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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1943

Page

11

Dodgers Trade Newsom Sparks Browns Rumors

Brooklyn star Louis Newsom trades and a pending deal to the St Louis Browns dominate headlines as Branch Rickey reshapes the Dodgers roster. The piece notes Newsom’s backlash and the broader impact on the National League pennant race amid an All Star break.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Louis Nor Louis Normar Newsom Dodgers Branch Rickey Opport Leo Durocher Browns Fritz Os Archie McKain St. Louis Brooklyn Chibs Boston Red Sox Devers Washington Senators Louis Browns Detroit Rickey

Sinkwich Joins Marines Today From Georgia Bulldogs Flame

Flat-foot Frankie Sinkwich leaves for Marine boot camp at Parris Island after a storied career with the Georgia Bulldogs under Wallace Butts. He weighs 210 pounds, aims to return to the Detroit Lions post service, and expects a possible football officiating career later. He anticipates a September birth for his first child with Adeline Weathenry.

Atlanta Frankie Sinkwith Frankie Wallace Butts University of Georgia Bulldogs Parris Island S. C Youngstown Ohio Sinkwich Quantico Sinkwitch Adeline Weathenry Royston

Fen Redleg Dies Cincinnati Star Pitcher Pechiney

George A. Pechiney, 81, longtime pitcher for Cincinnati and Cleveland MLB clubs before 1900, died yesterday.

Fen Redleg Cincinnati Cleveland George A. Pechiney

Marshall College Abandons Football During War

Huntington West Virginia Marshall College announces it has abandoned football until after the war. President J D Williams reports that five of its opponents have also dropped the sport, amid suspensions and national wartime constraints.

Huntington W. Va Marshall College J. D. Williams

Union Furnace Class Meets At Logan Park Picnic

The Truth Seekers Class held a July 8 meeting at Rachelmacher Park with a picnic dinner and program including songs prayers scripture questions and readings. Members and guests listed include Rev Charles Fox Mrs Fox Mrs Disbennet and many others. The Victory 4-H Club met July 7 and will gather July 14 at Edith Worthman's home. Also noted are visits and social events around Logan and nearby towns and the post office move to Bert Ingmire property with Gail Calvin as new post mistress.

Inler Esther Iles Charles Fox Maynard Simpson Michael Don Les Timmy Hortensia Cox Lulu Kennedy A. G. Sellers Ed Rohrer Anna Sellers Loretta Iles Carl Hall Edith Worthman Lois Disbennet Clarence King Delbert Reinscheld Leona Jeffrey Bobby Gene Kern Billy Lee Kistler Ray King Athens Orville Kistler Florence Ellen Reinscheld Dan Jones Columbus Charles Fuller New Plymouth O. H. Bryan Bob Charles Clark Dwaine Jerry Shirley Powers Harold Bryan Logan Mildred Kern David Kern Harry McLaughlin Ed McLaughlin Ed Trautman Virginia Dorothy William Kennedy Jack Eddie Joe James Frey Bert Ingmire Gail Calvin Lancaster

Indians Open Series With Browns Today

ST LOUIS Mo The six Cleveland All Stars do not join the Tribe for today’s five game set with the Browns. After the series here the Indians head to Philadelphia to begin the season second eastern trip next week.

Cleveland Browns Indians Philadelphia Lou Boudreau Ken Keltner Buddy Rosar Jeff Heath Jim Bagby al Smith Lambert Field Naval Air Station Hal Schumacher New York Giant Lambert Mel Harder Tribe Ray Poat

Minneapolis and Columbus Baseball Tosses Scoreboard Drama

In a back and forth contest Minneapolis uses strong batting with Wieczorek and Vosmik driving runs while Columbus answers via Antonelli Sturdy and Heath. Final lines show Minneapolis 8 Columbus 4 with Beckman taking the loss and Carpenter earning several key outs.

Minneapolis Danneker Wright Rolandson S.acnens Sea Tyechock Carpenter Accescae Columbus AB Bergamo Antonelli Sturdy Columbus Trechock Young Beckman Barrett Wieczorek Heath Johnson Vosmik Clifton Pofahl

Reds Aim for 12th Win as Riddle Faces Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds return from a rough eastern swing to host the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a four game set. Elmer Riddle seeks his 12th victory against Cubs likely starter Hiram Bithorn or Claude Passeau. The Reds lead the season series five games to three.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Elmer Riddle Reds Hiram Bithorn Claude Passeau Cubs

Blue Lake Personal and Social Notes

Miss Mildred Nibert of Ft Dev ens, Mass, a WAVES member, visits relatives here. John Hamilton, son of Mr. James Hamilton, promoted to captain at Ft. Knox Kentucky. Mrs. Monroe Montgomery funeral held at Good Hope. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Watson, wife and five children survive. Junior Dude Beaver, 12, receives a new bicycle.

Blue Lake Eva Mac Gay Eugene Samuel Kemper Charles Paul Smith Akron G. M. Smith Mildred Nibert Ft Devens Mass the Waves S. C. Nibert John Hamilton James Hamilton James Johnson Monroe Montgomery Good Hope John Watson Dude Beaver Jesse i Beaver

Rickey Durocher Talks Spark New York Baseball Skirmish

The piece discusses Branch Rickey and Leo Durocher amid All-Star absence and resignations rumors. It notes doubts about management changes and the impact on the pennant race with Burns and Haegg, plus Brooklyn fans’ volatile reactions and a possible mile record at Princeton for Haegg.

