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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

7

Baseball under the lights stirs summer fans in Syracuse

Syracuse Herald columnist Aloysius notes night games boost baseball interest, citing a 20 of 25 coach-like checks favor night contests. He argues day games could fade as stadiums and fast cars reshape summer, with night attendance in Newark City and Syracuse demonstrating strong potential.

Frank Woolever Syracuse N. Y Newark City Jaron International League Old Star Park

Giants Edge Bees In Seven Inning Tie Breaker

Giants beat Bees 5 to 4 in a seven inning game. Moore and DiMaggio key with hits and RBIs, Hutchinson and Warstier cited for runs. Errors and double plays noted, Lohrman earns win, MacAden takes loss with 3 646 attendance.

Yden Paxigrese Sedaune Moore Leeds DiMaggio Boo Ris Warstier Sth Hutchinson Henebperetesnes Bartell Danning Anning Garmas West Stripp Rtell Eat Maggio Diesell Bartell Fe Mutchinson Bas New York Lohrman Machen Hutchingen Ayden Utchineon Ehrmen Coffman MacFaren Shicchineen Mit itcher—MecFerden Ripple and Mearthy Dennin itcher—Lohrman

Reds Stopped By Cubs 3 To 0 In Cincinnati

Chicago Cubs shutout Cincinnati Reds 3 to 0 as Larry French matched six Reds hits. Derringer held firm until a sixth inning homer by Ripper Collins broke the deadlock. Cubs added two more in the eighth with French triple and Hartnett double.

Cincinnati A.R Cincinnati Reds Reds Chicago Cubs Danny MacFayden Larry French French Don Iang Paul Derringer Linus Frey Derringer Cub Moundsman Ripper Collins Chicago Hack Herman Gabby Hartnett Jim Weaver Pittsburgh St. Louis Russ Bauers New York Boston Philadelphia

Notable Pitching and Batting Rout by Pittsburgh Duo

In a sparse box score from Pittsburgh a lineup including Handley Moore Vaughan and Myers contributes multiple hits and RBIs. Waner and Medwick also feature with key at bats while Henshaw and Bauers tally strikeouts and walks in a high scoring contest with errors noted and a double play turning.

St Louis al Pittsbs Arrhoa Moore Marin Waner Slaughtr Medwick Osuhr Mite Risso Gutrdge Vaughanes Myers Toddee Owen Young Henshaw Bauers Lama Cs Caeeeesenreanens Csceereeeeers Handley, Moore Vaughan Mise Louie Pittsburgh beils—Bauers Menshaw Bauere

Hambletonian Carded Today in Goshen NY

Hambletonian Day features ten top three year old light harness horses in the 13th Derby. Long Key and Melin lead the field as favorites with odds around 8-5 and 2-1 respectively, while Farrs Mr Will and a filly named the duchess also attract betting interest.

Goshen N. Y U.P Long Key E. J. Merkle Columbus, O Melin Lawrence B. Sheppard Merkle Farr Mr. Will the Duchess Champlain the Professor Dale Hanover Royal

Cubs Beat Reds In Slugfest With Unclear Lineup

Chicago and Cincinnati produced a high scoring game as Hartnett, Collins and French led Chicago while Derringer and Weaver pitched for Cincinnati. Home runs and multiple hits marked the rough box score with errors listed and bases on balls noted. Attendance reported with an odd postscript about horse racing names.

Abbage Awraga Giney Frey Berman Berger If Colline Cocker Hartnett Hrahbrar Ynolda If Emaree Lombardie Marty Ocraft Jurgen Rigas Mvers Derringer Lang Weaver Cooke Cincinnat Rina Mack, Collins Hartnet French Collins Herman Jurgee Chicago Cincinnatii Werringer Preneh Hite

McMillin Voted Coach of All Stars for Charity Game

Bo McMillin Indiana University coach heads the nationwide poll naming the All-Star coaches for the charity game at Soldier Field on August 31. He leads Harry Kipke and Raymond Pond with final tallies of 17,393,669 and 15,416,435 points respectively, with Elmer Layden and A J Robertson also selected.

