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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1942

Page

7

MITCH S MISSING MITCH S MISSING

The article reviews evolving football formations and coaches plans, linking Kopf and Bierman to new systems. It notes Bierman at the Iowa Navy Pre Flight School adapting cadet personnel with enlistees, fielding a 70 man squad for a 12 game schedule with many college and pro names involved.

Minnesota Bernard W. Bierman Bernie Bierman Iowa Bierman Iowa Seahawks Ray Antil Bob Daly Northwestern Mal Kutner Texas Charley Schultz Green Bay Packers Bob Flora Michigan Johnny Kulbitski Fred Gage Wisconsin Butch Jordan George Svendsen Green Bay Johnny Haman Cleveland Rams al Coupee Forrest Evashevski Bob

Pirates Help Cards To Gain On Dodgers Duel

A baseball roundup notes the Dodgers and Cardinals tighten the pennant race. Cardinals win a doubleheader against the Braves, while Dodgers drop a nightcap to the Pirates. Reds and Giants win, Yankees split with Red Sox as Henrich heads to Coast Guard service.

Athens Messenger Athens Pirates

Medick Widely Unpopular Visitor at Sportsman's Park

Radio announcer Dizzy Dean calls Joe Medick, now with Brooklyn, the most unpopular athlete to visit Sportsman's Park. He is disliked by fans and players alike.

Medwick ST. Louis Dizzy Dean Joe Medick Brooklyn Sportsman's Park

Householder and Trepp Win Club Championship at Athens

James Householder and Joe Trepp won the Class A and B Medal Play Handicap tournament at Athens Country Club with net scores of 73. Clarence Garrison finished second in A with 77, Leslie Coon third with 78, and a three way tie for fourth among Steve Wilson Art Comer and Joe Thackery. In B flight Jerry Sisler was runner up and R L Morton and Dr Bowman split third and fourth with 79. Art Comer captured the third flight title by beating George Schwartz 1 up in the finals.

James Householder Joe Trepp Athens Country Club Clarence Garrison Leslie Coon Steve Wilson Art Comer Joe Thackery Jerry Sisler R. L. Morton Dr. Bowman George Schwartz

Dayton Ducks Narrow Gap in Mid-Atlantic Pennant Race

The Dayton Ducks kept within 2 1/2 games of the lead as they defeated Springfield 4 to 3. Meanwhile the Charleston Senators were routed 10 to 0 by the Canton Terriers. Erie split with Zanesville, taking the first game 5 to 4 and losing the second 3 to 0.

Dayton Dayton Ducks Charleston Senators Ducks Springfield Senators Canton Terriers Erie Zanesville Sailors

Chillicothe man Stanley Manker wins 1942 Ohio AAU horseshoe title

Stanley Manker, 36, a Chillicothe candy maker, captured the 1942 Ohio AAU horseshoe championship in Norwood with a 56 percent ringer average, winning all 15 matches. Will Stitt of Mason finished second at 13-2.

Cincinnati Stanley Manker Norwood Will Stitt Mason, O

All-Stars Play Eagles Tonight in Charity Game

The College All-Stars, humiliated 21 to 0 by the Chicago Bears last Friday, face the Philadelphia Eagles in a charity game at Municipal Stadium. More than 30,000 fans are expected and the net proceeds will go to USO and local charities. Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. EWT.

Philadelphia Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Municipal Stadium USO

Baseball scores and standings across the league today

New York defeated Chicago 8 to 6, and tied Chicago 5 to 5 after nine innings due to darkness. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1, while Pittsburgh won 9 to 5 in eight innings on Sunday. Cincinnati shut out Philadelphia 2 to 0 then won 8 to 5. St Louis topped Boston 8 to 3 and 3 to 2 in 11 innings. New York crushed Detroit 7 to 1 and then 4 to 3 in 10. St Louis 4, Boston 1. Boston 12, St Louis 6. Chicago 2, Philadelphia 1. Philadelphia 3, Chicago 2. Cleveland 3, Washington 1. Washington 2, Cleveland 0. Association results show Columbus 7, Louisville 2. Louisville 3, Columbus 1. Toledo 2, Indianapolis 1. Toledo 1, Indianapolis 0. Kansas City 9, St Paul 4. Kansas City 3, St Paul 1. Milwaukee 6, Minneapolis 5. Milwaukee 6, Minneapolis 1.

