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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1942

Page

7

Reds fall despite Starr three hitter in Philadelphia loss

Levi Ray Starr pitched three hits for Cincinnati but a late outfield collision on a fly ball allowed a Phil home run, giving Philadelphia a 2-1 win. Other games saw Cubs ace misaw escape with a win, Cardinals beat Braves in 11 innings, and Yankees defeating Detroit to extend their lead.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Age Levi Ray Starr REDS Judson Bailey Associated Press Ray Starr Cincinnati Reds Phils Frank Rube) Melton Useon Ee Werewe Fugu Tan vVwenmineen Chicago Cubs New York Giants Starr Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Mort Cooper Cardinals Boston Braves Cooper George Kurowski Stan Musial Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Whitlow Wyatt Pittsburgh New York Yankees Deton Tigers Hank Borowy

Baseball season leaders and team stats snapshot

Front Runners AMERICAN BATTING Gordon New York 344 Runs Williams Boston 73 Runs Batted In Williams Boston 82 Hits Spence Washington 110 Home Runs Williams Boston 18 Stolen Bases Case Washington 15 Pitching Chandler New York 92 NATIONAL BATTING Reiser Brooklyn 361 Runs Ott New York 60 Runs Batted In Mize New York 67 Hits Medwick Brooklyn and Reiser Brooklyn 97 Home Runs Mize New York 15 Stolen Bases Reiser Brooklyn 12 Pitching French Brooklyn 10-0

Gordon New York Williams Boston Spence Washington Case Chandler Reiser Brooklyn Ott Mize Medwick French

Logan's and Davis Luneh Rally To Split Softball Doubleheader

Logan's Book Store won 8 4 over Franks' Place in the opening game as a six run fifth inning rally overturned a 4 2 deficit. In the nightcap Davis Lynch defeated the Sportsman Grill 10 8 for their first win of the season, with Lombard driving in key runs and two walks contributing to the late surge.

Logan's Book Store Franks’ Place Davis Lynch Sportsman Grill Franks Briggs Gamblee Logan Arbogast Gamblee Harkins Logans Tle Sportsman Hannahs Lynchmen Lombard Beckleys Athens Abrh Rapp Iit Hiatt Seabunihumadian Young Bucher Antonelli Norris Oree Wenn Owee Christman Christ Faulkner Dillinger Stevens Lee Columbus Toledo Gordon Rf Stet Vanweee Gabler Ostermael- Harper Oster Mueller Myatt Parker Kelly Logans Book Store ABA Drucker Ruf Ewer Myatt Oz Rundell Tween Ween Heath Roe Murtaugh Glossop Litwhiler Rundell Northey Wren Koy Tereeene Marshall Yrnes Orr Bell Wees Warren Bradster Melton Aicaneien Ae Beyers Erewee Parrott Enema Ge Nelson Cincinnati AB Christman Joost Harris Kelier Frey Novak Wet A Schultz Ifsone Bobo Spindel McCormick Sanford Lamanno Hanna Cox Walker Harry E. Smith Allen Craft Washington, D. C Finsterwald Accon Ae Goodman Keller In &Th. Haas Davis G. C. Smith Williams Starr Domita Emmish Dayton McGlone Shields Klein Bat Beggs Wes Luken Aleno Buch John Fmmish Byrnes H. Mallett Philadelphia Swick Blaemire Alena Cincinnati Pennell Cf Too Lukon Sams Fiies Fisias Ccm Eckugiee Verity Tete Weer Eens Bucherton Walker Goodman Toga Osfane Etten Sportsman Grill _ Davis San Murtaugh 10Ford Parmelee Lom Philabard Delphia Kelley Beggs Pires Dunn Sears Stewart

McArthur News Notes Draft Evader Arrested Deputy Clerk Appointed

McArthur notes report Charles Morehead a 40 year old resident near McArthur evaded draft registration and was escorted by the FBI to Portsmouth to await trains. Sheriff Stuck arrested him after FBI instruction and he has been jailed. Mrs Margaret Johnson named deputy clerk effective July 10.

Earl Stuck FBI Morehead

Reds box score and scattered notices from Ohio to New York

Reds box score notes Elizabeth Lantz leaves Monday for Wichita Falls to visit her brother Harry at Mitchell Field. Several local residents, including Orville Scott and Mr Williamee, face hospital or illness updates. Various family visits reported from Beckley to Columbus and Muskogee. County officials appoint Pauline Johnson as rationing clerk. Cincinnati boxing results include Ezzard Charles knocking out Steve Mamakos. New York society meeting announced. United States reportedly has about 1975 trailer cities.

