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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1945

Page

6

Washington St Louis New York Still in Race

By Jack Hand the Tigers fear the Yankees in the AL title chase after a 10-0 loss in the opener. Washington St Louis and New York remain in pursuit as Dizzy Trout leads Detroit while Hal Newhouser sits out. In the NL, St Louis and Pittsburgh fought to an 8-8 12 inning tie as Chicago trails by four games in a tense pennant race.

Washington, St. Louis New York Jack Hand Steve O'Neill Yankees Detroit Tigers New Yorkers Minooka Steve Washington St. Louis Tiger Yankes Cleveland Lou Boudreau Seaton Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Pirates National League Cardinals Billy Southworth Frankie Frisch Tom O'Brien

Reds and Phils Open Series at Crosley Field

Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies open a five game series at Crosley Field with a twilight night double header. Charlie Schwer and Oscar Judd pitch for Philadelphia versus Joe Bowman and Mike Modak for the Reds. Reds schedule 20 home games with four eastern clubs in 13 days before ending the season in St. Louis.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Charlie Schanr Oscar Judd Philadelphia Joe Bowman Mike Modak Reds St. Louis

League leaders by the Associated Press baseball summary

National League batting leader Cavarretta of Chicago competes with Holmes of Boston for runs and total hits. Stirnweiss of New York tops runs and hits in the American League, with Etten and Stirnweiss sharing RBIs and steals. Stephens of St. Louis leads home runs, while Munerifei of St. Louis owns the pitching mark.

Associated Press Cavarretta Chicago Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn Etten New York Stirnweiss Stephens St. Louis Munerief

Middleport Wedding Ties Carter and Spyker in Columbus Event

Miss Jane O Neil Carter and Mr Thomas Hugh Spyker wed at 4:30 PM at 26th Ave Universalist Church with Rev Francis Bishop officiating. Bridesmaids and guests include Mrs Alice Carter Sands and Frank H Johnston. Reception at Beechwald Tavern followed by trip to Port Clinton. Carter is a nurse and former U S Army nurse corps lieutenant. Spyker a fourth year medical student at Ohio State University.

Middleport Pomeroy Jane O'Neil Carter Thomas Hugh ‘Spyker 26Th Ave. Universalist Church Francis Bishop Alice Carter Sands Frank H. Johnston Marjorie Schappatt Mogg Logan John Startzman Beechwald Tavern Spyker Honeymoor Port Clinton D. B. Hartinger J-E.d. Hartinger

Mrs Anna Brown Dies Early Tuesday

POMEROY Mrs Anna Brown age 78 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Hattie McIntosh Tuesday morning after an extended illness She leaves six children Mrs Hazel Humphrey Rock Springs Herschel of Peoria Ill Hunter Dayton Hattie McIntosh Enterprise Harley of the Athens Road Horton of Middleport thirteen grandchildren also two brothers and six sisters Funeral services will be held at the Finsterwald Funeral Home Friday afternoon at two o'clock with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery Friends may call at any time at the Funeral Home.

Pomeroy Anna Brown Hattie McIntosh Hazel Humphrey Herschel Peoria Ill Hunter Dayton Enterprise Harley Athens Road Horton Middleport Finsterwald Beech Grove

Yesterday's Stars Drazy TROUT Tigers Tamed Yankees

Yesterday's standout Drazy Trout starred as the Tigers blanked the Yankees 10-0 with a seven hit shutout and drove in the first run.

Associated Press

Fight Results from New York and Cincinnaticard

Tami Mauriella of New York knocked out John White of Jersey City in a 200 pound bout. Charley Burley of Pittsburgh stopped Dave Clark in Cincinnati in a 212 pound match.

Associated Press New York Tami Mauriella Johnny White Jersey City Cincinnati Charley Burley Pittsburgh Dave Clark

Standings and results from yesterday in baseball standings

National league game Pittsburgh 8 St Louis 8 ended due to game called. American league Detroit 10 New York 0. American association Kansas City 17 Milwaukee 7. Indianapolis 3 Louisville 2 Columbus 4 Toledo 3. St Paul Minneapolis 3.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit New York Association Kansas City Miwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis National Club Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington Cleveland

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Giants coach Steve Owen predicts a stronger team this season amid ex-Giants eligible for discharge. West Point's Red Blaik notes Army's material is much better than the average college squad. Tennis champion Sarah Palfrey Cooke eyes a theater contract, influencing her title tour attitude. Pitcher Paul Schreiber mulls a Chicago sale after a strong showing against the Tigers. Lt. Chuck Gelatka exits Marines for possible football return. In Hawaii, the 14th Naval District League races see eight of ten teams in contention with 13 games left.

