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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1945

Page

17

Six Games Carded By Bobcats For 1940 Season

Ohio University Athletic Director Dance Peden announced a six game football schedule for the Bobcats with a potential additional game if opposition is found. Scheduled games include Bowling Green Western Michigan Cincinnati Miami Murray State Teachers and Baldwin Wallace. Most opponents will use Navy V-12 trainees, reducing travel, and Peden cautions the team will not World Series prospects but views the schedule as a necessary first step back on the gridiron.

Ohio University Dance Peden Bobcats Bowling Green Western Michigan Cincinnati Miami Murray State Baldwin Wallace Bobcat Ohio Wesleyan Denison Bob Yeats Ohio Dayton Don Murray State Oxford Berea

Woman Seeks Jockey Permit in Ohio Race Field

Mrs Wantha Davis of Chickasha Oklahoma 28 year old mother and wife of a serviceman becomes the first woman to apply to the Ohio racing commission for a jockey license She hopes to ride at Beal Park Grove City on the meeting’s final day Her submission includes clippings of her rides at Oklahoma and Nebraska fairs Jockeys Charlie Clark and Colin Kinsley weigh in with mixed support and caution for her chances at the saddle.

Columbus Ohio Racing Commission Wantha Davis Chickasha Okio Beal Park Grove City Oklahoma Nebraska Charlie Clark Colin Kinsley

Standings update across leagues with rain delays

National standings list Brooklyn 5 New York 4 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 5. American leaders Boston 1 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 3 Detroit 2 Chicago 4 Cleveland 3. Association shows Minneapolis 5 Columbus 1 St Paul 9 Toledo 7. Kansas City Indianapolis tied to rain. Milwaukee 6 Louisville 4.

National Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Chicago American Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Association Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Louisville National Club Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati W. L Washington Philadelphia Pek L. Pet Indianapolis Kansas City

Eight teams enter Ohio Wesleyan track meet at Selby Field

At Selby Field Ohio Wesleyan hosts an Ohio college track meet with eight teams Ashland Baldwin Wallace Bowling Green Case Denison Miami Oberlin and Wesleyan listing 101 men for events. In Akron amateur boxing action Tommy Jackson and Lalo Berezo headline a five round finale with other weight classes including Dave Marsh Whitey Fresh Willie McDougle and Nick Panatello. Ashland names Cloyce E Taylor head football and basketball coach succeeding A L Buckner who moves to Crawfordsville Ind.

Delaware Ohio College Ohio Wesleyan University Selby Field Ashland Baldwin-Wallace Bowing Green Case Denison Miami Oberlin Wesleyan Akron Tommy Jackson Cleveland Lalo Berezo Youngstown Akron Armory Dave Marsh Whitey Fresh Sandusky, O Willie McDougle Nick Panatello Cloyce E. Taylor Bryan, C Las Ashland High School Bryan Findlay College A. L. Buckner Crawfordsville Ind

Braves Swap Medwick Pyle for Kluttz in Pitch Shortage

In a move to bolster a bullpen thin Braves roster, Boston acquires outfielder Joe Medwick and pitcher Ewald Pyle from the Giants in exchange for catcher Clyde Kluttz. Reports also link the Braves to a cash deal with St Louis for Mort Cooper as Medwick and Pyle join Bob Coleman’s lineup aimed at steadying the field and outfield gaps.

Boston Boston Braves Tom Yawkey Red Sox Joe Ducky) Medwick Ewald Pyle Eddie Brannick New York Giants Medwick Braves Clyde Klutiz St. Louis Cardinals Mort Cooper Charles Red) Barrett Kluttz Bob Coleman Coleman Tommy Holmes St. Loui Cardinals Curt Davis Brooklyn Giants Minneapolis

Fullerton's Roundup: Racing News and Local Birth Announcement

National and local sports notes center on Bill Hulse, the Navy miler in Norfolk seeking workouts near Jacksonville. Morton Klein sparks a pony tournament at the Garden with a 183 prize pool split among players. A birth notice records the Patterson family's new nine pound son Chauncey at Millfield.

Hugh Fullerton New York Bill Hulse America Navy Gil Dodds A.A.U Norfolk Nave Nihane Arena Jacksonville Fla Bill Ston Dan Ferris Morton Desn Westrall Selby Slaughter Householder Miller Barstow Swanson Parsons Beckley Reed Merchant Mitchell Garrison Gubitz Shepard Banks Wolfe van Nostrand Kennard Landers Russell Shumway Noble Hollingsworth Musgrave Sanders Shirley Tribe McDaniel Barr Chadwick Dupler Oracle Rapp West Flowers Davis Chauncey Willie Patterson Millfield

Carroll Widdoes fires 70 in golf on Gray course

Ohio State football coach Carroll Widdoes shot a 70 on the University Gray course and confessed he would be happy with that score again on future Saturdays. The Yankees may need to call up Steve Kuk from Newark if a trade misses tonight's deadline. Lt. Joe Petritz, ex Notre Dame star, is assigned to Georgia pre night school public relations and comments on cadet athletic training and toughness.

