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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

7

Branch Rickey offers Crabb tree new Cardinal contract

Branch Rickey said the Cardinals offered veteran outfielder Crabtree a new contract to remain with St. Louis. Crabtree’s status remains unsettled as Rochester retains options and the club works toward his unconditional release and rejoining the Cardinals.

USA Genger Branch Rickey Is Cardinals Crabtree Oftelmer Rochester Crabtree Cou Veterer Chester Cardinals Columbus Cardinal Crabtract St. Louis Aecus Rochester Igly Roch International Seafaivers Branch Rickey Rehe

Birds Box Score Shows Summer Meet After Delay

A fragmentary note indicates a summer game event at six o clock between local high school teams. The text mentions a lineup of players and a plan to face strong opponents this season in an interschool match.

Baseball Standings Update with Scored Matches

National and American associations show no games scheduled. Columbus defeats Kansas City 1 0 while Indianapolis edges Minneapolis 4 3 and Louisville beats St Paul 2 0 propagating the day.

Red Birds In Tight Race After Streak and Win

Columbus Red Birds ride six game winning streak to 1 0 victory over Kansas City and move within six and a half games of first. Munger held Ardizola scoreless as Heath scored on Youngs triple. Louisville stays fourth by beating St Paul while Minneapolis falls to Indianapolis in 10 innings. Toledo pins 5 1 loss on New York Yankees.

National Club Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Philadelphia A Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Washington Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Associated Press American Association Columbus Red Birds Red Birds Brewers Red Munger Ardizola Tommy Heath Pep Young Munger

Pairings announced for President's Cup tourney at Athens CC

Pro Mike Heaney unveiled first round pairings for the President's Cup at Athens Country Club. Matches must be completed by next Sunday night. Pairings include Nelson vs Conner, Dean vs Dr. Sanders, Wilson vs Ben Roberts, Thackery vs Sharkey, Miller vs Paynter, O'Bleness vs Garrison, Blower vs L. Coon, Gardner vs Cross, Oldfield vs By Wolfe, Seiple vs Dunn, F. Sanders vs L. Roberts, Thomas vs G. Coon, Schwartz vs FE. Beckley, McKay vs Selby, McPherson vs Butts, Barstow vs Musgrave.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney R. Nelson Conner Dean Dr. Sanders Wilson Ben Roberts Thackery Sharkey Miller Paynter O'Bleness Garrison Blower L. Coon Gardner Cross Oldfield By Wolfe Seiple

Bellerton's Roundup Highlights Pee Wee Golf Patches

York reports on Otey Crisman’s 65 in Hale II and his par challenge with $100 offered. Billy Conn exits fighting days with hospital recovery. Heinie Groh recalls Dom DiMaggio doubt. Ghandi title quip about Ben Horn. Evans of Milwaukee turns 83 and shoots 27 holes aiming below his age.

Heinie Groh Dom DiMaggionti Dad) Evans Milwaukee Cere

Yankees Slump Yet McCarthy Remains Unworried

The New York Yankees suffer a losing streak five losses in a row and six of their last tight games but manager Joseph McCarthy says he is not annoyed. He cites strong pitching and a seven game AL lead over the Red Sox as justification while Brooklyn leads the NL with a 7.5 game edge over the Cardinals as they face Pirates and Reds next.

New York Yankees Joseph Incent McCarthy Boston Red Sox Marie Joe Yankees New York McCarthy Yanks St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Red Sox Detroit Cleveland Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds

Beazley Emerges as Cards Rookie Star in 1940s Spotlight

New York Giants report Johnny Beazley as St Louis Cardinals' rising pitching ace. The 23 year old right hander, 6 feet 1 inch, 190 pounds, shows a fast overhand delivery, a sharp curve, and calm poise. Beazley started 2 games, won 6 of 12 decisions with a 3.61 ERA, after a winding route through minor leagues and injuries before breakout season.

