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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1942

Page

7

Rogers Hornsby inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Rogers Hornsby, 45, elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 182 of 233 votes, joins Cobb Wagner Ruth and others in Cooperstown. Hornsby, now Fort Worth Giants executive, starred for multiple clubs, led NL batting titles seven times, hit .424 in 1924, and faced off-field betting issues.

Rogers Hornsby Winton Cobb Wagner Ruth Matthewson Cooperstown Hornsby Fort Worth St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Boston Braves Chicago Cubs Cards Cubs

Bulldogs Ready for Wellston Rematch at AHS Gym

Athens comes in undefeated aiming to extend a five game win streak and defend against Wellston's improving squad. The Golden Rockets eye an upset led by Bellamy while lackey sticks with the same starting five.

Ohio Wesleyan Backs Face Ohio University Bobcats

Three OWU basketball players Don Hughes Don Fitz and Chuck Ireland prepare to challenge the Ohio University Bobcats tonight. Hughes anchors defense Fitz and Ireland lead the offense as the sophomore from Philo and the junior from Xenia are key contributors.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Ohio University Don Hughes Columbus Don Fitz Philo Chuck Ireland Xenia

Bobcats Seek 20th Straight Home Win Tonight

Ohio Wesleyan coach Bill Trautwein reshuffles the starting lineup as the Bobcats face Wesleyan in Athens aiming for a 20th consecutive home victory and a 5 4 season mark. The Bishops under Lars Wagner have rebounded after early struggles, led by guards Bob Heisler Ed Hughes and center Gene Quackenbach.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Eeesesesepapa Eaiseseaeem Bobcats

Basketball results across teams and scores

Summary of multiple college basketball results including Syracuse over Fordham 50 to 43 and Kentucky over Transylvania 51 to 34. Other scores include Ohio State 51 over Northwestern 41 and Wisconsin 58 over Michigan 36 with several additional matchups and outcomes.

Hornsby Seeks Fort Worth Club Upgrade In Texas League

Rogers Hornsby, newly honored hall of famer, focuses on elevating his Fort Worth club from the Texas League's lower ranks. He dismisses left handed pitching concerns and values the ball in the strike zone. The New York State Golf Association plans Pearl Harbor benefit tournaments for the Red Cross with 101 members. Greg Rice champions competition as a means to self care during wartime.

New York Rogers Hornsby Fort Worth Hornsby Red Cross New York State Golf Association Pearl Harbor

Seventh Grade Cagers Defeat Millfield

Chauncey seventh graders toppled Millfield 10 to 3 to take the league lead. Chauncey scorers included D Bowles six and B Hillyer four. Millfield’s B Keish had the three. Coaches were Jim Ley for Chauncey and Victor Robinette for Millfield. Return game set for Feb ll.

Chauncey Millfield Elementary D. Bowles B. Hillyer B. Keish Millfield J. Goodson W. Childress D. Leffler J. Conrad R. Staley D. Rogers B. Moody B. Border B. Brooks A. Smith G. Dickens J. Besecoe J. Funk Jim Ley Victor Robinette Rufus Johnson Dale McNabb Sam Lahugh Don Roofe

Chauncey-Dover High Band Benefit Show Announced

Announcement for a Chaunc ey Dover High School band uniforms benefit at Millfield Theater on Wednesday January 21 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds fund uniforms for the Chaunc ey Dover unit.

Chauncey Millfield Theater Chauncey-Dover High School Formas

Vinton County Cage League Scores and Week Schedule

Richland beat Vinton 23 22 while McArthur topped Vinton 22 40 and Zaleski crushed Hamden 3 to 21. Hamden defeated Wilkesville 21 15 with upcoming games Friday hosts Zaleski Vin ton Rural Richland Wilkesville and McArthur.

Richland Vinton McArthur Zaleski Hamden Wilkesville Vinton Rural Varsity Pet

Millfield Personalities and Local Gatherings Update

Ralph Dean recovering after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Country Club to hold January meeting with Mrs. F. W. Wemmer and a potluck. Harley McNabb returned from Columbus. Misner family moved to Deerfield for work. Ty to occupy rooms in Be a Tracy’s home. Boudinots entertained at Dusz home in Jacksonville with dinner guests. G G Club euchre night planned with Mrs. Maud Triplett. Jaunita Lemon and son Billy return to New York after visit with Tripletts. Howard family attended State Fair board meeting in Columbus. Pearl Misner and Columbus relatives visited Bescoe family.

Millfield Ralph Dean Mercy Tracy Misner F. E. Boudinot F. F. Boudinot Albert Dusz Jacksonville Herbert Dusz Rose Hameltenburg Richard Dust G. G. Club

Millfield Bride-Elect Honored at Prenup Shower

A Millfield shower honored June Theisen, bride elect of Warren Chappelear, with neighbors and friends at the William Theisen home. Guests created a wedding gown from crepe paper, received gifts, and a salad course was served by Mrs. Theisen and daughters.

