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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

7

Yesterday's 1 Results Across National and American Leagues

Yesterday's scores show Chicago 1 Cincinnati 0 and Boston 12 New York 1 in national play. American results include Cleveland 5 Chicago 4 Detroit 5 St Louis 2 Boston 11 New York 1 and Washington 9 Philadelphia 4.

Natio Chicago Cincinnett Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Pittsburgh American New York Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville National Cf

Mrs. Wallace Injured In Fall at Home

Mrs. C. F. Wallace was injured falling down stairs at home Monday. Rushed by ambulance to White Cross Hospital X rays showed no skull fracture. She was unconscious until Tuesday morning with family at her side.

Glouster C. F. Wallace White Cross Hospital

Reds Fall 1-0 To Cubs In Twin Bill Loss

The Cincinnati Reds, leading the league and famed for doubleheaders, lost 1-0 to the Chicago Cubs as Claude Passeau shut them down. Derringer took the loss after allowing five hits to Leiber’s RBI single in the fourth. Rhine landers still five games ahead. Dodgers lost again.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Whitey Moore Milkman Jim Turner Bucky Walters Reds Big Bill Lee Vern Olsen Portsider Cincinnati Claude Passeau Rhinelanders Passeau Paul Derringer Cubs Billy Herman Hank Leiber Derringer Werber M. McCormick Becy F. McCormick Lombardi Cialt Canmscaan Daly Adwesdew Herman Gleeson Nicholson Wonura Saunwakences Warstler Te Passeau Tiwari Leiber Frey Hack Bonura Pitti Pene de Derringer Agy Passeau Amee Reardon Goetz Tendance

Sand Rock Home Coming Announced

Sand Rock M E Church announces its annual home coming on Sunday August 25 starting at ten in the morning with a children's program and noon basket dinner. Afternoon events begin at 1 30. Also notes recent visits and family news among local residents and relatives. A son named Jack Lloyd was born to Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy. grandparents listed from Ellensboro and this city.

Sand Rock M. E Ora Reasoner Lancaster B. O. Townsend John Felton Wellsburg W. Va Wells van Dyke Ogg John Parsons Federal Valley Church Mary Parmiter Edith Noble Stewart R. J Leila van Dyke Athens Harry Brawley J. E. Parmiter Ralph Frash Her‘mon A. B. Christman Glouster Marvin Murphy Jack Lloyd George Murphy Ellensboro Herman Jones

Catholic Action Guild Chicken Supper Sat Aug 17

Catholic Action Guild sponsors a chicken supper at the American Legion Hall. Serving begins at 4 p m. Proceeds support parish activities and community aid.

Glouster — Catholic Action Guild American Legion Hall

Skeeter Dickey Chooses White Sox Over Yankees

George Dickey, nicknamed Skeeter, agreed to join the Chicago White Sox after being sold by the Oklahoma City Indians. The 25 year old catcher batted .319 this season in the Texas League and is praised for his arm and pitching handling. He said playing with his brother Bill would be unlikely due to stiff competition.

Oklahoma City New York Yankees Chicago White Sox George Dickey Bill George Skeeter White Sox Oklahoma City Indians Portland Yanks Giants Boston Red Sox Ping Skeet

1930s Baseball League Leaders Summary

Batting Rowell of Boston leads with 339, Frey of Cincinnati 83 runs, McCormick of Cincinnati 88 RBIs, Herman of Chicago 139 hits, McCormick 33 doubles, Ross of Boston 12 triples, Mize of St Louis 29 home runs, Reese of Brooklyn 15 steals. Fitzsimmons of Brooklyn 122 pitching wins, Radcliff of St Louis 350 batting average, Williams of Boston 95 runs, Greenberg of Detroit 105 RBIs, McCosky of Detroit 149 hits, Boudreau of Cleveland 41 doubles, McCosky and Finney of Boston and Keller of New York 13 triples, Foxx of Boston 29 home runs, Case of Washington 26 steals. phpan Newsom Detroit 15-2.

Rowell Boston Frey Cincinnati F. McCormick Herman Chicago Ross Mize St. Louis Radcliff Williams Greenberg Detroit McCosky Boudreau Cleveland Finney Keller New York Foxx Case Washington Phpan — Newsom

Birds Within One Game of Second Place

In the American Association a three team scramble shapes the flag race. Kansas City lost again leaving eight and a half games ahead of Minneapolis, which sits one game ahead of Columbus and the Red Birds. Louisville swept Minneapolis 9 to 5 and 3 to 2. Columbus beat Milwaukee 5 to 0 and 7 to 2. Toledo beat Kansas City 6 to 5 after an 11 inning win over Indianapolis 7 to 6.

American Association Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Red Birds Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul

51 Players Tee Off in Pony Tourney at Athens Country Club

A field of 51 golfers will compete in the season's third Pony Tournament at Athens Country Club on Sunday. The event is split into morning and afternoon flights due to size, following a Stag Night auction attended by about 100 members. Morning and afternoon pairings list the players and start times across two sessions.

Athens Country Club

Reese Breaks Bone in Heel in Dodgers Setback

Dodgers suffer a season setback as star shortstop Pee Wee Reese breaks a bone in his left heel sliding into second. The loss to the Phillies followed Ducky Medwick's slump as the team slips toward third or fourth place with only a month left in the race.