Johnny Beazley New York Giants St. Louis Ray Blades Beazley Russ Meers Cubs Dizzy Dean Senor Gonzalez

All Season for Redlegs Oppose Cincinnati Today

New York Giants face strong Cincinnati pitching as the Redlegs seek to limit Ott and Melly in a series preview. Ray Starr leads a cohesive staff with 9 wins in 12 starts since May 1 and Derringer, Riddle, Walters, and Vander Meer anchor the rotation. Derringer is set to oppose lefty Carl Hubbell.

NEW York Cincinnati New York Giants Redlegs Rediley Mel Ott Redleg Ray Starr Bellweather Redleg Hurling Crew Paul Derringer Elmer Riddle Bucky Walters Johnny Vander Meer Carl Hubbell

Indians Near Full Strength Open Series With Athletics

The Cleveland Indians move closer to full strength as they begin a three game set with the Philadelphia Athletics. Jim Bagby will start against Bob Harris while catcher Jim Hegan is back after a back injury. Gene Desautels remains sidelined with a broken leg and Jeff Heath returns briefly as a pinch hitter with Buster Mills covering in left field and at bat.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Yankees Redskins Jim Bagby Bob Harris A's Jim Hegan Gene Desautels Tribe Jeff Heath Buster Mills

Point Rock Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Howard Weyand and family plus Mrs Edmund Foster and daughter visited Logan on Sunday as guests of their siblings Mr and Mrs Ed Funk. Several others visit relatives in Columbus Letart and Amster dam appear in the notes with meetings showers and travels. A City Softball League game Beckleys vs Sportsman Grill was postponed due to roe and will be rescheduled.

Point Rock Howard Weyand Edmund Foster Logan Ed Funk Robert Fisher Columbus W. R. Holcomb Harley Pickett Elsie Morton Cecil Blessing Ella Blessing Myrtle Ella Blessing Letart W. Va Curtis Young Young L. D. Cottrill Will Cottrill Wesley Cottrill Neva Ogdin W. M. Morris D. W. Morris Pomeroy Alvin Dye Fern Radcliff Farm Mary McKibben Amsterdam Jarrett Bobo Bobo Bertha Dennen Alfred Foster Dayton Bonnie Gregory Margaret Wells Zella Rupert Lawrence Morton R. A. Blessing and Family Betty Mae Young Charleston Beckley’s Sportsman Grill Roe Will

Dodgers Battle for Batting Lead in National League

The National League race for batting honors pits Pete Reiser and Joe Medwick of the Brooklyn Dodgers against each other with Reiser leading at .356, six points ahead of Medwick. In the American League, Joe Gordon tops with .367 and Bobby Doerr holds .351. No other players are near the leaders in either league.

New York Joe Gordon Bobby Doerr Pete Reiser Joe Medwick Brooklyn Dodgers Reiser Medwick Gordon Doerr Yankee Star

Glouster Moose Lodge Initiation Planned Sunday

Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose prepares to initiate a Swart Class of about 65 members this Sunday. H D Swart of Mine 255 honored, Lancaster degree team to perform. Banquet speaker Charles McCall, attendees from multiple lodges, new ladies auxiliary to be announced.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Swart H. D. Swart Jacob Weizer Lancaster Charles McCall Lancaster Lodge Zanesville Columbus Cambridge Marietta Pomeroy Middleport Chilicothe Portsmouth Point Pleasant Weizer Frank Buhla Alec Docie Mr. Webster Lodge Ironton Lodge

Bishopville Lodge Holds Family Night Meeting

GLOUSTER A Family Night gathering at Bishopville Lodge No 470 F and A M featured Miss Lena E Davis recounting lodge history. She noted descendants including Fred Leeper and Judge William H Leeper, with calendars from 1887 and 1894 displayed. The event included group singing contests and home made ice cream and cake. Frank Vickrey announced his upcoming induction into the U S Army on June 24.

