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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1945

Page

7

Redhead in 10th Victory for Cardinal Barrett

Charley Red Barrett earned a 3-2 win over Boston for his tenth victory since joining the Birds and his twelfth of the season. Sam Breadon, president of the world champion Cardinals, praised Barrett as he helped push St. Louis toward a possible fourth pennant as Cooper's 31 summers and Barrett's 30 were noted in a tight season narrative.

Jack Hand Associated Press Sam Breadon Benown David Harum Thesebili Cooper The Birds Barrett Chucker California Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Maney

Standings Across Leagues And Cities

Standings show New York ahead with 2 over Chicago 1 and Brooklyn Pittsburgh both 2. Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 1. St. Louis 3 Boston 2. American League results Cleveland 6 Boston 1. Detroit New York games rain. St. Louis Washington rain. Chicago Philadelphia postponed to aid train connections. Association tables Louisville 8 Columbus 2. Indianapolis 10 Toledo 5. Milwaukee 4 5. St Paul 3 1. Minneapolis 15 Kansas City 1.

Chicago St. Louis Cubs Brooklyn Metroit Oes Washington Detroit New York Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pottsburgh Santa Ween American Association Club L Pet Millwaukee Minimil A Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis AGS Columbus Kansas City Ate

Cowboy Rides To His Death on Movie Set

Hollywood reports Addison Jack Randall aged 38 died on a movie set when his horse ran at top speed and struck his head. The accident occurred yesterday as filming continued with cameras rolling.

Owboy Hollywood Addison Jack) Randall

League Leaders National Batting and Pitching Highlights

Holmes of Boston tops the national batting race with .388, 81 runs, 133 hits and 70 RBIs leading in doubles and homers tie. Olmo of Brooklyn posts nine triples while Schoendienst steals 14 for St Louis. Case of Washington leads American batting with 330, Stirnweiss of New York has 58 runs and 96 hits, Ferriss of Boston leads in pitching with 15 wins and a 2.0 ERA.

Holmes Boston Olmo Brooklyn Lombardi New York Workman Schoendienst St. Louis Cooper Case Washington Stirnweiss R. Johnston McQuinn St Louis Moses Chicago Stephens Ferriss

Alien Enemy Statute Renewed by Truman

President Truman reactivated the 1798 alien enemy statute allowing the deportation of dangerous alien enemies not covered by immigration laws. The move underscores national security concerns amid ongoing global tensions and policy enforcement.

Truman Washington

Browns Heading for Place Among All Time Flops

The National League pennant defenders face possible collapse as the Browns hover near fourth place in the race. Historical cases show champions such as the Athletics, Red Sox and Yankees suffered severe drops after title runs, with several NL clubs like the Dodgers and Cardinals also slipping to lower positions. The piece notes prior slumps and warns the Browns risk joining a notorious list of post champion failures while detailing other sport and golf notes from Philadelphia.

New York St. Louis Browns Sixth Place Washington Nats Clark Griffith Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Ed Barrow White Sox Kid Gleason Pants Royland Sox Black Sea Yankees Muller Huggins Hssins Dodgers Wilbert Robinson

Young boxer's rise tops Fullerton roundup feature

Tony Janko, 19, will fight eight rounds versus Johnny Greco in the Garden feature, placing the underage fighter in a rare top billing before age 20. The piece also notes John Donaldson’s loan to Georgia from the Naval Academy and school sports curiosities including Elwood Cooke in doubles and Fritzie Zivic’s quirks.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York Tony Janko Johnny Greco Youngstown, O

Dover Boy Is Honored at Birthday Party At Home

Mrs Lena Martin and Mrs Myrtle Hammond hosted a surprise birthday party for Donald Matson at his grandparents home honoring his 10th birthday. Guests included Barbara Sams Carol Sams Emily Sams Jane Sams Bonnie Spires Wanda Kerns Carolyn Heffken Sonny Matson and family members. Refreshments were served after games and contests and he received many gifts.

