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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
7
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Brooklyn dives from first place after a rough stretch marked by misplayed balls at short and a lack of clear lineup. Leo Durocher has not played this season as Bart, Bartley Bragan and Vaughan rotate, while Chicago and St. Louis split games amid weather disruptions and late rallies across the circuit.
National leaders include Dahlgren of Philadelphia with a .367 average and Camilli of Brooklyn leading in runs with 34. Herman of Brooklyn tops RBIs with 36 and Musial of St. Louis has 57 hits. Russell of Pittsburgh leads triples, DiMaggio of Pittsburgh has 7 home runs, Gustine of Pittsburgh has 5 stolen bases. Newsom and Sewell pace pitching with 61 wins. Sam Rice noted for Washington remarks about a blank contract and Clark Griffith handling his salary.
Baseball standings and results include Pittsburgh 18 New York 1 and 7 0, Cincinnati 4 Boston 3, Brooklyn 4 Chicago 3, Philadelphia at St Louis, New York 2 St Louis 1, Boston 3 Chicago 2, Philadelphia 12 Cleveland 5, Washington 5 Detroit 1 and 8 4, plus postponed games Columbus at St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee at Milwaukee Indianapolis 3 0, Minneapolis 14 Toledo 1 and 4 3.
Cincinnati Reds acquire 23 year old outfielder Dain Clay from Bill Cox owner of the Phillies. Clay will join the Reds for a four game series in Chicago beginning Friday. Charlie Brewster is sent to replace him. Clay batted about .280 for Rochester in the International League this season.
Mrs Lawrence Colbert entertained her card club Friday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Wanda McAllister Mrs John Bartels and Mrs Earl Faires. A salad course was served to a list of fourteen guests including Mrs Maude McAllister Mrs Gar net Andrews Mrs Joe Wolf Mrs Irene Williams and others.
Worthy Matron Lena E. Davis announces visitors night for Thea Chapter OES on Tuesday June 8. Special guests will be the Min near Chapter of Guysville. After the session refreshments will be served.
Column notes Col. Dick Hanley on football's role for entertaining and toughening youths amid armed forces. Mentions Tulsa Tribune line on Beat the Yanks scribes and Cubs Dodgers race. References Hubbell one hitter, Ensign Cannon discus record tied to Navy grub, with other sports chatter.
Cincinnati tops Boston 4 3 in 14 innings as Eddie Miller drives in the decisive run with bases loaded after a long extra inning marathon. Elmer Riddle and Nate Andrews pitched well, with McCormick Homers tying the game in the ninth. Reds to face Camp Atterbury Camp Benjamin Harrison and Great Lakes Navy before Cubs series.
Chase Circle of Ruth gathered at Mrs Grace Woodyard and Miss Pauline Woodyard on Thursday for lunch and a program with 14 attendees including Mrs Emma Robinson and Mrs Mary Chase. Next meeting set for July 1 at Mrs Pauline Martins home.
Sam Angott trains in Washington and prepares for a Madison Square Garden bout with Henry Armstrong. He vows to reclaim the lightweight title, boasting several past decisions over Bob Montgomery and readiness to prove himself. The Cleveland Indians also return from eastern games, in sixth place, after a rough tour with limited success and key homers by Salveson Cullenbine and Boudreau.
The 15 round bout at Cleveland Stadium Tuesday night could award 18 000 to 20 000 in purses and 75 000 in gate as Little Jimmy Bivins defends against Floyd Marshall in a season outdoor card. Both fighters beat Ezzard Charles and Anton Christoforidis recently with Bivins aiming to make 175 pounds.
Gunder Haegg arrives in New York for National AAU Championships after a workout in New Orleans. Ensign Hugh S. Cannon sets a world discus mark of 174 feet 10 inches in Ches at the Metropolitan AAU meet. Frank Wickhorst named head of naval aviation physical training in Washington. Carl Hubbell earns his 250th NL win in Pittsburgh as he nears his 40th birthday. Count Fleet wins Belmont Stakes by 30 lengths to claim the triple crown, with Withers and mile race records noted and a $15 912.02 minus pool due to the track’s $2.10 payout rule.
The Glouster Ladies Auxiliary met in Legion Hall to discuss Community Service as part of two special meetings this month. Rev. C B Tigner spoke on service ideas. $5 was voted for Garden Club beautification. next gathering set for June 17.
James Bulloch was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital to have a well removed from his scalp. He returned home the same day and is reported getting along satisfactorily. His brother John Bulloch accompanied him. Alfred Wright of Hollister came home from a Logan hospital Friday evening after ten days with pneumonia. He is reported improved but still critically ill.
Mayor Thomas Williams calls a meeting of the Civilian Defense Council in the mayor’s office Wednesday at 7:30 PM to plan the proposed blackout Thursday night. He asks all who helped with the prior blackout and others willing to assist Thursday night to attend, with volunteers welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kay of Detroit and Hollister celebrate as their son Kenneth H. Kay, now stationed at Camp Campbell Kentucky, receives his sergeant's rating on June 1, his mother's birthday.
Glouster residents travel to Columbus for jobs and family visits. Clyde Sellars joins Lazarus Ladies Sportswear in Columbus while Anabelle Weymueller contemplates returning to Tiltonville teaching. Others visit relatives in Newark, Tiltonville, Xenia, Baltimore, and Southern California as plans unfold.
Republicans will hold a meeting at the May or's office in Glouster Tuesday evening to fill vacancies on the municipal primary ticket. The gathering invites all interested Republicans to attend as nominations are set for the August primary.
Miss Inez Dusz daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Dusz Trimble Heights wed William Kasler son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Kasler in Glouster at the Church of Christ parsonage. Rev C B Tigner officiated. The couple were joined by Miss Faye Grigsby and the bride’s sister Mrs Mary Thomas. The bride is a Jacksonville Trimble High School graduate.
Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis 5 3 and 3 0 to snap the Indians four game lead in the American Association. The Brewers rose to third place while Columbus moved to second and Toledo dropped to fourth after Minneapolis swept a twin bill. Louisville at Kansas City and Columbus at St Paul were postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey hosted a birthday supper for their son Pvt. Russell E. Humphrey on furlough from Camp Van Dorn Mississippi. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Humphrey, Judy, and many relatives and friends from the Humphrey, Cavey, Hooper, Bailey, Bonar and Lehew families.
Members of the Men's Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ are urged to gather at the parsonage Wednesday at 7 15 PM for a county meeting in Chauncey. Cars will provide transport. Also the Daughters of St George Club will meet at Mrs Sophia Hintons home Tuesday evening June 8.
Andrew Cavello, 19, was reported missing in action after a torpedoed convoy ship, from which he had been rescued earlier. He had returned home on furlough to spend time with his parents on Oakdale Road near Gloucester before again returning to service.
A partial list shows Democratic candidates Thomas Williams for mayor and Mrs. Elizabeth Chute for clerk with William Winefordner and C. G. Lunsford for council. On the Republican side Emmett Rogers seeks mayor with Mrs. Nona Craft for treasurer and Rose land Hoffman and Mike Thompson for council. C. B. Vernon Ernest Parker and John Binderbasin appear for board of public affairs. Both parties anticipate a full slate before filing deadline.
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