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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1942

Page

7

Reds Triumph Over Pirates To Reach Fourth Place

Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 1 at Crosley Field in the first night game of the season drawing 16 205 fans. Paul Derringer pitched six innings, allowing six hits while driving in a run with a double. Max Butcher contributed two singles and two runs, and John Lanning allowed two runs. The win moved Cincinnati into fourth place as they opened a three game series with Chicago. A 15,000 crowd later watched Savold vs Nova in a Navy Relief show. Hassett powered the Yankees past the Red Sox 3-1, while the Dodgers blanked Philadelphia 3-0 and the Braves edged the Giants 3-1 in extra innings.

REDS Pirates Derringer Bud Hassett Wera Mati Cinccinnati Reds Chiago Redlegs Pittsburgh Pirates Crosley Field Paul Derringer Max Butcher John Lanning Lgnth Gee Walker Jand Mike McCormick Rove McCormick Ray Carlen Charley’ Reynolds Reynolds Sudson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Lou Gehrig John Aloysius Buddy Hassett Hamel New York Boston Red Sox Tom Mennich Cleveland Lana Chicago White Sox Army Navy St .Louis Browns Curt Bavis Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phils Boston Braves New York Glante Max West St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cube Cincinnati Pittsburgh Washington Senators Philadephia Ig Pau der Inger

Lloyd Gullickson Leads Ohio Qualifiers in Hale America Open

The Canton pro Lloyd Gullickson shot six under par 136 to lead Ohio district qualifiers for the Hale America Open. Twenty plus players from Canton and Akron area clubs posted strong scores at Hartville and Shaker Heights, with many advancing to the June 6-7 regional at Cincinnati. Other qualifiers included Bob Myern, Tom Bouck, and John Malutie, among several nine or more golfers from the region.

Pet Janne Nomnanstii Lloyd Gullicknots Thegfeld Ohio Kale America Golf Ofer Hs Canton Hartville Atle Martin Wally Chantwell Bob Myern Kenny Port Mitchie Tom Bouck Akron Bor Kerby Akron Fairlawn Chicago Ametha Fy Howard Gnignac Regaie Mylen Columbia Hills Shaker Heights Tom White Tin Warom Pine Ridge Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis John ‘Malutie Hawthorne Valfo Bobby Campbel Sia Onlo State Univers Freschman Columbus Lou Chiapertn Toledo Cincinnati Tames

Blues Swamp Hoosiers Dominate With 12-0 Win

Johnny Neun's Blues blanked Indianapolis 12-0 in a decisive opening night, part of a season marked by close one-run wins. Milwaukee edged Louisville 4-1 in a pitcher duel between Vandy Karl and Roxie, while Toledo surged 65- with a strong five-run fifth. Columbus showed late bid to recover.

Kansas City Johnny Neun Blues Indianapolis Tina Milwaukee Tory Loulima Vandy Karl Brewers Roxie Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis Columbus

Front Runners In Baseball Stats AP Summary

National League leaders include Phelps and Pitspurth with two runs. Ott of New York tops RBIs at 31 along with Mize. Fernandes of Boston leads in hits with 48 and Reiser of Brooklyn shows 12 doubles. Slaughter of St. Louis and Joost of Cincinnati appear among triples. Caml of Brook leads home runs, Relver and Merullo issue stolen bases. In pitching, French of Brooklyn tops with 396 innings pitched and Spence of Washington holds 53 strikeouts.

Ott New York Mize Fernandes Boston Reiser Brooklyn Joost Cincinnati M.' McCormick Litwhiler Philadelphia Slaughter St. Louis Caml Brook Relver Klyn Merullo Chicago Spence Washington Ables Kolloway Blair Riples

Chauncey nurse enlists in U S Navy graduation notes

Chauncey resident Miss Leota Blackford enrolled as a nurse in the U S Navy and departed for Bal ce y May 21. Bertha Se of Slave Clini rs, a graduate nurse from Winchester Minnesota, has a brother John Blacktorn. both are connected to local Chauncey families as the town notes the enlistment and family ties.

Chauncey Leota Jack L Ord Mary Blackford U. S. Navy Bal‘cey Mabel How Tlmore Mion Blackford Bertha Se Winchester Minn Plains John Blacktorn U. S Elyria Navy

All Stars Set Twilight All Star Game July 6 in New York

The All Star council announced a 5 30 p m twilight start for the New York game July 6 to ease east coast traffic. The event includes a second game July 7 in Cleveland and a potential 1 30 p m Tuesday makeup if rain postpones. Commissioners Candis and Landis urged club owners to coordinate with transit officials.

