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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
7
New York AP report on a six member National Association committee renewing debate over major and minor leagues. Territorial protection and draft price hikes fuel tension as minor leagues threaten independence without a renewed pact, possibly bypassing the commissioner and ending MLB ties.
In White Plains a bout ended with Billy Cooper from Cleveland edging Ted Gordon of New York by points 7 to 1. The quick decision reflected Cooper’s superior reach and accuracy, while Gordon failed to land decisive blows as the match drew to a close.
The American Association lists New York 3 Philadelphia 0 as the only game scheduled yesterday. Columbus 5-2 over St. Paul, Indianapolis Milwaukee postponed by rain. Kansas City 7 Louisville 2 and Toledo 7 Minneapolis 5 completed results.
The Vinton County Fish and Game Association schedules a planning party on Tuesday May 29 at 7 pm. at their cabin on State Route 677 one mile west of Zaleski. The program includes dancing games contests and speaking. Sunday dinner guests at the Smith home The Plains were Mr and Mrs Everett Ball Bonnie and Ronnie Ball Set and Mrs Ed ward Smith Rhea and Kathryn Smith. Guests on Saturday evening were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Johnson and Elizabeth and Rodger Johnson.
Athens Bulldogs drop a 7 to 6 heart breaker to Gallipolis in the 1945 season finale. Valentine singles homer and two walks in four trips. Evans goes 2-for-4 with a bases clearing triple to boost his average to .421. Gallipolis scores in every other inning and grabs the win with late rallies.
Chauncey high school will hold commencement exercises Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium for 42 graduates. Salutatory by Michael Keasey, valedictory by Josephine Byers, invocation by Rev. Ray Pidcock, class address by Glen C. West introduced by Supt. Wayne Matthews. Also notes several local items and sports data appended.
Army Special Services bought 75 000 deep sea fishing units with a 65 000 dollar instant grant from BVL director Arville Ebersole and ships by June 15 to the Pacific. Bummy Davis lists 14 Madison Square Garden bouts with four losses to champions. Tommy Fitzgerald notes Boo Ferriss’ three shutouts in four starts for the Red Sox amid weather postponements. George Getchell recalls John Getchell’s Northwestern Minnesota game penalty corrected from slugging to legal use of hands.
Northwestern hosts the Big Ten tennis and golf meets with Michigan favored to sweep both events. Michigan aims for a fourth straight golf crown and a second straight tennis title, facing strong Ohio State opposition. Tennis features six singles and three doubles titles, golf plays 36 holes on Saturday at the Wildcat course. Michigan brings nine unbeaten duals and four returning lettermen from the 1944 squad, led by the Franklin Brothers Aris and Alex and José Coriat of Venezuela.
Glouster Mrs S Kleinman announces that the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will help conduct the Poppy Day sale on May 26. The American Legion Auxiliary funds rehabilitation and supports families of the disabled through poppy contributions. Mayor Thomas Williams proclaims May 26 as Poppy Day and urges all citizens to wear a poppy.
Chauncey Henry Evans of The Plains reports their son Tech. Sgt. Ben E. Evans has met a fellow Ohioan, John Lopez, in the Philippines where both are stationed on the same island. Ben serves in anti aircraft. Lopez serves in the Seventh Fleet. Their other son, Sgt. William E. Evans, is on a 50 day convalescent furlough from Camp Pickett Virginia. William was wounded in Germany on March 3 with the 345th Infantry, 87th Division, Third Army.
Chaplain Paul Roth writes to Mrs Ed Kurtzman noting absence of local department stores or florists for Mother's Day gifts. He praises her Christian upbringing and confirms her son Foster, previously in the South Sea Islands, is now stationed on Luzon and serving in chapel services on Mother's Day.
Four generations gathered at The Plains on Mother's Day to honor 76 year old Mrs. Mike Barto Sr. with a surprise birthday dinner. A pot luck meal, iris decorations, and a cake from daughter Mrs. Ralph Coleman marked the celebration. Grandchildren and relatives received keepsake candles as remembrances.
The first twilight game in the Bronx drew 6 622 fans as the Yankees beat the Athletica 3 0 in an event praised by some and ridiculed by others. Umpires were twice delayed by weather and Al Simmons of the A’s argued with umpire Passarella, leading to his ejection. Ohio State tops Ohio Wesleyan in a separate college tilt.
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