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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

11

Breezing Along with Britz

In a Giants Park showdown Lew Jenkins outpitched with a three round burst showing mix of Feller and Gomez. Danning and Armstrong delivered solid defense as Dillinger tops Middle Atlantic League in steals. Hitchcock notes NL batting under .300 era signals pitcher friendly times.

New York Harry Danning Lew Jenkins Giants Hennery Armstrong Bobby Feller Lefty Gomez Hennery Armstrong Texas Lew John Dillinger

Giants’ Bill Terry to reorder batting and enforce discipline

Bill Terry, the Giants’ manager, says he will change the batting order and discipline players by docking pay when they do not follow his methods, signaling a firm hand from now on.

Bill Terry Giants

Armstrong Delivers Stopping Blow To Jenkins In Sixth Round

Henry Armstrong defeats Lew Jenkins in a non title bout at Polo Grounds in six rounds. Jenkins is knocked down six times, finishing dazed and bogged as Armstrong shows calculated offense to seal the win. Jenkins remains lightweight champion.

New York Henry Armstrong Lew Jenkins Polo Grounds Jenkins Arthur Donovan Armstrong Hymie Caplin

League Leaders Highlights from Baseball Season

The season’s top performers include Wright of Chicago for batting with 61 runs by Williams of Boston and Greenberg of Detroit at 77 RBIs. Finney of Boston leads with 109 hits while Greenberg and Hack headline doubles, and Foxx hits 20 homers. Newsom of Detroit leads with 18 wins and 1 loss.

Wright Chicago Williams Boston Greenberg Detroit Finney McCosky Foxx Case Washington Newsom

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meeting Teems with Guests

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Bolin with many members present. A potluck dinner followed readings by Bessie Goodin and Grace Lynch. The next meeting is set for Aug. 1 at Sade Brooks’ home.

Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Anna Bolin Sade Brooks Kate Wood Daisy McKinley Ella Wood Marie Swartz Beulah Cordray Bessie Pugh Kate Brooks Lola Goodin Bessie Goodin Cora Brooks Corda Patrick Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Blanche Gwinn Louise Hanning Grace Lynch Jean Patrick E. R. Bolin C. C. Bolin Joe H. J. Russell Milt McKinley Edward Pugh Larry Pugh Bert Towsley Earl Goodin George Bolin Donna Cecil Bolin Bea Bolin Howe Brooks Harry Russ Russ Arch Markins Harrisonville June Whaley Darwin Frank Pugh Emma Robinson Cherry Ridge Harold Jones Chauncey Pearl Wood Mary Hanning Athens Mike Charles Brooks Pearl Howard Brooks Lillie Milliron Earl E. A. Dixon George Milliron James Wood Edward. Brooks

All Stars Top Blues 5 3 in Odd Baseball Night

In Kansas City the AA All Star team defeated the Blues 5 to 3 before 18 499 fans. A bizarre eighth inning featured catcher John Riddle making two quick outs at the plate and Ab Wright driving in two runs on a bases loaded hit. The scoring included two Kansas City runs in the fourth on four walks and an error.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues William Guthrie John Riddle Blues Ab Wright Minneapolis Roberto Estalella Riddle Wright Estatella

Coonville Wildcats Split Twin Bill At Kimberly

The Coonville Wildcats dropped the opener 5-4 due to an error but bounced back to win the nightcap 8-0, shutting Kimberly out. They schedule a Friday game in Deanville at 6 p.m. Interested teams should write Junior Taylor in New Plymouth, Ohio.

New Plymouth Coonville

Carpenter Personal And Social Notes

Mr and Mrs D V Cummings and family attended an all day church meeting at Limrick last Sunday. Mr and Mrs O R Sams and son Athens spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr and Mrs R S Vale. Eddie Lou Howery was a Saturday night and Sunday guest in the J E Radekin home. Mr and Mrs G B Radekin and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leslie Hoffman at Salem Center. Mrs Martha Mace visiting her nephew Mr Ostin McGonnagle and wife Bolis Mill. Mr and Mrs Edward Wise and daughter Youngstown arrived Monday to visit Mr and Mrs H J Steward. Mr Steward returned with Mr Wise Tuesday to Pine Lake near Youngstown where Mr Wise is keeper for fishing. Mrs Wise and daughter remained with Mrs Steward. Mrs Maggie Farabee Columbus is here visiting sister Mrs Dayton Steward. Mr and Mrs Ed Harvey, Mrs Cynthia Cummings and family, and Mr and Mrs D V Cummings and family enjoyed an ice cream supper at the home of Mrs Carrie Webb on Monday evening. Rev Emory Rhodes of Creola will preach at Wales Mills Church Sunday evening.

