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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1942

Page

7

MITCH'S MISSING MITCH'S MISSING

Data from the Iowa Pre Flight School shows Navy aviation screening is strict with 238 of 242 entering pre flight moving to flight training. Gains include height 0.4 inches, weight 0.73 pounds, chest-abdomen 0.76 inches, and push ups plus chin ups and coordination test boosts.

Iowa Naval Reserve Air Steve Owen George Franck Bears Chicago Charley O'Rourke Bill Geyer Michigan Frank Leahy Boston College Man O'Rourke Colgate Herb Kopf Kopf

Cullenbine Traded to Yankees as Newsom Moves to Dodgers

The Washington Senators sent outfielder Roy Cullenbine to the New York Yankees for cash. Brooklyn ace Louis Norman Newsom was acquired by the Dodgers from Washington after a World Series deadline scramble. Newsom, a veteran right hander, has played for 13 clubs in eight leagues and was noted for his spotlight love. The deal comes as Brooklyn aims to bolster its mound, while Cullenbine adds outfield insurance for Tommy Henrich’s Coast Guard enlistment.

Newsom Dodger Durocher St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Washington Senators Cash Jack Kraus Brooklyn Montreal Senators Roy Cullendine New York Yankees Cullenbine Tommy Henrich Coast Guard Wilbert Robinson St. Louis Boston Washington Detroit

Big Ten Opens Grid Practice

Big Ten schools led by Wisconsin Purdue and Iowa began football drills as openings moved earlier this year. Indiana starts Thursday with Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern and Illinois delaying until Monday. Notre Dame also began practice as service teams at Great Lakes Naval Station Iowa City Pre Flight and Fort Knox.

Chicago Big Ten Notre Dame Wisconsin Purdue Iowa Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Illinois Great Lakes Naval Training Station Iowa City Fort Knox

Charleston Keeps Lead In Four-Game Mid Atlantic Drive

Charleston Senators hold a four game edge as they swept Springfield 1 0 and 9 1 while Erie beat Dayton 3 2 in 10 innings. Canton edged Zanesville 5 4 in 18 innings in the longest Mid A game. Doubleheaders end next Monday.

Charleston W. Va Charleston Senators Springfield Dayton Ducks Erie Canton Zanesville Senators Ducks

Hooper Ridge Social And Personal Notes

Kasler Linscott Robinson and Johnson families plan annual reunions on Sunday September 6. Ath ens visitors Mr and Mrs Sidney Kasler and daughters Edna Betty and Mr and Mrs James McMullin with son Jimmie visited D F Kas ler. Local notes include visits and gatherings at various homes and schools. New York report notes freshmen eligible for varsity football at Columbia with separate freshman squad in 1946.

Hooper Ridge Kasler Linscott Robinson and Johnson Sidney Kasler Edna Betty James McMullin Jimmie Athens D. FE. Kasler Clara Sayers Altha Snyder Jessie Clester New York Columbia

Fullerton's Roundup: College Grid Season Opens and Sports Notes

New York reports the college football season starts with official practice across regions. Commentary questions Army Navy plan and broadcast value. Anecdotes note Eddie Duchin's fund contribution and travel limits. Dodgers boss Larry MacPhail wins at a Maryland fair with Aberdeen Angus cattle. Bill Terry and others maintain beef interests while previewing grid prospects.

New York Washington Army-Navy Philadelphia Larry MacPhail Dodgers Maryland Bill Terry Giants Leo Durocher Frank Frisch Jimmy Dykes

Sunday Evening Services Successful in Glouster

Glouster churches report strong turnout for outdoor and indoor Sunday night union services. Four local churches and several out of town congregations attended as W. W. Wallace led singing and Homer H. Vian Sr. delivered a sermon urging love over hatred amid wartime tensions.

Glouster W. W. Wallace Church of Christ Methodist Church Thomas W. Figley M. M. Bryson C. B. Tigner A. G. Winkle Homer H. Vian, Sr Churches of Christ God Mr. Vian

Church Night At Trimble Observes Friendly Fellowship

Trimble Methodist Church hosted a Friday night gathering for about 60 people. W D Phillips led a program with music recitations and guest speaker D F Carr of Glouster. Rev E C Palmer gave the invocation.

