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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

7

Bottle showers spark calls for curb on fans at ballparks

Readers blame bottle throwing and on-field skirmishes for marring major league games. Editors urge strict penalties for batters who hit heads, stronger league rules, and action to curb fan violence while praising loyal, partisan crowds that fuel baseball’s charm.

Fea Yankee Stadium Dodgers Anbither S Times and Harvey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Boyle Pce Jay Finose Teague Sworthy Daniel M. Daniel New York World-Telegram Daniel Robert Howard The New York Sun Howard

All-Star Roster Completed for Packers All-Star Game

The Green Bay Packers face a college star lineup in a Soldier Field charity game on August 29. Coach Eddie Anderson leads 67 players with Nile Kinnick as starter. Don Faurot Buck Shaw E. E. Wieman and Red Dawson assist. Two previous games ended in ties as both teams seek a win after two and a half weeks of practice.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Eddie Anderson Nile Kinnick Anderson Kinnick Don Faurot Missouri Buck Shaw Santa Clara E. E Tad) Wieman Princeton Lowell

Pinch Hitting For Briet z by Bill White

A jumble of 1930s style sports chatter notes charitable efforts by underprivileged youths in a country trip funded by refrigeration industry sponsors. Mentions Dodgers and Yankees, a horse race cost, and quotes from sports writers about college teams, coaching changes, and upcoming matches with scattered names and places.

Bill White New York Children's Welfare Federation Dodgers Yanks Kentucky Derry Dutch Clark Cleveland Rams Llarence Gherke Utah U

Unclear standings and schedule amid postponed games

The standings show Philadelphia and St Louis tied with 0 and 1 losses respectively while Pittsburgh leads in the league. The schedule notes Chicago at Cincinnati and multiple postponed or uncertain matches with cities such as Boston, Cleveland, New York, Washington, and Milwaukee across American and National leagues.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Seconare Chicago Ain Cleveland Boston New York Washington Minneapolis Paul Milwaukee Amensvars Scnedale Cincinnati Brooklyn New Yorker Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Stu Paul Kansas City

Hal Surface Chooses WNeill As King At Union

In Mt Union Hal Surface selects W Neill as king for union events. Local brief mentions ice cream social on Friday Aug 9 at the church, and numerous family visits across nearby towns with gatherings at the homes of Jordan, Carr, Wiseman, Epple, and other residents. District tennis results note McNeill and Surface winning rounds as part of a larger report.

Derringer Faces Cubs in Delayed Series Opener

Cincinnati Reds aim to snap the National League drought as Derringer starts against the Chicago Cubs in a delayed opener. The game resumes after postponement, with both teams seeking early momentum and key performances signaling the series tone.

Derringer Cubs Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs

Centerfielder Turns Hurler in Doubleheader Ballgame

Day ton centerfielder turned pitcher Como Cotelli in the second game of a double header with Canton Terriers. Cotelli limited the Terriers to five hits and six strikeouts in four innings as Canton won 8 to 5. Canton also took the first game 4 to 3. Ray Hathaway took the loss. Mel Queen pitched four hit ball for Akron as the Yankees defeated Youngstown 7 to 4, boosting Akron's lead to two and a half games. Portsmouth and Charleston were rained out.

Dayton Como Cotelli Canton Terriers Cotelli Terriers Canton Ray Hathaway Mel Queen Akron Yankees Youngstown Browns Portsmouth Charleston Youngstown

Ice Cream Social Planned by Old Settlers Reunion

The Finance Committee of the Old Settlers Reunion sponsors an ice cream social on Sixth Street in Jacksonville Friday evening August 8. Music will be by Kearns Cadet Band.

BENET Jacksonville Old Settlers Reunion Kearns ‘Cadet Band

Chauncey Council Orders Removal of Fire Engine

At Chauncey Council meeting on Monday night the fire engine was moved from the Abdella Building to the Grimes Building on Sycamore Street. The council voted to thank E. T. Abdella for allowing housing of the engine. Beginning August 7 liquor regulations will require stores selling intoxicating liquor and beer to close all day Sunday and stay open until midnight on weekdays.

Chauncey Chauncey Council Abdella Grimes Sycamore St E. T. Abdella

Honored on Birthday By Many Friends

Robinet celebrated Sunday on his 800 birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis Millfield Route 2A. A large decorated cake was baked by Esth er Gettis of Zanesville. A chicken dinner was served to 29 guests with many Robinett family members in attendance and others from Avondale Aurora Nelsonville Doat ile Selsonvil and nearby areas.

Robinet Frank Lewis Millfield Esther Gettis Zanesville Fred Robinett Curtis Robinett Gracie Marie Adalene Charles Robinett Avondale Warren ‘Robinett Jerry Aurora Franberry Billy Ralph Perry Nelsonville Basil Mourne Dana Lee Gerald Sentley Larry Lee Doatile Ollie Rogers John Glab C. G. Robinett Muirfield Plarence ‘Tigner Jetty Lou Amos Tigner Laughters Gindys. Tigner Deanville Edward Howe Selsonvil

Tent Revival Near Jobe Junction Boosts Attendance

Chauncey Frank Wauton with Rev John City conduct a tent revival at Jobe Junction and report strong attendance. The all day meeting last Sunday drew many. services continue nightly at 7 30 this week through Sunday with a baptismal service planned.

Chauncey Frank Wauton Thauncey John City Jobe Junction

Ladies Aid in Millfield Set Aug 9 Picnic

Miss Olive Brook will lead the Ladies Aid Society meeting and program at the Millfield Church following the annual picnic supper at 6 o'clock Friday night Aug 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs B H Pettit. The event is for members and their families. The piece notes a historic steel pipe made by reusing old musket bars from 1815 and documents today’s 8,500,000 tons of steel pipe produced annually in the United States.