Associated Press Dodgers Freddie Fitzsimmons Ducky Medwick Pee Wee Reese Medwick Reese Louisville Phils

Workers to Register at Glouster Tonight

A meeting will be held in the Glouster high school gymnasium at 7 PM to register both skilled and unskilled workers. The event aims to connect applicants with defense contract plants facing shortages, with interviews to follow registration. The United Mine Workers of America assist the Reemployment Bureau in linking men to current and upcoming openings.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America

Glouster Area Personal News Roundup

Glouster residents and friends update on travels visits and family shuffles. John Bryson of Cleveland begins new Woolworth Co. post while family tours Cedar Point and Sandusky. Mrs. Bessie Miller Rose and daughters visit Cleveland with the Palda and Miller families. Edna Ruth and Jane Andrews finish three week Akron trip. Buckeye Lake outings involve the Enlow and Cunningham families. Mrs. Kenneth Ford and two children visit Broad Street kin. Mrs. Bailey’s health gradually improves. Sadie Williams plans a two week vacation starting Sunday with sister Mae Dunnett visiting Elyria and Columbus before returning.

John Bulloch E. K. Bryson Mary Isabel Cedar Point Sandusky John Bryson Cleveland Woolworth Co Bessie Miller Rose James Palda William Miller Edna Ruth Jane Andrews Akron Richard Enlow Chillicothe S. A. Cunningham Juanita Buckeye Lake Cunningham Cottage Kenneth Ford Huntington Long Island Ford Fannie Bailey Broad St Bailey Sadie Williams Mae Dunnett Elyria John Gatchel Columbus Everett Dunnett

Religious Services and Evangelistic Meeting Held Nearby

Glouster announces regular Church of Christ services with Bible School at 9 a.m. and worships at 10 15 a.m. C E Societies at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p.m. Evangelist Harry M Wilson of Pine Bluff Ark conducts meetings at Ferndale Church of Christ. he previously led in Ludlow Texas. Loyal Women's Class meets at 7 30 p.m. tonight in church social rooms.

Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Methodist Church Sunday School Epworth League Ferndale Church of Christ Harry M. Wilson Pine Bluff Ark Rev. Wilson Glouster Church of Christ Ludlow Texas

Water Use Reaches 105000 Gallons in Glouster Last Saturday

Glouster reports the highest daily water consumption of the year at 105000 gallons last Saturday based on city water plant data. Officials note several days exceeded 80000 gallons, but Saturday marked the first time 100000 gallons were surpassed. The water supply and wells continue to meet demand satisfactorily.

Glouster

J T High School to hold meeting for football hopefuls

Coach Mayo Anderson of J-T High calls last year’s players and other hopefuls to meet Monday at 7 p m in the J-T gymnasium. New equipment and a practice schedule will be distributed and season plans discussed. J-T squads have won three league championships in four years.

Glouster Mayo Anderson J-T High School J-T

Breezing With Briez by Eddie Briez

New York gossip column notes Larry MacPhail’s Puerto Rico trip to set up a thawing deal for next year. Ted Williams discussed while Spencer Scott Farnham hustled after a near miss. time in Goshen delays caused by a Minneapolis owner missing a deadline. Skating pro Ollie Haupt shifts to pro circuit. Gargan visits, St. Denis and Jacobs split. Freddy Corcoran cites Snead marriage as stabilizer. Wisconsin football to be smallest Big Ten squad. Ward says Dempsey might fight fourth-raters. Umpires eyed for NL. Medwick urged to skip first pitch. Ebbets Field Club forms. Maurice Tillett quips about a Singapore bar. Washington fans eager to return park to the Redskins.

New York Larry MacPhail Puerto Rico the Brooks Red Sox Ted Williams Theodore Spencer Scott Ollie Haupt, Jr St. Louis Sonja Honey William Gargan Hollywood Freddie Fitzsimmons Dodger Walter St. Denis Demon Mike Jacobs Freddy Corcoran Sammy Snead Freddy Wisconsin American Association Ernie Stewart Hal Weafer Ebbets Field Club Joe Medwick Detroit News Maurice Angel

Vitt Sends Feller Against Browns To Shatter Jinx

Indians use pitching ace Bob Feller to counter the St. Louis Browns in Cleveland with Auker starting for the Browns. Feller aims to extend his perfect record against St. Louis while Allen finishes a four game winning streak for Cleveland. Attendance around 5,000 as pennant fever grows and Cleveland considers stadium expansion with World Series tickets surge.

Cleveland Indians Bob Feller St. Louis Browns St. Louis Oscar Vitt Feller Browns Elden Auker Tribe Vitt Harry Eisenstat Joe Dobson Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Lou Boudreau Roy Weatherly Johnny Allen al Milnar Detroit Milnar Chicago Allen Cincinnati

Mrs Rolland Hoffman Undergoes Major Operation

Tillie Gibbs Hoff man underwent a major surgical operation Thursday morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mr Hoffman and Mrs Am rose Gibbs accompanied her to the hospital.

Rolland Hoffman Tillie Gibbs Sheltering Arms Hospital Hoffman Amrose Gibbs

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