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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1945

Page

13

Cubs Beat Giants Twice and Boost NL Lead

Tigers stay hot as Detroit strengthens a 41-2 edge in the American League standings. Detroit’s Eadie Mayo belted a three run homer, Hank Greenberg followed with a long shot, and Rudy York added power as New York fell in the opener. In the nightcap, Lefty Joe Posse hurled a three hit complete game to topple the leaders 5-1.

Cubs Giants Boost Detroit Yankees Eadie Mayo Floyd Bevens Jim Turner Hank Greenbers New York Roy Qullenbine Rudy York Yanks Bengals Joe Posse al Benton St. Louis Washington

League Leaders by the Associated Press Summary

The American League leaders include Cuccinello of Chicago guiding runs and Stirnweiss of New York topping hits and stolen bases. In the National League, Cavarretta of Chicago tops batting while Holmes of Boston leads in runs and hits with 193.

Associated Press Cuccinello Chicago Rye Etten New York Stirnweiss Weege Stephens St. Louis Huneref Cavarretta Holmes Boston Walker Brooklyn

Stars Rally and Fall in Early Baseball Showdowns

Yesterday's major league games featured Eddie Mayo's ninth inning three run homer giving the Tigers a 10-7 win over Detroit. Skeeter Newsome tripled for the Red Sox while Allie Reynolds beat the Indians 2-1. Reynolds pitched well in a six hit 5-2 victory later. Mickey Hefner and Mark Christman sparked a 2-1 Senators win in 11 innings, Christman adding a third hit in the 10th to break the second game. Floyd Baker powered a 6-5 White Sox win in 14 frames. Ray Prim and the Cubs defeated New York 5-2 in the opener. Goody Rosen hit a 10th inning homer with Vic Lombardi aboard for a 5-3 Pirates win. Harry Brecheen earned his 11th decision in the Cards 4-2 victory over the Braves. Mike Modak earned his first big league win 1-0 as Andy Seminick homered twice in the Phils 8-6 comeback.

Griffith Stadium Senators Mickey Haefner Washington Lou Finney Browns Vern Stephens Mark Christman Boston Cleveland Bobby Feller Tribe Allie Reynolds Chicago Philadelphia A’s Rey Prim Claude Fasetau Chicago Cubs New York Ghaunts Harry Cat) Bracheen St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Goody Rosen Vic Lombardi Cincinnati Mike Madax Phillies Reds Charley Schanz Associated Press Eddie Mayo Tigers Mayo Detroit Skeeter Newsome Red Sox Indians Newsome Reynolds Mickey Hefner Seiior Christman Aingls Floyd Baker White Sox Baker Sin Bele Ray Prim Cubs New York Prim Cadears Pirates Harry Brecheen Cardinals Braves Mike Modak Andy Seminick Phils Modak Seminick

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Cities

National results list Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Detroit, Washington, Boston, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St Paul, Louisville. The Teachers Meet: Roy Byers announces a meeting for all Jacksonville Tumble Rural district teachers in the J-T High School Friday at 8 PM.

Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Lmne Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Washington Louis Cleveland Milwaukee Indianapoli Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Columbus Lymeni American Association Indianapolis Glouster Roy Byers Jacksonville-Tumble J-T. High School

Notre Dame Opens Season Against Illini Without Szymanski

Notre Dame begins 1945 football with Illinois at South Bend on September 29 without captain Frank Szymanski who quit amid pro commitments. Szymanski’s eligibility had been murky after a contract with the Chicago Bears was voided by the NFL and his class status clarified.

Jerry Liska Chicago Notre Dame Big Ten Clinois Frank Szymanski Szymanski National Football League Illini South Bend Ind Gene Ronzani

Glouster Personalities Share Labor Day Gatherings

Local residents and visitors from Columbus to Akron and beyond spent Labor Day in Glouster and area. Families including the Vernons Vaughns Chutes Veres and Hoisingtons joined relatives, with travel to Columbus, Zanesville, Athens, Dayton, Detroit, and Harrisonville noted among the gatherings.

Glouster Schools Open Year With Rising Enrollment

Glouster Schools opened for the new year with elementary enrollment at 308 on the first day, up 46 from last year’s 262. High school enrollment stood at 201, down slightly from last year but expected to grow by week’s end. Extra grade teachers may be added to handle the increase. The football schedule now lists Plains versus Tomcats on Friday September 14 at the stadium.

Glouster Glousters Supt L. G. de- Long

Ladies Night Dinners and War Film Shown by Kiwanians

GLOUSTER The local Kiwanis Club held a Ladies Night dinner at Hotel Gordon. Fourteen members and guests attended as Major Lowell Burnell presented a wartime film program totaling about 1500 feet, including Africa invasion reels and Crile Hospital footage. Also listed are attendees and a separate two week mission meeting at Glouster Mission on Oak Street led by Rev. Hiram Mingis with music.

