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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1944

Page

6

Tigers Struggle as 11th Loss in 12 Home Starts Stings Detroit

Detroit fans watched Sam Harris shut out the Tigers 2-0 in Philadelphia, ending Detroit's 11th loss in 12 Briggs Stadium starts this season. Johnny Gorsica had beaten Cleveland earlier, while Al Javery finally stopped a skid with a 1-0 win for Boston. Other games saw Pittsburgh’s Frisch ejected after a dispute, and several night games postponed or rained out.

Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Briggs Stadium Motor City Tigers Johnny Gorsica Cleveland Sam Harris Detroit Philadelphia Harris Tiger al Javery Pittsburgh Boston Javery Frankie Frisch Babe Pinelli Pete Coscarari Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Browns Yankees Mel Harder Washington

Mack Works Out With Cleveland in Wartime Return

Ray Mack, former Indians second baseman now at Thompson Aircraft Products Co. in war work, donned a Tribe uniform to work out with Cleveland before last night's game. He had announced retirement last winter but his selective service board initially frowned on playing ball after work, a position later disputed by the board chairman who said Mack’s spare time was his own.

Cleveland Ray Mack Cleveland Indians Thompson Aircraft Products Co Tribe Mack Selective Service Board

Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kleerex Claim

Advertisers promise fast pimple relief with Kleerex medicated liquid. Consumers are urged to apply nightly and report clear complexions by morning, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold and recommended locally.

Baseball scores and weather notes from the day

National league results list Boston 1 Pittsburgh 0 with rainouts in Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Philadelphia. American league Philadelphia 2 Detroit 0 and St Louis 3 Boston 2. New York Chicago rain. Washington 4 Cleveland 2. Association games Minneapolis at Columbus on wet grounds. Louisville 7 Milwaukee 5. St Paul 2 2 Toledo 0 4. Indianapolis 6 6 Minneapolis 5 1.

National Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia American Philadelphia Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Minneapolis Columbus Wet Grounds Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Weer Annas Pet Washington E Association Club Pet Milwaukee Cenigor Co UN Any Kansas City

Baseball statistics roundup with multiple team leaders

Baseball leaders listed by team and stat including runs Tucker Chicago and Bordagaray Brooklyn. Doerr Boston hits, Hayes Philadelphia home runs, Walker Brooklyn hits and runs, Leonard Washington pitching, Lanier St. Louis pitching. Stolen bases Stirnweiss New York and Macon Boston.

Ae — Tucker Chicago Johnson Boston Tabor Doerr Gutteridge St. Louis Seerey Cleveland Hayes Philadelphia Stirnweiss New York Leonard Washington Schultz Brookn Macon Lanier

Indians Fall As Nationals Rally In Ninth Inning

Mel Harder Night ends in defeat as Cleveland labors to a 4 2 loss to Washington. Harder yielded no earned runs but two costly miscues and a double steal allowed three ninth inning runs. Mayor Lausche presented the pitcher a $1000 war bond before the game.

Cleveland Indians Mel Harder Lakefront Stadium Tribe Washington Nationals Nats Harder Joe Kuhel George Case Mickey Rocco Case Red Jones Kuhel Johnny Sullivan Buddy Rosar Lou Boudreau Frank J. Lausche League Park Vernon Kennedy Early Wynn Roger Wolff

Braves Weitelmann Javery Stop Pirate Rally In Shutout

Yesterday's box features Billy Weitelmann and Al Javery turning a double play to halt a Pirate rally and preserve a shutout with a remarkable fifth inning stop. Javery earned his first win by blanking Pittsburgh as three singles produced a 1-0 score.

