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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1943

Page

8

Tight scramble in the American League pennant race

The American League pennant chase tightens as eight clubs are within eight games with six within 2 1 2 games. The Indians climb from seventh to third, Red Sox drift toward the top, White Sox fall to a last place tie, and Yankees Senators duel with wins in doubleheaders.

Pson Bailey Press Sports Writers Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox St. Louis New Yankees Washington Senators Yanks Ington New York

Picnic Cancelled in Picnic Cancelled USTER The Orphan Class

The Methodist Church group met at Mrs. John Binder’s home with new president Mrs. Lester Zim presiding. Officers elected include Kathryn Seiler vice president and Mrs. Ernest Parker treasurer. A white elephant sale was planned, funds to be used for members and tobacco crystals, with a social hour and lunch.

Ansel Gam Lester Zimmer Mwell Ernest Parkin Wade Oo. Bailey

Standings Muddle Reflects Early Baseball Scores

A cluster of baseball results shows teams such as Brooklyn New York Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Detroit Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City and St Paul with varied inning counts and end conditions. The record lists multiple matchups including Chicago over St Louis and Boston over Philadelphia amid scattered scores and end of fifth inning calls.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit St. Nea Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Nationa Club Pittsburgh Es Philadelphia A New York Ee Sesesae la Pet

Haegg defeats Rice to halt 65-run victory streak in 5000

Sweden's Gunder Haegg beats American Greg Rice by 40 meters in the 5000 meter National AAU championship as 19,000 spectators watch. Haegg clocked 14:48.5, over a minute slower than his world record. New York A C preserves team title. Gil Dodds wins 1500 meters.

New York Gunder Haegg Sweden Greg Rice Haegg New Hampshire Rice Merchant Marine Academy

Boy Scouts Plan Evening Hike and First Class Swimming Test

The Scouts meet at seven in the Scout room then hike to Oakdale at 7 15 for a first class swimming test. Those opting out may join a wiener roast with escorts including Earl S Johnson and other adults. Guests include Thomas Williams Jr and several Mrs. names.

Glouster Oakdale Earl S. Johnson

Haegg Showmanship and Baseball Notes Spotlight

ULLERTON'S ROUNDUP notes Gunder Haegg's showman appeal in yesterday's race while hinting his post race attitude may limit future Haegg Rice clashes. Greg Rice eyeing speed but timing uncertain amid maritime service constraints. Hal Trosky's comeback bid is mentioned as a rare headache free 1943 Indians return. Navy Lt Larry French and oilman Jimmy play weekend sandlot baseball for South Oaks, with proceeds to American Legion. Garden and radio appearances bring local recognition to Cooper.

York Gunder Haegg Rice Gander Martime Greg Larry French Navy Jimmy South Otaks American Legion Cooper

Pirates Rally On Late Innings To Sweep Reds Twinbill

In Cincinnati, the Reds fall to the world champion Cardinals by night, then lose a doubleheader to the Pirates in smoky Pittsburgh. Elbie Fletcher belts a three run homer as Ed Heusser tires in the second game, with Rip Sewell winning opener and Xavier Rescigno sealing the nightcap.

Burgh Reds Tole Pirates Phillies Bost Roy Rowe Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Augie Galan St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Buccos Elbie Fletcher Johnny Vander Meer Ed Heusser Elechnie Joe Beggs Truett Rip” Sewell Jack Hallett Navy Xavier Rescigno Johnny Lanning Scdeus Shaw & A McCormick Mesner Miller Wincatae Mueller Cnnenans Belo Fletcher ING Rs Tetala Ccucucsa Beggs Cipcianats Pittsburgh Walker Frey DiMaggio Elliott Lopez O’brien Vander Meer Pittsburch Sewell Pinelli Barlick Sears Cincinnati AB POA BION BO Hxaces Geene Williams Tere Piarshes Warner Diesenechon Sestins Barrett Patieee Fletcher Cape Ack Podjagny Gustine Wyrostek DePhillips Baker Marshall Coscarart Hallett Heusser Shoun Lanning Rescigno Stone Columbus AB Bergamo Antonelli Sturdy Cullop Btumot Wieczorek Heath Eneecoase Oloel Aves Creel McLain Garagiola Anne Louisville AB Albright Campbell Browne Garrison McBrrnce d Barath Heneee Benjamin Rebel Popowski Een Ecenne Brown aRan Columbus Stumpf Verban Albright McBride Sac Brown

Carl Gladden Dies After Stroke While Fishing in McConnelsville

Carl Gladden died Saturday after suffering a stroke while fishing at McConnelsville. Funeral services were held there this afternoon. He was an uncle of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of this city and was well known in the community.

