Reds Sweep Phils in doubleheader to extend NL lead
Cincinnati wins 3-2 and 7-1 as Jim Turner and Lloyd Moore spin strong outings. Frey and Lombardi homer in opener, Moore allows only one Phils runner to reach second aside from a brief fourth inning flurry.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Philadelphia Phils
Johnny Hutchings
Ike Pearson
University of Missouri
Phils
Hutchings
Bucky Walters
Philadelphia
Jim Turner
Lonnie Frey
Ernie Lombardi
Kirby Higbe
Lloyd Moore
Moore
Walter Beck
Willard Hershberger
Clyde Small
Bill Werber
A Bragan
Atwood
Higbe
aWarren
bMonchak
POA Werther
Nsuso
Goodman
McCormick
Lombardi
Arnovich
Warren
Turner
Stewart
Barr
Magnerkurth
Poa Werber
Frey
Hershberger
Ob Arnovich
Ee Joost
Ee Moore
Ssatan
Satan Acumen
Klein
Werber
Craft
Bragan
Schulte
Joost
Phila- McCormick
Leseandelphia
Fete
Beck
Smoll
Small Joost
Rizzo
Small
Amires
Magerkurth
Jimmy Roach Retains Ath ens City Tennis Title
Jimmy Roach defended his Ath ens City Singles championship by defeating Elzy Wood 6-4 6-3 in the final. Roach previously beat Liggett 6-3 6-3 in the quarter finals and Al Nellis 6-2 6-2 in the semifinals. Wood beat Levitsky 6-1 6-4 before eliminating Ruth Lewis 6-1 7-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Roach
Athens City
Elzy Wood
Roach
Wood
Liggett
al Nellis
Levitsky
Ruth Lewis
Baseball standings and results from yesterday and Tuesday games
Standings show Cincinnati and Philadelphia games with several doubleheaders and end dates. American Association results include New York, Chicago, Columbus, St Paul, St Louis, and others with scattered scores. Tuesday schedule lists Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis and more across leagues.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Uis
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
St. Paul
Olumbus
Kansas City
Louisville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Louis
Association To Honor Umpire and Sports Writers at All Star Game
Two veteran figures will be honored at the American Association seventh annual all star game in Kansas City. George M. Trautman will present engraved watches to George A. Barton and William J. Guthrie. Guthrie will serve as umpire in chief as injuries threaten other stars.
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Columbus
American Association
Kansas City
George M. Trautman
George A. Barton
Minneapolis Tribune
William J. Guthrie
Guthrie
International League
Tom Sheehan
Minneapolis
Kansas City Blues
Dick West
Indianapolis
Walker Cooper
Bob Reis
St. Paul
Gil English
McNeill Captures New York State Clay Courts Crown
Don McNeill, Kenyon College star and No 3 national, won the New York State clay courts title by defeating Frank Guernsey 6-1 6-1 3-6 6-3. The pair then won the doubles crown over Elwood Cooke and Bob Harman 6-2 6-3 6-3. McNeill heads to Baltimore for the Maryland State and Middle Atlantic sectional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Guernsey
Don McNeill
McNeill
Kenyon College
Guerney
Guernsey
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Bob Harman
Oakland
Cal
Baltimore
Fitzsimmons reaches 200th victory in 16 year career
Freddy Fitzsimmons, at age and girth, earns his 200th win in a 2-0 four hit shutout for Brooklyn over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Dodgers split a doubleheader, dropping the first game 6-2, but stay in step with the pennant pace behind Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Christy Mathewson
Fitzsimmons
Lefty Grove
Red Ruffing
Ted Lyons
Carl Hubbell
Fitz
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Friday Night Bridge Club Meets in Millfield
In Chauncey the Friday night Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs Garnet Blower of Millfield. Jessie Smart led with high score, Eleanor Sharick was second, Bertha Sanders had the low, and Helen Sanders took the travel prize. Eileen Leake attended as guest player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Garnet Blower
Millfield
Jessie Smart
Eleanor Sharick
Bertha Sanders
Helen Sanders
Eileen Leake
Margaret Simpkins
Elizabeth Patton
Berithe Sanders
Athens doubles tennis tournament opens this week
Athens City doubles event starts Tuesday at the high school courts with 13 teams. Seeded Roach Robertson and Oliver Nellis lead the draw. First round matches with varied start times set the stage for knockout rounds through Friday finals.
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Athens City
Roach and Robertson
Oliver
Nellis
Wagner- Worthman
Fuller-Wilson
Roach-Robertson
Levitsky- Nolfi
Hess-Peckham
Lewis-Sturm
Miller-Bancroft
Pickenslpartner
Wood
Poling
Liggett-Gerchow
Keys-Pistino
Oliver Nellis
Columbus Downs St Paul In Extra Innings Baseball Game
Columbus defeats St Paul 9 to 8 in ten innings after trading runs early and late. White earns the win, Earley the loss as pitchers exchange hits and errors raise the suspense in a high scoring contest.
