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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1945

Page

7

Ace And Sarazen Meet Today At Moraine Tourney

Dayton AP Byron Nelson tied Johnny Revolta for medalist honors after a 68 in the two days of qualifying at Moraine Country Club. Nelson and Revolta both 138, with Sarazen set to meet Nelson in today’s first round as the field narrows to 8, while others fail to advance.

Dayton Byron Nelson Johnny Revolta Evanston Nelson Teledorn Moraine Country Club Revolta PGA Gene Sarazen Wparezen Knickered Squire Denver Toledo Ill Onors Avid Dick Shoemaker Crafton Jimmy Hines Chicago Sphey BE. J Dutch) Harrison Wright Field Denny Shute Akron Philadelphia Harold Jug) McSpaden Tony Manero Craig Wood Jimmy Thomson Willie Goggin Sarazen

Saints Upset Those Brewers In Tight Midwest Tilt

Saints rally past Milwaukee 3-2 as St Paul climbs from fifth. Indy wins 7-2 over Toledo, Louisville crushes Columbus 12-3, and Minneapolis tops Kansas City 3-2 as the race tightens in the American Association.

Donnybrook Fair St. Paul Saints Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Brewers Pete Jiminez Toledo Madhens Clair Strommen Columbus Hal Swanson Kansas City Minneapolis National Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Washington St. Louie A Cleveland Philadelphi Pet Indianapolis A Toledo CAD Cnight Louis Fa A.J

Love Over Pete Here Comes Bert In Relief Game

Washington pitcher Bert Shepard, a one legged war veteran, pitched four innings in the Senators 4-3 win over the Dodgers in a war relief game. About 24,000 fans attended, contributing over 22,000 dollars to the relief fund, and many left unsure which leg he lost in Berlin.

Washington Pete Gray St. Louis Browns Bert Shepard Senators Shepard Brooklyn Dodgers Berlin Chicago Boston Dave Ferriss Tommy Holmes Braves Randy Hoflin Clem Hausmann Ferriss Red Sox Brooklyn Luke Sewell St. Louis Cardinals

National Hitters Versus American Hurlers Dream Game Lineups

National League power would meet American League pitching in a 1945 All Star dream game. AP selections from 13 of 16 managers outline lineups led by Tommy Holmes and Phil Cavarretta for the NL with Frank McCormick backing first base, and standout mound talents like Hal Newhouser and Allie Reynolds opposing.

Jack Hand New York Associated Press Boston Fenway Park ODT Billy Southworth Luke Sewell Sewell Dave Ferris Nats Detroit Hal Newhouser Huss Christopher Philadelphia A’s Hank Borowy Steve Gromek Allie Reynolds Cleveland Dutch Leonard Washington Thornton Lee Chicago Southworth Tommy Holmes Phil Cavarretta Cardinal Emil Verban Marty Marion Whitey Kurowski Cincinnati Frank McCormick Cavarretta Don Johnson Cubs Stan Hack Bob Elliott Pittsburgh Kurowski Mell Ott

All Star Selections and Missing Stars From the Era Outlined

The roster hints a star laden mix with Phil Mass and Ken O'Dea in contention, Mort Cooper and Claude Passeau leading the pitching, and a strong infield featuring Cuccinello and Boudreau. Veteran outfielders Case Gramer Moses pace a Wallop infused lineup while Greenberg gains votes after Army discharge. Managers declined quick selections leaving personal lists by Sewell.

Eddie Mayo Detroit George McQuinn St. Louis Oscar Grimes New York Hank Greenberg Sewell Southworth George Case Washington Doc Gramer Bob Johnson Boston Greenberg Jett Heath Wally Moses Chicago Rick Ferrell Senators Mike Tresh White Sox Frankie Hayes Indians Joe McCarthy Yankees Fer Tiss Carcinello

Trimble Area War Bond Leader Commends Effort

GLOUSTER M. M. Bryson, local chairman of the Seventh War Loan drive in Trimble Township, thanks volunteers for efforts. Although the township failed to meet its quota, about 80 percent was reached as some residents were not contacted to buy bonds. Bryson notes the nation overall went over the top with war bond sales.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Trimble Township Trimble Bryson

Mother Sailor Son Meet in Jacksonville

Mrs. Charles Orme of Tampa arrives in Jacksonville for a two week stay. Her son, Seaman Second Class William Nicholas, based in San Francisco, visits on a ten day leave. He joins his mother and Lois Golding in Columbus before returning to home base, with about three days at home and seven days travel. He has served one year.

