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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1942

Page

8

Odds for .700 final percentage slip as Dodgers gain

Baseball standings shift with the Dodgers beating the Cubs 9-2 to extend their lead, while the Yankees idle. The Red Sox fall to the Indians 4-3 as the Senators beat the Browns 11-6. Detroit takes game one of a doubleheader, and the A's win 7-6 in the nightcap.

New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Chiago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Athletics Dodgers Chicago Cubs Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Pinky Higgins Detroit Philadelphia Thleties A's Cincinnati Reds Earl Naylor Ike Pearson Philadelphia Phils Bucky Waiters

Davis Lunch Downs Franks Place in City Softball Game

Davis Lunch defeated Franks Place 15 to 7 in City Softball League last night totaling ten hits. Mallett pitched for Davis Lunch, allowing nine hits while Norris led Franks Place with three hits. Tonight Davis Lunch faces Logans Book Store as first half champions. Lake Chauncey trip noted for Morrison family outing.

Davis Franks Briggs Gamblee F. Mallett Norris Davis Lunch Logans Book Store Davis Lunch Abrh Iliowieas Evans Davis Lynch Beverage Staley

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Mrs. Lizzie Barker of Nelsonville guests with her sister Mrs. Emma Gabriel in Lower Plains. Harold Blower of Millfield vacationing in Michigan for fishing. Garnet Blower and children from Millfield visit parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leake in Greens Run. DeWitt Walker of Chauncey ill with tonsillitis. Mary Lee and Donna Blower visit uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coey in Akron. Wilma McDonald of Glouster visits her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrer in Chauncey.

Lizzie Barker Nelsonville Emma Gabriel Lower Plains Harold Blower Millfield Michigan Garnet Blower Fred Leake Greens Run DeWitt Walker Chauncey Mary Lee Donna Blower W. D. Coey Akron Wilma McDonald Glouster Elizabeth Ferrer

Baseball scores from multiple games across leagues

Brooklyn 9 Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 2 are listed along with postponed Pittsburgh vs Boston. Detroit 11 Philadelphia 5 and 7 6, Cleveland 4 Boston 3 and Washington 11 St Louis 6. Association games Columbus 4 St Paul 2 Minneapolis 6 Toledo 2 Milwaukee Indianapolis postponed.

Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Louis Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee National Club L Pet Weer Wee Lee Ewanne Weeee New York American Club L. Pvt Acocen Cleveland Sen Wawe Wen Noon Eeenne Washington Eeeneee

Reds Bow to Phils as Lamanno Hurt in Loss

Cincinnati Reds drop a 4-2 decision to Philadelphia ending a five game win streak. Ray Lamanno injures his right thumb on a foul tip and heads to Cincinnati for tests. Bobby Bragan drives in two runs with a triple and a single as Earl Naylor holds the Reds to two runs. Bragan also catches Lonnie Frey attempting to steal. Elmer Riddle or Junior Thompson slated to start for Reds next against Braves' Salvo or Early.

Boston Ray Lamanno Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Reds Philadelphia Lamanno Ray Cincinnati Phils Redlegs Bucky Walters Ron Northey Max Marshall Walters Bobby Bragan Eric Tipton Earl Naylor Naylor Ike Pearson Bragan Danny Murtaugh Lonnie Frey Elmer Riddle Junior Thompson Manuel Salvo Tom Early Braves

Sunday Services in Chauncey Dover Area

The Chauncey Dover area lists Church of Christ services with Gilbert Courtney preaching at Greens Run 9 30 Chauncey 10 30 and Glaze Thompson at Taylor Ridge 9 30 Millfield 10 30. Rev Frank Noel preaches The Plains Nazarene Church 10 45 and 7 30 with 9 30 Sunday School led by Carrie Channell.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield Frank Noel Plains Nazarene Carrie Channell Florence Noel The Zion Baptist Church Guss Graham Graham Zaleski

Adventist group heads to Mount Vernon camp meeting

Mrs Doris Eisen Augie Mrs Esther Ferrer and children Chauncey Mrs How ard Stout and Mrs Paul Britton and children from Athens represent the Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church and depart for Mount Vernon for a ten day church camp meeting.

Chauncey Doris Eisenaugie Esther Ferrer Howard Stout Paul Britton Athens Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Mount Vernon

Sammy Angott Eyes Ray Robinson Bout In New York

Fullertons Roundup notes Angott risks a meeting with Ray Robinson in New York with speculation the challenger may look for a referee before the bout. Manager Charley Jones recalls how a prior knockdown near an official saved Angott in Philadelphia last year. Attendance at Saratoga trots has fallen due to gas limits and bad weather but is expected to rebound when the circuit returns next week.

