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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
7
Glouster Herald reports Glouster with a 15-2 last tilt on schedule facing Greenfield in a tournament today. The piece notes key players McClain and Leith with multiple runs, plus Byers tripling for an early surge, as the Bulldogs seek a decisive win.
In a marathon 18 inning doubleheader, the Philadelphia Phillies edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 in the first game while the Reds won the second 3 to 1. Pitchers Johnny Vander Meer for Cincinnati and Charley Fuchs for Philadelphia started, with Ray Starr taking the loss in the opener.
Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Kimberlin outdueled by Columbus Red Birds 6 to 0 in game one before Columbus shut out the Hens 7 to 0 in the second, as Colum bus benefited from strong pitching and timely hitting. Eagel land from Chicago White Sox beat Minneapolis 8 to 1 on three hits. Other games postponed.
Plains baseball teams rolled to a 14 0 win over Nelsonville to clinch their season finale. Morgan a Plains pitcher fanned 14 batters and Storti Cullop Weintraub drove in runs as Kimberlin Dockins Schulte supported the offense. The contest featured double plays and strong defense as Plains extended their unbeaten streak to two seasons in the Pees league.
Hollister High School audience applauded the senior play The Groom with prominent cast including Starking Cooper Malpas Ross Erwin Martin Jolnar Moore Wess Sedroski Korpeia and directors Elizabeth Fade and Betty Byers The school also completed a Victory Bond Drive raising 3175 with The Victory Helpers led by Laurie Moore and The Bond Boosters led by Velma Fade Bond sales topped by Betty Cooper and Velma Fade The junior class extends regret for an omitted visitor name The church services for the week include Bible School at 9 00 am and evening services at 7 30 pm with sermons titled The Power of the Crow and Devil or Christ
CHAUNCEY Mr Janut re cently entertained the Millfield Needle Club at her home in Millfield. There were two guests, Mrs Meanor Sharick and Mrs Rice Thomas. Members present included Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs Faith Hettken, Bertha Sanders, Seasie Fulton, Maybelle Mingus, Mabel Sisson, Elizabeth Robinett, Nelle Brookins, and Ma Hl. The Rosters served a refreshment to the group.
Report notes the death of Mrs Jesse Morgan who lived with Miss Kasler during college in Columbus. It mentions Kasler’s brother Ames Kasler 11s0 and Morgan’s 13 years at home before joining the Army. Dinner in Milfield honors Sanders parents and grandparents, with attendees including Brind hrs Clarence Sanders, Grover Patton, William Wemmer and Charles Benders family. A sermon at West Side Church of Christ Trimble on May 16 features William Davies of Columbus. Perce Malone, 40, once pitcher for the Cubs and Yankees, described as having a notable but tense career ending in 1907 after a pancreatitis episode.
Glouster social notes record Mrs Earl Pough hosting a Mothers Club luncheon with a three course chicken dinner and spring flower centerpiece. Gene Sayre’s India letter described funeral customs with eight hour tolling belts. Also notes Oh Club gathering hosted by Mrs Thomas Figley with winners and a social lunch. Local personals mention visits and calls, plus obituary of Jor Hendricks connected to baseball figures.
Key leaders include Vaughan with 16 runs, Frey with 2 hits, Maynard with 4 home runs, Murtaugh with 4 stolen bases, Sewell and Allen each 30 innings pitched, Stephens 283 batting average, Keller and White with 34 runs, Spence 16 RBIs, Vernon and Murphy noted in stolen bases.
Willie Pep remains unbeaten by a larger foe as managers rush to secure title shots. Bobby Gleason offers a $20,000 guarantee to face Phil Terranova anytime. Chalky Wright Sal Bartolo Pedro Hernandez and Lulu Costantino also seek Pep. Syracuse U plans spring football, then all-girl band for games next fall. Pittsburgh Pirates, amid draft chatter, may have best choice. doctors may deny Bill Daley Army tests. The York Gazette hires Thelma Crone as sports editor. Beulah Park track uses V symbolism. owners and silks feature the letter V and three dots.
Lois Gipps receives a second promotion to Senior Inspector of Pontoon and Barrage Balloons for the U S Army Engineers in Akron. She becomes the only woman in the Army Engineers Organization, with a notable salary increase after three weeks of mapping work in Cleveland.
The National League contest for most ejected players tightens as Leo Durocher of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Frank Frisch of the Pittsburgh Pirates each have one ejection this spring. Other notes: Pirates lose to Brooklyn on a ninth inning single. Phillies split a doubleheader with Cincinnati. Cardinals win behind White. Giants beat Chicago as Hubbell notches win 250. Senators top Indians in two extra frames. Athletics and Tigers go to 13 innings with Siebert drive. Red Sox end slump, beating Browns in 12 innings with strong relief pitching.
The Nationals beat the Indians 3 to 2 in 12 innings after Angelo Giuliana and Gene Moore delivered key hits. Lefty Ewald Pyle held Cleveland to two hits through eight innings before Ken Giuliana sparked the rally. The game extended into overtime with Washington scoring twice in the 12th to clinch the series opener.
Chauncey Dover high school will stage a band concert in the auditorium under Mrs. Katherine Millikan. Jenny Millikan and Sue Rousey of Athens will be guest soloists. The program begins tonight with refreshments available during the social hour.
Miss Virginia Nagle was hostess to the Cooke Bridge Club at her Millfield home recently. The event featured travel by Mrs Smith and was followed by a retreat. Players included Mrs Mabel, Mrs Georgia Nagle, Mrs Sander, Mrs Sayera, Mrs Ruth Wade, Mrs Elizabeth Willis, and Mrs Virginia Nagle.
Mothers and children from the Athens County Children’s Home spent the day with their mothers. Bertha Norris visited with four of her children while Gladys Carr brought her son Charles Le for the day. Mrs Alva Leyda of Cutler visited after Met Viola Hunter, an inmate, who is. Mex Vere Smith of Columbus was the daughter of Grace Leve, an employee at the County Home.
The Church of Christ in Sin Parish lists Sunday services by Gilbert Courtney Trimble at 9:90 and Taylor Ridge at 10:90. GLOUSTER reports Andy Thompson with Glazer Thompson services and a note about a man’s 9:30 and 10:90 times. A letter from a Greens Man notes service changes. The Camp Ruck item mentions a state event at Jackson all day and young adult meet impact on night services Chauncey. Sergeant Carr, with roots in California and Fort Bragg, is in service since March 1948 and hopes for furlough soon.
Mrs Hill hosted a social gathering at her home on Morgan Street with guests including Mrs Hnama of Gloucester Road Maude Vaughan Vern Lam a Spanish American War veteran in treatment at Veterans Hospital Ward 3 Mrs John Morris Mrs Grars Zimmers and others. The score referenced appears serious and a claim of hospitalization or medical note is mentioned.
Chauncey churches list Sunday May 16 usual programs at 9:30 Sunday School led by Fran kline with worship service to follow. Rev Clarence Way to preach morning service. Evening service at Chauncey Church of God announced. Young Peoples Service at 6 30 pm. School details and guests noted along with local visits and a cache report to Mayor Hines about Jay Withers high school building cache discovery.
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