Elizabeth Lantz Wichita Falls Texas Harry Mitchell Field Orville Scott Columbus H. S. Hamilton Lake Hope Vinton County Rationing Board C. W. Smith Pauline Johnson Nellie Leach

Bradbury Social Notes Highlights Week in July

Social notes from Bradbury list church attendance and events including Bible School turnout 63 for July 12 Rev Koch evening services and a youth rally at Bradford Church of Christ July 17 with Rev Joe Daab as speaker. Local visits and family associations are noted alongside a Civil War era term explained.

Bradford Church of Christ Joe Daab McArthur Victor Hysell Robert Rice Nazarene Church Middleport

Husky Al Benton Rises to All-Star Level with Tigers

Al Benton, a late bloomer from Oklahoma, evolved from a struggling Athletics pitcher to a top American League operator. The six four right hander, praised by Birdie Tebbetts, solidified the Tigers’ dominance, delivering poise and reliability as he joined the era’s elite arms.

Husky al Benton Tigers Harry Grayson NEA Service New York Alton Benton Athletics Joe McCarthy Yankees Twight Polo Grounds Spud Chandler al Benton Oklahoma Birdie Tebbetts Detroit Benton Hank Greenberg Oklahoma City A's

Charles Knocks Out Mamakos In Cincinnati Bout

Ezzard Charles halted Steve Mamakos in 2 minutes 46 seconds to win $1,000 while Mamakos earned $250. Mamakos, 162% pounds, fell twice after rushing at the opening bell. Crowd of 1,863 paid $2,351 for the show, promoter Benny Becker estimating total costs around $4,200. prelim results: George Coster beat Jerry Pittro. Cleveland Brown defeated Sam Scully.

Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Steve Mamakos Washington, D. C Mamakos Tony Zale Charles Benny Becker Bill Goebel George Coster Jerry Pittro Peoria Cleveland Brown Sam Scully Chicago

Baseball Standings From The Weekend Games

The standings list shows Chicago 3 New York 0 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1 St. Louis 7 Boston 5 Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 1 New York 3 Detroit 0 St. Louis 3 Boston 2 with games scheduled. Association results include Toledo 1 Columbus 0 Columbus 4 Toledo 3 Indianapolis 6 Louisville 1 Milwaukee 3 Kansas City 2 Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 4 Minneapolis 5 St Paul 1.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh Detroit Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul National Club Owen American Club Cleveland Owe Washington

Birds End Mud Hens Streak in Doubleheader Loss

The Toledo Mud Hens saw an eight game winning streak halted by Columbus 4 to 3 in the second game after a 1 to 0 opener. Toledo moved to sixth place, a point ahead of Louisville as Indianapolis beat them. Columbus held second place by half a game as Milwaukee lost to Kansas City. Owen Scheetz allowed five hits as Minneapolis beat St. Paul 5 to 1.

Toledo Mud Hens American Association Columbus Preacher Roe Fritz Ostermueller Frank Gabler Red Birds Toledo Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Owen Scheetz Minneapolis St. Paul

Guest of Relatives Visits Charleston Man in Chauncey T: Chauncey James L. Fergu guest visits Lower Plains relatives in Charleston

Chauncey James L. Fergu, of Chauncey and Charleston W V, visiting friends in town for several days. He also visits his sister-in-law Mrs Flora McHarg and other relatives at Lower Plains. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore hosted him at dinner and he was the supper guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield at Lower Plains.

Chauncey James L. Ferguson Charleston W. Va Flora McHarg Lower Plains Harry Moore Arthur Burchfield

Whirly Seeks Boston Victory In Million Handicap Hope

Whirly, the stretch-running four year old owned by Warren Wright, seeks the $44 850 winner’s share in the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs while aiming to equal Seabiscuit’s career earnings. He faces Apache Attention Rounders and Transfigure as contenders with topweight 1380 pounds and early speed hopes.

Seabiscuit Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Ner Warren Wright Kentucky Chicago Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Sunny Jim

Boston sports roundup notes and boxing plans in brief

Plain Ben Jones says Apache must beat Whirlaway today to claim the Massachusetts title. Yanks have 112 double plays. infield hits struggle. Ten nessee shown as SEC football favorite for fall. Mike Jacobs Navy-USO boxing series slated for New York this fall. Tony Zale not expected to participate. Frankie Catrone leads trainers at Suffolk Downs while Joe Cronin works on waistline. Luke Sewell Ossie Bluege infield moves teased. Jimmy Dykes may return to White Sox lineup.

