Breezing With Briez Sports Column Highlights Oddities
Eddie Brie tz notes Reds do not accept World Series reservations. Lou Nova buys two top priced cars in Oakland. National League wins spring All Star in Tampa and July classic in St Louis. Pix Pierson donates $100 for scholarships. Umpire George Barr brings 30 convalescents to game. Eddie Zipay trade rumor between Winston Salem and Durham. Leon Raines heads Pennsylvania Boxing Commission in town. A negro lad pays $5 for a six round fight license and is KO'd in first heat. Jim Thorpe lectures on sportmanship. Bobby Jones shoots 68 at East Lake. Slip Madigan may become football radio announcer. Ernie Godfrey writes on line play. Cubs beat Reds 5-3 on Bill McKechnie birthday as a losing streak joke. Art Cohn recalls Cronin prediction of beating the Yanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pix Pierson
Tampa U
George Barr
Polo Grounds
Winston-Salem Twins
Eddie Zipay
Durham Bulls
Durham
Zelasko
Zapor
Zipay
Leon Raines
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Commission
Jim Thorpe
America
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
East Lake Club
Madigan
Ernie Godfrey
Ohio State
AA Leaders Are Trounced In Eastern Swing
The league leading Kansas City and Minneapolis faced tough pitching and managed five hits combined. Columbus shut out Kansas City 2 to 1, while Bob Logan’s pitching carried Indianapolis over Minneapolis 4 to 0. St Paul beat Louisville 6 to 1, Toledo fell to Milwaukee 9 to 5, leaving Columbus three games behind Minneapolis and 12 behind the Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Minneapolis
American Association
Columbus
Blues
Frank Melton
Bob Logan
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Conn-Pastor Fight Postponed to September 5
Weather halted the Billy Conn Bob Pastor bout at the Polo Grounds. Promoter Mike Jacobs moved the 15 round matchup to Madison Square Garden on September 5 with postponed plans requiring new tickets and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Pastor
Mike Jacobs
Jacobs
Polo Grounds
Mike
Little Dado and Nat Corum Fight Draw in San Jose
In San Jose California world flyweight champion Little Dado 117 and challenger Nat Corum 121 fought to a ten round draw in a bout that showcased both boxers speed and stamina with neither securing a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Little Dado
Nat Corum
Los Angeles
Drew
Baseball Almanac: 1942 Season Leaders Snapshot
Highlights show Rowell Boston batting .330 with Frey Cincinnati 83 runs and McCormick Cin ci nati 88 RBI. Herman Chicago 137 hits and McCormick Cincinnati 33 doubles lead. Ross Boston 11 triples while Mize St Louis hits 27 homers. Reese Brooklyn 15 steals. Fitzsimmons Brooklyn 112 innings pitched. Radcliff St Louis 351 at bats. William Boston 92 runs. Greenberg Detroit 101 RBI. McCosky Detroit 148 hits. Boudreau Cleveland 39 doubles. McCosky Detroit 13 triples with Finney Boston Keller New York. Foxx Boston 27 homers. Case Washington 24 steals. Newsom Detroit 114 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Boston
Frey
Cincinnati
F. McCormick
Herman
Chicago
Ross
Mize
St. Louis
Radcliff
William
Greenberg
Detroit
McCosky
Boudreau
Cleveland
Finney
Keller
New York
Foxx
Case
Washington
A — Newsom
Langsville Social Notes Highlight Local Travel Visits
Langsville residents and guests share weekend and weekly visits across Ohio and nearby states. Carl Kennedy of Somerset stays with Wade Kennedy. Emma Jean Chafin from Holden visits Spaulding family. Grace Brown returns to Columbus after a week with Elza Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Carl Kennedy
Somerset
Ohio
Wade Kennedy
Emma Jean Chafin
Holden
W. Va
Burbage Spaulding
Grace Brown
Columbus
Elza Brown
Paul Barnes
Dorothy Ledlie
Jack Heiser
Cuyahoga Falls
Betty Heiser