Billy Weitelmann AL Javery Braves Weitelmann Javery Pittsburgh Luman Harris Athletics Detroit Tiger Bob Muncrief Browns St. Louis Red Sox Mickey Haefner Senators Washington Cleveland

Will Present Bibles to Graduates at Chauncey

The Chauncey Church of Christ will present Bibles to high school graduates who are Bible School members during the morning service. The Friendship Class funds the Bibles. Speakers include Gilbert Courtney at Greens Run and Chauncey, then Trimble, Taylor Ridge, and Millfield with specific times.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens ‘Run Taylor Ridge Millfield Trimble

Plan Farewell for Buells at Trimble

Tonight at Trimble Methodist Church the congregation hosts a farewell for Mr L E Buell and Mrs Lucy Buell long affiliated with Trimble and Greens Run schools. A musical program and social hour with refreshments conclude the evening.

Chauncey Trimble Methodist Church L. E. Buell Methodist Church Trimble Lucy Buell Greens Run

Sugar Creek Boys Edge Chauncey In Early Season Clash

Sugar Creek won five of six games after a 3-2 defeat to Chauncey Eighth Grade on Wednesday here. Earlier the teams met and Sugar Creek triumphed 7-6 in Chauncey.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Chauncey Wednesday

Mrs Geraldine Mulpas Martin In Hospital After Major Surgery

Mrs Geraldine Mulpas Martin wife of Floyd Martin of Trimble underwent major surgery this week at a Columbus hospital. Her condition, previously serious, is now reported favorable. She is the daughter of Rolland and Mrs Mulpas of Trimble formerly of Taylor Ridge. Her father was with her at the hospital.

Chauncey Geraldine Mulpas Martin Floyd Martin Trimble Columbus

Columbus Visitors Attend Jackson High School Commencement

GLOUSTER Irma Jean Nicholas of Columbus attended the Jackson high school commencement with her brother William receiving his diploma. She returned to Columbus this morning for work. Mrs James Flemming and daughters Corning and Dorothy Rainey, Columbus, also attended the ceremony at JT High School auditorium. Harold Rainey, their brother, was among the graduates. Dr and Mrs Dwight Haskins of Athens were there honoring their nephew Edson Haskins, who graduated from high school.

Glouster Irma Jean Nicholas Columbus Jacksonville William James Flemming Corning Dorothy Rainey JT High School Harold Rainey Dwight Haskins Athens J.T. Auditorium Edson Haskins

Powell Brothers News From Italy and Texas

Chauncey and Mrs Orville Crabtree report that their brother Pvt William B Powell is serving in Italy on the Anzio beachhead and is in good health. Another brother Pvt Joseph H Powell is stationed at Camp Howze Texas and also serves with the armed forces.

Chauncey Orville Crabtree Pvt William B. Powell Italy Anzio Crabtree Joseph H. Powell Camp Howze Texas

Bricker Calls for Fixed Two Term Presidential Limit

Ohio Governor John W. Bricker, a Republican presidential hopeful in Memphis, urged a deliberative party convention to draft a platform presenting the issues and backing a constitutional amendment limiting the presidency to two four year terms or one six year term. He argued the only man to seek a third term is pursuing a fourth.

Memphis Tenn John W. Bricker Ohio

Seeing Eye Dogs for Blind Veterans Authorized

President Roosevelt signed into law an act allowing the Veterans Administration to provide seeing eye dogs to blinded service members at no cost after an initial $1,000 expenditure. Soldiers sailors and marines blinded in warfare may receive the dogs as life companions and helpers if they desire them.

Washington Roosevelt Veterans Administration

Idle Redbirds Tie Brewers In Tight American Association Race

The Columbus Redbirds and Milwaukee Brewers remained deadlocked for first after a weather halted game with Minneapolis. Milwaukee lost 7-5 to Louisville, dropping its half game lead while St Paul split with Toledo and Indianapolis swept Kansas City in a twin bill.

Columbus Redbirds Milwaukee Brewers Redbirds Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Toledo Otho Niccholas Indianapolis Indians Kansas City

Walters Slated to Face Giants

The Cincinnati Reds travel to New York to meet the Giants at the Polo Grounds after two weather postponements. Bucky Walters is the expected Reds pitcher though manager Mel Ott has not named a starter, leaving uncertainty for tonight's game in the East.

