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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1941

Page

9

Walters in 16th Victory Of Campaign

Cincinnati Reds beat Boston Braves 8 to 5 for Walters eighth win in 16th victory of the season. Walters struck out eight over the early innings, while M McCormick and Gleeson led the Reds with key RBIs as Cincinnati extends its win streak to six in a row and narrows NL gaps. Attendance reported at 2,232 with 932 boys.

Boston Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Jim Turner Reds Braves Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Jim Tobin Casey Stengel Bucky Walters Walters M. McCormick F. McCormick Lombardi Moore Roberge Montgomery Fosedel Hutchings Davery, Dp Rowell Ncessone Soo Apn Prentwes Javery Salvo Cincinnati Joost Sisti Hassett McCormick Gleeson Frey Craft Miller Posedel Umeneurth Stewart Unn

Jacksonville Committee Plans Final Meeting This Evening

Members of the Jacksonville home coming and Old Settlers Reunion committee are asked to complete all work and attend a general committee meeting at the Jacksonville City Building tonight.

Glouster Jacksonville

Glouster High School Senior Glenna Morris Hospitalized

Miss Glenna Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Morris of 19 Locust Street was taken by Blower ambulance to Grant Hospital on Thursday for observation and treatment. She is a member of the 1942 Glouster High School graduating class. Accompanying her were her mother Mrs Morris and Mrs Dena Morris and Mrs George Morris.

Glouster Glenna Morris John L. Morris Locust St Blower Grant Hospital

Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday

National league results include Chicago 6 over Brooklyn 2 and Cincinnati 8 over Boston 5. American league shows Cleveland 2 over New York 0, Boston 8 over Chicago 5, Washington 6 over Detroit 3. Association standings feature Columbus 1 15, Milwaukee 2 8, Louisville 14 2, Indians 8 1, and Kansas City 4.

Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Association Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indians St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Club L

Feller Blanks Yankees for 21st Victory

Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller limits New York to two runs on seven hits for his 21st win of the season. He walks two and fans nine over 2 11, guiding the Indians to a 2 0 win as New York suffers its latest defeat.

Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Jim Bagby Yankees Marvin Breuer Bob Feller New Yorkers Redskins Atley Donald Feller Peckinpaugh Dean New York Cade Henrich St Pata Oon PEERY Pamemonn Gordon Donald A Silvestri Giarecinereore Keltner Roeden Eeenns Desautels Ceveland Peters Weatherly Heath Rizzuto Bell Selkirk Dickey Summers Rue and Stewart

Glouster Delegation Attends Legion Convention

Glouster members joined by Mrs. C Haskins and others traveled to Youngstown for the American Legion and Auxiliary State Convention. Mrs. Haskins was chosen as a delegate to the National Convention in Milwaukee September 14 16. Also attending from Glouster were Mrs. Elizabeth Mandrell and local auxiliary members with Mr. and Mrs. H A Rogers and Harry Richards.

Glouster E. Haskins Charles Goodrich Nona Baird Jess Williams Athens Youngstown American Legion and Auxilary Haskins Milwaukee Elizabeth Mandrell Canton American Legion Auxiliary H. A. Rogers Harry Richards Hoy Seckinger Jacksonville

Grand American Handicap draws 1000 at Vandalia

The Grand American Handicap finale at Vandalia attracts over 1,000 shooters amid high stakes and the chance of an undefeated repeat winner. Elmer E. Lucas, 31, Peebles Ohio, won the $5,000 preliminary handicap with 99 of 100 as top favorite contenders gather for today’s decisive shoots.

Elmer E. Lucas Peebles Lucas R. Guptill Minnesota E. H. Wolfe Charleston W. Va

Whirlaway Returns for American Derby Challenge at Washington Park

Whirlaway periods back in Chicago to run in the American Derby at Washington Park after a second place in the Arlington Classic. Other probable starters include Bushwhacker, To A Tee, Daily Trouble, and Delray, with Delray favored in rain. Trainer Albert Browne credits heat and training for recent defeat and expects Whirlaway to stay near the rail.

