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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1945
Page
6
Detroit trudges into New York with a two game lead facing a rugged 28 game stretch, while the Yankees, aided by Charley Keller and Joe McCarthy, push to extend their resurgence. Bridges returns for Detroit to bolster a tight battle with Boston, Cleveland, and St Louis, as both clubs chase crucial wins into September.
Fullerton recalls baseball's July Fourth tradition as major league pennant races loom past Labor Day. Tigers Browns begin eastern swing, may be delayed by Yankees and Senators in coming days. Cubs Cardinals face five tussles. trainer Whitey Bimstein states Rocky Graziano eats one meal daily.
Frankie Parker rejects fans who call him lucky to win the title after beating Bill Talbert 14 12 6 1 6 2. Parker says he earned a bigger kick from this victory than last year and notes reaction to press jokes about his 1944 football tip. Also mentions Marine Lt. Bob Pierce, Sherm Lollar, and other wartime sports notes.
Nashville Tenn Golf’s show moves west as Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan renew their rivalry for top paychecks. Hogan, newly out of the Army, wins the Nashville F meeting with 265 two strokes from the all time mark while Nelson falters to a 269 tying with Johnny Bulla for second. The tour heads to Dallas for the open.
Orbiston residents report a flurry of weekend visits with relatives and neighbors across Murray City Columbus Nelsonville and Glouster. Updates include Daniel Gill returning to Michigan and Clyde Mason recovering from surgery at Grant Hospital with family by his side. Mr and Mrs R J Stanley attended the Hogsett funeral in Nelsonville after a Route 33 automobile crash. Clyde Hogsett interred at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Melissa Crippen and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bartel and two children visited Mr. Late and Evalina Brill. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rainey and Mrs. Mary Rainey of Parkersburg visited Cook Van dyke. Enid Ogg of Flint, Michigan, visited her mother Elle Ogg. Edward White of Columbus spent a week here. Wells Van Dyke, recently discharged after 38 months overseas, is at home with his mother Connie VanDyke. Various locals attended the Athens County fair. Mrs. Ella Ogg and Enid Brill attended a funeral at Mt. Herman. Ralph Young and Billy visited Frank Wilcox in Royal Oak, Michigan. John Young and Virgil Hixson visited in Gallipolis.
Wilkesville scenes show Seaman Elmo Rollings on furlough with wife and baby Patty Ann, Pvt. Roger Phillips visiting Scott Field radio school, and Pfc. John A. Wood back from 30 days with his parents. Edith Strausbaugh wed Clyde Cooper in July, Thacker returns from Germany on furlough, and local moves include T.A. McCumber relocating near Carl Wells. Widespread travel, family visits, and property changes mark the August notices.
Yesterday's scores show Chicago beating Cincinnati 7 to 1 after a 7 to 1 line. Pittsburgh and St Louis split games 6-5 and 6-2, Brooklyn swept Boston 4-0 and 4-3 in 10 innings, New York bested Philadelphia 3-2 and 9-0, plus American League results include St Louis 6 Cleveland 3 and Detroit 6 Chicago 5. Washington 11 Boston 5, New York 4 Philadelphia 1 and 7 Philadelphia 6. Association standings list Columbus 3 Toledo 1 and 6 2, Indianapolis 3 Louisville 0 and 9, Milwaukee 8 Kansas City 3 and 11 7, St Paul 16 Minneapolis 1 and 11 12.
Corning announces the marriage of Rita Marie Walters to Elmo Lindsay on Wednesday August 29 at St Bernard’s Church with Fr Anthony Tague officiating. The wedding breakfast for 26 followed at the bride’s home on West Hill. Soloists included Rose Mary Rocks singing I Love You Truly and O Lord I Am Not Worthy the mass at High Mass.
Hockingport notes report funeral services at the Hockingport Church Monday for C. A. Cowdery who died suddenly Saturday on a trip from Coolville. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs. Lawrence Crawford Columbus and Mrs. Russell Bailey Coolville. Also updates include Mrs. Clarice Medley returning from Baltimore Ma hospitalization, Frederick Medley of Vienna West Virginia and guests of Carl Medley, Minnie Randolph, Bernard Blake of Hartington Texas visiting, and Clarice Norman with daughter visiting Neff Norman.