Hostak Risks 160-lb Title Against Zale
A boxing program this week features three champions with only one title at stake. Al Hostak defends the middleweight crown against Tony Zale in Seattle in a 15 round N B A title bout. Zale upset in a prior non title bout. The card includes Arm strong Jenkins in a 12 round 140 pound bout at the Polo Grounds Wednesday.
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NEW York
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Polo Grounds
al Hostak
Seattle
N. B
Tony Zale
Gary
Ind
Zale
Irving Eldridge
Tommy Spiegal
Uniontown
Joe Fontana
Charley Warre
Chicago
Mike Gamiere
Cleveland
Gene Ward
Newark
N. J
Petey Scalzo
Maxie Fisher
Garfield
Johnny Juliano
Paterson
Pablo Dano
Mike Piskin
Freehold
Norman Hardman
Toronto
Joe Boscerino
Stranton
Wally Hicks
Canada
Pine Bluff
Ark
Bob Sikes
Bill Comiskey
West Haven
Conn
Julie Kogan
New Haven
Benny Cartagena
Vic Dellicurti
Frankie Cavanna
Columbus
Johnny Whiters
Pontiac
Mich
Jack
Buddy) Walker
Waterbury
Sonn
Dick Turcotte
Ernest “Cat” Robinson
Antonio Fernandez
Chile
al Franklin
Jersey City
Norman Rubio
Albany
N. Y
Danny Tauriello
Hollywood
Cal
Tony Chavez
Red Green
Butte
Mont
Henry Woods
Carlos Miranda
California
Vander Meer Victor Again Shines For Indianapolis
Johnny Vander Meer held Milwaukee to no runs as Indianapolis beat the Brewers 8 to 0. The Indians also won 5 to 2 behind Bob Logan in the nightcap as Vander Meer notched nine strikeouts and drove in three runs. Louisville dropped to fourth after losses to Kansas City 5 to 4 and 8 to 1. Minneapolis swept Toledo 5-2 and 9-1 as Columbus moved into third with twin wins over St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Vander Meer
Indianapolis
Vander Meer
Indians
Milwaukee
Bob Logan
Bejma
Stumpf
Newman
Reis
Morgan
Caiva
Twignenen
CGY
Acowense
Hitchcock
Tichacek
Sherrill
Rue
Thaweepae
Gerlach
Sturdy
Herring
Walker
Jones
Bolling
Triplett
Aing
Schlueter
St. Paul
Columbus
Paulsen Wins Golf Tourney at Athens Country Club
Gaige Paulsen won the Class A Point tournament at Athens Country Club scoring 48 points aided by a 39 on the back nine, narrowly beating John Algeo who had 44. George Lantz and Tom Hoover Jr. tied for third with 41 points, while Class B leaders Duke Hayes and Roger Humphrey both finished 35 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaige Paulsen
Athens Country Club
Paulsen
John Algeo
George Lantz
Tom Hoover Jr
Duke Hayes
Roger Humphrey
Jerry Sisler
Dick Noble
Clark Dailey
Virgil Conkey
Don Barstow
Bob Littler
J. E. Bailey
Littler
Breezing Along with Briez New York Tattler
Eddie Mead's hoax about Henry Armstrong's weight trouble backfires and costs publicity. Eleven Yankees six pitchers face shipment next winter. Joe Louis dominates Chicago Negro exposition photos. Ted Williams eyed as bait by Red Sox if bunting slips. Bobby Jones taunts golf crowd as 1928 echoes resurface. Mike Gonzalez tabbed by Drebinger as a versatile boss candidate. Lee Savold vs Billy Miske Jr. and Buddy Knox vs Jorge Brescia headline regional bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Armstrong-Jenkins
U. of Iowa
Chicago
Joe Louis
Boston Papers
Ted Williams
Red Sox
World Powers in FluxHeadline Echoes of Return and Fight
A snapshot of postwar vigor with Marshall Petain once again at the helm in France and Winston Churchill returning to leadership in Britain. The piece notes Jack Dempsey boxing anew and Bobby Jones drawing attention in golf as a sign of renewed international interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Petain
France
Churchill
England
Jack Dempsey
Bobby Jones
Ex football star coaches at Schofield Barracks Honolulu
Monk Meyer, a former football star, coaches the gridders at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu. Frank DeMaree, the Giant outfielder, draws crowds in the West wearing a red white and blue sports coat as fans sing God Bless America. Mike Jacobs falters against Joe Louis Max Baer in Chicago amid hostile press.
