Bulldog Wakefield Sparks 2-1 Victory Over Lancaster
Wakefield pitched a one hit effort through eight innings as the Bulldogs beat the Lancaster Golden Gates 2 to 1. Ray Dunfee delivered a key two run single in the fourth to give Athens the lead, and Montague scattered three hits for Lancaster before a late Bulldog rally. The game marked the final Bulldog appearance for Wakefield and teammates including Vanity Mulligan and Deem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wakefield
Bulldogs
Lancaster Golden Gates
Rey Dunfee
Lancaster
Montague
Athens
Gall
Poling
Wakefield
Tritipo
Vanity
Keystone
Lackey
Ray Dunfee
Deem
Mulligan
McNaughton
Golden Gates
Homer Joe Vanity
Bob Mulligan
Duane Deem
Jim Wakefield
Bob N
Virgil Baker
SIO
Carruthers
Athens Abrhe Johnson
Aiaatie
Ealie
Dunfee
Induction Notes Highlight Soldier’s Promotion and Furlough
The letter from Mrs Frances Gibbs reports her son has become a corporal and weighs 20 pounds more since induction. He mentions life agreeing with him, maneuvers completed, and a 12 day furlough spent with Mr and Mrs E E. Gibbs of Glouster. Ernest S Gibbs is noted in connection with Fort Myers Virginia and Jack Munden is stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gibbs
Amy
Jack Munden
Fort Myers
E. E
Man- Glouster
Ernest S. Gibbs
Early baseball standings and postponed games row
The standings show St. Louis 7 Brooklyn 1 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 0 Cincinnati 3 New York 1 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 4. American Association lists St. Paul 3 Columbus C. Louisville 4 Kansas City 3 with several postponements and only scheduled games noted.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Ik Pet
Brooklyn Meeenwee
Eeenwe
Neenwswwe
Club
Eeeewee
Cleveland
Washington
L. Pet
Indianapolis
Umbus
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City Oo
Toledo
Louisville St. Paul
Two-Hit Rays Lift St Paul as AA Session Closes
The American Association scheduled two games with quality pitching. Floyd Speer of St Paul blanked Columbus 3 0 for his first win. Louisville beat Kansas City 4 3 after a late-inning push, and Minneapolis Toledo game was postponed by weather/test blackout.
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Associated Press
American Association
Floyd Speer
St. Paul
Columbus
Louisville
Jim Wilson
Charley Schupp
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
Baseball Leaders Of National League.
Leaders list top players by teams such as O'Dea St Louis Camilli Brooklyn and Maynard Litwhiler Keller etc. The data covers runs batted in hits home runs stolen bases and pitching wins in a compact league leaderboard.
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O'Dea
St. Louis
Camilli
Brooklyn
Herman
Frey
Cincinnati
Maynard
New York
Litwhiler
Philadelphia
White
Spence
Washington
Appling
Chicago
Bloodworth
Detroit
Keller
Fullerton's Roundup: Baseball Weekends and Attendance
Hugh Fullerton Jr notes proposals to limit MLB play to weekends in 1943 to spare travel and boost usefulness. He analyzes standings and attendance, showing Sunday crowds still rise with doubleheaders, suggesting Sundays every week might help, while clubs and writers fear changes.