Chauncey Olive Brookins Dies Aid Society Millfield Shuren of Christ B. H. Pettit Nienie’ Ie United States

78th Annual Camp Meeting Draws Chauncey Members

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church members gathered in Mount Vernon from July 25 to August 4 for the 78th Annual Camp Meeting. Attendees included John Davidson and family, Minnie Palmer, Susie Clary, Esther Ferrel and others, plus Virgene Palmer, a nurse trainee at SDA Hospital Mount Vernon, visiting with her mother. Latter Day Saints Women’s Department met near Millfield at Ollie Rogers home with 29 members. lesson by Mrs Lewis, treats served. Next gathering set for September 6 at the Heinermin home in Union Furnace.

Chauncey Chauncey Seventh Day Mount Vernon John Davidson John Alta James William “Davidson Minnie] Palmer William Clary Susie Clary Doris Eisenaugle Marinda Cruikshank Bernice Leoffler Woodrow Millfield Women's Department The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Ollie Rogers Lewis Heinermin Union Furnace

Young Kid McCoy Outpoints Spiegal in Detroit Bout

Detroit based Young Kid McCoy, listed at 13 percent odds, defeats Tommy Spiegal of Uniontown Pennsylvania by decision. The report notes a clear points win on the Detroit card with ten rounds.

Detroit Kid McCoy Tommy Spiegal Uniontown

Blues Beat Eels Twice to Build Lead in A A Standings

The Kansas City Blues extended their lead in the American Association with two wins over Minneapolis, showcasing strong pitching and hitting. They moved to 17 wins in 38 games, two games ahead of Columbus in third place, as St Paul, Louisville, and Milwaukee also posted results.

Angucan Inarennos Kansas City Blues American Association Packetters Columbus Foledo Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Lloyd] Johnson Brewers

Indians Split Double Bill With White Sox In Tight Race

Cleveland and Chicago split a doubleheader as Cleveland edged closer to Detroit in the pennant chase. Al Smith led Cleveland with 11 wins this season while Johnny Rigney and Johnny Allen split mound duties for the White Sox in a high drama stretch drive.

Athens County Church Men Plan Quarterly Organization

More than 100 men from Churches of Christ in Athens County will meet at Chauncey Church of Christ on Thursday at 7:30 pm to organize an Athens County Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood. Rev Freer of Nelsonville will speak. Athens Church men will provide music and singing. all men are invited.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Athens County Chauncey Church of Christ Ganizing Athens Speec

League Leaders Football? Unclear. Batting and Stolen Bases.

League Leaders list scattered names and stats for batting, runs, hits and doubles from multiple teams including New York Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Detroit and Boston. The fragmented lines mention figures like Danning Frey Herman Greenberg and Cramer with various counts, ending with a garbled note on Newsom.

Danning New York Frey Cincinnati Mcincinnati Herman Chicago McCormick S—Ross Moston St. Louis Williams Boston Greenberg Cramer McConky Detroit Les—Mccosky Ford Stolaching — Newsom

Thayer Will Preach Sunday and Apple Grove Evening

LEAR reports Thayer will preach at Sunday morning services on Aug 11 and speak at Apple Grove in the evening. The Ladies Aid Society meeting was postponed to Friday evening Aug 16. Relatives learn of Mrs Jonas Gee’s death in California PA Saturday night at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. Mrs Gee, formerly Beulah Price of Elizabeth PA, leaves behind family and friends.

Lear Thayer Apple Grove Ladies Aid Society Jonas Gee California Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh Ernest Grimm Billy Clyde Alexander McDermitt Follawsbee W. Va Carl Brogle Ravenswood Helen Martin Minnie Greenlee George Cotton Akron Claud Cheesebrew Pt Pleasant John Quillen St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Parkerburg Ussell Quillen W. L. Custer Tast Orange J.B. JeCaw Long Island Mattie ‘Custer Thomas Wagner Thomas Day Huntington Melvin McNickle Mason City E. W. Balser Jimmy Webb Delaware Everett Balser

Zontini Leads Balloting for Ohio ALLStar

Zontini tops balloting for Midwest All Star eleven as Cleveland’s Rae charity contest set for Sept 8 at Clevesana Stadium. Former teammate Harvey led tackles while Ohio State stars Marinoy Andrako Sarkins vie in vote. Balloting ends Monday with aquatics staff to be announced near Wednesday.

Arene Notre Dame Cleveland Zontini Ram Clevesana Stadium Wedaeetay Cayanogs Fancy Jim Kessler Miami Ennit Howard "Weinman Ghio University Uth

Old Kyger Personal and Social Mention

Bruce Koger grandson of Nida Scott was killed in a motor accident Saturday night on his way home from Dee where he had been employed for years. Mrs Tom Metcalf and family visited Mr and Mrs Orin Roush in Little Kyger. Garfield Searles was called Dickson West Virginia Saturday to work on the railroad. Mr and Mrs Lester Roush and daughter Betty and Mrs Scott spent Monday with Mrs Clyde Bradbury in Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs Wendell Roush and daughter Darlene visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs A Bradbury Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Scott of Turkey Run were with Bert to celebrate his birthday Friday evening. They served roams and cake. Mr and Mrs Prank Reeves and Wesley Scott of Detroit attended the funeral of Bruce Roger Tuese at the Baptist Church Thursday.

Kyger Bruce Koger Nida Scott Dee Tom Metcalf Orin Roush Little Kyger Garfield Searles Dickson W.va Lester Roush Betty Scott Clyde Bradbury Gallipolis Wendell Roush Darlene Mrz CA. Bradbury Henry Scott Turkey Run Bert Tt Prank Reeves Wesley Scott Detroit Bruce Roger Tueselay The Baptist Church

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