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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1937

Page

7

Athens Pair Cards 69 in 18-Hole Medal Play

Athens duo Butch Grover and Mike Heaney shot 32 37 for a 69 best ball in the Southeastern District Golf Association pro am. Colburn and Stiffler were runners up at 72, with several teams tied for third. Grover leads the 36 hole individual championship with a 74 to date and the 1938 tournament schedule includes Senior and driving events alongside banquet awards.

Athens B. T Butch” Grover Mike Heaney Colburn New Lexington Stiffler Jackson Joel Blanton Chillicothe Dutch P d Thomas and Wyrider Beiser Cauley Marietta Grover Heaney Lew Weichman Ferguson Portsmouth Butch W. H. Kettra J. R. Gunning Heaney-Grover Colburn-Stiffler N. L. Jackson Balnton-Reed Chilli Thomas-Burider Beiser-Cauley Chill Evansdew-Shry C’mbr Out

Cappy Ricks Comes To Life On Athena Theater Screen

The Go Getter debuts at the Athena Theater with Charles Winninger as Cappy Ricks and George Brent in a romantic comedy drama. Brent stars as the go getter rival to Cappy’s daughter’s affections, with Anita Louise as the love interest. The film features a notable ensemble and includes a dramatic Macon dirigible disaster sequence.

Cappy Ricks Athena Theater Peter B. Kyne Charles Winninger Cap'n Andy Cappy George Brent Anita Louise George Anita Mr. Kyne Henry O'Neill John Eldredge Joseph Crehan Gordon Oliver

Medalist in Women's Meet Not Bowed by Superstition

Mrs. Edith Begg Goddard of Cleveland led the 18th annual Ohio women’s golf tournament at Scioto CC with an 82, four-time medalist in eight years. She outshot rivals in qualifying, though past years’ match-play titles went to Mary Hauck, Mrs. Larry Nelson, and Mrs. Burt Weil. Dorothy Gardner and Weil posted 85 to trail.

Columbus U.P Edward Goddard Cleveland Scioto Country Club Dayton Cincinnati Goddard Mary Hauck Toledo Larry C. Nelson Burt Weil Scioto

Reds Send Rookie Star to Minors

Cincinnati Reds sent rookie star Jimmy Outlaw back to the minors at Syracuse of the International League after his standout spring and early season play. Syracuse also received outfielder Arnold Moeser, acquired during a roster shortage before Chick Hafey’s return.

Cincinnati U.P Jimmy Outlaw Cincinnati Reds Outlaw Lew Riggs Syracuse Reds Arnold Moeser Chick Hafey

4-H Club Meetings and Upcoming Picnics Across Areas

Sand Ridge hosts thirteen at Sand Run Sunshine Sewers meeting with ten members one initiate Ruth North and guests Ida Mays Bertha Guess prizes awarded next gathering July 14 at Rosa Easterling’s home last club tour ahead. In Canaanville 4-H Busy Bee Sewing Club discusses finished projects and picnic plans for Natural Bridge on July 14. Chase 4-H Club to hold ice cream supper at adviser Mrs Merrill Chase home on July 14.

Sand Ridge Sand Run Canaanville Busy Bee Sewing Club Rachel Crawford Mary Jackson Jean Crawford Phyllis Halbirt Erma Channel Natural Bridge

Gallia County Records Record High Divorces

Mrs. Margaret McCormick, clerk of courts, announces 112 divorces filed in Gallia County in the year ending June 30, a county record.

Gallia Gallipolis Margaret McCormick Gallia County

Cards 6 Pirates 5 Slouis ARRHOA Pitts

The Cardinals beat the Pirates 6 5 in a tense game with Medwick driving in three runs and Weiland adding key hits. Brubaker, Todd, and Martin contributed RBI singles as St Louis capped a late rally.

