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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

7

Five Yankees Start In All Star Game Lineup

Cronin tabbed five New York Yankees for the All Star Game, matching up against Buck Newsom’s potent Cardinals in St Louis. Red Ruffing will pitch, with four Yankees backing him as part of a lineups shakeup that also seats Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack from Cleveland. The crowd of 33,000 expected fair skies and a near ninety degree day as debates over lineup choices continued.

ST. Louis Joe Cronin American League All-Stars New York Yankees Joep Cronin Yankee Louis Buck) Newsom Detroit Tigers Boston Washington Chicago Denr Lou Boudreau Ray ‘Mack Cleveland Low Finney Boston” Red Sox McKechnie Ruffing Frank ‘McCormick Reds Cardinals Johnny Mize McCormick Barney McCosky Detroit Rip Radcliff Browns Dixie National League

Charges Dropped Against Boxer Harry Thomas

The Illinois State Athletic Commission found no substantiation for fixed fight charges against heavyweight Harry Thomas after an eight month inquiry. It said evidence failed to prove prearranged outcomes in his bouts with Max Schmeling and Tony Galento, and that Thomas declined to testify or provide statements.

Chicago Twe _nols State Athletic Commission Max Schmeling Tony Galento Harry Thomas Thomas Chicago Tribune Schmeling New York Galento Philadelphia Tribune Arch Ward

Plains Victory at The Plains Field over Hemlock

The Plains edged Hemlock 76 in a high school baseball game highlighted by Bob Nelson’s strong pitching and Haddox’s four hits. Nickolas, the Athens ace, starred for Hemlock, while Nickolas also pitched for The Plains, with Garrison, Reed, and Blanton among notable players. A follow-up doubleheader is scheduled for Sunday and Monday at 2:30 p.m. at The Plains field, with first pitch at 6 p.m. for the 69 and 70 era teams.

Plains Bob Nelson Plains Nine Hemlock Haddox Coley Nickolas Athens Mike Heaney B. T. Groy Erm Gloster the Plains Dutch Reed Joe Blanton Chilicothe Francis Dar Cauley Marietta Ued Plains Mas Sharpe Jackson Conta Milwaukee Corbitte Manis OlRom Nelson Ocean Seber OlSarri O Witham Dickinson Apultyor Ol Mcator Gashi Ss & Columbus RM Walker Nein Boling Aimendon Jones Nickolon Triple Beatty LE Gist Cooper Sarris Nickoles Hucheses Serre Mickoles Siaiosky Milwaukee Pittsburgh Fritzie Zivie Columbus Sturdy Hitch-Harris Repass White Tunis Makosky Makocky Dickneon Orang Weater Ashlea McCul- Westerville Wester- Lee Atville High ‘School

Funeral for 13 year old Harriett Hunter at Sugar Creek

Harriett Elizabeth Hunter 13 daughter of Jess and Bertha Hunter of Sand Ridge near Chauncey died Saturday after an appendectomy. Funeral at Sugar Creek Community Church with Rev Gilbert Courtney. Burial in Augustine Cemetery. Survivors include parents three brothers and two sisters. Flower bearers and pallbearers named. She attended Sugar Creek and Chauncey Schools. Large turnout despite the distant funeral.

Chauncey Harriett Elizabeth Hunter Jess Bertha Hunter Sand Ridge Chauncey Marietta Hospital Stout Funeral Home Ter Elvin Weekley Chaunncey Sugar Creek Community Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Albert Bertha Mae

Chauncey Thompson entertains weekend guests

Chauncey and Mrs. Thompson hosted weekend visitors at their May Ave home including Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Trout with children Bobby and Donnie of Newport Kentucky and Mr. and Mrs. James Stanley with children Bobby and Dickie of Akma. Also Ba Tarleton and family visited the Tarleton home with Mrs. Butler joining to return home after visiting since Tuesday.

Chauncey Joe Thompson May Ave Bernard Trout Bobby Donnie Newport James Stanley Dickie Akma Trout Stanley Thompson

Murray City News Briefs

Murray City July 8 reports Vacation Bible School begins Monday under supervision of the Painter at Senaylvania and Mus Stauffer a Metholst教育 educator. Local families attend gatherings with Wanda Luz Gotta Geneva Nie and others. Civic events include a Friday public school program at the Meihous Church and a Sunday dinner. George Kinnison enlisted in the United States Navy. Virginia Lanning travels with Ed ward Driggs family to Columbus for nursing training. Notables visit, families appear from Milford Rockport and Columbus as residents share news of illness travel and community activities.

Rogram Meihous Church Tatunday Carlige Keeton Howe Andl Tee Carl “Sohne Dau Anton Floyd Vare Clarence Garner Jobs Mary Ann James Ries Seston Jesse Kidd Marion Clare "Prince Geneva Milford Mich Docs Barney Penn Samuel Ponn George Kinnison Leslie Kinnison United States Navy Virginia Lanning Smart Edward Driggs Columbus Renfro Valley Great Smoky Mountains Norris Dam Blue Ridge Mountains Skyline Drive

Breezing Along With Briez By Eddie Breitz

New York AP column notes Farley’s Wall Street patrol to raise millions to buy the Yankees. A farm-club accounting rush hints at air in the air. Barrow’s 300 shares valued around 400000 dollars. Farley may keep Barrow as GM and Joe McCarthy as manager. Also mentions superstitions of ball players, Dopey Dean groomed for Washington role, Connie Mack’s Porter Vaughan projection, Gabby Hartnett’s stance, and Feller naming five dangerous AL hitters including Gehringer Wright Radcliff DiMaggio and Williams.

