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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1943

Page

9

Browns and Browns Fall Short in Preseason Run

National and American standings show Columbus 3-1 and Indianapolis 4-1 with scattered results. Browns struggle in pre season with injuries and lineup changes. Mentions of Vander Meer Reda and Pry, plus notes on players Popowski Verban Ber and Beckman in a disjointed box of baseball references and personnel shifts.

Ces Vander Meer ‘ Reda Gerry Pry Vernon Louisstte Albright Campbell Browne McBride Lamiting Bena Oolee ‘Giants Porowsk Jon National League Brown Tota Sea Ant Columbus Pecments Bergamo Stef Antonel Brad Sturdy Manel Beckman Rime Soncyefelding Fila Tohe Temarke Barrett Louisville Sons Carp Lee Vie Eemuse Columus Stack Stephens Albright Young Jefferson Popowski Verban Ber Fuk Mos Garno Young Ronell Henin Heathouble Antonelli Jerban Sturdy Pouievile Beck

Marines use sports to toughen recruits at San Diego base

At the Marine Corps Base in San Diego daily athletic activity builds muscle and discipline for front line action. Under Capt Long Beach Junior College and First Lt Ba ard P Rawling, recruits engage in baseball softball basketball football track boxing swimming and more with a full program run by 14 instructors led by Lt Raveling.

San Diego Calif Hich Wepare Mar Ine Corps Arden Long Beach Baard Santa Ana Army Air Base Club Ray Yoehim New Orleans Pelicans Land St Louie Cardinals Church Yoohim Disa Gerald Indianapolis Naonal A A.C Bu University Sears Lt Raveling Lt. Raveling Nest Hhim

Laurel Cliff Club Hosts Garden Club Contest Night

Evelyn Turner hosted eleven Sherwood Garden Club members Thursday evening. Helen Leitheit won first prize in a tree contest, Hazel Eichinger second. Light refreshments followed. Mrs Guy Colesone went to Hole Zee Hospital for surgery. The Powhatan tribe once occupied the original capital grounds at Washington D.C.

Claff Evelyn ‘Turner Sherwood Garden Club Helen Leitheit Hazel Eichinger Guy Colesone Holezee Hospital Cole Joseph Eva Mise Fern Dorr Schaeffer St. Joseph NE. Schaefer Parker Haveter Cpl Thomas Gene Africa Brown John Roecher Chester Lou Delhi Edward Evane Charles Karr Millersburg Washington, D.C

Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton

Navy trainees will report at colleges at 6 and 7 o clock shaping rosters for fall sports. Yale gains Sam Mele and Johnny Simmons via Marines. Oklahoma loses ten players to Marines leaving one returnee. Phil Rizzuto stars for naval station team. Marine boxers lose series 6-5 to Royal Australian Air Force. Red Barkley proves popular with Dodgers despite half schedule with Cessna semipro.

Hugh Fullerton New York Coleks Navy Yale Sam Mele Johnny Simmons N.y.ql The Marines Phil Rizzuto Naval Air Station Pantelleria Phi Royal Australian Air Force South Pacific China Famine Relief Fund Af Corp Ray White Steubenville, C

Southworth Names Own Outfielders as Top Bench Picks

Billy Southworth, manager of the world champion St. Louis Cardinals, selects his preferred NL outfield trio and names Musial Walker Galan and Litwhiler among his top five. He praises Ott, Walker, and Galan for performance against the Cardinals, notes Litwhiler as best right handed outfielder, and cites Musial and Walker family merit.

LOUIS U—11 Billy Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Harry Walker Danny” Litwhie South Worth Picce Mel Ott New York Giants Brooklyn Fred Walker Augie Galan Card Philadelphia Southwoven Billy Galan Southworth Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston Braves Walker Fred Dixie Harry Ott Iun Dodger Tensatina

97 Year Old Woman Dies At Home In Trimble Area

Elizabeth Mire Wires, 97, died at her son Frank Wires home in Trimble. She was born and lived in Athens County and survived by ten children including Mrs William Dunnevy Urbana, Mrs Bertha Dean Columbus, Melora Johnson Dunbar, Clark Wires New Morefield, and Frank Wires Trimble R. The body was brought to Wallace Funeral Home. Services Thursday at 2 PM at Trimble Methodist Church with Rev Charles Palmer officiating. Burial Sands Cemetery.