Chauncey Lena Martin Myrtle Hammond Donald Matson Learned Matson Donald William Matson Barbara Sams Carol Sams Emily Sams Jane Sams Bonnie Spires Wanda Kerns Carolyn Heffken Sonny Matson Charles Martin Susie Bell J

Minnette Banfield Is Honored With Party

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Clifford Banfield hosted at their home on Mound St honoring Minnette Banfield's seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with a pink candle cake and gifts for Minnette. Attending were family and friends from Chauncey Orbiston and Gavnol plus Mary Alice.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Mound St Minnette Clarence Banfield Charlotte Weaver Mona Sue Weaver Shirley Guess Judy Guess Leroy Six Karen Jean Collins Anna Wade Jerry Long Eileen Matheny Freddie Matheny Mickey Blackford Jimmy Pincelli Johnny Cline Wave One Mary Alice Orbiston Gav' Nol Audrey, Minnette and Bill Banfield

John Pierce Sends Parents Nazi Trophies

John H. Pierce sent a box to Chauncey parents Mrs. and Mrs. R W. Pierce containing a German officer coat fur vest two fur caps a gun a box of medals boots and a water canteen The items are on display at the home of Mr and Mrs John Barnhart Chauncey Mrs Barnhart is Pfc Pierce sister Pfc Pierce is with Pfc Wesley Thompson and they have been overseas 18 months after 28 months in service.

Chauncey R W. Pierce Pfe John H. Pierce John Barnhart Barnhart Pfc Pierce Wesley Thompson

Report On Highway Is Unheeded for Months

Senate war investigators heard that the army general staff learned only after three or four months that Ita chief engineer believed the Pan American Highway would hinder the war effort. The project was finally shut down on October 31, 1943 after $42,715,591 had been spent by the War Department.

Washington Senate Army General Staff Ita War Department

Chauncey Residents Welcome Friends In Weekly Visits

Chauncey and Greens Run residents share social visits across towns with relatives and church attendance noted. Chauncey hosts include the Canter and Courtney families visiting relatives in Corning and Hebron, while Daugherty, Matson, Border and Sands families travel for gatherings and services at the Chauncey Church of Christ and area churches.

Chauncey Virginia Canter Greens Run Norma, Hanley Betty Keeton Clyde Canter Virginia Gilbert Courtney Corning Clifford Courtney Henry Cass Hebron Church of Christ Edward Daugherty Coalville Charles Daugherty Chauncey Church of Christ Minnie Palmer Janice Sue Stanley Wilma Brickles Jo Ann Deanna Brickles Athens Pauline Watkins Matson and Sonny and Donald Columbus William Matson Millfield Warren Border Robert Border Trimble

Home Painting Campaign Starts in Chauncey

Chauncey launches a home painting drive after years of smoke from a slack pile. The coal company offers free paint to damaged homes, helping owners restore exteriors as village officials and the company push a scat tering method to reduce the nuisance. Dinner guests at Mr and Mrs William Matson’s Millfield included Warren Forder Columbus Charles Martin Trimble Mabel Shaver Welsonville and Myrtie Hammond Millfield.

Chauncey Coal Company William Matson Millfield Warren Forder Columbus Charles Martin Trimble Mabel Shaver Wmelsonville Myrtie Hammond

Talbert withdraws from Hastlern Clay Court event

National Clay Court tennis lineholder Billy Talbert of Wilmington exits the Hastlern Championship. Pi Lon Warneke returns to start for the Chicago Cubs today, seeking win number 193 in his major league career. Byron Nelson faces recharged competition as service stars return. Lt. George Poschner to visit Athens after hospital recovery. Harness racing dates set across Ohio fairs with Ascot Park opening a 19 day meeting amid freight shipments. Alliance High names Quinlan and Mainwaring as football and basketball mentors.

