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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

7

Cubs Slip in Doubleheader as Cards and Dodgers Rally

The Cubs lost a doubleheader dropping into a cellar position as rookie arms Charley Fuchs and Lefty Ali led St Louis to two wins. Brooklyn and Chicago traded blows in a tense series as Philadelphia closed in on the NL leaders. Cleveland split a twin bill with Boston in the American League, keeping pace behind the Yankees and Senators.

Chicago Cubs Bruins Cubs Philip K Lou Novikoff Brooklyn Newt Kim Alex Kampouris Ashington Jools Cardinals Charley Fuchs Lefty Ali Phillies Inals Lyn ST Cardinals Frank de Melton Dodgers Philly Reds Cleveland Boston Indians Yankees Senators

Birds Break Even Second Game at St. Paul

In a foggy college baseball twin bill, Garagiola and King led St. Paul with two RBIs each as they battled to a 7 3 tie. Wieczorek Drews and Bergamo contributed key hits while Smith Dock combined for seven strikeouts across five innings. Time 1 43.

Paul Ocaeee eSeos Weiland Smith Garagiola King Wieczorek Bergamo Blanchard Drews Eczorek Parker Ultz St. Paul Dock Jackins Mnings Don and Boyer Eidance

Chauncey Church Schedule Shifts Morning Service

Chauncey church services amid uncertain schedule with 9 30 start and preaching by Pastor Clarence Way at 1 90 Sun day events include no youth meeting due to preparatory service at the high Ol building. The brief notes unclear but indicate a change in routine for worship and preaching.

Chauncey Stanley Norris School of the God Chauncey, Sun Clarence Way High Ol

Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery Clash Tonight for Lightweight Crown

New York hosts a 15 round world lightweight title bout between Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery. The event draws 19 000 to 20 000 fans as Montgomery defends after taking the Newark crown with Jack aiming for his first defense.

Beau Jack Bob Montgomery Sidder New York Emma Beau 49Th Street Madison Oe Garden Anti Ack Newark Sammy Angott Amon Fritzie Zivic Enly Armstrong Bobcat Bob Jong Me

Reds Invade Brooklyn for Four-Game Series

New York reports the Cincinnati Reds set to face the Brooklyn Dodgers in a four game series with McKechnie predicting a tough slate yet Reds pitchers like Walters and Vander Meer are rested. Starr slated for Saturday and a doubleheader planned Sunday with Riddle also on the Sunday slate.

New York Bill McKechnie Reds Therooklyn Cincinnnati Philadelphia McKechnie Cincinnati Giants Bucky Walters Dodgers Ray Starr Johnny Vander Meer Elmer Riddle

Kaws Advance To 2nd Place In Association

The American Association pennant race tightens as Kansas City Blues rise from sixth to second after a night doubleheader shuffle. Indianapolis Indians top the standings with Milwaukee rained out. Scores include Kansas City 8 Louisville 3 and Columbus 0 7 in 10 innings.

Kaws Indianapolis Indians Milwaukee Kansas City Blues Columbus Red Birds The Birds St. Paul Wilwaukee Minneapolis Millers Toledo Mud Hens Ud Hens Blues Kansas City Louisville Columbus

Baseball Standings and Schedule Updates

Standings show Brooklyn 5 St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 3 0 with Chicago 0. Several games postponed or rescheduled including Boston Cleveland New York Detroit Chicago St Louis and others. Columbus 7 St Paul 3 and Kansas City 8 Louisville 1 plus Minneapolis 2 Toledo 9 results.

Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Association St. Paul Columbus Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Enone Chicago S Nee Boston Oaneense Association Club Wanenee Oben

Chauncey Dover Seniors Present Annual Class Play

Chauncey Dover High School senior class presented the farce Her Emergency Family in three acts at the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Leah G Featherston with Bessie Tope and Gaynor Banfield as assistants, the production used a double cast with a Thursday night show and a second cast tonight.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Leah G. Featherston Bessie Tope Gaynor Banfield William Gould, Jr Allenurniture Christine Brown Mary Carolyn Bricker Jane White Cleo Cunningham Rachel Hoffman Jo Ann Williamson Jeanette Blackford Paul Ley Francis Abdella Eloise Tucker Roy Rollison Carrol Riley Frances Noland Helen Erdy Marilyn Parry Virginia Border Jane McCafferty Hodge Seiber Russell Johnson Margaret Matsaros Gordon Mingus Harve Courtney

Mrs. Johnson Hosts Loyal Woman's Circle Meeting

Mrs Homer Johnson served as hostess for the Loyal Woman's Circle of the First Church of Christ in Chauncey. Reports were given by secretary Mrs Thomas Hamilton and treasurer Mrs Floyd Nye, with devotions led by Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass. June hostesses named as Mrs William Hartley.

Chauncey Homer Johnson First Church of Christ Carl Shafer Thomas Hamilton Floyd Nye Lloyd Pendergrass William Hartley Mill St Pearl Rutledge Andrew Jackson John Shafer Sam ‘Tippett

Niece of Chauncey Residents Dies after Fall in Dayton

Chauncey residents Chauncey B. Carter and daughter Stella Carter Martin and Mrs Ella Cunningham traveled to Dayton after the death of Neva Michaels nee Lowery Syx wife of a Dayton man. Neva fell stairway in her home Tuesday fracturing skull and died in Dayton hospital. Funeral and burial held Friday in Dayton. Survived by husband mother and several siblings. Neva known in Chauncey born and raised there. Her mother recently returned from major surgery.