Chicago Sory Counell New York Kenesaw MoUntain Candis Bill Harridge American League Ford Cleveland Might . Landis

Box Score from Minneapolis Columbus Game

Players Heath Stasey Wright Linton Trechock Wil Jame Bergamo Young Luken Aleno contributed in the Minneapolis win over Columbus. Lefebvre walked two, Haefner and Munger struck out multiple batters as Barrett earned the win over Haefner. Barrett struck out three, game time 2 17 with umpires Boyer McKinley and Parker.

Minneapoli Heath Stasey Rune Wright Linton Trechock Wil Jame Bergamo Young Luken Aleno Ber- Minneapolis Columbus Lefebvre Haef Barrett Haefner Munger Roe

One Minute Sports Page Recalls Eddie Mead Death

A compact sports item notes Eddie Mead's death yesterday and a letter from Henry Armstrong asking about a comeback, with Mead’s reply indicating he would not pursue it. The piece references Bob Stecier and Johnny Mize, mentioning the Buffalo Evening News and the St. Louis Cards.

BOA Eddie Mead Henry Armstrong Eddie

Carel Crabtree Returns as Rochester Manager for Cards

The St Louis Cardinals announce veteran outfielder Carel Crabtree from Nelsome will again manage in Rochester, succeeding Tony Keuffman. Crabtree, famed for the 1938 IL playoff heroics with the Med Wings, returns after a short tenure and a spring training stint with Branch Rickey. Rochester trails Newark by 18 games.

St. Loure Cardinals Carel Crabtree Nelsome Rochester Tony Keuffman Crabtree Med Wings Bly Southworth Ray Blades Tonte Cardinal Crabby Low Cardinals Branch Rickey Hime Rikey Rachester Crabby Winge Inlet Place Leding Newark

Chauncey Water Users To Be Billed On June 10

Chauncey officials announce the first reading of the water trust is June 1 with bills mailed by June 30 and due by June 28. Those who used water will be charged the actual amount at first reading, later readings set for minimum charges. The board seeks government aid for required equipment and asks residents to submit certification to Mayor W D Hines. The Chauncey system nears full operation pending chemical treatment and sewer work. Nearby reports include social visits and local updates from Chauncey and Athens within the week.

Chauncey Board of Public Affairs W. D. Hines

Dover High School Class of 42 to Graduate Tonight

Chauncey-Dover High School will hold graduation exercises for the class of 42 seniors Tuesday at 8 15 in the high school auditorium. The program includes processional Hall to the Chief Chauncey-Dover and invocation by Rev G B Courtney music Sunshine of Your Visit a Last Chord Chauncey-Dover Orchestra valedictory Ruth Lester class song Julia Kozma Girls Sextette McBride Las Donna Russell Nellie Mullins Helen Mingus Julia Kozma diploma presentations by C D Mel Clanahan superintendent A Summer Night vocal duet Dorothy Smith Frances Fisher class address Dr EA Hansen Ohio University music spitle Grey Churchy Chauncey-Driver Band.

Hauncey Chauncey-Dover High Schoo Tor Chauncey-Dover G. B. Courtney Carlos Nye Chauncey-Dover Orchestra Ruth Lester Julia’ Kozma McBride Russel Nellie Mullins Helen Mingus Julia Kozma C.D Mel Clanahan Dorothy Smith Franses Fisier Dr. EA. Hansen Ohio University Music Spitle Grey Churchy cnauncey-Driver

Plan Tyron Rites For Julia Sayre at Concord Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Sayre will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Concord Church east of Millfeld with burial in the adjacent cemetery. The service will be conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at Chauncey Church of Christ. There is a fragment about four Ice Ages and a note on future ice ages, but no clear relation to the funeral.

Chauncey Julia Sayre Tryon Concord Church Millfeld Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ

Bulldogs Play at Gallipolis in Night Game

Athens Bulldogs travel to Gallipolis for a twi night game at the OME baseball grounds. The team aims to rebound after a 12 1 loss earlier this season and seeks win number seven behind Bob Wakefield on the mound. The Athens ten also heads to Gallipolis for a playoff basketball match postponed earlier in the week.

Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Blue ‘Devils Gallipolis Athens Bob Wakefield Bulldogs Ction Ome Athens High School Ten Lis Galanet Aftale

Former Minister of Glouster Dies

Word arrives that C. B. Frampton former minister of the Glouster Church of Christ died May 8 at his Allegan Michigan home from heart trouble. He had retired from active duties but later served as an elder in the Allegan Merson Church.

Slouster C. B. Frampton Glouster Church of Christ Allegan, Mich Mr. Frampton Merson Allegan

Trimble Council OKs Road Work and Pig Pen Cleanup

The Trimble Council approved a resolution allowing county commissioners to work on Congress Run Road within the city limits with resurfacing planned soon. Mayor Underwood urged residents with pig pens inside the city to bring them to sanitary condition immediately.

Trimble Congress Run Underwood

Mrs Isabel Thompson Receives Word on Son's Transfer

Mrs Isabel Thompson of Murray City learns her son Phil Young, inducted into the U S Army May 4, has been transferred to the Air Force and is stationed at Kessler Field in Mississippi. Mrs Young and their child return to Murray City to live with her parents for the war duration.

Insect Population Note From a Historical Diary

A fragmentary diary-like note claims 25,000,000 insects exist above a square mile and mentions an air and surface reference with scattered phrases about time and place, including garbled terms such as Dally South Bound and 2 pm. The readable bits indicate observational curiosity rather than a coherent report.

Baseball scores from a multi-game slate in 1910s era paper

The card lists results with teams such as Boston, New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, Columbus, Minneapolis, Toledo, St. Paul, Milwaukee and Louisville. Scores include Boston 3 New York 1 in 11 innings and other pairings like St. Louis 10 Chicago 2 and Philadelphia 8 Washington 3.

Boston New York St. Louie Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh American Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington Associathon Columbus Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville

Fading Tribe Drops Fifth Straight Game

The Cleveland Indians lose their fifth in a row in a Army-Navy Relief fund game against the Chicago White Sox. Chicago rallied in the ninth to win 4-0, aided by a misplay on a throw that scored Kennedy and set up the decisive inning. Attendance 7,959. umpired by Piperas, Summers and Rom, time 1 hour 38 minutes.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians White Sox Boston St. Louis Tribe Nghia Army and Navy Sox Les Fleming Mike Test

Glouster Stores To Remain Open Late Thursday Night

Glouster stores will stay open until 6 30 PM Thursday on pay day and until 7 PM Friday before Memorial Day. The Business and Professional Men's Association and Clerks Union urge housewives to plan shopping for the double holiday weekend accordingly.

Glouster Business and Professiona Men's Association Clerks Union

Men in Western Camp linked by Army transfer

The report notes Corporal Rockhold at Camp Wolters Texas seeing Kendall Swart, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Swart, among gun crew during target practice. Kendall and Rockhold were surprised to learn they are stationed in the same broader area. L K Benedum, ex Western and Southern Life agent, is also at Camp Lake Oblate near Camp Roberts. Ewart Henry, son of Mr and Mrs John Henry, is nearby.

agursten—Corporat Cy Rockhold Camp Wolters Tex Thas Camp San Lula Obisto Calif Rockhold Kendall Swart Harry Swart Khan L. K. Benedum

Judge White Wright To Speak in Glouster

Probate Judge Francis White and Ross Wright farm agent will speak at a War Bond meeting in Glouster Thursday evening at 8 at the American Legion hall. Mayor Thomas Williams Sr stated the public is urged to attend.

Glouster Francis White Ross Wright Athens County Thomas’ Williams

Perfect Attendance Records Highlight Local Students

Records show Glouster Gay Buchman daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Buchman completed six years of school without missing a day or tardy Joan Trace daughter of Mr and Mrs James Trace has perfect attendance for four years Bring own sugar Glouster Strawberry shortcake to Methodist Church Men's Brotherhood meeting in the church basement Wednesday at 7 o clock Members urged to bring their own.

Glouster Gay Buchman Willard Buchman Joan Trace James ‘Trace Men's Brotherhood of Methodist Church

Fight Results in Pittsburgh and Nearby Bouts

In Pittsburgh Prune Zivie, 4, stopped Lew Ten, 138, in Sweetwater, Lex. Cincinnati’s Ezzard Charles outpainted Charley Burley, 155, in a Cleveland area bout. Nate Bolden at 16 rounds cages on George Bar tka, Chicago, 0.

Pittsburgh Prune Zivie Lew Ten Sweetwater Lex Ezzard Charles Charley Burley Nate Bolden Cage George’ Bar ‘Tka 'Io Cleveland

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