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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1946

Page

7

Rohrer Sports Buds Review and Local Prep Notes

Roering Through Sports Av PERSH rohrer sports editor highlights baseball strides by Kili Kennedy and Virgil Trucks, notes Kennedy and others chase strikeout records, and recalls Red Sox prospects after a 26 3 mark. Also covers Cincinnati Reds Labor Day plans, Cubs pursuit of the Reds, and high school grid and golf notes from Athens area.

Kili Kennedy Ron Boy Baseaul Rohrer Hal Newhouser Boston Red Sox Kenzie Joe Nurhall Hamilton High Sie Cubs Reds

Louisiana State End Can Cook Louisianas Star Student Athlete

Baton Rouge high school standout High Leighton Hill earned an A average in all four classes and was valedictorian of his class. He received special awards as the outstanding science and history student and captained the football team as a senior. He is described as a normal freshman end prospect for Louisiana State University.

McArthur High Generals Robert Kalish Capital University Theo McArthur Memorial Southeastern Ohio Loon Point Pleasant W. Va Huntington Central Athens Logan SOL Baton Rouge Shdell Leighton Hill Louisiana

Parker Defends Net Title In Crowded 1945 Open Field

Frankie Parker, reigning national champion, faces a large field at the Forest Hills postwar championships. Keith Kramer and Don McNeill loom as top challengers while Yvon Petra is a potential upsetter. Seedings place Parker first with Kramer, Mulloy, Talbert, McNeill close behind and Patsey Cooke and Shirley Fry among the women’s seeds.

Gayle Talbot New York Frankie Parker Tomorow Forest Hills Parker Jack Kramer Ten Schroeder Don McNeall Kramer Schroeder California Yvon Petra Parke Gardnar Mulloy William Talbert Don McNeill Tom Brown Pancho Segura Bob Falkenburg Pauline Betz Women's Union Sarah Palfrey Cooke Shirley Fry

Indians suffer 9 to 1 loss as Gromek falters

The Cleveland Indians were routed 9 to 1 by the New York Yankees in a game where Steve Gromek failed to end his winless stretch since June 28. Yankee hitters collected 12 hits, Joe Gordon homered, and Lou Boudreau briefly left the lineup as Johnny Price played shortstop. The Indians face exhibition games in Milwaukee and Chicago before finishing the trip in St Louis and Detroit.

Milwaukee Wis Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Club American Association Bil Veeck Chicago St Louis Dettoit Steve Gromek New York Yankees Tribe Indians Lou Boudreau Johnny Price Randy Gumpert Yanks Gromek Bob Lemon Joe Gordon

Colonels Take Win as Series Set Against Birds for Pennant

Louisville beats Columbus 7 to 4 while Indianapolis hosts a three game series to decide the pennant race. The Indians won 4 to 2 at Toledo, narrowing the gap as St Paul topped Minneapolis 7 to 3. Xavier University lists 75 football candidates for 1946 pre practice exams and drills begin Monday.

Associated Press Louisville Indianapolis Indians Toledo Colonels Columbus St Paul Minneapolis Saints Maliess Fred Walters Chick Genovese Chuck Koney Jack Albright Xavier Cincinnati Xavier University

Pollet Shuts Out Giants For 17th Victory

Howie Pollet pitched a four hit shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 4-0 for Pollet's 17th win. Dave Koslo took his 15th loss as the Cards closed in on the pennant race. Chicago Cubs beat the Dodgers 3-2, delaying Brooklyn's lead.

Associated Press St. Lows Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Chicago Cubs Dodgers Howie Pollet Giants New Yorkers Dave Koslo Phil Cavarretta Hank Borenys Chicago Detroit Fenway Park Boston Red Sox George Kell Roger Cramer Hank Greenberg Iazzy Trout Dave Boo) Ferriss Yankees Cleveland

Classified ads blend and public notices page fragment

A mixed page shows classified phone rates, insertions rules, lost items, auctions, and public notices. Items include obituaries announcements, a Legion auxiliary bake sale, lost bracelets and purses, and a real estate sale by the Athens County court with mineral rights reserved.

American Legion Auxiliary Gupaile Ohio Legion Home Nola Pearcy Gujéuille Harold Goddard Generel Peppert Union Grill Wo Umon St Athens Athens Pharmacy

Property deed restrictions and damages clause in mining area

The document outlines rights and reservations from grantor to grantee and affiliates, shielding certain firms or corporations from liability for their acts and damages arising from the mining operation. It notes that surface property is appraised at 130.90 and must fetch at least two dollars. terms require cash in hand at sale.

Suecassars Neraons Fers Boston New York Detroit Washington Chicago National Leagile Philadelphia Pittsburch American Association of Tos Athens Rowte George Sherk Coipte Oris Gordon Lee Parmiter T'eviaty Jcolumbus Saenne

Mrs Dorothy Algeo Wins Golf Prize

Mrs Dorothy Algeo captured first prize by three strokes in the Weekly Ladies Handicap golf tourney at Athens Country Club. She posted a 48 with a six stroke handicap for a 42, while Eileen Phillips, with a 20 stroke handicap, shot 65 for 45. Mrs Russell Hall was runner up with 45. Twelve women competed.

Dorothy Alego Eileen Phillips Athens Country Club Algeo Miss Phillips Russell Hall

Philadelphia at Boston on today’s MLB slate

The American League features Philadelphia visiting Boston as the lone daytime game. In the National League, Philadelphia plays New York at night, offering the only NY game on the schedule.

American League Philadelphia Boston National League Philadelphia New York

Roy Hughes Faces Kidnaping Charge

Cincinnati report states Roy J. Hughes, former Phillies outfielder, faces kidnapping charges over the detention of his two daughters Joyce Ann 14 and Patricia 11. Warrant alleges unlawful kidnapping and detainment issued by Municipal Court. also names Mrs Jessie Hughes, wife of the ex-player. Case references custody disputes and disputed custody agreement with Adelaide Hughes.

Cincinnati Roy J. Hughes Fluladeiplus Phillies Adelaide Hughes Joyce Ann Hughes Patricia Hughes Phils Cincinnati Reds Jessie Hughes Cleveland Indians Chicago Cubs Hollywood Calif Ben Pink

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