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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1944

Page

7

Rookie Schanz Delivers Key Triple as Phils Beat Giants

Charley Schanz, a rookie pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, hits a bases-loaded triple in the ninth to drive a 5-2 win over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. Other games saw Davis lift Brooklyn, Dietrich key Cleveland, Newhouser contribute for Detroit, and Stainback suffer a broken leg stealing second for New York.

Charley Schanz Phillies Schanz Phils San Diego Curt Davis Brooklyn Bill Dietrich White Sox Johnny Niggeling Washington Hal Newhouser Detroit New York Giants Polo Grounders Joe Medwick George Hausman Davis Boston Braves Paul Waner Jim Tobin Cleveland Dietrich Indians Leroy Schalk Jimmy Webb Newhouser St. Louis Chuck Hostetler Eddie Mayo Rudy York Brownies Tuck Stainback New York Pittsburgh Cardinals Preacher Roe Chicago Cincinnati

Jacksonville Clean-Up Days Set by Mayor Williams

Jacksonville to hold clean-up days May 5 and 6 with residents urged to bundle trash into containers and place it in rear alleys for village workers to haul away. Mayor Williams emphasizes cost savings and a cleaner village. Also notes: Northwest Invitational track meet at Bowling Green State University cancelled.

Glouster James Williams Jacksonville Ager Williams Bowling Green Bownie Green State University

Baseball Scores and Schedule From The Day

Philadelphia 5 New York 2 and Brooklyn 7 Boston 6 11 innings. Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1. American League Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 10 innings New York 4 Philadelphia 1 Washington 5 Boston 2 Detroit 4 St Louis 3 Association Columbus 7 Toledo 3 Louisville 11 Indianapolis 1 Milwaukee at Kansas City rain St Paul at Minneapolis rain.

Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh S. Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit St. Louis National Club Pet Cincinnati Ccscus American Club New Association Club Milwaukee Vanes Columbus Toma Coccnenene Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul

Derby Likely To Draw Field Of 18 Starters

Churchill Downs prepares for the 70th Kentucky Derby with up to 18 three year olds entered for a purse of 87 700 dollars and a 66 200 prize for the winner. Broadcloth defeated Broad Grin and four others in the Derby Trial as Stir Up remains unpaired. Rockwood Boy and American Eagle are listed as sure entries.

Louisville Churchill Downs Kentucky America Broadcloth George Poulson Los Angeles Payne Whitney

Birds in Virtual Tie for Leadership in Association

The Columbus Redbirds routed Toledo 7 3 as Art Lopatka drove eight hits and George Stumpf homered in the third. Louisville crushed Indianapolis 11 1 on Nick Polly’s four RBI night while Jim Wilson scattered eight in Indianapolis. Rain postponed Minneapolis-St Paul and Kansas City Milwaukee games, leaving Columbus and Milwaukee tied for first on percentage.

Birds Johnny Whitehead Toledo Art Lopatka George Stumpf Louisville Indianapolis Nick Polly Jim Wilson Dave Odom Woody Rich Minneapolis-St. Paul Brewers Columbus

Glouster High To Graduate Class of 43 on May 19

Glouster High School will hold commencement in the high school auditorium on Friday May 19 with 48 candidates for graduation, 30 girls and 18 boys. Salutatory by Betty Lewis and valedictory by Billy Figley. Other speakers include Jack Coffman Richard Eddy Lois Golding and Dianne Blower. Baccalaureate service May 14 at 8 p.m. Rev A G Freeman delivers sermon. List of graduates includes James S Bailey Dianne Blower Adda Eileen Brown Richard A Brown Mary Isabelle Bryson Marion Byers Ruth Ann Chappelear John Border Coffman Charlotte Cotter Mary T Covelle Wendell Hull Dunlevy Richard H Eddy Virginia Eileen Fierce William Warren Figley Ellen Lou Ginnan Lois Annabel Golding Bernadine Goodman Lala Frances Hamber Dora Marie Harry Betty Ruth Hickman Virginia S Jennice Lois Jean Lamborn Barbara Ann Lent Betty Jean Lewis Lawrence Limo Rose M Liskey Paul Francis McAllister Madilyn McCelland Marilyn McCleland Pau Francis McCreanor Vivian Bethaleen Mayles Ruby Cleo Morrison William Henry Parker Frederick Donald Price Maria June Rigney Robert Russell Bertha Aileen Saulers Frederick Marvin Stansberry Margaret Amy Summers Elton Dennis Swart Ethel Winifred Sweeney Beatrice C Thompson Leo Thompson Robert Gene Trace Gerald Gene Waldeck Mildred Louise Winkle James Donald Wolf Rita M Wolf.

