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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1946

Page

8

Pros Blame Bad Course For Scores At All American

A large field of 258 golfers struggles on the Tom O Shanter course with hard greens and hidden pins blamed for high scores. Herman Barron leads at 68 while Byron Nelson laments a 74. Nelson and peers note unfair flag placements though officials stay silent. The field will be cut to the top 100 pros and ties after the second round with finals set for tomorrow and Sunday.

Chicago Tom O'Shanter Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Bette Byron Nelson Toledo New Yorker Reading Nelson Gene Sarazen Vic Ghezzi

Wiener Roast Honors Ethelene and Raymond Birthday Party

Chauncey Mrs Castor Ma hosted a wiener toast Monday night for her children Ethelene and Raymond on their birthday anniversaries. Fifteen guests attended and refreshments were served.

Chauncey Castor Matheny Ethelene Raymond

Giants Help Dodgers Top NL Leaders As Cards Win

In a busy NL set, the Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 to stay within reach of first place while the Giants split with St Louis allowing Brooklyn to gain a slim 1.5 game edge. The Cardinals and Giants each won a game of a twin bill, with Monte Kennedy holding St Louis to three hits in a 6-1 win for New York while Howie Pollet lost his 12th. The Reds edged the Braves 1-0 as Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia twice. Johnny Lanning’s seven hits spurred the Pirates in a 2-1 opener win and Philadelphia answered 6-2 in the nightcap. In the AL, Boston fell to Chicago 3-1, trimming their lead over idle New York to 1.5 games. Micky Vernon drilled four for four to overtake Williams atop the batting race as the Senators topped the Tigers 8-3. Cleveland outslugged Philadelphia 9-8 after 19 hits, while the Yankees and Browns rested.

Joe Reichle Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Giants Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Brooks Exrdie Dyser Howie Pollet New Orleans Monte Kennedy Birds Cardinals Cubs Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates George Magerkurth Bucs Philadelphia Phillies Magerkurth Pirates Chuck Workman Johnny Lanning Phils Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Yankees St. Louis Browns

Athens Legion Triumph Secures County Title Over Nelsonville

Athens American Legion defeated Nelsonville 2 to 1 to clinch the County championship and earn a spot in the regional playoff. Max Duncan had three hits for Athens and pitched well, with Thompson allowing four hits as Nelsonville struggled to muster offense.

Athens American Legion Nelsonville Legion Athens Thompson Max Duncan Duncan Netsonville Houx Currens Pedigo Frebault Henderson Paynter Brooker Lup Keating Swent Woody Platt Peak A

Maryland Racing Commission Wrestles with alleged horse substitution

Bel Air Maryland March 1966 The Maryland Racing Commission resumes witness questioning over a racing fraud case involving a horse entered as All Flo at Havre De Grace later identified as Dont Delay. Commission Chairman George P Mahoney says Dont Delay bore a strong resemblance to All Flo and was previously raced as Dont Delay at Charles Town. State's Attorney Paul McNabb has taken statements from witnesses. Grand Jury has not been convened.

Bel Air Maryland Racing Commission Commission George P Mahoney All Flo Dent Delay Oy Mahoney Paul McNabb Hartford Charles Town Wo Va

Plains Nazarene Pastor Announces Sunday Services

The Rev J O N Lakin of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday at 9:30 am and 7:20 pm. Mrs Lakin Mrs Powell and Mrs Gibson will oversee the junior group while Selah Shreve handles the senior meeting. Sunday school is listed as 9:30 am.

Chauncey J ON Lakin Plains Church of the Nazarene

Indians Open Series On Three-Game Win Streak

Cleveland's Indians pursue fourth place as they begin a six game set with the Washington Nationals after a 9 8 comeback win over the Athletics. Joe Berry and Heinz Becker sparked the ninth inning rally as Hank Edwards homered twice and Steve Gromek takes the mound in the opener. Veeck also announced spring training will start in Tucson Arizona with exhibition games ahead.

Cleveland Indians Bill Veeck Milwaukee Joe Berry Heinz Becker Veeck American Association Tribe Philadelphia Athletics Hank Edwards A's Berry Charley Gassatsa Barney McCosky Seerer Edwards Becker Luman Harris Edwarts Steve Gromek Washington Nationals Mickey Haefner Tucson Ariz Fphoenia New York Giants

Chauncey Church Hosts Bible School Plan

Chauncey Church of Christ joins Hocking Valley Vacation Bible School project under Miss Blanche Riley and Miss Helen Chapple guiding parish schools Chauncey Mullfeld Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge begin July 29 at 9 am to 11 36 am for ten days. Rev G B Courtney leads preaching at Chauncey 10 30 am Greens Run Millfield Trimble Fellowship sessions vary by location.

