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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

7

Dodgers End Reds Streak In Ninth Inning Rally

Whitlow Wyatt fanned ten as Brooklyn outslugged Cincinnati 3 2 to seize first in the league. Buck McCormick homered for the Reds, while Alex Kampouris and Jim Wasdell powered the Dodgers with key hits in a ninth inning comeback.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Sette Ereswee Weeney Pele Paul Derringer Ival Poison Ivy Whitlow Wyatt McCormick Jim Wasdell Alex Kampouris Ernesto Natali Lombardi Ason Whit Wyatt Brooklyn Joe Medwicn Harry Lavagetto Wyatt Peewee Reese St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants

baseball box score Columbus beats Kansas City 3 2

Columbus defeats Kansas City 3 to 2 in a nine inning game. Pitcher Hendrickson earns the win while Wissman takes the loss. Key hits include a home run by Chartak and multiple players contributing RBI or extra base hits. Attendance reported at 516 with 234 women in attendance.

Glossop Metheny Gerd Pemein Christopher Hitchcock Nicholson Hudson Ananicz Columbus AB Repass Pri Ve Ye Sanders BEG Marshall Gillenwater Poland BEIM Wissman aThompson Barrett Kansas City Columbus Clossop Chartak Haas Triplett Sanders Henderson Jays Attak Bucher Hendrickson Petrie and Genshlea

Prayer Meeting Schedule At Morristown Church

Tonight at 7 30 prayer service at Morristown Holiness Church. A weekly cottage prayer meeting follows Friday at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs John Bullock Bailey Run.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church John Bullock Bailey Run

Blues Surge In Western Swing With 3 2 Win Over Columbus

Kansas City Blues climb to third in the American Association after a 3 2 victory over Columbus. Columbus drops to fourth as Minneapolis tops Indianapolis 9 5. St Paul beats Louisville 10 3 while Toledo defeats Milwaukee 4 0.

Bill Meyer Kansas City Blues American Association Blues Columbus Redbirds Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Toledo Saints Milwaukee

Kilbane Bill Advances to House After Senate Passage

Senator John Kilbane of Cleveland leads a push to create a three member state athletic commission with sole boxing and wrestling authority. The Senate approved the bill 28 to 2, with penalties and licensing provisions including a 6 percent tax and fines up to 10,000 dollars for unlicensed or fake matches.

Columbus John Kilbane Gleveland House of Representatives Athletic Commission Senate Joseph Jameson R.-Lorain Horace S. Keifer Springfield Kilbane

Baseball Standings and Results from Yesterday

National Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 in the only game. American Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 2. Chicago toppled St. Louis 2 to 1. Association Kansas City won 3 to 2 against Columbus. Toledo downed Milwaukee 4 to 3. Minneapolis crushed Indianapolis 9 to 5, and St Paul beat Louisville 10 to 3.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville National Club Pet Brooklyn -Ll Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Americ Cleveland Club L. Pet New York Bokeh Cvsnewscewns Chicawen Philadelphia Eee Washington Owenee

Tigers Defeat Hamden Nine By 19-3 Count

RADCLIFF The Vinton Rural High School baseball team journeyed to Hamden Friday and took an easy win from the Engineers by a score of 19-3. The Tigers collected 24 safeties with Gregory pacing the attack at five for five including a single two doubles and two triples. Every starter had a hit as McManus began on the mound for Vinton Rural and settled after a fourth inning threat. Hamden starter Carnes was relieved by Sprague in the fourth as Vinton Rural pulled away. The Tigers travel to Coalston Tuesday then face the McArthur Zaleski winner in the county tourney.

Radcliff Vinton Rural Hamden Engineers Tigers Gregory Swat McManus Carnes Sprague Vinton Coalston Vinton County Bawen Jewell Brown Chenempanan Nececade

May Day Program At Chauncey Schools

Chauncey prepares a May Day event on Thursday May 1 with a May Pole Queen and court graded chorus under Christine Brown and Chauncey Dover High Band directed by Harry Mc Mahen performing on the athletic field Mound St starting at 2 p m. Parents and the public are invited to attend.

Chauncey Mound St May Pole Christine Brown Chauncey-Dover High School Harry McMahen

Miss Marjorie Bullock Weds Robert Bentley at Chauncey Home

Miss Marjorie Bullock daughter of Mr and Mrs Blaine Bullock near Chauncey married Robert Bentley Haydenville in a Saturday evening ceremony at 5 o clock with Rev Charlie Hook from Morristown Holiness Church officiating A dinner followed at the Bullock home with relatives and neighbors from Chauncey Morristown and Columbus in attendance

Larry Lawrence Bullock Floya Bullock Chester Simpson Eddison Stalling Jackie Blaine Bullock Robert Bentley Dalmus Bullock Columbus

Chauncey Hosts Dinner for Chadwell and Devore Guests

Mr and Mrs Ralph Goldsberry of Chauncey entertained Sunday dinner guests at their Converse Street home. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Allen Chadwell of Glen On and Mrs Laura Devore, all.

