal Trimble Ralph Schultz Jannice Faye Evelyn Irma Ralph Jr Rodney

Grandson Visits Mrs. T A R Lewis Then Heads to Work

Tommy Buchman Columbus arrived in Glouster Saturday to visit his grandmother Mrs. T A R Lewis. He and Billy Roberts will depart for New Castle Pennsylvania to work on a stock farm owned by Billy Dillon's parents. The boys were recently discharged from the Army.

Glouster Tommy Buchman Columbus T. A. R. Lewis Billy Roberts

Former Trimble Man Visits in Glouster

John Carpenter of Cincinnati, a former Glouster pioneer resident, is spending a week in Glouster as guest of Mrs. George W. Rose. Carpenter lived in the community for several years before moving to Cincinnati about 30 years ago.

Glouster John Carpenter Cincinnati George W. Rose Carpenter

Beech Grove Homecoming Slated for August 25

GLOUSTER The Beech Grove Homecoming will be held on August 25. Rev Miles Hoon of New Marshfield will deliver the morning sermon. A basket dinner is planned at noon followed by an afternoon program.

Glouster Beech Grove Miles Hoon New Marshfield

Texas Trip Planned by GLOUSTER-Mrs Clyde Bing

Mrs Clyde Bing plans a trip to Dallas Texas to visit her parents leaving Friday with her husband joining later to return home. Mr Bingman attends the post session at Ohio University and will proceed to Dallas after the session ends.

Glouster Clyde Bingman Dallas Texas Mr. Bingman Bingman Ohio University

Glouster Bandboosters Set Thursday Meeting

The Glouster Schools Bandboosters Club will meet in a special session at the high school Thursday at 8 pm. All parents of members from both bands are requested to be present.

Glouster Glousters Schools

Women to Meet in Church Social Rooms Thursday

The Women s Council of the Church of Christ announces a meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the social rooms. Mrs Grace Myers chairwoman of the committee will oversee the gathering.

Glouster Women's Council of The Church of Christ Grace Myers

Australian Is PGA Medalist With Record Shattering 134

Paul Ferrier, the medalist, shattered PGA records with a 134 medal score at Portland Golf Club. Nelson defends title in match play while Barron and Keiser loom as Thursday threats. Scores and standings from majors and leagues fill the day’s sports page.

Nelson Herman Barron Herman Keiser Big Jim Ferrier San Francisco Sam Schneider Houston Tex Ferrier P.G.A

Nieporte Edges Finsterwald In Sudden-Death Mastery

Finsterwald nearly upset National Caddy Tournament leader Tom Nieporte, holding even through 18 holes before Nieporte won by one stroke in a sudden-death playoff. At home Bob Nelson shot 78 for medalist honors and won the pony tournament, with Earl Davis at 70 after an 86 and handicaps. Charles Hartman had 98, and Russ Hall finished fourth despite a 99.

Don Finsterwald Tom Nieporte Finsterwald Nieporte Bob Nelson Nelson Earl Davis Charles Hartman Davis Russ Hall

Colonels Beat St Paul 4-2 In Tight American Association Tilt

Louisville Colonel pitchers, led by Al Widmark through eight, held St Paul to two runs after a late error. Johnny Welas and Jimmy Gleeson each had a hit and a double for Louisville while Fischer subdued Indianapolis to four hits. Millers fall short as Barna drives in run on McCarthy’s hit. Brewers split with Toledo 2-2 after Philley homers twice. Blues take series vs Columbus 4-2 with Rhawn’s four RBI performance.

Associated Press Louisville Colonels Indianapolis St. Paul Indians Minneapolis Louisville al Widmark Jack Albright Johnny Welas Jimmy Gleeson

Feller Stumbles in bid for 22nd win against Nats

In Washington, Bob Feller’s bid for a 22nd victory ends with a 5 4 loss to the Washington Nationals. A fielding error by Feller and an error by Lou Boudreau produced two unearned runs as the Indians fall before 30,051 fans at Griffith Stadium. Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs R G Weber circleville spent the day with Dr and Mrs C A Pride.

Washington Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Washington Nats Griffith Stadium Glouster R. G. Weber Circleville

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