Dodgers Cardinals Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Boston Braves Whitlow Wyatt Bucs Larry French Braves Harry Gumbert Cards Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Johnny Vander Meer New York Giants Mel Ott Giants St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yanks Detroit Tigers Red Ruffing Tigers George Selkirk Senators Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics A's Phil Marchildon New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis National Club v. L .Pet St Louis Association Club L Pc

Louisville vs Columbus Baseball Box Score First Game

Louisville and Columbus played a baseball game with final score 2 to 7 in Columbus. Key contributions came from Gilbert Browne and Antonelli for Louisville, and Bergamo Antonelli Lazor for Columbus. Pitchers Karl Blumette Kress Munger limited runs. Fenton Wiethe Murray umpired. Time 1 54. The Libyans and Cushites of lower Egypt built the oldest light houses in the world.

Louisville Wietelmann Benjamin Morgan Kress Gilbert Browne Johnson Bog Blumette Cecuces O Columbus Bergamo Gleeson SO Se Shcetan Ode Antonelli Bee Young Munger Heath Antonelli Lazor Sperry Klein Young Davis Basls Karl Fenton Wiethe Murray Lower Egypt ABA Potter Walters Myatt Wilks Crouch

Two Are Fined by Mayor of Glouster

Two fines were ordered Saturday in Mayor Thomas Williams Sr s court. Charles Robinson Jr was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Pheola Newman Glouster was fined twenty five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to fighting. Both arrests were made Saturday by Chief Fred H Heck.

Glouster Thomas Williams Charles Robinson, Jr Pheola Newman Fred H. Heck

Three Nines Locked In AA Race For Pennant Fight

The American Association enters its final week with three teams in chase. Columbus, Kansas City and Milwaukee hold the top three spots as Labor Day approaches, with Columbus holding the easiest schedule after two more games than Milwaukee and Kansas City. Columbus swept Louisville and leads despite a split doubleheader, while Kansas City and Milwaukee posted twin wins over St Paul and Minneapolis respectively. Toledo beat Indianapolis in two close games to stay in the mix.

American Association Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus W. Te Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Toledo Potter Stingy Red Birds Louisville Nelson Potter Colonels St. Paul Minneapolis

Reds To Meet Phils Tonight

Cincinnati aims to extend a three game winning streak as they face Philadelphia following two wins yesterday. Johnny Vander Meer pitched his fourth shutout in the opener while Ray Starr earned his 14th win in the nightcap. Bert Haas and Max Marshall homered for the Reds, and Elmer Riddle is slated to start tonight against Rube Melton.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Vander Meer Tommy Hughes Ray Starr Joe Beggs Starr Bert Haas Max Marshall Ben Warren Elmer Riddle Rube Melton

Postwar boxing champs may come from service ranks says Lou Diamond

FULLERTONS ROUNDUP reports Lou Diamond the honest brakeman predicts next heavyweight champ and future champions across classes will be servicemen. He argues soldiers learn to fight when a comrade is hurt and will carry that grit into boxing after the war. Subtly notes many servicemen from small towns start boxing in the Army and may seek fame instead of returning home.

New York Lou Diamond Lou

Catholic Service Men Honored in Glouster Flagdedication

More than 200 Catholics and non-Catholics attended a flag dedication service at Holy Cross Church Glouster. Rev Louis Preston Caldwell linked democracy to faith while noting 55 Holy Cross parishioners serve in the armed forces, double the last war.

Glouster Holy Cross Louis Preston St. Philemann’s Caldwell Edwin E. Yocke Holy Cross Church Preston William L. Thompson St. James Church McConnelsville Cornelius Gallagher St. Patrick's Church Buchtel

Drydock Miners Buy War Bonds for 250 Men

Workers at Mine 255 Drydock and Local Union No 648 UMWA have purchased 25 dollar war bonds issued for 250 employees who, through voluntary payroll deductions, will total 6250 in maturity value. The plan averages about 10 percent of total salaries contributed toward bonds.

Glouster

Scrap Metal Drive Starts Wednesday in Trimble Township

A War Production Board Bureau drive to collect scrap metals and scrap rubber will begin Wednesday morning in the rural areas of Trimble Township. A truck provided by the Trimble Township Trustees will collect materials for about a week. The push excludes incorporated villages and urges residents to have scrap ready by Wednesday to avoid delays.

Glouster Trimble Township Bureau of Industrial Conservation War Production Board

Glouster Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

Glouster social notes record Circle No. 1 of Glouster Methodist Church meeting with 24 attendees, hostesses Mrs Mary Hawk and others. program included a vocal solo and readings. Stag Bridge Club hosted by Dr. C F Patton with high scores led by L G Colbert. Various locals, including Alys Kaufman from Cleveland and Marilyn Easley, were noted visiting family and friends. birth announced for John Roger, grandson of Phil Lips and Thomas Anderson. The medieval fortress of Famagusta in Cyprus is described as having 14 foot thick walls.