Hugh Fullerton, JR Bear Mountain N. Y America Here West Point Hudson Steve Owen New York Giants Steve Col Red” Blaik Army Sarah Palfrey Cooke Paul Schreiber Yankees Tigers Chicago

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Labor Day Theme

The Women's Council of the Church of Christ met in Glouster on Thursday evening August 30 with Mrs. Nelle Fough opening in the president's absence. Mrs. Patience Wallace led the program on Labor Day in Religion, hymn singing, scripture by Mrs. Clara Hartley, prayers by Mrs. Besse Henshaw, and a vocal duet by Marcella Jonas and DeLores Stansberry. A business session followed as refreshments were served to 18 attendees. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in the Glouster personals, including travels to Buckeye Lake Park, Columbus, Dayton, and Akron. John Chadwell moved to Columbus from Trimble, an invalid for four years, with transport by the C. F. Wallace ambulance.

Marcella Jonas DeLores Stansberry Grace Bryson Esta Cunningham Felda Stansberry Ola Eddy Nellie Peugh Wallace Peugh Columbus Glouster John Chadwell Trimble Hugh C. F. Wallace

Final Stadium Service of Glouster Churches is Held

Closing session of the union church services at the stadium announced that the Methodist First Baptist and Church of Christ will hold their usual evening services in their churches next Sunday eve ning. M M LeFavor directed the singing with Marcella Jonas on piano. Rev C B Tigner read scripture and offered prayer. Rev Eugene Brown was to have delivered the sermon but due to vacation, Tigner spoke on The Forgotten Man, stressing the value of ordinary people in building Christian civilization.

Glouster Methodist Church First Baptist Church Church of Christ M. M. LeFavor Marcella Jonas C. B. Tigner Eugene Brown Tigner

Glouster Boosters Plan Season Activities

Glouster Athletic and Booster Club opened its season with officers elected Dr W B D Witham president Lawrence Price secretary treasurer Joe Wolf Sr William Smith on the board The club aims to boost public interest in high school athletics A Sept 28 booster game vs Crooksville was set with advance ticket sales A tag day will enroll members Next meeting Sept 10 at the high school football schedule lists nine away home games through November including Marietta Crooksville Malta McConnelsville Chauncey New Lexington and Roseville

Glouster Glouster Athletic and Booster Club W. BD. Witham Lawrence Price Joe Wolf Sr William Smith Crooksville Marietta Malta- McConnelsville Chauncey New Lexington Hilo St.Thomas Roseville

Garden Club Meeting Scheduled Ahead for Thursday

A regular meeting of the Garden Club is announced for Thursday evening at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. W. A. Craft one week ahead of schedule. Arrangements will be made for the Fall Festival and a good attendance is desired.

Glouster Garden Club W. A. Craft

Project Abandoned GLOUSTER-Mrs Agnes Clark

Agnes Clark announces she no longer receives magazines for servicemen. Difficulty in delivering magazines to Athens necessitates action. She urges those with magazines to take them to Mars. McGraner at Athens.

Glouster Agnes Clark Athens Mars McGraner

Ladies Auxiliaries Meeting At Legion Hall Thursday

GLOUSTER The Ladies Aux ilary of the American Legion will meet in Legion Hall Thursday evening at 7 30. An officer says those who have not yet contributed to a worthy family recently burned out should bring their contribution to the meeting. VISIT IN TRIMBLE Mrs Warren Wilcox and daughters Helen and Marion were guests Tuesday through Friday in the home of Miss Merle Danford. On Labor Day Miss Danford entertained at dinner Miss Ann Pickering and Miss Elsie Bridgewater of Athens.

Glouster The American Legion Legion Wall Trimble Warren Wilcox Helen Marion Merle Danford Danford Ann Pickering Elsie Bridgewater Athens Noble Grands Club John Henry Republic Ave Louise Zimmers Chauncey Kearn Hinch- Glouster Arnoliman Vergene Palmer Grueber Dorothy Danford Osteo Bathic Hospital Marietta C. F. Danford Time Columbus Minnie Palmer W. Mound St Paul E. Main St Tipton Plains Will Hinchman Capital University

Mining Classes At Glouster High To Resume

Glouster High School will resume mining classes taught by A. W. Seabright on Wednesday evening September 5 at 7 o clock. Classes will continue each Wednesday evening throughout the school year.

Glouster Glouster High School A. W. Seabright

Senator Mechem Visits Burr Oak Dam Site in Glouster

Senator Stanley Mechem of Nelsonville toured the Burr Oak Dam site in Glouster on Monday. He conferred with local officials to learn more about the project and its progress.