Marvin Jeffers
Wendell
Virginia Chase
Malcom Smith
Hagerstown
Ind
O. O. Smith
Bernice Ledlie
Gallipolis
J. T. Ledlie
Ledlie
Frank Halliday
Harrisonville
William Ledlie
George Collins
William Clark
Eleanor Taylor
B. M. Taylor
Annabelle Ward
Julia Erwin
Middleport
L. E. Thomas
J. W. ‘Thomas
Ernest ‘Gardner
J. F. Thomas
James
Gladys Locke
Helen
Rutland
Frank Ward
Emmett Diehl
Permelia Johnson
Clair Nelson
Donald
Ogden
Point Rock
Joe Taylor
Frace City
Ross Leonard
Taylor
Leonard
Ruby
Bessie Kennedy
Cincinnati
Frances Frazier
Charleston
Guy Kennedy
Olin Rumfield
Grove City
Jack Peitsmeyer
Henry Rumfield
Beulah
Reds Snap Losing Streak with 4-3 Comeback Win
Cincinnati Reds erased an early 8-1 deficit in ten innings to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 3. Frank McCormick hit his 16th homer and drove in the tying run, while Ival Goodman provided the game winning sacrifice fly in the 10th. Lonnie Frey, McCormick, and Goodman featured in the late rally as Cincinnati moved five games ahead of the Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati Reds
Whitey Moore
Cubs
Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Claude Passeau
Cincinnati
Pirates
Reds
Bucs
Frank McCormick
Ernie Lombardi
Ival Goodman
Eddie Joost
Harry Craft
Bill Werber
Iin
Lonnie Frey
McCormick
Frey
Dodgers
Werber
M. Ee Cf
Ois
SIG
Acenenesei
F. Ecormick
Lombardi
Smyots
Arnovich
Pase
P. Waner
Yaugnall
Fletcher
Brubaker
van Ene
Bowman
Y Lanning
dHandley
Heintzelman
Onan
Ereenenieed
aRan
Shoffner
cRan
Davis
Lanning
eRan
Handley
Pittsburgh
Elliott
van Robays
Goodman
F. McCormick
Frey Goodman
Garms
Gamble
Vaughan
Gustine
Joost
Pittsurgh
Thompson
F Thompson
Beggs
Heitzelman
Winningitcher
Beggs. Losing pitcher—Heintzelman
Notre Dame and Ohio State Lead Midwest All-Star Picks
The 35-man Cleveland News American Legion charity all-star squad features six Ohio State and four Notre Dame players, with 20 schools represented. End Esco Sarkkinen and tackle Thad Harvey head the list from Ohio State and Notre Dame respectively, as selections span multiple regions and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Cleveland
Cleveland Rams
Joe
Western Reserve University
Cleveland News-American Legion
Ohio
Esco Sarkkinen
Fairport Harbor
Felix Mackiewicz
Chicago
Purdue
John Janzaruk
LaPorte
Ind
Thom Beats Rattan In Two Of Three Falls
Billy Thom of Bloomington Indiana University coach won two falls to one against Silent Rattan of Indianapolis in a wrestling bout in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Billy Thom
Bloomington
Indiana University
Silent Rattan
Visit of Edwards Celebrate Fourth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Edwards of Gallipolis enjoyed a visit with friends and relatives here last night in celebration of their fourth wedding anniversary. They were guests at The Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe for dinner. Edwards is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Herbert Edwards
Gallipolis
Mary Jane
Edwards
Phillip Edwards
Condition Improves at Middleport Home
Mrs. Marion Rife, once seriously ill after an operation months ago, has greatly improved and can walk about the house for short periods each day. Her son Ferry Rife, assistant postmaster, and his family are staying with Mr and Mrs Rife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marion Rife
Ferry Rife
Rife
Entertain Lodge Guests as Harrisonville Lodge Performs
The entire Harisonville Lodge F. and A. M. attended a social event at the local Masonic Lodge last night. Ritualistic work was conducted for one candidate with Harrisonville Lodge presenting the ceremony. Refreshments followed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harisonville Lodge F. & A. M
Harrisonville
Meeting Postponed for Meigs Temple Club
