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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

13

Hamilton Eliminated on Opening Day in PGA Tilt

Hamilton from White Plains N J falls early as 36-hole second round action begins in the 27th PGA Championship. Nelson, favorite, defeats Sarazen while Mike Turnesa defeats Gibson. Grout defeats champion Hamilton 5 and 4 as several top players are ousted in first-round upsets.

Howell Dayton Mike Turnesa White Plains N. J Sgt Jim Byron Nelson Toledo Texas Nelson Atlantic City Jim Turnesa Byrés Gene Sarazen Johnny Gibson Wilmette Hareke Benesville Grout Bob Hamilon Evansville Ind Fort Howis Wash Jack Grout Hinsdale Harold Jug) McMaden Clarence Bull) Doser Hartsdale N. Y E. J Dutch Harrison Army Air Corps Wright Field Sterling Johnny Norristown Vic Ghezzi Army PGA Ed Dudley Keplar George Schneiter Cascado Springs Colo Ky Laffoon Miami Okla Tony Penna Dayton Doser Ohnny Revolta Evanston Frank Kringle Linden Sam Byrd Redford Mich Herman Barron Robezzi Ralph Hutchison Bethlehem Johnson Claude Harmon Grosse Point

Saints rally to beat Brewers and cut lead in standings

St Paul Saints, now in the American Association first division, staged a four-run ninth inning to defeat Milwaukee 7 to 4. The victory trims the Brewers' margin over runner up Indianapolis to one and a half games, marking the second straight win for St Paul in the current series with the Rhammiane.

Associated Press St. Paul's Saints Saints Milwaukee Brewers Indianapolis St. Paulj Rhammiane

Standings and Results From Yesterday in American Association

National notes show no games scheduled. American Association lists two night sets: Louisville and Columbus, Indianapolis and Toledo, Minneapolis and Kansas City, plus a night game for St. Paul and Milwaukee.

Louisville-Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis - Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee W. L. Pet Chicago Brooklyn St Louis New York Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia W. Pet Detroit Washington St. Louis Cleveland Milwaukee Oe Louisville Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City

Fullerton's Roundup: Leahy and Buckner in postwar rumors

News from New York reports Frank Leahy will not become postwar coach of the Los Angeles All America Football Conference club. Bad Boy Bobby Ruffin faces suspension for a recent incident in Elizabeth New Jersey. Connie Mack seeks Joe Buras as trade partner with the Yankees. Navy anecdotes recount General Buckner Jr dying leading troops on Okinawa and paddling to Annapolis from West Point. Memphis Chicks invite one armist Joe Cage for tryout as Pete Gray's sale is noted. Official Football Guide slated for August release. Jacksonville Naval Air Station Flyers announce two assistant coaches will play in fall.

Hugh Fullerton New York Frank Leahy Los Angeles Leahy National Boxing Association Bobby Ruffin Elizabeth N. J Naval Academy Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr Okinawa Robert E. Giffen Academy Giffen Buckner West Point Fort Monroe Annapolis Memphis Chicks Pete Gray Joe Cage Peoria Ill Official Football Guide Jacksonville

Harness Races Hit Hard By DDT Order

Ohio harness racing centers react to the Office of Defense Transportation ban on horse transport. Track spokesmen predict little season impact except at Grand Circuit meets in North Randall where pacers and trotters face disruption. At Ascot Park Akron officials report 100 thoroughbreds already stabled with more arriving. River Downs Cincinnati says opening July 21 unaffected due to private vans. A Randall harness owner calls the order unfair and says the season just started with 300 trotters and pacers in preparation for the next Grand Circuit meet in Ola Orchard, Me.

Cleveland Qhio Office of Defense _Transportation’sa North Randall Ascot Park Akron Cincinnati River Downs Peter A Horback Randall Ola Orchard

Hemlock Grove Grange Meets in Saturday Session

The Hemlock Grove Grange met Saturday with 43 members present. The group split into four SHOE PHIRS units and discussed upcoming events including a lecture hour. Local Grangers report a 1-0 win in seven innings and announce visits to Harrisonville Grange with a 3-2 score.

Hemlock Grove Grange Indianapolis Toledo Harrisonville Louisville Columbus Birds Minneapolis Kansas City Millers Blue

Hamilton Meet Ends Saturday

A field of H1 thoroughbreds contest the $1,500 Endurance Classic on the final Hamilton Meet day. Prosevo, owned by C. C. Evans, set the track record for two and one sixteenths miles with a 3 43 2-5 time on July 25, 1942. Also notes social and local military updates listed among weekend visits and family gatherings in the area.

Hamilton Prosevo C. C. Evans

Grate Sent to Eastern Loop by Phillies

Philadelphia reports pitcher Don Grate of Greenfield former Ohio State hurler signed by the Phillies was optioned to Utica in the Eastern League. Grate started one game for the Iowa? team and was knocked out in the second inning by the Chicago Cubs last Friday. General Manager Herb Pennock called him a good arm but short on experience.

