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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

19

Cardinals Clinch Pennant Amid Scramble For Title

The St Louis Cardinals win the league pennant in a hot scramble. Key players and steady pitching, including a returning ace, carry the team as Enos Slaughter is out for part of the stretch. Despite replacements, the club shows moxie and depth, signaling a strong finish to the season.

Moxie New York Cardinals St. Louis Pirates Nova Louis Dempsey Joe Buddy Baer Abe Simon

Pittsburgh Club Is Made-To-Order For Forbes Field's Hard Diamond

The Pirates aim to dominate the NL race with a strong home finish at Forbes Field. Frank Frisch organizes a versatile infield and lineup with Elliott Van Robays and DiMaggio contributing clutch power.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Pittsburgh Forbes Field Billy Southworth Buccaneer Corsairs St. Louis Pirates Cardinals Brooklyns Frank Frisch Elby Fletcher Vince DiMaggio Handley Grims Vaughan Elliott van Gustine Martin Lopez Avi Bucs Bob Elliott Maurice van Robays Ken Heintzelman van Robays DiMaggio Arky Vaughan Debs Garmis

Travers Stakes rider still unsigned by Whirl owner

In racing circles Ben Jones has yet to sign to ride Whirl in the Travers this Saturday. A brew of boxing gossip follows with mentions of Archibald Lemos titles and potential heavyweight threats. Baseball figures and Hollywood plans mingle as Damon Runyon heads to Hollywood and Bobby Feller's byline is floated for World Series coverage.

New York Ben Jones Whirlaway California West Weill Joey Archibald Richie Lemos Frank Leahy Notre Dame Damon Runyon Hollywood Bobby Feller

Four Ladies Aid quilters meet at M. E. Church

Four members of the Ladies Aid Society quilted all day Wednesday at the M E Church. They were Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey, Mrs. Mary Dew, Mrs. Lydia Spearry and Mrs. Bess Nicholson. There will be all day quilting again next Wednesday.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society M. E Elizabeth Harvey Mary Dew Lydia Spearry Bess Nicholson

American Osage orange tree beyond Ozark region

The Osage orange is described as an American tree whose distribution centers near the Ozark mountains, while its closest relative is the breadfruit tree from the South Seas.

Ozark Mountains South Seas

DiMaggio Sets Marks In Major League Batting List

The summary notes Joe DiMaggio of New York leading with runs batted in 107 and doubles 35 tied with Boudreau of Cleveland, while other leaders include Williams Boston for runs and Keller New York for home runs. Pitching Ruffing of New York notches 134.

DiMaggio New York Boudreau Cleveland Travis Washington Keller Case Ruffing

Chauncey Chauncey Area Personal News Across Weekends

Local residents share weekend visits with families in Zanesville Crooksville and Newark. Supt C D McClanahan met with State Director Ray in Zanesville while Miss Louise Dew returned from vacation via Columbus and Youngstown. Dar and Reed Dew and Thomas Dew visited Chauncey and Lake Erie with relatives.

C. D. McClanahan Joy Ann Jack Zanesville Lester Wilson Lester, Jr City McClanahan Ray

Bailey Run School Buildings to be Sold at Auction

Chauncey Dover board of education has scheduled a public auction of the Bailey Run one room school building and outbuildings for Saturday at 2 p m. The sale follows the school’s closure and transport of students to Chauncey and Millfield. The site reverts to the John Bullock farm owner.

Chauncey C. D. Bailey Bailey Run Chauncey- Dover Board of Education John Bullock Morristown Buchtel Chauncey and Millfield Sand Ridge Board of Education

Returns From Visit Millfield and Mingus Reunion Planned

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nickell of Columbus and Mrs. O. B. Adkins return from Mt. Vernon Missouri visiting relatives including Oscar and Charles Chapman of Illinois and a niece in Indiana. Week-end guests from Millfield include Mr. and Mrs. George Adkins and their sons and Rosie Myrie and Ersel Boulock. Mingus family reunion set for Sunday August 17 at Mrs. Alice Johnson’s Chauncey home with basket dinner and program inviting all Calvin and Rose Ann Mingus descendants.

Eva Ferrel Chauncey Mineral Wells Texas Kenneth Camp Ters Gilbert Courtney Charles Harvey Gilbert James Rosie Myrie Ersel Boulock Millfield Mingus Alice Johnson Calvin Rose Ann Mingus

Chauncey High School losess teacher Tarleton to Hardin County

Chauncey-Dover Board of Education announced the resignation of R. Earl Tarleton, Latin English and mathematics teacher at Chauncey High, amid a new policy of reduced staff and higher salaries. Tarleton, with over five years of college work and four years teaching, departs for a position in Hardin County.

Chauncey Clarence Sanders Chauncey-Dover Board of Education R. Earl Tarleton Earl Tarleton Athens County Hardin County

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