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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1942

Page

7

Rivals Battle To Standstill In Historic Dodgers Cards Tilt

packed Ebbets Field sees a six hour doubleheader split as Brooklyn and St. Louis exchange blows. Dodgers win 7 6 on unearned runs aside from John Rizzo homer, while Cardinals surge 9 1 in the nightcap aided by seven seventh inning runs. other MLB action across the league noted with mixed results.

Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Dodgers Ebbets Field Brooklyn Johnny Rizzo Kirby Highe Max Lanier Cards Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Brownies Alex Carrasquel Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Ulysses Luplen Ted Williams Chicago Ed Smith New York Yankees White Sox Joe DiMaggio Charley Keller Joe Gordon New York Giants Chicago Cubs Carl Hubbell Cincinnati Reds Phils Johnny Vander Meer Ray Starr Boston Johnny Sain Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Nanny Fernandez

Front Runners Lead National Baseball Statistics

Reiser Brooklyn top batter with 352 runs and 13 stolen bases. Ott New York 70 runs, Mize New York 75 RBIs and 19 home runs. Medwick Brooklyn 116 hits, Williams Boston 350 batting, 81 runs, 94 RBIs, 21 home runs. Case Washington 23 stolen bases. Trimble receives souvenir from Pvt Howard L Taylor stationed in Anchorage Alaska. Taylor enlisted in April last year in the Medical Corps.

Reiser Brooklyn Ott New York Mize Medwick Williams Boston Spence Washington Case Solvenir Trimble C. E. McCune Trimble R.D. No. 1 Pvt Howard L. Taylor Anchorage Alaska Taylor Medical Corps

Baseball Scores From Varying Cities

A recap of baseball results including Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 1 and New York 9 Chicago 5. Other outcomes: Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 1 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6 St Louis 9 Brooklyn 1 New York 3 Chicago 0 New York 8 Chicago 3 Boston 3 Cleveland 1 Philadelphia Detroit postponed Washington 9 St Louis 4 Kansas City 2 Columbus 0 Columbus 3 Kansas City 2 Toledo 6 Milwaukee 0 five innings St Paul 7 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 11 Minneapolis 9.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Association National Club Pet Enssen

Indians Slip in Standings as Red Sox Win Again

Cleveland's hopes for a split in the series fade after Boston's 3 1 victory. Jim Bagby took the loss in his 16th start as Ulysses Lupien drove in all three Boston runs with a second inning double after bases loaded. Kenny Keltner's fourth inning single scored Cleveland's run.

Cleveland Boston Red Sox Redskins Bosox Jim Bagby Indians Beantown Chubby Dean Oscar Judd Joe Cronin Ulysses Lupien Boston Cronin Bobby Doerr Pete Fox Pegby Jim Lupien Harvard Pregby Kenny Keltner Buster Mills

Boy Scouts To Conduct Scrap Drive in Trimble Townships

Boy Scouts of Troop 72 plan a three day drive in Trimble Township to collect old victrola records and scrap iron for the USO. Donations support Trimble and North Dover Townships with trucks supplied by Trimble Township Trustees and the village of Giouster.

Glouster Boy Scouts Troop 72 Trimble Township U. S USO Trimble North Dover Burr Oak Glougter McLeish Derthick Hunterdon Hollister Jacksonville Modoc Giouster

Fullertons Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Navy pre flight schools outline two week courses to toughen athletes with no time out for minor injuries. Readers are teased with athletic jokes and quotes about sports figures like Babe Herman and Cholly Grimm, plus a guest star column on Williams Rosar and a punchline about education and encyclopedias.

New York Navy

Reds sweep Phils in doubleheader to extend win streak

Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 8 1 behind Vander Meer in game one and 3 1 as Ray Starr limited Phils to six hits in the nightcap. Bucky Walters eyed his 13th victory. Tipton drove in four runs in the opener while McCormick and West homered in the nightcap.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phils Bucky Walters Reds Earl Naylor Johnny Vander Meer Ray Starr Phils Redlegs Vandy Stan Benjamin Bobby Bragan Si Johnson Sam Nahem Walter Beck Eric Tipton Dick West Frank McCormick Cincinnati Iecdecen OS McCormick Lamanno Vander Meer Sue Moake Benjamin Rf-Lf Murtaugh Lux- Bragan Oury Cubs Foxx Johnson Nahem Bob Stringer aMarine Livingston Frrars Haas May Etten Tipton F. McCormick Walker Frey Marshall Ballanfante Barlick Pinelli aBenjamin Vceenne Northey OKAD Chenewan Pearson Ccnse Melton Cnacda Glossop Frey Starr Starr Barlick, Pinelli

Foxx Fades as Cubs First Base Solution Fails

Jimmy Foxx, once a feared slugger, struggles to hit for the Chicago Cubs after being acquired to solve the failing first base position. At 34, he shows little power, while Ed Waitkus shines in the Cubs farm system, signaling a potential retirement for Foxx. Transportation concerns also loom for intercollegiate athletics as war demands rework schedules and travel.

Jimmy Foxx Chicago Cubs New York James Emory Foxx Chicago Cubs Sadlersville Flash Charley Grimm Foxx Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox St. Petersburg Ed Waitkus Cub Los Angeles Boston Tony Lupien Jimmy

Trimble Grangers Set Monthly Meetings

At the last Trimble Grange session members voted to hold one meeting each month on the first Saturday. Games were enjoyed during the lecture hour and members were asked to bring an inexpensive prize for the next gathering when more games will be played.