Carpenter D. V. Cummings Limrick O. R. Sams Athens R. S. Vale Eddie Lou Howery J. E. Radekin G. B. Radekin Leslie Hoffman Salem Center Martha Mace Ostin McGonnagle Boliis Mill Edward Wise Youngstown H. J. Steward Steward Mr. Wise Pine Lake Mrs. Wise Mrs. Steward Maggie Farabee Columbus Dayton Steward Ed Harvey Cynthia Cummings Carrie Webb Emory Rhodes Creola Wales Mills

Tribe Banking On Sam Hale To End Slump

Sam Hale, filling the hot third base slot for injured Ken Keltner, led Cleveland with two hits in an 18 inning, 4 3 loss to the Yankees as he seeks to halt a batting slump and help the Indians regain first. Feller allowed six singles over 18 frames in a game the Tribe dropped after holding a late lead. Hale's defense and offense contrast with Keltner’s, while Milnar to pitch as Cleveland tries to even the series.

NEW York Sammy Hale Cleveland Indians Ray Mack Tribe Ken Keltner Oscar Vitt Indians Yankees Hale Champs Keltner Detroit Tigers al Milnar Spurgeon Spud) Chandler Bob Feller Monte Pearson Cleveland Yanks Feller Babe Dahlgren Rollie Hemsley Red Rolfe Dahlgren Jeff Heath Hal Trosky Lou Boudreau Cleveland AB RH POA Chapman Weatherly Boudreau TOGA Necnencis Liceccue DiMaggio Henrich Oetae Pearson Pee Heath Trosky Dickey Pearson Selkirk Mack Crosetti Gordon

Nature's camouflage marvel the walking stick insect

The walking stick insect showcases extraordinary camouflage as a bird can land beside it and fail to notice its presence, highlighting nature's intricate adaptation.

Indians Perfect Canoe Design Reborn in Canvas Model

The text asserts that despite modern skill, the white man has not improved the Indian canoe design. Birch bark coverings gave way to canvas, yet the overall lines and model remain the same, underscoring enduring traditional craftsmanship.

Reds edges Bees in night game for victory

Cincinnati seven nines edged the Boston Bees 4 3 on Oct 1 as Paul Derringer earned his 12th win. Manuel Salvo with hot clout and a ninth inning sacrifice bunt mishap sparked the finish, while Willard Hershberger doubled to start Cincinnati’s decisive frame and scoring chances stayed tight late.

Cincinnati Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds Deacon Bill McKechnie Paul Derringer Manuel Salvo Bees Manuel Harry Craft Reds Willard Hershberger Lee Gamble Derringer Brooklyn

Cross Homer Delivers in 7th for Milldeck Shoes Victory

Vance Cross hit a bases loaded homer in the seventh to lift Milldeck Shoes to a 7 4 win over Evans Food Market in Athens Softball League action. Cross also pitched well, yielding only five hits.

Vance Cross Milldeck Shoes Evans Food Market Athens Cross

Liberty Hill Social And Personal Notes

Liberty Hill residents report visits and gatherings. Rodney Reynolds and Ralph Smith of Highland joined Douglas Smith family. Hyde and LeFever families traveled to Big Bottom Park. Forty relatives gathered at Douglas Smith’s home. Wallace Carpenter from California visited Anna Carpenter. Edith Roush and her children from New Vienna and Ed Smith of Highland visited James Smith. Will Hanson family and Wilma Hanson of Roseville spent time with Edith Cantor in Harvey and Jamita Ralph and Dick Mason visited Harmony.