Chicago Whirlaway Washington Park Bushwhacker Daily Trouble Del

League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

The list shows Williams of Boston leading in batting with 14 runs, DiMaggio of New York topping runs batted in and hits, Keller of New York with 30 home runs, and Riddle of Cincinnati leading in pitching with 14 wins and 2 losses. Other leaders include Trabis of Washington with 13 triples, Hack of Chicago with 143 hits, and Frey of Cincinnati with 13 stolen bases.

Williams Boston DiMaggio New York Trabis Washington Keller Case Gomez Etten Philadelphia Hack Chicago Mize St. Louis Reiser Brooklyn Hopp and Slaughter Camilli Frey Cincinnati Riddle

Platts Sohio to Meet Logan Mingos on The Plains Diamond

Platts Sohio baseball team of The Plains, conquerors of the Jackson D. T. and I. team last Sunday, will play the Logan Mingos on The Plains diamond Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m.

Mako Considers Retirement and Other Sports Bits

Brief sports notes mention Gene Mako weighing retirement from tennis after this year, the Bears shifting Jack Manders from fullback to guard, Monte Pearson’s one game for the Reds before being sent down, and Roosevelt ordering seven ringside seats for Mike Jacobs. Cliff Heffelfinger seeks a guard spot at Ohio State as talk of a Bears Dodgers deal grows. Frank Thomas of Alabama faces scrutiny with contract renewal tied to tough upcoming schedule.

New York Gene Mako Chicago Bears Jack Manders Monte Pearson Reds Roosevelt Mike Jacobs Nova Louis Pudge Heffelfinger Cliff Ohio State Brooklyn Dodgers E. T. Bales Chattanooga News-Free Press Frank Thomas Alabama Tommy Tennessee

Indians Rally, Yankees Hold Lead In Hard-Fought Game

In a tense clash the Cleveland Indians struggle to outrun the Yankees as a government loan and large manpower failing to shift the balance. Birthday wishes go to Lonnie Frey of Cincinnati and Nelson Potter of Boston, both turning 29 tomorrow. Alf Vanderbilt, noted horseman, reportedly settles marital issues for two million at Saratoga. Jimmy

Lonnie Frey Cincinnati Nelson Potter Boston Saratoga Alf Vanderbilt W. K Jimmy

Dodgers lead NL in runs per game amid high offensive pace

National League teams top five runs per game while American teams including the Yankees Red Sox and Browns show strong hitting. The note questions whether Nationals pitching or American hitters dominate and mentions local pitcher Al Bell who has not allowed an earned run in 93 percent of his innings.

Dodgers Yanks Red Sox Browns Nationals Owatonna Minn al Bell

Reunion of Wemmer South descendants at Glouster home

Descendants of Samuel and Rachel Wemmer South gathered at Edith Canter's Glouster home on Aug 11 for the first reunion. Attendees included Keirns, Kell, Cole, Chesser, South, McClatchey, Stone rock, and Wiseman with three visitors. A basket dinner followed by music and photos. Edith Canter elected president for the coming year. Ninevah Rebekah Lodge to meet at Jacksonville Aug 26.

Norme Tommy Nellie Stonerock Shirley Clifford Columbus William Kell Della Donna Clayton Paul Chesser Paul Rupert Chesser Cleveland Israel Chesser William Chesser Earl William Athens Harvey South Glouster Edward South Lora McCune Edith Canter Juanita Ralph Rt. 3 Rachel Frances South Anderson Ind Ethel Bishop Eileen Marabell Charles Hillsdale Mich Denver Carpenter Sharpsburg Jessie Wiseman Elmer Kittle Donna Kell Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville Odd Fellows Lodge

Union Telephone Picnic Attendees At Buckeye Lake

Local people attended the annual Union Telephone Company picnic at Buckeye Lake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lunsford and their guest Miss Betty Ruth Carpenter Athens. Also present were Mrs. Sadie Williams Mrs. Clare Wells Miss Eleanor Verian Miss Beulah Post and her mother Mrs. C. A. Post. Other readers returned from Cleveland where they spent the summer. Miss Dora Lou Chute of New Lexington visited Miss Juanita Williams.

