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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

7

Giants and Pirates Lead Sunday Wins Across Major Leagues

Sunday games boosted Giants Bucs Nats and Tigers with Musial batting .415 for St Louis and multiple stars delivering key hits. Pittsburgh swept Dodgers to grab first place, Bonham Yankees debut impressed, Greenberg powered Detroit past Philadelphia, and Cubs rallied in relief as Washington and Cleveland mixed results in a busy major league slate.

Joe Reichler Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Boston Ted Williams New York Joe DiMaggio Detroit Dick Wakefield Navy Musial Ody Williams Red Sox Bill Terry New York Giants Lefty Max Lanier Braves Big Mort Cooper Redbird Johnny Hogg Billy Southworth St. Louis Pittsburgh Dodgers Jimmy Brown Jack Barrett Chicago White Sox Yankees Charlie Keller Ted Lyons Hank Greenberg Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Bobo Newsom Sam Chapman Prince Hal Schumacher Reds Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Schumacher Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phils Wrigley Field Johnny Wyrostek del Ennis Dick Mulligan Cubs Hank Borovny Cecil Travis Ens Washington Senators Cleveland Indians White Sox Tribe Dutch Leonard St. Louis J Browns

Four-Way Deadlock in State Loop

The Ohio State League sits tied for first with Dayton Richmond Springfield and Zanesville at 4 2 records .667 following a doubleheader sweep that included the league’s first no hit no run game. Zanesville and Dayton each earned top spot through doubleheaders while Newark and Marion remain runners up at 3 3.

Associated Press Ohio State League Dayton Richmond Springfield Zanesville Newark Marion Lima Middletown Dodgers Dayton Indians Jim Parton Dodger Terriers Harry Holt Elroy Dalton Middletown Reds Indians Reds Moundsmen Marion Cardinals Steve Lazar Leo Perini

Pin Chips by Backup Ball secures title in late league finish

The City A League wrapped the second half of a 90 game schedule as McBee All-Stars neared the title needing one win but faced a math error that forced a double over Ford Hack. Virg Conkey and Riley led Bees with 190 538 and 203 587 as McBee and Mathews Oilers battled for top spots and league records.

McBee All-Stars Ford Hack C. Thomas Fords Bees Virg Conkey Riley McBee Mathews Oil Ohio Cleaners Ford Mathews Oi Eddie McBride Eedie McBride N. Thomas Oo Liu E. McBride G. Byard G. Conkey Mathews Oilers Cleaners Oils Neil Thomas All-Stars Oilers

Law Forbids Use Of Air Guns In City

Glouster May or Williams cites a city ordinance barring air gun use within corporate limits. Complaints of youths shooting on streets prompt police to confiscate guns. Parents are reminded they may be held responsible for damage caused by their children.

Glouster Williams Therperson

Standings and scores from early baseball leagues

Baseball results show American Association with Minneapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee, Toledo, St Louis, Louisville, and Kansas City matchups. National League games include Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, and Boston, with several interleague scores listed. American League results feature New York, Chicago, St Louis, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, and Cleveland, among others.

American Association Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Louis Louisville St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Eastern City Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Boston New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Milwaukees St. Louie Cincinnati

Baseball Tonight Probable Pitchers Guiding Rivalry Cards

Games today feature Clemenson at Weiland in Columbus vs St Paul, Rudd at Reis in Louisville vs Kansas City, Johnson at Swanson in Toledo vs Minneapolis. Two night games pair Gatehouse and Miller for St Louis at Boston with Ferriss and Robson, while Bevens hosts Lee in New York as Truks visits Philadelphia Fowler, and Gromek faces Scarborough in Washington.

Columbus Clemenson St. Paul Weiland Louisville Rudd Kansas City Reis Toledo Johnson Minneapolis Swanson St. Louis Gatehouse Miller Boston Ferriss Robson Chicago Lee New York Bevens Detroit Trucks Philadelphia Fowler Cleveland Gromek Washington Scarborough

Akron North Wins Relays in Newark Meet

Akron North edged Springfield Central in the Newark relay with Joe Vatalaro winning the pole vault. The meet was one of five relays held Saturday, with two postponements due to rain, including West Tech Relays in Cleveland and the McKinley Relays in Canton scheduled for Tuesday.

Columbus Springfield Wildcats Toledo Devilbiss Ohio Wesleyan Newark West Tech Cleveland McKinley Canton

Louisville Pushes Saints in AAA Baseball Battle

The American Association race tightens as Louisville, the 1945 playoff champion, gains on league lead Saint Louis with a 6-5 win. The teams split a doubleheader as home runs fueled both games, Eric Tipton homering for Louisville in the opener to take a 4-3 verdict, while Johnny Welas connected for Louisville in the nightcap.

Associated Press St. Paul Louisville American Association Saints Eric Tipton Johnny Welas Colonels

Senior Play Good Glory Presented By Chauncey-Dover High

Chauncey-Dover High School plans its senior class play Good Glory a three act comedy drama set in an Illinois town near Chicago. Cast includes Mary Lou Verny Thelma Jean Brookins Dick Stalder Mary Lou Kittle Ethel Mae McDaniel Earl Brown Eugene Leffler Bunk Brown Rita Pennell Rosebelle Bentley Wilbur Pyle and Dwight Ferrell under Leah G. Featherston as director and senior class sponsor.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Illinois Chicago Mary Lou Verny Thelma Jean Brookins Dick Stalder Mary Lou Kittle Ethel Mae McDaniel Earl Brown Eugene Leffler Bunk Brown Rita Pennell Rosebelle Bentley Wilbur Pyle Dwight Ferrell Leah G. Featherston

Derby day thoughts and notable bets from Louisville

Fullerton notes Derby fever in Louisville with reflections on past champions and the race's link to horse breeding and whisky. He highlights prizes won by Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Max Hirsch, mentions Jet Pilot and Assault, and previews potential Derby contenders while teasing coaching moves and sportswriters' conversions.

