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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1946

Page

17

Rookies Boost Cards and Dodgers as Hatten Shines

Dodgers lean on Joe Hatten's seven hits allowed and Ted Waks relief to beat the Pirates 7 to 0 while St Louis edged the Braves 8 to 3. Detroit, led by Virgil Trucks, moved within 10 1/2 games of Boston. Giants rallied to topple Reds 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds as rain halts half the schedule.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Joe Brooklyn Waks Dodgers Cards Hatten Anilor Pittsburgh Pirates Brooks Redbirds Bancroft Iowa Speedboy Dyer Wilks Red Barrett Boston Braves Tribe Wallis Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Virgil Trucks Boston Red Sox Cincinnat Ewell Blackwell New York Giants Reds Polo Grounders New York Yankees Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies

Davis and Hill kin in Cedar Port and Columbus visit

Mr and Mrs W G Davis are in Cedar Port this week with Superintendent Davis for a teachers meeting and plan to return Thursday. Mrs Ida Hill of Millfield met her grandson Ronald Hul in Columbus, arriving by plane to visit Ida Hill and Mr Ray Gardner in Athens Road.

Chauncey W. G. Davis Cedar Port Davis Chaunce-Davis Schools Chaunces Ida Hill Millfield Columbus Ronald Hul John D. Hill Arlington Ray Gardner Athens RD

Plains School Community Plans Sunday Church Program

The Plains School Community Room will host a Go To Church Sunday event this Sunday afternoon. The Plains 4-H Clubs the Junior and Senior Pollyannas lead the program with advisors listed as Mrs Wilma Darnell Jeannette Parfitt for juniors and Mrs Jeanette Tipton Mrs Altha Snyder for seniors.

Chauncey Plains School Plains

Chauncey Personal News Triplets and Visits Across Town

Chauncey area notices list Mr and Mrs Haatt Pettit of West Carrollton visiting relatives in Millfield and Concord. The Plains hosts include Mr and Mrs William Stalder and Mr and Mrs Heffken. Athens and Mullfield residents share Sunday and recent visits with local families and churchgoers.

Chauncey Haatt Pettit West Carrollton Bart Pettit Millfield Pettits Concord William Stalder the Plains Columabus Rose Blanche Frice Athens Louise Muzio Mullfield Anna Wiley and Son Clyde Carrie Channell Nazarene Church Myr Theodore Heffken Glouster Hattie Mirfgus James Grimes Philadelphia John Heffken Heber Channell Akron Ralph Channell Luther Wallace Lewisburg W. Va Charles S. Bradfield Gladys Williamson

Former Millfield Man Hurt in Berlin Jeep Crash

John R. Hill 19, son of Mr and Mrs John D Hill Arlington VA and formerly of Millfield, was among 17 soldiers injured when a jeep collided with an army truck carrying 25 men to billets from a downtown Berlin theatre. Three soldiers were killed. Hill suffered head and leg lacerations. He is the grandson of Mrs Ida Hill Millfield and Mr and Mrs Ray Gardner Athens Route.

Chauncey John R. Hill John D. Hill Cora Gardner Arlington Millfield War Department Berlin John Hill Ida Hill Ray Gardner Athens

Chauncey Residents Arrive Before Storm

A telephone call from the Rev Guibert Courtney said the Courtney family arrived in Detroit shortly before a freak tornado struck the city on Monday and all were safe. The Courtneys visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smittle in Detroit, former Chauncey residents, during their trip.

Chauncey Guibert Courtney Detroit Courtneys Ray Smittle

Condition Improves of Mrs Addie Leffler Tippie

The relief from illness is noted for Mrs Addie Leffler Tippie of E Main Street after a spell of scarlet fever and jaundice. Her condition is reported slightly improved.

Chauncey Addie Leffler Tippie E. Main St

Louis decisively defeats Conn at Yankee Stadium

Joe Louis dominated Billy Conn in eight rounds at Yankee Stadium, delivering a decisive knockout that left Conn battered and signaling the end of Conn’s boxing career. Louis, trim at 207 pounds, earned major purse share while promising no more fights this year.

Pittsburgh Louis Johnny Ray Billy Conn Billy Joe Louis Conn Yankee Ball Yard Billy Jeft Eddie Hagan Joe Louis Jb Big Negro Eddie Joseph Tinekeeper Joseph Jack O'Sullivan Frank Forbes Mike Jacobs Jolin Shout

Red Birds end skid with 1 0 win over Kansas City

Columbus broke a seven game losing streak by defeating Kansas City 1 to 0 behind Pete Mazar four hit pitching. In other action Minneapolis and Indianapolis split a doubleheader 7 to 1 in each game. Rain halted Louisville and Saint Paul game and postponed Milwaukee Toledo twin bill.

Columbus Red Birds Kansas City Pete Mazar Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Saints Lawsville Milwaukee Toledo

Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Leagues

Detroit blanked Philadelphia 3 to 0 in the lone American League game. Brooklyn routed Pittsburgh 7 to 0 while New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 3 and St. Louis defeated Boston 8 to 3 in the National League. American Association games included Minneapolis 7 Indianapolis 1 and Columbus 1 Kansas City 0.

L Pet St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Boston New York Detroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Bie Pet Brooklyn Chisago Cincinnati E ADK Pittsburgh Philadelphi Philadelphia Cincinnati American Association Inneapolis American League National League

Real Estate Transfers Across Gallipolis and Cheshire Areas

Real estate transfers recorded in Gala County include Emma Vers to Franklin Wagner 81 acres in Greenfield Township Finyd W Thomas to Ray H and Caroline M Thomas for lots 103 104 105 and 196 Mauck Addition Cheshire Walter M Gore and wife to Isaac H Watkins 350 acres in Addis on Everett and Esta Meyers to Charles and Pearl Berrs 23 acres Walnut Township Bernard Hoover to L C and Beryl Woodell 139 acres Raccoon Township Birdie Shoup and others to L C and Beryl Woodell 139 acres Raccoon Underground City Witwatersrand mine in South Africa noted as the world’s largest underground city with 4000 miles of shafts streets and avenues and capacity for about 190000 workers.

Gallipolis Gala County Emma “Vers Frankin Rov Wagnner Greenfield Finyd W. Thomas Ray H Caroline M. Thomas Mauck’s Addition Cheshire Walter M. Gore Isaac H. Watkins Addison Everett Esta Meyers Charles Pearl Berrs Walnut Township Bernard Hoover Too L. C Beryl Woodell Raccoon Township Birdie Shoup Raccoon

Red Hurler Loses Near No-Hitter Against Giants

New York headlines praised Ewell Blackwell as the Reds fell 4-3 to the Giants after Blackwell carried a three run lead into the seventh inning. Giants rallied late to spoil the near no-hitter, with Walker Cooper remarking on the pitcher’s control and endurance.

New York Ewell Blackwell Cincinnati Reds Giants Cincinnati Walker ‘Cooper

Louis earns vast purse in knockout of Conn

Joe Louis won by knockout against Billy Conn earning 577 700 dollars while Conn received 289 000 dollars. In their last ten meetings Louis made 154 404 dollars and Conn 77 202 dollars for the losses.

New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Louis Conn

Phillies release longtime outfielder Jimmy Wasdell

In a surprise move the Philadelphia Phillies granted Jimmy Wasdell his unconditional release. Wasdell, who hit .300 to lead all Phils last year, was released as a 10-year veteran.

Philadelpman Phillies Jimmy Wasdell Wasdell Phils

Indian Sale To Bill Veeck Is Imminent

Cleveland reports Bill Veeck plans to buy the Indians in a syndicate led by the ex Marine. Veeck says escrow funds and a formal offer exist, with a sale decision by stockholders soon. Price is estimated near 2 million, cash balance ready, and operational control could begin immediately after completion.

Cleveland APY Bill Veeck Cleveland Indians Tribe Veeck Milwaukee Brewers Indians Cleveland Baseball Co Alva Bradley Bradley I. F. Freiberger Lou Boudreau Rilot

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