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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1945

Page

9

Ohio State defeats Bobcats in 6-5 decision ends winning streak

Ohio State edged the Ohio University Bobcats 6-5 as Frank Jerit allowed three early singles through seven innings and a late rally by the Buckeyes broke the tie. Nakama and Metzger sparked a two-run eighth inning to swing the game, with Barbis misplay setting up the decisive frames. Sayre later scored on a stolen base and barbed single sequence.

University Bobcats Ohio State Frank Jerit Bucks Meteger Walker Verreen Keo Na- Ufted BM Barbis Barbis Nakama Matager Walket Ani Metzger Ernst Leony Rumners Bucky Phelps Harthill Vannere Marke Punk Boncats Fourxohlo Gené Rutckowski Wylie Ruszkowski Hird Plura Roller Mackey Sayre Arbis Barbin

Standings Update in National and American Associations

National standings show Cincinnati and New York tied by rain with only one game scheduled. American games list Cleveland seven, Chicago one, St. Louis seven, Washington one, plus additional Association results for St Paul eight seven, Columbus thirty two, Toledo six, Minneapolis five, Louisville two eleven, Kansas City zero fourteen, Milwaukee eight, and Indianapolis three.

Cincinnati New York American Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Washington O Association St. Paul Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis National New Yorks Brooklyn Boston AGS Cincinnat Ohio- Beate AB AM OA Philadelphi Nakame Ab Waenn Ernst Korer Chica Grate A.canaseen Phelps Detroit Milwaukee Brew Ruszkowski Wyle Plura Ase Annan O St. Paul Ten Mackey Ifaan Ol- Sayre Lore eTwo Winening Ohio University Ohio State Sayre Bar Jeric Turk Wylie Jette Wyllie Jed

Friendship Class Monthly Meeting and Night of Baseball

The article reports a Friendship Class meeting and a doubleheader of baseball. Indianapolis dropped to third, Columbus fell to sixth, Toledo rose to fourth, Minneapolis slid to seventh, and Kansas City jumped to Hirth. The Colonels won the opener 2–0 behind Jake Lawson. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 8–3, moving Brews into third. St Paul won two from Columbus 8–3 and 7–2, with Joe Vitter homering and Bob Tart pitching eight shutout innings in the second game. Toledo edged Minneapolis 6–5 to move into fourth as Millers fell back.

Ers Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City Hirth Louisville Chauncey Colonels Church Christ Jake Lawson Erma Roberta Mill St Frances Higgins Milwaukee George Jeffcoat Saints West Cunningham Roman Brunswick Ight Joe Vitter Bob Tart Millers Carranth

Reds Shift Batting Order Ahead of Giants Game

The Cincinnati Reds, delayed by weather, plan a lineup change with Al Libke replacing Gee Walker in right field and Walter Flager at short. Left-handed substitutes Libke and Flager are seen exploiting the short right field fence as Harry Feldman starts on the mound for the Reds.

New YORK The Cincinnati Reds Giants Carter Cincinnati Heals Harry” Feldman al Libke Rede Gee Walker Walter Flager Ahort Ermit Wahi

Shakeup of Association Clubs Begins in Earnest

A broader shakeup within the association has started, aiming to sift potential pennant contenders from the rest as teams begin earnest competition. The move signals a reorganization of clubs seeking clearer paths to title contention.

American Association Also- Rand

Victory Assembly Held by Dover Schools in Chauncey

Dover Schools conducted a Victory Assembly Tuesday in the Chauncey-Dover district. Students gathered in the auditorium to hear President Truman's proclamation read by Rev. Gilbert Courtney offered prayer. Mike Keasey presided, with talks by local officials from Chauncey Mine No. 25 and Dover Township, and the band performing several numbers.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Truman Christine Mille Gilbert Courtney Max Dover Township John Smart Chauncey Mine No. 25 Wesi Hines Gilbert” Courtney Church of Christ Mike Keasey

Abolition of Censors in Europe Asked

The Associated Press discusses calls to end military censorship in Europe after the German surrender broadcasts. Kennedy’s dispatches from Reims faced censor approvals and partial publication while AP staff in Paris sought immediate access to the full statement. A Dayton blaze report follows.

Page Orie Supreme Headquarters Associated Press Kennedy Europe AP Paris New York Reims Paris London Relman Morin SHAEF Morin

Carrs Host Sunday Dinner in Millfield honor guest

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Carr of Millfield entertained Sunday with a two course chicken dinner honoring the guest of honor Denver Lee Cline of Chauncey who left for Army duty. Attendants included Wanda Jean Cline Barbara Maffin Doris Powell and others from nearby towns.

