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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
11
The rookie sensation Jesse Frey helped the Dodgers take control of third place as they beat the Senators 14 to something in Boston. The American league game included notable hits and a late rally, with Te Ya and UluD cited among the writers’ notes on the day.
Amid suspensions and uncertain plans in the Southeastern Conference, Alabama Georgia Tech and Tennessee face disrupted schedules. Several programs including Mississippi and Mississippi State have been suspended and Army cadets may be used to fill rosters. Experts cite a bleak outlook for fall football as conferences weigh altered study demands and eligibility rules.
Yale seeks to stage up to 12 football games in the largest schedule yet for the program. Athletic Director Ogden Miler says the effort faces arranging difficulties but aims to broaden athletic opportunities. Open dates include Sept 18 Oct 2 24 and Nov 20 with Harvard withdrawal shifting plans.
Chicago morning game looms as Reds rest staff with Vander Meer or Derringer to start. Great Lakes Naval Training suffered its first defeat this season after beating Camp Atterbury and Fort Benjamin Harrison teams, with Cincinnati edging Navy sailors 6 to 10 in a tense late contest.
Hanover, N H AP Haegg seven world records for foot runners of all time today stated he may retire after a successful American campaign If he fails to set records he plans to return to Sweden and compete again He is set to debut against Greg Rice in the 5 000 meters at the AAU championships in New York June 20 Haegg has arrived with most opponents in service and is staying at Dartmouth College after a long voyage from Sweden He wrestles with weight and sleep before workouts aiming for his ideal 150 pounds
Lou Nova the California heavyweight with a shaved head resumes action tonight against Paul Hartnck in a six round bout at Athens. Manager Ray Carlen says a bout with Lee Savold in Chicago on June 28 is planned, with future pushes on to Jimmy Bivins Mauriello and a Cleveland showdown. The card starts at 6 30 oclock at Meigs Field ball yard.
Southpaw Bob Williams, 24, pitched a no hit game for New Orleans in a Southern Association contest against Chattanooga last night. Williams walked seven men but kept the ball in the strike zone, expressing hope to stay in the league and play down here.
Milwaukee hosts a rough night as the Columbus Red Birds overpower the Brewers 10 to 4 with strong offense led by a seven-run fifth inning. Frank Secory collects four singles in four trips as Milwaukee struggles to contain Columbus.
The St. Louis Browns defeated the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1 at Lakefront Stadium, earning their second win in as many games. Johnny Niggeling earned the decision after seven strong innings, with relief by George Caster who unwisely walked a batter to load the bases before Chubby Dean ended the threat. Don Gutteridge started the Browns’ first tally with a leadoff double, later scoring on Mike Kreevich’s single. The Indians tied moments later on an unearned run in the third, but could not push ahead, as the Browns held on for the victory. The clubs were tied atop the standings, with the series to continue tomorrow at the same ballpark.
Ring veteran Novikoff calls for home runs as Livie loses a 10 round decision to Joe LaMotta in Forbes Field to a 21,087 crowd. Verdict split among judges amid boos. Novikoff hints hot hitting streak could follow if Cubs star Lou Novikoff joins four or five homers in a row.
A fragmented sports roundup lists players and stats from Point Pleasant and Brooklyn with batting runs home runs and other measures. Names such as Sm, Camili, Coli, and DiMagio appear amid league contexts and historical notes on baseball and track related figures and events. The piece weaves in references to Musial and Hambletonian and notes costs for saliva testing and war-era details.
Former featherweight champ Mike Melloise, training at Suloan's in Niagara Falls, seeks a new fight. Manager Bade Walker says no opponents lined up. Melloise targets MacArthur Stadium in Brooklyn next week. War-time bids and matchmaker attention noted. other boxing and sports snippets included.
The Notre Dame backfield star and later coach Chevigny was named first lieutenant in the U.S. Marines. He will be assigned to Camp Eliot.
Jimmy Conzelman first left the Chicago Cardinals for the St. Louis Browns. Hobie Cahn, 40, longtime NFL official, announces retirement saying the game is too fast and rugged for his age. He may stay on as a league adviser.
Chauncey and Mrs. Erle Bridgewater of Chauncey report encouraging news about their son Lieut Erle Bridgewater who was seriously injured in a January airplane crash at Camp McCall North Carolina He is expected to remain in hospital for some time but his condition is improving slowly His wife Virginia Mequade Bridgewater is with him and his mother has visited him after the accident The young officer values letters and visits from friends
City Building session attended by Mayor W D Hines and Clerk Jack Meatferty. Council members C W Ferrer Carl Shafer Luther Cruik Hank Joseph Chine and William Patti present. John Smart absent. Esther Class of Chauncey ME church to meet tonight at Mex Wine Skinner Mill St. Government order to stream no lighting fixtures will save 2500 93000 tons of metal in 1943.
The CHAUNCEX quarterly gathering of Athens County Church of Christ men met at the First Church of Christ in Chauncey on Wednesday night with 536 attendees. Rev. Floyd Faust led song service, Rev. C Johnson spoke, and George arrows presided alongside Karl W Gardner as secretary. A social hour followed with chicken sandwiches, apple pie, ice cream and coffee. The next meeting is set for Athens.
Personal notes from Chauncey recount visits among locals and relatives in Columbus Bas ket Settlement Nelsonville and Cleveland. Delbert Canter returns from Camp Hood Texas on furlough. Mrs Ettien ill at home of John Taylor. Mrs Sweeney improving after weeks of illness. Various Chauncey residents and visitors noted. Services announced for Chauncey Church of God and The Plains Noene Church with Sunday School and youth programs led by local leaders. Reverend Frank Noe to preach both morning and evening at The Plains Church. school convenes at 9:30 with Carrie Channel superintendent.
Mayor W. D. Hines announced a citywide blackout in Chauncey with 100 percent participation by residents and businesses. Lights were out at the Strone tum Plant and at Mine 25 except for a few lights, as the Defense Council coordinated the drill.
Chauncey e and Mrs nette Dickerson of Chauncey are advised their son Sch Dickerson in the U S Navy has been transferred from Madison Wisconsin to Portland Maine for further training. Irene Craig Chauncey left to join her husband Frank Craig stationed with the Air Corps near Fresno California.
Henry Armstrong and Sammy Angott meet in a ten round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden drawing an expected 15,000 with gate receipts around 75 000. The promoter aims to settle a disputed 125 pound era as the fighters seek a comeback win and a shot at future titles.
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