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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1942

Page

7

Williams pays price as Red Sox discipline Williams after benching

Ted Williams faces a $250 fine and a public dressing down from Joe Cronin after loafing in a game. The Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey backs a high spending strategy as Boston trails the Yankees by three games. Williams risks fan jeers as Boston and New York prepare for a pivotal three game series.

Ted Williams Joe Cronin Cronin Williams Tom Yawkey The Redox Yancy Yankees Red Sox New York Yanks Sox Joe Nin Flag Weday

Red Sox Yanks clash for American lead this Fourth of July

Red Sox prepare to host the Yankees in a pivotal two day series at Fenway Park with a chance to tie for the American League lead. Ted Williams faces discipline after a fine, while Cleveland and Detroit win to close the gap. Cardinals beat Pirates as Beazley hurls five hit shutout late.

Fenway Park Boston Red Sox New York Yankees

City Outdoor Cage League Seeks Teams

Harry Lackey reports two teams have entered the city outdoor basketball league now being organized. The deadline is Saturday to reach at least four teams so games can start Monday. Four men per team due to small courts. games at 7 pm.

Harry Lackey Lackey

Birds Climb To 3rd Place In Tight Standings

In the American Association chase Columbus moves into third as Milwaukee and Louisville vie for top positions. Ted Wilks pitched a four hitter to blank Milwaukee 2-0 for Louisville while Tony Fiorito homered with the bases loaded in Louisville’s 6-2 win. Toledo edged St Paul 8-6 after a five-run first inning.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis L Pet Milwaukee Cceesseees Louisville Sscesssees Minneapolis The Red Birds Millers Ted Wilks Tony Fiorito Toledo St. Paul

Independence Day sports events across the nation

Fullerton's roundup notes Independence Day observances and Red Cross tournaments at tennis and golf clubs. It mentions George Earnshaw and Mickey Cochrane reuniting for a Detroit tomorrow game with Great Lakes Navy and Fort Custer All-Star service squad. Bob Chesnes story highlights a pitcher’s shift to shortstop.

New York USC George Earnshaw Mickey Cochrane Mickey Great Lakes Navy Fort Custer Detroitomorrow

Baseball Standings From The National and American Leagues

The standings list results across the two leagues with scores for several matchups. National: St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 1. Detroit 5, St. Louis 4. Columbus 2, Minneapolis 0. Louisville 6, Milwaukee 2. Toledo 8, St. Paul 6. Kansas City 10, Indianapolis 2. Postponed games include Boston-New York and Washington-Boston and New York-Philadelphia.

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

Tribe Sweeps Chisox Series

Cleveland completes a four game sweep of the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Mel Harder returns to the mound wearing spectacles as the Friday night hurler while Chubby Dean holds the Psy Sox at bay before Heving closes out. The Indians lead 2 0 after two, push three runs in the seventh and two more in the ninth to seal a 7 5 victory.

Cleveland Harder Indians Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Mel Boston New York Pale Hose Chubby Dean Joe Heving Windy City Redskins Dean Jeff Heath Les Fleming Ray Mack Jim Hegan Cris Hockett

Logans Trim Davis Lunch in City Softball Showdown

Logans Book Store edged Davis Lunch 13 to 3 at the high school field for their second straight win in the City Softball League. Logans opened with four runs in the first inning and scored in every frame except the second behind pitcher Charlie Marshall who homered in the third.

Logans Book Store Davis Lunch Logans Beckleys Lynchmen Jack Hines Charlie Marshall

Cronin Fines Williams $250 For Lakse Play During Doubleheader

Boston Red Sox manager Joe Cronin fined Ted Williams 250 for loafing and sulking in a Washington Senators doubleheader. Williams apologized saying he was childish and promised to play harder, as teammates showed displeasure over his effort in the recent stretch. Cronin held a club meeting at Fenway Park and benched Williams, a move echoed after league standings amid Yankees pressure.

Red Sox Boston Joe Cronin Ted Williams Sox Williams Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Cronin Fenway Park Washington Yankees Joe Bill Conroy Bostons Mick Conroy Connie Mack Athletics Oakland Coasters

Red Sox Rise to Rookie Catcher Bill Conroy Shines

The Red Sox credit rookie catcher Bill Conroy with stabilizing the pitching staff and boosting their pennant bid. Cronin praises Conroy’s throwing, timely hitting, three homers, and leadership behind the plate at Boston.

Boston Con

Murray City Social News Highlights Visits and Enlistees

Murray City notes multiple weekend visits from Nel le Hamer of Nelsonville and Maud Penn of Barberton plus extended family trips. Junior Snyder has enlisted in the U S Air Corps and several residents travel to Canton Columbus Detroit Akron Navarre and other nearby towns. Births surgeries and weekend gatherings link locals including Hellyer family members and Pearl Hellyer hosts.

Murray City Nelle Hamer Nelsonville Maud Penn Dow Bancroft Haydenville Junior Snyder John Snyder U. S. Air Corps Dan Simmers Sand Run Elsworth Loper Naomi Dillonvale Mike Loper Robert Stonei Glouster Gerald Martin Middleport Roy Martin Matthew Thomas Ray Palmer Donna Lou Detroit Art Barnhill Charles Barnhill McArthur Mike Hatem New Straitsville Henry Bennett Jack Barberton J. W. Cuthbertson Ison Joe Gene Hellyer Columbus Irma Hellyer Merlin Hellyer Eileen Thunderburg Taylorsville Orrin Foster Harrold Johnson Portola California Earl Storer Dale Harris Akron Anna Harris Billy Bell Logan Robert Bell Daisy Taylor Nora Wein Grant Hospital William Slisher Floyd Jeandrevin Navarre Massillon Richard Allen Eldon Lopez Oscar Loper Margaret Gears John McGuire William Collins John Kerns William Kerns James Hamer John Nutter Gene Six

Baseball Leaders from Front Runners Batting and Pitching

Front Runners names Reiser of Brooklyn Ott of New York Mize of New York and Miller of Boston lead in runs hits and steals with Mize at 82 runs 56 RBIs 82 hits and 10 steals cited. Gordon Williams Spence Williams and Borowy top AL batting and pitching statistics including 357 runs by Gordon and 17 home runs by Williams.