Chauncey Church of Christ Hocking Valley Blanche Riley Helen Chapple Nelsonville Presbyterian Board Chaunces Mullfeld West Side Trimble Taylor Ridge G B. Courtney Richard Wolces Greens Run Millfield Jfastor Ridge Trimble Fouth Fellowship

Rev Ray Pidcock Announces Church Services

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church plans Sunday services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm. A Young People meeting is at 6 43 pm under Mrs Vinefle Simpson. Sunday school starts 9 30 am with Lewis Adkins as superintendent.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Morristown Holiness Church Vinef‘le Simpson Lewis Adkins

Social Notes From Carpenter and Columbus Gatherings

Mr and Mrs CC Woodsaid hosted guests including Lawrence Woodsard and Arthur Woodsaid. The group visited Wilbur Smith Johnstown Claude Chase in Sarasota Florida with travels to Columbus and Albany friends. Receptions continued as G A Rodekin Eddie Stout James Nichol son Ronald and more called on local homes.

Carpenter CC. C. Woodsaid Columbus Lawrence Woodsard Arthur Ronald A. R Caster Albert Caster Ruth Starkey Charles Bowen Albany Mengie Webb John Rawleigh S. Nichols the Plains

Dorcas Group Holds Meeting at Kelso Lowery Home

Dorcas Society met Tuesday at Mrs. Kelso Lowery home with Mrs. Lacey McNutt leading devotions and business. Mrs. Williams gave the headings, two contests awarded to Mrs. McNutt and Mrs. Garrison. Fourteen members and three visitors present. Next meeting at Mrs. Garrison. Refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Bailey.

Chauncey — Dorcas Society Kelso Lowery Lacey McNutt Williams McNutt Garrison Bailey

Chauncey Residents Attend Camp Meeting

Chauncey residents from the Seventh Day Adventist Church led by Mr and Mrs John Davidson Mrs Juanita Lockado and Mrs Esther Ferrer with daughters Woodena and Jo traveled to Mount Vernon for a ten day annual camp meeting.

Chauncey John Davidson Juanita Lockado Esther Ferrer Woodena Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Mount Vernon

Reverend Clarence Way to Preach Sunday at Chauncey Church

Sunday services at the Church of God Chauncey begin with preaching at 9 30 am by the Rev Clarence Way followed by Sunday School at 10 10 am in charge of Howard Pensneil superintendent.

Chauncey Church of God Clarence Way Tam Howard Pensneil

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Hosts

Mrs Hattie Karns and Mrs Cynthia Karns entertained Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Karns. Visitors included Mrs Doris Eisenaugle and son Wiles and Jack Henry Wonderland with Chauncey hosts the Cruickshanks and Walkers. Cheryl Lynn Feuerhelm joined on a return visit with her parents. Faye and June Hammond have recovered from tonsillectomies.

Chauncey Hattie Karns Cynthia Karns Inlaw Floyd Karns Doris Eisenaugle Wiles Jack Henry Wonderland Luther Cruickshank Leslie Cruikshank Jennie Courtney DeWitt Walker

Eugene Leffler Enlists in Navy After High School

Eugene Leffler, Chauncey-Dover High School graduate, enlisted in the Navy. He left Wednesday for Bainbridge, Maryland, with his parents Mr and Mrs Willam Leffler noted.

Chauncey Eugene Leffler Willam Leffler Chauncey- Dover High School Navy Ednesday Bainbridge, Md

Upsets Knock Favorites From Ohio Amateur Play

Cleveland players dominate the 1946 Ohio Amateur with three of eight quarterfinalists including Ed Preisler and Eddie Meister. Preisler beat Maurice McCarthy to face Meister, who defeated Bob Tittel to reach the last eight. Andrew Kockan advanced after two 18 hole wins to meet Kockan’s opponent this morning.

Lake Erie Ed Preisler Eddie Meister Bill Ting Preister Maurice McCarthy Cincinnati Meister Bob Tittel Columbus Andrew Kockan Fred Hussey Dayton Paul Tulga Cleveland

Akron golfer advances in regional match play rounds

Carlin Short of Akron defeated James Lewis of Toledo and Al Hager of Mansfield to reach the round of eight. Other quarterfinals featured Tony Ruddy of Toledo beating Paul Dye of Urbana and Stout of Lima defeating Tang of Dayton. Harold Gey of Urbana edged John Cahill of Akron, while Biagetti of Sandusky topped Dick Zappe of Springfield.