New York Sammy Angott Ray Robinson Charley Jones Sammy Ray Philadelphia Saratoga

Asa Blanchard Celebrates 90th Birthday in Chauncey

Asa Blanchard, possibly Chauncey’s oldest man, marked his 90th birthday Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Byers. Friends gathered as Betty Dehmann, 15, baked the cake, and guests included Mary Byers, the Fiske family, the Dehmanns, Misners, and Richard Dehman. Uncle Asa remains in good health.

Chauncey Asa Blanchard Fred Byers Betty Dehmann Asa Mary Byers Charles Bud) Fiske John Henry Ernest Dehmann Betty Guy Patricia Ann Richard Dehman Theodore Misner

Tolliver Rites Held at Doanville

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Tolliver 67 wife of Elmer Tolliver were held at her Doanville home. Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated with Chauncey singers. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include husband two sons two daughters and several sisters and brothers.

Chauncey Catherine Tolliver Elmer Tolliver Doanville Marietta Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Greenlawn Clarence Earl Naomi Syx Charles Brooks Dayton William Wachenschawanz Columbus Guss Wachenschawanz Deanville George Slisher John Collins Sam Williams

Aged Resident of Chauncey Is Dead

Elijah Stevens Leland age 89 died Thursday at the home of his son in law and daughter in Chauncey after an extended illness. He lived with his daughter for six years. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at the Rivers home Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial Malta. Survived by wife Lavinia two daughters Jennie Rivers Chauncey and J E Brown Zanesville two sons William Zanesville and Elmer Chicago 13 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren.

Chauncey Elijah Stevens Leland Frank Rivers Mill St Leland Noble County Rivers Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Malta Lavinia Jennie Rivers J. E. Brown Zanesville William Elmer Chicago

Hamiltons apprised of sons service at Fort Leonard Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Tinker Hamilton of Lower Plains learn their son Pvt. Tinker Hamilton has been inducted and is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Friends may obtain his address from the parents. Paul Jackson Hamilton has returned to Norfolk Virginia after a five day furlough with his parents.

Chauncey Tinker Hamilton Lower Plains Pvt Fort Leonard Wood Paul Jackson Hamilton Norfolk

Initiation Set At Glouster Aerie Sunday

A group initiation for a class of candidates is planned Sunday afternoon at the Glouster Aerie located at 468 F. O. FE. Refreshments will follow the initiation and a large attendance is expected.

Glouster Glouster Aerie F. O. FE

25 Negroes Seen As Big League Caliber By Monarchs Owner

Kansas City Monarchs co owner J L Wilkinson says at least 25 Negro players in the Negro American League could reach major league status. He cites Satchel Paige as a top prospect and notes potential salaries and tryouts amid ongoing debates about integration in organized baseball.

Kansas City J. L. Wilkinson Kansas Ciy Monarchs William E. Benswanger Pittsburg Pirates Kenesaw Mountain Landis Monarch Satchel Paige Wilkinson Paige Satch Dean Brothers Bob Feller Schoolboy Rowe Josh Gibson Washington Homestead Grays Josh Babe Ruth

Front Runners National Batting and Pitching Leaders

Reiser of Brooklyn leads national batting with 353 runs and 11 hits in the season. Mize of New York tops home runs with 19 and 75 runs batted in. Williams of Boston leads batting with 350 and 84 runs. Spence of Washington has 138 hits and Borony of New York 10 1/0 pitching wins.

Reiser Brooklyn Ott New York Mize Medwick French Williams Boston Spence Washington Case Borony

Redbirds Benefit From Shortened AA Program

In a weather cut program two games were played. Harry Kelley pitched three hit ball for Minneapolis as the Millers beat Toledo 6 to 2. Harry Brecheen relieved in St Paul and helped the Redbirds defeat the Saints 4 to 2. Milwaukee weather postponed a Brewers Indianapolis doubleheader.

Associated Press Harry Minneapolis Harry Kelley Millers Toledo Madhens St. Paul Harry Brecheen Columbus Redbirds Saints Milwaukee Brewers Indianapolis

Corning Social Notes Highlight Local Clubs and Births

Sherwood Rebekah Lodge hosts monthly birthday party after Friday meeting. Ace-High club held a Wednesday gathering with Euchre prizes for Myrta Hickok, Lee Thomas, Thelma Frasure, and Josephine Hermey. Guests included Viola Rogge of Crookesville and others. luncheon served by Mrs. Craig. Altar Society plans convent cleaning on Aug 6. Birth announced: Dr. Emmett Dunlap and wife welcomed a daughter in San Diego Texas. grandparents named. Victory Club hosted by Mrs. Bernade Standish with attendance from local residents.

