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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1938

Page

8

Shadowed figures and detectives in baseball questioned

Mitch’s Musings argues there is no future for professional detectives in baseball. Jed Marvin McCarthy cites that detec tives are useless for team success and that relying on snooping is a losing strategy for club owners. He dismisses the idea that 'The Shadow' influenced Iron Mike Coch rane, calling it an overblown joke.

Mickey Mickey Codie Detroit Jed Marvin McCarthy Chicago Daily Times Hawkshaws Detroit Tigers Mickey Cochrane McCarthy Weather Bureau

Injured In Fall At Howell Home In Gallipolis

Mrs. Howell wife of County Prosecutor John W. Howell sustained a sprained ankle and severe bruises after a fall at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Howell. She is able to be about with crutches and no bones were broken.

Gallipolis

Armstrong Beats Ambers In Thriller For Lightweight Title

The Madison Square Garden bout ended in controversy as Henry Armstrong retained the lightweight title after a 10 round slugfest that left Lou Ambers bloodied and crowding for a rematch promoted by Mike Jacobs. Judges split, referee favored Armstrong, and the crowd booed the verdict amid a war of attrition.

Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Ambers Armstrong Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden Marty Monroe George Lecron Bill Cavanaugh United Press

Hartnett Still Boss of Cubs Despite Office Ease

Chicago star Gabby Hartnett speaks as manager about thumb injury, benching players for rest, and keeping Grimm’s rules intact. He praises Dizzy Dean’s spirit and backs a pennant race, noting Pittsburgh’s pitching woes and potential streaks for Demaree and Herman as key factors in a tight race.

George Kirkley Chicago U.P Leo Charles Lee Gabby) Hartnett Chicago Cubs Hartnett Maree Collins Charlie Grimm Dizzy Dean Pal Dan Pittsburgh Pirates Ean Demaree Herman

Standings and scores from a midweek baseball card

Detroit defeated Chicago 4 to 2 as Gehringer and Kuhel drove in runs and Kuhel swiped two bases. Knott took the loss for Chicago while Spreads and Ross contributed, with 9,200 in attendance. National League results show Cincinnati over Chicago and Boston topping Philadelphia, while St Louis beat Pittsburgh and New York downed Brooklyn.

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Reds Triumph 8 4 Over Cubs in Eight

Cubs fall 8 to 4 as Berger McCormick Craft Galan Reynolds drive in two each. Russell struck for Chicago and Walters held Reds. Walters credited with win, Page the loser. Attendance 12,088 paid, 16,200 ladies.

Russell Cime inMatice Icsececsseeves Lombardi Surers Berger McCormick Craft Galan Reynolds O'Dea Myers Frey Myers Frey Cincinnati Chicago Walters Schott Page Prench Goodman

Brooklyn and New York Edge In Low-Scoring Baseball Game

Brooklyn bumps New York 4 runs to 2 in a tight contest. Cissell and Myatt drive key hits while Melton outsduel Posedel as Brooklyn outhits 7 to 6 and plates the decisive runs in the later innings. Stainback and Durocher contribute with RBIs and Myatt homers for the visitors.

Rhiyn Rosen Moore Hudson Phelps Danninge Pressnel Brainbek Ripple Camilliille McRthy Cissell Laveetoth Bartelles Durther Melton Brown Rogers Posedelp a-Cuyler Hassett Campbells Posedel Cuyler Brooklyn New York Bartell Etto Stainback Myatt Ott Cissel Durocher McCarthy Pressnell Bitrike Presnell Preasnell

Gallia WCTU Pushes Gallipolis Beer and Wine Vote

Gallia County WCTU plans a November referendum in Gallipolis City and townships on beer and wine sales. Petitions are circulated for the election board to call a vote, aiming to restrict beer and wine sales near the city while not banning liquor outright. The Gallipolis branch, led by Mrs. J T Hall, promotes the drive. In a separate notice, the Kerr estate sale of a Third Street residence is announced for August 30, with proceeds aiding charitable funds managed by local ministers.

