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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
7
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The piece honors Lackey a longtime coach and mentor at Athens High who built teams through effort and unity. It recalls his early days at Grover’s with key figures like Harry and Grover, and highlights his philosophy That adversity strengthens resolve He promoted intramurals and a broad program focusing on physical welfare and character.
Kent State University cancels its 1943 football season and will suspend play for the duration. Head Coach Starn says the team will focus on other sports as long as enough male students are available.
In Chicago Gus Dorazio outpointed Lem Franklin while Freddy Fiducia faced cuts after a bout in New York. In Chattanooga Tony Galento stopped Gold Terror in the second round after a Jersey City start, with Bolden and other names listed in coverage.
Andy Hines was taken by ambulance to Grant Hospital on Sunday afternoon for treatment of a foot infection. Doctors operated, but a recurrence is expected requiring further hospital care. He is anticipated to stay about a week or ten days.
The season will see a tight schedule with little travel and only 15 games in a week. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1 as Fred Fitzsimmons pitched well, Gustine had four hits, including a triple. The Dodgers near the NL lead as idle days approach. three games in each league are set for tomorrow with key matchups including Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Detroit.
Chicago report says Lem Franklin the Cleveland heavyweight quits prize fighting after seven straight defeats in a comeback. His latest loss came to Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia in a ten round decision, Franklin failing to land a solid blow while holding an eight pound weight advantage.
Harry Stuhldreher, noted for building a top Wisconsin program, is named head coach of the College All-Stars. The Aug. 25 charity game at Dyche Stadium in Evanston will pit the All-Stars against the NFL champion Washington Redskins. Mrs. Raymond Robinson attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs. George Lenigar in Chauncey, visiting her ill mother Mrs. Lewis Duncan in Chesterhill.
National Brooklyn 4, Pittsburgh 1 was the sole game in the schedule. American Association St. Paul 1-1 Columbus 0-0 Minneapolis 5 Toledo 4 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 3.
St Paul pitchers Clay Smith and Art Herring tossed 1 0 games to blank Columbus 1 to 0 twice, boosting their season shutout total to eight and their recent win streak to 10 in 16. Milwaukee moved into second after beating Indianapolis 5 to 3, with a protest over two runs. Minnesota rose to third as Toledo fell to fifth. St Louis defeated Kansas City 5 to 0.
Summary of top performers across leagues includes Dahligren batting .367 for Philadelphia and Camilli leading runs with 34 for Brooklyn. Herman of Brooklyn drives in 36 RBIs, Musial tops hits with 57 for St. Louis, and DiMaggio has 7 home runs for Pittsburgh. Newsom and Sewell share pitching with 61 games combined.
The 75 year old skater and circus tutor recalls a Latonia skating race with three jockeys and tight boots. He recounts John W Gates betting $420000 on Sysonby at Brighton Beach in 1905 earning $92000 for the winner while noting other bets and a horse fall.
Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie will test new players during a three day exhibition tour with Camp Atterbury Indiana Fort Benjamin Harrison and Great Lakes. Pitcher Jack Niemes impressed in his debut and Daii Clay new outfielder joins Indianapolis camp to play centerfield. Lonnie Frey and Bucky Walters stay behind due to medical reasons but are set to rejoin before the Cubs NL opener Friday.
A Camp Barkeley feature profiles Pvt. Fred D. Schleicher 22 from Cleveland Ohio University heavyweight wrestling champion and football tackle. The 6 foot 3 inch 212 pound trainee lifts 2700 pounds in saddle lifts and handles 400 pound ice blocks. Schleicher aims to be a physical education instructor and does not plan to wrestle professionally.
Midwest coaches across Ohio Nebraska Minnesota and Oklahoma plan full schedules despite manpower limits. Freshmen used, service trainees bolster teams as Big Ten reshapes schedules to focus on regional foes. Notre Dame retains key rivals while facing V-12 trainees and Great Lakes Sailors.
