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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1946

Page

7

Tribe Beats Senators Twice In Baseball Doubleheader

The Cleveland Indians won the opener 2-0 against the Washington Senators and added a 7-4 nightcap to close within three games of fourth place. Hal Newhouser and Bob Feller, both potential 30-game winners, continued standout seasons amid a busy Major League schedule.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Cleveland Bobby Feller Detroit Hal Newhouser Walter Johnson Smoky Joe Wood Newhouser Feller Washington Senators Indians Nats

Prodigal Son Parable Shared At Union Service

A union service in the stadium drew a fair audience. E K Peugh led on organ Maude Williams played piano Rev Eugene Brown gave opening prayer. Church committee plans guest ministers from three churches each month with Rev Daniel Teater preaching this week and Rev Brown slated next. The sermon linked the Prodigal Son to spiritual destitution and peacelessness without God.

Glouster E. K. Peugh Maude Williams Eugene Brown Daniel Teater Church of Christ Methodist Church

Local Glouster Notes Show Visits and Family Affairs

Glouster personals listing a sequence of visits and family milestones. W R Balderson and family vacationed in Lebanon hosted by Rev and Mrs Barnett. Mrs C E Turner returned from Cleveland after visiting relatives. Merritt family and Miss Haut headed to Detroit after visiting Williams home. Bryson family visited for Golden Wedding anniversary of Thomas and Mrs Hope. King and Mae Putnam spent weekend with Ida A King and aunts Ridgley and Reed. Mrs James McCall returned to Detroit after three weeks with Hoisingtons. Mrs Hoisington had fallen earlier and broken an arm.

W. R. Balderson Lebanon Roy Barnett C. E. Turner Cleveland J. A. Turkopp C. L. Merritt Jimmy and Terry Betty Haut Detroit Henry Williams Merritt Jimmy Williams John Bryson Jean Jane Margie Bryson Mrs. Bryson Thomas Hope C. A. King Mae Putnam Columbus

Jack Stallings Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for Jack D. Stallings, found murdered near Coalville Utah June 3, will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at the First United Brethren Church. The Rev A R Cromish and Rev W E Reibel will officiate, with Corning American Legion conducting a military funeral. Burial is in Miller Town Cemetery.

Corning Jack D. Stallings Coalville Utah First United Brethren Church A. R. Cromish W. E. Reibel Corning American Legion Millertown

Mrs Skinner Hosts Priscilla Class Meeting At Home

Mrs Mary Skinner hosted the Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church at her GLOUSTER home on Friday with Mrs Anna Conway assisting. Attendees included E. E. Munden, T. D. McAfoose, Carl Wilson, Ed Kurtzman, B. R. Angie, Glenn Reese, C. K. Rockhold, Gertrude Jewell, Grace Love, William Lee, Arthur Banfield, Dorton, and two guests Essie Wallace and Mrs O Connor. Refreshments were served and the assistant hostess was absent due to her mother’s illness.

Visit Is Made Glouster By Noon Family

Mr and Mrs Edward Noon of Columbus visit all guests of their parents Mr and Mrs T A Noon and Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn. They recently returned from a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs David Kennedy of Baton Rouge Louisiana former Glouster residents.

Glouster Edward Noon Columbus T. A. Noon Harry Vaughn Noon David Kennedy Baton Rouge Kennedy

Jennie Jones Attends Detroit Funeral Rites

Mrs. Jennie Fonesi traveled to Detroit last week to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Josephine von Behren, mother-in-law to her son, Robert Jones, killed in action in the recent World War. On returning, she visited relatives in Toledo and Columbus.

Former Glouster Man Named Assistant Coach

Friends of Mr and Mrs Kermit Blosser in this community learned that Mr Blosser has been appointed an assistant coach at Ohio University for the coming year. Blosser was coach at Glouster High School before moving to Columbus. Mrs Blosser is a former Glouster resident and a teacher prior to her marriage.

Glouster Kermit Blosser Blosser Ohio University Columbus

Preisler Wins Crown In First State Try

Ed Preisler of Cleveland won the Ohio Amateur golf championship after a 36 hole duel with Tony Ruddy of Toledo at Shawnee Country Club. Preisler, a 35 year old lumber dealer, defeated Ruddy one up to claim the title, finishing with four sixes on his card. He qualified with two under par 70 and outlasted 170 competitors to become the first Cleveland native since 1925 to win the state crown. Preisler pledged to defend the title next year.

Anu Mluwuube Sue Ue Leeee Preisler Cleveland Shawnee Country Club Tony Ruddy Toledo Buckeye Ruddy McCarthy, Hon Cincinnati Wallace Doc) Elliott Lama Carl Menette Youngstown McCarthy Eddie Meister Carlin Short T Akron Beechmont Club Ohio Golf Association

Indians Near Million Mark In Attendance

Cleveland fans push toward a season attendance near one million as the Indians, led by Bob Feller and a strong pitching staff, sweep a doubleheader from the Washington Nationals 2 0 and 7 4. Feller notches his eighth shutout of the year, total strikeouts reach 230, and Cleveland remains in contention for fourth place with Secrey possibly out for the next game.

