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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
14
Charley Schanz earned the win for Philadelphia despite a one hit game by the Giants as he delivered a bases loaded triple in the ninth inning. The Phillies prevailed 5-2 at the Polo Grounds, aided by Schanz's timely hit and supporting RBIs.
Jacksonville will hold clean-up days on May 5 and 6. Property owners and renters should gather trash, place it in rear alleys, and village employees will haul it away. Mayor Williams urges wide participation to reduce costs and improve the town. Also noted is a cancellation of the Northwest Invitational track meet at Bowling Green State University.
Philadelphia 5 New York 2 Brooklyn 7 Boston 6 11 innings Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1 Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 10 in New York 4 Philadelphia 1 Washington 5 Boston 2 Detroit 4 St Louis 3 Columbus 7 Toledo 3 Louisville 11 Indianapolis 1 Milwaukee at Kansas City rain St Paul at Minneapolis rain
Churchill Downs prepares for the 70th Kentucky Derby with 12 three year olds entered and 18 possible starters. Broadcloth defeated Broad Grin in the Derby Trial as Stir Up plans remain unmade. Rockwood Boy and American Eagle are listed as likely entrants in the big race.
The Columbus Redbirds beat Toledo 7 to 3 as Art Lopatka drove in eight hits and George Stumpf hit a two run homer in the third. Louisville crushed Indianapolis 11 to 1 with Nick Polly collecting four RBIs on three extra base hits. Rain postponed Minneapolis-St Paul and Kansas City Milwaukee games, leaving Milwaukee and Columbus tied on percentage for first.
Clem Crowe, longtime Xavier University coach and Notre Dame alumnus, is granted leave to become head basketball coach and assistant football mentor at Notre Dame in South Bend. The appointment begins July 1.
Scoutmaster Ralph Hines and Scout Troop No 72 plan a salvage drive Saturday meeting at 8 30 am in the scout room. Two trucks will cover Walnut Hill Front Street and town business areas while the other handles Hollister Oakdale and Congress Run areas as time allows. Paper is especially needed.
Glouster High School will hold commencement in the auditorium on Friday evening May 19 with 48 candidates, 30 girls and 18 boys. salutatory by Betty Lewis valedictory by Billy Figley. other speakers include Jack Coffman Richard Eddy Lois Golding Dianne Blower. Baccalaureate on May 14 at 8 p.m. Rev A G Freeman to deliver sermon.
Cincinnati Reds General Manager Warren Giles announces the signing of Jim Wilson as coach after Wilson resigns as Cubs manager following a nine game losing streak. Wilson helped Reds win pennants and a world championship in 1939 1940 and will join the team in St Louis Friday.
The 500 Club held a Monday card night with first prize to Mrs Evan Morgan second to Mrs Earl Morris and guest prize to Miss Josephine Hedfelt. A salad course followed for seven attendees. The Thea Chapter OES met Friday with one musical number omitted. Past Matrons will meet Friday at 7 30 in Masonic Hall. The Women s Council of the Church of Christ meets Thursday at 7 30 PM.
Miss Bessie Bricker of Utica stayed with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Henshaw over the weekend. Mrs. Chester Post and daughters Margaret and Mrs. Garmon Conaway from Pataskala visited friends in Glouster on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Lamborn with daughters Lois and Mrs. Dale Thompson spent Monday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parker and Mr. and Mrs. B. Conaway traveled Tuesday to Columbus.
GLOUSTER Kiwanis dinner meeting at Gordon Hotel featured a Kiwanis song service led by Dr. W. D. Witham with Marcella Jonas on piano. B. R. Angle discussed farming as the meeting theme, followed by roundtable remarks. Rev. A. G. Winkle announced a Liberia topic film for next week. Attendees included George W. Rose George H. Campbell Dr. W. D. Witham W. G. Hughes E. H. Taylor Dan Kovirach B. R. Angle Ben Goldberg and Marcella Jonas.
Fullerton’s Roundup notes unconfirmed Army discipline toward athletes lingering at posts. Itemizes Joe Maniaci linked to Fordham postwar head coach job, Princeton possibly dropping football, and Frank Leahy’s plans. Mentions Layden Sheer Thayer Curley Lambeau Buck Fausett and Buck’s move from manager to rookie. Buck led Little Rock to 362 batting in 1935.
Chauncey Dover schools will collect scrap metal tin cans paper rags and fats Thursday and Friday with participation from Sugar Creek Millfield and Chauncey communities. Residents should have donations ready or call the school to send collectors. Cooperation urged to ensure a successful drive.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and Mr and Mrs Burg Johnston spent the weekend in Columbus visiting their children and grandchildren. G B Woodrow, hospitalized five weeks, remains unimproved at home with son in Sugar Creek.
Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Roy B Pendergrass and other relatives at Jacobs Ave as Charles Pendergrass prepares to join the Navy next Wednesday. A Sunday dinner at 568 S Terrace Ave in I featured two courses with family members including Rollie Figgins Judy and Nancy Pendergrass and Mildred Pendergrass.
In Chauncey the Trimble Church of Christ hosted the third two week revival led by Rev. L E Evans from Nelsonville. The 18 member choir represented three parish churches and performed two numbers with Geraldine Martin. Betty Addington sang a solo with Ada Frances Brunton on piano. Evans planned to speak on The Uncrowned King tonight and Investing In Life on Thursday, with Youth Night featuring a large parish youth chorus.
Albert T. Watkins has been commissioned a lieutenant j g in the United States Naval Reserve as a line officer. He attends Naval Training School at Princeton University. He graduated from Ohio University in 1936 and has worked for Swift and Company in Massillon since then. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Watkins of Chauncey. His wife Alice and daughter Charlotte live in Painesville.
Chauncey high school auditorium hosts a repeat performance of the Junior Class play Calm Yourself at 8 pm. Cast two performs with music by the Chauncey Dover high school band. Mrs Daniel Fulton chairs Friday Ladies Aid Society meeting for Millfield Church of Christ with Mrs Mabel Smith in charge.
Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau heads to Harvey Illinois for a pre induction medical exam. Russ Peters resumes shortstop duties as Jimmy Grant covers second base in the interim. Chicago White Sox edge Cleveland 3 to 2 in 10 innings with Devlin optioned to Baltimore and Rosar keeping a roster spot.
Chauncey M O Bryan of Lower Plains underwent gallstone surgery Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. His condition is favorable. His daughter Mrs Albert Jackson of Chauncey and several relatives across Ohio have visited him, with son Matt Bryan expected to arrive later from Milford, Indiana.
The report lists top season leaders by league with figures for batting runs and hits. Key names include Hostetler Detroit Myatt Washington Schultz Brooklyn and Kramer St. Louis among others. The data covers batting runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and pitching wins for several teams.
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