The Staff and Officers Club of Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting at Mrs. Philip Meinhart’s home on S Second Ave has been postponed to Wednesday August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
Philip Meinhart
S. Second Ave
Indians Hire Lead to Two Games
At Athens Country Club the Stag Night party will feature fried chicken as the main lunch item by Curt Baker. Serving begins at 6 30 Thursday night to avoid a neck shortage. Pony Tournament player auctions start at 8 30 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
L. C
Curt” Baker
Curt
Field of Nine To Start in Harness Racing's Derby
Hambletonian Day drew about 40 000 to Goshen New York as nine three year olds race for 23 077 15 in prize money of 43 658 45 first year pari mutuel betting and a barrier start with camera judges. Spencer Scott from Greenwich Connecticut is the 3 to 2 favorite after a 2 02 1 2 mile and three prelims. Kuno Remus Milestone Karn Earl's Moody Guy also figure as contenders in this rich trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
N. Y
Delaware, Ohio
Karn
Earl Shropshire
Earl
Moody Guy
Chauncey M E Class Picnic at Sawyer's Grove
The Chauncey-Wide Awake Class of Chauncey M E Church led by teacher Mrs Grace Crabtree held a picnic at Sawyer's Grove Redtown. Games contests and a picnic supper followed with attendees including Jean Cline Wilma Allen Florence Grandstaff Barbara McHenry Mona Belle Smith Phyllis Laura Crabtree Audrey Higgins and the Crabtree brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey M. E. Church
Grace Crabtree
Sawyer’s Grove
Redtown
Jean Cline
Wilma Allen
Florence Grandstaff
Barbara McHenry
Mona Belle Smith
Phyllis Laura Crabtree
Audrey Higgins
Raymond
Ralph
Ronnie
Emanuel Crabtree
Chauncey Residents Attend Gallipolis Events
Chauncey and Gallipolis linked in a weekend gathering as Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fiske and Frances visited Danner relatives. Paul Fiske and James Danner attended the Sesquicentennial Memorial Celebration where Governor Bricker and others spoke. Frances extended her Chauncey visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Paul Fiske
Frances
Gallipolis
James Danner
Esther Fiske
Danner
Bricker, Dawes and Hayes
Ruth Fiske
Holyoke
Mass
Alfred J. Newell
Mary Louise Fiske
Mrs Pansy Lanning Undergoes Chauncey Operation
Mrs Pansy Lanning of Chauncey underwent a surgical operation at a Marietta hospital. She has had three blood transfusions from James and Hodge Leiber Jr and John Simmers of Chauncey. Her condition Tuesday was reported slightly improved. Her husband and Walter Lanning have been with her at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Pansy Canter Lanning
Marietta Hospital
James and
Hodge Leiber, Jr
John Simmers
Walter Lanning
Veterans meet at Athens County Camp gathering
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. John McCongha and Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Staffinger joined the Athens County Camp No. 78 Spanish American War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary No. 64 for a Monday night meeting. Afterward the women served ice cream wafers and coffee. Attendance was good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John McCongha
F. H. Staffinger
Athens County
Miss Frances Howard Hosts Bridge Club Friday
Chauncey resident Miss Frances Howard at Converse Street will entertain members of her bridge club Friday night at her home, hosting an evening of cards and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frances Howard
Converse St
Millfield Family Dinner Hosts Visitors From Columbus to Oregon Ridge
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kollar held a chicken dinner Sunday with their children and a large circle of relatives. Attendees included Mrs. Julia Dover with Violet and Betty and guests from Columbus, Jacksonville, Greens Run, and Oregon Ridge. Mrs. Dover and her children stayed on for further visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Charles Kollar