Glouster Elizabeth Gordon J. H. Elias M. M. Bryson Clara Golding P. J. Stanley Dr. C. F. Patton Stag Bridge Club Alys Kaufman Cleveland Phyllis Kleinman H. H. Henshaw Cove A. M. Bennett Beulah Marilyn Easley Corning Anne Harper Maxine Dorcas Burns Columbus Mary Burns B. F. Swartz Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant W. Va D. E. Carr C. G. Faires Babe” Faires Earl E. Faires Leonard Kleinman Ohio State University Sam Kleinman E. H. Taylor C. E. Marker Phil Faires Dayton Bert Palmer Bertie Phillips Jacksonville Otto Duncan Trimble Heights

Rams Fall 17 14 to Giants in Exhibition Clash

Cleveland Rams lose to the New York Giants 17 14 in an exhibition game noted for Rams passing miscues. Rams outgained 325 to 319 yards, with Parker Hall scoring on a 15 yard drive and Gaylon Smith Magnani contributing, while Ward Cuff booted a decisive 16 yard field goal.

AKRON Cleveland Rams New York Giants Rams Ward Cuff WanPawneenees WeLuit Wiany Giants New Yorkers Cleveland Parker Hall Dante Magnani Gaylon Smith Chet Adams Tuffy Leemans Hall Ben Hightower Magnani

Indians Idle Today Break Even Sunday

Washington, Indians rest before final 1942 game in the capital. Al Milnar’s six-hit pitching aided a 3 1 victory in the opener as Cleveland’s infield turned five double plays. The nightcap was a 2 0 loss to Emil Leonard, leaving the Indians two games back of the St. Louis Browns.

Cleveland Hackett Weatherly al Keltner Fleming Heath Ey Boudreau Mack Desautels Milnar Seasenee Washington Wenesene Spence Campbell Vernon Estatella Esses Sullivan Croucher Eee Evans Ence Hudson Osceeere Sevceses Boudreau Keltner Hudson Basil Rommel Stewart Abba Hackett Ove Hegan Denning Harder Ewe aDean Meee Reer Kennedy Case Ween Hoffman Evans Leonard Stelemeee Ann Kennedy Rommell Cleveland Indians al Milnar Senators Tribe Emil Leonard Indians St. Louis Browns Boston Indians Senators Lou Boudreau Ernie Stewart Roy Weatherly Les Fleming Jeff Heath Ray Mack Mel Harder

Navy enlistment news reaches local barroom friend Francis Love

Francis Love hears from his son Bill who has enlisted in the Navy and he asks friends to write.

Glouster Francis Love Bill Navy

Snyder Aids Irish In T Formation Return

Notre Dame backs, led by Bob Snyder and An gelo Bertelli, prepare a revived T formation with Frank Leahy predicting a representative year. Opener at Wisconsin looms as the key test, followed by Georgia Tech, Stanford, Iowa, Illinois, Navy, Army, Michigan, Northwestern, USC, and Great Lakes. Key positions include Evans at left half, Gowe rig or Mello at fullback, Barry Murphy on the line, and Ziemba at center.

South Bend Ind Angelo Bertelli Notre Dame Frank Leahy Frank Wisconsin Irish Badgers Georgia Tech Stanford Iowa Naval Illinois Navy Army Michigan Northwestern California Great Lakes Rock Angelo Owen Dippy) Evans Bill Earley Creighton Miller Jerry Gowerig Jim Mello Jack Barry Capt George Murphy Lou Rymkus Larry Sullivan Bob Neff Bob Dove Harry Wright Wally Ziemba

Manchester N H Wins Legion Junior Title Over Cinci

Manchester New Hampshire edged Cincinnati 1 to 0 to win the Eastern American Legion junior baseball championship in the final game of a best two out of three. The victors advance to meet the Western champions in a three out of five games series for the national crown this week.

Manchester, N. H Manchester N. H Eastern American Legion Cincinnati National American Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitch Harry Grayson NEA Service Herb Kopf Manhattan Coach Kopf Kopf Bues Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals All-Stars Eagles Murtaugh Naylor Etten Warren Koy Glossop Livingston Hughes Frey Marshall Rf Haas Kelleher F. McCormick Tipton Lamanno Eeewe Phillips Vander Meer Ogee McCormick Koy Haas Phillips Barr Jorda Magerkurth May Oerce Murtaugh Ceeene Litwhiler Northey Ote Glossop Bragan Weeewnee Warren Podgajny Hoerst Nadia Én Glouster High School Raymond Connett Podgainy Beggs Balk Warren THE Fullertons Hugh Fullerton, JR Porter Wittich Joplin Globe Atlantic and Pacific Elkhart Tex W. K. Sides Catholic Service Men of Glouster Area Drydock DR. Patton Host Famagusta Cyprus Bob Snyder Cinci Juniors Pico Wholesale Co Ohio
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