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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1943

Page

13

Toledo Mudhens Seek New Manager After Winegarner Exits

The Toledo Mudhens face a managerial vacancy after Ralph Winegarner, 33, a former Cleveland pitcher slated to manage, asked to retire to work in a war plant in Benton Kansas. Gilli land will consult Don Barnes about a successor as the team and full roster report to Athens on April 1 for spring training ahead of the April 29 season opener.

Athens Toledo Madhens American Association G. E. Gilliland Ralph Winegarner San Antonio Benton Kans Winegarner Cleveland Gilliland Mudhens Toledo Batterymen

Made Sergeant Promoted for Grandson Sisson in Kansas City

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs James Stevens announce the promotion of grandson W D Billy Sisson from Corporal to Acting Staff Sergeant. He attends a radio school at the Auditorium Hotel Kansas City Mo and serves as assistant squadron leader. Sisson is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sisson Chicago. Clark Leaves Rams Job Indicates Walsh May Replace Him in Pueblo Colorado.

Middleport James Stevens S. Third Ave W. D Billy) Sisson Auditorium Hotel Kansas City Sisson Fred Sisson Chicago

Dayton area Class A basketball scores readout

Middletown 26 Bellefontaine 24. Amherst 49 Conneaut Rowe 35. Hartville 55 Loudonville 44. Kent State 40 Clearview 35. Champion 32 Cuyahoga Heights 0. Hicksville 40 West Unity 26 Pettisville 39 Leipsic 27. Camden 55 Blanchester 49. West Carrollton 36 Jefferson Two 20. At Leipsic also Leipsic hosting scoreline listed.

Dayton Middletown Bellefontaine West Carrollton Jefferson Two Camden Blanchester Kent Amherst Conneaut Rowe Hartville Loudonville Kent State Clearview Champion Cuyahoga Heights

Wright Knocks Out Joey Pirrone In Third Round

In Cleveland last night Chalky Wright, ex featherweight champion, stopped Joey Pirrone in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout at the Arena. Pirrone weighed 134 while Wright weighed 131, and was criticized for rushing boxing lessons.

Cleveland Joey Pirrone Chalky Wright New York State Joey Pirrone Wright Chalky

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Offbeat Notes From Football to Boxing

AP reports pessimism over Detroit Lions coach Gus Doreais circular to colleges seeking players. Warmerdam offers 15 foot vaulting record to former coach. Lou Nova buys six acre El Cosmic Rancho. Hastie era Xray office mix up during ration book day. NC colleges plan basketball doubleheaders next season. Bivins pursues piano interest. Barney Ross uses ring experience on Guadalcanal. Sonny Walker earns field promotion to lieutenant. Cubs and White Sox must improve hitting in Indiana drills.

NEW York Gus Dorais Detroit Lions College Detroit Dutch Warmerdam Navy Henry T. Anderson Warmerdam Piedmont Calif Barney Ross Sonny Boy Walker San Diego

Wyoming Quintet Cops 20 Straight With Komenich Shooting Off His Ear

Wyoming Cowboys win 20 straight to clinch conference crown by defeating Brigham Young, extending to 23-1 overall. Milo Komenich scores about 17 per game, shoots hook shots off his ear, and towers at 6-9 with strong rebounding, leading Everett Shelton's squad toward NCAA play and the Denver AAU tournament.

Wyoming Komenich Laramie Wyo Milo Komenich Rocky Mountain Cowboys Brigham Young Duquesne Pittsburgh Everett Shelton Kansas City Denver Rochester Rochester University Skein Harry Boykoff Brooklyn St. John's Philadelphia St. Joseph's Phillips 66 Jack McCracken

Carpenter News Briefs from Laur el Grange Hall meeting

On Saturday March 13 a meeting to study use of home food at Laur el Grange Hall starts 10:30 a.m. ESWT conducted by Miss Geneva Humphreys home demonstration agent. A potluck lunch will be served. Two local inductees are Ronald Whittington at Jefferson Barracks Mo and Floyd Cummings at Camp Perry. Mrs George Mack recently from Nebraska for indefinite stay with sister Mrs Ester Romine. Miss Lucy Jo and Dawn Dye of Fairport Harbor spent weekend with brother Alvin Dye and family. Ella Steward sold her farm near here to Leo Markins. Denver Whittington visited relatives in Thurston over Sunday. Sunday dinner guests were Rev Crabtree Mr and Mrs W H Hampton and Mr and Mrs G C Gorby. Rev McDermott of Granville will be at Carpenter Church Friday evening March 19. Reverend Crabtree will fill his regular appointment Sunday March 21. Mr and Mrs Lester Bogess of Columbus were here for the Stewart funeral Saturday. Many attended Lieut Chester Steward funeral at Columbia High School Saturday. He was given a military funeral by the American Legion of Wilkesville and Vinton, aided by Civil Air Patrol and Boy Scout members from Athens. Steward ranked second in general scholarship in Meigs County his senior year. His close friend Lieut Sperber stayed with the body until interment at School Lot Cemetery. After services he went home to Port Clinton Ohio before returning to base at Del Valle Tex.

Carpenter Laurel Grange Hall Geneva Humphreys Ronald Whittington Jefferson Barracks Floyd Cummings Camp Perry George Mack Dora Rupe Nebraska Ester Romine Lucy Jo Dawn Dye Fairport Harbor Alvin Dye Ella Steward Leo Markins Denver Whittington Thurston G. C. Swearingen Crabtree W. H. Hampton Civil Air Patrol Boy Scout Athens Steward Columbia Meigs County Lieut Sperber School Lot Port Clinton Ohio del Valle Tex

Wilkesville Club Holds March Meeting at Davis Home

The Wilkesville Garden Club held its March program at Mrs. Leona Davis’s home. Guests included Mrs. Neva Gill and daughter-in-law Mrs. Dan Gill. A plated lunch followed the business meeting with hostess assistance from Miss Verne Sayre.

Giants Face First Base Shortage After Leiber Retires

The New York Giants lose Hank Leiber to chicken farming creating an empty first base spot. Johnny Mize arrived from the Cardinals to fill in as a 1-A option while Babe Barna stands as the only other real candidate. The club waits on Mike to pass a physical amid concerns over excessive bleeding if cut.

Giants Rcute Hank Leiber Judson Balley NEW York New York Giants Sweet William Terry Johnny Mize St. Louis Clouter Cardinals Mel Ott Mize Leiber Babe Young Young Mike Husky Babe Barna West Virginia University

Ortiz Proves His Right to Bantam Title

Manuel Ortiz defeats Lou Salica in the eleventh round to claim the world bantamweight title, with Ortiz dominating from the start and Salica never fully recovering. 7,000 attend as Ortiz improves to recognized champion by major boxing bodies after earlier dispute over rounds.

Ortiz Oakland Calif Manuel Ortiz Lou Salica el Centro Brooklyn Safica Hollywood New York State Athletic Commission National Boxing Association Salica

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