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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1943

Page

7

Lonnie Frey Sets New NL Fielding Records

Lonnie Frey of the Cincinnati Reds set a new NL second base fielding mark with a .985 average over 6,391 chances, breaking Earl Adams's 1925 record. Frey, age 31 in his tenth season, committed 13 errors in 873 chances as the Reds led the league in fielding.

NEW York Lonnie Prey Cincinnati Reds Frey Earl Adams Chicago Cubs St. Louisiar Frick Philadephia Phillies Chicago al Loper Pittsburgh Kings Paine Phils

Best Passing Attack and Defense in Cotton Bowl

The Statistical Bureau notes Glenn as the standout passer with 1508 yards and 32 interceptions in the season, crediting dominant fields and teams. The report highlights strong passing against college and service squads and details yardage and opponents involved.

Statistical Bureau Glenn

Basketball Scores From Wien Lima St Tournament

In Wien Lima St tournament action many small schools posted scores. Gonmaga beat Washington 76 to 59 while Gerard Grove led Lima St 88 to something. Huntington Central of West Virginia defeated New Philadelphia 37 to 34.

Orange Teams Even Says Orange Teams Even

The write up notes a Texas A&M favorite over LSU by a large margin as Miami contends with the Aggies in a regional title race. The piece hints at peak form and a game outcome with the Tigers under pressure.

Miami Fin Texas Aggies Louisiana State University Homer Norton Hetores

Holiday Family Reunion At Chauncey Home

Florida residents attended a Christmas reunion at the Chauncey home with Osborne family members listed including Carrie Miller Nelle Noble Dane Osborne Ruth Bingma and Ile Osborne. The Osbornes received many gifts and a crate of oranges from their son Hal. Grover Bean of Sandusky Ohio and his wife visited Millfield for the holiday with Marlene Bean and Mrs Bean joining the gathering.

Florida Osborne Carrie Miller the Plains Nelle Noble Athens Dane Osborne Ruth Bingmajore Ridge Guy Osborne Ile Osborne Chauncey

Hockey Teams In Deadlock In Eastern Western Divisions

Hockey teams in the Amer league split in a deadlock as Hershey Bears battled Cleveland Barons to a 182 2 stalemate in the western division clash. Buffalo led the eastern match as crowd turnout reached 0819 amid injury woes for Hershey with limited rosters.

Amerin Hockey League Hershey Bears Ind Barons Buffalo Hershey

Portland News Notes Mixed Holiday Visit Rumors

Local notes mention Chas Hilton visiting Paynter family and several relatives across West Virginia Ohio and Kansas during Christmas and holidays. The gatherings include Eris Price family William Miller Jr. party hosts and attendance by Rev Grell and others.

Chas. Hilton A. 5 Paynter Army of Okey Paynter Earl Henderson Cling W. Va Mattie Henderson Harold Howell Parkerston Betty Russell Kansage Eris Price Tay Larkin Paw Pave Stra Hus Price Ber Sre Clarence Rie Ter Mire Curt Moser Columbus Eris Price William Killer, Jr Harry Wiliam Miller, Jr

Christmas Guests Gather for Preston Chauncey Household

Christmas Day guests included Mr and Mrs William Lindley Mrs Clark Preston and son Bobby of Columbus Mr and Mrs Raymond Collins and daughter Linda Kay of Stanton and Mr and Mrs Harley Collins and sons Bill and Frank of Crookaville RD.

Chanuncey Ares le Preston Chauncey William Lindley Glark Preston Bobby Columbus Raymond Colins Linda Kay Santon Harley [Collins Bill Frank Crookaville RD

Woman Undergoes Surgery After Stone Removal Incident

Mrs Elsie Stalde Bawards and Mrs Brad Stalder underwent operations for gall stones at Cherrington Hospital Logan after being moved there days earlier. Mrs Ba wards is sister in law of Pax innie Stalder of Chauncey with relatives including Brown Klonoma and Mr and Mrs Lee King of Dayton.

Shauncey Elsie Stalde Bawards Brad Stalder Cherrington Hospital Logan Mra Bawards Paxinnie Stalder Mill St Chauncey Chauverx Ana Mire Brown Klanoma Lee King Dayton Morris Porter Santra Lee

Christmas Guests from Columbus Visit The Plains

Mr and Mrs Chauncey host Christmas guests from Columbus including Mrs Floride Grin Mead and Betty Lou Landa and Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins with daughter Thelma Jean at their home in The Plains. Others joined the Shafer family for an afternoon gathering.

Chauncey Ara Jona Hater The Plains Adt Floride Grin- Mead Betty Lou Landa Columbus

Returns From Hospital In Chauncey and Nearby

Chauncey residents report Christmas cards and visits from service members. Pvt. Donald Allen of Akron sent greetings from Britain to Chauncey families. A Chauncey guest list omitted the name Danny Mae Adkins from a turkey dinner at the Adkins home. Morristown Holiness Church holds a weekly cottage prayer meeting tonight at eight. Jimmie Smith of Chauncey, a Merchant Marine, drew a ten-round bout with Bobby Howard in Scranton Maryland.

