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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1941

Page

7

Last Weeks Of Schedule Favor 'Bums'

Brooklyn led the 11, 2 game advantage intact after a split with St. Louis as Mort Cooper stalled the Dodgers in the nightcap. Cincinnati looms next at Ebbets Field with 30 games left, including three at St. Louis, while the NL tilt produced knock‑about results and the AL saw Boston, Philadelphia, and Cleveland mix wins.

Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Mort Cooper Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Ebbets Field St. Louis Cardinals Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Cooper Peewee Reese Curt Davis Camilli Fred Fitzsimmons Reese Johnny Hopp Reds New York Giants Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Cubs Phillies Giants Bucky Walters Junior Thompson Jim Tobin Pirates Max Butcher Cubs Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Dutch Leonard Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers

Hermi Williams Captures Athens Caddy Championship

Hermi Williams defeated Everett Russ in the final 5 and 3 to win the Athens Country Club caddy championship succeeding Bill Holland. Bill Thompson won the first flight by default as Roger Johnston could not play. A next weekend best ball event for men will pair partners with handicaps within five strokes.

Hermi Williams Athens Country Club Bill Holland Hermi Everett Russ Bill Thompson Roger Johnson

Lemos and Thompson win in Los Angeles card

Richie Lemos outpointed Joey Archibald on points in Los Angeles. Turkey Thompson stopped Knox in the first round in Dayton, Ohio, completing the card.

Los Angeles Richie Lemos Joey Archibald Providence R. I Turkey Thompson Knox Dayton Ohio

Standings Update Across Major League Teams

New York 7 Cincinnati 4. Cincinnati 5 New York 4. Brooklyn 8 St. Louis 3. St. Louis 3 Brooklyn 1 called darkness end of eighth. Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3. Pittsburgh 6 Boston 1. Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4. Chicago 11 Philadelphia 3. Philadelphia 9 Detroit 1. Philadelphia 2 Detroit 1. Boston 9 Cleveland 4. Washington 3 St. Louis 0. Only games scheduled. Association Columbus 8-3 Minneapolis 0-6 Milwaukee 9 Louisville 3 Toledo 0-4 St Paul 4-2.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia America Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Toledo St. Paul National Club Pet Ionesee American Club Pet Acewwenn Creat Ee Philadelphia Ann Seeenne Association Club Pet Kansas City Eos

Lesnevich Seizes 175-Pound Crown In Tough Victory

Gus Lesnevich defeated Tami Mauriello at Madison Square Garden to claim undisputed 175 pound title. He built a clear early lead, scoring knockdowns and damage, then withstood Mauriello’s late surge. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced a rematch to defend the crown on November 14 at the Garden.

New York Gus Lesnevich Jersey Madison Square Garden Tami Mauriello Bronx Mike Jacobs Gus Garden Tami Kid Lesnevich Mauriello

Rutland Social And Personal Notes

Rutland social notices detail Supt. and Mrs. C. O. Chapman in Columbus on business, Kermit Brown and Akron visitors returning home, Carl Denison joining family in Columbus, Roberta Brown accompanying, June Armstrong visiting near Bartlett, Ed Oliver move to Carl Rutherford property, Clyde Mills and Magna Mills visiting, O. A. Pettibone and family weekend in town, Von Stevens aiding B. A. Hoppes while ill, and Harry Williamson family traveling to Columbus for several days.

Rutland C. O. Chapman Columbus Kermit Brown Akron Carl Denison Roberta Brown June Armstrong Bartlett Ed Oliver Bert Vance Carl Rutherford Clyde Mills Magna Jersey City N. J Vernon Mills O. A. Pettibone von Stevens B. A. Hoppes Harry Williamson

Keiser Leads Ohio Pro Golfers in Cincinnati Open

Herman Keiser the Iowa bred Akron pro leads the Cincinnati P G A Open after a 69 68 137 first 36 holes. He sits four strokes ahead of the field and seven ahead of par 144 with a 32 on the back nine in the afternoon. Notables like Maurice McCarthy Jr Byron Nelson Clay Gaddie and Rod Mundy remain within reach as the field tightens.

