Derby Day battlefield for 17 starters at Churchill Downs
Louisville crowds pour in for the 68th Kentucky Derby with 17 horses set to race at Churchill Downs. Anticipation centers on top contenders Devil Diver, Shut Out, Requested, Valdina Orphan, Hollywood from Valdina Farm, Alsab and Sun Again as locals weigh bets and prices rise toward a record purse.
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Ohio
Churchill Downs
Kentucky
Matt Winn
Sweep Swinger
T. D. Buhl
Detroit Barn
Pinkie Grimes
Warren Wright
Sun
Milwaukee Leads American Association Behind Meers Success
Russell Meers, a left handed pitcher from Chicago, joined Milwaukee Brewers on a spring seasoning stint and posted three wins with a 6 to 5 relief victory over Toledo. He has 22 walks in 27 innings and 15 strikeouts, with 20 hits and 9 runs allowed, as Milwaukee takes a full game lead over Kansas City while Columbus awaits tonight’s night game.
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Southern Association
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Milwaukee
Toledo
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Kansas City
Columbus
Sailors wallop Miami in 16-3 baseball rout at Oxford
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station baseball team built a big lead by scoring in every inning except the last to defeat Miami University 16-3 at Oxford. It marked their second win in three starts, after an earlier 10-7 loss to Ohio University in Athens.
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Miami University
Oxford
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Ohio University
Hold Inspection of Glouster Lodge
Annual inspection of the Pythian Sisters No. 560 was held at the regular meeting at the R of P Hall. Mrs. Flossie Crawford D D G C Nelsonville served as inspecting officer and gave the Temple a grade of excellent. Strawberry shortcake and coffee were served at the close.
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Pythian Sisters
R. of P. Hall
Flossie Crawford
Nelsonville
Front Runners National League Batting Highlights
The National League leaders include Fernandez of Boston with a .356 average and 26 hits, Ott of New York with 14 runs and 3 stolen bases, and Camilli of Brooklyn with 6 home runs. Pitching leaders include Davis and Head of Brooklyn at 3-0.
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Boston
Ott
New York
F. McCormick
Cincinnati
Walker
Brooklyn
Benjamin
Warren
Philadelphia
Stringer
Nicholson
Chicago
Elliott
Martin
Pittsburgh
Camilli
Miller
Murtaugh
Reiser
Davis
Head
Keltner
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York
Detroit
Williams
Doerr
Case
Washington
Bagby
Beulah Park Racing Meet Opens May 2
Beulah Park officials prepare for the spring meet opening on Saturday May 2 with more and better horses awaiting the post. Twilight racing on Thursdays starts at 4 15 p m while other days begin at 12 15 p m Ladies Days are set for Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Beulah Park
Beulah
Central Ohio
Derby talk and Irish horses loom in Louisville chatter
Fullerton notes a crowded Derby field with a few feed-box favorites like Sweep Swinger and Apache. Eddie Arcaro picks Devil Diver, while Whirlaway heads to Pimlico for the Dixie. A humorous local aside mentions bowling feats and a high school football exchange.
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Eddie Arcaro
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Dixie
Reds Brace for Phillies to End Slump in Opener
Cincinnati starts a bid to avoid last in the National League as Elmer Riddle faces the Phillies with Johnny Podgajny on the mound. Dodgers wrapped a three game sweep with an 11 8 win driven by Dolph Camilli's two homers and six RBIs.
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Benny Warren
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Buddy Gremp
Ernie Lombardi
Boston
Don Callessandro
Bruins
Baseball Standings Across Leagues and Rescheduled Games
The standings show Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 3 and Brooklyn topping Cincinnati 11 to 8. Chicago beat Boston 9 to 3 while St Louis won 7 to 3 and New York trimmed Philadelphia 3 to 1 in other matchups. Association figures list Columbus at Kansas City postponed by weather with Milwaukee 6 and Toledo 5. Indianapolis at Minneapolis postponed by weather and Louisville at St Paul postponed.
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Glouster Young People To Conduct Church Services
Glouster Church of Christ plans youth led Bible School and morning worship on Sunday with Homer Vian Jr. preaching and Ralph Byers as Bible School superintendent. Ralph Byers and Richard Williams named elders for communion, with Charles Vernon Fred Stansberry Jack Davis and Robert Gamwell Jr. as deacons. Choir, prayers, scripture and sermons detail a full youth guided service schedule.
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Glouster Church of Christ
Homer Vian, Jr
Ralph Byers
Paul Byers
Richard Williams
Charles Vernon
Fred Stansberry
Jack Davis
Robert Gamwell
Bible School
Juanita Williams
Marion Byers
John Tigner
Paul McAllister
Vian
C. B. Tigner
Church of Christ
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Glouster Methodist Church
Paul Bingman
J. A. Thompson
Epworth League
Pirates Sign Barrett from Hollywood in $20,000 Deal
Pirates acquire rookie Johnny Barrett known as the Flying Irish man with speed and a strong arm from Hollywood of the Pacific Coast league for more than $20,000. If Barrett stays May 1, Hollywood gets extra cash and a player. otherwise a third cash bundle is paid. Frankie Frisch notes Barrett’s speed triple-hitting potential and prospect.