New York A.A.U Branch Rickey Leo Durocher Brooklyn Leo Rickey Branch Philadelphia Durocher

Three Odd Fellows Lodges Plan Initiation at Glouster

Three Ohio Odd Fellows lodges Athens Jacksonville and Glouster plan a joint officer installation at Glouster Odd Fellows Hall with Special District Deputies W H Stahl Harry Bennett and Elmer Davis in charge. Refreshments follow the ceremony. Saturday Athens hosts a district reception for Grand Master R J Wolfe the first time this district holds the post. All Odd Fellows urged to attend.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall Athens Jacksonville W. H. Stahl Harry Bennett Elmer Davis Grand Lodge of Ohio R. J. Wolfe Grand Lodge Ohio Odd Fellows

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and School Plans

Glouster residents hosted and visited family members across Ohio and beyond. Mrs. J. C. West hosted relatives from Detroit. Max ton R. Nalois and wife traveled to Point Pleasant and Jacksonville. Athens and Columbus trips included Masons and students. Deloris Ann Boyer plans nursing school entry in Columbus after examinations.

J. C. West Maxton R. Nalois Nalois C. L Easley Point Pleasant Mitchel Bartels Jacksonville Detroit W. H. Stahl N. R. Heiskell M. M. LeFavor Athens Masonic Lodge Patty Rader June Statz W. W. Bryson Columbus Patty Glouster H. E. Boyer DeLoris Ann School of Nursing The White Cross Hospital Deloris Glouster High School

Transfer Ties Pensacola Air Base to Norfolk Training

Wayne R. Boyer A.M.M.ALS.N. was moved from Pensacola Florida where he served for four years to Norfolk Virginia for two months of training. He spent part of a 15 day furlough with his parents in June and is married with a baby girl. His wife and child stay in Pensacola. Kenneth Wolf has been promoted to Pfc at Gulfport Mississippi after enlisting last year.

Kenneth Wolf Gulfport Miss Kenneth

Class Gives Farewell Dinner for Mrs. Lantz

GLOUSTER The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church hosted a farewell six o clock dinner for Mrs FE H Lantz who moves to Columbus today. She has been a leading church worker and assistant teacher in the class for years. The teacher Mrs M M Bryson gave a class gift as Mrs Lantz expressed regret at leaving Glouster after 18 years and her hope to find new friends in her new church.

Glouster

Gloucester anglers return after four day Muskingum trip

C. F. Wallace of Glouster and Gail Wallace of Point Pleasant W V returned Wednesday after a four day fishing trip at their Muskingum River cottage. They reported rough water from heavy rains but still landed several fish. Gail Wallace then went to Point Pleasant for work.

Glouster C. F. Wallace Gail Wallace Pt. Pleasant W. Va Muskingum River Gail Point Pleasant

Barbara Richardson Plans New York Visit Tour

Miss Barbara Richardson leaves Gloucester Monday to visit two Ward Belmont School classmates in New York City and Sayville Long Island, with a Philadelphia stop to see Miss Marty Downing. In Gloucester the Orpha Class meets Friday at 7 30 with a white elephant sale. The Past Noble Grands Club meets at 7 30 at Mrs William Kalt's home. Mrs Lalla Dunnett ill in a Columbus hospital. The Priscilla Class meets at 7 30 Friday at Mrs B W Conway 23 Locust Street.

Glouster Barbara Richardson New York Ward Belmont School New York City Dorothy Burton Sayville Long Island Myra Holcombe Philadelphia Marty Downing Columbus School For Girls Noble Grands Club Jacksonville William Kalt Priscilla Methodist Sunday School B. W. Conway Locust Street

Eagles Prepare Special Initiation in Honor of Mr. Hayman

Glouster Aerie No 468 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a special initiation tonight to honor former District Director Mr. Hayman of Pomeroy. The event begins at 7:00 PM.

Glouster Glouster Aerie No Order of Eagles Hayman Pomeroy

Fighting Scot Wins National Trotting Stake at North Randall

Fighting Scot sped to victory in the $3,703 National Stake at North Randall in front of a sparse field. Tommy Berry guided the Scotland son to triumph over Yankee Maid in heat one and Rilda Mite in the final. Princess Smith upset by finishing third and fourth in heats then winning the runoff for $2 payout. Supreme Hal set a track record with 2:02% in the Edwards stake heats and won the runoff after a strong showing.

Cleveland North Randall William Hughes Tommy Berry Son Scotland Yankee Maid Rilda Mite Princess Smith Chuck Signal War Glory Edwards Supreme Hal Eddie D

Men's Class To Hold Outing At Kasler Home

GLOUSTER The Men's Class of the Church of Christ will meet this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Artie Kasler east of Trimble. Early activities include cro quet horseshoes and other outdoor games. A program and business session follow. Wives sweethearts and other family members are invited. Guests arriving later still may join for refreshments of home made ice cream and cake.

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