Trimble Trimble Methodist Church W. D. Phillips D. F. Carr Glouster E. C. Palmer Bernarda Danford Bernarda Danford Sang Two Solo Numbers With Mrs. Noble Brunton Bonnie Arnold Diana Ginnan Ann Anderson Carr Lewis Buell Palmer George Luther Jacksonville A. G. Bingman Enid Cox Ferndale E .Carr Herman Jones

Millfield Infant Dies. Funeral at Home Wednesday

Ernest Misner two weeks old and son of Mr and Mrs Ben Misner Millfield died Monday at 5 PM at home. Brief funeral services to be held Wednesday at the home with burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Herzey Smith officially.

Millfield Ernest Misner Ben Misner Nye Chauncey Rey Herzey Smith

Also Rans Bow Out of Flag Races

The Yankees beat the Tigers 8-3 as Detroit bowed out of pennant contention. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 5-4 in 11 innings while the Dodgers widened their lead over St Louis. Giants topped Cubs 7-6. Reds beat Phillies 8-1 behind Elmer Riddle five hitters and Eric Tipton homer. Red Sox kept within eight games with an 8-6 win over Browns. White Sox swept Athletics 3-2 and 5-0.

Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Yankees Detroit Tigers Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Elbie Fletcher St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Chicago Cubs Reds Philadelphia Phils Elmer Riddle Eric Tipton Boston Red Sox Yanks St. Louis Browns

Large crowd at Sunday Bishopville trapshoot

A large crowd attended the Sunday trapshoot at Bishopville with many out of town participants. Over 700 day targets were used. Mrs. Isabell Skinner led the women while Harry Dick Swart won the most prizes for the men. Several prizes were awarded for high scores and another shoot is planned.

Linda Bell Returns Home After Mastoid Operation

Four year old Linda Lee Bell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bell, came home with her parents from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens in the John S Blower ambulance. She had been hospitalized since August 14 for mastoid surgery and is reported in satisfactory condition.

Glouster Linda Lee Edward Bell Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John S. Blower

Glouster Association postpones September meeting

A special meeting of the Glouster Business and Professional Men's Association was held Monday at Moose hall. Officials decided to postpone the regular September meeting from September 7 Labor Day to the following Monday September 14.

Glouster Glouster Business and Professional Men's Association Moose Hall

Elden Murrillo Grinstead Born to Mr and Mrs Elden Grinstead

Henry Ten Eyck White, 89, former Daily News managing editor and trotting expert, dies in Chicago. The report notes his prominence and career.

Henry White Chicago Henry Ten Eyck White The Daily News

Baseball Standings and Scores From Recent Games

Brooklyn edges Pittsburgh 5 4 in 11 innings while New York defeats Chicago 7 6 and Cincinnati 8 1. American League Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1 and Chicago 5 Philadelphia 0 with New York 8 Detroit 3. Boston 8 St Louis 6. Association Louisville 2 Columbus 1 in Toledo 1 Indianapolis 0.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Boston St. Louis Association Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Pet Onee Ecene Cincinnati Ees St. Paul

Glouster Area Personal Visits Across Several Cities

Local residents and relatives circulated between Glouster and Columbus and other Ohio towns including Athens Massillon Ravenna Columbus Toledo Zanesville and Newark. People visiting included Mrs. Andrew Alderman with her sons Bill and Bob and numerous guests hosted by area families in Buckeye Lake The Plains and Cleveland during weekends and holidays.

Andrew Alderman Bill Bob Cleveland Henry Zimmer Mike Sharlike Lester Zimmer Columbus John Darling Charles Wolf Mary Jennings Arthur Smith Jimmy Murphy Donna Rose Lee Murphy Marta John Henry Harold Vaughn Westerville H. W. Miller Weir Hartman Una Miller Erie Robert Skinner Alfred Morris III Harrison Mich Alfred Morris, Jr Arthur Jauchius Fay Jauchius Frances Aber L. E. Richardson Blanche Henry Fred H. Heck C. H. Copeland Guysville Albert Andrews Edna Andrews Alfred Andrews Alden Wells Billy Ravenna Thurman Boyer Detroit Harry Boyer Bob Emrick Dick Cunningham Anna Marie Wolf Athens Joe Wolf Cynthia Lou Vernon Shirley Andrews Edward Noon Lawrence Noon Jacksonville Jack Noon Isabel Carter Mercy Hospital Toledo George Carter Jane Murray Massillon Ada Murray Rachel Murray A. G. Winkle Margaret Zanesville Mildred Nancy Swart Newark Buckeye Lake William Winefordner Harold Winefordner David the Plains Roy Andrews Helen Winefordner Elyria Elizabeth Gray Corning Santiago Tex Connecticut sMr Jack Lamb

Kansas City Surges Ahead in AA Pennant Chase

The Kansas City club moved into the lead in the American Association pennant race as Louisville beat Milwaukee 2 to 1 last night while Milwaukee and Kansas City were idle. The win tightens the standings as Columbus and Milwaukee were favored by many.

Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Colonels Red Birds Blues Minneapolis Millers Indianapolis St. Paul Colonels Louis Lucier Birds Red Barrett Lucier

Pitt Panthers to Play On for Fun in 1942 Season

Pitt’s football program will continue as a smaller, less emphasized squad in 1942 under Coach Charlie Bowser. Only about 40 players expected, with 14 from last year’s first team and key losses including Edgar Jones and Ralph Fife. The Panthers face Minnesota, SMU, Duke, Ohio State, and others, hoping for upsets despite inexperience and reduced roster size.

Pitt Hagan Edgar Jones Ralph Fife Canton Panthers Minnesota Golden Gophers Southern Methodist Duke Ohio State Great Lakes Penn State Nebraska Fordham Charlie Bowser Jones Fife Bowser

Front Runners Baseball Stat Leaders Summary

American League leaders include Williams Boston with 346 runs 117 RBI and 27 home runs 174 hits and 115 runs Williams also tops in batting. Pesky Boston 174 hits. DiMaggio Boston and DiMaggio New York share doubles 34 12 triples with Spence and Heath. Wyatt Brooklyn leads National League pitching with 16 wins four losses. Reiser Brooklyn 13 stolen bases and Ott New York 98 runs and 28 home runs share NL batting honors with Slaughter St Louis 162 hits.

Associated Press Williams Boston Pesky DiMaggio New York Spence Washington Heath Cleveland Case Hughson Reiser Brooklyn Ott Medwick Slaughter St. Louis Hack Chicago

Pirates Buy Four Players From Albany Club

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased four players from the Albany New York Eastern League club under a working agreement. Pitchers Xavier Fred Rescigno and Russ Bauers, infielder James Cullinane, and outfielder Ralph Kiner will report to manager Frankie Frisch. Bauers previously played for the Pirates before returning to the minors due to injury. Rescigno posted 20 wins and six losses this season with Albany.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Albany N. Y Bucs Xavier Fred Rescigno Russ Bauers James Cullinane Ralph Kiner Frankie Frisch Bauers Pirates Ing Je City Rescigno

Central Ohio Boxers Triumph in Intercity Card

Columbus featherweight Tony Caminitti 122 pounds edged Al Admerson 124 pounds in a five round decision as Central Ohio boxers toppled the Cinci scrappers 5 to 3. Sam Burton 134 defeated Jack Groff 133, Homer Bigham 160 beat Lee Moore 158 in three or five round bouts.

Columbus Tony Caminitti Ohio al Admerson Cincinnati Caminitti Central Ohio Cincinerati Sam Burton Jack Groff Lancaster Homer Bigham Lee Moore Cincinenati

Fort Wayne Team Wins Four-State Softball Title

The Zolls ner Macine Team of Fort Wayne Indiana defeated the Sixth Ward Boosters of Newport Kentucky 2 to 1 to capture the men's championship in the four-state regional softball tournament and earn a spot in the national tournament in Detroit next month.

Cleveland Zollsner Macine Fort Wayne Ind Sixth Ward Boosters Newport Kentucky West Virginia Detroit

Sinkwich Named Georgia Captain for Bulldogs

Athens Georgia Frank Sinkwich of Youngstown Ohio the University of Georgia returning All American halfback was named captain of the Bulldogs yesterday Guard Walter Ruark of Bostwick Georgia was chosen as alternative.

Athens Frank Sinkwich Youngstown University of Georgia Bulldogs Walter Ruark Bostwick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitch Harry Grayson NEA Service Pre Navy Louis Norman Bobo) Newsom Paul Derringer Dolly Madison Glouster Methodist Church Maxwell Kenneth Atlantic City N. J Wietelmann Sperry Morgan Lazor Gilbert Rf Browne Johnson Walters Myatt Barrett Browne Young Davis Gilbert Moss Heath Louisville Klein Murray Fenton Wiethe Jack LaMotta Jimmy Edgar Edgar Bronx Madison Square Garden Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR Chick Morse Worcester Mass Evening Gazette Eddie Duchin Special Army Emergency Relief Fund Northwestern U Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Elden Grinstead Murrillo Grinstead Trimble Heights George ‘Thompson Elden Murrillo Panther Ross Jimmy Hagan Jock Sutherland Lingua Wyatt Sinkwich Inc North Court St Athens, Ohio
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