Minneapolis Neker Heetz Columbus Wewe Tonelli Ae Ukon Gleeson Eee Klein Wee Nee Williams Aee Bethe Vcknences Scheetz Wright Luken Young Rade Ion Wilks Mungo Linton Jim Murphy Canton Iil Daily Ledger Cardinals National League Mize New York Reiser Brooklyn Ott Miller Boston French Williams Spence Washington Case Kuhel Chicago Borowy

Glouster Social Notes and Birth Announcement

Glouster society notes report Mrs L W Ley hosting a Wednesday bridge night with three tables on Broad Street. High scores went to Mrs Melvin Goldstein and Mrs A H Chute, with refreshment served to listed guests. The 500 Club met at Mrs Evan Morgan home with two tables. Jessie Hill led, Frances Gibbs second, Grace Ochs consolation, followed by a salad course for guests. A seven pound son, Robert Edwin, born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCreanor of Glouster, with grandparents and great grandparents named.

May Dennison Josephine Hedfelt Chute John S. Blower L. K. Heiskell T. A. Svoon L. E. Richardson Craft Herman Atlas Evan Morgan Jessie Hill Frances Gibbs Grace Ochs Vern Lamborn Thomas Vaughn Thomas W. Figley Earl Morris Robert McCreanor Glouster Robert Edwin Main St John MecCreanor Joseph Vessalo the Plains Mike Bartoe

Sikorski Advances to Private First Class at Fort Sam Houston

Sikorski Frank Sikorski of Fort Sam Houston Texas is promoted to private first class. He performs at Service Club dances weekly and will appear with the army orchestra in a War Bond program across Texas. Open house set for Saturday at Jacksonville Eagle Lodge club rooms inviting public.

Glouster Frank Sikorski Fort Sam Houston Texas Service Club Jacksonville Eagle Lodge

All Star Lineups Shaped as Managers Name Likely Starters

Report details tentative lineups for the forthcoming All Star Game to be played at the Polo Grounds. Neither Joe McCarthy nor Leo Durocher could name a starting pitcher due to weekend doubleheaders, with Walker Cooper set to catch for Mort Cooper in the National League.

NEW York Polo Grounds Joe McCarthy Leo Durocher Brown St. Louis D. DiMaggio Boston Vaughan Brooklyn Boudreau Cleveland Reiser Ef Williams Mize J. DiMaggio Ott McQuinn Medwick Gordon W. Cooper Keltner Miller Dickey Mort Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Durocher Walker Cooper Yankees Red Ruffing Ernie Bonham Spud Chandler

Glouster Churches Plan Services and Meetings

Rev A C Winkle to speak on Religion and the Nation at Glouster Methodist Church with Church School at 9 30 and services at 7 30 Epworth League to lead evening worship Official board to meet Monday 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 At Glouster Church of Christ Pastor C B Tigner topics Born of Water and Spirit and That the World Should Be Saved Bible School 9 a m YPSCE 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 30 Elder E K Peugh in charge during Elder H H Vian's vacation Board meeting after service to discuss revival plans Loyalty Campaign of the CEA education classes and alcoholic education superintendent appointment.

Glouster A C. Winkle Church of Christ CEA

Family Reunion Held At Canter Home

Second annual reunion of descendants of Samuel and Rachel South held at Edith Canter home Glouster Route 3. Attendees include Angie South 82 oldest member and Daisy Chesser youngest. Edith Canter elected president for the coming year. A large elm shade table hosted a bountiful dinner as members visited sang and posed for photos. John F. Wever to take ten day furlough from Camp Livingston Louisiana to return home.

Glouster Samuel Rachel South Edith Canter Angie South Harry South Athens Ollie Gabriel Paul Chesser Paul Jr Daisy Israel Chesser Rupert Chesser Thomas Duffy Della Kell Dayton Lora McCune Ed South Ralph Canter Juanita Canter Harvey South Daisy Chesser John F. Wever Steve Molnar Camp Livingston

Pvt LeRoy Skinner Transferred From Florida Post

GLOUSTER Pvt LeRoy Skinner who has been stationed at MacDill Field Florida has been transferred to Walla Walla Washington.

Glouster Pvt LeRoy Skinner MacDill Field Fla Walla Walla Washington

WPA wage rise urged for Athens County workers

GLOUSTER Chester Sanborn president of the All-American Organization asks WPA employees in Athens County to write Congress to support a wage increase for WPA rolls. Five hundred cards are printed for local workers to sign and mail to Senator Taft and Representative Jenkins, with plans to send many more.

Glouster Chester Sanborn All-American Organization WPA Athens County Taft Congressman Jenkins Mr. Sanborn

Officers Elected by Club At Oakdale 4-H

The Merry Stitcher 4-H Club of Oakdale elected Juanita Harper president Betty Jane Losey vice president Sarai Harper treasurer and Donna Brunton news reporter with Betty Hufford advisor. Meetings set for twice weekly on Wednesday and Friday. Members present listed with names including Sue Ann Harry Joan Christman Hannah Rankin and Virginia Hufford.

Betty Jane Mary M. Losey Betty Hufford

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