Lefties Stop Bums Cards Triumph 6 1 in NL Action
The Cardinals surged to beat the Dodgers 7 1 as Ernie White and Harry Brecheen limited Brooklyn to three hits. The Braves defeated the Pirates 4 0, Al Javery pitching five hit ball. Phillies rallied past Cubs 5 4 in a night game to move into a tie for fourth with Cincinnati. Reds edged the Giants 3 1 in ten innings. All American League clubs were idle due to weather.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Shade Rip Sewell
Phillies
Si Johnson
Babe Dahlgren
Cincinnati
Cubs
Reds
Delaware-Ohio Wesleyan Triumphs Over Akron In Track Meet
Delaware Wesleyan's track squad defeated Akron University's thinclads 91 to 36 in a dual meet here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Akron University
Roosevelt to name three man wartime sports commission
President Roosevelt plans a three man commission to study wartime sports and recommend policy. Officials from racing baseball and football seek representation. Names floated include Senator Mead John Kelly and Herbert Bayard Swope for possible seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDR
Harold Claassen
New York
Roosevelt
John Kelly
Philadelphia
Hale America
Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State
Washington
Middleport Edges Gallia 3-2 in Narrow Win
Middleport Auxiliary Police defeated Gallia High School 3-2 at Pythian Park after a seventh inning scoring rally. J Walters and W Laing produced the early runs, and Fritz Klein drove in the game winning run in the seventh on a Walters steal and Klein single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Auxiliary Police
Gallia High School
Blue Devils
Pythian Park
J. Walters
B. Walters
W. Laing
Gallipolis
Valentine
Gothard
Fritz Klein
Pomeroy
Gallipolis Abrh
Gotherd
Cqcaccesuuae
Folden
Aia Paniestaee
SOGNE
Ccncenenciase Oe
Robinson
Nune
Logfe Awenensanendnte TriOth
Jeffers
Hartinger
Klein
J. Laing
Glouster Baccalaureate Services Set for Sunday
Glouster High School plans baccalaureate services in the high school auditorium Sunday evening May 23 at 8 oclock. The program includes pro cessional Land of Hope and Glory Doxology council invocation Refuge and Strength High School Chorus scripture reading class sermon the Decision of the Umpire class song benediction and recessional God of Our Fathers with music directed by Raymond Conytt Marion Byers accompanist and Supt. Thomas W Figley presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster High School
Edgar
Marion Byers
E. E. Yocke
Sibelius
A. G. Freeman
Sullivan
Cc. B. Tigner
A. G. Winkle
God of Our Fathers
Warren
Marion Myers
Raymond Conytt
Thomas W. Figley
Blood Donors Sought by Kiwanis in Glouster Meeting
Kiwanis Club of Glouster with nine members met at Hotel Gordon for a 6:30 dinner and business session. They will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive and urged interested donors to contact Dr. W. D. Witham for Athens appointments. G. W. Rose spoke on Kiwanis education. May 25 is Ladies night with Floyd Pfaff in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Gordon
Red Cross
Athens
W. D. Witham
G. W. Rose
Kiwanis
Floyd Pfaff
Maids In Holland Operetta at Trimble School
Under Miss Mildred Howard direction the operetta Maids In Holland will be presented at the Mc Leish school building on Thursday afternoon May 20 at 2 o'clock. All parents and others interested in the schools are urged to attend. Admission is free at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Mildred Howard
Trimble Township
Holland
McLeish
Mrs Ed Kurtz Plans Circus Trip for McLeish Pupils
Mrs Ed Kurtz a teacher at McLeish school plans to take her four primary grades to the circus in Athens on May 26. She took her school to the circus last year and intends to continue the practice with her students.
Missionary Society Plans June Dinner and Guild Events
The First Baptist Church Missionary Society met at Mrs. Thomas Brown's home on May 13 with president Gladys Viney presiding. They planned a June 29 dinner to benefit the society and Hattie Jackson Guild District work. The Children's Band met at the church with Emma Viney presiding and hosted a program including songs, scripture, and solos. The Hattie Jackson Guild gathered Sunday evening at the church with Bethaleen Mayles in charge, featuring songs, scripture, prayer, recitations, a duet, and a reading on the topic of drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Joyce Viney
Bethaleen Mayles
Dolly
Patty Ruth Harding
Bernadine Goodman
Donna Goodman
Betty Jean Harding
Scouts Plan Salvage Drive for Saturday
Scoutmaster Ralph Hines announces Troop 72 will meet at the scout room at 8 30 Saturday morning for a salvage drive in No 6 area. Those in other town sections may have scrap collected if they notify the scoutmaster. Afterward the boys will head to the camp grounds to prep for summer camping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ralph Hines
No. 6
Personal Mention in Ohio Towns
Mr and Mrs Ray Kasler of Columbus visited Trimble and Glouster with relatives on Sunday. Miss Rita Rice of Dayton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ray Kasler
Columbus
Trimble
Rita Rice
Dayton
John Rice
Anne Ross Crowned National Diving Champion at 19
Anne Ross a 19 year old Barnard College sophomore and holder of three national diving titles scores top marks in senior outdoor three meter and indoor high and low boards. Under coach Madeline Karson Ross excels as ambidextrous southpaw performing rare two and one half somersaults and a host of difficult dives.
