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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1942

Page

7

Cards whip Pirates as Dodgers down Phils in tight day

Jimmy Brown drives in both Cardinals runs to beat Pittsburgh 2 1 as St Louis tightens NL lead. Dodgers top Phillies 3 1 while Marv Breuer falters for Yankees, Ted Williams homers to lift Red Sox 3 2. Detroit tops Chicago 6 4.

Asvuucidul Pittsburgh Rown Brooklyn Phillies Broadway Jimmy Brown Mort Cooper Jimmy Cardinals Frank Merriwell Bucs Dodgers Phils Kirby Higbe Marv Breuer Yankees Red Sox Ted Williams Tony Lupien Boston Tex Hughson Detroit Chicago White Sox

Erie Sailors claim Shaughnessy playoff title in four straight

Erie Sailors beat Canton 2 to 0 to clinch the Shaughnessy playoff in four straight games. Red Bartleson allowed four hits and dominated with infield grounders. Canton managed a solitary baserunner to second on an error as Erie revives the club’s claim as the league’s strongest lineup. Charleston won the pennant, Dayton was runner-up, Canton placed fourth.

Erie Erie Sailors Canton Red Bartleson Charleston Dayton

Social Notes From Glouster Club Teas And Local Visits

Glouster social pages report a tea at Mrs. Carl Pico in Walnut Hill honoring Gratia Flower of Ironton, federation leader. Junior and Senior Progressive Study Club members attend, with gifts, songs, and a Helmsman committee noted. Oakdale Friendship Circle also held a Tuesday gathering with prize readings and a mystery package. Multiple local residents host and visit across Jackson, Warren, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and nearby towns.

Glouster Senior Progressive Study Club Carl Pico Walnut Hill Gratia Flower Ironton Federation of Women’s Clubs Southeastern Ohio Junior Progressive Study Club John S. Blower Harriette Weymueller Ruth Watkins Sara Willis E. E. Munden Merle Danford Trimble C. B. Dillon Athens A. A. Baldwin Pico J. H. Henshaw S. D. Dunnett L. G. DeLong

Former Ohio U Athlete Teaches Combat Tactics To Aviators

Athens Ga report on Lieut Jd Begala head of Navy Pre-Flight School self defense department. He teaches man to man combat for aviators, pairing with Ed Don George and Wesley Brown to publish a manual for training. Begala a Kent State wrestling coach and Ohio University athlete outlines a finish fight doctrine and aims to prepare pilots to defeat enemies decisively.

Athens Jd. W. Begala U. S. Navy Begala U. S Kent Ohio Navy Ravenna Arsenal Kent State College Ed Don George J.g Wesley Brown Iowa State University Ohio University Kent State

Red Birds Sweep Series With Toledo

Yankees and Cardinals set to clash in a low scoring World Series as Mort Cooper faces a strong Yankee rotation led by Ernie Bonham. The Cardinals boast Lanier White Beasley and a predicted tough duel, while the Yankees rely on Chandler Borowy Ruffing to curb Cooper in the opener.

Cooper Spud Chandler Ernie Bonham Yankee Cardinals St. Louis Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Max Lanier Ernie White Johnny Beasley Lanier White Brooklyn Bonham Hank Borowy Red Ruffing Agaist Cooper

Gowdy Applies for War Service While Visiting Columbus

Harry Gowdy, former baseball great, said he has applied for military service but is unsure which branch if drafted. He spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Flea B Morris in Columbus, where their daughter Lois Jean Morris was a weekend guest. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Robert Eddy with children Connie Jo and Suzanne, who spent Sunday with Mr Eddy's parents in Columbus.

Columbus Harry Hank) Gowdy Flea B. Morris Morris Home Lois Jean Morris Robert Eddy Connie Jo Suzanne Mr. Eddy E. J. Eddy

Boxing results from Philadelphia and Jacksonville

In Philadelphia Fritzie Vie outpointed Johnny Walker and Ellis Phillips outpointed Petey Scalzo. In Jacksonville Tommy Tucker of the U S Navy knocked out Tommy Gomez of the U S Army.

Philadelphia Fritzie Zivie Pittsburgh Johnny Walker Ellis Phillips Petey Scalzo New York Jacksonville Fla Tommy Tucker U. S. Navy Tommy Gomez U. S. Army

Dayton golfer tony penna wins first air city open

Tony Penna of Dayton fired a four under par 138 to win the inaugural 36 hole Air City Open yesterday. The event drew regional pros and amateurs competing at a Dayton area course.

Dayton Tony Penna

Baseball Standings Update From Recent Games

The standings show Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 1, St Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1. American league results include Detroit 6 over Chicago 4, Boston 3, New York 2. Only games scheduled are listed without full standings or dates.

Associated Press Williams Boston Pesky Case Washington Bonham New York Lombardi Ott Mize Slaughter St. Louis Reiser Brooklyn Krnst Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Detroit National Club Pet St. Louis Eesasees Brooklyn Ween

All-Army football fund drives to net about 250000

Fullerton roundup notes Army Emergency Relief expects to clear about 250000 dollars from eight all Army football games after expenses and charity shares. Unofficial figures estimate 265000 fans attended at about two dollars each. The piece also questions war effort optics and mentions bonuses to pay back taxes.

New York Army Emergency Relief Francis E. Stan Washington Evening Star Louis Conn War Department Ensign Gay Butkley Louis and Conn

Waldorf Fears Hawks In Opening Conference Week

Chicago AP dispatch notes worry week for Western Conference coaches as Lynn Waldorf readies Northwestern for a clash with Bernie Bierman s Sea Hawks. Waldorf cites Iowa City rout of Kansas and mentions Great Lakes backs ahead of matchups with Michigan.

Chicago Big Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Wildcats Bernie Bierman Seahawks Wails Waldorf Bierman Iowa City Kansas Great Lakes Michigan Bruce Smith John Poppy Mucha Steve Belichick Wisconsin Notre Dame Badgers Irish

Hockingport Social Notes Highlights Local Visitations

William Smeeks travels to Pittsburgh for work. Mrs. Lou Walker and Mrs. Ethel Ferrell visit Ora Randolph’s home. Grace Smeeks hosts a dinner for Nina Rockhold’s birthday. Cora Lineicome Ada Mayhugh visit J W Linehcome. Frederick Medley on three day leave from Fort Hayes. Families from Milan and Parkersburg visit. Lions and Cowdery guests at local homes.

Frederick Medley Fort Hayes Columbus Carl Medley W. Randolph Milan W. T. Matheny

Glouster Gridder Hurt In Practice Game Monday

Glouster news reports Frank Wolf varsity halfback suffered a fractured rib in a Monday night practice game versus an Alumni team. The Glouster High football squad won 6-0 on a late TD by Rice after a Cunningham pass.

Glouster Frank Wolf Glouster High School Frank Rice Cunningham

Herbert McDonald Is Heard in Home Church

Herbert McDonald of the Cincinnati Bible Seminary preached for the first time in his home church as the Glouster Church of Christ youth led Sunday morning services. The event highlighted Bible school leadership, elder and deacon roles, a piano solo, and four young people sharing experiences from the Tri State Christian Service Camp.

Glouster Herbert McDonald Cincinnati Bible Seminary Glouster Church of Christ McDonald Stacy McDonald Paul McAllister Paul Byers Homer ‘Vian, Jr Ralph Byers John Tigner Fred Stansberry Richard Williams Marion Byers Twila Mae Williams Tri State Christian Service Camp Margaret Jane Tigner Juanita Tigner

Stephenson Son Released From Canal Zone Hospital

Elson Stephenson, stationed with the Army in the Canal Zone, has been discharged from the hospital after three months confinement. Mrs. John Wallace recovers well after surgery at St Anthony Hospital Columbus with her daughter Helen Miller and son-in-law Joe Gano visiting. Western News notes church meeting at Glouster Methodist Church led by Miss Anna Louise Logue and sympathies for Mrs C E Williams at home recovering and grateful for care received.

Glouster J. L. Stephenson Walnut Hill Elson Stephenson Army Canal Zone John Wallace St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Helen Miller Joe Gano Troy Coumbus Glouster — Ws.cs C. E. Williams

Hollister PTA Holds First Meeting of the Year

Hollister PTA opened its new year at the high school auditorium on Monday Sept. 14 with Miss Treva Black the new principal introduced after the president resigned. Mrs Minnie Cooper led the session as 22 members paid dues and a shift to 7 o clock start was decided to help teachers catching buses. MacGuffey readers were displayed.

Hollister Hollister Pta Minnie Cooper Treva Black MacGuffey

Birth Announcement for Mary Eleanor Seaman in Florida

Mr and Mrs F E Seaman announce the birth of a four pound daughter Mary Eleonor at Gond Samaritan Hospital West Palm Beach Fla Friday Sept 18 Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J F Anderson of this city Mrs Anderson and daughter Myra stay with Mrs Seaman in West Palm Beach

Columbus Red Birds Clinch Assoc Playoff Title in 4-Game Sweep

The Columbus Red Birds beat Toledo 6 to 1 to seal the Association crown and set up a potential Little World Series against Syracuse or Jersey City. Red Munger pitched three hits as Columbus finished 4-0 in the series, capping a strong season that included a pennant chase and a $5,000 share of the $12,000 players pool. Squirrel hunting opens in 36 northern Ohio counties today through Sept. 30.

NEW York Mort Cooper Yankees Cooper Columbus Columbus Red Birds Toledo Flock Syracuse Birds Red Munger Sids Ohio State Journal Jersey City Kansas City Milwaukee Ohio

Marquis Brothers Serve Abroad and State Visits

George Marquis Jr reports from foreign soil that the heat suits him though he prefers U S meals. Eugene Marquis moves from Seattle to California, while Pvt Fred Thomas transfers from Bowman Field Kentucky to Florence Field South Carolina in the Army and notes a 10 pound gain and desire for letters from home.

Glouster George Marquis George Marequis, Jr United States Fred Thomas A. M. Thomas Bowman Field Florence Field S. C

Ohio fire prevention week urged Oct 4 to 10

Columbus AP reports all Ohio local defense councils were asked to observe October 4 to 10 as fire prevention week to promote safety and awareness.

Columbus Ohio

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