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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1942
Page
7
Indians win to tie the idle Yankees for the league lead in a game that pitted the National League All-Stars against an Army and team in an exhibition setup.
Connie Mack praised the Indians as pennant contenders after a 7-4 win over Philadelphia. Ken Keltner and Cris Hackett sparked a six hit attack, with Lou Boudreau delivering key plays as Cleveland surged within 13 percentage points of the Yankees in the pennant race.
War era restrictions ban night baseball in New York City delaying the Polo Grounds all star game planned for Monday July 6. Officials consider delaying misstar matches to Tuesday and Wednesday with advisory council including Landis Harridge and others meeting soon.
The game ends with Cleveland beating Philadelphia 8 to 5 as Dean earns the win and Besse suffers the loss. Key highlights include Keltner and Heath driving in runs with three base hits from Keltner Heath and Hackett, while Milosevich and Siebert contribute on defense and offense for Philadelphia.
Chauncey resident Chauncey District visited Mrs Lucille Sanders in Millfield. Grover and Mrs Patton of Millfield spent a weekend in Columbus with their son Dr Woodrow Patton. Jack Sanders of Trimble Heights stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Chester Sansera. Harry Moore and grandson Richard Moore of Lower Plains visited friends in Nelsonville. Mrs Napoleon Bulloch of Bailey Run visited Mrs George Gabriel in Lower Plains. Mrs Sarah Nye of Chauncey ill but improving. her daughter Mrs J A Long of Sidney assists at home.
Ernest Wade of Fort Grant is on furlough to visit his mother Viola Wade and family in Athens Hospital. A dinner honored Ernest with relatives present. Mrs. Viola Wade and family note his condition improves after major surgery.
The Esther Club of Chauncey Methodist Church meets Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Helen Nicholson on Mill Street with Mira Ann McClanahan presiding over the business session. Julia Gonn ton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson of Chauncey and a Chauncey Dover High School graduate, will graduate this month from Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Mrs Mary Schoonover hosts dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Belford Hammond, Mrs Ralph Perry of Columbus, and Mrs Hazel Chaifan of Chauncer.
A mixed sports column discusses the Dodgers and Giants dodging a night baseball ban, minor league impact along the east coast, and fan crowds. Also noted are Paddy Driscoll's return to Chicago on crutches after hip surgery, a San Francisco Chronicle tale of a San Diego ballpark girl seeking drinks, guest star B. M. Atkinson Jr. of the Louisville Times, and film release updates as the Navy calls players to service.
Bulldogs seek a season finale win at Athens as Chauncey returns for a strong finish. Two games this week include a Friday trip to Ironton for a rematch with Ironton St. Joseph after a 9-5 win last Thursday. Expected pitchers are Bob Wakefield for Athens and Walton or Mingus for the County Inds.
Dover High School seniors present a three act comedy drama Mere Goon 1 Bride by Chauncey Dover High School students in the auditorium on Wednesday May 20 at 8 PM Directed by Ruth Fiske the cast includes Ethel Gadwal Julia Kozma Mary Lou Ferrel Juanita Blackford Lis Estes Vera McBride Paul McKine ney Glenn Russell Carl Legg Arthur Chiki John Earich Jack Ley The Millfield Needle Club hosts a gathering at Mrs Herbert Mingus home in Maulitiela Tuesday night.
Mrs. Clarah Hooder of NYA will address the mayor about NYA Town aimed at training youths for defense industries. The program enrolls young men from 15 to 24 for three months with pay, then places them in suitable jobs.
Brooklyn catcher Micke Owens shines as the Dodgers win every game he starts this season. Dempsey plans final public appearance before Coast Guard service, with Christoforidis seeking enlistment after his bout. Chicago hosts a doubleheader as Ohio State fights for the Big Ten pennant, Wolverines swing the opener against Maroons.
Glouster confirms an alumni dance to be held Friday May 29 at the church of Christ social rooms. Local attendees include Mrs Ola Eady Mrs Agnes Paty and Mrs Maude Stansberry among others. Decoration and post event plans discussed with next greeting committee.
Boston AP report quotes Cincinnati Reds manager Bill Kechnie claiming his club has found its form and will challenge the Dodgers for first. He notes the Dodgers’ strong record but cites Reds misplays and a challenging start as factors. Junior Thompson’s one hitter is Cincinnati’s lone win in five against Brooklyn.
Social notes record guests visiting Apple Grove area towns with gatherings at the Roush Beegle and Buck households. Attendees include Mrs Charlotte Roush Mr and Mrs Clifford Beegle and two children Addie Powell Charles Beegle Pauline of Racine Martha Low Watterson and the Fowler family. Other visits list Sayre Roberta and families from Charleston and nearby points with illness and local entertainment.
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