Trimble Trimble Grange

Dennison Returns Home After Eye Operation

Leo Dennison returned to his home in this city Sunday from Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after an operation on the left eye last Thursday. The preliminary procedure will be followed by another operation in about one month.

Glouster Leo Dennison Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Legion Delegates To Convention Selected

At the Frank McCann Post No 414 meeting Commander Alfred Andrews and C B Vernon were elected delegates to the state convention in Canton August 16 to 18. Alternates named were Harry Richards and B F Swartz. A post party was set for Saturday at 9 PM to honor charter member Albert Andrews of Akron on furlough after U S Army induction.

Glouster Frank McCann American Legion Alfred Andrews C. B. Vernon Canton Harry Richards B. F. Swartz Post Albert Andrews Akron U. S. Army

Civil Service Announces Open Exam at Glouster Post Office

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for substitute clerk and substitute city carrier at Glouster Post Office. Exam place is Glouster Post Office. Applications due August 5 1942 to the Sixth U S Civil Service District in Cincinnati Ohio. From examiner eligibles, certifications will fill current and future vacancies.

Glouster United States Civil Service Commission U. S. Civil Service District Cincinnati Ohio

Rites Held For T. M. Mundew In Glouster

Funeral services for T. M. Mundew were held Sunday at one o'clock at the Madison Street home with numerous out of town relatives in attendance. Attendees included S. S. Carpenter and family from Athens, D. H Carpenter, and many others from Columbus Cincinnati and nearby towns. The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7 30 PM at the Alfred Howard home Maple Street with J H Henshaw as co host.

Mary Margaret McDivitt Columbus Clark Hampson William Coulter Corning Nick Carter Anne M. Jones Cincinnati Atty H. J. Rose L. F.renee Athens Harold Wentz Harold G. Geiger Lancaster Anne Carpenter Richard Quigley Martin Duffee Mariel Davis Columbus Nelle Richards Kent Jennie Nelson Springfield John Altman Walter Hilt Betty Thomas William Hilt Emily Sams Jacksonville J. M. Watkins Bishopville Emma Walcutt Cleveland Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Alfred Howard Maple St J. H. Henshaw

Pleasant Valley Social and Personal Brief

Pleasant Valley notices report visits and gatherings. Howard Brooks and grandchildren spent Sunday with F. McCoy family in Athens. Others include Mary Hanning, Pearl Wood, and Ed Brooks relatives visiting in the area. A Pleasant Valley Aid meeting is set for July 30 to craft quilt blocks.

Pleasant Valley Howard Brooks F. McCoy Athens Ohio Mary Hanning Pearl Wood Edward Jones Juanita Eldon Jordon Chauncey Wood Cora Brooks Albany Ed Brooks E. A. Dixon Lucy Cheadle Rutland Howard Welch Elizabeth Russ Marion Jack Carbaugh Chase Pearl Howard Brooks Pleasant Valley Aid Frank Pugh Tracey Whaley June Pomeroy Maynard Coatis Edward Pugh Sonny Sonia

GLOUSTER A Birthday Dinner Honored Lester V Zimmer

A Sunday birthday dinner honored Lester V. Zimmer at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Zimmer. Gifts were received by Mr Zimmer and guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Learry and two children of Parkersburg West Virginia Mrs Mildred Nida Mr and Mrs Mike Sharlike Mr and Mrs Henry Zimmer and Mr and Mrs Lester Vr Zimmer and daughter Judy of this city.

Soldier Transferred From Camp Blanding to Indiantown Gap

Sgt. T. A. Healy, confined at Camp Blanding Georgia since May for a fractured jaw from maneuvers, has been moved to Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Healy of this city.

Clayton Heafner Nelson Absecon May Byron Glouster T. A. Healy Camp Blanding Indiantown Gap Sgt. Healey A. M. Healy

Lawyers and Logans Set for Tithe Day Softball Showdown

The Athens Lawyers face Logan's Book Store tonight at 6:00 p m in the City Softball League first half final. Lawyers lead 3-1 in season meetings but Logans seek upset. Deb Hayes starts for Lawyers and Charlie Marshall for Book Store as both clubs boast strong pitching staffs.

Athens Logan's Book Store Logans Sportsman Grill Club Book Store Beckleys Deb Hayes Charlie Marshall

Birds Box Score RED CAT JOINS RAMS CLEVELAND

Carmen Izzo a 220 pound blocking back at Western Reserve University yesterday signed to play football with the Cleveland Rams.

Red Cat RAMS Cleveland Carmen Izzo Western Reserve University Cleveland Rams

Lawyers Triumph in City League Softball Clinch

Athens Lawyers defeated Sportsman Grill 9 0 in a City League softball game at Recreation diamond to tighten first half standings with Logans Book Store. Deb Hayes pitched well allowing five hits as Lawyers scored early and added two more in the ninth for insurance.

Athens Sportsman Grill Recreation Diamond Logans Book Store Harris Sportsman Deb Hayes Grill Abrhtore Oskugdretweyoutre

Red Hot Race Tightens Up in American Association

The American Association pennant race tightens with Toledo beating Milwaukee and Columbus edging Kansas City in split doubleheaders. Milwaukee and Kansas City tie for first, Columbus half game back, while St Paul ends an eight game skid then loses in extras to Louisville. Indianapolis tops Minneapolis 11 to 9 in 12 innings.

Toledo Milwaukee Kaansas City Columbus Kansas City Toledo Madhens Charley Wenseff Ted Wilks St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis Mineneapolis

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