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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1943

Page

11

Stars Prepare for Night of Baseball Clash at Shibe Park

Major League All Star lineups swirl as St. Louis Cardinals face an American League squad in a high profile game at Shibe Park. With sellout expectations and 33 000 capacity crowd, coaches McCarthy and Muthworth field top players including Mort Cooper Chet Laabs Vern Stephens Ken Keltner and Ace Adams while Army cuts trim the NL roster.

Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Billy Muthworth Cardial Mort Cooper Yankee Joe McCar Praille Shibe Park McCarthy Ernie Bonham Yanks Chet Laabs St. Louis Browns Vern Stephens Brownies Ken Keltner Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Truett Sewell Claude Passeau Cubs Max Lanier

Birds Sweep Series In Kansas City Victory

Columbus toppled Kansas City 2 to 1 as Antonelli reached on catcher interference and Bergamo, Verban, and Zimmerman drove in runs. Hendrickson suffered the loss despite 3 strikeouts while Dockins fanned 4 in relief. Attendance 1,455 on Ladies Night.

Kansas City Scharein Vasimsas Milosevich Zimmerman Antonelli Columbus Hendrickson Bergamo Verban Shelley Dockins Heath Boyer Fenton Atendance Ieee Tuna Landrum Worees O Gil pShelley Blakeney Toms. Ccacaan OO POA Bergamo Sturdy Wieczorek Boothg. Ofchincenn Ee Ennincwen Os Oi Aces A. Oe Ae Verban Docking Ceninca

Boxing Night Results Across Cities Reach Wide Rounds

Fight results list several bouts with Zivic and Mauriello earning wins in Pittsburgh and Baltimore respectively. Ramirez and Garrison drew in Portland while Ortiz scored a stoppage in Seattle. A Norristown note mentions land bought for 50 cents an acre in 1704.

Pittsburgh Fritzie Zivic Jake la Motta New York Baltimore Tami_ Mauriello Tony Musto Chicago Portland Ore Rodolfo Ramirez Mexico City Jimmy Garrison Kansas City Drew Seattle Manuel Ortiz el Centro Calif Joe Robleto Pasadena Norristown

All Star Baseball Lineups Both Leagues Named

Starting lineups and batting order for the 11th annual All Star game list National League and American League choices. Managers Bill Southworth and Joe McCarthy select players from St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Washington and Philadelphia with team batting averages noted as 301 and placeholders for the AL.

Philadelphia Bill Southworth St. Louis Stan Hack Chicago Billy Herman Brooklyn Stan Musial Bill Nicholson Elbie Fletcher Pittsburgh Walker Cooper Harry Walker Marty Marion Mort Cooper Joe McCarthy New York George Case Washington Ken Keltner Cleveland Jeff Heath Dick Wakefield Detroit Vern Stephens Rudy York Dick Lieber Chet Lanbs Joe Gordon N. Y Bob Doerr Boston Bill Dickey Buddy Rosar Jake Farly Ernie Monham

Hoosiers Tie Brewers as Race Tightens in AA League

Indianapolis slipped into a tie with Milwaukee for the lead after a defeat to itself. Columbus swept Kansas City 2 to 1 as Lefty Dockins notched his seventh win. Emil Verbean went 3-for-3, driving in the deciding run and setting up another in a 2-1 win. Louisville tightened to within one game of St Paul with a 4-1 victory. Minneapolis beat Cleveland 7-5 in 10 innings on a Willard Pike error.

Associated Press American Association Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Tribe Willard Pike Frank Trechock Indians Brewers Toledo Louisville Colonels St. Paul Saints Lefty Vie Johnson Columbus Redbirds Kansas City Blues Lefty Dockins Don Henderickson Emil Verbean Flock Roy Zimmerman George Scharein

Musial and Stephens in First Place

Vernon Stephens of the Browns tops the American League batting list after a week with ten hits in 28 at bats lifting his average to .333. Stan Musial of the Cardinals takes the National League lead as the all star game looms, with Billy Herman close behind at .328 and Frank McCormick dropping after a hitless span.

NEW York Browns Vernon Stephens Guy Cartwright White Sox Cartwright Stephens Stan Musial Cardinals Musial Brooklyn Billy Herman Frank McCormick Reds McCormick Babe Dahlgren Phillies Stan Hack Cubs

Byron Nelson Heavy Favorite At Tam O'Shanter Open

Byron Nelson returns to Tam O Shanter next week aiming for a third straight victory at the Tam course. The field of 75 includes Sam Byrd, Jimmy Demaret, Chick Harbert, Harry Cooper, Herman Barron, Lloyd Mangrum and Sgt Jim Turnesa battling for a $10 000 purse.