Corning Sherwood Rebekah Lodge Beulah Craig Euchre Myrta Hickok High Shore Lee Thomas Thelma Frasure Josephine Hermey Low Viola Rogge Crookesville Florence Hampson Mable Grey Margaret Baird Fern Post Hazel Edwards Edna Dunlap Jean Wilson Mrs. Craig Vern Dunlap Emmett Dunlap San Diego Texas Mrs. Dunlap Elizabeth Gray

Cruikshank Family Weekend Visits West Virginia Kin

Luther Cruikshank and son Chauncey and Leslie spent a weekend visiting relatives in West Virginia. They stayed with William and Mrs Blizzard in Winfield, with Alfred Cruikshank in Chessapeake, and with Flora Myers in Point Pleasant. Chauncey Harvey and sister Mary DewiChauncey were in Lancaster for their cousin Lizzie Moody’s illness, which improved Thursday. Mrs Harvey returned home, Mrs Dew remained at Moody home. Panama Canal traffic in June 1941 included 290 ocean vessels and 59 small vessels.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Leslie West Virginia Winfield William Blizzard Chessapeake Alfred Cruikshank Point Pleasant Flora Myers Noah Harvey Mary DewiChauncey Lancaster Lizzie Moody Harvey Dew Moody Panama Canal

Stan Musial’s Somersault Shaped Cardinal Outfielder’s Career

The piece recalls Stan Musial’s early career shift from pitcher to outfielder after a shoulder injury. It details his Minor League success in 1941 across three leagues, his rapid rise with Rochester and Springfield, and his breakout with the St. Louis Cardinals as a young, steady hitter on the verge of stardom.

Stan Musial St. Louis Cards NEA New York St. Louis Cardinal Musial DeLand Pennsylvania Columbus Red Birds Cardinal Burt Shotton Shotton Rochester Cardinals Brooklyn

Residence Changes Reported in Local Notices

Ben Evans and family relocate from L. A. Faires on Main to Pickering on Broad vacated by Colleys. Colleys move to Mrs. Harold Kinney residence across the street. Harry Trasin and wife move from Ann Klingo property on Maple to L. A. Faires house vacated by Evans.

Glouster Ben Evans L. A. Faires Main St Pickering Broad St William Colley Colleys Harold Kinney Harry Trasin Ann Klingo Maple St Evans

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Bridge Club

Mrs. John S and S Blower hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with a chicken dinner at Main St home. High score winner was Mrs. B R Angle, second to Miss Ann Dennison, and consolation to Mrs. L W Ley. Guests included Mrs. Ray White and Miss Dennison among many members. The Eskimo language note adds a remark on warfare.

L. K. Heiskell L. FE. Richardson T .A Noon A. H. Chute C. A McDonald Herman Atlas Josephine Hedfelt

Union Church Meetings to Start at Glouster Sunday

Glouster churches plan six weeks of union services at the stadium starting Sunday evening. Rev. A G Winkle and Rev C B Tigner lead. music by the high school band. no offerings. If rain, services move to the Methodist Church. Family Day at Church of Christ with Joseph story sermon cited. Norman Walton Burmeister of Cleveland jailed after unsafe operation charge.

Union Glouster Churches of A. G. Winkle Methodist Church C. B.tigner Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Winkle Raymond Connett Methodist Cherry St Tigner John S. Blower Church Bible School Joseph Norman Walton Burmeister Cleveland Thomas Williams

Kittrells Vacation Trip Prompt Local Kroger Manager Change

Mr and Mrs H L Kittrell and their two children depart for a two week visit to Cincinnati and nearby areas. In the interim James Slottsberry Caldwell serves as manager of the local Kroger store.

Glouster H. L. Kittrell Cincinnati Mr. Kittrell James Slottsberry Caldwell Kroger

Family notices from Hollister and Ft. Lewis arrivals

Hear From Son GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Jack Rothery of Hollister report a cablegram from son Jack serving overseas in the U S Navy saying he is well and would like to hear from friends. GLOUSTER Pvt Frank Love of Ft Lewis Wash came Wednesday to stay until Aug 5 with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Love.

Southpaws Musial Stanley Frank Muaial Glouster Jack Rothery Hollister Jack U. S. Navy Frank Love Ft. Lewis, Wash Carl Love

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