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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1943

Page

7

White Sox rookie runs hitting streak to twenty six games

Chicago White Sox rookie Curtright, a chunky right hitter described as leading the league, stretched his hitting streak to 26 games as he drives attention in Major League Baseball. While other teams win and lose with late rallies, Curtright’s pace stands out amid a busy day of interleague results and close finishes across the circuit.

White Sox Tucson Riley Associated Press Joe DiMaggio Hreiser Chicago Guy Paxton Cartright Fight Now Des Curtright Babe Paul Cleveland Indians Yankees Chai ‘Wenaloff Ken Sears Boston Red Sox Nedris St. Louis Philadelphia Dodgers Cincinft Idle Stars Cardinals Crioe Beaton Raves Pitts Sarah Schoolboy Rowe Philies Bob Kiing Clark Shaughnessy Pitt Clark Ington Cinderlas Impara Washington Nats Bulpen Alejandro Carrasquel Fountain South Otter “Ecord Gomer Sass Agtinez Gerrasquel Alex

Hoosier Lead Almost Gone in Early Season Struggles

The Hoosiers, mired in late margins, suffer a half-game slip as Teague’s team slips toward fifth place. Minnesota and Milwaukee stumble, while Toledo edges St Louis in a tight pennant chase. Boston notes Ray Robinson as a standout in a crowded field.

Blave Columbus Teation Pra Miwaukee de Gison St. Paul Tod Lee Toledo Stul Colonel Ice Une Minnoapots Bes Katees Lana

League leaders and misc sports notes from old wire

Summary of scattered sport facts: league leaders in steals, batting and pitching leaders across teams including Vaughan and Herman. notes on St. Louis pitchers, and brief mentions of city announcements and a boxing figure Wright. reference to a state university hurdle meet and a 20 sound program with about 400 new participants.

Clevelan Athina Sual Unis Chmitt New Ore Bob Wright

Standings and results form chaotic midweek recap

National standings show Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh 6 1 and 2 1 losses. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 10 9. Chicago def Boston 6 5. American standings list Cleveland 3 2 New York 2 and St Louis 2 1 Philadelphia. Columbus 10 4 Indianapolis 1 3. Toledo 51 Louisville 4. St Paul 11 Milwaukee 1.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cleveland New York St Louis Washington Detroit Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City St Paul Milwaukee L. Pe American ‘Club Teveland Calumbie Minneapolis

Giants Protest Upset The Weathered Polo Grounds Game

New York Giants protested a June 28 game at the Polo Grounds after Ford Frick upheld the protest. The Phillies and Giants played to a 3-3 tie after the tenth inning with a resumed continuation scheduled before the next game. Giants manager Mel Ott claimed Babe Dahlgren impeded Ken Treloar’s pitch in the ninth. umpire Beans Reardon ruled Dahlgren stayed at bat, Dahlgren hit in a run, then scored himself.

New. York Ford Frick National Legue Today New York Giants Polo Grounds Ieith Phillies Mel Ott Giants Babe Dahlgren Ken Trinile Ite Beans Reardon Dahlgren Inter

Worth Africa softball clash nets $2,000 pot

Fullerton notes a North Africa softball match between former Texas players dubbed the Texans and the Omvacs, drawing 3,000 fans. The Omvacs won 6-4 in a winner-take-all wager after a heated pregame push. Also mentions boxing shows in Tunisia and Pitt football coach Clark Shaughnessy forecasting large rosters.

MATL N. Africa Rommel Vince Texas Soball Club Omvacs Texans Lone Star Boys Omivacs Nat Fleischer Ring North Africa Tunisia

Reds and Dodgers win in twilight shows Brooklyn surge

In a chaotic twilight double feature in Brooklyn and Cincinnati, the Dodgers edged the Reds 10-9 while Elmer Riddle faltered late for Cincinnati as Brooklyn maintained a tight chase in the American League race. The game featured several leads and late-inning twists, with key hits and a squeeze bunt powering Cincinnati’s two runs in the sixth.

Reds Senators Dodgers Brooklyn Incannati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Elmer Riddle Cincinnai Rede Kirby Higbe Elmer Boto Newsom

Yankees Edge Indians In Sloppy 3-2 Tilt At League Park

The Yankees donated a 3-2 decision to the Cleveland Indians on a bargain day at League Park. Ken Sears mishandled a throw for the decisive run in the eighth as New York built a slim lead. Charlie Wenslett, Roy Callendine, and Marius Russo contributed, with Al Smith earning his second win over the McCarthy men.

Owsie Bluege Nate Hee Yanks Candini Priddy Mike Martin Cask Geifith Yarkee Newark Candhini Martin Wes Homer Joe McCarthy Ing. Harden Yankees Clevenanu League Park Ow York Iveland Indians Innin Charlie Wenslett Buddy Boar Mike Tocenith Ken Sears Cris Hackett Rock Redskins Eve Posse Stlves Roy Callendine Meath Seith Ken Reltner Kosar Rocco Hackett Lou Bo ‘Dren al Smith Mccarthy Dean Indiana Donald D Marius Russo

Pastor and Family Are Honored at Glouster Service

A Glouster church program honored Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Winkle and Mildred Gaughier as they return to service in the church. Earl S. Johnson served as master of ceremonies. Rev. and Mrs. Winkle spoke of appreciation and continued work. Guests enjoyed a social with flowers, lighted tapers, ice cream, cake, and coffee. Showed improvement Chauncey: Mrs. Asker Lovey recovering from fall injuries.

