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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1942

Page

7

Yankees and Senators Win Tight AL Midweek Showdowns

The New York Yankees beat Detroit 4 to 3 as Lefty Gomez struggled but the Senators shut out Cleveland 7 to 0 behind Walter Masterson. Philadelphia edged Chicago 6 to 3 in 11 innings in the lone NL result with Boston and others idle.

New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Senators Cleveland Indians Boston Red All Browns Detroit Tigers Yanks Mean N’s Ung Walter Masterson Philadelphia Chicago White

Ohio Amateur Opens Qualifying For 1942 Match Play

19 year old Frankie Han of Toledo leads day one as four score Simon pure golfers compete in an 18 hole qualifier for the Ohio Amateur. The event runs four days with match play advancing to semi finals and final. Gaddie and Joseph top pro amateur results with a 67 and 60s. Amateur best ball winners Iranahan Wilson take 70 for $52. Remaining Cincinnati pairs split $63.

Cinnati Maron County Simon Ohio Frankie Han Toledo Ay Gaddie Terrace Park John Joseph Ama Amateurateur Cincinnati Bs John Finn Elson Ruddy Joseph and McVickle Don Gill Roy Elliott

Front Runners AMERICAN Batting Leaderboard Notes

The Athens Lawyers versus Sportsman Grill game in the City Softball League was postponed due to rain. Key leaders include Gordon and Williams with high batting averages and runs, Spence and Medwick high hits, and Mize strong home run counts.

Gordon New York Williams Boston Spence Washington Doerr Heath Cleveland Case Athens Sportsman Grill

Baseball Standings Update With Notable Postponements

The standings note New York 4 Detroit 3 and Washington 7 Cleveland 0 along with Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3. Other results include Association Toledo 2 Columbus 1 and Minneapolis 3 St. Paul 0, Indianapolis 8 Louisville 5. Kansas City at Milwaukee postponed.

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

Gordon Back In Lead for Batting Title

Gordon regains top American League batting spot with a 0.347 average after a strong day at the plate. Ted Williams trails by three points, with Bobby Doerr 11 behind in the junior circuit. Pete Reiser leads the National League at 0.356, ahead of Joe Medwick at 0.343.

NEW York Joseph Lowell Gordon New York Yankees Flash Gordon Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Boston Bobby Doerr Pete Reiser Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Medwick

Hens Capture Seven Straight By Associated Press

The Toledo Mud Hens win seven straight, boosting pace with a 2 1 victory over Columbus as Johnny Marcum limits hits and Chuck Stevens belts a ninth inning homer to seal it. Millers top St Paul 3 0 behind strong pitching by Lefebvre. Tribe edges Louisville 8 5 after 10 innings. KC Milwaukee game postponed.

Associated Press Toledo Mud Hens Mud Hens Columbus Johnny Marcum Nary Chuck Stevens Minneapolis Wilfred Lefebvre Millers St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Tribe

Indians Open Eastern Trip With Off Day After Brush With Yankees

Cleveland, hitting .666 on the eastern swing, watched Detroit against New York while Washington toppled by the Senators. The Redskins, after a 7-0 loss, aimed to rebound before a three game set with the world champions, as starter Bruce Hockett and batters Roy Weatherly and Walt Masterson contributed in a quiet Washington showcase.

NEW York Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Redskins Washington Senators Tomor Philadelphia Washington Clevelanders Walt Masterson Cris Hockett Roy Weatherly Kenny Keltner Johnny Sullivan Jeff Heath Les Fleming Keltner Lou Boudreau Naz Ray Mack

George Hood Named New Grandview All-Sports Coach

George Hood former Ohio University basketball star was announced as the new all sports coach at Grandview High School near Columbus. He played in the Big Four under B. T. Grover at Ohio U and had been coaching at Jackson before arriving to Ohio UU from Hamilton.

George Hood Ohio University Grandview High School Columbus Hood B. T. Grover Ohio U Jackson Ohio UU Hamilton

Matches Start In Women's Golf Tourney

In Columbus the 23rd Ohio Women's golf championship opens with match play at Columbus Country Club. Defending queen Neoma Copic leads the field after an 83 medal in qualifying. she faces Claire Doran of Cincinnati. Janet Shock meets Theda Hill, and Thelma Linster plays Mrs. Edwin Reese. Other early pairings include Mrs. Francis Thomas versus Carol Lee Sherrett after a sudden death playoff.

Columbus Columbus Country Club Neoma Copic Claire Doran Cincinnati Maumee Miss Copic Miss Doran Janet Shock Dayton Theda Hill Akron P. J. (Thelma) Linster Mansfield Edwin Reese Francis Thomas Carol Lee Sherrett Coshocton Thomas Frank Dine Lima

Twin Bills in Softball Loop

City Softball League games shift to nightly doubleheaders due to frequent postponements. Recreation Director Harry Lackey announces tonight’s schedule featuring Franks' Place vs Logans Book Store and Sportsman vs Davis Lynch, plus subsequent doubleheaders among Franks' Place, Beckleys, Ath ens Lawyers, and Sportsman teams.

Harry Lackey Franks’ Place Logans Book Store Sportsman Davis Lynch Franks Beckleys Athens Lawyers Logans Athens

Mrs. V. H. Dugan Dies at 88 in Glouster

Mrs. V. H. Dugan aged 88 died at her son Porter Dugan’s home on Republic Ave after months of illness she had been bedfast since April born in Perry County she came to Glouster from Hemlock 25 years ago she is survived by two daughters Miss Marie Dugan and Mrs. Frank Butts funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the home Elder Harry Anguish of Shawnee will preside burial in Hemlock Cemetery

Glouster V. H. Dugan Porter Dugan Republic Ave Dugan Perry County Hemlock Marie Dugan Frank Butts Harry Anguish

Mintz stacks July card with Villar Harry Bobo bout

Sid Feder reports Jake Mintz’s July 27 Smokytown show headlined by a Villar Bobo clash. Notes Lou Boudreau’s 25th birthday, Ed Robinson trade talk with the Indians, and Van Lingle Mungo eyeing a comeback with Minnesota. Mentions Cardinals pace and King Carl Hubbell’s tough schedule.

