Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1946

Page

9

Dillard Aims to Break AAU Records in San Antonio Meet

Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace College leads a strong AAU field in San Antonio as he competes in junior and senior hurdles and sprints. He already clocked 14.1 in the 120 yard high hurdles and 22.5 in the 200 meter hurdles while challengers target world marks in several events including the 1500 and discus.

Harold. Ratliff San Antonio Tex Antonio Egra Little Baldwin-Wallaceollege Ohio Harrison Dillard Dillard Dillards Lennart Strand Rik Erwin New Orleans Bob Fitch Minnesota Herb McKinney Stnots Negre

Victory Song Leads Racers At Marion

Victory Song was ruled out of the $1000 2 34 trot by judges causing bettors to search for a winner at Marion Little Grand Circuit races. Salis Shine won the feature, with Narles Belle second on a straight ticket payoff. Scotty Frisco edged Sleepy ete in a photo finish for the 218 bar pace, paying 5 23 80.

Marion Victory Song Sep Paune Steed Nice Salis Shine Narles Belle Victor Long Thes Scottie Frisco Sleepy Ete Scotty Frosco Toe Bunter Gyps Prince Soth Joe Rich Lew Castle Clase Lever Sunny Johnnie Abbie

Athens Junior Legion Opens Season Against Nelsonville Crew

The Athens Junior American Legion team hosts Nelsonville tonight at 6 p.m. on the Athens High School field in the season opener. The squad is made up of Athens High School varsity players and substitutes, with eligibility limited to players who have not reached their seventeenth birthday by January 1, 1946.

Athens

Baseball Scores and Powerhouse Showdowns Across Leagues

Yesterday’s results headline American League clashes with Boston over Detroit 1-0 and Chicago routing Washington 6-4 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 7-2. National League action features Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 3-0 and Philadelphia topping St Louis 5-3. American Association tallies include Minneapolis 5-38 and Milwaukee 0-12 with St Paul 75, Kansas City 1-2. Public notices include a probate filing for RoW Fin amid Administrative details in Athens County Ohio and an Athens court sale notice listing property in West State Street with cash terms.

Athens County Ohio Dover Eaid Asan Ali Saat Pretan and Smith Mre Ormes Val Athens Benjamine Orm County Recorders Office Heine Doe Poston Smith Finsterwald Tohn O Neal Do K Parrett American Association St Paul BIS Indianapolis Kansas Cr Louisville Abe Minneapols Milwaukee Columbus Ae Be Toledo National Leagle Weoon Brooklyn St Lows Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Boston A New York Sie Detroit Washington St. Louis Cleveland Ss Chicago EE Cleveland Cinemmn St. Loui Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Athanapolis Columbus Cheago Ahens Athins Caplos Mo Riecker Sherife Heitsett Walter B Wesley Oui Stheqs Sant Inlet Mary Hallett Salt Inlet John Campbell West Stite George Buttman Athens Court Dorothy F Parmiter Gordon Agray Harold J. Rose A.torneya

Feller Eyes First 30-Game Win Pace in 1946 Season

Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller stands on pace to be the majors first 30-game winner since Dizzy Dean in 1944. He has 12 wins at midseason with only 3% team run support, and he has defeated most clubs including the Yankees in four of five meetings.

Cleveland Bob Feller Dizzy Dean Indians Iowa Feller Bobs Oscar Vitt Bob Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Brons Bombers Yankees Yanks Joe

Saints Gain In AA Race

The St Paul Saints widened their lead in the American Association standings by sweeping Kansas City 7-1 and 5-2, drawing 14 289 fans for Ladies Day. Indianapolis stayed in pursuit with an 8-7 victory over Columbus, while Minneapolis and Milwaukee split a doubleheader with Milwaukee winning 3-0 in the opener. Toledo edged Louisville 3-2.

Associated Press St Paul Saints Kansas City Blues Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Mulers Brewers Toledo Louisville

Wrecked Spokane Club Offered Nation's Aid

Spokane Indians baseball receives national support after a bus crash killed eight and injured seven. Western International League leader Robert Abel arrives to arrange player recruitment while Major Leagues offer help. Sam Colings aims to finish the season with injured players’ families aided. Branch Rickey sends encouragement to find a new manager if needed. No competition before July 4 as rest of leagues resume tonight.