Glouster Carl Gladden McConnelsville Gladden Charles Williams

Victory Olympiad proposed for Western Hemisphere sports

Jamaica official Herbert G. Macdonald proposed a postwar Victory Olympiad among Western Hemisphere nations to celebrate Axis defeat and boost Pan American solidarity. He plans to discuss with Avery Brundage in New York and outlined a World Olympics style event with host nation cooperation and a selection committee.

Philadelphia Herbert G. Macdonald Jamaica Olympic Association Jamaica Babe Ruth Ellsworth Vines Arthur Donovan Macdonald Avery Brundage United States of America Sports Federation New York City Americas United States Farm Security Administration

Glouster Masons Attend Church to Mark St John’s Day

Forty Masons from Glouster gathered at the Masonic Lodge room and proceeded in a body to the Church of Christ for St John’s Day services. Music directed by W. W. Wallace featured a male quartet and pianist Marcella Jonas. The sermon by C. B. Tigner tied Masonry degrees to Christian growth, using the trestle-board as a Bible analogy, and appealed to both Masons and non-Masons before benediction.

F. Danford C. F. Wallace Earl Peugh C. B. Tigner United States Tigner

Trimble Servicemen Relatives Share Military Moves

Frank Kamento of Glouster serving with the U S Navy Great Lakes will take nine days leave with his parents before traveling to Columbus to visit his sister and then to Great Lakes Ill for a six week training course. Pfe Dan Kamento of Fort Riley has been released from Army service and Albert Kamento, in Tunisia, moved to another location in Africa. Pte Torrine Kamento in Africa is near his brother, and George Burdiss of Jacksonville, recently inducted, will depart June 24 for Fort Benjamin Harrison to begin service. his wife will stay with his parents.

Glouster Frank Kamento United States Navy Great Lakes Sam ,Kamento Columbus Catherine Greic Ill Pfe Dan Kamento Fort Riley Kan Sam Kamento Albert Kamento Tunisia Africa Pte Torrine Kamento

Sayre Trimble in hospital after hand infection

GLOUSTER Stanley Sayre Trimble, long in Cherokee Hospital, is reported to be recovering after an infected hand caused him pain. He had stabbed the palm with a knife some time ago, and infection followed, delaying his discharge to an estimated week to ten days.

Glouster Stanley Sayre Trimble Cherrington Hospital

Sanders Rites Held Saturday At Glouster

Funeral services for Charles Sanders who died in San Antonio Texas were conducted at Wallace Funeral Home. A mixed quartet sang two numbers as Rev C B Tigner delivered the sermon. Military rites by Frank McCann Post American Legion included a firing squad flag ceremonial retirement and Taps.

Frank McCann American Legion Legion Donley Danford United States Government Clay Sanders Paul Byers Billy Figley C. B. Tigner

Glouster Personal News Buoys Community Family Travel

Mrs. FE C Shirkey of Jacksonville visits Columbus and Dayton to see her sons Byron Harold and other relatives. Families from Barberton Cleveland Athens Columbus and Jacksonville are mentioned visiting, with several returning home after weekend stays and trips.

League Leaders Mixed Baseball Statistics Row

American League leaders include Stephens of St. Louis with 38 runs and Siebert of Philadelphia 36 RBIs. Wakefield of Detroit has 69 hits while Kellner of Cleveland leads doubles with 16.

Eho White Philadelphia Siebert Wakefield Detroit Kellner Cleveland Lindell New York

Christoforidis Inducted Into Navy in Cleveland

Antón Christoforidis was inducted into the Navy in Cleveland. The light heavyweight contender had been a notable boxing figure and competed for the duration title nearby.

Christo Cleveland Anton Christoforidis Navy

Tribe Climbs To Third Place In Junior Loop

The Cleveland Indians moved into sole third place after a doubleheader split with the Chicago White Sox. Jim Bagby earned his seventh win as Cleveland won the nightcap 7 to 2, highlighted by Mike Rocco’s two run homer and Ken Keltner’s homer, while Joe Heving pitched for Great Lakes in an exhibition.

Wikiness Charley Wensloff Emile Bonham Mickey Thes Nos Charley Keller Hand White Sox Mit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Iai Jim Tabor Babe Barna Browns Detroit Chet Laabs Harland Clift Great Lakes Cleveland Indians Redskins Tribe Great Lakes Bluejackets Joe Heving Sailors Indians Tigers Jim Bagby Sox Allie Reynolds Peter Center al Milnar Center Pat Seerey Bagby Mike Rocco Ken Keltner

Willing Workers Club Meeting In Stewart

The Willing Workers Club met at Mrs. Leta Goulds home with a noon chicken dinner. Vice president Mrs. Lena Starlin led the social hour. Peggie Copeland and Mrs. Katherine Copeland won contests. Guests attended and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Fern Copeland. Babe Ruth played in 10 world series.

New England Wilson Inman Will Wilds Imes Herb Parker Emmett Copeland Ray Poston H. H. Starlin

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