Britain Chauncey Luner Cruikshank Omette Chauncey Dannie Mae Adkins Mr. and Srx Oscar B. Adkins Morristown Holiness Church Oilock Mire Ray Pidcock Pidcock Hauge Murae Mesaray Jimmie Smith Scranton Bobby ‘Cen Howard Worcest Sonny Horne Niles Ohio Doris Bisnaugleat U.S Marine Wonderland Forris Elanaugle Horne Burt

Seven Sisters Club Meets in Corning for Christmas Hosts

The Seven Sisters Club gathers at Corning with Mrs Violet Walt and Miss Jessie Schlingerman hosting to honor Mrs Janie Jacobs. Mary Hub of Cleveland visits her parents in Akron while John Andrew Booth returns from West Virginia. Opal Neal visits relatives in West Virginia. Charles Woodruff family visits Ashland and Vinton over Christmas. Emma Zeta Hampson moves to Miami Beach for work. John Tierney family and Alicia Kocks visit John Kocks over the weekend.

Charles Woodruff Ashland Vinton Ohio Emma Zeta Hampson Miami Beach Fla John Tierney Jackie Tommy Alicia Kocks John Kocks

Habaneros Show Off Gym Pizzazz in Rose Bowl Prospect

A chaotic account describes the Havana Habaneros displaying flashy basketball at Madison Square Garden against Long Island, featuring unexpected passes and trick plays. The piece then shifts to Rose Bowl weather expectations for California versus USC with notes on injuries and team form.

Habaneros Prospect Garden Mustachios USC M.A. Moenck Naismith Cubs Tulane Livio Moraies Havana Columbia Northwestern Hearl Antilles L. 10 Cuba Nelson Rockefeller Pasadena Calif California Othet Trojans March Army Tom Talchuas Steven Susick Washington

Fullerton's Round-Up by Hugh Fullerton Jr New York U.P.

From the AAU viewpoint Gil Dodds stands as a prime Sullivan award pick praising his humble habits and travels. Al Red Schoendienst of Rochester eyes Slats Marion's Cardinals job, while Washington's Huskies are favored to beat Southern Cal. Louisiana's Steve van Buren powers Cotton Bowl chatter, and Randolph's Glenn Dobbs looms in Sugar Bowl talk. Short notes cover Ab Demarco's broken toes delaying hockey, Cass Sister’s Penn State football letter and boxing prospects, the Marines likely transferring Cass, and a rise in Interstate League home runs. Lieutenant Horton Smith shines at Seymour Johnson while Cal Dorsett trains with Marine units after a Camp Elliston move.

Hugh Fullerton J. New York Aa.u Sullivan Gil Dodds Han al “Red” Schoendienst Rochester Slats Marion Cardinals Coast Guard Phgskin Washington Southern Cal Louisiana Steve van Buren Randolph Glenn Dobbs Tulsa Georgia Tech Ab Demarco Rangers Cass George Penn State Marines

Heavy Snow Recall Of First Plow Marks A Local Hero

Glouster news recalls a historic snowfall when Mr Andrews and a hired man built a timber plow to clear sidewalks. Neighbors soon joined, allowing attendance at church and Sunday School. Andrews served as educator and church member, shaping Glouster as a better town through decades of service.

Glousterma Chauncey Andrews Mr. Andrews Mir Andra Board of Education Giouster Glous

Guysville WSCS Has Meeting

Local notes show the Guysville Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting with members and visiting friends. Attendees include Mrs Hazel Rodehaver and family, Mrs Herman Pierce, Mr Malph Wright and others visiting Columbus area relatives over the weekend.

Rival Coaches Endorse Tulge Son's Practice Ahead of Bowl

In New Orleans Henry Frake and Alexander express satisfaction with 19 days of prep for the Sugar Bowl New Year's Day. They note four days of hiking and favorable weather, hoping both teams score multiple touchdowns and that execution on passes decides the game.

Orleans Henry Frake Tulge Son Aleander George Samp Nearty Bay St Sim Beasie Aiewander Aronte Tor Alexander

Glouster Masons Plan Open House

Glouster Masons announce an open house. Local residents and guests from Akron Detroit Columbus Dayton and Columbus are mentioned visiting families and attending Christmas gatherings with Mr and Mrs Roberts and other relatives over the holiday period.

Glouster Masons

Public Games Party Promised After Regula Meeting

CSO schedules a public games party at the American Legion Hall Friday at 7 30. After a brief business session to settle routine matters the party aims to replenish the treasury by Christmas packages for service men and women. A patrolman from Marietta spent Wednesday with Mrs Pedicord and her parents at Maplewood.

CSO Regula C80 American Legion Hall Treasury Marietta

Untitled local note on residents and travel

Fragmented OCR entry mentions Trimble onaruniist Plo and Mem Larry Vaughan leaving Sunday for San Francisco California. Larry graded from Ue Scofield Tikyrade to school and spent six days en route then returned to his company. Also notes Oscar Adkins and Chauncey near Chauncey with sinus infection and other scattered names and places.

Onaruniist Plo Larry “Vaughan Sanday San Francisco Calif Larry Grade Ue Scofield Tikyrade Glowster Ray” Carteriahy Tern Charles Roar Gaus Mary Grime Stern Wintz Garten Pin Chesinan

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