Rigel Sets Lone Hit As Reds Top Brooklyn 5-1
Cincinnati Reds toppled Brooklyn 5-1 as Thompson allowed a single by Lew Riggs in the sixth. Thompson earned his spring win with strong support from a lineup that dominated early. The day also featured Brooklyn’s triple play and a New York Giants victory over Pittsburgh.
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Gene
Junior
Lew Riggs
P Son
Reds
Thompson
Bill McKechnie
John Vander Meer
Ray Starr
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Buccaneers
Giants
Cliff Melton
Pittsburgh
Connie Ryan
Frak Gustine
Bill Jurges
Pete Coscarart
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phils
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank Hoerst
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
Jack Wallacsa
A’s
Miami Miler Faces Top Rival Virgil Alston at Oxford
Ohio U rolls into Oxford next Friday for a twilight track meet with Miami. Virgil Alston a junior from Carr Town Vance Braden, known as a top miler and two miler, beat Ollie Hunter of Notre Dame in the Drake Relays two mile in 9 25.3 and set a mile mark at Selby Field Delaware.
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Ohio U
Miami
Oxford
Bobcats
Virgil Alston
Carrtown
Alston
Drake
Ollie Hunter
Notre Dame
Selby Field
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Correcting a beginner’s over-swing in golf
The article explains common early faults like over-swinging and across the ball. It emphasizes keeping a firm but relaxed left arm, watching the ball, proper weight transfer, complete shoulder turn, and a full follow-through for accuracy.
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Byron Nelson
Budweiser Quintet Wins Big in 42nd ABC Bowling Tourney
The Budweiser five from Chicago captured the $1,500 prize with a 3131 team score as the 42nd American Bowling Congress Tournament closed in Columbus. About 28,000 bowlers competed for $253,930 in prizes, a new high. Singles leader is John Stanley of Cleveland with 756. doubles by Edward Nowicki and George Baier of Milwaukee at 1,377. all-events led by Ted Moskal of Saginaw with 1973. Other top finishers include a St Louis Budweiser entry second, Schlitz third, Waldorf Red Brand Beer fourth, and Joseph L Gill Insurance Co fifth. Total paid attendance around 50,000.
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Columbus
Chicago
ABC
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
John Stanley
Cleveland
Edward Nowicki
George Baier
Milwaukee
Ted Moskal
Saginaw
Mich
Budweiser
St. Louis
Chubby Dean Opens Season Against Yankees
Cleveland report notes Chubby Dean would debut for the Redskins against the New York Yankees, facing the defending champions who sent Ernie Bonham to the mound. Bonham held a 4-0-0 record in relief, while Dean previously worried the Yankees during spring training with Connie Mack.
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Cleveland
New York Yankees
Ernie Bonham
Tribe
Peer Boudreau
Chubby Dean
Yanks
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Lefty Dean
New Yorkers
Baseball score roundup from early season games
New York beat Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 3 to 2. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 1 while Chicago won 9 to 8 against Boston. Philadelphia topped St. Louis 5 to 4 in a separate result. Several games postponed or moved to night slots noted with Detroit Cleveland Boston Chicago and others pending.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Kansas City
National Club
Aes
Philadelphia Club
Eas
Dizzy Dean to Pitch Again at Wrigley Field May 24
Dizzy Dean will return to the mound at Wrigley Field on May 24 to face Satchel Paige. The former Cubs ace, now a St. Louis broadcaster, will captain an all stars squad against the Kansas City Monarchs, three time Negro American League champions.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs
Leroy “Satchel” Paige
Dean
St. Louis
Kansas City Monarchs
Chauncey Mother Remembrance From Family Members
Mrs. L. L. Sweazy of W Main Street Chauncey was honored with gifts and flowers on Mothers Day by her children and grandchildren. Those spending the day included Mrs. Iva Fridley and Jarry, Mrs. Ruth Herman, Mrs. Orpha Martin, Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sweazy with their children of Doanville.
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Chauncey
L. L. Sweazy
W. Main St
Iva Fridley
Jarry
Ruth Herman
Orpha Martin
Columbus
Walter Sweazy
Doanville
Orville Mathews Shines in Track and Football at Oklahoma
Orville Mathews, Oklahoma star sprinter and quarterback, wins the 100 yard dash in nine and eight tenths seconds. He is described as a family man who smokes cigars, retires late, and could break records if he trained seriously. Coach John Jacobs praises his rapid start and compares him to past greats while noting his unconventional discipline and long athletic arc.
