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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
7
Reflective demand supports assorted stocks in New York trading while leaders struggle for support. Caution prevails ahead of coal strike developments and a United Nations Council meeting as idle cash seeks income. Dealings slow after an active start with names like Am. Smelt, Allied groups, and major manufacturers showing uneven moves.
The notice warns about incorrect insertion of classified ads and stresses using correct addresses and full box numbers. It states blind ads may omit advertiser identity and must be received by 10 00 am for the Sunday edition, with Saturday deadlines for the weekend issue.
Nineteen OU Bobcats, under Don Peden, leave Athens for a seven–game spring trip through Virginia, North Carolina, and nearby states. Schedule includes Blacksburg, Elon, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest before returning April 14 for Marietta College opener. Roster features Burdette, Jurkovic, Gregg, Ruszkowski, and Traeger among pitchers and infielders.
The Ohio Winners Trials will be held April 13 and 14 at Resthaven Sanctuary Castalia with eligible winners and amateur handlers. In Tampa the Yankees begin a seven state tour poised to contend for the pennant with stars like Dimaggio Keller Henrich and Gordon. Red Sox challenge in a tight AL race.
The Lend- A-Hand Circle met at Mrs. Norma Lee's home with Mrs. Lee leading and Mrs. Ruby Halliday assisting in devotionals. Several locals and visitors, including Mr. Eugene Atkins, Ph. M. 2-c, returned from 27 months in the Navy. A Sunday sermon was given by Rev. McMillan of Middleport at the Presbyterian Church.
Cincinnati Reds prepared to break camp in Tampa after posting ten wins and eight losses in grapefruit games. They faced the Boston Braves in a tune up before road trips to Plant City and a series with the Detroit Tigers and others en route to the opening NL season at Crosley Field.
Ohio State University adds Bob Lucas a standout from Paulding High School class of 1942 to its 1946 grid plans. His arrival strengthens the Buckeyes as they push toward a strong season.
Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Conference will have a theme song titled The Brooklyn Dodgers, penned by Benny Benjamin. The piece notes side remarks from National League circles and mentions a name-change saga for a horse and an $800 telegram bill for waivers. Earl Hilligan encounters Jim Boyer in Sarasota and is humorously misidentified, prompting a military-like season ban.
One minute sports page notes Greg Rice authored a pamphlet on distance running for the New York A C Youth Athletic Council. Bill Wight, a Yankee rookie southpaw, had 15 wins and 22 losses in two seasons at Idaho Falls and Norfolk before service. Minnesota boxing fans discuss teens Vince Donnelly and Dick Grant, ages 15 and 16, amid fears of burnout. Boston College football spring turnout begins as enrollment fell under 300 during the war. An MSG basketball tale recalls an athletic director’s scalping incident with alumni at a hotel lobby.
The New York Yankees opened camp in St. Petersburg with a record of playing before 38 643 spectators across 14 exhibition games.
WAME Orlando reports the Washington Senators will carry 10 of 12 pitchers for the upcoming season. The listed selectors include Roger Wolff Dutch Leonard Sid Hudson Mickey Haefner Walter Masterson Mar ing Pieretti Ray Scarborough Maxie Wilson John Niggeling and Vernon Curtis.
The Philadelphia Athletics announce their expected opening day lineup with Ford Garrison, Vern Benson, and Sam Chapman in the outfield. George Kell at third, Irv Hall at second, George Kell at first, Jack Wallinease at short, and Buddy Roser at catcher, detailing the infield arrangement.
Lexington remembers Man O War as he turns 29, with groom Will Harbut recovering from a stroke. The aging champion now exercises briefly and shows occasional youthful restlessness, while his progeny like War Admiral and Clyde Van Deusen populate racing history. War Kilt remains in Derby contention under Riddle. President Warren Giles and Mayor Curtis Hixon sign a new Reds contract in Tampa.
The National Open Golf Tournament here June 13 to 15 will close entries May 20 announced by the Cleveland District Golf Association. Qualifying rounds for the Northeastern Ohio Sectional 18 will be held June 3 at Shaker Heights Country Club and Canterbury Country Club. The Open will be contested at Canterbury Country Club.
In Lakeland Florida the Detroit Tigers expected to face Cleveland with outfielders Barney McCosky Pat Mullin and infielder Eddie Mayo sidelined by muscle pulls and related issues. The activity described includes rattles and squeaks from the bus and car parts as the teams prepare, with uncertain lineups.
This article discusses how left hand position in bowling is driven by individual size and balance. It stresses rhythm in approach and delivery and notes that timing errors ruin deliveries. It compares the left hand to balancing a heavy pail, urging natural arm swing and personal adjustment for balance.
In Tientsin a U.S. Marine officer and three enlisted men were captured by 20 armed Chinese on Sunday but released unharmed after 14 hours. Maj. Gen. Keller E. Rockey, commander of the Third Amphibious Corps, denied a Chinese Central News Agency report that two marines were killed and three kidnapped.
Philadelphia Eagles sign Paul Sarringhaus a highly touted halfback who left Ohio State mid-season last year. The 24 year old back was drafted for 1944 but chose to return to Ohio State to finish schooling. A reported dispute with Buckeye coach Carroll Widdoes preceded his departure.
Hogs see 14.90 ceiling with broad inquiry and limited receipts. Feeder pigs 15.25 per 120 lb. Cattle and calves supply small. slaughter cattle generally steady with light mixed yearlings. Baby beef at 17 and steer prices around 15.75. veal in demand up to 18. Sheep largely steady with lightly shorn lambs around 68. Prices reflect modest volume and varied weights.
Grain and Produce Cincinnati report lists wholesale egg grades and prices per case, with standards A and B large sizes white and brown, medium white and brown, and candled grades. It also covers fowls and roosters pricing by weight, spring chickens, fryers and rocks, with percentages and weight ranges for various breeds.
Vic Lombardi became the first Brooklyn pitcher to work more than five innings this spring by tossing eight innings against the New York Yankee B team in a spring game played in Daytona Beach Florida.
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