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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1943

Page

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Lackey’s enduring impact on Athens High basketball and mentoring

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.

Lackey Uncle Harry Jace E Pe Crovers Iry Ag University Haspall Grover Dela Bobcats Bishops’ Court Athens Bulldogs Bulldog Har- Wise Pete McKinley Wises Mcinleys Athens High Larry

Kent State Cancels 1943 Football Schedule

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.

Kent Kent State Univerity Starn Navy Ny 1 Roberts Golden Flashes

Dorazio and Galento Score Wins in Featured Bouts

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.

Chicago Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Lem Franklin Cleveland Mate Bolden Cutte Freddy Fiducia New- A Chattanooga Tony Galento Jersey City The Gold Terror

Hines Rushed to Grant Hospital After Foot Infection

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.

Slouster Andy Hines Grant Hospital John 8 Blower Mtn

Full Slate To Resume Saturday in Major League Baseball

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.

Brooklyn Dodges Pittsburgh Pirates Fred Fitzsimmons Buccaneer Frankie Gustine Gustine Dodgers Wally Hebert Bob Bragan St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds St. Louis National Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington

Lem Franklin Quits Boxing after Seven Straight Losses

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.

Chicago Lem Franklin Cleveland Joe Louis Gus Dorazio Philadelphia

Stuhldreher Named College All Stars Coach

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.

Chicago Harry Stuhldreher University of Wisconsin Washington Redskins Dyche Stadium Evanston Glouster Raymond Robinson Chauncey Friday George Lenigar Lewis, Duncan Chesterhill Duncan Mrs. Lenigar

Baseball standings and results from yesterday

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.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis

St Paul Birds Blank Columbus For Twin Shutouts

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.

Associated Press St. Paul Twins Clay Smith Art Herring Wizards Minneapolis Columbus Red Birds Milwaukee Indianapolis Brewer Ownie Bush Mineapolis Toledo St. Louis Cards Kansas City

League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

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.

Dahligren Philadelphia Camilli Brooklyn Herman Musial St. Louis DiMaggio Pittsburgh Newsom Sewell

Skater Earle Reynolds Reveals Racing Past at Ice Rink

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.

New York Latonia Earle Reynolds John W Gates Anna Held Ted Sloan John W. Gates Sysonby Brighton Beach Avunrose Clark

Reds to Play Exhibition Games in Indiana and Great Lakes

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.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Camp Atterbury Ind Fort Benjamin Harrison Great Lakes Bill McKechnie Deacon Jack Niemes Brooklyn Dodgers Daii Clay Philadelphia Phils Indianapolis McKechnie Lonnie Frey Bucky Walters Lonnie New York Reds Cubs

Superman of Camp Barkeley Fred Schleicher shines as mighty traine

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.

TSGT Brendan Connelly Superman MRTC Fred D. Schleicher Co. A Med Adonis Charles Atlas Schleicher Ohio University Cleveland Albert A. Sabat Everett Moutray

Midwest Tracks Gridiron Hope Rings Amid War Shortage

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.

Ohio Nebraska Ami Minnesota Oklahoma Big Ten Midwest Great Lakes Iowa Sea Hawks Camp Grant Warriors Bailiwick Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio State Paul Brown Columbus Creighton University Toledo University of Detroit Gus Dorais Detroit Lions Illinois Northwestern Purdue Notre Dame Navy Southern California Stanford Army Georgia Tech Fighting Irish Great Lakes Sailors Iowa Seahawks

Church To Honor Men in Service

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 for Miss Golda Lawrence at Long Bottom

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.

Long Bottom Golda Lawrence Methodist Church Kreuther Pomeroy Sand Hill Elizabeth McCall Draper Davis Coolville Merl Stevenson Glenna Haskins Byesville

Log Cabin Valley Personal and Social Notes

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.

Log Cabin Valley Hiram Marks Wilkesville Fred Jarvis Fred Kessler Perle Hollingshead James Faught Florence Chalfan Sugar Creek Elizabeth Wilson Springfield Everett Osler Sabina Washington D. H Georgia Faught Ben Brown Jackson Alice Ward Langsville Maggie Cardwell Janey Osler A. H. Williams Wellston

Appreciative Reader Thanks for Life Magazine Copies

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 Ezra Weaver Life Magazine

Heavy Rains Hit Glouster and Vicinity

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 Thomas Williams Emmett Rogers Victory Gardens Jake Waldeck

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

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.

Glouster Garden Club EF. H. Taylor Esta Cunningham J. A. Goddard Somerset Pfe Sam Goddard New Jersey Dale Goddard Big Springs Texas Army Air Force Bombardier School Glenna McKinney Joan Morris Zanesville Frank McKinney John L. Morris Fred Morris Jimmie Greta Alexander Cleveland Orvil Miller Akron Fred Smith Ralph Steadman Columbus Nellie Smith Bellefontaine C. A .Pride Greenfeld

Service men transfer to Lincoln Air Base for airplane mechanics course

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 Plans for Thursday Blackout

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.

Glouster Underwood Trimble

Service Men of Glouster Area

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.

Glouster Lowell Burnell Burnell Nelsonville Fort Knox Cpl Robert Bob) Clark New River Quantico

Former Hunterdon Man Dies at Holden

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.

Glouster Alex Vaido, Sr Hunterdon Holden W. Va Island Coal Creek Co Irene Theresa Rose Columbus Alex Eleanor Steven Anna Lou John John Vaido Cleveland Joe Vaido Hungary Anna

Indians Acquire 20 Year Old Fly Chaser Seerey

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.

Cleveland Pat Seerey Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Wilkes-Barre Hank Edwards Tribe Edwards Jeff Heath Philadelphia M. H. Castle Seerey Indians Lakeland Fla Cedar Rapids Redskins Mike Rocco Buffalo International Otto Denning Eddie Turchin St. Louis Browns

Dahlgren and Stephens Retain Major League Batting Leads

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.

New York Babe Dahlgren Phillies Vernon Dahlgren Oris Hackett Cleveland

Tendered Serenade At Trimble Home

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.

Trimble H. M. Kasler William Kasler Sid Kasler Edna Betty Athens James McMullen Don Kasler Don Bart Kasler Dean Elden Kasler Norma Darlene John Howard Harlan Linscott Israel Linscott Marian Lynder Walter Sayre Nile Sayre Bertha Sayre Admiral Brown Homer Linscott Harmon Kasler

Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion Meet Set for June Ninth

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.

Jacksonville

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