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Monk Meyer
Schofield Barracks
Honolulu
Frank DeMaree
West
America
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Chicago
John Root Hopkins Story From Atlanta Reveals Long Career
An Atlanta man identified as John Root Hopkins is featured in a retrospective piece detailing his many years of work and impact. The narrative outlines his career milestones and community involvement affecting local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root Hopkins
Atlanta
Lower Plains Church All Day Program Set
Zion Church Lower Plains announces an all day meeting with a basket dinner on Sunday July 21 closing the year for Pastor Rev Melvin Dunn of Wellston. Morning afternoon and night services include Sunday School preaching. Rev Guss Graham Chauncey and Rev Fred Fields Athens will preach.
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Chauncey
Zion Church
Lower Plains
Melvin Dunn
Wellston
Guss Graham
Fred Fields
Athens
Sunday School Class Birthday Celebration at Zion Church
The Zion Church Lower Plains Sunday School class led by Mrs. Mabel Swartz held a birthday theme last week. Games and prizes honored James and Mary Christian Adalyn Barstow and Mrs. Swartz. Refreshments were served as members and guests attended.
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Chauncey
Mothers Jewels
Zion ‘Church
Lower Plains
Mabel Swartz
James
Mary Christian
Adalyn Barstow
Swartz
Donna Barstow
Helen
L. D. Christian
Dorothy
Thelma Gabriel
Wilma
Thelma McHarg
Norma Jean Hamilton
Curtis Calendine
Lois Barstow
Junior Currens
Mrs
Maurice Currens
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey District social scene highlights visits and guests. Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville stayed with sister Emma Gabriel in Lower Plains. Russell Ally party from Ashland Kentucky visited Roy and Elizabeth Gabriel. Elizabeth Hawk vacationed in Columbus. Annie Hawk now in Chicago with daughters. Leslie Davis family returned to Mentor after visiting Tillie Anderson. Ida Hill and others from Millfield spent Friday in Columbus. Bert Reeves and son Lawrence visited Chauncey. Willoughby Mahion Bradshaw from Willoughby, formerly Chauncey, visited Mabel Howard's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lizzie Barber
Nelsonville
Emma Gabriel
Lower Plains
Russell Ally
Ashland
Roy Gabriel
Elizabeth Hawk
Columbus
Robert Hawk
Annie Hawk
Chicago
Leslie Davis
Mentor
Tillie Anderson
Ida Hill
Eleanor Sharick
Bertha Sanders
Edith McDaniel
Millfield
Bert Reeves
Lawrence Reeves
Mahion Bradshaw. Willoughby
Mabel Howard
Jessie Fulton Hosts Millfield Needle Club Evening
Mrs Jessie Fulton will host a needle club gathering Wednesday night at her Millfield home for members, continuing a local social tradition.
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Chauncey
Jessie Fulton
Needle Club
Millfield
Council to Meet Chauncey Tonight at Seven
An adjourned Chauncey Council meeting will convene tonight at 7 o'clock. The session aims to address local issues and public business in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Council
Burr Oak Briefs
Burr Oak notes: Delcie Spencer and children spent the Fourth with her mother Laura Dew. Faye Ivers visited New Lexington last Saturday. William McDonald of Columbus dined with H. C. Weaver family. Harry Wagner and child from Elyria visited the Wag ners and Philips Brown family. Brice Westfall and child from Dayton visited Hollister and Hatfield families. Seba Post was in New Lexington Saturday.
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Dayton
Eli Westfall
Hollister
John Holland
Hatfield
Seba Post
New Lexington
William Baker Dies in Indiana at 56
A letter to Mrs. Julia Kimletz from Chauncey, Indiana chief Ira Resler reports William Baker age 56 died in Bicknell on March 28. Born in Wellston Ohio he was the son of the late Hugh and Carolyn Baker of Chauncey. He leaves wife Nannie Elliott Baker, two sons, one brother and two sisters.
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Chauncey
Julia Kimletz
Ira Resler
Bicknell
Ind
Kimletz
William Baker
Wellston
Ohio
Hugh and
Carolyn Baker
Nannie Elliott Baker
Torch Ladies Aid Society Meets After Scheduling Change
The Torch Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Ona Russell hosting, rescheduled from Thursday due to the funeral of Mrs Virginia McDonald. Funeral services for Mrs Virginia McDonald were held Thursday at the Methodist Church with Reverend Nicholas officiating.