Glouster Charles Orme Tampa Fla Jacksonville Willam Nicholas San Francisco Nicholas Lois Golding Columbus William Nicholas

Rainy Day event draws eleven two year olds

Eleven two year old trotters were to start today in the $5000 classic of the North Randall Track Grand Circuit Program known as the Rainy Day. Council's Maid, an odds-on favorite from Alabama, won both heats of the 2000 Village Farm Pace for three year olds yesterday. Danders Russel, son of I P Russell, drove Captain January and Millbrook to two favored straight-heat wins in the condition race for 24 class pacers.

Cleveland North Randall Council's Maid Alabama Danders Russel I.P. Russell Chref Counsel Eddie Havens Elmire N.Y Millbrook Captain January

Miller Returns to Reds Lineup as Opening Stand Nears

The Cincinnati Reds bring back shortstop Eddie Miller to a lineup unchanged after his layoff since July 1. He will join opener pitcher Joe Bowman and Bucky Walters in a twilight doubleheader against the Brooklyn Dodgers, with Curt Davie and Hal Gregg opposing.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Eddie Miller Brooklyn Dodgers Miller Philadelphia Phillies Deacon McKechnie Brooklyn Joe Bowman Redleg Bucky Walters Curt Davie Hal Gregg

Lalla Danford Hosts WCTU July Meeting at Home

Miss Lalla Danford hosted the July meeting of the WCTU at her Fairlawn Ave home. Mrs. Maude Williams opened with devotion, Enid Cox led prayer, and 12 members answered roll call. New members admitted include Dora Emrick Sibyl Kittle Alice McAfoose T. D. McAfoose Eugene Brown and others. Treasurer reported 45 paid members for 1945. Temple Jones discussed religious training in Morgan County schools. Benediction followed. refreshments were served to 12 members.

Young Adult Class Meets at Trimble Church of Christ

The GLOUSTER Young Adult Class of Trimble Church of Christ met at Mrs. Martha Ann Antle's home. Teacher Mrs. Peart Christman led the devotionals. A short program preceded plans for a class picnic next month with date to be announced. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Faye Johnson, Mrs. Eileen Drake, Nancy Leake, and others.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ Sunday School Martha Ann Antle Peart Christman Faye Johnson Eileen Drake Nancy Leake Hilma Barrett Pearl Christman Peggy Blower Monte Jan Blower Ada Frances Brunton Antle

Visit to Tor Hollow Camp and hospital visit note

Mrs Clyde Exine Chauncey of Collage Hill is in St Francis Hospital Columbus after surgery for gaitre with favorable condition. She was accompanied by husband and Dr C N Sanders. Mrs A A Gessell and Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones visited Tar Hollow Camp with their son Richard. Mrs Eddie Jones and Mrs Warren Hite stayed in Millfield with aunt Mrs Evelyn Wilson and daughters Waveyleen and Ada. Ada joined them in New Straitsville for a two week visit.

Chauncey Clyde Exine Glouster A. Gessell Ernest Jones Tar Hollow Richard Millfield Ada New Straitsville

Coaches May Not Earn Outside Tutoring Pay

Ohio high school coaches who are also teachers may not receive remuneration for coaching from sources other than their boards of education. The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control ruled the practice could lead to suspension. The ruling applies to private and parochial schools only if pay comes from the regular coaching source, and certified salaries must reflect total remuneration for the year. The board also announced invitation to education association presidents for its next meeting and named venues for the 1946 state basketball tournaments.

Columbus State Department of Education Board of Education Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control State Education Department Wilberforce University High School Association Ohio High School Principals Association Ohio Superintendents Association Ohio Class

Visit With Parents Ends Seaman Earich Return to Great Lakes

Chauncey Seaman Dean Earich has come back to Great Lakes after a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Earich of Millfield. Seaman Bill Abdella also returned from Chauncey after visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Abdella Preston and siblings Erdie Margaret and Jenine Abdella. A W C T U meeting is announced for Friday evening July 13 at eight at the Jacksonville Methodist Church. Glouster social notes on page 3.