Slouis Arrhoa Pitts Arrhoa Handly J.brwn L.wanercof Padgett Molwick Suhr Mise Todd Martn Dickshot Dgray Lucas Youngss Teuis Oo Pittsburgh Errora Young Weiland Medwick Oung Brubeker Martin Bruker Moore Weaver P. Wan

New York Beats Philadelphia 8-6 In Defying Rain-Shortened Tilt

New York capitalizes on errors to score eight runs as Joe Moore and Camilli drive two base hits. Philadelphia tallies six with Scharer and Chivass among those charged with errors. LaMaster earns the win over acher, with 2,500 in attendance.

Whitehead LaMaster Browne Whitney New York Esseeeesass Philadelphia Schareth Chivass Rana Bartell Joe Moore Leslie Martin John Moore Camilli Klein Schumacher Tell Jorgens Im Gumbert Chumacher

Varied Program Planned for Rome Grange Meeting

The Rome Grange schedules a Wednesday evening session featuring a mixed quartet opening, readings by Mrs. C H Cope land, and lectures by Dale Richardson on My 4 H Project and Harland Martin. A Grange song closes the program before the gentlemen serve the eats to the ladies.

Rome The C. H. Copeland Dale Richardson Harland Martin Grange

Peace Bandits Force Mennonites to Flee to Alberta

Alta area reports bandits compel about 500 Mennonite families to abandon homes in Mexico and head 2,500 miles north to start new lives in Northern Alberta. About 50 families expected to begin the trek soon with the rest to follow.

Alta Mexico Alberta

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Monday and Wednesday

National League results show St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 5 and Philadelphia 6 New York 3 with Boston at Brooklyn rained out. American Association reports Minneapolis 8 Milwaukee 6 and Kansas City 4 St Paul 2. rain affects Chicago Drain game. Wednesday fixtures include Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston St Louis Washington Cleveland open date.

National Club I. Pet Washington St Louis Eden Philadelphia Foolation Club L. Pet Columbus Nat Minneapolis Tone Toledo Indianapolis Sehen Enee Kansas City Milwaukee Shane Tee ATS Louisville St. Paul St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Association Minneapolis Cincinnati Detroit Washington

Millfield Wins 9-3 as Five Hatched Hurling Shines

Millfield defeated the Columbus Cycles 9 to 3 in a baseball game led by strong pitching from Toth and Halbert. Daugherty Hill and Patton hit for the Millfield offense, with multiple players contributing to the win.

Toth Halbert Millfield Columbu Daugherty Hill Patton Col’s Cycles Abrh Lewis Seeesevecces Sherren Rdaklell Hopkins Bias Aridadas Teenageors & OO Milleteld Abah Daugherty Eeeses St le Winn Hemaley

Cards Gain Ground as Giants Lose in NL Action

In Philadelphia at Baker Bowl the Giants misplayed a triple play but still lost 6-3 to the Phillies who scored all runs in the seventh. Mel Ott was involved in the decisive play as Arnovich hit a liner and Ott’s throw cut down two runners. Ducky Medwick led the Cardinals with three hits in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. Upended activity left several games washed out and the Cleveland-Chicago game postponed.

NEW York U.P New York Giants Chicago Cubs Baker Bowl Philadelphia Phillies Phils Arnovich Mel Ott Ott Martin Norris Bill Terry Bill Klein Pittsburgh Cardinals Pirates Moran Parker Durocher Mize Ducky Medwick Cleveland Chicago

Ex Net Queen Goes to Reno

Ex world tennis champion Helen Wills Moody, a San Francisco broker Frederick S. Moody Jr. husband, may file for divorce after a six week stay at Glennbrook Lake Tahoe resort. Moody reportedly confirms talks with divorce attorney Robert M. Price as speculation swirls. The 1929 marriage followed a Riviera romance after Wimbledon withdrawal.

Corbitt Moody San Francisco Moody California San Francisco Chronicle

Byrd Ship on Display at Great Lakes Exposition

Admiral Richard E. Byrd's 1929 Antarctic expedition ship will be shown this summer at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland.

Cleveland Richard E. Byrd

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