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Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society
Ona Russell
Virginia McDonald
Virinnia McDonald
ErnestDonald
Lee Road
Methodist Church
Nicholas
Athens
Uhat
Parkersburg
Leemsickiey
Goldie Gladwell
Lawrence Buckley
Robert
Fannie Cole
Marion
Everett Buckley
Little Howing
R. D
James Barton
Lyda
Thelma Baker
Lillie Watson
D. P. Watson
Charles Green
Billie Anderson
Sydney Brown
Coolville
Marietta
Laud Buckley
Sacog Ja
Lee Buckley
John Shanks
Howard
Jacob Lyons
Methodist Chu
Reedsville
Floyd Richards
Fanny Dewees
S Coleman
F. D. Shaffer
Woodrow Shaffer
Poston Softball Team Beats Chauncey 9 2
The local softball team defeated Chauncey Tuesday evening by 9 to 2. They host Nelsonville CCC here Sunday at 2 30. Mr and Mrs Arthur McCoy Athens R C visited Ashby Bradbury Sunday. Mrs Audrey Wilson is ill with Helen Tompson helping care. Rev Robert Purrington led the Community Church service Sunday evening with Capt Toal filling in during his vacation.
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Poston
Chauncey
Nelsonville CCC
Arthur McCoy
Athens R. C
Ashby Bradbury
Audrey Wilson
Helen Tompson
Robert Purrington
Purrington
Toal
Church Army
Explosion at Sugar Camp mine kills two in Ward West Virginia
An explosion believed caused by a gas pocket at the Sugar Camp mine of the Kellys Creek Colliery Co. in Ward West Virginia on Saturday killed two men and burned four others, none seriously.
League Leaders List Highlights Baseball Standouts
Wright of Chicago leads batting with 362 runs while Williams of Boston and MecCosky of Detroit top the runs batted in with 74. Finney of Boston has 109 hits and 11 doubles tied with Rheenberg of Detroit for doubles. Foxx of Boston hits 20 home runs. Case of Washington swipes 17 bases. Newsom of Detroit goes 18 1 as pitcher. Danning of New York clocks 347 batting, Hack of Chicago and Frey of Cincinnati share 56 runs. Herman of Chicago collects 100 hits. Hack of Chicago leads doubles with 27 and Ross of Boston has 9 triples. Frey of Cincinnati steals 11 bases. Fissimmons of Brooklyn tops pitching with 8 1 could indicate wins.
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Williams
Boston
MecCosky
Detroit
Groeenberg
Finney
Rheenberg
McCosky
Foxx
Case
Washington
Newsom
Hack
Chicago
Frey
Cincinnati
Danning
New York
Herman
Ross
Mike
St. Louis
Bible Class Meeting Notice in Millfield Church
Chauncey Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday night July 19 at the home of Mrs Lena Martin in Trimble. Mrs Viola Howard leads. Birthday anniversaries of Mrs Nancy Sanders and Mrs Ida Hill will be observed. Members meet at Mrs Mable Mingus's home for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha
Millfield
Indians Drop Game as Boudreau Drives In Four
Cleveland loses to Washington 6 to 5 in 11 innings after Lou Boudreau hits in four runs post leadoff move. Series foe Detroit slips in standings as Joe Dobson takes his fifth loss and Al Smith remains atop the Cleveland mound staff with nine wins. Buddy Lewis seals the winner for Washington in the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland Indians
Lou Boudreau
Indians
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Joe Dobson
al Smith
Nats
Ken Keltner
Johnny Velas
Buddy Lewis
Senators
al Milnar
Joe Krakauskas
Sid Hudson
Boudreau
Trosky
Bell
Mack
Keltner
Hemsley
Smith
Wouson
Eusen Ken
Ennssenia
Monte
Dew
Bloodworth
Wmrdseedue
POST
Carrasquel
Chapman
Weatherly
Chase
Ferrell
Bonura
Lewis
Potahl
Myer
Dobson
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Wwe
Eenee
Washington Tt
Tion Club
Minneapolis Weene
Association To Honor
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McLeod
Sam Pnr
Dendeone
Cooeg
Canccene E
Cooder
Q Hitchcock
Vieumcinne
Beddingfield
Bucher
Barrett
Clifford
Schluet
Frasier
Earley
Dickson
Taylor
White
Tf Taylor
Earin
Hostak
Victor Again
THE
Breezing
Brietz
By Eddie Brietz
Virginia Military Institute
John
Columbia
Jimmy Foxx
Armstrong
Jenkins
John Drebinger
Mike Gonzales
Miguel
Cardinals
Gabby Street
Frank Frisch
Ray Blades
Billy Southworth
Lee Savold
Billy Miske, Jr
Buddy Knox
Jorge Brescia
Lower Plains Church
Chauncey District
Indiana
Torch Ladies Aid Society
Wright
Danning, New York
Pitcching
Fissimmons
Bruck's
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