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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
7
Tom Swope of the Cincinnati Post argues farm system use narrows the edge of rich teams. He notes Giants Cubs Pirates lost dominance to chains, and asks what would happen if baseball chains were wiped out by law.
The Athens Bobcats seek a seventh straight win against Miami Reds at Ohio University gym. Bill Trautwein leads a strong lineup with Harry McSherry back in action and Frankie Baumholtz chasing a new scoring record after a 29 point effort at Oxford.
The piece compiles Q and A on Frank Moran and Frank McCormick plus a discussion of early baseball history. It recalls Moran’s current Los Angeles status, a Pinochle rule yes, McCormick’s 209 hits, and a narrative on pennants from 1900 to 1925 plus the impact of Branch Rickey and chain baseball on the Cardinals and Reds.
Trimble Grange No. 1830 met with Allen Boudi in charge. York Grange degree team conferred first and second degrees on 13 candidates though two were ill. Sixty members attended with social hour and refreshments by women of Trimble Grange. Next meeting is Saturday night March 2.
The Athens High basketball team aims to end the season strong against Middleport as Gallipolis clinches the title race. Center Bill Walters from Middleport and Athens star Bill Poling will lead the projected lineups in tonight’s decisive matchup on the Athens court.
Anaheim born Benny McCoy, the 23 year old rookie signed by the Philadelphia Athletics, describes himself as lucky and learning. He cites offers from Washington Cincinnati and Pittsburgh before accepting with Oakland. teammates back him and hope he proves a true big leaguer rather than a flash in the pan.
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 58 to 52 and Toledo beat West Michigan 55 to 47. Other results include Illinois 87 over Wisconsin 35 and Purdue 25 over Michigan 17.
Gallipolis Gallia Academy, after a narrow loss to Middleport last week, defeated Pomeroy 39-20 to secure second place in the Southeastern standings. Johnnie Gwinn led with 18 points while Chester Sealey added 13 as the defense held Pomeroy to limited scoring through three quarters. Mt Zion 0 Zenners 2 forfeit noted. county basketball tournament and band concert cause Thursday games to be postponed to next week.
Seattle couple Albert and Mrs. Ax, senior psychology students at the University of Washington, live aboard a 26 foot sloop named Alone moored in Seattle harbor to save on living costs. They fished last summer to fund their education and spend only 3.50 dollars monthly on their tented boat home.
Jack Padley an All-Ohio halfback and Tony Furst an All-Ohio tackle from the University of Dayton signed with the Detroit Lions. The disclosure came today and marks two Ohio players joining the NFL club.
Purdue beat Michigan 25 to 17 to extend its Big Ten lead as Ward Lambert’s defense first approach continued to dominate. Illinois 37 Wisconsin 35 and Ohio State 58 Northwestern 52 reshaped the standings amid late-season tight races. Joe Stampf led Chicago to its first conference win 35 to 42 while Harold Shapiro and Dick Klein highlighted the scoring efforts for Illinois and Northwestern respectively.
Chauncey and Mrs. Fletcher Boudinot of Millfield marked their 30th anniversary on Sunday Feb 18. Teamed with the Heffkens of Glouster, they shared honors as Cris Boudinot hosted a three course chicken dinner with Valentine table decor and an pink white anniversary cake.
Sammy Snead, from Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, tops the 36 hole standings at the Western Open in Houston with a 143 total after a 68 second round. Clayton Hefner and Leonard Dodson each shot 68 to move within three of Snead, who posted a 75 first round. Byron Nelson withdrew from the event.
A delegation from the Church of Christ Parish including Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble churches with pastor Rev. Gilbert Courtney attends revival services at 7 30 pm in Athens First Christian Church assisting Rev. Paul Runk of Zanesville and Rev. Neil Crawford. The American Legion organized in Paris in 1919.
Rev Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers officiated at the funeral of H W Hoffman age 56 formerly of Murray City who died in a Cleveland hospital. Services were at Jager Funeral Home with many relatives and friends present. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Mattice of Walpole Township turns 102 on February 8 and Mary Sayles of Waterford reaches 99 last Saturday. Both life events drew notice in The Simcoe Reformer with photos and congratulatory messages from notable figures. Sayles resides with her son J J Walters. Mattice lives with daughter Mrs Freeman Sternaman.
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers organizes a benefit party at the K of P Hall on Wednesday February 21 at 8 pm. Local members invite the community to attend. Proceeds support union activities and member aid.
Revival services continue nightly this week at Millfield M. E. Church led by Pastor Rev. Samuel Elsen. The public is invited to attend.
The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey M. E. Church will hold a church quilting event all day Wednesday at the Chauncey church.
Ohio basketball teams with unbeaten regular seasons include New Philadelphia in Class A and Smithfield in Class B. The field heads to the state tournament in Columbus after regular-season upsets and standout scorers like Roger Phillips and Jim Weber.
Chauncey area families report illness with Chauncey residents Barbara June and Fritzi Hanning of the Alfred Hanning home ill. David, a Chauncey grade school third grader, has been absent for several days, and Irene, a senior, has recovered from influenza.
In Columbus Jack Budley Walker, 16-0 Negro heavyweight from Columbus, beat Cleveland veteran Eddie Simms over 12 rounds though not by knockout. Referee Jack Dempsey scored five rounds for Walker, four for Simms, three even, as Dempsey arrived late due to weather to referee. A 5,500 crowd awaited the fighters late into the night.
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