Chauncey Ralph Goldsberry Converse St Allen Chadwell Glen On Laura Devore

Marble Tournament Set for Chauncey May 1

A marble tournament opens Thursday May 1 at 4 30 p m at the W P A recreation playground north of Chauncey. Open to boys and girls 14 and younger with 15th birthday on or after July 12 eligible. Participants must bring a shooter. other marbles provided. The winner advances to the County Tournament then state contest. Entries must register with Wilbur Grandstaff by 3 30 p m May 1.

Chauncey W.P.A Wilbur Grandstaff

Last Quarterly Meeting Held by M. E. Churches

The Chauncey M. E. Church attended the last quarterly meeting held after Sunday services at the Jacksonville M. E. Church. Rev. Ira B. Jones of Columbus, the district superintendent, led the session with pastor Rev. C. E. Palmer. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckley and several Chauncey members.

Chauncey M. E Jacksonville M. E Ira B. Jones Columbus C. E. Palmer Chauncey M. E Thomas Buckley Charles Spearry Bess Nicholson Nell McConaha Elizabeth Harvey

Family visit to Pt. Pleasant ends with one staying

George Adkins and three children Lewis Adkins and Paul McKinney Chauncey visited relatives in Pt. Pleasant West Virginia Sunday. They returned home except Mrs. Adkins and children who remained for a few days visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Love.

PT. Pleasant Chauncey George Adkins Lewis Adkins Paul McKinney W. Va Adkins Charles Love

Derby Trial at Churchill Track Hints at Derby Plot

Derby trial at Churchill Downs today may reveal an injury to Blue Pair jeopardizing his run in the Saturday Derby. Whirlaway remains the top contender with Eddie Arcaro to ride, while Sporting and other rivals face uncertain fates in the 67th Derby buildup.

Louisville Tom Bragg California New York C. C. van Meter Willie Crump Blue Pair Sporting Dan Withers Chicago Warren Wright Whirlaway Eddie Arcaro Cadmium Shaun G. Quintillian Burman Withers V. V. Long the Downs Oaklawn

Coalton Closes District Thriller With Last-Inning Blast

Coalton High School edges Vinton Rural 10-8 in a district tourney clash. Trailing 8-7 in the seventh inning, Downard hit a two‑out two‑run homer to ignite the Tigers rally. McKiniss earned the win as Coalton used four pitchers led by Morris and Gregory.

Z League Leaders From The Associated Press Rankings

Batting Lavagetto Brooklyn and Jurges New York lead with .421. Lavagetto has 15 runs and 24 hits. Camilli Brooklyn tops in RBIs with 16 and home runs. Frey Cincinnati has 3 steals. Casey Brooklyn leads pitching with 30 wins. DiMaggio New York dominates batting with 22 hits and 18 runs. Doerr Boston has 20 RBIs and DiMaggio leads in home runs with 5.

Lavagetto Brooklyn Jurges New York Camilli Moore Boston Frey Cincinnati Casey tTravis Washington DiMaggio Doerr Walker Cleveland Fox Dietrich Chicago

Smith Funeral Held in The Plains Chauncey

Funeral services for Alexander Smith age 76 lifelong Beaumont and The Plains resident were held Monday at 2 p m at The Plains M E Church with Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed in The Plains Cemetery with nephews as pallbearers. He was survived by three children and several grandchildren and two brothers.

Chauncey Alexander Smith Beaumont and the Plains Plains M. E Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Plains Mr. Smith John Smith Sylvester Smith

Fridley Rites Tonight for Elzie Fridley

Funeral services for Elzie Fridley aged 30 of Columbus are set for the family home at 7 30 tonight. The body will be sent to Kincade West Virginia for further services and burial.

Chauncey Elzie Fridley Columbus L. L. Sweazy Iva Sweazy Kincade W. Va

Breezing Along with Briez By Eddie Brietz

Sports columnist notes draft buzz among Oklahoma U players and mentions boxing licensing concerns in New York. Discusses boxing, football and hockey figures, upcoming fights, and a playful quip from Dizzy Dean.

Walker and Knox Set for Ohio Heavyweight Title Bout

Columbus heavy weight Jack Walker known as Buddy defends the Ohio championship against Dayton’s Buddy Knox. Both fighters boast peak condition as a record cash gate is anticipated. Weigh in and referee Arthur Donovan of New York are set. the 10 round bout is at 10 p m with Walker the Ohio champion per the Columbus Boxing Commission.

Columbus CMN Jack Buddy) Walker Ohio Buddy Knox Dayton Arthur Donovan New York Walker Columbus Boxing Commission

Thorne and Petillo Duel for Indy 500 Glory

Indianapolis report notes Joe Thorne and Kelly Petillo as leading drivers for the May 30 Indy 500. Thorne, a millionaire racer, aims for his best finish yet while Petillo, 1935 winner, remains a fan favorite for his high speed turns and bold straightaways.

Indianapolis Ind Joe Thorne Kelly Petillo Indianapolis Speedway Torne Thorne Petillo

Fight Results From Three Cities And A Tall Pitcher

In Chicago Billy Seward stopped Al Dur lac in the fourth. In San Francisco Lloyd Marshall knocked out Ralph De John in six. In Washington Buddy Sycott stopped Johnny Hogan in one. The El Paso club of the Arizona Texas League features seven foot Clyde Watkins as the tallest pitcher in organized baseball this year.