Chauncey B. E. Carter Stella Carter Martin Ella Cunningham Dayton Neva Michaels Daisy Lowery Syx Wesley Syx Neva

Chauncey and area churches set Baccalaureate schedule

Due to Baccalaureate observances Chauncey Trimble and Greens Run hold 9:30 services with dismissal at 10:30 to join a district Baccalaureate at the high school. G B Courtney at Greens Run speaks 9:30. Chauncey Bible School 9:30. Friendship class leads morning worship. Chauncey evening service canceled for high school event. Glaze Thompson speaks at Taylor Ridge 9:30 and Millfield 10:30.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Greens Run G. B. Courtney Friendship Chauncey-Dover Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Services at The Plains Nazarene Church May 23

The Plains Nazarene Church in Chauncey opens on Sunday May 23 at 9 30 for Sunday School led by Mrs Carrie Channell. Worship follows at 10 45 in the morning and 7 30 p m with Pastor Frank Noel. Mrs Mary Abdella Preston of Chauncey recently returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where she was receiving treatment and visited her husband Sergeant Virgil Preston at a Texas camp.

Chauncey The Plains Nazarene Church Carrie Channell Frank Noel Mary Abdella Preston Hot Springs Ark Virgil Preston Texas

Fullerton's Roundup: college, baseball, and football chatter

Washington U may cancel its 1943 schedule prompting dependence on Maryland for next fall. Rumors place Ned Harris of Detroit under Yankee consideration. Garlands Braxton, 1921 Braves pitcher, shines in Piedmont League while young sprinters Charley Parker and Don Clayton seek east coast competition and a pro future.

New York George Washington Washington Maryland George Preston Marshall Redskins Yanks Detroit Ned Harris Charley Parker San Antonio, Tex Don Clayton Fayetteville N. C Durham High School Army Air Force

Hollister High School Holds May Commencement Events

GLOUSTER May events include the Class Day Assembly Friday May 21 in the auditorium, Baccalaureate Sunday May 23 at 8 p.m., and Commencement Wednesday May 26 at 8 p.m. Dr. Einar Hanson of Ohio University will deliver the address. Diplomas go to listed graduates. Russell Norris and Alex Vaido receive shop certificates. a student in absentia is Id Dunn.

Glouster Hollister Highchool E. A. Brown First Methodist Church of Athens Einar Hanson Ohio University Anna Lu Adams Imogene Bailey Wardene Brooks Betty Byers Betty Cooper Edythe Doughty Anna Louise Erwin Elizabeth Fade Rene, Fydroski Helen Korpela Adie Markins Sadie Markins Clarice Ann McCullough Helen Motner Louise Moore Ethel Mulpas Betty Simons Mary Tudor Hilah Jean Vess Betty Vore Alberta Yarger James Cairelli Clyde Juniper John Martin Frank Newsad Russell Norris Norman Ross Alex Vaido Felix Yankoski Id Dunn United States Oval School

Art Display Scheduled at Chauncey High School

An industrial art display is planned at Chauncey High School in the Industrial Art Shop on Monday May 24. The event showcases student work and runs during school hours.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

School Industrial Art Show Open From Morning to Evening

From 10 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. parents patrons of the school and public are invited to come and view the work of the Industrial Art classes.

Indians Lose Two to Sox And Drop to Third Place

The Cleveland Indians fall to third as Boston wins both ends of a doubleheader at League Park. Jim Bagby seeks his fifth win in the series opener at Lakefront Stadium with Hank Borowy likely starting for the Yankees, who loom in first place and threaten further shifts.

Indians Sox Cleveland Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Tribe New York Yankees Redskins Detroit Tigers Jim Bagby Indian Mound Lakefront Stadium Hank Borowy Yankee Red Sox

National League leaders and batting averages

Frey of Cincinnati tops batting with .351 while Camills of Brooklyn leads in runs with 20. Herman of Brooklyn and Hite of Frey share 20 RBIs. Frey again high with 34 home runs by Ott Maynard Litwhiler. Murtaugh Gustine tie for 4 stolen bases. Allen of Brooklyn 3-0 on the mound. Stephens and White pace batting and hits for St. Louis and Philadelphia. Keller leads with 4 home runs. Vernon and Spence among stolen base leaders. Chandler and Carrasquel head pitching at 4-0.

Frey Cincinnati Camills Brooklyn Herman F. McCormick Stanky Chicago Vaughan Ott Maynard New York Litwhiler Phila Murtaugh Philadelphia Gustine Pittsburgh Allen Stephens St. Louis White Spence Washington Keller Vernon Chandler Carrasquel

Visits Injured Son CHAUNCEY

Mrs. Erle Bridgewater of Chatuinery is in North Carolina by her son Lieut. Erle Bridgewater Jr. who was seriously hurt in a recent plane crash. He endured multiple broken organs and facial injuries, with head and leg lacerations and loose teeth from the impact.

Chauncey Erle Bridgewater Chatuinery North Carolina Lieut Erle Bridgewater, Jr

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