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Burton Benjamin
NEA
Chicago
Orville Mathews
John Jacobs
Oklahoma
Orville
Jacobs
Jim Thorpe
Mathews
Austin
Billy Hall
Rice
Jimmy Metcalf
Oklahoma A
Colorado
Whitley Cox
Tulsa
Chickasha High School
Southern California
School of Education
Jackson To Play Athens Here Today
The Athens Bulldogs host the Jackson Iron Men in a 4 PM baseball game at AHL field for the third meeting of the season. Athens seeks its fifth win and a season split with Jackson after a 9 2 victory earlier and a 6 5 extra inning SEC semifinal loss. Pitcher Bob Wakefield leads the Bulldogs with a lineup including Hutchison Mulligan and Sprague. Tomorrow Ironton St. Joseph visits Athens for another contest.
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Athens Bulldogs
Jackson Iron Men
AHL Field
Athens
Jackson
Bulldogs
Iron Men
Bob Wakefield
Hood
Hutchison
Jim Wakefield
Jack Trupp
Homer Gall
Bob Mulligan
Bob Mills
John Finsterwald
Bill Sprague
Ironton St. Joseph
Front Runners National Batting and Pitching Standings
The list highlights top players across categories with names and teams. Murtaugh Philadelphia leads batting at .333 with 20 runs by Ott New York. Fernandez Boston tops hits and doubles 11 and 10, while Williams Boston leads home runs 7 and runs 28. Spence Washington has triples and Bonham New York leads pitching with 40.
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Murtaugh
Philadelphia
Ott
New York
F. McCormick
Cincinnati
Fernandez
Boston
Camilli
Brookyn
J. Stolenee
Miller
Head
Brooklyn
Williams
York
Detroit
Case
Vashon
Bonham
Martha Bible Class Hosts Evening at Guerry Home
Chauncey Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday night at Mrs. Lena Guerry’s home with Mrs. Viola Howard leading. A strong attendance is anticipated.
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Chauncey
Martha Bible
Millfield
Revival Services Open at Morristown Holiness Church
Revival services began Sunday night at Morristown Holiness Church led by Pastor Rev. James Cardner with helpers Dorothy and Elaine McKinney of Chauncey. Special music accompanied the 7:30 p.m. services.
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Chauncey
Morristown
James Cardner
Dorothy
Elaine McKinney
Fullerton's Roundup: Witty pitches and coach whispers
An Arcadia, Florida man claims to sell psychological tactics to guarantee a pennant to the Reds for 100 dollars, promising a refund if Cincinnati isn't two games ahead by Sept 10. Yale names its new football coach as Sioux City figures into Howie Odell and Spike Nelson links. Mark Daily notes Ted Lyons-era Sox and a push for stronger support.
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New York
Arcadia
Fla
Frank Y. Grayson
Cincinnati Times-Star
Reds
Cincinnati
Yale
Sioux City
Howie Odell
Cherokee
Spike Nelson
Redskins Schedule Preseason Practice in San Diego
The Washington Redskins announce a pre season practice session next fall in San Diego California. Coach Frank Thomas of Alabama praises obstacle course tests used by Missouri and Georgia Tech and plans to stage a similar tourney for Southeastern Conference colleges to pick future coaches.
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Washington Redskins
San Diego
Calif
Lou Gehrig
Yankee Stadium
William Westcott
V.M.I
Joe Louis
Camp Upton
Army Morale Division
New York City
Missouri
George Tech
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Chauncey Youths End Furloughs Return to Camp
CHAUNCEY P F C Rolland Carr returns to Camp San Luis Obispo after a ten day furlough visiting his mother sister and grandmother in Chauncey and his father in Millfield. Corp Paul Tippett comes back after a ten day furlough spent in Chauncey visiting parents and relatives on Mill Street.
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Chauncey
P.F.C
Rolland Carr
Camp San Luis
Obispo
Calif
Grace Carr
Marjorie
Hattle Karns
Ellis Ave
Charles Carr
Millfield
Carr
Rolland
Clarington
Ohio
Elma Cowan
Corp
Paul Tippett
Sam ‘Tippett
Mill St
Carroll Tippett
Margaret Kern
Chauncey Junior 4-H Girls Enjoy Hike and Lunch
Chauncey four leaf clover club junior girls led by Jean ette Blackford hiked and had lunch Saturday. Members on the picnic were Jo Anna Ley Susie Ferrer Ruth Ann Howard Betty Blackford and Shirley Russell.