Walters Giants New York Cincinnati Reds Reds Cincinnati Polo Grounds Bucky Walters Mel Ott

Loper Family Welcomes Returning Son on Furlough

Mr. and Mrs. James Loper of Chauncey received a telegram from their youngest son Pvt William Loper stating he had been granted a furlough and was en route home. The Lopers have two other sons in service, Robert in England and James Jr in Italy.

Chauncey James Loper Pvt William Loper Thomas Oliver Pfc William Oliver U. S. Marine Corps South Pacific

Mrs Betty Pincelli Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Betty Pincelli wife of Meme Pincelli of Chauncey, after major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens, was discharged to her home on Mound Street Thursday. She is recovering well and grateful for flowers and cards received during her hospital stay.

Chauncey Betty Pincelli Meme Pincelli Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mound St

Government stenographic tests nominate two senior girls

From Washington reports show senior girls Regina Barich and June Heffken passed civil service stenographic tests and are eligible for appointment in Washington. Chauncey notes Mrs Signa Crabtree and sister-in-law Frances Crabtree visited Morehead Kentucky with Fred Crabtree in the Navy and attended a parade. Vera Bridgewater will direct The Plains Nazarene Church Sunday School with services by Rev J R Lakin.

Trimble Civil Service Washington, D. C Regina Barich June Heffken Washington Chauncey Signa Crabtree Frances Crabtree Morehead Kentucky Fred Crabtree Navy Army and Navy Lexington Vera Bridgewater Plains Nazarene J. R. Lakin

Glouster Sailor Returns After Naval Training

Robert Roberts completed boat training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and spent ten days with parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Roberts in Glouster R. D. 1. He returned to Great Lakes on Thursday to his new assignment. An estate notice from A W Antle requests those with accounts to contact Ralph C. Howe in Nelsonville.

Glouster Robert Roberts Great Lakes Naval Training Station Jesse Roberts R. D Great Lakes Marie Anne. Trimble A. W. Antle Ralph C. Howe Edmu Nelsonville Adg

Fullerton's Roundup highlights college stars in Major League lineage

Brooklyn fans learn Eddie Basinski is among a long line of college players who succeeded in the big leagues. The roundup lists notable players with college ties across positions, from Gehrig and Collins to Mathewson and Isbell, and mentions Eddie Plank and Cecil Isbell. It notes Purdue coaching offers for Cecil Isbell and a Packers link with Don Hutson, plus a note on Lloyd Waner Jr and a Detroit fair purse mix-up.

Brooklyn Dodger Eddie Basinski Eddie Buffalo U Lou Gehrig Columbia Jake Stahl Illinois Eddie Collins Frank Frisch Fordham Jimmy Collins Canisus Joe Dugan Holy Cross Short Joe Sewell Alabama Jack Collins George Sisler Michigan Harry Hooper St. Marys Earle Coombs Kentucky Birdie Cree Penn State Riggs Stephenson Louis Sockalexis Notre Dame Mickey Cochrane Boston U Bill Carrigan Christy Mathewson Bucknell Jack Coombs Colby Ed Reulbach Vermont Ted Lyons Baylor Chief Bender Carlisle Eddie Plank Gettysburg Addie Joss Wisconsin Orrie Overall California Cecil Isbell Green Bay Packers Purdue Don

Hollister High Seniors Graduate in a Commencement

Hollister High School held commencement in the auditorium with class motto Be Sincere Though Sometimes Wrong. Diploma givers included Glen Hanes and Dr A B Sias. Graduates listed: Donald E Bickley William E Brunton Velma Fade Virginia M Hufford Danny Kovach Ralph D Love Earl D McGee Bonna J Mijhoan Betty M Orndorf Martha M Phelps June K Withem. Five graduates will enter the service soon. Revival at Bethel Mission in Glouster led by Reverend Martin features Dickerson sisters.