William H. Leeper Marietta Bishopville Lodge Amesville Lodge Frank Vickrey Kentucky U. S. Army

Training Class To Be Given Exam Wednesday

Glouster Church of Christ will hold an eight o'clock training class in the social rooms. A written exam on ten weeks work will be given, open to all, with five cents to cover ice cream after the session.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Cross St

Missionary Society Meets At Thomas Brown Home

The First Baptist Church Missionary Society gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Thomas Brown’s home. Mrs. Andrew Viney led the meeting as president, with prayer by Mrs. Brown and scripture reading by Mrs. Lem Warren. The next meeting is set for July 9 at Mrs. Helen Leach’s Lookout Street home.

Glouster—Missionary Society First Baptist Church Thomas Brown Andrew Viney

Nutrition Class To Meet At Housekeeping Center

First meeting of the nutrition class will be tonight at the Housekeeping Aid center on Front Street above the Glouster Library not in the high school. All women of the district are invited to participate in the free training offered.

Glouster Housekeeping Aid Center Front St

Mrs Hill hosts Euchre Club in Glouster notes

Glouster social notes report Mrs Jessie Hill hosting the Euchre Club with two tabies. Prizes went to Mrs Vern Lamborn and Mrs Thomas Vaughn, with consolation to Mrs Grace Ochs. salad courses served to multiple locals and one guest. Multiple guests visit from Columbus Athens and Canton. several residents travel for family and club events throughout the period.

Hill Jessie Hill Euchre Club Vern Lamborn Thomas Vaughn Grace Ochs William Zimmer Albert Zemmer Frances Gibbs H. D. Swart

Fighters On Cleveland Ring Program

Cleveland closes its peak boxing season in 15 years with 18 fighters in a 70 round lineup at Lakefront Stadium. About 25 000 fans expected and 70000 dollars in tickets. Notable bouts include Harry Bobo vs Melio Bettina and Cleveland light heavies Joey Maxim and Jimmy Bivins in 10 rounders. Sergt Joe Muscato faces Lem Franklin in a comeback bid after a recent KO loss.

Cleveland Lakefront Stadium Cleveland News MacArthur Bomber Fund Harry Bobo Pittsburgh Melio Bettina Beacon N. Y Bobo Chicago Windy City Lem Franklin Bob Pastor Sergt Joe Muscato Buffalo Harry Teaney Maxie Shapiro New York City

Zivic Wins By Technical Knockout In Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre Fritzie Zivic defeated Bob Britton by technical knockout. Carmen Notch outpointed Pete Spotti in Cecil. The Pittsburgh bout saw Zivic stop Britton after 150 1 2 rounds. Notch won on points at 146 1 2 rounds.

Wilkes-Barre Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Bob Britton Miami Carmen Notch Pete Spotti Cecil

Rain Postpones Girls Tennis Tourney at High School Courts

The girls' tennis tournament at the high school recreation center was postponed due to rain and will commence today. Organizers hope for clearer conditions as players prepare to start the event.

High School Recreation Center

Mr Union Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mr Union Social notes visits by Wesley Caster and family from Toledo to Nicholson home. Frank Woods visits Mrs Adelaid Foley. Harley Carr hosts and joins M A Epple and family. Evelyn Nicholson and Mrs Zella Jordan guest with John Nicholson and M A Epple. Bobby and Richard Epple visit Albert Baer at Forest Run. Dena Epple accompanies them home. Charles King Anna Carr visit James Clark family near Harrisonville.

MT. Union Wesley Caster Toledo John. Nicholson Frank Woods Adelaid Foley Harley Carr M. A. Epple M. A. Nicholson Evelyn John Nicholson Vanley Jordan Jackson Zella Jordan Bobby Richard Albert Baer Forest Run Dena’ Epple Charles King Anna James Clark Harrisonville

Child Hurt in Fall at Home in Glouster

Gilbert Wayne Stemm two years old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Stemm resident on Spring Street fell while playing with his brother Larry Sunday evening. He sustained a deep wound at the back of the head and received physician care after the family had returned from visiting relatives Ida Chappelear Roy Chappelear and others earlier in the day.

Glouster Gilbert Wayne Donald Stemm Spring St Larry

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