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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

45

Denny Gatehouse Shines In Opening Game Victory

Denny Gatehouse shows courage in late innings to seal a 2-1 win. Nell Potter leads with a 19-1 record against Billy Southworth’s Max Franier, a top lefthander, as the team seeks a second straight win in the National league contest.

Denny Gatehouse Lse Nell N Potter Billy Southworth Max Franier Ost Redbirds Yankees Max Lanier Brownies Big Mort Mort

Browns and Cardinals clash in tense World Series opener

The Browns edged the Cardinals 2 12 in a tense opener as Mort Cooper and Blix Donnelly held St Louis to two runs through eight innings. Marty Marion led with a hitless first game that showcased key pitching and clutch defense from Youngstown’s pinches. The crowd of 32 242 watched as McQuinn homered for the Browns while O'Dea and Marion provided RBI support.

Brownies Lanier Carolna Southpaw Potter Sewells Sehouse Denny Curvalier Althousn Mort Cooper Blix Donnell Toring Galehouse Brillance Youngstown Mort Cooper Wiltey Kurowski Marty Marion McQuinn Hart Field Gene Moore Yankees Inie Low Gehrig Me.Quinn George Moore Pantfield Mightyman Ask Missouri Husky Cat Browns Stutteridge Kreevieh Laas Stephens Christman Hayworth Gs Lithwhiler Fallon Jarazah M. Cooper Donnelly Cardinals O'Dea Marion Gutteridge W. Cooper Sanders Lithwhiter Bergame Kreevich Lanbs Kurowskii Hire M. Cope Sears N.L Jowan A.L Dunn Pipgras Yanks Giants

Fullerton's Sports Roundup: D-Day Draft Talk and War Time Sports

Ensign Neale Patrick rails against any baseball draft, noting Detroit stars Wakefield and New Houser as examples of failed balancing. Pvt. Woodrow Boone recalls New Guinea football in 1944 with a 6-0 Engineers win. Larry Leonard reports Rebels baseball champs beating air base 9 8 after an 80-0 blowout.

Southern Breeze Neale Patrick French Riviera Tigers Sandiots Detroit Wakefield Newhouser Dizzy Trout Bears Redskins New Guinea Woodrow Boone Gadsden Ala George A. Maye Greensboro N. C N. C. State Larry Greensboro Gus) Leonard Middle East Rebels States

Scribe Picks Purdue To Stop Illinois And Notre Dame To Wallop Tulane

Purdue 19 Illinois 13. Notre Dame 24 Tulane 12. Great Lakes 38 Northwestern 7. Minnesota 13 Michigan 7. Wisconsin 12 Marquette 6. Ohio State 30 Iowa 6. Second Air Force 28 Iowa Pre-Flight 12. Predictions emphasize strong backs, seasoned lines, and key matchups across the Big Ten and service teams.

Scribe Purdue Illinois Notre Dame Tulane Byenna Chicago Indiana Wisconsin Midwest Illini Great Lakes Boilermakers Bob Kelly Pitt Stength Kelly Frank Dancewicz Joe Gasparella Minnesota Michigan Gophers Missouri Madigan Jowans Hawks Second Air Force Iowa Seahawks Glenn Dobbel Super Bombers Dobbs Kay Eliot Claude Buddy) Young Ed Bray Champaign Boris “Babe Dimancheff Chalmers Bump Elliott and Company Mlinois Fint Buddy Young Paul Patterson Kentucky Lexington Marquette Tom Stidham Madison Earl Gir Ard Badger Harry Stuhldreher Eaid Northwestern Wolvernes Ainnesota Ed McKeever Pittsburgh Nebraska Great Lakes Bluejackets Wildcats Evanston Carroll Widdoes Ohio State Town Slip Madigan Buckeye

Cardinals Lose to Browns as Morton Cooper Struggles

Morton Cooper faltered against the Browns in a game marked by George McQuinn’s two run homer and a series of hits by Yankee bats. The Cardinals ace, hounded by American League hitters, failed to secure a win in the six inning outing, with Bill Dickey’s two run shot pacing New York to the series win.

Louis Mot Cooper Browns George McQuinn Cardinal New York Yankees Bill Dickey Omer Bombers Sooper Big Mort

Middleport Garden Club Meets in October Hostess Night

Mrs R A Miller led the Middleport Garden Club at 22 members gathering October 6 on S Third Ave. Plans for salvage and bake sale at the Cleveland home of Mrs A W McKay October 26 were formed with committee including Mrs R A Miller and Mrs C M Ervin. Golf results at Acacia Country Club featured Harold Jaz McSpaden, Me Spaden and Meaden, with awards for blooms and ribbons.

Middleport R. A. Mileler Middleport Garden Club S. Third Ave CLEVELAND Byron _Nel A. W. McKay Acacia R. A. S Country Club Miller C. M. Ervin Craig Wood Bob Hamil RC Lansbury Harold Jaz) McSpaden R. W. Harris

Murray City News Notes and Local Socials

Local notes feature residents visiting relatives in Lancaster and Canton, weddings, and hospital news. Names include Junnar Litt, Clifford Darrel Jones, George Potts, Ed Jonas, and Miss Kathryn Clark. Community updates cover sermons, schooling, and travel among Murray City families.

Junnar Uct Clifford Darrel" Jones Ste St. Joe Sano Jones Alaska Camp Shelby George Potts Lancaster Evie Jonas Mex Tin Frazee Ed Jonas Nelsonville Phylit Jean Sonny New ¢ Straitavile Dick Meredith London Ville Matt Kilpatrick Oscar Hellyer Paul Cupp Newark Charles Vancuren Liova Columbus Clarence Cook John Wilson Osbvorne Claude Clendenen Monay Marion Shelton Barberton John Shelton Gerald Robinson Martha Lee Nancy Dora Wilson Cinda Low Moody Glouster Garther Iiolen Wilson Ing Charles John Shatter Nelsonie Gordon James Strakeville Fan Howard Craft Harry Jonas

Orioles Headed to World Series After Playoff Comeback

Baltimore Orioles clinch International League pennant and playoff title, set for first World Series since 1925 in Louisville. They endured a seven game playoff to defeat Buffalo and edged Newark to reach the series, winning a key game at Municipal Stadium.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Louisville Buffalo Okies Newark Sunde Linder Municipal Stadium

Hartford Church Group Plans Work and Meetings

Hartford residents attended a Monday evening Elias group meeting at Mrs. A Keith McClung home with Rev H Elden Waltz and several families. An extension class was organized on Hartford School with an instructor from Marshall College. Local activities include a rummage sale by the M E Church and a magazine drive for servicemen.

Huntington William McKnight Peggy Vera Annette Johnson Mason Clinic Paul Turnbull Ashford Hospital Virginia Mae Johnson Mason James M. Crump County Recreation Center Southside George Lerner

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