Cincinnati Ohio Herman Keiser Akron Keiser Iowa Terrace Park Rod Munday Toledo Johnny Malutic Cleveland Nelson

Reds Divide Double Bill With Giants

Cincinnati and New York split a doubleheader as Frank McCormick and Harry Craft led Cincinnati with key hits while Mel Ott homered for the Giants. In the opener Schumacher earned the win over Walters, and in the nightcap Thompson held New York to five hits as Cincinnati pulled away with a late rally.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Ebbets Field Johnny Vander Meer New York Dodgers Kirby Higbe Redlegs New York Giants Giants Dick Bartell Johnny Rucker Babe Young Jim Turner Bucky Walters Walters Eddie Joost Frank McCormick Reds Harry Craft Ernie Lombardi Junior Thompson Mel Ott Paul Derringer Cincinnati Mike McCormick Lonnie Frey PGW F. VicCormick Oh. de Werber Lombardi J. Riddi Concasse TE Danenness CERES Cuenca Ssesne Wise Roe Ada Ak Ddedibas Dobring Sncace Schumacher aRan Lombardia A. Cincinnati Young Ge My F. McCarn Rucker Orengo Jurges McGee Turner Reardon Goetz Conlan M. McCormick F. McCormick Waner Mick Moore Rges Werber Derringer Thompson Ooss Beatin Bowman Sractinaion Frey Craft Ott Hartnett J. Moore Joost Melton

Breezing with Briezts Sporting Quips From New York

In Ebbets Field crowds fill stands as fans balance on beams to glimpse action. George Franck recounts a tale about Norm Standlee being color blind and predicting his own blocking mistakes. Warren Wright plans Whirlaway chasing Seabiscuit’s stud value. Frank Leahy hovers through a subway mishap before a football school. Bill De Correvant leans toward Northwestern and naval service after graduation.

Hugh Fullerton, JR Eddie Brietz New York Ebbets Field Dodgers Dodger John MacDonald Ford Frick National League Larry MacPhail Frick Bob Brumphy Lesnevich-Mauriello Dick McCann The News Warren Wright Whirlaway Seabiscuit Frank Leahy Herald-Tribune Bill de Correvant Northwestern Bill Naval Air Corps Army

Cardinals Recall Five Red Birds

Columbus Red Birds ace Johnny Grodzicki is recalled by the St. Louis Cardinals along with four other pitchers and outfielder Harry Walker. The move follows an optional agreement with the Columbus club announced by Al Banister.

Columbus Johnny Grodzicki Columbus Red Birds American Association St. Louis Cardinals al Banister Columbus Club Murry Dickson Harry Brecheen Preacher Roe Harry Walker

Birthday celebration and social notes in Long Bottom

The piece lists birthdays and gatherings of Mrs. Sarah Norris and relatives across several towns. It notes Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star picnic with 25 attendees at Mary Matlack’s home, cafe style lunch, ice cream and singing. It also reports military enlistment, promotions, and visits among local families.

Long Bottom Sarah Norris Maude Brooks Columbus Josephine McKee Marilyn Marion Laura Barnett Freda Bean Guysville Mary Matlack Donald Matlack Racine Order of Eastern Star O. E. German Pittsburgh Floyd Spence Carol June Maude Spence Pomeroy Gerald Violet Chester Virgil Roush Jack W. F. Hawley Cincinnati Paradise Island N. C Helen Christy Akron Mildred Matlack John P. Andrew U. S. Army

Many Attend Rites For Mrs. Antie

Out of town mourners crowded the service for Mrs. Charles Antie of Trimble Heights held last Friday afternoon. Relatives traveled from Mansfield Mansfield area and several towns including Somerset Columbus Athens Guysville Nelsonville McConnelsville Rollo Canaonville Murray City Amesville Chillicothe Hamden Millfield and Hollister among others.