Chauncey Dean Earich Great Lakes Til Adolph Earich Millfield Bill Abdella Mary Abdella Preston Erdie, Margaret Jenine Abdella Jacksonville Glouster

Abe Greene proposes boxing grade system for records

Fullerton's Roundup notes Abe Greene the National Boxing Association president suggests grading boxers like baseball players from major to class D and E to standardize records. He says current disparities span states with large ticket gaps. Lt Byron White jokes about meals while earning Bronze Star as Freddie Mandel questions the duster. Ted Williams and Bob Kennedy may play only home games for Jacksonville Naval Air Station team due to pilot training.

Hugh Fullerton New York Abe Greene National Boxing Association Abe Navy Joe Orsini Greene New Orleans Fred Digby Byron “Whisger White Chicago Bunker Hill Admiral Mitsener Freddie Mandel Detroit Lions Freddie Whisser Ted Red Sox Williams Bob White Sox Kennedy Jacksonvile Naval Air Station

Funeral services held for Mrs Ethel Brickles at Pomeroy

Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Courtney Brickles formerly of Nelsonville were held Sunday at the Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several children. Chauncey relatives attended including Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown Florence Pendergrass Clint Courtney Clifford Courtney Mrs John Shaf er and others from The Plains Columbus and Lancaster.

Chauncey Ethel Courtney Brickles Nelsonville Ewing Pomeroy Beech Grove Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown Florence Pendergrass Clint Courtney Clifford Courtney John Shafer Elmer Bingman Walter Wharton the Plains Louis Vess Columbus Floyd] Courtney

Robinett Family Picnic at Logan Park in Chauncy

Chauncey residents gathered for a Sunday outing at Logan Park. Attendees included Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett and families from Millfield, Lorena Mae and Anita Sisson, Vern Robinett, Ivan Matheny, Ronald Robinett, and others, with children Laurie, Judy, Johnny, and more.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Rachelmacher Park Logan William Siston Lorena Mae Anita Sisson Trimble Vern Robinett Sonny Carol Max Robinett Ivan Matheny Jean Larry Matheny Cleveland Ronald Robinett Judy Johnny Robinett Lauirelville

Returns to Camp Atterbury and Birthdays in Chauncey

Pvt. Joseph Matthews returned Monday to Camp Atterbury Indiana after a nine day furlough with wife Waveylen Wilson and relatives in Millfield Blacklick and Columbus. Mrs Matthews accompanied him as far as Columbus. Millfield resident John Finnearty reports promotion to sergeant after 27 months overseas with the Fifth Army. Mrs Mary Kisor hosted a July birthday dinner for Ruth and Floyd Kisor. A H Belter of Canton visited Chauncey parents Mr and Mrs George Shamel The Plains and spent the weekend with Nel Rupe.

Chauncey Joseph Matthews Camp Atterbury Ind Waveylen Wilson Millfield Blacklick Columbus John Finnbearty Sergeant Finnearty Fifth Army Mary Kisor Sand Ridge Ruth Floyd Kisor James Woods Sr James Woods Nelsonville A. H. Belter Canton George Shamel the Plains Nel Rupe

Picnic Supper for CHAUNCEY-Friendship Class

Chauncey Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ plans a July meeting picnic tonight at 6 30 at Locust Heights. All class members and families invited. The group will meet at Mr and Mrs Donald Henrys home and proceed to the plenie grounds.

Chauncey — Friendship First Church of Christ Chauncey Locust Heights Donald Henry Plenie

Major League Teams Resume Action After Charity Series

Major League clubs restart play Thursday following a seven game charity swing that raised over 225000 for war relief groups. Exhibitions drew 170024 fans with AL winning five of seven. Boston and Philadelphia met strong crowds as Foxx debuted as a pitcher for the A's, but the A's topped the Phillies 7 6.

Phillies Athletics Philadelphia Dimmy Foxx Ieague A’s

Dinner Honors Floyd Kiser At Bailey Run Home

A chicken dinner at Bailey Run honored Floyd Kiser recently discharged from the army. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kiser, Marion, Mrs. Mary Wiser, William Phelps of Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Guy and daughter Mary, and Mrs. Guy. Evening plans included another dinner at Mrs. Kisor's. On Thursday July 5 the Kisers and Louis Guy family visited Lancaster relatives.

Liaentia Lows Guy Bailey Run Guy Floyd Kiser Marion Mary Wiser Sand Ridge William Phelps Toledo Louis Guy Mary Lancaster

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