Yale Elmer Layden Notre Dame A.J. Robertson Bradley Tech McMillin Kipke Pond Layden Robertson

New York Defeats Washington in Ongoing Baseball Clash

In a tight game at the park, New York scored runs with Bonura Gordon West and Chase driving in RBIs. Washington pitchers Chandler and Chase labored with multiple walks and strikeouts as Sundra and Ferrell saw action.

Aundra Washington New York Bonura Gordon West Chase Case Travis Myer R. Ferrell Crosetti Gehrig Chandler Hita Sundra Chander Wash Abraca York Croserti Aolams Lewis Rolfe

Phillies Defeat Red Sox Amid Sloppy Error Mix

Philadelphia tops Boston 14 to 9 in a rough game with Werber and Perry driving runs. Chapman and Vosmik contribute key hits while Cronin Doerr and Foxx pace Boston, but costly errors and walks tilt the tilt in the visitors’ favor.

Reston Abraca Phila Arrhoa Cramer Finney Jf Vosmik Moses Foxx Werber Cronin Haveac Chaypmn Marria Potter E &Mith a-Wakner Nelson Aited Smith Boston Levee Accanes Philadelphia Frrors Werber 2 Perry Melson Rune Chapman Tabor Harris Cramer Peacock Finney Helen E. Smith Otter Amith Vyoowmik Abendance

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

National League results show Chicago and Cincinnati leading with Brooklyn Philadelphia and St. Louis nearby. American League games include Detroit Chicago and Washington New York Boston with Cleveland and St. Louis mixed in. Minor leagues list Toledo Columbus in 11 innings, Minneapolis St Paul, rainouts, and several scheduled pairings.

Nationa T Leagene Chicago & Cinccinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Boston Detroit Chicago Washington Cleveland Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Paul Indianapolis Louieville Kansas City Milwaukee National Cincinnati Association—St. Paul Minneapolia Tarledo Indianapolia Lovieville St Louis

Indians Win First Game In Short Stint With Key Hits

In a tight opener Detroit commits errors aiding Cleveland as Magzera Krese two RBIs and Mezzera drives pace. Heath Trosky and Campbell homer boosts Cleveland while Van Atta yields runs in late frames as the Indians claim a 7 1 victory. crowd reported at 3,72.

Almada Magzera Krese Mills Feller Leary Solters McQuinn Keltner G. Heath T. Heath Putlak Liebhardt Cox Meffner Hemssey Whitehill Webb Campbell Heath Trosky Con Elmner Mele Hale Hemsley Sie Kress Rosky Webb Cox Heffner Seton Cleveland Bates Whitehill An Atta van Atta

Armstrong Favored To Cop Third Ring Crown Tonight

New York report on Henry Armstrong aiming for his third world title at the Polo Grounds against Lou Ambers. Odds favor Armstrong three to one with Ambers needing a knockout to prevail. promoters anticipate a large gate but actual receipts may fall short. If Ambers wins, boxing bodies differ on title transfer between welterweight and lightweight divisions.

Armstrong New York Polo Grounds Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Ambers Mike Jacobs New York Boxing Commission Arme Strong National Boxing Association Chamaion

Phillies edge Dodgers in 11-3 slugfest

Philadelphia outhits Brooklyn 11 to 9 and scores in an 11 to 3 win. Whitney, Mueller and Weintraub drive runs as Klein homers and Brack adds two base hits. Presaneli goes the distance for the win while Johnson takes the loss in front of 3,268 fans.

Younes Philadelphia Brooklyn Whitney Mueller Weintraub Klein Brack Young Hudson Hassett Camilli Levagetto Cuyler Durocher Shea Mudaon Klein Atolen Hansett Camilli Hudgon Durocher Enne Basie Tamulis Mulcahy Johnson Ham- Jin Presanel Hamlin Tamulis A Preseneli Hamlin O Amith Sivess Phila Arrao Jordan the Rosen of Haassen Brack Lavage Cuvier Arnoveh Davis Bowers Bcharein Shea c Young Tamulia Martin Pressnel Givess Hamiin Bmith Clark

Murray City United Brethren Home Coming on Aug 14

An all day home coming will be held August 14 at the Murray City United Brethren Church with a basket dinner on Wrights lawn and Rev. P E Wright to speak in the afternoon. Other speakers will participate and invited churches may join.