Louster — Mire Elizabeth Wires Frank Wires Trimble Athens County William’ Dunnevy Urbana Bertha Dean Columbus Mel Ora Johnson Dunbar Clark Wires New Morefield

Mrs. Antle Honored At Stork Shower

Mrs Antle honored at a stork shower given for Mrs Howard Ante by friends Monday evening at the Antle home. Bridge dominated the evening with late hour refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Kent Helskell Mrs Willa Welch Mrs Alfred Craft Mrs Ray White Mrs Lawrence Colbert Mrs Earl Johnson Mrs Vernard Edward Mr Le E Richardson Mrs Del mer Dunlap Mrs Basil Davis Mrs Dan Kovach Mrs Wowell Miss Naomi Byrd Mrs Robert Gamwell and the guest of honor Mrs Howra Antie Also present were Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson and daughters Julia and Donna Lee Trimble who have gone to Columbus where Mr Johnson is employed Dorothy Ann has also gone to Columbus for employment.

Howard Ante Antle Kent Helskell Willa Welch Alfred Craft Ray — White Lawrence Colbert Earl Johnson Vernard Edward le E. Richardson Delmer Dunlap Basil Davis Dan Kovach Wowell Naomi Byrd Robert Gamvvell Howra Antie Glouster Donald Johnson Julia Donna Lee Trimble Columbus

Social Notes Record Double Wedding in Glouster

The Glouster community notes the double wedding of the daughter of Mark Hawk of Jonson to Pvt Jack R Brown of Camp Western Texas, son of Mr and Mrs N T Brown of Trimble. The ceremony at the brides home was led by Rev Ira S Franck, with a reception for relatives. Brown to remain on furlough. The bride, salutatorian of John son High School class of 1943, works at Mullins Manufacturing. Brown formerly worked at General Tire, Warren, before enlistment.

Mark’ Hawk Jonson Uni Md Jack R Brown Camp Texas N._T. Brown Trimble Ira Franck Howland Dormers

Now or Never as Reds Open Series With Dodgers

Cincinnati manager William McKechnie tells his Reds it is now or never as they start a doubleheader with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Vander Meer opposes Brooklyn, with Whitlow Wyatt slated in relief in the nightcap. Lannie Frey returns to the lineup after an injury layoff as Cincinnati battles for a pennant while New York, Pittsburgh, and others chase.

Wkechnie Redlegs Dodgers Brooklyn Vander Meer Brooke Club Reds Fang Cincinnati Lannie Frey

Breaks Help Saints Win in Tight Twin Bill

The Saint Paul Saints won the first game 3 to 1 as Stan Andrews' finger injury forced him out and Ray Blamire returned to catch. In the second game Saint Paul prevailed 4 to 3. Milwaukee Brewers split with Minnesota, winning 5 to 2 and losing the second. Indianapolis Indians split with Toledo, taking 4 to 2 but losing the second. Columbus beat Louisville 7 to 3 in the opener, then lost 8 to 1 in the nightcap.

St.Paul Sainte Stan Andrews Fou Kansas City Andrews Ray ‘Bla ‘Mire St. Paul Saints Milwaukee Brewers Minneap Milwaukee Brewers Indianapolis Indians Toledo Twin Bill Louisville Colonels

Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School Class Party

The Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School class held a Friday evening party at Mrs Woodyard’s home with Mrs Davis presiding. Mrs Roberts read scripture and Mrs Palmer led prayer. Thirteen members were on roll call with two present. Delicious refreshments followed and guests conversed on the front porch into the hour.

Jacksonville Methodist Unday School Woodyard Davis Roberts Palmer

Crowds Expected at Indians Game for War Relief Fund

About 35,000 fans are planned to gather at Inkefront Stadium for a war relief fund event tied to a baseball game between Cleveland and New York Yankees. Pregame ceremonies feature military drill by the 72nd Battalion and a parade with soldiers, Jeeps, and radio trucks. Bundled in, Bagby and Borewy are named pitchers for the exhibition clash.

Cleveland New York Yankees No War Fund, Inc Inkefront Stadium Rybody Alva Bradley 72Th Battalon Oakewood Country

Beal Family and Friends Gather for Weekend Visits

Clyde Beal and son Walter of Uhrichsville with Mrs. Wiliam Ab hight and sons Dick and Jake of Canton visited George and Sutford Beal. Grace Simmers returned to Springfield after visiting Charles Shull Sr. and friends here. George Spang and Jon Eddie of Logan called on Clifford Beal as Vacation Bible School concluded with a toast. Shirley Arlene Clary and John Clary of Lonesteeth joined Hazel Park resident Chick Clary and Mary Lou Beal’s mother in Junction City visits.

Sanvb Ana Sre Clyde Beal Walter Uhricheeville Wiliam Ab Hight Jake Canton MM Georsg Beal Sutford Beal Grace Simmers Springfield Charles Shull Sr George Spang Jon Eddie Logan Clifford Beal Bible School Sand Run Sheldon Chick Clary Hazel Park Michigan Shirley Arlene George Beal Aire John, Clary Lonesteeth Herman Beal New Str Mary Lou Junction City Beal Mich Guess

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