Glouster Glouster High School Betty Lewis Billy Figley Jack Coffman Richard Eddy Lois Golding Dianne Blower A. G. Freeman First Baptist Church James S. Bailey Adda Eileen Brown Richard Adolph Brown Mary Isabelle Bryson Marion Byers Ruth Ann Chappelear John Border Coffman Charlotte Cotter Mary T. Covelle Wendell Hull Dunlevy Richard H. Eddy Virginia Eileen Fierce William Warren Figley Ellen Lou Ginnan Lois Annabel Golding Bernadine Goodman Lala Frances Hamber Dora Marie Harry Betty Ruth Hickman Virginia S. Jennice Lois Jean Lamborn Barbara Ann Lent Betty Jean Lewis Lawrence Limo Rose M. Liskey Paul Francis McAllister Madilyn McCelland Marilyn McCleland Pau Francis McCreanor Vivian Bethaleen Mayles Ruby Cleo Morrison William Henry Parker Frederick Donald Price Maria June Rigney Robert Russell Bertha Aileen Saulers Frederick Marvin Stansberry Margaret Amy Summers Elton Dennis Swart Ethel Winifred Sweeney Beatrice C. Thompson Leo Thompson Robert Gene Trace Gerald Gene Waldeck Mildred Louise Winkle James Donald Wolf Rita M. Wolf

Crowe Returns to Notre Dame as Head Basketball Coach

Clem Crowe, long time Xavier University coach and former Notre Dame athlete, returns to his alma mater to lead the basketball program and assist in football at South Bend. The appointment begins July 1 after a duration leave.

Cincinnati Clem Crowe Notre Dame Xavier University Crowe South Bend Ind

Birds Box Score Routines of the Old World Betta

The note reports a measurement of 16 inches for a specimen described as Old World betta, outlining box score style routines or data entry methods used in the record.

Betta Au

Scouts Gather Salvage Saturday for Townwide Drive

Scoutmaster Ralph Hines and Troop No. 72 plan a salvage drive Saturday meeting at 8:30 in the scout room. Two trucks will cover Walnut Hill Front Street and the town business district then expand to other areas including Hollister Oakdale Congress Run Bishopville and nearby territory. Paper is especially needed to expand coverage and proper prep aids collection efforts.

Glouster Ralph Hines Walnut Hill Front St Hollister Oakdale Congress Run Bishopville Hines

Jim Wilson Returns to Reds as Coach After Cubs Exit

Cincinnati Reds General Manager Warren Giles announced tonight that Jim Wilson will rejoin the team as a coach. Wilson resigned as Chicago Cubs manager after a nine game skid and agreed to join the Reds in St. Louis Friday. The Reds meet the Cubs in Chicago as the two teams begin a two game series.

Chicago Jimmy Wilson Warren Giles Cincinnati Reds Wilson Chicago Cubs Cubs Giles Reds Detroit St. Louis Bill McKechnie Tomas de la Cruz Cub Roy Johnson Hank Wyse Wrigley Field Cardinals Crosley Field New York Giants Cincinnati

Club Games and Social News From Glouster

The 500 Club met with Mrs. Thomas Vaughn to play two tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Evan Morgan first, Mrs. Earl Morris second, and Miss Josephine Hedfelt guest. A salad course followed for members and guests. Thea Chapter OES held an inspection session with one musical number omitted. Past Matrons of Thea Chapter OES meet Friday at 7 30 in Masonic Hall. Women's Council of the Church of Christ meets Thursday at 7 30. Local residents and visitors were noted, including Miss Bessie Bricker of Utica and several families visiting in Glouster and Columbus commitments.

Glouster 500 Club Thomas Vaughn Evan Morgan Earl Morris Josephine Hedfelt Jessie Hill Elizabeth Chute Thomas Figley Lois Dunlap O. A. McDonald Thea Chapter O.E.S Mary Davis Jacksonville Dorothy Frank Thea Chapter O.E.S Masonic Hall R. C. Galloway T Millfield Chauncey Daniel Fulton Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Smith

Kiwanis Club Program Focuses on Farming

GLOUSTER The Kiwanis Club held a 6:30 dinner meeting at Gordon Hotel with a Kiwanis song service led by Dr W D Witham and accompaniment by Marcella Jonas. B R Angle, a local farmer and businessman, led an informal roundtable on farming topics. Rev A G Winkle announced an upcoming moving picture on a subject of general interest. Attendees included George W Rose George H Campbell Dr W D Witham W G Hughes E H Taylor Dan Kovach Ben Goldberg and Marcella Jonas.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Hotel W. D. Witham Marcella Jonas B. R. Angle A. G. Winkle Liberia George W. Rose George H. Campbell W. G. Hughes E. H. Taylor Dan Kovach Ben Goldberg

Rumors of a GI crackdown touch Post war sports

Fullerton's Roundup reports unconfirmed Army hard line on athletes lingering at posts amid postwar football chatter. Mentions Joe Maniaci linked to Fordham head coach role, Princeton possibly dropping football, Leahy not bringing a team, Layden and Sheer contracting illnesses, Curley Lambeau on endurance, Buck Fausett guiding Little Rock to runner up in the Southern Association, and a return to the majors after a long minor league run.