Hugh Fullerton Louisville Kentucky Bold Venture Whirlaway Omaha Exterminator Robert J. Kleberg, Jr Max Hirsch Elizabeth Graham Jet Pilot Graham Chicago Assault Tom Lieb Florida Billy Werber Cincinnati Bill Carpenter

Glouster Mayor Court in April Logs 26 Cases

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams reports 26 cases filed in April. Arrests included highway patrol and local officers. offenses covered destruction of property fighting intoxication unsafe driving driving without brakes and making menacing threats. One jailed for nonpayment of fine. fines collected totaled 356.13 dollars.

Glouster Thomas Williams Byj Williams Ed Kurtzman

Pythian Sisters Observe Anniversary Dinner

GLOUSTER The local Pythian Sisters observed their anniversary with a 6 o clock dinner in the K of P Hall. Members and guests sat at a long table with spring flowers. A short business session followed with a vocal duet by Beulah Lee and Libby Echstenkamper, a reading by Anna Echstenkamper, and a Ginger Lee tap dance. The evening concluded with games, and all Temple members are urged to attend Wednesday at 7:30 for inspection practice.

Aged Woman Lisetti Duncan Dies At 83 In Glouster

Mrs Lisetti Dun nan 83 died Sunday at 11 a m at the home of her son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs C B Tigner 30 Fairlawn Avenue where she had lived for years She was twice married first to John White who died forty years ago and second to George Duncan who died sixteen years ago She leaves a daughter Mrs C B Tigner three brothers C T Robinson W D Robinson both Athens J F Robinson Columbus and two sisters Mrs James Fierce Athens and Mrs Eliza Bennett Sharpsburg Funeral at Gilouster Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 pm by Rev Joe Maffett with burial in Concord Cemetery Body at the Tigner home callers welcome Club Meets Tuesday Senior Progressive Study Club meets at 7 30 pm at Mrs Blanche Melafouse 5 Barbour St Glouster

C. T. Robinson W. D. Robinson Athens J. F. Robinson Columbus James Fierce Eliza Bennett Sharpsburg Gilouster Church of Christ Joe; Maffett Concord Cemetery Tigner

Church Representatives Attend Service Camp Banquet

The Clouster Church of Christ was well represented at the Tri-State Service Camp banquet in Portsmouth Friday night. Attendees from Glouster included Ernest and Ada Jones Williams and other members. The group stayed overnight and returned Saturday. The next camp banquet will be at Washington C. H. Church of Christ on June 28 led by Rev. C. B. Tigner, former Glouster pastor.

Washington C. H

T B Skinner Rites To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for T B Skinner who died at his Columbus home Saturday morning will be held at the family residence 1220 Bryden Road Tuesday at 10 p m. He leaves daughters Margaret and six grandchildren, plus a son Narry. Burial will be in Columbus.

Glouster T. B. Skinner Columbus Bryden Road Skinner Gloustar Auieeye Margaret L. W. Ley J. F. Oldfield Narry

Glouster Social Notes Party Plans May 11 at Masonic Temple

Glouster chapter 192 CES invites members to a mother and daughter party at the Masonic Temple on Saturday May 11 with a potluck lunch. attendees asked to bring a daughter mother or another guest. ice cream and beverages provided by the chapter.

Glouster Thea Chapter CES Masonic Temple

Glouster Personalities and Local Happenings

Arylianne and friends visit from Canton and Columbus families gather for meals. Sir William Nichols on ten day leave from Little Creek visits Jacksonville. Mrs Edna Conway returns home after tonsillotomy at Marietta Hospital. Guinther Insurance opens new office in Trasin building. Indians in US to grow rapidly, predicting parity with early White arrivals by 1984.

Ulyvuai Ru Edith Florence Moody Canton Dave Cook Evangelist Harry E. ‘Anguish Shawnee Frank Butts Lois Golding Columbus William Golding William Nichols Little Creek Charles ‘Orme Tucksonville Dean Peugh E. K. Pough Charles, Orme Jacksonville Edna Conway Marietta Hospital

Luck and Heartbreak In Breeding Race Horses

Louisville readers learn how Assault, the first Texas born Derby winner with a frail hoof, heads to Pimlico to defend his title while tracing the breed’s gamble driven history from Bold Venture’s rise and ruin to Igual’s troubled lineage and the King Ranch string.

Louisville Texas Flatbush Baltimore Pimlico America Bold Venture Old Bold Robert J Kleberg King Ranch Tewas M. L. Schwartz Tgual Masda Mama J. K. Northway Igual Assault Churchill Downs Brooklyn Warren Mehrtens Whirlaway

Boudreau and Gromek Return for Indians Amid Slump

Washington um Manager Lou Boudreau and Steve Gromek rejoin the Cleveland Indians after groin and other injuries. They aim to stop the Tribe’s five game losing streak in a three game series opener against the Washington Nationals. Gromek seeks his first 1946 win against the Nats.

Washington Lou Boudreau Steve Gromek Cleveland Indians Tribe Boudreau Washington Nationals Gromek Nats

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