Chicago Byron Nelson Tam O'Shanter Diggins Lord Byron Sam Byrd Philadelphia New York Yankee Jimmy Demaret Chick Harbert Harry Cooper Herman Barron Lloyd Mangrum Sgt Jim Turnesa

Lowell Cole Named Coach At Chauncey High School

Lowell Cole is hired as Chauncey Dover High School coach to succeed Carl Kemp who left for McConnelsville. He will direct athletic activities and teach physical education and science subjects while pursuing graduate work at Ohio University. Cole, 22, native of Carthage Township Athens County, is married with one daughter. He graduated Hollister High School in 1939 and attended Ohio University starting 1939 earning a B S last May. He also played intramurals at Ohio U.

Chauncey Lowell Cole Chauncey-Dover High School Carl Kemp McConnelsville United States Cole Carthage Athens County Hollister High School Ohio University Ohio U Bill McKee Ashland Time-Gazette William Schroeder Wooster College Carl Snavely Cornell Ohio State

Dinner for Son Honored Robert Dicken Home on Furlough

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken hosted a dinner at their Lower Plains home Sunday for their son Robert Dicken on furlough from Camp Chaffee Ark. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kimmel and daughter Mrs. Jack King Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dawley and son Max Mrs. Alice Dawley Mrs. Harold Gaston and daughter Jo Leon Lawrence Smith Carbon Hill Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Moore and sons Roger and Richard Mrs. Frank Hysell and children Larry and Judy Miss Grace Dicken Robert Dicken and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken.

Chauncey W. E. Dicken Lower Plains Robert Dicken Camp Chaffee Ark Harry Kimmel Jack King Columbus Arthur Dawley Max Alice Dawley Harold Gaston Jo Leon Lawrence Smith Carbon Hill Wendell Moore Roger Richard Frank Hysell Larry Judy Grace Dicken

Chauncey Notes Residents and Visitors from Nearby Towns

Local society news lists Chauncey residents and visitors including Miss Alice Tope at a Columbus defense plant visiting her parents, Stella Sanders from Albany visiting Chauncey, Stella Sanders daughter of the Stephenson family, Wendell Moore of Ravenna visiting family, Robert Dicken on furlough from Camp Chaffee, Lowell Stage from Camp Haan visiting his mother, Linda Lou Hamilton visiting relatives, and other Chauncey guest details with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and family hosting.

Chauncey Alice Tope Columbus Harry Tope Stella Sanders Albany Millfield Carson Sanders Jerome Stephenson Wendell Moore Ravenna W. E. Dicken Lower Plains Robert Dicken Camp Chaffee Arkansas Lowell Stage Camp Haan Calif Johnny Lois Stage Paul Hamilton Linda Lou Clifford Gabriel Harry Moore Clifford Courtney Corning Elmer Ferrer Amesville Gilbert Courtney

Funeral Attendees Gather for Mrs. C. B. Murphy

Chauncey Hartley and Daniel A. Pierce along with Mrs. Loren a Cochran and others traveled from Chauncey Athens Millfield to Malta Ohio Sunday to attend the funeral for Mrs. C B Murphy widow of William Murphy and aunt to Chauncey Hartley The service drew a large crowd and burial followed at Malta Cemetery Verner Edwards of Glouster underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital and remains in Room 10 awaiting cards from friends.

Chauncey William A. Hartley William Hartley Millfield Daniel A. Pierce Lorena Cochran Athens Malta Ohio C. B. Murphy William Murphy Malta Cemetery Glouster Verner Edwards Sheltering Arms Hospital

Brooklyn Housewives Bring Fat to See Dem Burns

Brooklyn housewives storm Ebbets Field carrying half pound tins of waste fat and paying a dime tax to witness Burns stop the Pittsburgh Pirates 23 to 6 in a dramatic display at the ballpark.

Brooklyn Ebbets Field Dem Burns Pittsburgh Pirates

American Association Scores Report

In national league action Columbus defeated Kansas City 2 to 1 while Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 7 to 5 and Louisville won 4 to 1 against St Paul. Milwaukee Toledo game postponed.

Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee

Glouster Area Families Visited During Weekend Gatherings

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis and son Jimmy of Rockland and Mrs. James Burchfield and son Rich ard of Belpre, plus Gerald Jones of Zanesville joined by Lena E. Davis.

All Star Team Set to Face Oakland San Francisco Odds

National and American Leagues clash across a San Francisco field in a standout game featuring Red Ruffing and Harry Danning as the battery. Pitchers Joe Hatten and Roger Ardizola join a roster including Lieut Charley Gehringer and Myril Hoag with outfielders West Judnich and Marty.

New York San Francisco Philadelphia Russ Newland Charley Red Ruffing Harry Danning Joe Hatten Dodgers Roger Ardizola Yankees Chuck Stevens Browns Charley Gehringer Tigers Cookie Lavagetto Dario Lodigiani White Sox Nanny Fernandez Braves Max West Wally Judnich Joe Marty Phillies Myril Hoag Joe Dimaggio

Glouster Tri-State Camp Reservations Filled

Rev. C. B. Tigner announced that all bookings for the Tri state Camp at Tar Follow in the first week of August are taken. He invites remaining youths to apply, with acceptance if any current reservations cancel.