New York G. I Joe Maniaci Bainbridge Harry Thayer Eagles Curley Lambeau Robert (Buck) Fausett Reds Buck Little Rock Connie Mack Galveston

Dover Pupils to Collect Salvage This Week

Chauncey Dover school pupils will collect scrap metal tin cens paper rags and fats Thursday and Friday this week from Chauncey Sugar Creek Millfield and Chauncey communities. Residents should have donations ready and call the school if not called for collectors will be sent. Cooperation urged to ensure success.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Sugar Creek Millfield

Visits Before Navy Service By Chauncey Pendergrass Family

Mr and Mrs Charles Pendergrass of Columbus plan a Chauncey visit with parents Mr and Mrs Roy B Pendergrass of Jacobs Ave Then Charles will depart next Wednesday for the Navy A dinner honoring Charles brings together Mr and Mrs Rollie Figgins Mr and Mrs Charles Pendergrass and family plus Mrs Juanita Smith and Nancy Mil dred Pendergrass and George Pendergrass in Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Pendegrass Columbus Roy B. Pendergrass Jacobs Ave Navy Pete Pendegrass S. Terrace Ave Shis Charles Pendergrass Rollie Figgins Peter Pendergrass Judy Juanita Smith Nancy Nelsonville George Pendergrass Mildred Pendergrass

Revival Meeting Draws Good Attendance at Trimble Church

Chauney There was strong turnout last night at the Trimble Church of Christ for the third two week revival led by Rev. L. E. Evans of Nelsonville. The choir of 18 from three churches performed two numbers with Geraldine Martin accompanying. Betty Addington sang a solo with Ada Frances Brunton on piano. Evans will preach tonight on The Uncrowned King and Thursday on Investing In Life. Youth Night Thursday features a large parish youth chorus from five churches.

Chauney Trimble Church of Christ L. E. Evans Nelsonville Evans Geraldine Martin Betty Addington Ada Frances Brunton Mr. Evans

Albert T. Watkins Receives Naval Lieutenant Commission

Albert T. Watkins has been commissioned a lieutenant (jg) in the United States Naval Reserve as a line officer. He is at the Naval Training School at Princeton University and has ties to Chauncey Massillon and Painesville through family and work history. He graduated from Ohio University in 1936 and worked for Swift and Company. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Watkins. his wife Alice and daughter Charlotte reside in Painesville.

Chauncey Albert T. Watkins United States Naval Reserve Naval Training School Princeton University Princeton, N. J Ohio University Swift and Connor Massillon Albert F. Watkins Alice Watkins Charlotte Painesville

Junior Class Play Repeats Tonight at Chauncey High

The junior class presents Calm Yourself repeated tonight at 8 in Chauncey high school auditorium. Cast two performs with music by the Chauncey Dover high school band.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey District Social and Personal News Blends Visits

Chauncey residents report weekend visits across Ohio. Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and Mr and Mrs Burg Johnston traveled to Columbus to visit children Clifford Shafer Lois Ann Shafer and Charles Fenders. G B Woodrow remains ill after five weeks in hospital.

Chauncey Carl Shafer Burg Johnston Columbus Shafers Clifford Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Johnstons Charles Fenders G. B. Woodrow Clarence Patton Sugar Creek Woodrow Grover Bean Sandusky Millfield A Pyle Marlene Ann Bean Mabel Smith George Learned Junction City Dorothy Wilson Lee Rosonoffa University of Michigan Ann Arbor Mich Sarah Wilson

Boudreau Scheduled for Pre Induction Exam as Indians Struggle

Cleveland eyes a third game with Chicago as Lou Boudreau heads to Harvey Illinois for a pre induction physical. Jimmy Grant fills second base and homered with one single in yesterday's tough 3 to 2 extra inning loss.

Cleveland Ryass Peters Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Lou Boudreau Harvey, Ill Jimmy Grant Peters Sox Grant al Smith Paul Calvert Jimmy Devlin Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Indians Warren Buddy) Rosar

M. O. Bryan Undergoes Operation in Athens

Chauncey resident M O Bryan of Lower Plains underwent gallstone surgery Monday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. His condition is reported favorable. A daughter Mrs Albert Jackson lives in Chauncey. His children from Youngstown Haydenville Chauncey are visiting, with son Matt O Bryan from Menton e Ind expected later.

Chauncey M. O. Bryan Lower Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Albert Jackson Glenn McDowell Youngstown J. R. Rutgers Haydenville Matt O. Bryan Mentone Ind

Major League Baseball Leaderboard Highlights

National leaders include Musial leading batting with 463 and Kramer of St. Louis with 30 pitching wins. Epps heads runs with 12 for St. Louis. Hayes has 3 home runs for Philadelphia. Schultz of Brooklyn leads in runs batted in with 17 and doubles with 20 hits.

Hostetler Detroit Epps St. Louis Stephens Myatt Washington Peters Cleveland Gutteridge Hayes Philadelphia Kubel Musial Weintraub Medwick New York Schultz Brooklyn Walker Sanders Criscola Cincinnati Barrett Pittsburgh Lupien Lanier Cards

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