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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
10
Wet grounds force theGiants vs Cubs last game of the season to be called, with no impact on standings as the Giants already clinched the title. The season has drawn strong local interest and attendance, and football practice is said to begin next week with coach Byron Eby arriving in the city.
Evangelist Rev J A Rodgers leads revival at Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene 117 Adams St with services nightly at 7 30 pm. Attendance and interest are rising as Pastor Rev M DeMint assists with the meetings.
Nelsonville marks Billy Lee Baird son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Baird 474 Chestnut St en route to Shoemaker California for further training He graduated early in August as honor man of his company at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center He was elected a candidate by fellow Bluejackets and chosen honor man by his commander A Nelsonville High School graduate last May He is the brother of Petty Officer Pierce Baird stationed at Guam for eight months and has served in the Navy for three years
Nelsonville report says John Hickman charged with non support of three minor children pleaded guilty on arraignment in Mayor Miles Howe's court. An affidavit fled by Oscar Hartley was withdrawn and a satisfactory settlement arranged with Hickman to pay costs. Local officials noted Akron transport and police involvement.
Nelsonville news reports Elizabeth Davis of 319 Elizabeth St recovering well after surgery at Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens and expected to return home Sunday. Reese Davis, who had appendicitis surgery at the same hospital two weeks earlier, returned home Wednesday evening in satisfactory condition. Leslie Barberard family moves from Athens to Nelsonville, while Mrs Lane of Nelsonville becomes a new oscence and mathematics instructor at Somerset High School with Labor Day departure.
Rev and Mrs W M George have returned from Marion visiting their son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Donald Preuminzer, and from Winona Lake. Miss Juanita Brown and Mrs Ale George plan to return from Lakeside at week’s end. Mike Ely and two children of Apple Creek Ohio ended a several days visit with his parents L F Ely. Miss Margaret A Warren returned to Columbus after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Warren.
Nelsonville Hillearys Shoe Hospital at Peoples Bank Building will close after September 1 until owner Earl Hilleary is released from the Navy to resume operation. Bod Hilleary has kept the shop open for 16 months since Earl’s induction. Earl, rated SSMC 1-c USNR, is home on 30 day leave after 13 months overseas and will report to Columbus for reassignment September 5.
Nelsonville notices announce Sunday services of First Methodist Church with 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 morning sermon by Rev. W. M. George on To Whom Shall We Go, plus a 7:30 union service at First Presbyterian with Four Anchors. Also listed are birth announcements for a son named Richard Ryan to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armstrong and a daughter named Martha Emma to Capt and Mrs Roy G. Washburn.
May Gen Hugh J. Knerr, commander of Air Technical Service Command, announced a shift from 48 to 40 hours for all ATSC installations including Wright and Patterson fields. The change aims to save about 130 million dollars annually in salaries and wages for the government.
Chicago tops the league with Hank Borowy facing Harry Breedgen as the Cubs open a key three game series at Wrigley Field. Large crowds were expected after sold out seats weeks ago amid the Cubs and Cardinals race for first place.
Bobby Feller comes back to major league baseball after four years in the Navy. He aims to pick up where he left off in 1941 as he faces the Detroit Tigers with Cleveland. Jim Tobin led the Bengals to a 4 3 win over Philadelphia, tightening the Cleveland schedule. Brooklyn, Sal Maglie, and Ralph Branca contributed to a night of action as the Dodgers moved within a game of the Giants. Pittsburgh upset Cincinnati 6 2 behind Walter Beck’s nine safeties on the night.
Byron Nelson fired a five under par 67 to lead the Knoxville Open as Lt. Ben Hogan and amateur Freddie Haas idr. tied within one stroke at 68, with young Toney Fenner of Dayton also near the top, signaling a shift from a solo star to multiple contenders.
PHILADELPHIA Ben Chapman was signed to manage the Philadelphia Phillies in 1946. Salary terms were not disclosed. Since June 30 after Fred Fitzsimmons resignation Chapman has steered the team through a strong stretch, with 18 wins and 30 losses, a .375 winning percentage, and a five game winning streak. GM Herb Penner says the agreement is for one year but could extend.
Rain slowed the field at Vandalia as approximately 150 shooters waited to resume the preliminary handicap of the Grand American Trap. A F Jones of Thief River Falls Minn led men with 99x100 while Mrs Isaac Andrews of Spartanburg S C led women with 95x100, and Charlotte Skipper Winski Weissburg W Va trailed with 87x100. The all around title favored Her schel Cheek of Clinton Ind who sat in the king row.
Yesterday's results show Brooklyn over New York 6 to 2 in a night game with only scheduled games. Detroit edged Philadelphia 4 to 3 in the American Association, while Milwaukee beat Columbus 3 to 2 and St. Paul defeated Indianapolis 4 to 1. Kansas City topped Toledo 2 to 1 and Minneapolis beat Louisville 6 to 4.
Baseball leaders show Holmes of Boston atop runs and hits with high totals while Olmio Walker lead in RBIs and batting average across leagues. In golf, veteran Denny Shute of Akron posted a seven under par 67 in the Portsmouth Open after a 70 first round, trimming five under par in tough weather.
A daily roundup covering boxing and baseball chatter. Archie Moore's disputed knockout, Red Cochrane versus Rocky Graziano prospects, and reflections on Army Air Transport Command scrimmage at Berry Field Nashville. Mentions Billy Tolliver Snort, Frank Frisch, Al Lopez, Gabby Hartnett, and young prospects John Neal and Bob Goldstein.
Milwaukee Brewers surge to the top of the American Association after Bill Veeck's return inspires a 3-2 win over Columbus. Julio Acosta scattered 11 hits as Indianapolis loses 4-1 in St Paul, widening the Brewers’ lead.
In Lake Forest Illinois champion Dorothy Dms Didrikson Zaharias faces nemesis Babe Didrikson Zaharias in the semi finals of the women’s Western Amateur. Meanwhile medalist Louise Suggs of Atlanta clashes with runner up Phyllis Cito of Atlantic Iowa in the opposite bracket.
New York AP report highlights Tommy Holmes of the Boston Braves and Tony Cuccinello of the Chicago White Sox atop the major league batting race with Holmes at .370 and Cuccinello at .334. Injuries to rivals Cavarretta and Case open late-season gaps while Vern Stephens rises to .311 and other leaders push for top averages. Also notes Pot O Luck back in the Arlington Derby at Washington Park facing Air Sailor and others in the field.
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