Carroll Widdoes Ohio State University Gray Yankees Steven Kuk Newark Kuk

Funeral of Taylor Ridge Native Held Wednesday

Mrs. Walter Kempton died Sunday in Grant Hospital following childbirth. Funeral services were held in Chillicothe with burial there. Surviving are her husband, infant son Steven Wayne, mother Mrs. Elizabeth Dearth, a sister and three half brothers. relatives and friends from Taylor Ridge and Columbus attended.

Chauncey Walter Kempton Virginia Bur Hile Taylor Ridge Grant Hospital Columbhus Chillicothe Aeron Akron Metro Charles Ern Columbus Joanne Dearth Charles E. Dearth Navy Richard David Dearth Elmer Davis Shirley Cora Davis Jacksonville

Former UCLA Star to Rams Beckons Football Fans

Warren Kirkendall of Chauncey and Pvt Albert Kirkendall in Huntington WoVa share news of a new son. The Cleveland Rams sign former UCLA quarterback Bob Waterfield, husband of Jane Russell, to boost their roster. Waterfield, a three time all Pacific Coast Conference pick, served in the military and returns to college play after a medical discharge. He starred at UCLA and led the team to Rose Bowl success before entering service. Sylvester Hemmond’s Chauncey family notes their son Ernest Lanning, with the Sixth Marine Division, sustained severe injuries on Okinawa, including leg amputation. He was hospitalized in Oakland after Guadalcanal service.

Chauncey Warren Kirkendall Huntington WoVa Albert Kirkendall Fort Sam Houston Tex Cleveland Cleveland Rams National Professional Football League Bob Water Rfield U.C.L.A Jane Russell Waterfield Rams Chile Walsh Joe Davis Ram Uclater Charles Davis Tin Uclans University Georgia Ptc Clifford Davis Pic Fort Karl Davis Sta- Benning Austria Western Stars Sylvester Hemmond P.F.C. Ernest Lanning Sixth Marine Division Fourth Regiment Okinawa Shell Oakland California Guadalcanal

Banfield Seaman Clifford H Transferred to Pacific Area

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Clifford Banfield report their son Seaman Clifford H Banfield has been transferred from two years service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean aboard the USS Rhind to the USS Champlin in the South Pacific area.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Seaman l c Clifford H. Banfield South Pacific Seaman Banfield U.S. Navy Smithe Atlantic Mediterranean USS. Rhind U.S.S. Champlin

Church of Christ Plans Father’s Day Services

The Church of Christ will begin Sunday with Bible School at 9:00. Communion and preaching follow at 10:00. The sermon will be Repentance Unto Salvation. Evening YPS CE services are canceled for the summer due to stadium services at 8:15 p.m. Rev Tigner preaches The Conviction of Things Not Seen. Choirs from three churches rotate music and sermons.

Glouster B. Tigner Church of Christ Tigher A. G. Freeman Eugene Brown Methodist Church Chauncey— Church of Christ Perish Chauncey Church Jensie Jackson Trimble Fern Johnson Gilbert Courtney Glave Thompson Jai Greens Millfield

Northern Ohio Golf Championship at Manakiki

Wayne Lewis Jr. and Tommy Whiteway headline a field of 110 entries in the Northern Ohio Championship at Manakiki Country Club in Cleveland. Whiteway seeks his fifth title while Lewis Jr. returns as a 1944 titlist in a competitive field.

Cleveland

League Leaders and Batting Stats Snapshot

League leaders show Holmes of Boston with 392 runs and 80 hits while Lombardi of New York leads with 13 home runs. Elliott of Pittsburgh has 42 runs batted in and Olmo Barrett Nie man of Brooklyn Boston share stolen bases. Pitching leaders include Cooper of Boston and Ferriss Berowy tied with eight wins.

Jack Hand Associated Press Pittsburgh New York Giants Pirates Ball Voiselle Mel Ott Nat St. Louis Brookian Voiselie Phil Weintraub Nap Reyes Ott Ate Harry Fieldman Andy Han Sem Vaiselle Frankie Frisch Fordham Thoreough Bob Eliott Jeep Handley Ruccos al Gionfridda Handley Elliott Neegue Pittstsirgh Chicago Max Butcher Cubs Rip Sewell Xavier Rescigno Dodgers Brooks Frisch Phillies Boston Vince DiMaggio Dizzy Trout Vern Stephens Detroit St. .Louis Tigers Clem Hausmann Holmes Elliott Pittsburgh Lombardi Olmo Brooklyn Barrett Nieman M. Cooper Etcen Prew York Stirnweiss Stephens Louis Case Washington Ferriss Berowy

Chauncey Personals and Baseball Notes From Region

Chauncey relatives send birthday greetings from Chauncey and nearby towns. Keith Gloeckner of Athens visits his sister in Lower Plains. Dodgers and Pirates notes describe game results, players like Elliott and Gronfridde, and a doubleheader sweep placing the Buccos in first.