Sid Feder Hugh Fullerton Boston Ben Jones Apache Whirlaway Massachusetts Marbles Mr. Bigtail Tip Tennessee Chicago Mike Jacobs New York Tony Zale Tony Joe Cronin Joe Luke Sewell Ossie Bluege Big Jaw Jimmy Dykes White Sox

Miss Copic Leads Ohio Women Golf Tourney Favorites

Eight survivors from the first round, including defending champion Neoma Copic of Toledo, advance to quarter finals in the 22nd Ohio women's golf tourney in Columbus. Copic, who won the medal and 7 and 6 victory yesterday, faces Carol Diringer as Peggy Kirk meets Edwin Tasker and Thelma Linster challenges Carol Lee Sherrets. The event wraps with 36 hole finals Friday.

Columbus Neoma Copic Toledo Claire Doran Cleveland James Pratt Dayton Janet Shock P. J. (Thelma) Linster Mansfield Ohio Miss Copie Miss Copic Carol Diringer Tiffin Peggy Kirk Findlay Edwin Tasker Platt Miss Shock Linster Carol Lee Sherrets Sherrets Francis Thomas S. B. Kent Cincinnati Ohio Golf Association

Social Security Film To Be Shown In Chauncey

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers meets at 7 30 pm in the K of P Building with a pot luck dinner honoring July birthday anniversaries. At 8 30 pm Lawton Hargis will show a film on social security and old age survivors insurance for the public with no admission.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P Lawton Hargis Nelsonville

Shafer Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Shafer of Chauncey celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday July 12 pot luck meal. Attending were Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman and Ann Channell, Mr and Mrs Dwight Robinson, Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma, Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton and sons Walter Jr and Dale, and Mr and Mrs Sheridan Blackburn. Daughters Mrs Jaret Brown and Mrs Floride Grinstead could not attend.

Chauncey John Shafer Elmer Bingman Ann Channell Dwight Robinson Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Walter Wharton Walter, Jr Dale

Enlisted servicemen at Patterson Field Fairfield

Melvin Chauncey Moore and Leslie Lee from Lower Plains are at Patterson Field Fairfield after enlisting Melvin plans to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore of Lower Plains over the weekend

Chauncey Melvin Moore Lower Plains Patterson Field Fairfield Leslie Lee Harry Moore

Stranahan Leads Ohio Amateur Golf Qualifier

In Cincinnati 64 players begin four rounds of match play for Ohio amateur crown at Maketewah. Frankie Stranahan, 19, shoots 72 to lead qualifiers, with Maurice McCarthy and others close behind. pairings list local and regional competitors and scores.

Cincinnati Ohio Toledo Frankie Stranahan Arizona Maketewah Maurice McCarthy Stranahan McCarthy Tony Ruddy Paul Schutte Erv Baumgartner Tom Cloran East Liverpool Dutch Reid Chilhcothe Bob Braun Emmitt Milholland Columbus Dave Moes Lima Maurice J. McCartnay, Jr J. L. Turney Middletown Bob Campbell Granville Cliff Sweeney Bill McCabe Dick Rhyan

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey District Social and Personal notes list Hazel Lee Hugh visiting the Pendergrass home on Ellis Ave. Mrs. Pendergrass is recovering from a recent illness. Frank Cook and daughter Sharon Lynn of Athens visited F. E. Cook and wife Lower Plains. Lorena Mae Sisson, employed in Washington, vacationing with William and Mrs. Sisson in TrimbIe. Harry Fritts of Columbus visited Floyd and Mrs. Nye Chauncey from Thursday to Sunday. Ella Edgar and Mrs. Wheaton of Athens visited Elizabeth Hawk Lower Plains.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Lorena Mae Sisson Washington, D. C William Sisson Lorena Mae Anita Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Olive Brookins Ida Hill Jessie Fulton Hazel Lee Hugh Lloyd Pendergrass Ellis Ave Pendergrass Frank Cook Sharon Lynn Athens F. E. Cook Lower Plains Washington Trime Ble Harry Fritts Columbus Floyd Nye Nye Ella Edgar Wheaton Elizabeth Hawk

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