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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1937

Page

12

Schmeling Eyes Return as Farr Title Shot Looms

In a complex bout of boxing politics Max Schmeling lets Tommy Farr challenge Joe Louis while pondering Berlin glory. Schmeling rejected a $300,000 tax free offer and aims to avoid a Louis rematch, possibly aging out of the heavyweight scene by next June. Factoring in tax relief and strategic moves, Schmeling seeks national hero status in Germany without risking Louis exposure.

Max Louis Tommy Farr New York Max Schmeling Joe Louis Schmeling Smoky Joe Farr Jim Braddock London Frankfurter Berlin International Boxing Union British Board

Yankees Crush NL In All Star Clash Eight Five At Griffith

American League hitters pounded Dizzy Dean and King Carl Hubbell as New York Yankees led the AL to an 8 to 5 victory over the National League at Griffith Stadium. Lou Gehrig powered four RBIs with a homer and double. Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey contributed key hits. Dizzy Dean admitted a costly mistake after Gabby Hartnett profiles.

George Kirkley Washington U.P Stardust Griffith Stadium Roosevelt Dean Hubbell Cy Blanton Pittsburgh Fang Joe DiMaggio Ingo Grissom Walters Vernon Gomez Amy Bridges Mel Harder Lou Gehrig Ean Mungo Gomez Bill Dickey DiMaggio Joe Medwick Dizzy Dean Gabby Hartnett Hartnett Gehrig Dizzy Gabby Bill Terry P.waner Pisette Herman Cubs Vaughn Medwick Mize Giants Mancuso Bartell Rds Cielanton Rapo n-Ott Reds D ¢-Collin Oubsaoange Indians É Dickey Yanks West Browns F Gomer Po Bridges Tigers P Harder Bridges Gehris Rolfe Gehringer Dickey P. Waner Gents Gomes Brid Pais Janton Averill Man Inn Harder Nenes Blanton Gris Innin Nin McGowan Pi Quinn A.L Pinelli Barr N.L Joe McCarthy Yankees Nationals

Fragmentary Bank Statement Excerpt With Deposits and Securities

An OCR fragment shows United States government obligations and other securities, deposits with Federal Reserve and other banks, cash items, and deposits including individuals and businesses. It lists a capital account of $1,556,428.90 and balances totaling $1,426,262.52 with $250,000.00 in a reserves line.

United States Federal Reserve Bank

Bait Fishing for Trout by O Warren Smith Tips

O Warren Smith describes bait fishing approaches for trout using worming and grasshoppers. He favors fly gear with live baits, notes rod choice for brushy streams, and stresses patient reeling and reading where fish lie. He mentions minnows frogs and a mouse as baits tried, but notes limited success.

O. Warren Smith

Junior High Victory Sparks Big Yankee Win

Johnny Mize started and two quick hits slipped by him as Rip Collins would have handled them. The Yankees dominated with seven of eight RBIs and five of eight runs, led by Gehrig Rolfe and Dickey doubles with Gehrig homer and a Rolfe triple. Gomez earned the win with McCarthy directing. the team collected 13 hits and made two errors.

Johnny Mize Mize Rip Collins Yankees Gehrig Rolfe Dickey Gomez

Eleven Chauncey Students Attend Church Youth Conference

Eleven students from Chauncey and surrounding churches traveled to Marietta for the annual Church of Christ youth conference. Rev. Gilbert Courtney served as dean of men. Graduates included Betty Jane Courtney and Thelme Fierbaugh, marking completion of a four-year program.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Marietta Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Courtney Charlies Crosser Hazel Raber Margaret Addington Phyllis Antle Ellis Earich Zane Kasler Trimble Clara Hilderbrand Doris Mulpas Taylor Ridge Nellie Belle Cannon Kelma Fierbaugh Greens Run Thelme Fierbaugh

Outdoor Q and A service from North American Sportsman's Bureau

Note invites readers to submit hunting fishing and outdoor questions with a stamped self addressed envelope. Requests direct queries to the North American Sportsman's Bureau at Wrigley Building Chicago or to the newspaper office for replies.

North American Sportsman's Bureau Wrigley Building Chicago Lil

Landings Schedule Noted for Major Cities

National league game list shows matchups including New York at Brooklyn Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis Philadelphia at Boston American league games featuring Washington at New York Cleveland at Detroit St Louis at Chicago and Boston at Philadelphia

National New York Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Boston American Washington New York Cleveland Detroit National Club St. Atae Washington Enaee Minneapolis Tees Oledo Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Aay Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Payl Toledo Riday

Rookie Shilling Drives Milwaukee to Big Victory

Milwaukee rookie Jim Shilling blasted home runs in the first and eighth innings with the bases loaded and drove in eight runs to spark a 21 to 13 win over St Paul. The eight RBIs risk tying an American Association record for most RBIs in a game.

Shilling Milwaukee Columbus U.P Jim Shilling Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland Indians St. Paul Saints Ted Gullic John Winsett Toledo

Drought Sees Limited Rain Near Morgan and Cheshire Areas

Morgan and Cheshire Townships reporter Harlan Fulton, a farmer from White Oak and Poplar Ridge, notes a 3 to 4 square mile area receiving no rain for two weeks while surrounding regions see showers. Pastures scorched gardens affected and corn crops yellowing.

Gallipolis Harlan Fulton White Oak and Poplar Ridge Morgan Cheshire Fulton

Association matches listing across cities and teams

Columbus plays Indianapolis, Louisville hosts Toledo, Minneapolis faces Kansas City, and St. Paul meets Milwaukee in a regional association schedule.

Minneapolis Millers Louisville Mud Hens Millers Kansas City Vic Sorrell Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Ed Heusser Minneapollis St. Paul Milwaukee

Odorless Skunk Wins Top Prize at Kiwanis Pet Show

A West Hartford owner Jean Gibney’s odorless skunk captured the blue ribbon as the outstanding pet at a Kiwanis club pet and dog show in New Britain Conn. A goat took the second prize.

New Britain Conn Jean Gibney West Hartford Kiwanis Club

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