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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1942
Page
8
Leslie Coon Jr won the Athens Country Club championship for the second straight year, defeating Henry Miller in 36 holes 9 and 8. He led by using a strong second nine to seize control, finishing with a birdie on the 28th hole to seal the title.
Baseball stats highlight Williams Bos ton strong in runs and homers while Reiser Slaughter Medwick and Ott top in various categories. AP report details a pennant scramble in the American Association with Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee jockeying for playoff spots after a dramatic finale.
Associated Press reports a tight NL finish with the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals fading slightly as Labor Day doubleheaders unfold. Dodgers win 11-4 in Boston while Newsom loses. Cardinals drop 11-6 then win 6-4 against Pittsburgh. Yankees sweep A’s, gain on Red Sox. other results include Browns split with Tigers and Giants beating Phillies twice.
West Point opens football practice with only four veterans from last year available Hank Mazur and Ralph Hill at halfback Bob Whitlow at tackle and Will Wilson at guard The Cadets lose 13 lettermen and many of the first 30 regulars leaving most positions wide open Mississippi starts practice with Harry Mehre minus 10 seniors and other key players Manhattan emphasizes rapid sophomore development as the 1941 frosh tie NYU and beat Fordham
Baseball results listed show Brooklyn over Boston 11 to 4 and 45 to 3 in separate contests. Pittsburgh defeats St. Louis 11 to 6 while St. Louis bests Pittsburgh 6 to 4 after darkness. New York beats Philadelphia 5 to 3 then 4 to 0 in doubleheaders. Cincinnati edges Chicago 3 to 1 and Chicago 5 to 3 Cincinnati. New York and Philadelphia combined 5 with New York 11 and Philadelphia 2. Boston 9 and Washington 7 with Boston at Washington second game delayed. Detroit defeats St. Louis 5 to 3, St. Louis 3 to 0 Detroit. Toledo blanks Columbus 6 to 0. Toledo 5 Columbus 4. Kansas City trips Milwaukee 9 to 2. Minneapolis beats St. Paul 4 to 3 and 9 to 7. Louisville at Indianapolis second game canceled. Indianapolis 6 Louisville 3.
Community updates from Sand Run include visits and travels as residents host relatives and enlistment news. Fred Henrich hosted a gathering. George Cantor stays with the Beals. Earl Beal heads to Columbus for Army service. Local students, family visits, and birthday notices are noted along with a dramatic Arctic ice description.
Democratic nominee Oral Daugherty assails Congressman Jenkins for delaying the Burr Oak Dam project in Sunday Creek Valley. He accuses Jenkins of dilly dallying and promises, urging war effort aims and local industry growth for Athens County with federal funding then in question.
Glendale youngster Ted Schroe der Jr., nicknamed Cramp, defeated veteran Frankie Parker in a five set final at Forest Hills to become the country’s first tennis champion of the war era. He won 8-6 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-2 showing superior play and growing prominence.
Fullerton's roundup notes Bernie Bierman's Iowa team forming a junior varsity to face Cornell of Iowa Case Carleton Grinnell and Wisconsin R squad. It also mentions Sam Breadon and Branch Rickey rumors, dock Semple's long workday, and a Crosley Field fungo hitting contest with Mike Robot.
Jacksonville hosts the fifth annual home-coming and Old Settlers' reunion with a weekend of events. Highlights include an ice cream social street dance, Methodist Church services, a flag-raising, amateur entertainment, a box social, and a concert by the Kearn Cadet Band, followed by a Monday parade and community displays. Local arrests and fines are noted during weekend patrols.
Sunshine Class of the M. E. Church met at teacher Mrs. Walter McCaskey's home on Tuesday. Con tests with prizes went to Joan Vore and Mary Joe Severlock. sandwiches cookies and coolade were served. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Mrs. McCaskey's home and invites girls 9 to 12.
Mrs. L. O. Chappelear hosted a Friday surprise party for her son Sheldon with lawn games and ice cream and cake. Helpers included her daughters and a list of guests such as Bobby Palmer Larry Morrison Larry Schoeman Gerald Stemm and the honored guest Sheldon Chappelear.
John William Tinkler 73 dies at his home near No. 6 District after a long illness. English-born, he lived mostly in the area and worked in coal mines until retirement. Survived by wife and three daughters Mrs. Wag ner Corning Mrs. Brown Jackson and Mrs. Latcher Columbus. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the family home with Rev. Roy Stanford United Brethren Church officiating. Burial Hollister Cemetery.
Joe Guerra leaves Saturday for Damascus C where he will coach and also teach industrial arts in the schools this coming year. Guerra previously served in Chauncey-Dover Schools for five years and taught industrial arts there. Local Union 648 at Glouster elects Virgil Strohmeyer to represent at the constitutional convention with Ernest Parker and J C Reedy as alternates. Millfield Needle Club meeting postponed one week at Mrs Jessie Fulton’s home. Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church meets Wednesday at Mrs Lucy Howard’s home with Mrs Gertrude Brown leading. Pythian Sisters to meet Wednesday evening at 730.
Annual football rules interpretation meeting to be held at the Ohio University gymnasium at 7 oclock. Coaches officials and others interested in the grid game are urged to attend. K C Irish Kreiger of Ohio U the nations outstanding authority on rules will discuss changes this year and outline the rule book.
Mrs. Sarah Laird aged 80, a native of Scotland, died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Millfield after a short illness. Survived by four children including Alexander Laird of Newark and William Laird of California, plus three sisters. Funeral by Rev C. S. Palmer Tuesday at Millfield Methodist Church with Shawnee cemetery burial.
Pvt Harvey A Chalfan of Fort Knox Ky spent the weekend at home visiting his mother Mrs Lydia Chalfan and the families of Pickett Chalfan Chalfan and Chalfant. Chauncey and Mrs Joe Powell hosted a Sunday dinner in Floodwood for relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Sam Eblin and Mrs Hazel Chalfan.
Chauncey hosts a Sunday chicken dinner at 67 Mill Street honoring Staff Set. Richard Swart of Elgin Field Florida and family members attended. Mrs. Susie Bell and daughter Clara Theisen visited Trimble Heights friends Fred and wife. Canary Islands are noted as world leaders in onion seed exports.
September meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at Millfield Church of Christ was hosted by Mrs. Daniel Fulton. President Mrs. Mabel Smith led the session with devotions by Mrs. Alice Carr and readings by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Iva Evans. A refreshment course followed. attendees included Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Hazel Earth, Mrs. Viola Howar d, Miss Olive Brookins, and others.
Chauncey residents Dan and Mrs. Johnson and son Russell along with Mrs. Johnsons father and uncle Grant Russell and Tim othy Russell visited Winfield Russell at Belle Millhorn in Delaware last week. Also Pvt George W Smith on a 10 day furlough visits his Chauncey brother Fritz Smith after seven months in service.
Rose Harrison of Mt. Vernon spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Rebecca Harrison and family. Bennie Harrison, employed in Dayton, visited with his wife and mother. Katherine Coon returned after two weeks with her son Arthur Coon in Dayton. Leta Mae Nelson came back after a week in Columbus. Rebecca Harrison visited her mother Mrs. Lew Jones at Orbiston. Kenneth Powell and daughter visited his sister Wanda in Pomeroy. Delmar Buffington and family and Lela Hardy and daughter Mary Lee spent the weekend in Barberton visiting relatives. Allie Buffington returned home after a two week visit with her sister Mrs. John Pennick. Ellis McDonald has moved to Columbus for employment and to relocate his family. Anna Hughes visited her son and daughter-in-law in East Sparta. Anna Shust visited Mrs. Eph Huston Friday night.
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