Glouster A. G. Winkle Gaughier Mildred Glouster Church Earl S. Johnson M. M. LeFavor Bongfellow Winkle Willam Eis Mary Binderbas- Inaang Jesus P. J. Stanley

Open Air Services Announced for Sunday and Week

Announcements list Methodist and Church of Christ services for Sunday with morning and evening schedules, union service at the high school stadium, and midweek prayer meeting. Followed by a note that if rain strikes, Sunday evenings move to the Methodist Church. Also reports serious illness of Mrs Becca Haning in Dayton, former Athens County resident.

A.ex Wink Methodist Church Church Earl & Johnson Thigh School CB. Tigner Church of Christ Delbert Gladden Ev B.C. Winkle Meth ‘Ilat A.chal-Lenge MM. le Favor Tigner W. W. Wallace Rew Freeman Baptist Church Methodists Church Chauncey Hattie Becca Haning Roy Haning Dayton Athens County

Unopposed GOP Ticket in Glouster Primaries

Glouster reports the Republican ticket is unopposed for all offices in the upcoming primary after Mary Burns withdrew her candidacy for treasurer by mistake. Voters may cast for Burns for clerk by writing her name on the ballot. Democratic opponents remain for mayor and council. Also updates on local property purchases and residents serving in the armed forces.

Glouster Mary Burns Burns Hrection Board Kraven

Glouster Social Notes Marriage Announcement

Glouster Social Notes announce the marriage of Dorothy Miskel to Florence Delcontivo on June setting at 41 Locust Street. Dorothy is a Glouster High School graduate class of 1942 and Florence graduated in 1940. Rev. A C Winkle officiated with Anna Marie Pride as maid of honor and Gail Bingman and Bernard McKinery as attendants. A reception followed. Also notes Dayton and Fred West visiting, and Cynthia Lon Vernon’s week with Edward Noon at Ruggles Beach.

Bernard McKinery Silouster Fred West Dayton Arthur Banfield C.B. Tigner Fairlawn Avenue Hooper Ridge Trimble Cynthia Lon Vernon Edward Noon Ruggles Beach Lake Erie

Service Men Of Glouster Area Return Home

Frank Kearns returned home Monday from San Hemaiog Cal where she spent time visiting host family. Pvt. Paul B. Me eee uim lived in North 'Aiea. word says he stood and is feeling fine after wartime service.

Glouster Glousters Frank Kearns San Hemaiog Cal Frank i Quartermasters Department Andi Vande Mire Bate Paul B North Aiea

Dover Native Dies in Marietta Hospital

Mrs. Chauncey Schoonover of Chauncey dies in a Marietta hospital after heart trouble. Wife of Thomas D. Schoonover, she was born in Athens County and lived in Chauncey. Survived by her husband and three sisters Nelle Leffler Kate Cunningham Jennie Sithall. Funeral Sunday at 2 in First Church of Christ Chauncey, Rev. Gilbert Courtney. burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Body brought to the funeral home this evening for viewing.

Chauncey Florence Schoonover Thomas D. Schoonover Marietta Warren Puneral Drake St Lexington Ave Furst Chr Chaunncey Ltd Mre Nelle Leffler Kate Cunningham Jennie Sithall First Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Nye Targie

Naval Hero Weds Columb Naval Hero Weds Columb

Seaman Bernard Fluhart, age 26 of Tipville, marries Geraldine Campbell in Columbus at her home on Parsons Avenue. Fluhart, wounded at Guadalcanal and aboard a destroyer badly damaged, returns home after service and plans to stay in his hometown. Both spouses attended Shawnee school. relatives from Milfitt and Shawnee attend.

Chauncey Bernard Fluhart Geraldine Campbel Parsons Ave Columbus Aman Fluhart Tiville Haw Guadalcanal New Zealand di Bride Shawnee O. Mea FI Hart William Hemerick Ailifield Patty Hemerick Milfitt Mrs. Turner

Community servicemen party slated for Saturday night on High Street

A local CSO plans a Saturday night gathering at eight o clock on High Street near the vacant lot to fund a Trimble Township Honor Roll for service members. If weather fails, the event moves to the Foley room. A cake raffle will aid the cause as shoppers on High Street are urged to attend and donate.

Narsenne CSO High Street Moose Foley Room Depot Square Trimble U.S Nda

Residents to sign petition over mine gob pile smoke near Chauncey

Chauncey residents Alva Karns and Mia Karne circulate a petition to protest smoke and sulfur from the burning gob pile near the mine. The petition will be available at the Tipe Pett Grocery Store Friday Sunday and Monday evening for signers.

Chauncey Mashall Alva Karns Mia Karne Tipepett Errots

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