Cleveland Bill Veeck Indians Washington Nationals Blazin’ Bot Feller Nats Bob Bobo Newsom Tribe Allie Reynolds Dutchy Leonard Secrey Pat Hurt Newhouser Detroit Les Fleming Lou Boudreau Charley Gassaway Joe Harakauskas Washington Early Wynn Ray Scarborough

Indians Rally To Lead In American Association Race

The Indianapolis Indians widened their four game lead in the American Association after two high scoring Sunday doubleheader wins over Milwaukee 12-8 and 15-2. Louisville dropped two to Minneapolis 7-3 and 6-5, while St Paul split with Columbus 11-10 and 9-7. Kansas City beat Toledo 8-2 but lost 8-7 in 13 innings.

Indianapolis Indians Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Kansas City Toledo

Baseball Leaders and Team Stats Summary

League leaders listed include Franck ant in batting average .381 and Slaughter and Musial leading runs and hits. Mize tops home runs while Pollet shines in pitching as St. Louis tops the American standings with Williams and Pesky among leaders in runs and hits.

Aalivabl Batteng Hopp Boston Slaughter St. Louis Musial Mize New York Williams Pesky

Jacksonville Methodist Faithful Class to Convene Meeting

The Faithful Class of Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Virginia Ginnan for an announced gathering.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church Virginia Ginnan

Kiwanis Outdoor Meet Set for Tuesday at State Park Jacksonville

Kiwanis committee led by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown and George H. Campbell arrange the outdoor meeting at Jacksonville state park. Supper is at 6 30 p m with an evening of social activities.

Glouster L. E. Richardson Harold Brown George H. Campbell Kiwanis State Park Jacksonville

Thermometer Records Mercury at 52 Degrees in Glouster

Fr iday and Saturday night saw the thermometer fall to 52 degrees. During the day Saturday the high was 81 degrees, Sunday afternoon reached 86. About .2 of an inch of rain fell early Thursday morning to refresh vegetation.

Fullerton's Roundup on Horses and Hot Bets at New York Tracks

Mid-West scouts note Illinois shows grid talent beyond its mortgage load while bettors shift to bookies to dodge the 16 percent take. Red Sox slugger Ted Williams tempers the Yankee hype with a .390 time since joining the American League. The Dude bags $76,850 in the Classic for the Gaal stable, plus $4,000 as a plater. Phil Rizzuto nears return to short after a beaning as Frankie Crosetti still hits .340.

Feder Haugh Fullerton, Jr New York Mid-West Michigan Notre Dame Ilinois Ted Williams Yankees Red Sox Lord B Frankie [Crosetti

Team Owner Parley Set For Today

For the first time in 107 years Major League players and club presidents meet in New York and Chicago to discuss reforms such as minimum salaries training expenses and pension funds. Two NL clubs and two AL clubs from each will attend and about a dozen suggestions will be presented to the owners’ steering committee for August 5 action. Marty Marion proposed a pension plan funded by players owners and league receipts to aid players reaching age 45 with specified monthly amounts. The plan would cost each club owner around 2500 annually.

NEW York Ford Frick St. Louis Will Harridge Chicago Marty Marion St. Louis Cardinals Marion

Reds Sweep Giants Then Face Dodgers in Postponed Tilt

Cincinnati Reds end a three game skid by sweeping the Giants 8-3 and 5-4 in a Sunday twin bill before traveling to Brooklyn for a postponed NL matchup with the Dodgers. Bucky Walters seeks his eighth win. Vic Lombardi slated for the Dodgers. Joe Beggs earned the opener win. Bobby Adams drove in three on a late homer. Johnny Mize belted two homers for the Giants as 33,123 fans watched.

House Sox St. Louis Boston Braves Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Hank Borowy Hank Wyse Giants Johnny Mize Cincinnati Reds New Yorkers Joe Beggs Harry Gumbert Bob Usher Grady Hatton Virgil Abernathy Minneapolis New York Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Bridge Bucky Walters Vic Lombbardi Bobby Adams Land Dave Koslo Gene Junior)Thompson

How They Stand and Yesterday's Baseball Results

National League results show Cincinnati 8 5 over New York 8 4 and Chicago 11 3 over Philadelphia 8 1 with St Louis 2 Boston 0. American League reports Cleveland 2 7 and Washington 4, Chicago 2 1 over New York 0 7 and St Louis 3 4 against Boston 2 11. Additional American Association scores include Indianapolis 12 15 and Milwaukee 1 2 with Kansas City 8 1 and Toledo 2 8. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at Chicago night and Washington at St Louis night among others. Mrs Doolittle of Columbus visits Glouster, sister-in-law Mrs Russell, formerly Zoe Andrews.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Louisville National League Pittsburgh American Association Club of Pet National Red Club L Pet Brooklyn Asen Pittsburgh Eee Boston Jas

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