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Mrs. Laura Dew Dies at Burr Oak
Mrs. Laura Dew age 76 died at her Burr Oak home after a two week illness. Born in Corning she lived in the area her entire life. Survived by three sons Riley Toledo Loren Richard at home. two daughters Mrs Joseph Reynolds Hemlock and Mrs C C Spencer Columbus. brothers Edgar and Bert Roberts. sisters Mrs Jane Smith Mrs Della Leach Mrs Rose Howkins Mrs Anna Shook Mrs Gladys Frye. Husband Irt Dew died in 1935. One son Todd was killed in Belgium in 1918 four days before the armistice.
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Corning
Silas Roberts
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Belgium
Roberts Funeral To Be Held Sunday
Mrs. W. A. Roberts, a former Glouster resident, died in Columbus after six weeks illness. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM at Washington Ave. A. B. Church, led by Rev. B. C. Rise and Rev. D. F. Millis. Burial in Glen Rest Memorial Park.
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W. A. Roberts
Columbus
O'Cock
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B. C. Rise
D. F. Millis
Glen Rest Memorial Park
Funeral services for daughter at home Sunday
One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with Rev. Hiram Mingus officiating. Burial will be in Dew Cemetery.
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Yankee Third Baseman Faces Long Battle With Colitis
Red Rolfe, veteran Yankee third baseman, battles intestinal disease that sidelined him last season and threatens his return. He undergoes a new injection treatment and may retire if no improvement appears. Gerry Priddy has stepped up at third, boosting his defense and hitting, while Rolfe contemplates his future with the club contingent on recovery.
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Joe McCarthy
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Jacksonville Trimble High School Holds 1942 Graduation
Rev G B Courtney delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Jacksonville Trimble High School ceremony. Mary Zalupski gave the salutatory and Dorothy Belle Vaughn the valedictory before diplomas were presented by Principal F M Guthrie.
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Mary Zalupski
W. A. Matheny
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Dorothy Belle Vaughn
F. M. Guthrie
More Members Sought for Red Cross First Aid Course
Mayor Thomas Williams Sr reports demand for a Red Cross First Aid class in Glouster. Men 18 and older may enroll. a competent instructor is secured. Those wishing to join should notify the mayor so the class can start after 20 sign up.
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Thomas Williams
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Revival at Plains Church of God Continues
Revival meetings led by Rev. Thomas E. Sexton at The Plains Church of God continue this week. Many people from Athens attend and assist in the services. Evening services start at 6 o clock.
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Plains Church of God
Thomas E. Sexton
Athens
Dodgers and Indians Hold Fast Pace in Majors
Dodgers surge to 14 wins in 17 as Dolph Camilli belts four homers in three games and Brooklyn trades for Rowe. Cleveland tops Athletics 6 1 to extend streak. Yankees win behind Bonham. Early Wynn edges White Sox as Boston, St Louis win with timely hitting.
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Ohio Teams Travel for Baseball and Track Meets
Ohio University's baseball team seeks an eighth straight win at Marietta led by pitcher Charley Burdette after a 10-7 victory over Great Lakes. The Bobcats track squad faces Michigan State Normal at Ypsilanti, their second meet of the year, with Coach Bill Herbert’s group aiming for a strong showing despite Ohio State and weather delays.
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Marietta Pioneers
Marietta
Charley Burdette
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Greaat Lakes
Bill Herbert
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Herbert
Toledo
Eagles district initiation and meeting in Jacksonville
The Fraternal Order of Eagles holds its district initiation and regular district meeting at Mohawk Avenue in Jacksonville. The event starts Sunday afternoon with the meeting at 1 PM and initiation at 2 PM, with a large turnout urged.
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Order of Eagles
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Athens Fights For Victory In Afternoon Showdown
Athens Bulldogs host Nelsonville Greyhounds at 4 30 this afternoon at the AHL field in their fourth 2020 season start. Athens aims for a third win and a clean slate across sports. Bob Wakefield will start for Athens backed by Hutchinson Wakefield Trupp Gall Mulligan infield and Mills Finsterwald Sprague in the outfield.
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Hounds
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The Plains Dominate New Marshfield in 16-2 Victory
The Plains High School baseball team improved to 8-? with a 16-2 win over New Marshfield on Thursday. Key hits came from Lowery and McFadden who aided the 15 hit attack. Addis connected for a home run as Shafer and Morgan shared pitching duties for the winners.
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Plains
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Addis
Mrs Maynard Sayre Convalesces After Surgery
Mrs Maynard Sayre of Crescent Ridge is convalescing after a major surgical operation at Mercy Hospital in Columbus.
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Maynard Sayre
Crescent Ridge
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
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