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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1946

Page

7

Nelson Wins Victory Open With Rally

Byron Nelson roared from behind to win the 1946 Chicago Victory National Open at Medinah, posting a five under par 279 for the 36 holes. Harold McSpaden finished second at 281, Chandler Harper took third with 282, while Ben Hogan led money-winners with about 25 400 after eight victories. Nelson tops the season earnings with over 19 500 in major wins as the All-American circuit begins.

Chicago Byron Nelson Tom O'Shanter Nelson George S Mays Ben Hogan Medinah Harold McSpaden Sanford Jug Salt Lake Utah Chandler Harper Portsmouth Lloyd, Mangrum Detroit Chick Harbert E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Ark

Sunday Baseball Scores and Standings Recap

American League results show New York 3 3 Chicago 2 8 Boston 5 7 St Louis 0 4 Philadelphia 4 7 Detroit 11 Washington 2 7 Cleveland 1 5 National League notes include St Louis 2 8 Boston 1 4 Brooklyn 3 6 Pittsburgh 0 5 Cincinnati 5 1 New York 0 2 Philadelphia 0 4 Chicago 3 2 American Association reports Milwaukee at Columbus rained out Toledo 4 5 Kansas City 3 7 St Paul 8 8 Indianapolis 5 12 Minneapolis at Louisville first lane postponed wet grounds Louisville 0 Minneapolis 2

Indianapolis St. Paul —Co Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Toledo Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Neinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Washington Cleveland Louis Philadelphiai Cincinnati St. Paul

Schedule Notes for Tonight's Pro Games

Games today show no Milwaukee Columbus match up while St Paul plays Indianapolis in night action and Kansas City travels to Toledo and Minneapolis visits Louisville.

Large Audience Reported At Glouster Church Rites

Large crowd attended the Sunday union service at Glouster First Baptist, despite threatening rain. Music by Mrs Ethel Riley and the choir featured two numbers directed by Thomas Morris. The Rev Eugene Brown opened with prayer and Rev Daniel Teater read scripture. Pastor A G Freeman preached on Christian character, stressing that character is earned and a good name is worth more than wealth.

First Baptist Church

Louis Fails To Place In Negro Tournament

A mixed report covers Louis and golf in Toledo and London. Joe Louis did not finish in the top three at the Negro Open, while Sydney Wooderson set a British three mile record in 13 minutes 53.2 seconds, narrowly ahead of Willem Sirkhuis. Territorial showers cooled late weekend heat and aided crops in the Midwest.

Louis Toledo Joe Louis Tament Ottawa Bay View Wooderson London Sydney Wooderson W F Sirkhuis

Second Daughter Born To Glouster Family

Glouster announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis born Saturday July 13. The infant’s weight and other details are given, with mention of an older daughter Shirley and the baby’s grandparents in Jacksonville.

Glouster Elmer Davis Cheryal Lynn Davis Shirley Harry L. Sayre John Davis Jacksonville Robert Martin Colummbus Gary Robert Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Charles Martin Rolland Mulpas Trimble William Matson, Mulfield

Glouster Friends Visit Relatives In Columbus And Athens

Glouster residents and relatives travel for short visits and vacations. Charles Williams and granddaughter Joyce Williams stay in Columbus with son-in-law and daughter Tanno Lintala. Others visit relatives in Coshocton Frazersburg Athens and Lake Hope. Frank Kearns recently discharged from the Army returns to his job at John M. Jones Coal Co. Shady Side.

Glouster Charles Willams Ther Joyce Willams Columbus Tanno Lintala Willis Blower Coshocton Frazersburg William Leadbetter C. R. White Athens AL Hall

Loyal Women Ride Lawn Party at Trimble Church

The Loyal Women's Class of the Trimble Church of Christ held a lawn party on the church lawn in Glouster. Class president Clara Penrod led devotionals and Mrs Valera Somplatsky read. Refreshments were served to ten named women including Penrod, Johnson, Somplatsky, White, Walton, Easler, Clark, Wallace, Brown, and Herrold.

