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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

9

Reds Triumph as Walters Notch Sixth Victory of Year

Cincinnati Reds top Chicago Cubs 14 to 1 as Ray Starr earns his sixth win and the Reds stretch their streak to five. Gee Walker hits a grand slam in the fourth to spark the outburst, with Bucky Walters improving to 4-4. Army-Navy relief game follows, Camp Grant sailors winning 4 to 1. Attendance 8,000.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Cubs Ray Starr Bill Lee Bucky Walters Ilitch Frankie Gee Walker Eddie Joost Max Marshall Walterford Camp Grant Cincinnati Ann Fleming Chicaz Nicholson Sauer Merutlo Frey Marshall Walker Mel Cormick Hack Joost Hernandez Walters Erickson Schmitt Pleming Walters Er Schmite Schmitz Conlan Reardon Goetz

Hogan Laffoon Highlight Of PGA Program

In the second round of the PGA Championship at Browling Sea View Club Ben Hogan faces Ky Laffoon in a marquee match while Craig Wood meets Leland Gibson in a Kansas City money circle clash. Byron Nelson rode an easy path to the second round as contenders and outsiders like Gibson push for upsets amid a field of veteran stars.

Atlantic Ca Professional Golfers Association Browling Sea View Club Ben Hogan Ky Laffoon Craig Wood Spen Leland Gibson Kansas City Hamed Gitaon Tom Harmon Montclair N. J Byron “Nelson Gibson Jimmy Gauntt Longview Texas Gauntt Wood Rod Munny Toledo Hiarmon Demaret Corp Vic ‘Hess Jon Sammy Byrd Sam Snead Snead Tha

Illini El Play At Western Conference Meeting

Illinois and Ohio State alumni’ grid teams will meet in Cleveland for the Western Conference game. The November 14 affair moved from Illinois Memorial Stadium to Cleveland Municipal Stadium after scheduling a Great Lakes Naval Training Station clash. Proceeds to AR funds and Natty Reed funds. Hollister-Carel Wemmer inducted into the army on May 4, son of Mrs. Winfred Wemmer of Hollister, from Fort Hayes to Abilene.

Jllmue Cleveland Ohio State Illinois Memoria Cleveland Municipal Stadium Great Lakes Naty Reet Texas Hollister Carel Wemmer Winfred Jwemmer Fort Hayes Abilene

Bonham Forkball Makes Him No. 1 Man on Yankees Staff

The article profiles Ernest Edward Bonham of the New York Yankees, highlighting his forkball as the key pitch that elevates him to the top of the mound staff. It traces his rise from a lumber camp team, mentions a back injury that delayed his progress, notes his late 1930s World Series influence, and describes his powerful, deceptive delivery and fastball control that baffled batters.

Ernie Bonham Yankees Harry Makosky W. J. Petseys Eric Bonham Washington Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Bonham Brooklyn

Fullerton's Roundup sketches a busy prewar sports page

Unique boxing records mark Marty Servo versus Ray Robinson at the Garden with Servo debuting in a six rounder and Robinson rarely going the distance. Tulane lists six 1941 seniors for All-Star ballot. most bound for Navy. Maryland coach Clark Shaughnessy touts assistants in spring practice. Betty Robinson helps at a Lincoln Fields war stamp booth. Belmont horsemen complain about feed costs.

Hugh Fullerton New York Marty Servo Ray Robenson the Garden Robinson Marty Ray Tulane Arch Ward Chicago Trib Jack Iaaace Langley Pless Betty Robinson Lincoln Fields Belmont

Brewers Push Toward First, Beat Louis to Stay Hot

The Milwaukee Brewers extended their lead with a win over Louis as they prepare to face Kansas City this weekend. Owen Scheetz and Marty Breed pitched well for Minneapolis in a 3-0 win over Columbus, with three Columbus errors fueling the Millers in the opener. A St Paul toledo doubleheader opened with St Paul winning 2-0.

Brooklyn Boston St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Association Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Louis Fire American Association Owen Scheets Minneapolis Scheeta Marty Breed Millers St Paul-Toledo Pau

Indians Box Scores From Ninth Inning Rally

Indians sustain a late rally with Grimes subbed in ninth and Bagby Weatherly Kuhel and Fleming delivering. Wright Keltner Ro Kennedy Hockett contributed hits as Chicago's Hoag Weatherly Plema doubled and Sacrifices aided. Att 2500.