Philadelphia Don Grate Greenfield Ohio State University Philadelphia Phillies Utica Grate Chicago Cubs Herb Fen- Nock

Sawyer Is Removed to Home of His Daughter

Chauncey David M Sawyer, former Athens County commissioner and noted farmer, has been moved from Columbus hospital to the home of his daughter Mrs Dow Cannon in Columbus. His condition shows slight improvement after a heart attack and stroke prior to hospitalization. His wife Mrs Sawyer remains with him.

Chauncey David M. Sawyer Athens County Redtown Columbus Dow Cannon

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey district social reports visitors from Mantua Ohio and Athens Ohio. Mr and Mrs William Misner and daughters Lillian Gladys Lucille visited Millfield with Pearl Misner Dwight Shumway and Rebecca Crabtree. Carolyn Heffken and son Teddy from Athens visited sister Louis Muzio family Delores Muzio spent a week in Athens with her aunt. Minnie Mariner of Athens was guest of L W Sanders and Louanne in Millfield. Ruth Oskey returned from Oklahoma camp. Jean and Jerry Russell from Akron visited sister Helen Toth and family in Millfield.

Chauncey William Misner Lillian Gladys Lucille Mantua Millfield Pearl Misner Dwight Shumway Rebecca Crabtree Carolyn Heffken Gon Teddy Athens Louis Muzio Delores ‘Muzio Heffken Minnie Mariner L. W. Sanders Louanne Ruth Oskey Pvt Leo Oskey Oklahoma Jean Jerry Russell Akron Helen [Toth

Bryan Family Reunion at Plains

Bryan family members gathered at the Lower Plains home of Mr and Mrs M O Bryan for a Sunday reunion They attended Sunday school and The Plains Methodist Church for the first time in 20 years M O Bryan sang a vocal solo A picnic lunch followed with ice cream and cake Present were Glenn McDowell Carrie Bryan Jo Ann Irma Bryan Mary Ellen Jimmy Pochard Robert and others The missing grandson Gordon McDowell is serving in the U S Navy in the South Pacific

Ghauncey M. O Bryan Bryan Lower Plains Gordon McDowel U. S. Navy South Pacific Old Home Plains Methodist Church M. O. Bryan Glenn McDowell Carrie Bryan Jo Ann Youngstown Irma Bryan Logan Mary Ellen Jimmy Mentone Ind Albert Jackson Jennie Bryan Pochard Robert Chauncey

Mrs Pearl Rutledge Hosts Guests Over Fourth

Chauncey residents Mrs Pearl Rutledge entertained family groups on the Fourth at her May Avenue home. Attending were Mrs George Rutledge with daughters Ann and Elaine of Mt. Sterling Ohio. Mr and Mrs Harry Stevens Ruth Mildred Jerry and Tommy Stevens of Beckley West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchins and children Bobby Joe and Jacquelyn of Dayton. Mrs Floyd Hutchins and Teddy Lee of Athens. The Rutledge son P F C George Rutledge with the Ninth Army 30th Division is in Germany after service in Belgium and Germany, overseas six months.

Chauncey Pearl Rutledge May Ave George Rutledge Ann Elaine Mt. Sterling Harry Stevens Ruth Mildred Jerry Tommy Stevens Beckley Robert Hutchins Bobby Joe Jacquelyn Dayton Floyd Hutchins Teddy Lee

Laurel Cliff News Notes

Laurel Cliff items list residents visiting relatives and changes in employment. Bruce Norton of Millfield visits the Schaefer and Ackley households. Evelyn Turner and Margaret Allen take jobs in Pomeroy and Point Pleasant respectively. Betty Ratliff and her brother Jack visit Minersville and Charleston relatives. Louella Stahl visits her son Mark Stahl. Hysell and Hysell visit Langsville, Mowrey's move to Columbus.

Laurel Cliff Charley Diehl Akron Lou Diehl Carl McKeven Betty Leifheit Dayton Helen Leifheit Bruce Norton Millfield N. E.schaefer Clarence Ackley Evelyn Turner Pomeroy Betty Lou Ratliff Jack William Mowrey Cheshire William Stewart Columbue FL

Patterson Served Breakfast in Bed at Great Lakes Training Center

Chauncey Everett Pat Patterson son of Mrs Evelyn Patterson of Chauncey was among five boys served breakfast in bed last Sunday by Company Commander W A Kalb at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. The act followed a promise tied to the company selling the most War Bonds in the pond drive.

Chauncey — Everett Pat” Patterson Chauncey Evelyn Patterson W. Mainet Great Lakes Naval Training Center W. A. Kalb

Spauldings Make Home Improvements in Chauncey

CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Guy Spaulding known as Goldie Fielder are adding three rooms a bath and a back porch to their home on Fills Ave Chauncey. Carpenter work and plastering by William Keasey of Chauncey with help from G S Spaulding.