GLOUSTER Plans are under way to dedicate the Honor Roll for service men who are Church of Christ members or Sunday School attendees. The dedication service will be held at the church next Sunday evening. Eligible service men should have their names submitted promptly to Rev. Co. B. Tigner or committee members. Further program details will be announced later.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church for Miss Golda Lawrence who lived in Long Bottom most of her life. Burial followed at Sand Hill Cemetery beside her parents. Relatives attending included Elizabeth McCall, Draper and Mrs Davis of Coolville, Merl Stevenson and family, and Mrs Glenna Haskins of Byesville. Army personnel visitation noted with Osborns at Fort Bragg and Camp Livingston visits by Edwin Coleman.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Marks of Wilkesville spent Sunday with her brother here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jarvis moved into the Fred Kessler property. Perle Hollingshead and family moved into James Faught property. Mrs. Florence Chalfan and daughter of Sugar Creek visit sister Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson and two children of Springfield. Everett Osler spends days with his sisters in Sabina and Washington. Georgia Faught spending days with sister Mrs. Ben Brown in Jackson. Mrs. Alice Ward and son of Langsville visit relatives here. Maggie Cardwell, Janey Osler, Florence Chalfan and daughter spent time with their parents, the A. H. Williams family in Wellston.
Ezra Weaver expresses thanks to all who responded to his request for a Life Magazine copy. He notes he has received several copies and invites further deliveries or bringing a copy to him.
Glouster district faced two severe electric storms Sunday with heavy downpours. Flooded streets and sidewalks backed into basements as storm sewers failed. Mayor Williams and Councilman Rogers toured areas noting damage to victory gardens and paved streets while Street Foreman Waldeck led crews removing mud and debris on Monday.
Glouster Garden Club plans a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs EF H Taylor. Saturday visitors include Mr and Mrs J A Goddard Somerset and their son Pfe Sam and Mrs Goddard of New Jersey Lieut Dale Goddard Big Springs Tex a Bombardier School graduate Mrs Glenna McKinney and Joan Morris returned from Zanesville. Akron round of visits features Mrs Fred Smith and Nellie Smith.
Cpl. Cloyd Clem ens reports two Trimble Township servicemen, Robert Morrison and Bill McAfoose, have been transferred from Clearwater Florida to Lincoln Air Base for a course in airplane mechanics.
Trimble mayor announces a Thursday blackout with no curfew. The first bell signals the blackout and residents must extinguish all lights. The second bell will signal all clear and lights may be turned on.
Major Lowell Burnell and Mrs Burnell visited Glouster on leave from military duty. They will stay at home and with his parents in Nelsonville before returning to Fort Knox. Cpl Robert Clark completed a six week course at New River and returns to Quantico for an eight week program. Pfc James Steadman finished an eight week course at Arkansas State College and is transferred to Orlando for office work in the Air Corps.
Alex Vaido Sr. 60 of Hunterdon died June 2 in Holden West Virginia from spinal meningitis. He worked at Island Coal Creek Co Mine 267 Hunterdon thirty five years before shutdown. He is survived by his wife and eight children Irene Theresa Rose Alex Eleanor Steven Anna Lou John. one son predeceased him. He leaves two brothers John Cleveland Vaido Joe Vaido and sister Anna all in Hungary. funeral held in Holden with wife at bedside.
Cleveland adds Pat Seerey 20 year old outfielder from Wilkes Barre as Hank Edwards injury opens room in the outfield. Seerey hit .303 at Cedar Rapids after 23 games with Wilkes Barre where he batted .256 and led the league in RBIs with 22. Indians prepare for a five game series with the St Louis Browns.
Babe Dahlgren of the Phillies and Vernon Stephens of the Browns continue atop the major league batting charts. Stephens, back from induction, sits at .369 to lead the American League. Dahlgren holds a .367 mark and a wide NL lead. Oris Hackett is second in the AL at .343, up thirteen points.
An old fashioned serenade was held at the H. M. Kasler home in Trimble Saturday night for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Kasler who wed on June 4. Attendees included numerous Kaslers and relatives from Athens Bart and Cleveland, with extended family and friends listed among the guests.
A public meeting of all interested in promoting the Old Settlers' Reunion will be held Wednesday night June 9 at 8 o'clock in the mayor's office. Business people are urged to attend and committee members are announced.
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