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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1943

Page

7

Edge in West Rivalry Shapes Early Baseball Season

The piece notes the Western clubs’ strong start and potential, with mentions of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in the American and National Leagues. It references rookies showing promise, pitching rotations, and upcoming road trips as teams seek early dominance.

St. Louis New York Yankees Ans Sean Johnny Er Boston “Sox Forncan Teague Yankees Roston Boston Dodgers Rave Gweinnatt Reds Uest Philadelphia Chivist New ’York

Indians Meet Washington Night Contest

Cleveland faces the Washington Nationals in the first night game of the season at the Stadium. Ossie Bluege touts a strong outfield infield and pitching staff with Bob Johnson added from Philadelphia. Manager Lou Boudreau contemplates lineup choices and may keep Chubby Dean on the bench due to light hitting while Eddie Turehin die remains in doubt.

Cleveland Cleveland ‘Indians Washington Nationals Ossie Bluege Bob Johnson Philadelphia Athletics George Ase Eddie Turehin Tribe

Dover Band to Give Friday School Concert

Dover band plans a concert at the school on Friday. Chauncey notes show community visits by locals and a Missionary Society recitation set for May 12 at 7 30 pm in the Gillespie home with Rev Ned Inks as guest speaker. The Forest Ro tebekah Lodge plans a Thursday meeting at 7 30 pm at the K of P Hall.

Dover Band Chauncey Missionary ‘Society Hom At Dale Gillespie Mitt St Doris Cunningham Rev Nedinks CHAUNCEY —_ Forest Rostebekah Lodge Chauncey, Wil K. of P. Hall

Children Choir Sings at Trimble Methodist Service

Chauncey chauncey Methodist Church choir attended Trimble Methodist service Sunday night to sing with accompaniment from Elmer and Grace Crabtree, Rev Charles Palmer, and Mrs. Palmer. Choir members included Anna Cline Patty Carter Sus Ferrell Barbara McHenry Bett Palmer Wilma Allen Woodin Mullens Robert Freeman Raymond and Ralph Crabtree.

Chauncey Chaunce Methodist Church Trinble Trimble M Elmer Allen Charles Palmer Grace Crabtree Lol Anna Cline Patty Carter Sus Ferrell Barbara McHenry Bett Lou "Palmer Wilma Allen Ward

Rainy finish ends Ohio U baseball season

Rolland Carr and Glennis Karns are overseas as the Ohio University baseball season closes amid rain and postponements. The Bobcats faced a weather ruined schedule with hopes of facing Cincinnati Bearcats, Toledo spring training prospects, and notable players like Malovan f Burdette and Wren. The article notes efforts to answer Uncle Sam's call while weather dampened Athens fans' plans and culminates with community notices about Karns and Carr family members serving abroad.

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Funeral rites set for Jay Wither in Shel Airing Arma Hepa

Funeral services for Jay Wither who died in Shel Airing Arma Hepa will be held Friday at two o clock at the Wallace Pune Home. Rev Gilbert Clouster will officiate. Parents are listed as Mr Withem of C.

Reds Open Eastern Trip With Phillies at Shibe Park

The Cincinnati Reds meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of a three game series at Shibe Park. Weather forced cancellation of a fan exhibition at Fort Monmouth, N J granting the Reds extra rest. Manager Bucky Harris planned to start veteran St Johnson while pitcher Stare or Tide were also considered for Cin and Amath.

Philadelitha Incannati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Shibe Park Reds Army Stars Fort Monmouth J Yester Xinnager Mexechnic Wilkinsburg Ray Stare Elmer Tide Cin- Amath Phillies Bucky Harris Eteran St Johnson

Glouster Civic Club Hosts County Farm Agent Visit

County Farm Agent Wright Estes spoke to Glouster Civic Club at 1 Jordan Motel during a Tuesday evening meeting. The program included group singing, devotions, and notes on agricultural trends with a focus on fruit and vegetable product demand and independent producer perspectives.

Civic Club of Glouster Loust Church of Christ Cincinnati Jesus Bert McDonald Harold Oder Porter Estes

Pacific Coast Conference row sparks nonofficial football plan

Fullerton's Roundup notes a feud over next fall's PCC football schedule with southern schools preferring a double round robin and northern schools resisting. Until June 14 faculty reps meet to decide, leaving the plan in doubt.

Hugh Fullerton NEW York-Um Pacific Coast

Meeting Program To Highlight 8.0 Details

The organizers promise a worthwhile program as they confirm all details are set for the 7 30 evening meeting in Uelock Detroit. Attendees include Doro thy Oxley and Billie Scott of Chauncey.

Detroit Dorothy Oxley Andy Billie Scott Chauncey

Boxing Tries Comeback in Queen City Spotlight

Boxing promoter Benny Becker plans a 10 round card in Cincinnati to revive big time boxing. Jake Lamotta from the Bronx faces Tony Ferrara of Brooklyn as the sport seeks to regain momentum after years of mediocrity and court cancellations.

Singinnati Jake Lamotta Bronx Tony Ferrara Brooklyn Benny Becker Prine Cals Welch Lamotta Ray Sugar) Robinson Aiweky McKinnon Salon Larwotia Ferrara Gris Dundee Ken Overlin Ferrare Wing Alex” Dose Young Kid McCoy Bobby McIntyre Soe Triano

McCadden Dominates at Beulah Park in Narrow Win

Beulah Park saw Willie McCadden win the feature as Vander struggled to place, with McCadden scoring strong late in the nine race card. Vernon and Vander were among multiple locals honored in a day of racing and social notes across Glouster Amesville Millfield and Columbus area communities.

Columbus Dooney Willie’ McCadden Beulah Park Cleves Vander Scpt Glouster Mrs. Cole Vernon James Williams Iebbardsvile Carpenter Amesvle Tver Bail Downs Thistle McArthur Jessie Sharp Clyde Greenville

Ram Owners Not Trying to Sell in Cleveland

Coach Charles Walsh of the Cleveland team says the club will not be sold. Dan Reeves and Maj Tevy Jr of the U S Army Air Forces are not interested. Earlier reports mention Ted Caine as a potential buyer, but the sale was withdrawn due to the owners absence.

Cleveland Charles Chih) Walsh Cleveland Fame Dan Reeves Pred Tevy, Jr U.S. Army Air Forces Reed Ted Caine Smith Gue

Trimble's Cleanup Day Aims Village Litter Free

Residents urged to join a village cleanup Thursday with a free disposal option for rubbish except ashes. Participants will bag and place material in containers for alley pickup, keeping the area neat.

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Hold Funeral Rites For Mary Hunter

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hunter mother of Mrs Hollis Fipple Chauncey who died at her home at Sugar Creek will be Thursday at 2:50 pm in the Sugar Creek church with Rev Gilbert Courts of the Church of.

Mary Hunter Chauncey Mary Hunter Mra Hollis “Fipple Sugar Reek Sugar Creek Gilbert Courts

Friendship Club to Meet Tonight at May Session

The May meeting of the Friendship Club at Chauncey will feature Mrs Frank as host and Mrs Gracies Bennett leading devotions. Elmer Allen and Chauncey family members entertained guests Sunday night at their home on Main Street. Charles E. Paliser of the Methodist Church underwent a palate operation Monday at Jant Hospital, with Marie Hambelanf and Lala visiting in Columbus.

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