South and Weller families hold 25th reunion at Jacksonville

The twenty fifth annual South and Weller reunion took place at Jacksonville Grove on Sunday August 7 with an elaborate noon meal. Chester Weller opened the business session and officers were elected Bert Judson as president and Mrs Lillian Judson as secretary treasurer. A varied program followed with group singing and recitations. Many attendees from Basil Baltimore Carroll Londonderry Cin cinnati and other locales joined relatives for the event.

Jacksonville Weller Jacksonville Grove Chester Weller Bert Judson Lillian Judson Paul Burgoon Earl Lott Russell Lott Basil M. N. Hamilton Leonard Whittington Baltimore Charles Bair C. E. Bair Carroll Martin Chilcote Londonderry Jane Weller I Birtcher Delores Birtcher Clifford Birtcher F. W. Stanley Charles Cameron Clyde Stonerock Delphia Kell Columbus Gerald McClellan Cinccinnat Archie Lott Opal Ebert Lancaster Oscar Bagar Alfred Taylor Lester Arbel Enterprise Carl Pettit Helen Kathryn Almashy Ritchie Roy Gabriel Paul Cheaser G. F Lillie Athens Sam McDanill Raymond Omen Zanesville W. F. Buce Robert Lessanne Jouisvill Joe Hooper Canton Charles Hooper Millfield James McClellan Trimble Everett Spencer Harvey South Edith Cantor John Murphy Win Embrey Henry McNutt Annetta Yocum John Hoope Wiliam Bulstrom Clifford Brooks Glouster Joe South Smathers Murray City Ralph M Hoisington Charles Hoisington Geraldine Janelda Riley Judson William Judson George Demecci CIO Ted Silvey Ohio Industrial Council Lawyer-for

Tuppers Plains Social Items

Everett Danewood and daughter Eline visited his sister in Reedy Virginia. The Parker reunion is set for Sunday August 14 at the Christian Church. A daughter was born to Clyde and Mrs Saunders Monday. Gerald Lamb earned a BA from Ohio University Friday and will teach at Olive-Orange High School this winter. Mrs Vietta Springer and family were visited by Mable Gaul Helen Athens H O Shirley Ethel and Canaanville. WPA workers cleaned Olive-Orange High School. Garland Lamb of Akron visited his mother. Miss Ruby Enon Bashan stayed with the Stiles family.

Tuppers Plains Everett Danewood Eline Reedy Parker Christian Church Clyde Saunders J. Earl Snively Athens Gainer Wilma Summerfield Gerald Lamb Ohio University Lamb Olive- Orange Kenneth Christy Parkersburg Christy I. C. Chapman Vietta Springer Mable Gaul Helen H. O. Shirley Ethel Andranddaughter Canaanville Rene Brechtel Isabelle Cheshire WPA Olive-Orange High School Alden Marietta Garland Lamb Akron Ruby Enon Bashan Alvin Stiles B. Lewis Jones P. R. Lyne C. O. Clark D. O. Davis Annette Cincinnati Harvey Calhous Ohio Michiigan Canada Rio Grande College Dean W.T. Packer Mt. Auburn Baptist Church Jean lLilevyd Thurman J. D. Williams Gordon Boster Someugene Beloit Rosanna Fowler Maxie Fowler Saunders Mercerville Ladies Aid Society Elmer McCarley Steve Thomas Jasine Anna Mae Evans Vinton Mary Richards Chicago Donald Carter Cleveland Gallipolis Anna Ina White Bari Davis William Gooch Marie Fowler Priscilla White

Trimble Couple Plans Aug 10 Columbus Wedding

Trimble RD 1 Otto Duncan and Mrs Hazel Campbell filed for a marriage license in McConnelsville and will wed August 10 at Dexter Road Christian Church in Columbus. After a brief trip to Indiana and Dayton they return to Trimble Heights.