Marfields social notes note family visits across towns. Mrs Timac Jackson and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Luster McVey. Cadet Nurse Nelle McVey and Miss Esther McVey returned to Washington after two weeks with their parents. others visited include Miss Barbara Kennard with Mr and Mrs Kenny Bakes, Mrs Retta Rees at Leesburg, Mr and Mrs Barney Mathenia, Mr and Mrs George Hartley and Louise, and Nellie Andrews. Visitors also present in Anna Nanna's home include Miss Anna Nanna, John Reod, and Mona Harbarger.
Yesterday's Stars roundup highlights top performers. Etten tied New York's win with a bases loaded double. Keller pounded Athletics with a double triple and homer in a 7-6 finish. Mancuso delivered a 10th inning single to beat Cleveland 5-4. Bridges earned his first post Army start victory 6-5 over Chicago as Tobin homered. Pafko opened Chicago's 7-2 win with a grand slam. Salkeld belted two homers in a 5-2 win over Cardinal foes. Sears and Olmo fueled Dodgers with a 4-0 and 4-3 wins. Feldman shut out Phils. Maglie blanked the cellar-dwellers 9-0.
Jacksonville readers enjoyed a full home coming at the Jacksonville Methodist Church with extra numbers not listed in the program. Former members returned, including visits from Mary Davis and Robert Taylor. The service featured solos, a sermon by Rev. Charles Caffrey, and a social basket dinner followed by an afternoon program. More talks and musical numbers concluded with closing prayers by Rev. Roy Standiford.
Mr and Mrs James Stemm and grandson Gerald return home after visiting Donald Stemm family and Leslie Chappelear hosts a dinner for Donald Stemm on her 26th birthday. Later Mrs Russell Brewer of Dayton visits Glouster relatives. Rothwell Club plans a dinner at Mrs J H Henshaw home Thursday at 12 30.
Curtis Sheppard of Pittsburgh defeated Nate Belden of Chicago by decision over ten rounds in Baltimore. Belden showed steady boxing but failed to overcome Sheppard's sharper combinations and ring control.
Old Settlers Reunion in Jacksonville draws strong attendance from former residents and visitors. Highlights include a large parade with prizes for Decorated rigs, Best saddle horse, Pets, Floats, and Best Costume. Notable participants include Harry Simmons of Athens and prize winners across multiple contests. Several locals and visitors return from Ohio and Pennsylvania, with updates on individuals traveling and family reunions.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Brown traveled to Cincinnati Saturday to visit their son Cpl Richard Brown en route to Norfolk Virginia He served 18 months in Okinawa was wounded and sent home for hospital care He is expected to remain hospitalized for some time Also listed are visiting relatives at the Sayre home in Trimble and Columbus with others from Mansfield Mansfield and Lebanon Pa
Cubs win both ends of a holiday doubleheader at Cincinnati to extend their season lead over the Reds to four games. Andy Pafko belted a grand slam in the opener and Bill Nicholson hit a two run homer in the nightcap as Chicago piled up 23 hits and a five run seventh inning to clinch the series. Hank Wyse started the nightcap before Hy Vandenberg finished. The Cubs now head to Philadelphia for a five game set beginning tomorrow.
Quiet Alphonso Lopez, 37, behind the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates, caught his 1 793rd game tying Gabby Hartnett for the long standing major league record. He reached the milestone in 17 seasons and projects more years to add to the mark. He needs 21 more games this season to tie Bill Dackey.
National and American League stat leaders showcase top batters, hitters, and pitchers. Cavarretta leads batting in the NL with .361 and 50 RBIs, Holmes of Boston tops hits with 193 and runs with 116, while Stirnweiss leads in runs and RBIs in the AL. Brecheen tops NL pitching with 103 strikeouts and 768 innings pitched, Muncrief leads AL pitching with 112 wins and 846 innings.
A reader describes severe stomach bloating and gas disrupting work until using Pru-Lax. The ad claims the product restored bowel function and reduced gas pains, urging immediate purchase at Athens Pharmacy. It warns to use laxatives only as directed and notes a money back claim is not guaranteed.
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