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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
11
The Giants secured two wins while widening their edge over the Dodgers in the standings. Key moments highlighted include strong hitting and solid pitching contributing to the victory streak.
The scores show Chicago and Boston tied 3 3 and 7 8 in separate matchups. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn while Brooklyn edged Cincinnati, and Philadelphia swept Pittsburgh. St Louis and New York split doubleheaders, with Cardinal offense led by Augie Bergamo and Ray Sanders powering multiple wins. Washington, Detroit, and Cleveland jeweils posted gains amid a crowded American League.
The report details Glouster Hospital notes with incidents in Philadelphia and St Louis. Reuben rat Oras's ninth inning single. Sweeney and Betty wore hats and were taken to Osteopathic Hospital after a wound. A snake bite and tonsil adenoid operation are described with mentions of ambulance, wounds, and a blood transfusion for John Sweeney.
Chauncey Ray Sanders of Mill Meld celebrated his birthday anniversary on July Fourth in a festive observance. Friends and family joined in marking the milestone with warm wishes and local festivities.
Four outsiders capture stake races as $14.7 million wagered across 13 tracks on the holiday program. Stymie edges Devil Diver by 14 lengths in the Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont while Sta Swallow dominates the Yankee Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Dockarader and Daily Trouble also win divisions, with Santa Margarita and other favorites winning remaining races. Degage and Equifox also sail to wins in other events.
Hal Newhouser, Detroit lefty, opened the season with 11 wins in 15 decisions following 29 wins the previous summer, while rivals like the Cardinals Browns and Dodgers struggle. Despite a weak supporting lineup, Newhouser’s form suggests a potential 30-win season, a feat last reached by Dizzy Dean 11 years ago.
Yesterday's action features Augie Bergamo driving in nine for the Cardinals in a 19-2 rout of the Mets as New York drops both games. Cincy earns wins with Litke and Gregg powering the Reds and Dodgers. Paul Derringer and Bill Nicholson pace the Cubs. Pirates and Phillies split while the Red Sox and Tigers win, and the Senators hammer Chicago with three homers.
Holmes of Boston leads in batting with 402 runs and 115 hits. Lombardi of Newark tops home runs with 13. Olmo of Brooklyn tied for stolen bases at 11. Cooper of Boston leads pitching with TL. Case of Washington has 338 batting at bats and 85 hits. Johnson of Boston has 45 RBIs. Stephens of St. Louis 13 homers.
Glouster Independence Day included a special session of Glouster Masonic Lodge with members from the 17th District. The event opened at 5:30 am with coffee, pledge, and a Master Mason degree for a candidate, followed by breakfast, vocal numbers, and a 7:30 am gathering in the high school gym. District Deputy Grand Master F. H. Erving and Judge A. A. Schramm addressed 16 members honored for 25 years, urging Masonry to act for community service and enduring principles of justice and brotherly love. The day concluded with Master Mason raising, marking the lodge's summer closure and plan to resume in September.
Glouster residents share visits and travels with relatives in Columbus Akron Arlington Va and Jacksonville. Mrs W R Drury visits sister Miss Vesta McCoy and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs C B Forrest while George Marquis Sr works in Akron and Evan Morgan Jr vacations from Columbus. Thomas LaCorte of Columbus visits his father John Lacorte. John McBride from Columbus visits Glouster and George Carter. Crimble R D No 1 hosts M H Grinstead and Claude Grinstead with Arlington connections. Major Carl Freedman and family of Arlington also noted. The record lists many other local visits among residents and relatives including Mrs Cora Hoistena Ruth Brown and Mrs Ruth Brown in Athens.
Hershel E. Lee aged 16 drowned in the Muskingum River five miles below Malta on Wednesday after going to the water Tuesday. He struck his head on a rock while diving and did not survive. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Lee Sir three sisters Wanda Elizabeth and Virginia two brothers Paul and William Lee Jr and two grandfathers B F North Glouster. Body taken to John S Blower Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
Harvey South states a new testament written in Pitman shorthand exists but few can read it. He submitted the book to S. Smith of the American Legion, who read the short-hand aloud with English translation. South recently underwent surgery and is staying with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R.K. Smith. The American Legion meeting is at the Legion Hall tonight at 7:30 with refreshments by Lita Westfall’s committee.