Chauncey Charles Carr Millfield Denver Lee Jack) Cline Wanda Jean Cline Chavingey Ipec Dorothy Powell Fletcher Hospital Ambridge Barbara Maffin Mur Ay Clty Taviss Sowell Marshe Cof Greens Ernest’ Pughline Linda Kay Mary Alice Glouster Floyd Werner Donna ‘Sue James Wallace Patty Hillifield Donald Fowell Columbus Mra Carr Onor ‘Guest Lee Cline

League Leaders In American Baseball Statistics

Scott Stephens of St Louis leads batting with 33. Case of Washington has 15 runs batted in and 10 stolen bases. Derry of New York tops runs with 15 and Rucker of New York leads with 27 hits. Lombardi of New York hits 20 and home runs 5. Voiselle of New York and Derringer at Chicago share 4-0 pitching.

Stephens St. Louis Case Washington Derry New York Rucker Lombardi McCormick Cincinnati Voiselle Derringer Chicago

Fullerton Roundup Mixed Sports Notes From NY to Maxwell Field

A collage of brief sports items spans Kentucky Marquette last shot lore, Richmond Colts opening game streak, Joe Tepsic’s GI Bill rise, Joe McCarthy and Hibbard art visit, and a Maxwell Field football plan for fall with an 11 game slate. Also featuring boxing tourney standouts Wyzykiewicz Williams Wright and a note on hay fever at Salt Lake City golf event.

Mugh Fullerton New York Nibley Park Richmond Colts Dick Rutherford Richmond Dick Hae Joe Tepsic Guadalcanal Penn State G. I. Bill Joe Bedenk Joe McCarthy Boston Aldro Thompson Hibbard Joe Artiet Hibbard White Sox Eastern Flying Training Command Maxwell Field Ala Don Schifter United Kingdom Ray Wyzykiewicz Buffalo Bantam Herbie Williams New Orleans Bill Wright Youngstown Welter Wycykiewicz Vince Padilla Eighth Air Force Aight

Mrs Heffken Hosts Millfield Needle Club Event

Mrs Eda Heffken entertained the Millfield Needle Club at her Millfield home. Bertha Sanders was honored with a surprise handkerchief shower for her birthday anniversary. Guests included Elizabeth Patton Ide Hill Elizabeth Robinnett Helen Sanders Olive Brookins Weslie Brookins Donna Thomas Edith McDaniel Kathryn McDaniel Jessie Fulton Viola Sanders.

Chauncey Eda Heffken Millfield

Mine Accident Injures Chauncey Carter at Poston Mine Mo

GHAUNCEY Otto Carter of Greens Run employed at Poston Mine Mo suffered head and facial lacerations in a Monday accident. He was taken to Sheltering Arma Hospital by Dr CN Sanders. Fifteen stitches were required to close the wounds. CLASS TO MEET CHAUNCEY Mrs Thelma Lin scott class president will conduct Naomi Clans meeting tonight at 7 pm in the home of Mrs Helen Michael. A social hour and refreshments will follow.

Ghauncey Otto Carter Greens Run Poston Mine Milltilla Arma Hospital CN. Sanders Chauncey Thelma ‘Linscott Naomi Clans Helen Michael

Easterners Still Cousins To Luke Sewell's Browns

In St Louis, the Browns beat Washington 7 1 in the season’s first intersectional tilt. Ace Nelson Potter pitched a three hitter. Boris Martin sparked the offense with a single double and triple.

Jack Hand Associated Press Bt. Louis Browns Washington Atlantic Seaboard Luke Sewell Sportsman’s Park Nelson Potter Boris Martin Sewell Fred M. Vinson Ledo Vinson Johnny Niggeling al Carrasquel Cleveland Chilcago White Sox Orval Grove Felix Mackiewilcz Grove Cincinnati New York Giants Iskipper Bill McKechnie Kermit Wahl Walt Flager Birmingham Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Phils Buster Adams Glenn Crawford John Antonelli Jimmy Foxx Wes Hamner Braves Bob Logan Indianapolis Ben Cardoni Ben Geraghty

Prohibition Likely to End by Vinson as Racing Prep Races Ahead

Reports indicate prohibition should be abolished by Vinson. James F. Byrnes urged resuming racing after V E Day. Turf officials say preparations for reopening tracks in about two weeks with the Kentucky Derby in June and the Preakness and Belmont following. War Department suspends review of professional athletes rejected in draft.

Vinson James F. Brynes War Department

Injured in Fall At Millfield School Grounds

Eight-year-old Helen Chauncey daughter of Mr and Mrs Analy Kolar of Millfield sustained facial injuries in a fall on Millfield school grounds Monday.

Chauncey Helen Analy Kolar Millfield

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