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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
7
Buck Private Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title against Abe Simon in Madison Square Garden, with proceeds supporting Army Emergency Relief and related war charities. The bout is expected to last four to five rounds, with Louis favored to win and most profits directed to the relief fund.
In St Petersburg yesterday Joe DiMaggio and his brother Dom faced the Red Sox in the first spring diamond meeting. Joe had a double and a single while Dom collected a triple and two singles in a show of batting form.
The Indianapolis Capitals and the Hershey Bears reached the Calder Cup final after close semi final wins. Indianapolis edged the Springfield Indians 3 2 in overtime to advance while Hershey defeated the Cleveland Barons 3 1 in overtime.
In Cleveland Ohio Harold Wyant of Dayton won the 800 yard and mile events in the senior men division Toby Law of Cleveland captured the 440 yard in senior men Jackie Saunders of Cleveland won the 220 yard for boys and the junior title went to an unnamed competitor
In Chicago sixteen teams will compete in a university event. Notable pairings include Canton versus DPers and Belmont against Portamou. The championship game is scheduled for Wednesday.
Ben Hogan captured the Open title at Pinehurst by finishing 271 and earning $1,000. The event headline notes his top finish and prize as the focal point of the report.
Joe Louis and Abe Simon headline a world heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden in New York. The bout, 15 rounds, occurs tonight with Louis weighed at 206 pounds and Simon at 253, attendance around 16 000, odds 1 to 9 for Louis. Proceeds benefit Army Emergency Relief with profits split between Louis Jacobs and partial contributions from Simon and Garden.
A plan to expand the American Bowling Congress authority over 1,287 local associations was introduced by E H Baumgarten ABC secretary. The proposal would let the ABC investigate local officials on member complaints and appoint a five man committee from the ABC Executive Board to conduct inquiries. In other news, Walter Rosnick and Harry Redtke led the doubles with 1 358, the Dayton Pepsi Colas team placed fourth with 2 988, Hanna Grill Cleveland fifth at 2 966, and John Supple Los Angeles finished fifth in singles with 703.
GLOUSTER Mr. and Mrs. Alex Docie report their son Andrew Docie is in service in Honolulu and has met other Glouster and Athens soldiers. His address is Pvt. Andrew Docie 35036043 Co A 106 Inf APO care Postmaster San Francisco California. ON TORPEDO BOAT GLOUSTER Jack Rothery son of Mr and Mrs Mark Rothery Hollister enlisted in the U S Navy and transferred to a Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron with address John C Rothery MT Boar Squadron No 1 care of Postmaster San Francisco California.
DAYTONA BEACH. Fred Landis Fitzsimmons, aging toward 41, pursues a multi hat trick as pitcher coach and lungo hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The versatile righthander has logged over 40 wins since 1937, tops NL in 1940 in winning percentage, and remains a key figure despite a freak arm injury.
Fullerton reports a Navy Relief benefit in Washington linked to Freddie Cochrane potentially losing his welterweight title. Mike Jacobs suggests Navy leave to prepare for a title bout with Ray Robinson. A guard near Joe Louis’ dressing room at Fort Dix is nicknamed The Dark Angel. Joe Louis trains tonight with Eddie Blunt struggling to land a punch.
Frank Graham notes Jimmy Johnston’s quips about prize fighting as Abe Simon prepares to challenge Joe Louis again. The piece mentions Augusta Masters prep, Japanese diplomatic interest near White Sulphur Springs, and E. C. A. Berger's Derby bid after declining $25 000 for Boot and Spur. Ohio high school basketball figures contrasted with Indiana. A Red Sox pitch trio is referenced along with Tigers and dish jokes from James E. Doyle.
Glouster announces the marriage of Bernadine Rader daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Bryson to Mrs Robert Leddy of Washington DC. The double ring ceremony took place March 21 at Elliott Maryland with close family present. The groom works in electrical business in Washington and Mrs Leddy has worked in the Small Claims Court there. Mrs Bryson traveled to Washington March 20 for the wedding. AMS CLUB notes cover a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs L K Heiskell with three tables, top scores by Mrs Herman Atlas and Mrs B R Angle, and a list of attendees including guests from St Louis. A remark notes pre war France’s population versus Texas and the US.