Glouster Hotel Gordon W. D. Witham Marcella Jonas Lowell Burnell Crile Hospital Cleveland Camp Crowder Missouri Africa Germany Major Burnell Europe George W. Rose Enlon Grands Hiram Mingis Lind Ridge Glouster Mission Oak St M. L. Kimmeys Athens

Doctor Shortage Cited By National Councils After War

American Council on Education and the National Research Council warn of a 19 000 doctor shortage after the war. With 74 000 doctors in service realignment leaves 81 counties without doctors and one per 10 000 people in parts of the country. Glouster notes Lt Leonard Kleinman and Mrs Kleinman visiting relatives while he has a 15 day furlough and will report to Camp Crowder Missouri. Their son Bill Kleinman is transferred from Camp Sido Beach New Jersey to Camp Pendleton California and moves from Navy to Fleet Marines.

Jack Hand Associated Pros Sports Tiger Detroit Washington Nats St. Louis’ Browns American Council On National Research Council United States Armed Services Glouster Leonard Kleinman Kleinman Lt. Kleinman 5. Kleinman Bill Kleinman Camp Sido Beach Camp Pendleton Ocean Side Calif Navy Fleet Marines Hugh Fullerton, JR New York American Bowling Congress Buffalo Itrpan Elmer Baumgarten Baumgarten A.B.C

Glouster Family Receives Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Robert Cooper of Glouster R D 4 hosted over Sunday and Labor Day a group including Mr and Mrs Harold Mount and daughter Alberta and Harold and Eugene Servey of Paris Ohio and Elmer Cooper with Lexie and Mrs Elsie Willman of Dayton along with Mrs Pearly Easter and children Mona Jean and Sharon Ann of Glouster Mrs Howard Westfall and children Janet Lee Roberta Sue of Glouster R D 4 and Mr Wayne Wiley of Canton.

Glouster Robert Cooper R.D Harold Mount Alberta Gon Harold Eugene Servey Paris Elmer Cooper Lexie Elsie Willman Dayton Pearly Easter Mona Jean Sharon Ann Howard Westfall Janet Lee Roberta Sue Wayne Wiley Canton

Grangers To Meet For Grange Degrees In Trimble

Trimble Grange announces a meeting Saturday at 8:30 PM in Grange Hall. The first and second degrees will be conferred on several candidates by the local team, followed by a potluck supper.

Glouster Trimble

Club Meets Tonight at Handley’s Office in Glouster

The Democratic Women's Club will meet this evening at 7 30 at C E Handley's office in Glouster. All members are urged to attend. Elizabeth Anna Murden on 12 day leave from Washington D C visits her mother Mrs E E Munden in Glouster.

Glouster Democratic Women's Club C. E. Handley Club Elizabeth Anna Murden Washington, D.C E. E. Munden Women’s Democratic Club C.E. Handley Thea Chapter O.F.S Masonic Hall Isabel Vernon Lena E. Davis

Fullerton's Roundup and One Minute Sports

This column notes ABC's halted 1943 tournament with 3700 reservations, new wartime demand after peace talks, and bowling's aging roots while planning a 50th anniversary. It also previews team moves, boxing fund questions, Army football practice quirks, and football personnel changes at the service level.

Ohio State Faces Possible Military Draft for Ollie Cline

Ohio State football fans fear Ollie Cline may be drafted before or during the season. Cline has been accepted for service but no call date set, with a chance to play early or miss the season. Freshman Chuck Gandee appears likely to fill his fullback spot, while Max Schnittker discussed for service may affect kicking duties.

Michigan Great Lakes Frits Crivierle Joe Ponsetto Hal Watts Jack Weisenburger Dilnoly Bill Heiss Orville Hall Northwestern Leon Kasimir Minnesota Wisconsin Bill Ban Purdue Bangert University of Missouri Indiana Ohio State Ollie Cline Buckeye Missouri Columbus Ohio State University Lopmg Cline Chuck Gandee Berex Cliné Max Schnittker Jpice Bucks Schnittker Carroll Widdoes Cay Bob Mayer Jerry Tuttle Kent State

Marriage of Miss Lanning and Mr Shields in Chauncey

Miss Margaret Lanning and Mr. Lewis Shields were married Sunday at the groom’s parents’ home in Chauncey with Rev. DeMint officiating. The couple, graduates of Chauncey-Dover HS in 1945, will live in Chauncey after a wedding trip. he works at Ohio Packing and she at McBee Co. Athens. A reception followed for families and friends.