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New York
Brooklyn
Coral Gables
Malibu Beach
Anne Ross
Flatbush
St. George Hotel
Barnard College
Anne
Madeline
Buddy) Karson
National Junior High Board
Port Wash
Ington
Long Island
Lemlein
Miss Karson
Jones Beach
Karson
Ross
Port Washington
Miss Ross
Wolves Keep Links Crown
Northwestern failed to defend its Big Ten golf title as Michigan won the meet for the second consecutive year and seventh time in 22 years. Burt Abrahams of Northwestern was injured when juniors tossed seniors into Lake Michigan during a hazing ritual, finishing fifth individually as Northwestern placed second in the team standings by three strokes. Michigan 1289 Northwestern 1292 Ohio State 2294 Minnesota 1302 Illinois 1311 Wisconsin 1334 Chicago 1447.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Lake Michigan
Wildcats
Michigan
Burt Abrahams
Abrahams
Westmoreland Country Club
Burt
Ohio State
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Plains native Chauncey Wharton Jr. graduates from Ohio University
The Plains resident Chauncey Walter Wharton Jr. graduated from Ohio University Saturday. Relatives present at the commencement included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton, Dale Wharton, Mrs. John Shafer, Ms. Margaret Adams, Mrs. Guy Brookins, Thelma Jean Brookins, Chauncey and Mrs. Allie Bingman, and Athens residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Walter Wharton, Jr
the Plains
Ohio University
Walter Wharton
Dale Wharton
John Shafer
Margaret Adams
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean Brookins
Allie Bingman
Athens
Foster Burgess Dies At Father's Toledo Home
Foster Burgess age 28 died at his father Fred Burgess home in Toledo Tuesday afternoon. He had been in Phoenix for health reasons and returned home when illness worsened. He is survived by his father his mother Mrs Hazel Larson and one son Ronny. The body will be brought to Wallace Funeral Home Thursday with funeral time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster — Foster Burgess
Fred Burgess
Toledo
Phoenix
Ariz
Hazel Larson
Ronny
Wallace
Chauncey Dover Seniors to Stage Play Her Emergency Family
Chauncey Dover High School senior class opens commencement activities with the play Her Emergency Family on Thursday and Friday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Cast Thursday includes Carrol Riley Rachel Hoffman Roy Rollison Eloise Tucker Jane White Cleo Cunningham JoAnn Williamson Jeannette Blackford Paul Ley Francis Abdella. Friday cast lists Harve Courtney Marilyn Parry Gordon Mingus Margaret Meszaros Frances Noland Helen Erdy Virginia Border Jane McCafferty Hodge Seiber Russell Johnson Leah G Featherston directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High School
Carrol Riley
Rachel Hoffman
Roy Rollison
Eloise Tucker
Jane White
Cleo Cunningham
JoAnn Williamson
Jeannette Blackford
Paul Ley
Francis Abdella
Harve Courtney
Marilyn Parry
Gordon Mingus
Margaret Meszaros
Frances Noland
Helen Erdy
Virginia Border
Jane McCafferty
Hodge Seiber
Russell Johnson
Leah G. Featherston
Surprise dinner honors Pvt. Russell Clark at Sugar Creek
Sylvia Augustine hosted a Sunday dinner at Sugar Creek in honor of her brother Pvt. Russell Clark on furlough from Camp Atterbury Indiana. Guests included Charles Clark Mr and Mrs Cecil Thomas James Russell John Evener and daughter Shirley Ann Corbin Norris Wilma and Donnie Lee Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sylvia Augustine
Sugar Creek
Pvt
Russell Clark
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Charles Clark
Cecil Thomas
James Russell
John Evener
Shirley Ann
Corbin Norris
Wilma
Donnie Lee Augustine
Condition Unchanged for Ida Schoonover in Chauncey
Mrs. Ida Schoonover remains seriously ill with heart trouble though slightly improved after two weeks. Her sister Mrs. Webb Cunningham assists in care. The Schoonover store operated by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schoonover in Chauncey is closed during her illness.
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Chauncey
Ida Schoonover
Webb Cunningham
Schoonover
Thomas Schoonover
Local Military and Community Visits Highlight Weekend
Chauncey Victor L Tucker a fireman third class from Great Lakes Naval Station visited his parents on May Avenue and his grandmother in Chauncey. Lt. Edw Mingus of Greenville Pa and Pvt Kath leen Mingus visited their wife and parents in Millfield. Mrs Minnie Willis hosted Albert Dodds Shirley Lanning and Donald Lanning. Doris Keirns visited her sister Glenna Kisor. Betty Keirns of Sand Ridge visited Wilbur McCune family. Hiram Mingus Jr and Helen Mingus of Athens spent time with Rev and Mrs Mingus. Pvt Frank Shumway of Columbus visited his parents in Sand Ridge.