Glouster defeated New Straitsville in a three game match by 66 pins on Thursday evening. Gibby Stephenson led both teams with a 573 series and a 230 high single.
Bible study begins 9:15 a m sermon by Lester Finley at 10:15 a m followed by the Lord s Supper Bible study again Sunday evening at 7 30 p m at the Trimble Church of Christ on the west side Somerset preacher Lester Finley cited.
Bonnie and Mary McClellan of near Millfield spent a Tuesday evening in Marietta with Miss Eileen Brown of Glouster who is recuperating there after a surgical operation last Saturday.
Wilkesville Past Chiefs Club met March 17 at Marie Penn home with members Mittie Nelson Gladys Major Eliza Steele Gertrude Strausbaugh Marie Steffin Athens Evelyn DeVault Blanche Penn Anna Ogdin Jewell Strong and Marie Penn present Visitors included C R Reed Frank Nelson Edwin Nelson Alva DeVault Bonnie DeVault The group planned Red Cross sewing under Louise Woltz leadership and bath robes were made at president A L De Vault home earlier in the week Local visits and community notes follow including Navy enlistment of Fred Steffin and a child ill with pneumonia.
G K Mitchell, Messenger sports writer in Columbus for the National Association of Bowling Writers program, finished fourth in the writers bowling tournament at Olentangy Village with a 617 total and won high single with 243.
Cincinnati buying left fielder Gerry Walker from Cleveland for about $20,000 aiming to boost hitting for the Reds. Walker, 33, will join a club that finished seventh in the National League last season, seeking a jinx-breaker after a nine-year AL career highlighted by a .353 season with the Detroit Tigers in 1936 and a .283 last year.
Ohio High School Athletic Association awaits about $8,000 in gate receipts to surpass last year’s Class A finals total. With four regional events and the Class B finals in Springfield, current takings reach $11,246, while Kent State’s 5,500-seat gym and 75 cent tickets could push the Saturday event over the required amount.
The mile race at the Knights of Columbus meet will test a fast start versus shadow pacing with Gil Dodds, Earl Mitchell, and James Rafferty set as contenders. Dodds may rely on a finish pace after coach Lloyd Hahn suggested a dummy rabbit, while MacMitchell is out tonight. Seton Hall’s runners near record pace, with a 7:39.8 mark three weeks ago and 7:33.9 set recently, highlighting the showdown.
Hollister PTA women will serve a chicken dinner at the American Legion hall this Saturday from 4 to 6 PM. The public is invited.
A public party sponsored by the lodge is scheduled at Moose Hall this Saturday night at 8:30 o clock. Roads and entry details to be announced by organizers.
Glouster churches announce Holy Week observances with sermons by C B Tigner and J A Thompson. Programs include Bible School, morning and evening worships, YPSCE meetings, and a Palm Sunday service with special choirs and candlelight communion. Additional nightly programs through Friday feature guest speakers, music, and pageants.
Funeral services for Albert Robert Bennett 82 will be held Saturday at nine at St Bernard's Catholic Church Corning. He died Tuesday night at his home after a month illness. Survived by two sons Leo Glouster George East Sparta. two daughters Mary McCormick Catherine McCabe Corning. 17 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren. two brothers George Corning Will Zanesville. two sisters Phil Noon Zanesville Lyman Snyder New Lexington. Burial in New Lexington Cemetery Father Anthony Tague will officiate.
The Jacksonville Methodist Charge led by Rev. Charles E. Palmer lists Church School at 9 with a following prayer service. Young People’s fellowship at 6 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7:30. Good Friday services to be announced. Additional schedules include Trimble and Millfield churches with morning worships and church school at 9 and 9:30, plus Chauncey and The Plains with 9:30 Church School and 7:30 prayer services Sundays and Wednesdays.
Mrs Roy Barnett also listed as Lois Balderson visiting Cincinnati area relatives. She arrived Thursday to spend several days with her parents Mr and Mrs W R Balderson Sr in Glouster.
At the Bremen spring conference of the American Legion Auxiliary Mrs. H. A. Rogers, president of the local unit and District Rehabilitation Chairman, reported on the activities of 22 district units and received national and department citations for meritorious service and Armistice Day roll call.
Miss Anna Louise Logue president of the Glouster High School Alumni Association calls a Sunday meeting at 2 o clock in the high school building. A large attendance is expected.
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