Liberty Hill Rodney Reynolds Ralph Smith Highland Douglas Smith Charles Hyde Ad LeFever Glouster Big Bottom Park Wallace Carpenter California Anna Carpenter Edith Roush New Vienna

Birth of Linda Lee in Albany area noted

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Elliott announce the birth of a ten and a half pound daughter named Linda Lee on Saturday. Several local residents are listed as visiting and hosting such as Mrs. S. R. Crossen, Blanche Henry, and Mrs. L. H. Stanley with various relatives and friends in Albany, Athens, Mt. Pleasant and Zanesville.

Baseball standings and results from yesterday

Cincinnati 4 Boston 3 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 1. Philadelphia 3 St Louis 0. New York at Pittsburgh postponed by rain. New York 4 Cleveland 3 13 innings Boston 8 Detroit 3. Boston 8 ee 5. Washington Chicago 2. St Louis at Philadelphia postponed. All Stars 5 Kansas City 3. Boston at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at wapongo New York at Pittsburgh Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Columbus at Milwaukee Toledo at Kansas City Indianapolis at St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis

Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Oston Detroit Washin Association All Stars Kansas City Wapongo Washington Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis National CAN Club Enewense Indiana Traus Lis

Walker Victory Draws Mixed Reaction in Columbus Fight

Columbus heavyweight Jack Bud dy Walker won a 10 round decision over Johnny Whiters of Pontiac Michigan to the crowd of 4167. Judges disagreed with one calling it a draw and two favoring Walker citing an inadvertent low blow in round eight as the deciding moment. Walker relied on infighting while Whiters had the longer reach and overall edge.

Columbus Jack Buddy" Walker Johnny Whiters Pontiac Mich Walker Whiters N.B.A

Athens City Doubles Tennis Semi Finalists Named

Seeded Roach Robertson and Oliver Nellis reach the Athens City tournament semi finals. Roach Robertson beat Wagner Worthman 6 0 6 2. Oliver Nellis defeated Fuller Wilson 6 1 6 1. Miller Bancroft needed three sets 6 3 3 6 8 6 over Hess Peckham. Wood Poling beat Chute Faulkner 6 1 6 2.

Roach Robertson Oliver Nellis Athens City Roach- Robertson Miller-Bancroft Oliver-Nellis Wood-Poling Wagner Worthman Fuller Wilson Miller Bancroft Hess Peckham Wood Poling Chute Faulkner

Sarazen Demands 1941 Ryder Cup Return Match

Detroit report notes Gene Sarazen calls for a rematch after his handpicked squad lost to the Ryder Cup team 7 to 5 in a two day benefit at Oakland Hills. Sarazen, who said he will assemble a new team next year, helped raise about 16000 dollars for Red Cross war relief.

Detroit Gene Sarazen Sarazen Oakland Hills Red Cross War Relief Fund Tom Walsh Professional Golfers’ Association Great Britain Henry Picard

39 Women Compete In Athens Club Invitational Golf

Forty clubs send 39 women golfers to the First Annual Women's Invitational at Athens Country Club. Athens players win several prizes including low gross and low net in each flight while out of town entrants claim multiple awards. Organizers credit Mrs. Roy Shirley Mrs. Ernie Algeo and Mrs. Mike Heaney for the event.

Athens Club Athens Country Club Canasial Arhind Inaludad Wwe Cvv Athens Mike Heaney C. C. Cornwell Maureen Wilson R. J. Studer Irene Devlin Art Comer A. Roberts Logan Furhee Marietta Crawford Parkersburg P. R. Gibson C. Palmer Flesher Claar Jackson Douglass J. R. Comstock Stapleford Columbus Roberts Sloane Davis Elsie Martin Brown Gainer Bell L. Jones Sta@pleford Wiemers Roy Shirley Ernie Algeo

Athens Brothers to Feature on Haydenville Boxing Card

Two Athens boys, brothers, will be featured on the Haydenville boxing program Friday night. In the main bout Billy Gaston, 137 pounds, faces Freddie Ray, 138, while Dick Gaston 160 meets Dreamer Morris 160 in the semi final. First bout starts at 8 30.

Athens Haydenville Billy Gaston Freddie Ray Dick Gaston Dreamer Morris

City Loan Restores Confidence And Daily Vigor

A quotation recounts how ongoing bills strained a worker struggling with weekly earnings. A City Loan helped budget monthly expenses, ending avoidance of neighbors and merchants, and restoring self respect, morale, and fresh energy for daily tasks.

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