Guysville George Wilkes Glen McDaniel A. F. Antle Howard Ferry Scott Neutzling Harlan Antle John McLeod Ruth McLeod Athens Dow McCune Nelsonville Harriet Kittle McConnelsville Jessie Poston Sam Vincent Glen Potter Amesville Richard Enlow Chillicothe S. A. Cunningham Douglas Brown Hamden Bart Petiit Guy White Vern White Carl Dunkle Millfield Arthur Hodgson Leona McLaughlin Hollister

Beech Grove Church Hosts Large Homecoming Gathering

Glouster Beech Grove Church drew visitors from Columbus Zanesville Corning Glouster Akron New Lexington and Hemlock for its annual homecoming. Rev Miles Hoon preached The Art of Inheritance theme. A basket dinner followed and the fourth Sunday in August was set for next year. Local attendees included Dave Roberts and 33-year homecoming veterans Wil lis Williams Hemry and others. Mr and Mrs G Z Swett of Elco Nevada toured various cities visiting relatives.

Corning Dave Roberts

Community Notices From Delaware And Columbus

Mrs Irene Bossack of Delaware Ohio visits Mr and Mrs M M Bryson Miss Maxine Smith stays with relatives in Columbus Misses Maxine and Dorcas Burns return to Columbus after visiting their mother Mrs Mary Burns and sister Wahnetta Betty Mandry heads to Girard High School duties in Girard The Withams visit Logansport Indiana Mr and Mrs Jane Radcliffe Albany visits Bishopville and Mr Victor Norris Guests of J M McDonald Jimmie Richards wins Ohio State Fair trip with subscriptions to a Columbus newspaper He travels with sister Helen to visit their father employed in Columbus A A Gessell and A B Orme plus Delmar Gessell celebrate 83rd birthday at State Fair Frank Graves Belle West Virginia visits Broad Street homes with Mrs Agnes Murphy and Miss Ann Murphy of Columbus

Irene Bossack Delaware Ohio M. M. Bryson Maxine Smith Columbus Maxine Dorcas Burns Mary Burns Wahnetta Betty Mandry Girard Girard High School Don Witham F. E. Bennett Logansport Ind Jane Radcliffe Albany J. M. McDonald Bishopville Victor Norris Ernest Williams Juanita Sadie Williams John Cook West Virginia Jimmie Richards Albert Richards Helen Remai A. A. Gessell A. B. Orme Delmar Gessell F. T. Graves Belle W. Va Frank Yocum Broad St Tommy Carter Agnes Murphy Ann Murphy

Back Pay Received By Local Teachers In Glouster

Glouster Public School superintendent Thomas W. Figley received a state check for 7231 dollars last Saturday. The payment covered two months of teachers salaries in arrears, leaving one month still unpaid.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Glouster Public School

Parents of daughter Conoway name birth announcement

Mr. and Mrs. John Conoway welcome a seven pound girl born Saturday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Markins of No. 10 and Mr. and Mrs. Porter Conoway of local.

Glouster John Conoway Ed Markins Porter Conoway

Death of Mrs. William Stiles Hamilton at 72 in Columbus

Mrs. William Stiles Hamilton 72 died at her home 402 S Nelson Rd Columbus Aug 23. She was daughter of William Stiles born 1812 in Pennsylvania and pioneer of Athens County. She was last of five children with siblings Alice Rebecca Elizabeth Edward and Charlie Stiles predeceasing her.

Sharpsburg William Stiles Hamilton S. Nelson Road Columbus

Young Child Burned in Preserves Explosion

The three year old son of Mr and Mrs George Smith of Front Street was severely burned on the face chest and right arm Tuesday evening when a can of hot preserves exploded during canning. He received first aid from Dr E LeFever and was taken to his grandparents home on Walnut Hill for care. Also noted is the birth of a son named Kenneth Leroy to Mr and Mrs Elmer Orme at Trimble on a recent Saturday with grandparents listed as Mrs William Moody of Hollister and Mr and Mrs Sam Orme of Trimble.

