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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

9

Baseball arguments over Giants Cubs and Cardinals clash

Mitch reports a lively午讨论 among C C Cornell and Jack Bodley about the season. Cornell backs the Giants and Yankees to meet in the World Series while Bodley leans Cubs. They dismiss St Louis pitching and lineup as unlikely to win despite recent wins.

C. C Memphis Bill” Cornell Jack “Eppa Rixey Bodley Brother Cornell Giants Brother Bodley Cincinnati Cubs St. Louis Brother C Brother B Davis French Warneke Lee Carleton Howell St. Looeys Grimm Terry

Giant Australian Mushroom Weighs 171 Pounds in Walcha

A Walcha New South Wales mushroom stood 11 inches high and 23 inches around and weighed 171.2 pounds. Australia treats mushrooms as a meal component rather than a sauce base. The note adds a separate stat comparing American marine trade by ship nationality: 36.2 percent in 1935 versus seven percent in 1919.

Sydney U.P Australia Walcha New South Wales

Lovelock Says He Ran His Fastest In 1500 Meter Race

Berlin P The Reichs Sportfield room buzzed as Jack Lovelock won the Olympic 1500 meters in world record time against rivals Glenn Cunningham Luigi Beccali Archie San Romani and others. Lovelock noted a peek over his shoulder but said he could not have run faster, while Cunningham admitted disappointment at Lovelock breaking the mark and finishing second with an 8 48.4 clocking.

Lovelock Henry McLemore Berlin Reichs Sportfield Glenn Cunningham United States Luigi Beccali Italy Archie San Romani Phil Edwards Canada Frank Welch San Romani Welch Beccali Cunningham Kansas Billy Bonthron Milwaukee

Yankees Lose 400-Meter Ace to Appendicitis in Berlin

Ventura California sprinter Harold Smallwood was hospitalized in Berlin with appendicitis just before the Olympic 400 meter semi finals. He withdrew from the 400 event, while Bob Clark Jack Parker and Glenn Morris led America in the decathlon after two events. Smallwood previously endured qualifying tests and a medical evaluation showed no operation needed.

Stuart Cameron Berlin Harold Smallwood Ventura Cal Olympic Village Hospital America Bob Clark Jack Parker Glenn Morris Smallwood Archie Williams Jimmy Laivalle Small Wood California Manhattan Berlin

Noise readings show pigs’ sound scales oddly

Two squealing pigs were expected to produce twice the noise of one, but recording instruments captured only a 20 percent increase. Researchers note nonlinear sound propagation and mic saturation may dampen the measured rise in volume.

Standings and Saturday Schedule From Early Baseball Standings

The standings list Chicago and St. Louis tied at 9 6 and 4 1 with Detroit 9 Cleveland 0. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, New York and others drawn with rain or darkness noted. Saturday’s games feature Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St. Louis New York at Philadelphia and more across leagues.

Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington New York Boston Association Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville Toledo Kansas City Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn National Club Cemseenmne Owen Ee Oston Philadelphia Karoucah Devestihasiaas Sases Assoction Club L. Pet Milwaukee Columbus Ave NATIO

Yankee gold beckons British Open champion to compete in America

The British Open champion and major title winner this year eyes a move to the United States to capitalize on his golf prowess, a rare feat in Old Albion. He seeks opportunities and prize money across American courses.

Old Albion America United States

Birds Fall Short in First Game Doubleheader

The report notes Birds drop two in the first game of a doubleheader. It mentions Siberia’s evergreen forest housing the world’s largest single conifer mass.

Siberia

Ohio Amateur Golf Tourney Opens With Favorites Servis and McCarthy

In Toledo the 33rd annual Ohio amateur golf tournament begins with former champions Bobby Servis of Dayton and Maurice J. McCarthy Jr. of Cleveland favored. Servis, 1983 champ, defeated Martin Dumler and Carlin Short to reach the semifinals along with McCarthy who beat Frank Eichmeyer and Roy Ryden.

Toledo U.R Bobby Servis Dayton Maurice J. McCarthy Cleveland Walter Barton Akron McCarthy George Parsons Frank Eichmeyer Roy Ryden Harry Sweitzer Husky Hamilton Hedges Columbus Sweitzer Bob Hingham Bob Jiamilston Servis Dumler

Elaine Mc Kinney attends Holiness Camp Meeting in Heights

Miss Elaine Mc Kinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney goes to Heights West Virginia for a Holiness Camp Meeting. She will be away ten days.

Chauncey Elaine McKinney Andrew McKinney Heights W. Va Holiness Camp

Honest Speeder Praised In Toledo Court

Judge Homer Ramey, Toledo municipal court, was surprised when Robert Kumpe admitted a speeding charge and spared a $20 fine. Kumpe expressed a wish for a monument to an honest speeder, reflecting the odd court scene. The article notes a separate historic claim of a railroad fatality in China that led to the railroad being torn up.