Union Telephone Company Buckeye Lake C. G. Lunsford Betty Ruth Carpenter Athens Sadie Williams Clare Wells Eleanor Verian Beulah Post C. A. Post Frances Thomas Pauline Myers Neile Belle Williams Cleveland Dora Lou Chute New Lexington Juanita Williams

Local Methodist and Church of Christ Plan Sunday Services

Rev J A Thompson will preach What Are You Going to Do About It at the unified Methodist service starting 9 30 a m next Sunday Paul Bingman is superintendent and M M LeFavor is chorister No evening service Sunday Epworth League cabinet meets Monday and Gold Star Prayer service is Wednesday at the Church of Christ Minister C B Tigner will use David Describes a Citizen of Zion Bible School begins 9 a m with two hour service including Communion and preaching Homer Vian is superintendent and W W Wallace chorister Young people meet 630 Junior group also Evangelistic service at 730 with Today Not Tomorrow as the sermon subject Wednesday 730 midweek devotion and study service.

David Zion Bible School Homer Vian W. W. Wallace Tigner

Condition of Youth Shows Improvement

Jack Butts at White Cross Hospital is much improved after sleeping sickness treatment. A serum was given and he woke Wednesday afternoon after a week of unconsciousness. Only his parents may visit as recovery hopes rise.

Jack Butts White Cross Hospital

Class to Meet Glouster Orpha Tonight

The Orpha Class of the Methodist Church will gather at 7 30 this evening at the home of Rev J A Thompson and wife for a church faction meeting and fellowship.

Glouster Orpha Methodist Church J. A. Thompson

County Fair Race Results and Teacher Resigns

The county fair features trotting and pacing races with purses of 250 dollars, listing multiple horses and times including 2:17% and 2:10 for the trots and paces. Separately, Miss Nelle Belle Williams resigns as a first grade teacher in Glouster Public Schools to take a similar post in Lodi, Medina County, starting September 8.

Glouster Nelle Belle Williams Lodi Medina County Miss Williams

Dodgers and Cardinals Prepare for Crucial Series Opens Sunday

The Dodgers and Cardinals, both faltering all season, mark time ahead of their four game series starting Sunday in Brooklyn. Manager Leo Durocher reshuffles pitching with Kirby Highe and Luke Hamlin, while the Cardinals rest Whitlow Wyatt. Across the league, Feller earns his 21st victory in a 2 0 shutout of the Yankees as other pennant races tighten.

Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Sanawatas Tha Tndenw. T Supa Lat Luurets Redbirds Leo Durocher Kirby Highe Pittsburgh Highe Dodgers Durocher Whitlow Wyatt Luke Hamlin Chicago Cubs Cubs Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Bucky Walters Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Bob Feller New York Yankees Yanks Chicago White Sox Boston Washington Senators Detroit Dutch Leonard Sid Hudson Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Bob Harris A's Browns Tom Ferrick Athletics

Mrs Bingman Hosts Sewing Club In Glouster

Mrs Orville Bingman entertained Sewing Club members including Mrs Herbert Zimmers Mrs Lovel Brunton Mrs Frank Price Mrs Lloyd Whitehouse Mrs Chester Keith and Mrs Enlow Grubbs. Mrs Keith opened the mystery package prepared by Mrs Zimmers. A dainty lunch followed. Are Parents Of Son

Left-handed film stars noted in general list

A compact note lists movie legends like Charlie Chaplin Greta Garbo Ray Milland Judy Garland and John Garfield as left handed, highlighting a curious common trait among famous performers across eras.

Charlie Chaplin Greta Garbo Ray Milland Judy Garland John Garfield

Duck Hunting Season Opens In Ohio Oct 1

Ohio sets a 60 day duck season starting October 1 with a 10 per day bag. Transfer to the northern zone moves start date two weeks earlier. Hours are sunrise to 4 pm with rules on bait decoys blinds and gear. Northern zone includes Maine Michigan and others. canvasback limits drop to ten days.

Columbus Ohio Ickes Washington Maine New Hampshire Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Montana

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