Gallipolis Gallia J. T. Hall H. W. Cherrington Harry Maddy C. D. Kerr Third Near Court St Col H. B. Ecker Masonic Lodge

Red Sox Win Two First Game Summary

Philadelphia and Boston clash as the Red Sox take the opener behind strong hitting from Finney and Foxx, while Wilson earns the win for Boston. Cronin and Cramer contribute key RBIs as Philadelphia struggles with late errors and baserunners.

Ton Sperry Cramer Cf Mosca Vosmik Finney Foxx Havesc Cronin Johnson Ohigginst Amblerss Doerr Parker Desauiesc Casterp Mayes Caster Peacock Pier Philadelphie Boston Wilson

County WCTU Pushes Dry Referendum Movement

Leaders of the Temperance Union urge townships and residents in the county to join the larger effort to abolish alcohol. Preparatory work and petition circulation have been quiet but are now public. A county WCTU meeting at the local Methodist Church Monday will explain referendum plans and speed up circulating dry petitions.

Temperance

Evangelist Dr Howell Opens City Tent Meeting

Dr Krin Howell of Gallipolis and musical director F D Borland of Pittsburgh opened evangelistic meetings last night in a Washington School tent. The campaign is expected to last over two weeks with city and county ministers assisting in the work.

Gallipolis Krin Howell F. D. Borland Pittsburgh Washington School Worf

Poston ABEWOR Phils. apRAO DiMager 2 11 O Jordan

Phillies game summary with line scoring, batter names, and fielding notes. Mentions Poston ABEWOR DiMager Jordan Cooney and others. Includes pitching details, bases on balls, home runs, and fielding plays, with attendance noted.

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Gallia Couples Awarded Marriage Licenses in Kentucky

Gallia residents Glen W. Lawrence 26 and Mary Lucille Morris 21 of Gallipolis received a license to wed in Louisa Kentucky. Marcel Adkins 23 and Mavis Neal 21 of Vipton were granted a license at Greenup Kentucky.

Gallipolis Glen W. Lawrence Mary Lucille Morris Louisa Marcel Adkins Mavis Neal Vipton Greenlp

Ducky Dunn Named Toledo Waite Backfield Mentor

Claire C. Ducky Dunn once a fullback at Ohio U has been appointed backfield mentor at Toledo Waite High School He will also coach physical education and swimming after a successful season as coach at New Marshfield last year.

Ohio University Claire C Ducky” Dunn Ohio U Toledo Waite High School Dunn New Marshfield

Doanville Baseball Tops Floodwood Again

Doanville's baseball team defeated Floodwood 13 to 3 Tuesday evening. Manager James Ossman started with six innings from Doanville's new right handed pitcher and Donald Tignon pitched the seventh. Doanville has lost only four games this season. teams seeking games should contact manager James Ossman.

Doanville Floodwood James Ossman Donald Tignor James Ossman

Start Plans For Territory Celebration In Gallipolis

Committees for the Northwest Territory Celebration in Gallipolis on October 10 are forming. J Paul Mossman serves as general chairman with headquarters at 435 Second Avenue. Dann O Taber is named director. A French cinque centime souvenir coin is proposed and merchants plan a Trading Post sale.

Gallipolis Northwest Territory J. Paul Mossman Daughters of the American Revolution

Yankees Idle But Increase League Lead

The Yankees rest on their lead as the St. Louis Browns won 10-7 over the Cleveland Indians. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings to maintain a five game edge. The Giants defeated the Dodgers 4-3, the Cubs fell to the Reds 8-4, and the Bees blanked the Phillies 3-0 in rain-shortened action. The Red Sox swept the Athletics 4-3 and 5-0, while the Tigers took both ends from the White Sox 4-3 and 3-2 with key late runs from White and Gehringer.

Chicago U.P New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Lloyd Waner Johnny Rizzo New York Giants Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Ira Hutchinson Boston Bees Phillies Tigers

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