Glouster Hollister High School Mildred Howard Roy Standiford June Withem Glee Club St. Marys Villa Martha Phelps Treva Black Dr Sias Donald Eldon Bickley William Everett Brunton Velma Fade Virginia Mae Hufford Danny Kovach Ralph Donald Love Earl Dwight McGee Bonna Jean Mijhoan Betty Marie Orndorf Martha Mae Phelps June Kathleen Withem

Sunday Union Services Set Across Glouster Churches

Glouster schedules union memorial services at the Methodist Church Sunday at 10:30 with Rev. A G Freeman delivering the sermon and Mrs J H Elias directing music. Choir plans a Thursday rehearsal. Church School at 9:30 led by C A Bingman. primary supervised by Mrs Charles Guinther. No evening service due to Rev Winkles absence. Bible Study Wednesday led by Mrs R B Smith. Church of Christ Bible School starts 9:00 with Delmar Gladden supervising and E K Peugh leading music. evening service at 7:30 directed by W W Wallace. The pastor’s sermon titled The Boy that Was Given to God. Mid-week prayer Wednesday at 7:30.

Rev. Winkle J H. Elias Methodist Church C. A. Bingman Charles Guinther Winkle R. B. Smith Church of Christ Delmar Gladden E. K. Peugh

Glouster Students Place in Tests

Glouster High School reports students placed in district Ohio Scholarship tests. Barbara Dunlevy earned eighth in English Nines, Rita Wolf placed third in bookkeeping, Dianne Blower won first in second year French, Juanita Tigner first in first year French, and Richard Byers second in first year French. Pfc. Paul E. Russell has arrived in England with word to his parents. Millfield.

Glouster Glouster High School Ohio Supt Thomas W. Figley Barbara Dunlevy Rita Wolf Dianne Blower Juanita Tigner Richard Byers Chauncey Pfc Paul E. Russell England Bruce Russell Millfield

Judson Family Hosts Visitors and Vacationers

Sunday guests at the Judsons include their son Ralph and his family. Ralph Judson has completed boat training at Great Lakes. Visitors also include Mrs. Virginia Dehman and her children of Columbus. Mrs. Pearl Anderson with Walter and Helen Anderson of Trimble spent several days with relatives in Vienna West Virginia. Phyllis Ann Frazier enjoys a week’s vacation with Mr and Mrs Sidney McGlaughlin Trimble Route.

Thomas Judson Ralph Ralph Judson Great Lakes Virginia Dehman Columbus Judson Pearl Anderson Walter Helen Trimble Vienna W. Va Phyllis Ann Frazier Mrs Sidney McGlaughlin

Ohio State hosts 1944 Ohio scholastic sports carnival

About 1 039 high school boys compete over two days on Ohio State University campus for five team titles and three individual crowns in baseball track tennis and golf. Defending names include East Tech for track and Canton McKinley in golf while notable names such as Pete Dye and Richard Wiseman emerge in golf.

Columbus Ohio State University Ohio Cleveland East Tech Carpenters Lakewood Rome Stewart Plainville Cincinnati Elder Leavittsburg Hamilton Canton McKinley Canton Lehman Pete Dye Urbana Richard Wiseman Anderson Wyoming Naugle

Reduction in Funds For War Being Asked

The House Appropriations Committee proposed $1,033,358,367 to fund 18 war agencies for the next fiscal year starting July 1, with total home-front agency funding down from this year by $1,785,909,175 and $37,955,058 under estimates. War Shipping Administration alone would receive $530,350,000 in the measure sent to the House floor.

Washington House Appropriations Committee War Shipping Administration

Herbert seeks recount in Franklin County governor race

Ohio Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert announced a recount of 68 Franklin County precincts from the May 9 Republican governor primary to resolve potential confusion between two candidates named Herbert in the field.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Franklin County Herbert Herberts

Increases in Casualty Lists of Yanks Noted

Washington reports a total of 206,227 American casualties through May 6 including 116,113 Army and 45,114 Navy personnel. Army deaths reach 28,059 with 65,779 wounded and 35,496 missing. Navy dead total 19,546 with 12,089 wounded and 9,026 missing. Prisoners number 31,779 Army and 4,453 Navy. The note also mentions a long history of soybeans in China.

Washington

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