Trimble Heights Otto Duncan Trimble RD Hazel Campbell Trimble McConnelsville Dexter Rd. Christian Church Columbus Arthur Antle Indiana Dayton Carl Phillips Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Ben Anderson Jacksonville Carl Anne Buckeye Lake American Legion Fred Anderson Ferndale

Albany Brief News Notes

Albany residents report wildlife activity and social events. About 30 cranes rested along Worley West farm creek from Thursday night to Saturday after a storm. The Hilarious Hemmers held a Tuesday gathering for 18 members with an advisor. refreshments were provided by Betty Zimmerman and Kathleen Johnson. Plans include a swimming party and picnic. Various visits to Albany and area homes are noted, and the Albany Garden Club organized a party for the Junior Flower Growers Group Friday afternoon in the high school auditorium.

Albany Worley West Hemmers Kathleen Johnson Betty Zimmerman Lou Smith Jellico Tenn J. W. Smith Mary Stratton Inez Smith Joan, Stockdale Joe Burdette Albany Garden Club

Bedouin Tribes Turn to Soccer in Tribal Warfare

Visitors from Tarim report Bedouin tribes have shifted from rifles and spears to football for settling disputes. The practice is officially encouraged as crowds grow enthusiastic for matches on football pitches.

Cairo Tarim Arabia

Chester Delicate Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Grace Hayes arrives for vacation with Delaware parents Ward and Mary Hayes. Enid Tuttle from California visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tuttle. Frecker reunion at Pine Grove hosted by George Frecker with out of town guests Ora and Mildred Hilber. Numerous locals reflect summer activity, moves, illness recovery, and visits around Chester and nearby towns.

Chester Grace Hayes Delaware Ward Hayes Jesse Tuttle Enid Tuttle California Frecker George Frecker Pine Grove Ora Mildred Hilber Missouri Carl Biddle Manning Ridenour Theodore Croyv Ridenour Earnest Brown Parkersburg J. S. Frank Mary Mora Elma Smith Henry Beaver Carl Riddle Victor Will Howard Knight Russell Hayes John Andrew Ohio University Long Bottom Clyde Calvert Roy Calvert Guysville Larry Ross Cleland Buel Ridenour Neila Parr Pearl Kohblentz Tuppers Plains Eddie Wolf Charles Warner London Columbia Frank Gaul Opal Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Evelyn White Hockingport Betty Warner I. C. Meredith Alma Ridenour Baet Liverpool

City Council Allocates 25 Million for Housing Slum Campaign

Johannesburg officials announce a large renewal drive to abolish slums by spending nearly 25 million dollars on housing schemes for Europeans and non Europeans.

Johannesburg

Coolville Camp Meeting Closes With 12 Conversions

Closing day at Coolville camp meeting draws large turnout. Twelve conversions reported and over 30 dollars pledged for next year by program committee led by Gertrude Davia. Roofing fund nears 50 dollars as community events like ice cream socials and picnics support church aims.

Coolville Gertrude Davia Little Hocking Bethel M. E. Church Newbury Social Club Howell's Grove Okey Ahart F. C. Taylor Bess Taylor Olin Carl Hall Diantha Frame Flourine Frame Nelli Aukerman Cadiz Marietta F. M. Daugherty M. EF FE. Bean P.m

Nelsonville Eagles seek August 14 game with strong team

The Nelsonville Eagles announce an open date for Sunday August 14 and invite a strong opponent. Interested teams should contact Gilbert Smith at the Eagles Club Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Gilbert Smith J Eagles Club Ohio

Social Notes of Rio Grande highlights summer gatherings

The Rio Grande College community hosts lawn parties and dinners for staff and students. Notables include Rev. and Mrs. Midkiff, Prof. P. R. Lyne, and Dean W. T. Packer preaching in Cincinnati. Visits span Cincinnati, Beloit, Thurman, and Mercerville with showers planned for Miss Maxie Fowler and notes on illnesses and travels.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Midkiff

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