Glouster George Smith Front St E. LeFever Walnut Hill Howard Moody Margaret Orme Dayton Kenneth Leroy Elmer Orme Trimble William Moody Hollister Sam Orme

Willing Workers Class to Meet in Glouster

The Methodist Church group will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Gertrude Pride s home on South High Street for an evening session.

Glouster The Methodist Church Gertrude Pride South High St

Baseball Leaders Highlighte Various Major Stat Totals

Williams of Boston and DiMaggio of New York lead in runs batted in and hits respectively while multiple players set marks in doubles triples and home runs. Keller Camilli and Riddle top batting and pitching lists with notable totals across the leagues.

Williams Boston DiMaggio New York Travis Washington Keller Case Kubel Chicago A Gomez Camilli Brooklyn Frey Cincinnati Riddle

Indians Drop Ninth In Loss To Red Sox 9 4

Cleveland falls to fourth place after miscues and clutch hitting by Boston. Dick Newsome allows eight hits and drives in three runs as Boston builds lead with a four run rally late. Heath homers for Cleveland and Weatherly and Keltner contribute, but Bagby takes the loss with 13 hits surrendered in 7 2 3 innings.

Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Johnny Babich Redskins Steve Gromek Roy Weatherly Boston Dick Newsome Red Sox Tribe Jeff Heath Heath Oscar Grimes Jim Bagby Clint Brown DiMaggio Ae Williams Cabasinae A Accongden Camadtianne Newcomne Newsome TOU Np Nccodsand Boudreau Weatherly Campbell, If ORE FE Caccwanue Keltner Hemsley Basby bRosenthal Campbell Brown Pytlak L. Newsome Cronin Foxx H. Newsome Tlak Grimes Dean Bell Bagby Grieve, McGowan Quinn

Pickering sisters honored with Sept. 1 picnic at Roadside Park

SHARPSBURG An all day picnic is planned for September 1 at Roadside Park near Barlow to honor Pickering sisters Emma Lambert Ida Shoenburg er Iva Crevist on and Ethel White formerly of California. The item lists several local social visits and a funeral at Mt Hermon Church for Mrs. Marie Jones of Pennsville with interment nearby.

Sharpsburg Roadside Park Barlow Pickering Sisters Emma Lambert Ida Shoenburger Iva Creviston Ethel White California B. E. Armstrong Floyd Becker Pollyanna Armstrong Marietta June Armstrong Rutland George Hanson Bessie Aldrige Frank Dale New England Marie Jones Pennsville Mt. Hermon Church Myron Keney Delbert White Columbus Ned Keney Camp Nelson Denis Hanson Charles Caldwell Glenn Arthur North Lathrope George Sheldon Athens Warren Hanson William Male Glouster Howard Croston Rosa Miellemier C. B. Kern

Alexander's 144 Tops Amateur Field At Omaha

Stewart Alexander, a 23 year old former Duke player, leads the National Amateur medal play with 144 after two rounds at the Field Club, aided by a 77 after an opening 67. Johnny Goodman warns players to favor pars over bold pins as conditions deter many from par play.

Omaha Johnny Goodman Johnny Goodman Stewart

Kanauga Sunday School Class No 2 Meets at Home

Kanauga Sunday School Class No 2 was hosted by Mrs. W E McDade with eleven members present. Scripture read by Mrs. Alice Perry and lunch served. several local visits noted including Mrs Hannah Hanes’s fall and subsequent treatment at Gallipolis Clinic. 65 attended Sunday School.

Washington, D. C Charleston Leslie Deem Columbus Charles Deem Lawrence Julius Chandler

Trimble Church Ladies Aid to Meet August 28

The Ladies Aid of Trimble Methodist Church will gather Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Armol Rainey. The event invites members to attend and participate in church activities.

Glouster Trimble

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