Associated Press Chicago Billy Seward Ingomar Mont al Durlac St. Louis San Francisco Lloyd Marshall Sacramento Ralph de John Syracuse N. Y Washington Buddy Sycott Johnny Hogan Palm Beach Fla el Paso Clyde Watkins

Dorcas Notes Round of Sunday Visits Across Communities

Dorcas notes record a string of visits and calls across several towns. Otis Knopp traveled to Charleston West Virginia for a business trip. Mrs. Harry Wolfe visited the Rev Fred Koster family in Syracuse. Lizzie Richards visited Mrs John Marr. Lewis Stobbart and daughter Shirley of Bowmans Run spent Sunday with Otis Knopp. Eber Carnahan called on Ward Foster. Anna Hopps of Racine spent Sunday with the Guy Beegle family. Harry Hill of Letart visited the Hensler family. June Beegle spent Saturday with Louise Bradford. Harry Wolfe and daughter Edith spent Sunday with the Parks. Louise called on Mrs Harold Beegle. Mrs Robert McKelvie and children from Apple Grove visited. Mrs Jake Gaul and daughter from Racine called on Mrs Harold Beegle Sunday.

Dorcas Otis Knopp Charleston W. Va Harry Wolfe Fred Koster Syracuse Lizzie Richards John Marr Lewis Stobbart Shirley Bowmans Run Eber Carnahan Ward Anna Hopps Racine

Vinton Rural Girls Triumph In Season Opener

The Vinton Rural softball team opened the season by routing Washington High School 55 to 13 in six innings. All players saw action as eight triples and seven home runs highlighted a fast, alert performance led by Phyllis Cline who had seven hits and eight runs scored. The team seeks games with Athens County high schools and invites contact through Radcliffe Vee High School officials.

Radcliff Vinton Rural Girl Lassies Washington High School Jackson County Vintonians Vinton Ruralites Washington Girls Phyllis Cline Vinton Athens County Vee

Rutland Stage Show Delights Large Audience

The Rutland Grade School operetta The Children of Old Mother Goose drew a large, appreciative crowd. About one hundred children performed under Mrs. Co O Chapman with Betty Jean Miller as Mother Goose and Bobby Schoonover as King Cole. The high school orchestra under Mrs. Kathleen Hartsough provided interludes between acts.

Rutland Co. O. Chapman Mother Goose Betty Jean Miller King Cole Bobby Schoonover Catherine Colwell Kathleen Hartsough Ray Steiner Athens Emery Steiner Ralph Spires Crooksville Marvel Spires Holzer Hospital Mitt Spires Chris Dethl Prall Wilbur Theobald Methodist Choir Jackson Gallipolis M. E. Rathburn Columbus Ivor Young Bernard Higley Jud Bradford Harold Smith Marvin Graham Paul Winn Akron Bernice Higley Dell McCormick Betty Chase Clarence Chase Bernard Howell Baby Springfield Howard Howell John Bryan Detroit Watt Hysell O. A. Pettibone B. A. Hoppes Juanita Schoonover Pomeroy Roy Betsing Val. Reiter Pome

Indians Extend Lead With Three Straight Wins In Spring Slate

The Cleveland Indians vaulted to first place after three consecutive victories over Detroit as Al Milnar beat the Bengals 7 to 2 on six hits. Roy Weatherly fueled the attack with two hits and three RBIs while Jim Bagby and Bob Feller were slated to start the next games along with Mel Harder and Milnar in the week’s planned rotation.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Redskins Philadelphia Athletics Tigers Tribe al Milnar Detroit Bengals al Smith Conenie Mack Buck Ross Roger Peckinpaugh Jeff Heath Gerry Walker Beau Belt Peckinpaugh Jim Bagby Bob Feller Philadelphia Mel Harder Milnar Boston Little Roy Weatherly Ray Ray Mack Harold Newhouser Indians Bell Pinky Higgins Tuck Stainback Hank Greensberg Croucher Gehringer McCosky York Greenberg Higgins Stainback Tebbetts Newhouser Trout aMcNair Wwe White Weatherly Wewwe Boudreau Walker Howell Heath If Trosky Mack Hemsley Acceence Milnar P Eaeceonos Sguns Weatherly Mack Geisel Passarella Gras

Apple Grove Social And Personal Notes

Apple Grove notes list weekend visits and social gatherings among residents. Families hosted relatives and friends from nearby towns including Henderson Shank Slaughter Halley and Sayre with several Sunday visits and dinners recorded.

Apple Grove

Surprising Birthday Party for Mrs Frank Unsinger

Roy and Mr and Mrs Sherm White and daughter of Gallipolis hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs Frank Unsinger on Saturday evening. Mrs Belle Wilford of Portland returned home Sunday after visiting her son Herb Wilford and family.

Roy Sherm White Gallipolis Frank Unsinger Belle Wilford Portland Herb Wilford

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