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Chauncey
Victor L. Tucker
Great Lakes Naval Station
Illinois
Ray Tucker
May Ave
Lara Tucker
Converse
Mingus
Greenville
Kathleen Mingus
Millfield
Herman Mingus
Sand Ridge
Minnie Willis
Albert Dodds
Nelsonville
Shirley Lanning
Donald
Murray City
Harley Lanning
Doris Keirns
Glenna Kisor
Betty Keirns
Wilbur McCune
McDougal
Hiram Mingus Jr
Helen of
Athens
Hiram Mingus
Frank Shumway
Columbus
Birthday Dinner in Chauncey Honors Mrs Sisson
A pot luck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sisson in Chauncey Sunday marked Mrs. Sisson’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Lorena Mae Sisson Columbus Dee Davis Athens John Sharick and Dwight their son Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett Daniel Fulton Olive Brookins Millfield Anita Sisson and family. Isabelle Courtney daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney Chauncey has moved to Columbus after securing a position at Ohio University last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Sisson
Trimble
Sisson
Lorena Mae Sisson
Columbus
Dee Davis
Athens
John Sharick
Dwight
Ida Hill
Elizabeth Robinett
Daniel Fulton
Olive Brookins
Millfield
Anita
Isabelle Courtney
Gilbert Courtney
Ohio University
Milfield Families Send Greetings From Far Off Posts
Mrs Walter Border of Milfield received flowers from her son Lieut Willard Border and his wife who are in California. PFC Gerald Willis stationed at Madison Wisconsin sent greetings to his mother Mrs Minnie Willis of Milfield by telephone Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Walter Border
Milfield
Lieut
Willard Border
Lieutenant Border
California
Gerald Willis
Madison
Wis
Minnie Willis
Millfield
Plains Garden Club Hosts Mrs. Thomas Mar Cin ko
The Plains Garden Club will meet Wednesday night with Mrs. Thomas Mar Cinko of The Plains as hostess for the gathering and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Thomas Marcinko
the Plains
The
Plains Garden Club
Millfield Needle Club Meets at Mrs Mingus Home
Mrs Maybelle Mingus hosts Millfield Needle Club gathering tonight at her residence in Millfield with club members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Maybelle Mingus
Millfield
Needle Club
Reds Brace for Three-Game Series With Giants
Cincinnati Reds dismiss the balata ball debate as fans note higher liveliness but players claim little change. Frank McCormick leads the club with a .444 average as Cincinnati defeats the New York Giants 3 1 behind two Giants errors and timely baserunning by Billy Jurges. Johnny Vander Meer faces Bill Lohrman in today’s matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Big Frank McCormick
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Polo Grounds
Reds
New York Giants
Tennessee
McCormick
Redlegs
Lonnie Frey
Giants
Billy Jurges
Elmer Riddle
Joe Beggs
McKechnie
Johnny Vander Meer
Bill Lohrman
Brewster
Marshall
Walker
Ocenenwen
Ee Newewen
Maynard
Ott
Onsen
Lombardi
Barna
Bartell
Mueller
Lombardi McCormick
Sayles
Riddle
Adams
Beggs
Ball— Lombardi
Toledo names Burl Frid die athletic director
The University of Toledo board of directors appointed Burl Frid die as athletic director while Dr. Clarence W. Spears resigned to take a similar role at the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
University of Toledo
Burl Friddie
Clarence W. Spears
University of Maryland
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Athens Messenger
Athi Ohio
By Dick Paynter
Association St. Paul
Columbus C. Louisville
Murtaugh
Allen and Macon
Dodgers
Case
Vernon
Chandler
Carrasquel
Fullerton
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Stephen
National League
Indians
Browns
William Jeffers
Senator Mead
Buffalo Club
International Baseball League
C. B. Tigner
Wharton
Poa Blanchard
Ss Hunt
Young
BET
Wilks
Ewnne
aCullop
Andrews
Hunt
Blanchard
Drews
Speer
Burkhart
Foster Burgess
Dover
Chauncey District
Balata
Home
C. V. Yaw
Court Street
Wilson's Store
Chauncey, Ohio
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