Spokane. Wash Spokane Indians Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers W. G Bramham National Association of Minor Leagues Clarence Rowland Pacific Coast League Los Angeles Indians Spokane

Blue & Grey Defeats Chester 8 to 5 In Twilight League

Blue & Grey wins a tight Twilight League game at Pomeroy High Field 8 to 5 over Chester. Al Russell earned the win while 5 Smalley took the loss. Chester A Bailey H Rose and Wolfe contributed key hits as Blue & Grey pulled away in late innings. Ayres leaves Napoleon for assistant coach role at Bellevue High School.

Pomeroy Blue & Grey Chester Pomeroy High Field H Bailey Rose Crow C Russell Cliffords Rose of Murrays J Baileys Will Guinther Fred Crow Wolfe al Russel Smalley Parkersburg Duckworth BOK Score Blue & Grey AB RH lClark Clifford Klees Ss —Co. Rusgeil iCrow S Guinther Murray Handley Dalley al Russell Chester F Bailey H Rose H Wolfe S. Smalley

Reds overwhelm Dodgers with 16-hit attack in rout

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 15 to 3 as they unleashed a 16-hit barrage. Catcher Rav Mueller homered and collected five hits in five trips while Eddie Lukowicz or Lukon had a five for five performance with a homer two doubles and a single tonight.

Brooklyn Cinemnat Brooklin Dodgers Rav “Mueller Eddie Lukon

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Sanhees sold 500 boxes at fancy prices to start their 1946 season while Lanhees moved 400 season ticket boxes at 140 dollars each, totaling 65000 dollars. Army recruiters struggle as sergeant pay plus room and board lags college offers. A Wisconsin Rapids fan pays 931 dollars after a stray ball incident. Nearly 3000 New York University students played basketball last season, with a 19 win 21 loss record. Dumont, head of the National Baseball Congress, claims the record for watching 150 sandlot games, planning to see 126 more.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Sanhees Lanhees Jim Reed Jim Wisconsin Rapids L. H. Addington New York Lnversits Rax Dumont National Baseball Congress

Tri-State Tennis Tourney Opens in Cincinnati

The 43rd Tri-State tennis tournament began with schedules for men's and women's doubles crowns. Top seeds include Shirley Fry of Akron and Mary Arnold Prentiss of Los Angeles, and California pair George Richards of San Diego with Gayle Kellog of La Jolla. The Davis Cup team and 118 members remain in contention.

Cincinnati Shirley Fry Akron Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles George Richards San Diego Gayle Kellogg la Joa Philppines

Feller Laces Yanks Reds Stop Bums 15-3

Baseball synopsis recounts Bobby Feller striking out the Yankees in a 15-3 loss for the Dodgers, while the Reds topple the Bums. It notes Philadelphia’s surge, Del Ennis driving in three runs, and other National League results including Cubs, Cardinals, and Giants games with key plays and pitchers highlighted.

Feller Reds Jack Dodgers St. Lous St Louis Browns Philadelphia Sheeware Chat Teahe Phils St. Loui Cardinals del Ennis Cardinals Brooklyn Cincinnati John Hetki Dodger Ray Mueller Ed Lukon Les Webber Pittsburgh Nick Stracevich New York Giants Chicago Cubs Boston Claude Passeau Roser Tex Hughsons Detroit New York Cleveland Bobby Feller Hughson Freddy Hutchinson Hutchinson Yankees Feller Ads Llin

Gordon Cobbledick Named Cleveland Sports Editor

Gordon Cobbledick, a 47 year old baseball writer, has been named Sports Editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer to succeed the late Sam Otis. He joined the Plain Dealer staff in 1973 as a police reporter.

Cleveland Gordon Cobbledick Cleveland Plain Dealer Sam Otis Plan Dealer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ednesday Ese Athens Mess Athens Messenger Yage Legion Inverness Columbus Country Club Sam Buid Columbus Links Lloyd Mangrum Brian Nelson Ben Hogan Herrman Keiser Lawson Little Mangrum Jug Mi Spaden Dutch Harmon Sam Snead Vie Ghera Tones Penna Herman Barron Chandler Harper Trummie Demaret Dich Metz Bob Hamilton Saints Louiseee Spokane Club Humble Dodgers Fullerton Kiarex Kieefer Auris Athens Pharmacy Court Howard Guarantei Athena Court St Gue Rapid Robert Fanning Awere Walt Judnich Beaco THE F. J. Beasley CO Western Auto Court St. Athens Chevrolet OPA General Motors Athens Ohio NYE Chevrolet CO Nelsonville
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication