Canton Players and Army Callups Highlight Wartime Grid Scene
Local football figures from Canton and nearby towns are listed among players entering military service and wartime plants. Names include Willis at Coliandra, Thomas of Chaglestiny, and Ray Stackhouse, with notes on Army, Army Air Corps, and reserve calls. The report covers returns, enlistments, and war-related work impacting Canton area grid prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arner
Thie
Coat Hall
Canton
Coes Bend
Willis
Coliandra
Thomas
Chaglestiny
Hleby
Thoms
Nalion
Pil Davis
Middletown
Mulflnck
Bill Lonjick
Ines
Galtes
Dea Seve Satbaugher
Uhrichaville
Tansary
Kare
Ilioh
Souders
Bury
Uckeyes
Columbus
Qhard Bih Mickell
Saint Saloni
Cito
Albert Willming
Newt
Army Air Corps
Willlaity Miller
Wapakoreta
Glen Oliver
Sharlebury Whit Sensonbaugher
Robert McQuide
McQuade
Army
Joby Biingls
Sam Powhatan
Oblu Stile
War era jargon and racing names echo in a fragmented column
A chaotic clipping blends wartime slang with horse racing references. It mentions Joe Doakes-Fithugh, "Pukka Gen," and various battle and RAF terms, alongside race names like Teheran and Yankee Doodle. The piece reads as a garbled society note mixing soldiers, owners, and horses without a clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sat Beezarks
Sopp
Ettendance
Bet
Ag Duc
Designati
Gee Rees
Hathey
Joe Doakes
Fitzhigh
David
Rose
Col
Saring
RAF
India
Newmarket
Eng
Teheran
Gremlin
O Fier
Coastal Command
Seatlre
Mosquito
Atlantic Ferry
Salerno
Willie Pep Defends Feather Title Tonight
CHICAGO May 19 Willie Pep of Mariford Connecticut 20 years old defends the featherweight title tonight amid strong expectations. He faces Frankie Hayes of Brooklyn after a Navy discharge and a recent tough bout. Pep is an 8 3 favorite over Rubion a hard infighter feared as a potential challenger in New York boxing circles.
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Chicago
Willie Pep
Mariford
Conn
Ian
Navy
Frankie Huybine
Brooklyn
Spnseun
Rubion
New York Boxing Coms
Chapipinn
Batite
Fragmented OCR sports log with scattered names and results
Fragmentary page shows scattered scores and teams like Baltimore, Rochester, Syracuse, and Jersey City. Mentions cold weather and yesterday’s results with unclear details. Contains multiple garbled lines, partial names, and inconsistent figures.
Oberlin track meet preview and notable athletes
A garbled report discusses Oberlin field events and upcoming track actions. It highlights athletes such as Knippere and Krippen in sprints and jumps, with references to Oberlin and related contenders shaping the meet.
Columbus Trips Milwaukee 5-4 In 10 Innings
Columbus Red Birds beat Milwaukee Brewers 5 to 4 in ten innings as Jack Deutsch of Louisville held Minnesota to two hits. Milwaukee took an early lead, Columbus tied it by the fourth, and plated two in the seventh to force extras. The win moves Columbus within a game of Milwaukee. Kansas City at Taleo postponed due to wet grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prens
Thillanapolia
Indiana
Amerteniy Assnallon
St. Paul Bilnls
St. Pat
Aichinapolis
Milwaukee “Brewers
Yeveupe
Hinds of Columbus
Yraterday
Paul
Ealls
Saints
Allyn
Woodrow
Columbus Redoirds
Misaukee
Brewers
Columbus Club
We Brewers
Milwaukee
Colimbus
Mile ‘Waukee
Redbirds
Jack
Farmer
Jack Deutsch
Louisville Hurhited
Minnenbolls
Lowinville
Kansas City
Taleo
Reds Lose to Phillies 2 0 in Poor Hitting Night
Cincinnati suffers a 2 0 defeat as Elmer Riddle and Ray Starr fail to pitch after grip issues. Lefty Clyde Shein scheduled to face Philadelphia. Phillies pitcher Dominate Reds at the plate, while Kenny Raffensberger limits hits. Contemporaries note persistent scoring woes and a shaky Walters on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Au] McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Warried
Elmer Riddle
Ray Starr
Apting
Clyde Shein
Todas
Philadelphia
Reds
Phillies
Shea
Kenny Raftensberger
Philies
Walters
Plies
Ibis
Phils
Fintey
Arty
Ray Hanmvick
Hirles Raffensberker
Burks
Mullins
Buster Adams
Charley Betcha
Finley
Inne
Don Savage Eyes Rookie of the Year Award with Yanks
New York Yankees infielder Don Savage, born in 1919, emerged as a leading rookie candidate after replacing Johnson and showing steady hitting and fielding in 1944. Savage, who had previously played for Newark and Worcester, expressed pride in wearing the Yankee uniform and pursuing the award despite medical challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Savage
York
New York Yankees
Bilty Savige
Lng
Jolson
Yankees
Nwa Whith
Ela
Tye
Jake
Bluainield
Savage
Johnaui
Johnson
Peachy Mt. Clair
Yankee
Ohnson
Augusta
Savile
Newark
Yanksi
Jobson
Armed Forces
Ad Savage
Cleveland Prepares for Traction Workers Strike
United Press reports Cleveland, the nation’s largest city in the river region, is ready for a midnight strike by transit workers. About 4,000 employees of the street railway system threaten walkout over wage demands while Toledo workers also contemplate action. Union leaders urge a seven and a half hour day with raises between two to five cents per hour as companies offer wage concessions. City officials and business groups coordinate to minimize disruption, with AFL Teamsters voting to strike for a $10 monthly wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Chin
Lake City
Toledo
Cleveliant
Vimasil
Werdeans
OUA
Awemabile Club
Chamber of Comnerge Weye
Teamrteen Union
AFL
Peatest
Accity
Fey
Andy Ae
Stekers
Four Million 4-I’s Reported
The report notes over four million 4-I classifications, with references to deferments and essential work policy. It mentions thousands already granted job deferrals and various factions receiving differential treatment, alongside ambiguous identifiers and dates.
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Beryjite
Tenaunfeg
Pionaire
Piety Journal
House Alters G I Bill in Supports and Cuts
Washington the House sharply altered the G I Bill of Rights after passing it. Unemployment benefits were reduced to 40 dollars weekly for 26 weeks from 25 dollars a week for 52 weeks. The House kept some of the Senate loan guarantees, adds a 50 percent government guarantee for loans up to 2500 dollars for housing and business, and provides education and living allowances totaling up to 500 tuition per four years and 50 dollars monthly for living expenses. The Veterans Administration gains a strong role, second only to the War and Navy departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Veterans’ Administration
Otley
Aled
Veeterans
War and
Kent Clipper Contention Near State Championship
Clipper squad faces questions after rough play in yesterday’s afternoon game. Key players including Szabo and Szabo’s injury status spark concern for the upcoming state title run. Clearview and Hicks/Hinley contribute sharp hits as coaches weigh lineup changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Bitcher
Georde
Biekdeh
Clearview
Iheluds Tig
Honig
Bassmt
Steve Raczay
Ganon Clift
Full Gheorgth
Ealetion
Johny Szabo
Addan
Steel Casting Rod Draws Lightning Tragedy Near Fort Amanda
A boy named Charles Ro Littel, aged 15, died when a supposed lightning rod caused a fatal strike near Auglaize River by Fort Amanda State Park. His brother Evanda was knocked down but revived. Kennyth, another sibling, suffered injuries.
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Lema
Charles Ro Littel
Fort Amanda State Park
Evanda
Kennyth
Unclear archival report on registrants and discharges
Fragmentary OCR text suggests figures related to registrants and armed forces discharges. The readable parts mention totals like 716.808 and 908.2777, with ambiguity about categories. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly named.
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Ee. Hse
SSS
Sixteen Teams Open Golf League Schedule
A 16 team Bendix-Westinghouse Golf League opened its 1944 season at Cherry Ridge Course. Group A and Group B standings show Ol sen Mia. Co and Fey Insurance among leaders. notable results include Erb Radio Service 6 0 loss and Romeo Pump 4 1 loss. Low gross by Py Sukey 37. Other news covers second-round standings, prize winners, and caddy registration at Elyria Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leagule
Chetty Ridge
Olsen Mia. Co
Erb
Fey Insurance
Plaudler’ Co
General Industries
Romeo Pump
Haserady’ Jewelers
Western Automatic
Feadbnek
Bolton
Alhe
Elks Club
Couth Uthe
Don B McGiples
Bendlix-Westinghouse
American Radiator
Cherry
Ridge
Bitiner Funeral’ Home
Elyria Wardware
Low Gross
Py Sukey
Coch Uthe
B. Lawrence
HH. Graham
S. Longwile
M. Skodney
W. Skodner
Rittner Funeral Home
D. Hendry
Cherry Ridge
C. DuBena
J. Tomasheski
Leovawitz
J.bedacs
Bendix-Westinghouse Golf League
Spring Valley Links
D. A. Robinson
Charles Hickin
Joe] Pudley
Rand
Assembly Dept
General Office
Ronn
Mychine Shop
Inspectroun Dent
Bob Dyer
Charlie Young
Church Bush
Baseball notes from a foggy old city game wrap
A garbled recap hints at a baseball day with multiple teams. Mentions Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, St Louis Browns, Chicago and New York. Describes pitching by Emil Leonard and George Munger, J Avary, Ken Ru tersberger and Melton, plus a postponed New York at Chicago game due to cold weather.
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Hind
Emil (Bute) Leonard
Cleveland
Rutis Gentry
Detroit Tigers
Dlitplich
Black
Jack
Tigers
Tohree
Gentry
Browns
Boston Red. Sox
St.Louis
al Javery
Strong
Boston Braves
St. Luis
George Munger
Klis
Ken Ruffensberger
Philadelphia
Phils Ina
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgera
Pittsburgh
Prank
Rube
Lima Wins 10th In Ohio State Baseball League
Lima defeated Springfield 8 to 5 to claim its tenth win in the Ohio State Baseball League. Newark beat, Marion won 12 to 2, and Middleland triumphed over Zanesville 8 to 5 in other games. May 19 misc sports notes and obituaries follow.
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Lima
Ohio State Baseball League
Columbus
VU E—Lina
Springfield
Newark
Marion
Middleland
Zanesville
Alandings
Indians Rally Past Senators In Ninth To Even Series
The Cleveland Indians split a road game with Washington after dropping a 4 to 6 decision in the Senators' park. Dutch Leonard won for Washington as Harold Kleine allowed early hits before six runs in the sixth inning. O'Dea and Cullenbine produced key hits for Cleveland, while Ed Klieman struggled in relief. The victory kept the series even at seven wins and seven losses for Cleveland on their extended road trip. The invasion of Europe looms as a plan details are ironed out with a favorable vote reported by the commission.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Indians
Ord
Washington
Senators
Dutch Leonard
Harold Kleine
Tribe
Kleine
Nats
Ed Klieman
Paul Calvert
Mickey
Rocco
Roy Cullenbine
Pan
O'Dea
Meir
Ovis Mockett
Jefe Heall
Fauare
Keltner
Db ' Maeckrit
Et. Murer
Ate Dunvel
UN Powell
Myath
Orit
Rf Spruce
Kate
T Ruiliv
Enti Leurmard
Kisemstt
Petesa Ty Bich
Heath Min
Calvert Ty Aint
Clevelaid
Neo NY
Washlinton
Ono
Powell
Atyalt
Mortase
Alent Groen
Cleveland
Leonerd
Killeen
Fe Leonard
Raaserd Touesrn
Rommel
Grieve
Europe
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Ay Mason Blosser
United
Pris Waff
Ayers
Louise
Sale
Bi, Paul
Jngiana Indornationa
Cain
Rochester
Sinnires
ATS Varia
ABS Jersey
Syracuse
Galiimore
Nemare - Oh
Hewatka al Svtaruse
Mons
Ievai
Moston
Tonio
Fiat
Detroit
New Chingy
Rosin
Lata
Jiniah
Service Motors
cansuRrrons
Sentra TS
Serventhiotee Ind
Bhi Fhdord
Calands
Arthur
Thad Nolsin
Asiilabila
Howe
Noleon
Fay. Krippen
Knippere
Din Truttt
AAG
Byron
Mexico
Mexico City
Thome Doughty
UBS
Bucky Harris
Bill McKechnie
Billy Worth
Johnny Evers
Ache, Gleanview
Buckush
Trockleyy Hutnveister
Eagdange
Crystal Beach
Vermilion
Jimmie Duko
Orchestra
Federal
Grate
Golf League
Elyria
Lorain
Elys Ra
Isaam
Clark Blick
Boya
Yeading Matsmen Plavey
Chigagu
Len
Meu Nat
Aker Redditn
Anne
Medwick
Wow Ork
Kany Wallen
Shoris
Henin
Hallet
Minerson Rosey
Micker
Willo
Rockne
Martha Cjerma Rockne
Koule Rockne
Jucon Ule Eyash
Mlineis
Chichago
WUP
Miinsis Racing Commission
New York
Atate
Paola
DePay
Knute
Vestal
Ytrae
Serle
Beye Bey
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