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Chauncey
Jeanette Blackford
Jo Anna Ley
Susie Ferrer
Ruth Ann Howard
Betty Blackford
Shirley Russell
Blue Lake Class Donates 100 Bibles to Soldiers
A class at Elizabeth Chapel Sunday School donated 100 Bibles to soldier boys leaving for camp. Rev. Herman Lewis preached there. Local residents and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Loucks and others, hosted guests and visitors amid various notes on illness travel and family connections.
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Blue Lake
Elizabeth Chapel
Herman Lewis
Cheshire
Virgil Craft
Craft
Gallipolis
L. B. Loucks
Dewey Gay
Thurman
Truman Sam
Columbus
Eleanor Irene Sheets
John Sheets
San Pedro
Calif
Gilbert Daniels
New York
Florida
Virginia Heines
Columbus Hospital
Edgar Wooten
Pleasant
Robert Wooten
Harry White
Royal Oak
Mich
John White
Birthday Party for Sue Ann Wallace in Chauncey
Mrs. Harley Wallace hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sue Ann in Chauncey. Attendees included Jeanie Mullina Arlene Lester Ann Schrappe Shirley Leffler Judy McCafferty Sammy Stalder Larry Jenkins Johnny Mullins Jackie Lester David Wallace Dorothy Stalder and others. Ice cream cake balloons and V shaped suckers were given as favors. In the evening Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace and Vera Wallace visited the Walaces.
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Chauncey
Harley Walllace
Sue Ann
Wallace
Jeanie Mullina
Arlene Lester
Ann Schrappe
Shirley Leffler
Judy McCafferty
Sammy Stalder
Larry Jenkins
Johnny Mullins
Jackie Lester
David Wallace
Sue Ann Wallace
Chauncey Personalities Highlight Local Visits
Chauncey residents hosted out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Lewis McWilliams and children Donna Marie Larry and John Cunningham with John Humphrey of Columbus. Earlene Brannon joined relatives visiting Barberton.
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Chauncey
Rye Cunningham
W. Main St
Lewis Mc Williams
Donna Marie
Larry
John Cunningham
John Humphrey
Columbus
Earlene Brannon
William Oliver
Barberton
Lewis Johnson
Buffalo
N. Y
James Williamson
George Williamson
Jimmy Stanley
Lewis Donaldson
Nelsonville
Week End Guests in Warren Sighting After Five Years
Have Week End Guests Lewis Champlin Chauncey had as week end guests Mrs Champlins son Mr and Mrs Pearl Hayden and children Paul Marlene and Judy Ann and Mr and Mrs John Berry all of Warren This was the first time Mrs Champlin had seen her son Pearl in five years.
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Chauncey
Lewis Champlin
Carbondale Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits
Carbondale residents and relatives filled a weekend with home visits and gatherings. Gerald Williams of New Jersey visited his parents in town, while numerous families from Athens Akron Columbus and Florida joined hosts in Asbury Ridge Logan and other nearby areas for Sunday and Saturday get togethers.
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Carbondale
Gerald Williams
New Jersey
James Pollock
Clearance Landis
Kenneth Landis
Akron
Orville Crow
Lorena Hoak
Granville Crow
Silas Dunlop
Floyd Moshier
John Landis
John Barrows
Nelsonville
Dwight Clark
Gene
Carolyn
Joshua Clark
Asbury Ridge
Nolan Mace
Columbus
Pearl Mace
Wilbur Young
Danny
Hamley Run
Hiram Holland
Albert Johnson
Athens
Rose Tefft
M. J. Callahan
Larry White
Francis White
Sant White
Clearance Edgar
Coonville
Mack Stanley
Olan Carpenter
Carlin
Logan
George Carlin
Dean Kennard
Connett
Dave Kennard
Beryl Lowry
D. B. Lowry
Clyde Barber
Florida
George Barber
Hadley Ely
Mineral
Dale Chesser
Oon
Thomas Mills
Chauncey Four-H Girls Club Switches to Wiener Roast
The Chauncey Four-H Girls Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Miss Jeanette Bradford's home on May Avenue will be held as a Wiener roast at Shirley Ryan's country home near Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Four-H
Jeanette Blackford
May Ave
Shirley Ryan
Blues Blast Milwaukee To Boost Lead
The Kansas City Blues defeated Milwaukee 11 to 7 to tighten their hold on the American Association lead. KC had played seven straight one run games, winning six, and has won 10 of 16 by a single score. Indianapolis beat Louisville 5 to 1 in the league’s first night game of 1942. Ray Poat allowed nine Louisville hits and fanned eight.
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Associated Press
Kansas City Blues
Milwaukee
American Association
Blues
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Louisville
Ray Poat
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