Chauncey William Theisen Millfield June Warren Chappelear Theisen Virginia Frederica Avanelle Crabtree Thelma Chappelear Laurella Mae Tippie Helen Lengye Glouster Herman Theisen Beatrice Theisen Doris Garnet Blower Mabel Sayer Shirley Avanelie Crabtree Gertrude Brown Mamie Chadwell Frances Wallace Virginia Frederica Violet Mae Theisen

William H Bradfield Dies in Columbus

William H Bradfield 69 longtime Pomeroy native and Chauncey resident died Monday night at 11174 South High St Columbus He was son of Isaac and Tabitha Bradfield and husband of the late Margaret Jones Bradfield He leaves two daughters Laura and Kathleen and two sons Paul and Bernard at home and a sister Mrs Bess Mutchmore Logan

Chauncey William H. Bradfield Pomeroy Charles S. Bradfield Sr South High St Columbus Isaac Tabitha Bradfield Margaret Jones Bradfield Laura Kathleen Paul Bernard Bess Mutchmore Logan

Plains PTA To Meet At Auditorium Tuesday Evening

The Plains Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday January 20 at 7 30 p m. The program includes safety movies and special music. A good attendance is anticipated.

Chauncey The Plains Parent Teacher Association

Friendship Class To Meet Wednesday

January meeting of the Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday at 7:30 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fiske Converse Street. Dorothy Daugherty, newly elected president, will preside with devotions by Rowena Simpkins. A book review of The Keys of the Kingdom will be given by Pearl Henry and Eva Benedum. Hostesses include Marjory Bennett, Ernestine Tippett and Roena Simpkins.

Chauncey Church of Christ Paul Fiske Converse St Dorothy Daugherty Rowena Simpkins Pearl Henry Eva Ferrell Benedum Marjory Bennett Ernestine Tippett Roena Simpkins

Tippie Family Reunion Held at Chauncey Home

A Tippie family gathering Sunday at Mr and Mrs John Tippie on E Main St Chauncey featured a chicken dinner and birthday anniversaries for Mrs John Tippie and Lonnie Hartley. Attendees included Hollis Tippie and daughter Carolyn Kay Athens R D Avie Tippie Walter Fiartley and children Walter Jr Norma Jean Garnet Joy Lonnie Forrest Tippie and John Tippie all of Chauncey.

Chauncey John Tippie E. Main St Lonnie Hartley Hollis Tippie Carolyn Kay Athens R. D Avie ‘Tippie Walter Fiartley Walter Jr Norma Jean Garnet Joy Lonnie Forrest Tippie John ‘Tippie

Stewart Cagers To Play Blue Devils

Stewart high basketball teams visit Chauncey to face the Chauncey Dover Blue Devils on the home floor. Reserves at 7 30 p m and varsity at 8 30 p m. A Mothers Bible Class meeting at Zion Church Lower Plains is moved to Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Hazel Luman with class president Mrs Luman in charge.

Stewart Cagers Blue Devils Chauncey—Stewart High Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Mothers Bible Zion Church Lower Plains Hazel Luman

Buck Quint Upsets Wildcats 51-41 in Columbus

Ohio State Buckeyes beat Northwestern 51-41 at Columbus Coliseum to notch a Western Conference win. Max Gecowetz led with 16 points, supported by Freddie Miller 13 and Bud Wise as Ohio State built an early lead and held on despite a 29-20 halftime edge. Other notes include Toledo 54-43 over Kent State and Mount Union 60-37 over Marietta.

Vinton Richland Darrell Gregory Gregory Martins Ferry Weirton W. Va Medina Amherst Kinsman Trumbull County Bloomfield Toledo Central Akron North Vikings Columbus St. Charles Defiance Greenville Upper Arlington Fremont Ross Columbus South Doylestown Fredericksburg Union Furnace Hocking County Max Bunce Indians Dick Nixon Bristol Lake Twp Wood County Hanover Township Butler County Dresden Tipp City Lockland Wayne St. Henry Monroe Lorain Middletown Lima Central Dayton Chaminade Wilbur Wright Cumberland Gomer Piqua Portsmouth East Bergholz Canton Township Louisville Warren Mount Union Marietta Oklahoma Missouri Ohio State Northwestern Minnesota Chicago Illinois Iowa Toledo Kent State Wisconsin Michigan Iowa State Kansas Buckeyes Bucks Columbus Max Gecowetz Gecowets Freddie Miller Bud Wise Jack Wilce Jack Graf Ohio Ledo Kent Alliance Bob Gerber Rockets Mexico City Indianapolis Rio Grande College

Bobcats Name Edson Parker as Wrestling Captain

Edson Parker has been elected captain of the Ohio University wrestling team by teammates. A senior graduating in February, Parker will lead Ohio against Kent at OU Gym on Saturday January 24 at 8 00 p m He is a three year regular and hails from Chester Ohio where he grew up on a farm. Parker majors in Agriculture and maintains a 26 grade point average He is eligible for the draft and expects to be called mid February This marks his final season as there is no experienced successor to fill his class on the team Old Ohio

Columbus Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Miami Bill Trautwein Wesleyan Delaware Harley Hosch Dayton Bill Ross Flyers Pete Lalich Trautwein Southwestern College of Winfield Kans Pittsburgh Moe Berg Good Will Eddie Collins Nick Lukats Notre Dame Bill Brent Frankie Albert Uncle Sam Albert Joe McCarthy Yanks Edson Parker Ohio University Kent O. U Parker Chester

Child Burns in Chauncey Suffered at Grandparents Home

Carolyn Kay Tippie, a Chauncey child, sustained serious burns to her left arm and hand after a stove incident at her grandparents home on E Main St. She received treatment from a Chauncey physician. A youth prayer service for the Church of God is set for Tuesday Jan 20 at 7 30 p m at the Kelzenburg residence on May Ave.

Chauncey Carolyn Kay Hollis Tippie Athens R. D John Tippie E. Main St The Church of God Theodore Kelzenburg May Ave

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