Eddie Breet NEW York Farley Wall Street Zephyrs Ed Barrow Barrow Joe M'Carthy Ralph Guldahl San Diego Cal Dopey Dean Charlotte N.C al Schacht Washington Connie Mack Porter ‘Vaughan U. of Richmond Mose Grove A’s Gabby Hartnett Feller Bob Feller Charlie Gehringer Tatt Wright Rip Radcliff Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Y Foxx Bobby Doerr

Cincinnation Medallist in Local Golf Tourney

In Hannibal Missouri a golfer named Robert Howell reportedly played 270 holes in one day, averaging 35 strokes per round and using six caddies. Cincinnati women golfers gather for early rounds at Losantiville Course while local business notes mention beverage sales and season ticket figures as the state tournament shapes up.

Hannibal Missouri Mark Twain Robert Butch) Howell Cincinnati Ohio Losantiville Yankees Phily Hark Lamon Rallis Mer Jimmy Burt Welle Shell| Solve Ith Gu Thenis Dorothy Gardner Steubenville Dayton Tom Meany New York P. M Carel Sherrets Dixie Walker Coshocton Janet Shock Dixie Virginia Boos Cleveland

Chauncey Area Residents Attend Funeral and Visits

Chauncey and nearby towns saw a flurry of activity as relatives from Nelsonville Chauncey Lima and Athens gathered for Harriett Hunter's funeral. Guests included Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger Mr and Mrs Wiliam Horn and Mr and Mrs Edward Sauer. Additional visits connected Alpha Beckler Hazel McCafferty Addie Tippett Stella Witham and Minnie Stalder. Betty Jane McCune ill with chicken pox in Sand Ridge.

Auacrx Bryan Nelsonville Chauncey Harriett Hunter F. H. Staffinger Wiliam Horn Salem Edward Sauer Athens Marguerite Cooke Boyer Lima Alce Cooke Brice Ohio iChauncey Alpha Beckler Hazel McCafferty Addie Tippett Stella Witham Minnie Stalder Marietta Tha' Pendergrass George Gardner Ray’ Gardner Betty Jane Kenneth McCune Sand Ridge

Chauncey opens new establishment at Converse Street

Announcement reports the opening of a new business by E. T. Aull at 1 Converse Street Chauncey with a formal opening Thursday July 11 at 6 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Abdella announced the event and the rebuilt building. E. T. Abdella and son William of Chauncey and Nyman Joseph of Athens were in Columbus on Friday.

Chauncey E. T. Aull Converse St Abdella E. T. Abdella William Nyman Joseph Athens Columbus

National standings and yesterday's results summary

Brief recap of standings with no games scheduled. Mentions Toledo and St Pauls, Indianapolis and Minneapolis, with Wayne schedule notes and league alignment.

Association Iy Toledo Loulavite Stinneapolis St. Paul's Indianapolie

Missives from Pennsville Social Roundup

Pennsville notes recount Sunday visits among Williams Click Hall Kennard and Deweese families with picnics and a music party at Hoop home. Out of town guests from Stockport Marietta Reynoldsburg and Columbus. News includes birth Davey Dee to McPeak Coler and marriage Glenn Scott to Mable Sees with reception details.

Jess ‘Hoop Mra Will Ridgrey Stockport Hiatt Goda VanFossen Marietta Paul Burcher Matt Starling Reynoldsburg Burcher Ohio State University Davey Dee Leonard McPeak Freda Coler Mable Sees Glenn Scott Methodist Stev. C. B. Lees Lila Scott Dale ” Scott Scott Washington D. H. High School Ism Emmett Scott Pennsville High School Fred Wilson Memorial Hospital C. V. Davis Claude and Galen George Dougan Columbus

All-Star AA Scribes Pick Seven For Blues Clash

The American Association All-Stars, led by seven Minneapolis Millers, set to face the Blues at Ruppert Stadium in Kansas City on July 17. The team includes players from Columbus, St. Paul, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, and Kansas City, with replacements due to host-city selections and recent roster changes.

Columbus Minneapolis Millers American Association All- Stars Kansas City Ruppert Stadium Columbus Red Birds St. Paul Saints Indianapolis Alans Milwaukee Brewers de Madden Louieille Association Chapter of Baseball Writers Teapolis Gerald Priddy Mr Paiglish St. Pauly Dick "West Harry Brecheen Hob Logan Art Herring St Pah Fand Bernie Mona Sohn Vinder AllStar Blues All-Stars Priddy Johnny Lucadello Toledo Gene Geary Mine Neapolis Saltagever Jimmy Bucher Walkex Cooper Red Birdy Riddle Tor Bonham Lindell Bob " Kline Milwaukee Elon Hogsett Minneapolis Tom Sheehan Mineneapolis Woodrow Wiliams Louiseville Ted Gulite

Irbiston Beaten by Glouster Team in Striking Sunday Match

Ames Wantel Joppa Joppa defeated Letart by a score of 115 to secure a victory as the Toppa team Sunday. Teams desiring games are asked to write Lester Barber, Long Bottom, Oy Rid.

Ames Wantel Joppa Joppa Letart Lester Barber Long Bottom Oy Rid

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