Carlin Short Akron James Lewis Toledo Owo al Hager Mansfield Dayton Urbana Sandusky Tony Ruddy Dick ‘Tang Ruddy Byron Nelson Paul Dye Adr Stout Lima Shawnee Country Club Tang John Zoller Columbus Ohio State University A. 1 Davey Cleveland Harold Gey Angelo Biagetti Gey John Cahill Harold Paul Biagetti Leo Dick Zappe Springfield Stanley Craft Middletown

Orbiston Homecoming Plans Are Completed

Chauncey residents formerly living and working at Orbiston prepare to attend the Orbiston Church and community homecoming this Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick of Bexley started the event years ago and it has drawn hundreds. Church services basket dinner and afternoon program are planned with Mrs. Ethel Cook of Murray City as chair.

Chauncey Orbiston Georgia Kilpatrick Bexley Athens Ethel Cook Murray City

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

Results show Chicago defeating Boston 3 1 in the American League. Cleveland edged Philadelphia 9 8 and Washington 3 3. St Louis beat New York 2 1 while Brooklyn won 4 1 and Pittsburgh tied 2 2 with Philadelphia 1 9 in the National League. Cincinnati 1 Boston 0. In American Association Columbus 2 St Paul 1 Milwaukee 3 Indianapolis 1 Toledo 15 Minneapolis 8 Kansas City 7 Louisville 3.

Pet Brooklyn St. Louis San Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Me Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Kansas Cit Milwaukee Minneapolis iDoledo Columbus Toledo Kansas City

Tonight's NBA Clash List of Game Matchups

Washington at Cleveland Chicago at New York Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia.

Cleveland Air Races Attract Famed Pilots For 1946 Meet

As entry deadline nears for National Air Races in Cleveland from August 30 to September 2, 124 applicants include stars like Paul Mantz, Earl Ortman, Tony LeVier, and Rex Mays. Ortman plans two entries with a P-38 and a Mustang for the Thompson Trophy, LeVier fields a converted P-38 for his routines, and Mays pilots the MacMillan Meteor in the Bendix transcontinental grind. In baseball, Bob Davidson, a 6 foot 8 inch rookie, will get a Middletown Reds tryout for a four-game series with Marion starting tonight.

Cleveland Paul Mantz Mantz Earl Ortman Tony LeVier Iwo Ortman Mustang LeVier Rex Mays Mays MacMillan Bend Transcontinental REDS Davidson Middletown Bob Davidson Eleanor W. Va Middletown Reds Mike Blazes Marion

State Legion Tourney to Open Monday

The 17th annual Ohio Legion Junior baseball state tournament opens Monday at Ohio Wesleyan University with 12 district champions competing for the state title and a shot at sectional play. Scouts from major leagues will attend as teams from Cincinnati Cleveland Akron Columbus Zanesville Portsmouth Mansfield Lisbon Lancaster Pembroke Delphos and Springfield advance after regional play was eliminated this year.

Delaware American Legion Ohio Wesleyan University Legion Robert E. Bentley Cincinnati Ohio Tteams Cleveland Akron Columbus Zanesville Portsmouth Mansfield Lisbon Lancaster Pemberville Delphos Springfield

Leaders Lose In AA Games

In the American Association, third through fifth place teams battled tight races as three of four first division clubs lost. Kansas City moved to a 7 to 5 win over Louis Cine for a .500 percentage. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 3 to 1, snapping the leaders five game streak with a late ninth inning rally. Columbus opener saw St Paul edge Red Birds 2 to 1 while Toledo Mud Hens crushed Minneapolis 15 to 8 with eight runs in the eighth.

American Association Kansas City Louis Cine Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Red Birds St. Paul Toledo Mud Hens Minneapolis Millers Hens

Chestertown Tops Early Hambletonian Contenders

Chestertown owned by William H. Cane of Good Time Park led two heats at Goshen New York as the Hambletonian hopefuls begin to emerge. Victory Song sped to a 2 03 time in the first heat bypassing Deanna who finished sixth, with Aug. 7 set for the final.

Old Orchard Beach Goshen N.Y Chestertown William H. Cane Good Time Park Deanna

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