Baseball fans flock to opening day across major leagues
A season opening wave drew large crowds at Polo Grounds Griffith Stadium and other parks. Giants Dodgers, Senators Yankees, Cardinals Pirates and Cubs all produced tight games, with early-season pitching and power highlights. The day also featured scheduling tweaks to attract day games for worker attendance.
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Polo Grounds
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Brooklyners
Washing- Griffith Stadium
Senators
New York Yankees
Ates
Cincinnati
Giles
Reds
Pittsh Pirates
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Buster May
St. Louis Cardinals
Lou
Howie Pollet
Ttsburgh
Cubs
Whiteings
Wallgert
Klinger
Boston Braves
Phillies
Boston
Barrett
Danny Hiler
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Standings and results from major league games
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 7 to 6 and 6 to 3. Brooklyn beat New York 3 to 2 while New York won 2 to 1. Pittsburgh surged past Chicago 3 to 0. Boston won 3 to 1 over Philadelphia with Philadelphia 8, Boston 1 in another clash. American Association games include Indianapolis at Columbus postponed twice, Toledo beating Louisville 5 to 1 as fifth inning ended, and St. Paul over Milwaukee 7 to 4. Milwaukee 24, St. Paul 3. Minneapolis 6, Kansas City 5. Minneapolis 5, Kansas City 0.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
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Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
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Clevelander Tops Singles In Ohio Bowling Meet
Cecil Lebo of Akron overtook George Marlitz of Cleveland as top in Class A singles after the fourth weekend of the Ohio State Bowling Association tournament at Linsz Recreation alleys. Lebo rolled 705 to lead by 11 pins while Marlitz set the pace in Class A all events with 1995. In Class B five-man, Canton Press of Canton moved to first with 3099, overtaking Count's Case. The tournament runs for two more weekends.
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Cleveland
Cecil Lebo
Akron
George Marlitz
Ohio State
Miami Captures Ohio Track Meet at Bowling Green
Miami University won the Ohio Intercollegiate Invitational track meet at Bowling Green with six first place finishes and 77 1 2 points in its first appearance. Other team scores included Baldwin Wallace 64 1 2, Toledo 21, Ohio Wesleyan 20 3 4, Cincinnati 11 1 4, Case 7 1 4, Wittenberg 4, Heidelberg 2.
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Bowling Green
Miami University
Miami
Baldwin Wallace
Toledo
Ohio Wesleyan
Cincinnati
Case
Wittenberg
Heidelberg
Glouster Alumni Meet Set Monday Evening
Glouster area graduates are called to the high school building Monday at 6:30 PM for an alumni meeting. Members are urged to attend as important topics will be discussed and action taken.
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Glouster
Fullerton's undup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Pro football chatter says Lieut Dan Reeves may sell his Cleveland club or move it after the war to Cincinnati Boston or Los Angeles. Promotions shake up minor leagues as Bill McKechnie Jr. rises at Syracuse. Marines and Derby talk blend with football injuries and army orders in a wide sports column.
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YORK
Dan Reeves
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
Los Angeles
Bill McKechnie, Jr
Deason
Birmingham Barons
Syracuse International League
Lieut. Lyons
Marines
Pelt House
Cards Take Double Bill From Reds
Cincinnati opens an "around the clock" series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with 11 30 a.m. start to suit war workers. Johnny Vander Meer faces Max Butcher as Cincinnati aims to rebound after a pair of losses to St Louis.
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Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
E.W.T
Warren C. Giles
Johnny Vander Meer
Reds
Max Butcher
St. Louis
Cardinals
Redlegs
Glouster Fire Chief Requires Municipal Approval for Calls
Glouster fire chief John Crawford announces the department will not respond to calls from surrounding incorporated towns unless endorsed by the mayor or a responsible officer. He cites high costs and says responses come only when there is a real need for action.
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Glouster
John Crawford
Library Circulation High in Glouster April
Mrs. Fred Brown librarian reports 1304 library books in circulation in April and 100 new books received. The Glouster branch also started a series titled What a Citizen Should Know. After six weeks away due to illness she is returning to duty this week.