Sid Feder Hugh Fullerton New York Jake Mintz Pittsburgh Claudio Villar Harry Bobo Smokytown Lou Boudreau Leo Durocher Cleveland Indians Ed Robinson Baltimore van Lingle Mungo Havana Minneapolis van Lingle Babe Phelps Larry MacPhail Dodgers

Catchers Underpaid and Under Publicized Say Sewell

Hall of Fame catcher Luke Sewell argues catchers receive too little pay and publicity. He notes his own slump years, praises Bill Dickey, and cites injury risk and demand for fame as reasons young players avoid catching. He recalls the era of DiMaggio, Keller, Ruth, and Gehrig and why catchers stay behind the scenes.

Ell Bill Dickey Sewell Yankees DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Babe Ruth

USO Drive Organized At Glouster Meeting

Glouster hosts formation of USO unit for Trimble and north Dover townships. Alfred Andrews elected chairman. Mrs. C. A. Bingman secretary. Mayor Williams treasurer. precinct vice chairmen named. Athens County USO aims to raise 8400 dollars with a planned house to house drive starting next week. A Saturday meeting will finalize drive plans with officials and public invited.

Glouster USO Trimble Township North Dover Township American Legion Club Alfred Andrews Frank McCann Post American Legion C. A. Bingman Thomas Williams John R. Clark C. K. Rockhold H. A. Rogers Harry Richards Frank L. Harvey Athens Athens County Francis Lavelle Isabelle Thompson Maud Lowry Minnie Dust Albert Dust Albertus Lowry Reeves Frazier Bessie Cartwright Cant Cartwright Hulda Swart H. H. Swart David C. Cook F. A. Lavelle

Brigade Plans Trip to Nelsonville Pool

The Glouster Church of Christ brigade will hold its monthly party on Thursday. A trip to the Nelsonville swimming pool is planned with departure about 1 30 p m and return around 5 p m.

Glouster—Bulletin Brigade Glouster Church of Christ Nelsonville

Miners Hall to Host Wednesday Services in Hunterdon

Church services at Miners Hall Hunterdon Wednesday at 7 30 PM with preaching by Rev Fred Fields Athens and special singing scheduled.

Glouster Miners’ Hall Hunterdon Fred Fields Athens

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Farewells and Travel

Glouster social items note Joe Christman leaving for U S Army after a barbecue at Vaughn Earich home. Other entries cover Mary Kerr visiting Cleveland, motor trip to Kentucky, and multiple trips and gatherings across Glouster and nearby towns with family and friends.

Revival by Rev James Carter at Glouster Mission

Evangelist Rev James Carter of New Marshfield conducts a revival at the Glouster Mission in Glouster with services nightly at eight o'clock. Special music is provided. Rev Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens is pastor of the mission.

James Carter New Marshfield Glouster M. L. Kimmey Athens Glouster Mission

Social Notes From Glouster And Nearby Visits

Miss Anne Weymueller plans a week long visit with friends. Miss Mary Virginia Logue of Columbus spent the weekend in the city with her mother Mrs Lotta Logue. Norris Ogg returned to Dayton after a week with his parents in the city and at the Muskingum River. Mr and Mrs Joe Williams of Ravenna were weekend guests of relatives here. Glouster Girl Scouts will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Madison Street school.

Pfc Herbert Dusz Washington, D. C Charles Thomas This City Albert Dusz Jacksonville William Zimmer Ohio State University Columbus Anna Louise Logue Mery Chute Betty McAfooes Rowena Sprout Athens Dayton Cpl Clyde Sellars Tennessee Ella B. Sellars Detroit Bernard Rice Ohio University John Rice Lewis Sarvis Shawnee Alec Molnar Frank Szalay Cleveland H.G. Gibson Anne Weymueller Mary Virginia Logue Lotta Logue Norris Ogg Merrill Ogg Muskingum River Joe Williams Ravenna

Banner Year For Hunting Anticipated

Columbus AP The League of Ohio Sportsmen urged extending the hunting season or doubling the daily bag limit amid an overabundant game crop and fewer hunters. Tudor Wilson said deer influx from Pennsylvania threatens cattle farmers and archery-only antlered deer seasons could aid brood stock and farmers. About 6,000 to 7,000 deer were estimated in Ohio, mainly along the Ohio River border counties.

Columbus League of Ohio Sportsmen Tudor Wilson League State Conservation Commission Wilson Ohio Pennsylvania

Keiser Captures Poland Open Golf Crown

Herman Keiser of Firestone Country Club won the fifth annual Poland Open with a record 134 for four rounds on the nine hole par 36 course. He earned 150 dollars. Lou Bobala of Youngstown was the amateur runner up with 142 and won 25 in War Bonds.

Youngstown Herman Keiser Ak«ron Firestone Country Club Keiser Sam Parks Pittsburgh Lou Bobala Jack Thompson

Time Card North and South Train Schedules Listed

Daily and weekly rail schedule snippet lists east and west bound trains with numbers names and times. It includes Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake and Ohio No 30 and New York Central South No 3 services with morning afternoon and evening departures and arrivals.

Diplomat Doug Tenes National Limited Chesapeake & Ohio NEW York Central South

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