Toledo U.P Homer Ramey Robert Kumpe Kumpe Speeder

Frisch Delivers In Cardials Streak Lift

Frankie Frisch, 37, back in the lineup after Stu Martin’s illness, fuels a Cardinals surge to the NL lead. He batted .424 in the last six games with 15 hits in 24 at bats, made 26 straight chances in the field, and helped a 3-2 11 inning win over the Cubs with key hits and a two run rally. Johnny Mize homered to end Dizzy Dean’s duel as Chicago dropped the series finale on a weather-impacted day.

Millfield Plains Clover Farms Sun Kings Entwistle Clover Farms Kutta Carbon Hill Clover Farms AB Smith Hallam Hilt Witham UIEOD Ictem Dinenmtonne Arich Simpson Smeeld Aniel Podoski Kytta Otals Owe Cubs Galan Jurges Cavarella Lee Chicago Martin Frank Murphy New York Frankie Frisch Fordham St. Louis Cardinals Stu Martin Cardinals St. Louis Frank Chicago Cubs Frisch Detroit Jake Wade Cleveland Indians

Dover Grange Organized At Meeting In Chauncey

A new Dover Grange was organized Tuesday night in the Chauncey High School Building with 39 charter members. Speakers Marwin Mannenfield Athens County Deputy and George Ford explained Grange work and installation of officers is set for next week. Officers elected include Master Paul Fiske Overseer Dan Johnson Lecturer Pearl Henry Steward Julia Johnson Assistant Steward Neil Tippett Chaplain C. S. Fradfield Treasurer G. C. Patton Secretary Gloria Mintz Gate Keeper A. J. Jackson Ceres Mabel Mingus Pomona Mareia Johnson Flora Ida Hill Lady Assistant Steward Alice Johnson Executive Committee Ida Hill Elizabeth Patton Paul Theisen.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Dover Marwin Mannenfield Athens Batavia Ohio George Ford Paul Fiske Dan Johnson Pearl Henry Julia Johnson Neil Tippett C. S. Fradfield G. C. Patton Gloria Mintz A. J. Jackson Ceres Mabel Mingus Pomona Mareia Johnson Flora Ida Hill Alice Johnson Elizabeth Patton Paul Theisen

Mrs Sanders Hostess Chauncey Needle Club Meeting

Mrs Viola Sanders hosted a Chauncey needle club gathering Wednesday night with a social hour and refreshments. Guests included Mrs Garnet Blower and several members such as Mrs Helen Sanders Mrs Lizzie Patton Mrs Jessie Fulton Mrs Ida Hill Mrs Edith McDaniel Mrs Lizzie Robinett and Mrs Eda Heifkin. The Chauncey area notes list ten mines marked for work Friday including numbers 5 15 90 and 219 with local references Chauncey N Y Poston No 8 Carbondale Coonsville and Hocking.

Chauncey Viola Sanders Needle Club Garnet Blower Helen Sanders Lizzie Patton Jessie Fulton Ida Hill Edith McDaniel Lizzie Robinett Eda Heifkin Chauncey N. Y Poston No Carbondale Coonville Hocking

Hiles announce birth of Shirley Mae in Bailey Run

Mr and Mrs Leon ard Hiles announce the birth of a 7 12 pound daughter named Shirley Mae at their home in Bailey Run on Wednesday August 5. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Hiles near Chauncey.

Chauncey Leonard Hiles Sarah Pitts Shirley Mae Bailey Run Charles Hiles

Naomi Bible Class Meets at The Plains M E Church

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church met at Mrs. Bernice Luman's home with Mrs. Ola Shame as assistant hostess. Thelma Line Scott led, C J Mee Cullough taught, one new member Edith Moore joined, and guest Mrs. George Smith attended. Refreshments were served.

the Plains Naomi Bible Plains M. E. Church Bernice Luman Ola Shame Thelma Linescott C. J. Mee Cullough Edith Moore George Smith

McKinneys Host Guests as Chauncey Minister Preaches

Sunday guests at the McKinney home included Rev Victor Glenn and Rev John Teel with Maxine and others from Bedford Indiana. Teel delivered his first sermon at Morristown Holiness Church to a large congregation. The Teels moved into the new parsonage furnished by the church.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Victor Glenn John Teel Maxine Arthur Bedford Ind George Adkins John Wesley Teel Morristown Holiness Church

Miss Edith Mc Clain Visits The Plains

Miss Edith Mc Clain of Cleveland is visiting her mother Mrs George Wemmer and sister Mrs Oscar Mee Gee in The Plains. The trip spots family in a town social context.

the Plains Edith McClain Cleveland George Wemmer Oscar Mee Gee

Omission Noted at Wharton Family Gathering

Mrs. Nora Griffin mother of Mrs. Be C Wharton was omitted from the listing of attendees at the Wharton family gathering held Sunday at Rising Park Lancaster.

Chauncey Nora Griffin BE ¢C Wharton Rising Park Lancaster

Party at Millfield bingo set for Saturday night

The Mazon Council D P Lodge Millfield announces a bingo party tonight at 7 30 in the D of P Hall.

Millfield Millfield Mazon Council Lodge Millfield Hall

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