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Glouster
Fred Brown
Glouster Scout Camp Dedicated Amid Rainy Dedication
Visitors filled the new Glouster Boy Scout camp Sunday as rain began to fall during the dedicatory program. District officials praised ongoing work, highlighted donations of metals and paper, and noted continued volunteer efforts by Scouts and leaders.
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Glouster
Boy Scout
Glouster Women Discuss Mountain Missions and Gifts
The Glouster Women's Council of the Church of Christ met Thursday in the church social rooms. They reported 67 dollars spent on redecorating Sunday School rooms and authorized payment. The program featured Mountain Missions with talks on Christian Normal Institute and Mountain Mission School, plus the Singin Gatherin event. Mrs. Chester Post received a wedding gift table, and a salad course with coffee was served by Loyal Daughters Class hostesses. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening with postponed initiation ceremonies and no potluck lunch.
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Glouster
Women's Council
Church of Christ
Earl Pough
J. H. Henshaw
Henshaw
Solo
Charles Williams
Mountain Settlement
Emmett Anderson
Christian Normal Institute
Grayson
Ruth Watkins
Mountain Mission School
Grundy
Ruby Ogden
Kentucky Mountains
Ira Stansberry
Jean Thomas
Lalla Danford
Tragedy Strikes Cochoc ton Railway with Mark Henry Death
Word reaches Glouster that Mark Henry son of Mrs. Chris Yarger died in a railway accident at Cochoc ton Saturday night. Mrs. Yarger departed for Coshocton Sunday evening as details of the wreck remain unavailable.
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Glouster
Mark Henry
Chris Yarger
Cochocton
Local Social Notes From Pontiac to Columbus
Many residents are visiting relatives across Michigan and Ohio. W R Yaw of Pontiac spends weekend with parents J W Yaw. Mrs Ben Turner travels from Columbus to visit her mother Mrs Sarah Jonas. Gail Bingman and family tour Brunswick and Washington for visits. Ellis moves from Detroit to Cincinnati for defense factory work.
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W. R. Yaw
Pontiac
Wabeek Farms
Mich
J. W. Yaw
Ben Turner
Columbus
Sarah Jonas
Bright
Detroit
Ellis
Cincinnati
C. A. Bingman
Gail Bingman
Brunswick
N. J
Washington
Clyde Bingman
Quantico
Enid Cox
Athens
Jane
Ohio University
John Wolfe of
Trimble
Dayton
Gibbs
Graydon Brandt
E. H. Taylor
Brandt
Mary Jo
Anna B. Bryson
Jack Munsell
W. W. Bryson
John Bulloch
Robert Bulloch
Donna Lee
Lewis Docie
Alex Docie
Grantharn
Tonight's Glouster Parade Leads War of Jacksonville
Play titled Hit Parade will be staged tonight at 8 in the Trimble High School auditorium. Jacksonville mass tragedy referenced in the program is not confirmed. A large attendance is aimed at this entertainment event.
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Glouster
Jacksonville- Trimble High School
CSO Honors Mothers Of Service Men
The CSO met in the Glouster high school auditorium for a Mothers Day themed program. Carnations were given to mothers of service men, with a program of readings songs and solos led by Mrs. Agnes Clark and others. A business session appointed committees and planned sending cartons of cigarettes to listed service members and to Harry Mettler at a California camp.
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Glouster
Agnes Clark
Harriett Weymueller
Carl Pico
Emerick
Mike Thompson
Dena Morris
Ed Kurtzman
A. M Chappelear
Donald Sharp
Foster Brown
Joe F. Miner
Harry Mettler
California
CSO
Pfc
Joseph E. Christman
Cassie Vaughan
Lewis Clark
Helen Binderbasin
Mary Chute
Delores McAllister
American Legion Hall
Visit to Warren Aids Vaughan Family Hopeful Update
Brother Harold Vaughan and Mrs. Ansel Gamwell returned from Warren on Friday after visiting their brother James Vaughan who is recovering from an appendectomy in City Hospital. His mother Mrs Walter McAskey remains in Warren and the patient’s condition is still serious but improving.
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Glouster
Harold Vaughan
Ansel Gamwell
Warren
James Vaughan
City Hospital
Walter McCaskey
Count Fleet's a Freak and Still the Derby Favorite
Louisville AP report notes Count Fleet won the Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords and 36 over Burnt Cork earning $60,725. Analysts debate if he is a freak while predicting a potential Triple Crown bid pending Belmont matchup with Ocean Wave. Race covered in milk-wagon pace of 2 04 before about 60,000 fans.