Glouster Odd Fellows installed officers for the coming year at an 8 o’clock meeting Monday evening. Installing officers from Athens included H. M. Bennett D D G P Pearl Droz D D Warden W H Stahl and L E Carpenter. New officers: Edward Oskey James Roberts Earl Oliver Eddy H P El Jones R S De Carr F Sh E Jones Treasurer Tra Conaway Q Yarger Leslie Gardner G H Cheng Enlow Grubbs W J Golding Dan Kovach FE Morris first watch William Kall second watch and others. A short business session followed by a public ice cream social and games party.
College baseball coaches debate new eligibility rules allowing players who tried for pro jobs to count as college material. The piece notes that many coaches oppose restricting players who join summer leagues or struggle to enter pro ranks. It also mentions Lt Aleda Lutz's wartime service and bowling honor, plus sports notes on Sammy Cooper and Notre Dame coach Hugh Devore.
CHAUNCEY Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas meets in Millfield lodge hall for officer installation led by Mrs Ruby Simpson with a July birthday tribute. A quilt sale and pot luck supper follow. secretary is Mrs Alice Thelnen.
Mrs. Elizabeth Calentine Banfield died at her Portsmouth home and was brought to Athens for burial in the W Union Street Cemetery. Funeral services were held in Portsmouth with short services at the cemetery. She was the wife of George W. Banfield and resided at Sand Ridge near Chauncey. She was the daughter of the late B. F. Calentine of Chauncey. She leaves her husband and two sons.
Mr and Mrs Luther Cruickshank and son Leslie of Chauncey Mrs Pauline Bolin Athens and Staff Sergeant and Mrs Merle Feuerhelm Ruth Cruikshank Columbus entertained Sunday Quinta Mrs Zimmie Smith and son Marshall Mrs Doris Kisenaugle and son Wiley at Wonderland Ohio Mrs Eisenaugie hosted a dinner for the group Sunday evening On their return they stopped at Summit Station to visit Mrs Cruikshank s daughter in law Mrs Thomas Cruikshank and son Tommy
The Fourth was quietly observed in Chauncey with business houses closed. Residents held family gatherings and visited out of town while others returned from distant cities for the holiday. A funeral in The Plains honored Mary Hardy age 85 with burial at Hocking Cemetery. Ralph Edgar Coe born June 27 in Chauncey to Mr and Mrs Ralph J Coe.
Glouster Mayor Williams reports June court cases filed by local officers totaling 16 intoxication, 4 assault and battery, 1 slander, 4 disorderly conduct, 3 unsafe driving, and 1 abusing an officer. Also notes Marcellite Rebekah Lodge plans a Saturday 7:30 pm meeting to rehearse degree work.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Tippie hosted a Fourth of July dinner with guests Glennie H Ted Tippie and daughters Ella Mae and Mary Mrs Georgia Morrison Murray City Mr Jonnie Tippie Athens Mr and Mrs Steve Johnson and daughters Betty Lou and Mada Ine.
Columbus and Chauncey residents spent time visiting relatives in Columbus and Chauncey. Major surgery for James Williamson at Mt. Carmel Hospital followed family visits. Leo Tipplie returns from overseas with Army discharge after 30 months in North Africa Sicily Italy France and Germany.
New York AP reports the Fourth of July crowds and betting broke wartime records. Belmont Park led with a 3.8 million parimutuel take as 50,268 bettors raised the day’s wagering total to 14.7 million across major tracks. Major league attendance reached 388,584 with Detroit drawing the largest crowd, and the Polo Grounds hosting the NL’s biggest turnout at 40,560 as the Giants lost twice to the Cardinals.
A clipping follows several Glouster area servicemen and families. Pte Charles Woodrow Strausbaugh reports return to duty in the Philippines after hospitalization in New Guinea, wounded January 9 with multiple fractures. His brothers John and Francis also served abroad with training in Great Lakes, Australia, and the Aleutians. Cpl A J Hellyer and Rolland Higgins receive furloughs and state-side updates. Other families share letters from overseas, visits planned, and local events including church meetings and a brief Akron trip.
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