Julia Dover
Violet
Betty
Steve Berta
Bobby
Columbus
Thomas McCasky
Tommy
Jacksonville
Herbert Freeman
Jackie
Isabell
Donald
Ronald
Greens Run
Andy Kollar
Helen
Jimmie
Joseph Sp
Chauncey Birthday Party Honors Ruth Ann Howard
Chauncey Miss Frankie Howard entertained Friday at Converse Street for her niece Ruth Ann Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Co R Howard Chauncey in honor of her birthday anniversary. Miss Howard assisted by Frances Howard served refreshments. Honor guest received many gifts. Present were Jo Anna Ley Helen Ley Patricia Ley Mona Belle Smith Vergene Reeves Frances Howard Edith Howard Ruth Ann Howard Mary Jane Howard Charles Harvey Howard Angie Lee Howard. Angie Lee observed her second birthday anniversary Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frankie Howard
Converse St
Ruth Ann Howard
Co. R. Howard
Miss Howard
Frances Howard
Jo Anna Ley
Helen Ley
Patricia Ley
Mona Belle Smith
Vergene Reeves
Edith Howard
Mary Jane Howard
Charles Harvey Howard
Angie Lee Howard
Angie Lee
Cunningham Family Hosts Birthday Dinner For Cecil
Mr. and Mrs. Vint Cunningham of Ellis Ave entertained Tuesday with a chicken dinner in honor of their son Cecil Cunningham who is visiting from Los Angeles to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cunningham and daughter Wavelene of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Vint Cunningham
Ellis Ave
Cecil
Los Angeles
Cecil Cunningham
Wavelene
Calif
Picnic Party Members Headed Home From Beech Hollow
A Chauncey led picnic party at Beech Hollow included Mrs Alva Karns Mrs Juanita Lookado Mrs Lillian Karns Miss Frances Karns and Mrs La Vera Karns Cradlebaugh and daughter Juanita of Akron The Karns family guests at Mr and Mrs Alva Karns Mill Street for several days left Tuesday for Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alva Karns
Juanita Lookado
the Plains
Lillian Karns
Frances Karns
Lavera Karns
Cradlebaugh
Juanita
Akron
Beech Hollow
Karns
Mill St
Church Classes Gather Tonight in Separate Homes
Esther Class of the M. E. Church meets at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Nellie Jorden. Friendship Class of the Church of Christ meets tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs James Simpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Esther
M. E. Church
Nellie Jorden
St. Friendship
Church of Christ
James Simpkins
Baseball Standings and Rescheduled Games
Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 4 to 3 in 10 innings while Boston defeats New York 4 to 1. St Louis beats Chicago 5 to 1. Philadelphia at Brooklyn postponed by rain. Cleveland defeats Detroit 6 to 5. New York 9, Boston 1, New York 19, Boston 8, Chicago 4, St Louis 3. Philadelphia 6, Washington 3. Columbus 2, Kansas City 1. Milwaukee 9, Toledo 5. Indianapolis 4, Milwaukee 0. St Paul 6, Louisville 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Thursday Schedule Features Regional NBA Matchups
Cincinnati plays Chicago in a key national game while New York visits Boston and Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn. Boston heads to New York in the American Association schedule with Chicago at Cleveland and St. Louis at Detroit. Washington visits Philadelphia as Milwaukee meets Columbus and Kansas City travels to Toledo. St. Paul clashes with Indianapolis and Minneapolis travels to Louisville in the condensed slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Club
Cincinnati
Onmmneen
Brooks
Newenews
Pittsburgh Eena
Chicago
Heenan
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Club Association
Pet
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Wee Ee