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Blue Swords
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Bankrupt
Amber Light
No Wrinkles
Dove Pie
Gold Shower
Modest Lad
Burnt Cork
Ocean Wave
Mack's Homer Powers Indians Over White Sox Opener
Jim Bagby seeks fourth win as Cleveland hosts Chicago in the four game set. Ray Mack hits a first of the season homer to beat Detroit 5 2 after a two run fifth inning while Mel Harder gets the win and Mike Naymick provides relief.
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Jim Bagby
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bill Dietrich
Tribe
Chicago
Ray Mack
Indians
Detroit Tigers
Redskins
Detroit
Mel Harder
Mike Naymick
Burnett Returns to Cincinnati After Visit
Mrs Roy Burnett, who had been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Balderson for a week, returned to Cincinnati on Saturday.
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Glouster
Roy Burnett
W. B. Balderson
Cincinnati
Trimble Clean Up Day Set by Trimble Council
Mayor Underwood announces Trimble Clean Up Day for May 13 with curb collection deadline set for May 12. City truck will start early to complete the hauling in one day, ashes excluded from free service with a small fee required for disposal.
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Glouster
Underwood
Trimble
Joint Spring Conference of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Glouster hosts a spring conference at McArthur with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lunsford Cecil Watkins Mrs Esta Haskins Mrs Billa Dew Mrs Lena Maxwell Mrs Leona Nicholas Mary Skinner and Mrs Marie Hambel. Past Noble Grand's Club to meet at Miss Dora Wagoner's home Thursday at 7 30 pm Emma Kasler co host.
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Glouster
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
McArthur
C. C. Lunsford
Cecil Watkins
Esta Haskins
Billa Dew
Lena Maxwell
Leona Nicholas
Mary Skinner
Marie Hambel
Dora Wagoner
Emma Kasler
Lottridge Hosts Shower for Gaston Newlyweds
About 63 friends gathered at Mr and Mrs J Lee Gaston home to honor the Athens couple Glenn A Gaston and Mrs Marjorie Gaston who were wed in Dayton. Guests presented a vase of gifts and well wishes as the couple begin life on State Route 56.
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Lottridge
J. Lee Gaston
Glenn A. Gaston
Athens
Dayton
Gaston
Ralph M. Allen
John Archer
Dale Heil
Janet Lee
Bellaire
Lee Gaston
Raymond Boggs
Leroy Boggs
Carson Boggs
Charles Reynolds
C. M. Swartz
C. D. Swartz
Harry Carleton
Coolville
Flao Tenney
Elden Clark Farm
Darwin
Emma Chevalier
Harold Greiner
Walter Greiner
Service Men of Glouster Area Arrive for Furlough Visits
Pvt and Mrs Byron Adams arrived Thursday for a twelve day furlough with his parents in Glouster. They will visit Detroit before returning to Debray Beach Florida. He serves with the Medical Detachment of the Air Corps at Boca Raton Field. Tommy C Morrison entered Great Lakes Naval Training Station for basic training. Mrs Margaret Kerns reports her husband James Kerns has been promoted to Technical Sergeant at Camp Claiborne Louisiana.
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Glouster
Byron (Cappy) Adams
Jack Adams
Detroit
Debray Beach
Fla
Air Corps
Boca Ration Field
Tommy C. Morrison
C. Morrison
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy
Margaret Kerns
James Kerns
Camp Claiborne
Trimble Police Arrests Include Intoxication and Speeding Fines
Two arrests by Trimble police were presented to Mayor Sam Underwood. One defendant pled guilty to intoxication and the other to speeding. Each was fined five dollars with costs totaling thirteen dollars and seventy cents in each case.
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Glouster
Trimble
Sam Underwood
Glouster Family Moves to Columbus for Work
Mrs Lottie Logue and her family longtime residents of Glouster are moving to Columbus. Her son Norman and daughters Mary Virginia and Anna Louise have found employment there.
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Lottie Logue
Columbus
Norman
Mary Virginia
Anna Louise
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