Chauncey Guy Spaulding Goldie Fielder Fills Ave William iKeasey G. S. Spaulding

Willard Guess Feted At Holiday Dinner

A Frost family gathering honored William Guess with a large chicken dinner. Guests included Fred Kelhmier and family of Columbus, Everett and Delmar Guess and their children, Raymond Walker and family of Chauncey, Robert Guess and family, Bull Hunter and children of The Plains, Margaret Dunfee and Steve Dunfee of Frost, Bob Hawk, J. T. Smith, Mike Green and several Guess relatives from Millfield Athens Coolville and RD 2.

Chauncey Willard Guess Frost William Fred Kelhmier Columbus Everett Guess Dayton Delmar Guess Raymond C. Walker Robert Guess the Plains Bull Hunter Millfield Margaret Dunfee Steve Dunfee Coolville RD 2 Bob Hawk J. T. Smith Athens Mike Green Anna Iaabell Betty Sue Donald Earl Guess

Children’s Day Observed at Bishopville Church of Christ

Children’s Day was observed at the Bishopville Church of Christ last Sunday. Rev W Ty Robinson of Ath ens is the pastor. The program was led by Mrs Charles Peddicord. Rev Robinson will preach next Sunday at Bishopville at 10 30 AM.

Chauncey Bishopville Church of Christ W. Ty. Robinson Athens Charles Peddicord Robinson Bishopville

Corporal Simpson Arrives Stateside After New Guinea Service

Chauncey Corporal Robert Simpson, son of Mr and Mrs S N Simpson, has arrived in the United States after several months in New Guinea. He called his parents from San Francisco and Cincinnati and is en route to Wilmington for hospitalization before returning to Chauncey for convalescence.

Chauncey Robert Simpson S. N. Simpson New Guinea States San Francisco Calif Cincinnati Wilmington

Cubs and Tigers Show Big Gains This Season

Cubs and Tigers, led by league leaders, post the largest gains over their 1944 mid season standings as the fourth vital intersectional series opens. Jack Hand reports on the baseball swing into a pivotal point in the season.

Jack Hand Associated Press Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers

Baseball News and Schedule Changes Across 1944 Season

A summary of 1944 pennant pace shifts for the Cardinals Browns and Tigers with Detroit leading the American League as schedules reshuffle to address travel and daylight issues. Chandler begins as baseball commissioner in joint league session amid talks on teenage player signings and finances.

Bruins Bengals Chicago Detroit St Lows Cardinals Browns Cards Luke Sewell Dick Wakefield Wakefield Tigers Boston Washington A.B Chandler Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis Kentucky Walter J. W. Mulbry Mall National League

Bee Gees Start Football Aug. 31 Schedule Listed

Bowling Green State University Tuesday announced a seven game football slate with two home games and five away. The schedule lists Aug. 31 at Alma Michigan Central Michigan Sept. 7 at Baldwin Wallace Sept. 14 at Miami Sept. 22 at Ohio University Sept. 24 at Oberlin Oct. 16 and Case Oct. 13.

Bowling Green Bowling Green State University W. Harold Anderson Alma Mich Central Michigan Baldwin Wallace Miami Ohio University Oberlin Case

News Notes of Orbiston and Chauncey Movements

Social items from Orbiston report multiple family visits and gatherings across nearby towns including Glouster Columbus and Buckeye Lake Park with relatives like Mrs. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Wade and the Glancy family. The Orbiston home coming is slated for July 29 and Georgia Timpie Morrison moves to Chauncey to live with her parents.

Walter Wade Grace Ayers Columbus Vance Glaney Lace Ayers Murray City Clarence Banfield Mary Alice Banfield Homer Banfield Zanesvit Clyde Grinstead Willoughby Vance Glancy Frank Canter Chauncey Frank Halliday Effie Lear Allie Nida P. A.nida Grace Campbell Lancaster Stanley Robinson Robert Canter Laura Serrell P. A. Nida Mike Bartoe the Plains William O'Rourke Orbiston Chauncey Chauncey Georgia Tin‘pie Morrison Charles Tippie

Racing seeks clarification on reinstated racing shipments ban

AP reports Thoroughbred Racing Associations president Harry A. Parr II of Baltimore will meet Col. J. Monroe Johnson, director of Defense Transportation, to seek clarification on the government ban that forbids transporting racing and show animals by railroad and common or contract truck carriers from last night until July 1 unless modified.

Washington Harry A. Parr II Baltimore Thoroughbred Racing Associations Col. J. Monroe Johnson Defense Transportation

Reds Open 15-Game Home Stand With Dodgers Doubleheader

Cincinnati starts a 15 game home stand tonight with a twilight doubleheader against Brooklyn. The opener features Joe Bowman seeking his seventh win for the Redlegs at Crosley Field while Howard Fox is slated to pitch the second game. Carl Davis and Hal Giege are listed in the pitching selections.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Crosley Field Joe Bowman Redleg Howard Fox Carl Davs Hal Giege Leo Duracher

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