Two Glouster Couples Return From Journey

Glouster reports Mr and Mrs C G Lunsford and Mr and Mrs Robert Skinner completed a travel circuit through West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois Missouri and Arkansas. They visited Ambrose Blatz and learned Mrs Blatz is Anna Matzach formerly of Glouster. Matzach parents were Mr and Mrs Andy Matzach. his mother lives with her in Pocahontas Arkansas. Ruth Oliver from Columbus returned home after a week with grandparents Earl and Mrs Oliver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wattir Oliver formerly of Glouster.

Glouster C.G. Lunsford Robert Skinner West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois Missouri Arkansas Ambrose Blatz Blatz Anna Matzach Andy Matzach Matzach Pocahontas, Ark Mr Matzach Ruth Oliver Columbus Earl Oliver Ruth Wattir Oliver Clouster

Williams Powers Red Sox to Strong Day in Nine Hit Showing

Williams collected seven hits in nine at bats lifting his batting average to .365 and helping Boston to a 7-4 win over St Louis as he hit for the cycle with a 21st homer. Dave Ferriss earned his 15th victory in support of the club as New York faded in the pennant race. The White Sox pummeled the Yankees 9-3 behind a late offensive explosion. Detroit lost to Philadelphia 4-3, and Washington won twice over Cleveland to tighten the pennant picture. Dodgers and Cardinals split with Chicago and New York set to meet in New York. No games scheduled today.

Jack Hand Associated Press Teddy Williams Boston Red Sox Orst Williams St. Louis Fenway Park Wiliams Dave Ferriss Sox Yankees White Sox Floyd Bevens Ed Lopat Chicago al Gettel Joe Page Jake Wade Detroit New York Philadelphia A A’s Bengals Hank Greenberg Sam Harris Washington Cleveland Tribe Bobby Feller Mickey Haefner Early Wynn Stan Spence Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals Polo Grounds Giants Howie Pollet Boston Braves Stan Musial Johnny Niggeling Erv Dusak Harry Brecheen Mort Cooper Billy Southworth Nurlers Vic Lombardi Hank Behrman Pittsburgh

Seat Vacant in Ohio Open

A wide open field for the 1946 Ohio State Amateur golf championship drew more than 150 entrants in Lima with a pro-amateur best ball warm up. Amateurs begin 18-hole qualifying tomorrow to trim to 64 for four days of match play led by notables such as Bob Servis of Dayton and Maurice McCarthy of Cincinnati.

Lima Ohio Frank Stranahan Toledo Chicago Stranahan Bob Servis Dayton Maurice McCarthy Cincinnati McCarthy Johnny Florio Columbus

Parker Wins Eastern Clay Courts Championship

Frankie Parker of Los Angeles defeats Gardnar Mulloy to win the Eastern Clay Courts singles title for a third time in seven years. Don McNeill and Frank Guernsey win the doubles title, while Helen Pedersen Rihbany takes the women's singles crown by defeating Norma Tauble Barber.

New York Frank Parker Los Angeles Gardnar Mulloy Miami Fla Don McNeill Orange N. J Frank Guernsey Garden City N. Y Sidney Wood Alejo Russell Buenos Aires Helen Pedersen Rihbany Norma Taubele Barber

In Loving Memory Raymond E Hillyer

Obituary notice honoring Raymond E Hillyer killed in action two years ago on July 22. Parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer express sorrow, recall his memory, and hope for reunion in the afterlife with lines about distance and faith.

Pyt Raymond E Hillyer Ife Promised Land Robert Hillyer

Coaches in Chicago tackle amateurism trend in intercollegiate sports

About 30 coaches and athletic officials from 16 conferences met in Chicago at the Western Conference offices to discuss preserving amateur ideals amid a rising semi professional trend. Big Ten commissioner Kenneth L Wilson urged a uniform plan across conferences to curb “evil influences” and keep the student athlete focus intact.

Chicago Kenneth L Wilson Lombardi Bucs Behrman Hal Gregg Carl Furillo Pirates Claude Passeau del Ennis Ewell Blackwell New York Cincinnati Reds Johnny Gee Gee Willard Marshall Benny Warren Reis Braves

Guest of Turners Visits for Funeral in Mackeonville

Mrs. Paul Stroup of Detroit attends the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. George Turner in Mackeonville. The guest, formerly Verna Stephenson, left Glouster about 24 years ago and is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Turner.

Glouster Paul Stroup Detroit C. E. Turner George Turner Mackeonville Stroup Verna Stephenson

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