Chicago Lon Warneke Arkansas Chicago Cubs Cubs Atlanta George Poschner Georgia Frankie Sinkwich Athens Poschner Lawson General Hospital France Columbus Ohio State Racing Commission Williams County Lake Knox Union Franklin Coshocton Stark Miami Richwood Columbiana Akron Ascot Park

Brewers reel in Saints in twin bill sweep

Milwaukee over St. Paul in a doubleheader 4-3 and 5-1 as the Brewers extend their lead in the American Association pennant race. Indianapolis hammered Toledo 10-5 to stay within two games. Frank Danneker hit two homers and two singles for Louisville in an 8-2 win over Columbus.

St. Paul Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Saints Milwaukee Indianapolis Indians Toledo Indianapolis Harry Durheim Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City Frank Danneker Millers Babe Barna Red Birds

Point Rock Social Notes

Sunday School at the Carpenter State Farm with other churches followed by a picnic dinner and afternoon program. Luther Harvey cared for his ailing mother Mrs Noah Harvey with trips to Hamden. Millie Hensler of Columbus visited Dallas Hensler’s family. G A Radekin and Avanel and Kearney Rathburn were in Pomeroy on business. Larry Hoffman stays with grandparents. Friendship Garden Club met with 36 present. Carrie Bobo spoke on Flowers For the Month of July. Jarret Bobo drew the mystery package. potluck served. Next meeting with D V Morris and wife. Morris helped with hay and wheat harvest. two truckloads to Athens. Oxley Rife visited Wilkesville on Saturday.

Point Rock Columbia Chapel Carpenter State Farm Luther Harvey Hamden Noah Harvey Millie Hensler Columbus Dallas‘. Hensler G. A. Radekin Avanel Kearney Rathburn Pomeroy Larry Hoffman George Radekin Friendship Garden Club Eugene Campbell Carrie Bobo Jarret Bobo W. M D. V. Morris Ralph Wiseman Wise Mans Eugene Holliday Athens Mrs. Oxley Rife Wilkesville

Ocean Breezes Make Indians Tough Outfit

Philadelphia report notes Cleveland struggling in seventh place but excelling on eastern swings. Steve Gromek earned his 11th win as the Indians shut out Boston 4 0, aided by timely hitting and a Lazor homer. They start a series against the Athletics with a doubleheader tonight, Al Smith and Ed Kneman slated to pitch.

Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Allegheny Mountains Tribe Braves Cleveland Boston Red Sox Steve Gromek Indians Sox al Smith Ed Kneman

Wages Paid Back to Ohio Workers in 1945

Cleveland reports $589,749.18 in illegally withheld overtime and minimum wages under wage hour and public contracts acts during the first half of 1945. Joseph W Sas sen, supervising inspector, says back wages were paid by 415 companies to 13,201 employees. Penalties of $15,730 were collected from 22 establishments for child labor violations under the Public Contracts Act. Need an engine Washington notes War Production Board removal of controls over new railroad locomotives and cars.

Cleveland Ohio Joseph WU Sas- Sen U. S Department of Tabor Nou Sassen

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Cours Street Athens National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Connie Mack Connie Boston Braves Mack Cardinals Gabby Street Hon Brownies Golfdoni PGA Marty Lyons Secuian Lyons Dayton Felis Serafin Teri Johnson Ralph Hutchinson Jesser Twvens Emi Verban Ray Sanders Bill Voiselle Giants Dick Mauney Phillies Reds Steve Gromer Fullerton Georgia U John Donaldson Jessup University Naval Academy Donaldson Don Faurot Jacksonville Navy Navy Annapolis U. S. Lawn Tennis Association Elwood Cooke Fritzie Zivic Ring Dover Minnette Banfield John Pierce Chauncey District Wilson's Store Chauncey, Ohio Billy Talbert Wilmington Charlotte B.C Byron Nelson Set Clayton Haefner Wolfer Alliance Joe Quinlan State Street Dave Mainwaring Pet South Sea Jeyland FUN End Er ‘Omourt Mkcmurray -Stanwyck Edward G. Robinson Point Rock Social Notes Turner Laraine Susan Een Grand Entertainment Dale Evans Taylor Mid Sun RoBeRt Garlant Walker the Clock Ilegally War Production Board Nye Chevrolet N, Court ST McKee
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