Chauncey Moss June Davis Breetings Charles Davis Germany Keith Gloeckner Athens Lower Plains Lawrence Shields ED Staney Dodgers Guy Dowler Kersburg W.a New York George and Fleazue Read Emma Gabriel AL Gionfriddo Bobel Sharon Cook Toledo Liott Pirates Gronfridde P. E. Cook Cubs Marvin Gabriel Elliott Mansfield Buccos Eael

Church of God Chauncey Sunday Services Schedule

Services at the Church of God Chauncey include preaching at 9 30 by Pastor Clarence Way. Sunday School led by Howard Pennell at 10 10. Young People's meeting at 6 15 pm led by Rute Lester and Bess Tope. Preaching service follows at night.

Chauncey

Sunday Services Schedule At Local Churches

Milard Kasler announces Sun day School at Bishopville Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. with preaching and communion at 1:00 p.m. Rev W D Robinson to deliver the sermon. Wiley Harris lists First Baptist Church services with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and devotionals at 11:00 a.m. Congregation will join in a union service at the stadium in the evening.

Bishopville Church Tthe Stadium

Oakdale Group Meets For Program Tuesday

Oakdale Friendship Circle met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Betty Hufford home. Prize awarded to Mrs. Madge Harry. Guests and members listed include Miss Georgia Barnes Massachusetts and many Oakdale residents. A member on furlough described as released prisoner from German government. Lunch served after business session.

Glouster Oakdale Friendship Circle Betty Hufford Vox Madge Harry Trimble Pearl ‘Door Nell Hell- Anderson Leram Wednoliday Madge Harry Willian Georgia Barnes Massachusetts Prudy German Nott Annie Brunton Nora Lee Moore Della Loomis Rosa Love Virginia Moore Faye Nott Bernice Lowery Gertrude Jewell Lita Westfall Nell Hellyer Geneva}. Jewell Mae Losey Ruth Hook

Glouster Elks Plan Regular Initiation Sunday June 17

Glouster Aerie 468 will hold its regular Sunday initiation on June 17 and asks all members to attend with their new candidates. An Emblem Bay Class will also be held. Lunch will be served.

Glouster Glouster Aerie

Kittle Visits Parents During Seven Day Furlough

Flight Officer Charles Kittle and Mrs Kittle spent a seven day furlough with his parents in Mo and with her grandmother Mrs Sophia Nagle in West Overfield Massachusetts. He returned to West Overfield today and Mrs Kittle will remain there for the present.

Glouster Charles Kittle Kitttle West Overfield Mass Sophia Nagle Kittle

Veteran of Pacific Visits in Glouster

Ted Elson Stephenson a four year Pacific service veteran spends furlough with his mother Mrs George Vermanton and Mrs J J Stephenson in Walnut Hill Glouster Trimble area before returning to Cam Blanding Camp at the end of the furlough.

Veteran of Pacific Glouster St. Ted

Blower Refused Pacific Duty Because of Age

Mr and Mrs Thomas Blower received a letter from their son Corporal Raymond Blower stationed in Germany. He asked for transfer to the Pacific area but was told his age prevents it. He expects to remain with the army of occupation in Germany for several years.

Glouster Thomas Blower Cpl Raymond Blower Germany Pacific Army of Occupation

New Pastor Welcomed At Local Methodist Church

A large crowd greeted Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Brown at a Thursday reception in the church auditorium at 8 p.m. Miss Mable LeFeyer led the program with a piano duet by Sara Jayne Witham and Eileen Peugh. Supt. Thomas W. Figley welcomed the couple. both expressed thanks and said they hoped to aid church and community. Local clergyman Rev. C. B. Tigner offered warm wishes and Elizabeth Ells read, Sharon Rose played. Afterward, guests moved to social rooms for ice cream, cake and coffee, coordinated by several members.

Glouster Eugene Brown Church l Mable LeFeyer Sara Jayne Witham Eileen Peugh Thomas W. Figley Brown C. B. Tigner Church of Christ Elizabeth Ells Sharon Rose Co. B. Vernon Ansel Gamwell John S. Blower Carl Waiulsnn

Objectives of Kiwanis Are Discussed at Meeting

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club held its regular dinner meeting in the Hotel Gordon Gore room Tuesday evening. With no program prepared the after dinner hour was spent in a round table discussion of Kiwanis aims. Attending were Dr W D Witham Ben Goldberg Dan Kovach George W Rose and Marcela Jonay.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Goredon W. D. Witham Ben Goldberg Dan Kovach George W. Rose Marcela Jonay

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Plan Memorial Rites

The Charles Thomas Lodge LO OF and Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville announce a memorial service scheduled for Tuesday June 19, not Friday June 22. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited to attend and the public is welcome to be present.

Wendell Moores Have Week End House Guests

Harry W. Moore of Lower Plains and Staff Sergeant Melvin S. Moore with Florence Hysell of Athens were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell G Moore in Ravenna Ohio. Mrs Wendell Moore and her sons Roger and Richard joined them for a two week visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and Mrs W E Dicken in Athens. Florence Hysell is a sister of Mrs Wendell Moore.

Chauncey Harry W. Moore Lower Plains Melvin S. Moore Florence Hysell Athens Wendell G. Moore Ra!avenna Ohio Wendell Moore Roger Richard Harry Moore W. E. Dicken

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