Glouster Stanley Mechem Nelsonville Burr Oak Dam

Oregon Ridge Youth Killed by Car

GLOUSTER David Chiki, 17, of Oregon Ridge, was fatally injured when struck by a car while changing a tire near Rockbridge. Surviving are parents Mr and Mrs Martin Chiki, three brothers Martin Jr Joe and Donald, four sisters Suzanne Margaret Betty Jane and Shirly Ann. Burial at Sugar Creek with service Thursday at 2 PM.

Glouster David Chiki Oregon Ridge Rockbridge Martin Chiki Martin, Jr Fort Benning Joe Donald Susanne Margaret Betty Jane Shirly Ann C. F. Wallace Funeral Home G. B. Courtney Sugar Creek

Indians and Brewers Battle In Tight Pennant Race

Indians two and a half games back of Brewers in the American Association standings as the schedule winds down. Kansas City overwhelmed Milwaukee 17 7 in the fourth inning, with six Brewers errors. Indianapolis beat Louisville 5 2 behind Wes Flowers's 13th win. Columbus swept Toledo 4 3. Red Birds benefited from three errors to win unearned runs. Millers beat Saints 6 3 in the final cross river clash of the year.

Associated Press Indianapolis Milwaukee Indians Brewers Kansas City Blues Brew Louisville Wes Flowers Dick Callahan Columbus Toledo Red Birds Peta Mazar Claire Strommen Minneapolis St. Paul Millers Saints

Plains Garden Club Entertained In Home Meeting

The Plains Garden Club held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Harold Winefordner’s home with president Mrs. Lucy McDonald presiding. Three papers were presented on What To Do in September, Hedge Bows, and Fences Can Be Friendly. Next hostess will be Mrs. Ray Michael.

Chauncey Plains Garden Club Harold Winefordner Lucy McDonald Walter Drescher John Slater Edith Barrows Ray Michael Paul Tipton Grant, Michael Herman Humphrey W. C. Kail A. E. Daugherty

Cavarretta Surges Ahead in Batting Race Edge over Holmes

New York AP report shows Phil Cavarretta of the Cubs passing Tom Holmes of Boston for the National League batting lead while Tony Cuccinello of the White Sox holds the American top. Cavarretta sidelined by a shoulder injury, while Cuccinello’s aging legs limit daily games. Holmes falls to .359 and sits two points behind Cavarretta at .361 as the pennant chase tightens. Other leaders include Goody Rosen, Mel Ott, Stan Hack, Lula Omio, and George Case among the top averages as teams push into the final stretch.

NEW York Chicago Phil Cavarretta Cubs Tommy Holmes Boston Tony Cuccinello White Sox Cavarretta Cuetinello Himj Homes Wavar- Tetta Goody Rosen Brooklyn Mel Oit Stan Hack Lula Olnio George Case Washington Cuccinello Jeff Heath Cleveland Lou Boudreau George Stirnweiss Bobby Estalella

Hocking Miners Dinner Nears Annual Event at Plains

About 400 people including mine officials and Hocking Local No. 5096 members and families attended the annual dinner in The Plains School community room Sunday. E A Cottingham sponsored with locals from Hocking, Bel laire officials present. A chicken dinner was served under Mrs Syl via Wallace supervision with several women assisting and a local committee handling arrangements. Afterward a program in the high school auditorium featured Mrs Thelma Tal bert as pianist, songs, instrumental and vocal numbers, and talks by mine and local officials.

Verna Tinkham Bernice Tinkham Helen West Lela Hardy Wilbur Powell James Tinkham Delmer’ Buffington Henry Smith Thelma Talbert

Chauncey-Dover Dinner Honors Returning Pvt Preston

Mr and Mrs A L Preston Chauncey entertained with a two course chicken dinner last Friday honoring their son Pvt Clack Preston home from overseas on furlough. Covers were laid for Pvt and Mrs Clark Preston and son Bobby Coach W A Smith Homer Omen Millfield John Rankin Jr Athens and Mr and Mrs A L Preston.

Clark Preston iChauncey-Dover High School

Sunday Night Service at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

In attendance at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday night a new order of service was inaugurated weeks ago with Sunday School and church service held Sunday night. Pastor Rev. Gilbert Court ney leads with pianist Mrs. Christine Brown and a Chauncey trio providing special music. Millfield Needle Club to meet tonight at Miss Olive Brookins home.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Suneday School Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown Millfield Needle Club Oliver Brookins

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