Glouster Rev C. B. Tigner Tar

League Directors Back Frick Decision Over Phillies Giants Protest

The National League directors upheld President Ford Frick on a protested June 15 game between the Phillies and Giants. Giants protested Dahlgren interference on a ninth inning double that gave Philadelphia a 6 to 3 win. Frick declined to alter the score after the initial ruling, and Ott’s protest was allowed to be considered by the league board. Phillies owner Cox later appealed.

Cox League Frick Philadelphia National League Ford Frick Phillies New York Giants Giants Babe Dahlgren Dahlgren Ken Trinkle Beans Reardon Mel Ott Ott Bill Cox Bill Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Phil Wrigley Chicago Cubs Sam Breadon Cardinals Bob Quinn Boston Braves Horace Stoneham

Rickey to Discuss Durocher Amid Dodgers Turmoil

Branch Rickey, Dodgers general manager, plans to talk with Leo Durocher about the Saturday revolt after the suspension of pitcher Bob Newsom. Rickey returns to Brooklyn Wednesday after attending a National League meeting and the All-Star game, saying there is no change in Durocher’s status.

Philadelphia Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Leo Durocher Bobo Newsomer Rickey Durocher Brooklyn New York

Home Return of Chauncey Carson Sanders from Hospital

Chauncey Carson Sanders returned to his Millfield home Sunday with daughter Amy Jo Sanders and Dr. C N. Sanders after a week at White Cross Hospital. He remained in serious condition but shows slight improvement.

Chauncey — Carson Sanders Millfield Amy Jo Sanders C. N. Sanders White Cross Hospital

Returns To Camp Glouster Joe Christman Leaves For Reno

Joe Christman reported to Trimble due to his father illness then left Monday for Reno Nevada where he is stationed his furlough expired His father M BE Christman has improved enough to sit up part of the time and take a few steps Marylin Lantz daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Lantz has a new job at the Army Depot in Columbus

Leonard Davis Jimmy Rockland James Burchfield Richard Belpre Gerald Jones Zanesville T. F. Davis Lena E. Davis Elizabeth James Davis Mr. Davis Lucile Pedicord Parkersburg Garfield Carter Do. S. (Vane) Roberts Pittsburgh Neal Roberts Lorain Glouster Andrew Roberts Pearl Wallace Cleveland Trimble Jacob Hahn Detroit Walter Fitzpatrick Canton Lloyd Wyatt Army Depot Columbus Sam Wyatt Bertha E. V. Chalfant Paul Barrett Indianapolis George Saas Vera Chalfant Leo Lemoine Dayton William Keith Clyde Mason Dickie Edna Sanders Martha Higgins Rhea Sanders Edson Haskins C. E. Haskins Teddy Smith Charleston Dick Jones Delores Phillips Ralph Phillips James Phillips George H. Campbell Georgie Higgins Joe Christman Reno Nevada M. BE. Christman Marylin Lantz E. H Lantz

Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans Meet in Odd Fellows Hall

A special meeting of the Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans is set for Wednesday at 2 PM in Odd Fellows Hall. The purpose is to entertain the department treasurer Mrs Ethyl D Lerner of Cambridge Ohio. The president urges full attendance.

Glouster Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans Odd Fellows Hall Ethyl D. Lerner Cambridge Ohio

Old Friends Reunited at Chauncey Visit

Chauncey George Coe hosts Sunday guest William Parks of Xenia Ohio a former local who had not been seen for 60 years. Parks 88 drove from Xenia and previously worked for the late J Gaston Coe of Chauncey. Coe also 88.

Chauncey George Coe Charlies Daugherty William Parks Xenia Ohio Coe Parks J. Gaston Coe Mr. Coe

Servicemen News From Glouster Area During World War II

Families report transfers and arrivals of soldiers and sailors. Jack Brown moves from Camp Wolters Texas to Sharon Pennsylvania near Warren where Mrs. Brown lives. Norris Ogg of Fort Hayes expects transfer to Camp Crowder Missouri after 70 months of signal corps training. Lieut Andrew Roberts from Omaha Nebraska visits Glouster before returning. Pfc Robert Skinner and Pfc Richard Harnell, both of New York City, stay with Robert Skinner in Glouster after training with the Army Air Corps. Pvt Wilfred Mulpas moves from Louisiana basic to Fort Wayne Indiana, with wife and child joining him. Don Cunningham of Great Lakes Naval Training Station spends leave at home.

Glouster Noah T. Brown Jack Camp Wolters Texas Sharon Warren Columbus Indianapolis Andrew Roberts Omaha Neb Vane Roberts Robert Skinner Richard Harnell New York City Miami Beach Fla Army Air Corps Patterson Field Fairfield Ohio Wilfred Mulpas Louisiana Ft. Wayne Ind Great Lakes Naval Training Station Mrs Hugh Cunningham

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