Grimes Dean Hogan Chicago Hoag Weatherly Plema Humphries Haynes

Government posts for Washington women in civil service

Miss Helen Denison and Miss Kathryn Dennison will travel to Washington D C on Wednesday, with Dennison securing summer employment. Dennison recently passed a civil service exam and earned the rating of senior typist. Dennison has held various positions within the government service.

Glousten Helen Denison Mise Kathryn ‘Dennison Washington, D.C Wed- Veaday Civil Service Nation Enior Mise Dennison Govement Service

Glouster Alumni Dance Friday Promises Reunion

Glouster High Alumni will host a dance Friday as a social reunion event. Community members and former students plan to attend. organizers announce music, refreshments, and a chance to reconnect with classmates and teachers.

Glouster High

Coast Guard enlistee from Glouster and local events noted

Glouster youth Lanion Lee Hambel enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Reserve at Columbus on May 21 and was sent to a Coast Guard training station for preliminary training. Other notes mention school alumni events, a Boy Scout gathering, and a local red cross nutrition course to be offered in Glouster with no charge.

Glouster Lanion Leel Mra Annie Hambel United States Coast Guard Reserve Columbus Coast Guard Hambel Westervilleigh School F. A Todney Linvcott Walker Poe Groeptance Barnacle Glenna Morris McKinney Geary Wright Voumik Scheetz Columbus F Announced By Mayor ‘Thomas Wil: Young, > Tams Ohio Fuel Gas Co Eleanor Cumberland Athens Athens County Red Cross Williams Danneker Giuliani Lau

Schedule changes announced by National League Office

New York AP reports the National League Office released schedule changes for Boston June 21 Pittsburgh June 28 Philadelphia June 28 Chicago June 5 and Pittsburgh July 1 with playoff timing noted for an April 26 game.

NEW York National “League ‘Office Boston Pitts Philadelphia Chieng Mostonelphia Pittabareh Tuly Pittsburgh He Kame

Indians slump to 9 7 loss to White Sox in Cleveland

Detroit AP reports the Cleveland Indians lost 9 to 7 to the Chicago White Sox, marking their sixth loss in seven games at home. Jim Bagby allowed most of the fourteen White Sox hits over seven and two thirds. Homers from Bagby and Weatherly plus Fleming’s shot highlighted a tough night as Cleveland remained in second place. The club planned a road trip to St Louis and beyond to regroup after the skid.

Detroit Cleveland Indians Cleveland Chicago White Sox St. Louie Las Fleming Johnny Humphries Joe Haynes

Glouster News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Employment

Eave Hospital report shows Mrs Dean Till and infant Gary were taken to parental home of Mr and Mrs Alber Zimbier from Cherrington Hospital Logen. GLOUSTER Bob Bryson of this year’sGlouster High School class traveled to Toledo on Tuesday seeking work.

Eave Glouster Dean Till ‘Pan Gary Alber Zimbier Cherrington Logen Gos Toledo Bob Bryson Glouster High School

Bonham Pursues 30 Wins In A Yankees Quest

Ernie Bonham, star pitcher for the New York Yankees, keeps pace for the long-sought 30-win season as he dominates Phillies with eight innings of three-run ball and only five walks in seven games this year. Dodgers extend NL lead with 4 1 rally over Boston. Reds crush Cubs 10-1. Cardinals climb to second as Carpenter guides the Giants to a 6-2 win.

Saudus Manler Eres Pores Werner Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Robert Moses Lefty) Grove Philadelphia Athletics Bob Fuller Navy Ernie Tiny) Bonham New York Yankees Raight Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Raves Bucky Walters Cincinnti Reds Chicago Cubs Bob Carpenter Newark Giants

Robinson Tops Servo In Four To One Odds

Boxing at Madison Square Garden features Robinson facing Servo in a late evening bout. Robinson, despite a tough start, wins as the Harlem Hammer guardsman presses to break the foe. In other action, the Moston Red Sox roll over Washington while the Browns support Johnny Niggeling in Detroit.

New York Harlem Hammer Sary Seton Thetty Servo Madison Square Garden Robinsom Bonham Seth Vicle Moston Red Sox Senators Indians SC Louis Browns Johnny

Jacksonville Plan Lodge Dance Saturday Night

A dance is planned by the Jacksonville lodge for members and their families this Saturday night at the Eagle Club rooms. Admission is a paid up dues receipt.

Plan Lodge Acksonville Jacksonville Eagle ‘Uy Rooms

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