St. Paul
Wee
Wwe
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Teem
Milwaukee
Enone
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Association Milwaukee
Crown City Class Meets at Mrs Rolland Roses Home
Sunday School class members gathered at the Rose residence for a potluck dinner with attendees including Don Rankin Ernest Lee Levisey Wallace Henry Roger Henry Forest Collins Delma Jean Hineman Katherine Rankin Elsie Moore Alta Moore Hilda Caldwell Ruth Hall Fay Hall Louise Williams Euphemia Beaver Helen Garlic Delma Jean Dillon and visitors Janice Rose and Ruby Dementi. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and hospital events occurred as well with Ed Jenkinson and family returning to Gallipolis and Williams family members attending care and a Springfield camp meeting ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown City
Rolland Rose
Herhome
Don Rankin
Ernest Lee Levisey
Wallace Henry
Roger Henry
Forest Collins
Delma Jean Hineman
Katherine Rankin
Elsie Moore
Alta Moore
Hilda Caldwell
Ruth Hall
Fay Hall
Louise Williams
Euphemia Beaver
Helen Garlic
Delma Jean Dillon
Janice Rose
Marietta
Roma Myers
Opal Shepherd
Ruby Dementi
Proctorville
Sanford Brumfield
Ed Jenkinson
Gallipolis
Jenkinson
O. O. McIntyre
Edna Jolly
Hamden
Luther Hartsough
John Orr
Columbus
Ed Williams
Patty
Oma Williams
Greer Dillon
Aldine Miller
Wanda Sheets
Springfield
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Frank Fox
Jack
Bonnie Ann
Mary Ellen
J. W. Coleman
Janice Coleman
Delbert Fleur
Alva Williams
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Williams
Detroit Rookie Errors Spark Indians 6-5 Win Over Tigers
Cleveland wins 6 to 5 to sweep a short series as Detroit rookie Dutch Meyer fumbles a late smash by Ben Chapman, allowing Ray Mack to score the winning run. Eisenstat credited with the victory while Harder worked six innings for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago White Sox
Johnny Gorsica
Indians
al Benton
Benton
Harry Eisenstat
Cleveland
Tigers
Pete Fox
Detroit
Mel Harder
Johnny Humphreys
Joe Dobson
Bill Zuber
New York Yankees
Bartell
Hss
Keltner
Mack
Hemsley
Pytlak
Harder
Sagis. Com
Humphries
Askance
Campbell
Encatasceninien
Eisenstat
TORRE
Apucenom
Sullivan
Dobson
Meyer
Trosky
Gorsica
Higgins
Bell
Greenberg
B. Campbell
Zuber
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Brietz
Eddie Brietz
Lou Nova
Oakland
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tampa
Bill M’kechnie
Bill
Art Cohn
Oakland Tribune
Joe Cronin
Birds
Bongiovanni
Bordagaray
Izzuto
Sturm
Jones
Riddle
Barton
Matheson
Colum
Henbus
Baldrickson
Melton
Hendrickson
Gearhauser
Genshlea
Peters
Roy
Auto Supply
Flatiron Square
Athens
Eader
Reese
Fitzsimmons
Langsville News
Indiana
Jim Kessler
Troy
Miami
Larry Knorr
Dayton
George Madaras
Pemberville
Bowling Green
Thad Harvey
Wilmette
Tony Furst
Dick Swab
Altoona
Carnegie Tech
Smith Capelle
Lynchburg
Frank Crisci
New Castle
Western Reserve
Lou Sulzer
John Carroll
Jim Logan
Gene Musial
Vandergrift
Dan Bukovich
Hibbing
Minn
Chuck Biffle
Warren
Vic Marino
Youngstown
Bill Childres
Baldwin- Wallace
Steve Andrako
Trinway
Emerson Addison
George Guffrey
Daisytown
Carneige Tech
Ted Hennis
Les Bruckner
Milan
Mich
Michigan State
Don Renninger
Findlay
Frank Tzarula
New Albany
Dick Craig
By Orlo Robertson
Parimutuels
Lord Jim
Spencer Scott
C. W. Phellis
Greenwich
Chauncey M. E
Sawyer’ S Grove
Denver Bricker
Mary Carolyn
Zanesville
James Ley
Reno Beach
Ward Carson
Clarice Whited Leffler
Willard Leffler
Veterans Meet
Mation Columbus
Tribe
Cleveland Stadium
League Park
Hareder
Immings
Weatherly
Elisenstat
Grieve, Geisel
Quinn
Falls City
Ena 3
Falls City Brewing Company, Inc
Louisville, K
GMC
Buick Company
Carpenter
Athens, Ohio
GMC Trucks
Diesel
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