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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1942

Page

7

Bosox Top Indians 8-5 in four game opener

Boston, led by Ted Williams in the three hole and Tex Hughson on the mound, opened a four game series with Cleveland by winning 8 to 5. The Red Sox piled up 11 hits including two triples and three doubles, scoring in every inning they hit. Johnny Pesky drove in Williams on a triple in the ninth as Boston pulled away from Milnar in the eighth and held off Heving after Milnar left.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Bostons Joe Cronin Ted Williams Cecil Tex) Hughson Boston Red Sox al Milnar Oe Heving Johnny Pesy Williams Eatherman Milnar Heath Mack Keltner Doerr Fox Boudreau Kelt- DiMaggio Sack- Desautels Leftons Cleveland Hughson War Ferrick Her Sing Peras Passarella Summers Me

Williams Leads MLB Metrics With Fast Start

The data shows Williams of Boston leading runs with 81 and RBIs at 94 while Spence of Washington tops hits with 131. Doerr of Boston has 32 doubles and Heath of Cleveland 3 triples. Case of Washington leads with 21 stolen bases, with Mize of New York and Medwick of Brooklyn having 115 RBIs.

Williams Boston Bost A. ‘Tolen Case Washton Borony New York

Sports schedule updates and scores from Monday night

Postponed games include St Louis versus Brooklyn Chicago versus New York and New York versus Chicago. Notable results: Boston 8 Cleveland 5 Toledo 8 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 8 Minneapolis 6 Louisville 8 St Paul 1 plus Columbus 0 4 Kansas City 1 0.

Brooklyn Ouseee St. Lou Cacedune Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh Ecacees Boston Philadelphia Ees Eeewese Cleveland Areescn St. Louis Brooklyn Cleveland

Two Buckeyes On All Star Team For Charity Game

Minnesota, Ohio State and Notre Dame each place two players on the collegiate all star squad chosen for the ninth annual charity game against Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The lineup lists Ends Mal Kutner and Charles Ringer, Tackles James Daniels and Al Blazis, Guards Bernie Crimmins and Bob Jeffries, Center Vincent Banonis, QB Dick Erdlitz, Halfbacks Steve Juzwik and Bruce Smith, and Fullback Jack Graf.

Ohio State Notre Dame Chicago Bears Soldier Field Midwest Mal Kutner Texas al Blozis Georgetown Charles Ringer Minnesota James Daniels al Blazis Bernie Crimmins Bob Jeffries Missouri Vincent Banonis Detroit Dick Erdlitz Northwestern Steve Juzwik Bruce Smith Jack Graf

Fullerton's Roundup: Navy relief money and golf chatter

National League figures tout Navy relief games and vetoing over American League fundraising. Byron Nelson's nerveless approach and a sick four-footer last Sunday are noted along with Tom O'Shanter Open results. Washington's Senators attract crowds despite last place status. Mike Tresh, No. 1 umpire. his boss Jimmy Dykes compels sharp comments.

York Byron Nelson Mike Tresh White Sox Mike Jimmy Dykes

Mudhens On Roll as AA Race Narrows After Weekend Sweep

The Toledo Mudhens surged from last to first in the American Association with an 8 to 5 win over Milwaukee, aided by a five run ninth inning and a five game winning streak. Milwaukee’s slip allowed Kansas City and Columbus to close the gap as St Paul dropped to eight straight losses. Loren Bain struggled for Indianapolis in a 8 to 6 seventh inning loss to Minneapolis.

American Association Toledo Mudhens Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Tommy Reis Blues St. Paul Louisville Saints Minneapolis Loren Bain Indianapolis Indians

Social Notes of Bradbury

Sunday School attendance reached seventy with Rev. Koch leading morning service and again preaching in the evening. The circuit churches plan an August 9 picnic at Rock Springs Fair Grounds. A reception for Rev. Koch occurred Wednesday at Rutland Church of Christ. Nearby visits include Earl Werner family at Meda Gibbs home and James Russell with Crooksville relatives. Del Russell and sister Virginia visited their parents G. C. Russell.

Dana Russell H. C. Archer Forrest Run Ernie Tucker Etta Carter del Russell U. S. Army Virginia Russell G. C. Russell

Washington & Lee seeks coaching replacements after staff departure

Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia plans to hire a new coaching staff after its four man team of coaches left for the Navy en masse. The university begins practice in a month and has not yet filled the vacancies.

Lexington Washington & Lee University Navy

Franks Place Beckleys Softball Game Postponed

The City Softball League contest between Franks Place and Beckleys was postponed last night due to wet grounds.

Franks Place Beckleys

O Bleness Reaches Presidents Cup Final at Athens Club

Charley O Bleness defeats C N Sanders 4 and 3 to reach the Presidents Cup final at Athens Country Club. He will face the winner of Joe Seiple and L E Butts in the championship match. Edward Oldfield edges Macky Williams 7 6 to advance to the 36 hole caddy final against Roger Johnson.

Charley O'Bleness C. N. Sanders Athens Country Club Joe Seiple L. E. Butts Edward Oldfield Macky Williams Roger Johnson Roger Tommy Oldfield Bob Snedden Bob McFadden Professional Golfers War Relief Fund

Horse Olympics for Army and Navy Relief Planned in New York

Plans for a Columbus Day event at Belmont Park on October 12 envision a Horse Olympics to aid Army and Navy relief and the U.S.O. Top horses across divisions would contest juvenile and three-year-old groups, with cups as prizes to fund the relief effort and a potential clash with Aqueduct's meeting dates.