Chauncey Margaret Lanning Cynthia Hamond Lewis Shields Homer Shields Converse St de Mint Nelsonville Jewell de Mint Paul Woody Chauncey- Dover High School Shields McBee Co Athens Ohio Packing Co

Property Betterment in Chauncey Spreads Paint Work

Local residents improve homes in Chauncey this summer led by Rev. Ray Pidcock and assistants George Walton George Searles Charles Esten and B R Keen. Painted properties include Erle Bridgewater Warren V Sprague T J Blackford Ella England Wilford Henry and Clarence Simmers and the Chauncey Church of God. Pvt Kenneth Russell on 30 day Italy furlough visits parents before reporting to Camp Atterbury. Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to meet Thursday at 8 p m in the K of P building. all members urged to attend.

Ch.uncey Chauncey Ray Pidcock The Holiness Church George Walton George Searles Charles Esten B. R. Keen Erle Bridge-water Warren V. Sprague T. J. Blackford Ella England Wilford Henry Clarence Simmers Chauncey Church of God Pvt Kenneth Russel Italy States Chaunces Otto Russell Lexington Ave Camp Atterbury Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P

Little World Series Between Association and International Leagues Confirmed

The American Association and International League champions will face off in the Little World Series this year. Association president George M. Trautman confirmed the event after earlier doubts. The Shaughnessy playoffs begin with a four-out-of-seven format: first place vs third, second place vs fourth.

Columbus —P American Association George M. Trautman Association

Chauncey District Social and Personal News Brief

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives over Labor Day and the weekend. Notables included Pvt. and Mrs. Clark Preston with son Bobby visiting Roseville, and families of A. L. Preston, Harley Collins, and Nell Hillyer in Burr Oak.

Dover School Opens with First Day Attendance Figures

Chauncey Dover schools began classes on Tuesday with W. G. Dass as superintendent reporting first day enrollment totals East Millfield 91 West Millfield 87 Sugar Creek 126 Chauncey 327 and high school 172. A visit to Hill Cemetery in Middleport featured flowers placed on the graves of Charles S Bradfield and Isabelle Bradfield by relatives from Chauncey Mulfield and Athens.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover W. G. Dass East Millfield West Millfield Sugar Creek Middleport George Walliamson Athens Williamson Charles S Bradfield Helen Courtney Lucille Sanders Mulfield Hill Cemetery Charles S J Isabelle Bradfield

Guests in Osborne Home Hold Long Weekend

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne and daughter Mallee of Chauncey entertained guests over Saturday and Labor Day at their Jacobs Ave home. Attendees included Mrs Sylvia Osborne The Plains and Mrs Eloise Osborne Marietta on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Noble and Mr and Mrs Robert Whitford with children Carolyn and Diana of Athens. Mr Iverett Bingman Veré Ridge. Mrs Carrie Miller The Plains on Sunday. and Mr and Mrs Garth Miller with June and David Miller The Plains on Monday. Frances Noble, Athens, granddaughter of the Osbornes, has left for Indians to resume college work.

Ernest Vernon Harry Vaughn Columbus Edward Noon Cynthia Vernon Walter Vernon Charleston W. Va Andrew Chute New York Abagail Galbraith John F. Riley Nelsonville Riley Galbraith Elizabeth Francis George Shively Floyd Leake Jody Tommy H. S. Sayre Buchtel John BR. Clark Robert Emrick Lawrenceville Ill Madison St William Martin Akron Glouster C. F. Guinther Lucilie Thompson Charles Hotsington Janelda Hoisington Jacksonville Ralph M. Hoisington Zanesville Geraldine Hoisington Carl South Clyde Edwards Dayton Carol McFarland Northville Mich Ruth Brown Athens James McCall Detroit Michigan Chauncey Henry Osborne Mallie Labor Day Jacobs Ave Sylvia Osborne the Plains Eloise Osborne Marietta Harry Noble Robert Whitford Carolyn Diana Iverett Bingman Veré Ridge Carrie Miller

Chauncey Hosts Numerous Daytime Guests and Visit Teams

Chauncey and Mrs A L Preston entertained Miss Tuella Syx Mrs Selah Syx King of Dayton Mr and Mrs Harold Evans Eddie Gratch and June Lee Syx of Dayton Mr and Mrs Harley Collins and children Billy Frank and Betty of Roseville Ohio Mr and Mrs William Lindley Columbus and Pat and Mrs Clark Preston and son Bobby Mr and Mrs Clark Preston visited Columbus with Mr and Mrs Lindley A Morristown Holiness Church weekly cottage prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 3 pm in Chauncey at the home of Rev and Mrs Ray Pidcack High St

Chauncey A. L. Preston Tuella Syx Selah Syx King Dayton Harold, Evans Verna Syx Eddie Gratch June Lee Syx Harley Collins Billy Frank Betty Roseville William Lindley Columbus Pat Clark Preston Bobby Mrs. Lindley Morristown Holiness Church Ray Pidcack High St

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