Army Navy Relief U.S.O New York Belmont Park Associated Press Herbert Bayard Swope Lief Bank Army and Navy Relief John Marsh Valdiia Alsab Belemont Aqueduct

U.S. Schools Play Big Role In War Effort

American schools help Navy and Army toughen youth with athletic programs. Conference commissioners report high schools will expand intramurals and fitness, while colleges require more physical training and emphasize football as a key sport. In Lynchburg, Wes Ferrell becomes minor league manager after hitting his 25th homer.

Cincinnati Navy Army James W. St. Clair Southwestern Conference Reaves E. Peters Big Six Lynchburg Wes Ferrell Clourer Handsome Wes

Glouster Officials Plan Marietta Visit Over Highway Issue

Glouster council approved 1943 budget and voted to travel to Marietta to interview state highway division engineer Charles A Ferguson about the road from Gordon Hotel to C. E. Handley residence. Clerks reported no word from Ferguson. The street commissioner was ordered to weed and bill property owners if not paid.

Glouster Glouster Council Charles A. Ferguson State Highway Department Marietta Gordon C. E. Handley Ferguson

New Mayor Warns Public On Bicycles Dogs Weeds

Jacksonville mayor Brinkley warns riding bicycles on sidewalks is illegal and will not be tolerated. He orders dog owners to keep their pets tied and declares weeds on all lots must be cut or village workers will do the work and assess the cost on property taxes.

Jacksonville C. O. Brinkley Brinkley

Nutrition Class Meets Tonight in Glouster

The Nutrition Class will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. L. E. Richardson on North Street continuing at the Richardson home during hot weather. The class gatherings are held at the Housekeeping Aid rooms above the Glouster Library on Front Street.

Glouster Front St L. E. Richardson North St Richardson

Picnic Plan By Past Chiefs Club At Jacksonville Park

The Past Chiefs' Club of Glouster Temple No 560 Pythian Sisters will hold a picnic Wednesday at Jacksonville Park instead of Antle's Grove. Buses depart at 3 45 and 5 00. Members should bring favorite dishes excluding sandwiches and bring their own table service.

Glouster Chiefs’ Club Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Jacksonville Park Antle’s Grove

Typhoid Case In Trimble Township Under Health Watch

Jimmy Bycofski, 15, of Jacksonville, is ill with typhoid fever the only reported Trimble case. Health officials urge avoiding Sunday Creek and polluted waters, boil doubtfully safe water, and note Glouster and Jacksonville as safe drinking water sources. Free typhoid inoculations will be offered Friday at 1 PM in Jacksonville City Hall by Dr Buckley and a nurse, with three shots over three weeks.

Mike Bycofski Jacksonville Trimble Township Athens City B. B. Buckley Sunday Creek Jimmy Backley Glouster Buckley Health Department Health Department Wil Be At the Mayor's Office

Brinkley Sworn In as Jacksonville Mayor After Resignation

Following Ralph Miller’s resignation, C. O. Brinkley president of the council was sworn in as mayor to complete the term. Miller moved to Pontiac, Michigan for work, and Mike Bycofski was named to fill Brinkley’s vacancy. Alec Molnar arrives for basic training at Camp Wallace Texas after leaving Interlakes Steamship Co Cleveland. St Valentine’s Day marks the start of birds’ spring mating, per ancient belief.

Jacksonville Ralph Miller C. O. Brinkley Miller Pontiac, Mich Mike Bycofski Brinkley Glouster Alec Molnar Steve Molnar Camp Wallace Texas Army Molnar Interlakes Steamship Co Cleveland

Showy Sugar Robinson Set To Face Angott At MSG

Sammy Angott seeks revenge as Sugar Robinson looms a taller fighter in a 10 round New York bout at Madison Square Garden. Robinson weighs about 142 pounds and Angott around 138, with Robinson riding a long unbeaten streak and Angott aiming to prove a decisive win can happen in a 12 round rematch atmosphere.

Harry Grayson NEA Service New York Sammy Angott Ray Robinson Madison Square Garden Angott Sugar Robinson Harlem Philadelphia Robinson Washington, Pa Looney Lew Jenkins Bob Montgomery Allie Stolz Coast

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Glouster social notes describe weekend visits across several towns. Families hosted relatives and friends from Athens Ravenna Columbus Millfield Ches terhill Akron and Kingston with many Sunday gatherings and birthday celebrations. The long list includes Lalla Dunnett Leonard Willis Ruth McCance Phala Cannon Christene Skinner Dorothy Skinner and Dorothy Lee Skinner among others.

Lalla Dunnett Athens C. M. Ashworth C. G. Lunsford Sadie Williams Beulah Post Eastern Telephone Co Ashworth Dunnett Glouster Leonard Willis Dayton Dorothy Lee Skinner Floyd Bodkin Columbus Delbert Bodkins E. Bickley Michael Shust Eleanor John Voyk Akron L. J. Tigner Howett Street Roy Hall Trimble Springfield

Nelson Trims Heafner in Tam Playoff

Byron Nelson won the Tom O'Shanter Open playoff defeating Clayton Heafner by four strokes in an 18 hole championship decider. Nelson finished with a 67 five under par while Heafner shot 71 to claim runner up.

Nelson Heafner Chicago Byron Nelson Tom O'Shanter Clayton Heafner Durham N. C Tom O’shanter Meafner

Apple Grove Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Birth

Apple Grove social page lists guests visiting from Cambridge Letart Ravenswood Parkersburg and Williamson plus a dinner honoring Earl Shank. Indoor and outdoor gatherings include Mr and Mrs Delaney Mrs Shank Mrs Fowler and others. In Glouster Elmer Jones welcomed Diane Sue Jones born Monday with parents and grandparents noted.

Apple Grove Charles Sayre Roberta Ted Christine Cambridge M. V. Shank Earl T. C. Fowler Marshall Delaney Ravenswood Olivia Parkersburg Charles Sharp Helen

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