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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
9
Column recaps boxing chatter and sports gossip from New York and surrounding scenes. Mentions Manassa Mauler injury and Armstrong Jenkins bout plans, plus humor on Lew Jenkins and Baer heavyweight talk and Dodgers pennant musings.
Cleveland suffers a 9 to 6 loss to New York, dropping to second in the pennant race behind Detroit. Managers and owners express concern but faith remains in top pitchers Bob Feller Al Milnar and Al Smith as they brace for a tight late-season stretch.
A group of Ohio Penitentiary graduates now at London Prison Farm return to camp in Columbus for a three game softball series. The opener at O Henry Field pits Amrine's Angels against Henderson's Hurricanes with about 60 guests watching. Prisoners declare confidence while officials predict varied outcomes as Shanoski and Hamilton star for their teams.
Oakland fielder Mike Christoff draws interest from three Major League clubs after boosting slugging to 398. Pacific Coast League president Victor Devincenzi says Detroit bid been rejected while Cleveland and Cincinnati scouts footed offers. The rest of the text lists social visits and notes from Mt Union, families visiting, and a mosquito weight fact.
Rock Springs residents share news of relatives visiting Columbus and nearby towns. Families mention trips to Canada and Parkersburg, medical treatments, and a late week ice cream social at the Grange Hall drawing community attendance.
Nef O McCoy of Forest Grove Oregon visited Miss Carrie Bell and others Friday. Mrs McCoy formerly Daisy Virginia Beach. Bessie Brady and family from Cincinnati joined relatives in town. Mrs G S Thompson of Vincent spent time with sister in law Mrs Vern Watterson. Bonnie Miles Athens visited parents Mr and Mrs Howard Miles Tuesday. Mrs Fred Bell returned from a week with daughters Eloise and Kathryn Columbus. Alva Williams recently signed and with husband moved to Elmst Ohio. Fisher and von Jack visited family in Miners. Harold Wetherholt and sons Manning and Douglas from Gallipoli visited Mrs Emma Jividen. nephew Charles Jividen accompanied home for service job. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilmore and daughter from Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Russell Radcliff and son from New Brighton PA. Sylvia Radcliff from WeKenaie Ridge. Carnahan family joined Fosser household in Racine.
NBC faced fan anger after choosing to air a Democratic convention session instead of the Jenkins Armstrong boxing match. Reported calls spiked in New York and other regions as listeners demanded the fight. NBC gave no clear tallies beyond a 2000 figure in New York, leaving many listeners unsure why the bout was dropped.
National League notes show the Dodgers seeking a bigger cushion while Cincinnati Reds clash with the Boston Bees in a two game set hoping to stretch a win streak to five. Gene Thompson and Billy McKee manage pitching as Brooklyn’s Grlazo may return. Giants visit for three from New York.
New York dispatch reports boxing officials delaying purses for Henry Armstrong and Lew Jenkins amid a commission meeting. The state panel seeks agreements on next title defenses in New York before sanctioning Wednesday's bout, while fighters show injuries and threats to quit the business.
In Chicago a senator, identified as Senator Lemine, faced a disrupted scene after a Democratic convention. Umpires Lee Ballantant and Rick Campbell, officiating the Rede-Bloton series, assisted by pollmen, guided the group to taxis amid a crowded hotel area, as observers described the panic and crowd control efforts.
MeCosky of Detroit leads American batting and runs, with Greenberg and Danning among leaders in hits and RBIs. Foxx tops home runs, Case and Hack pace stolen bases, Newsom, Hack and Mize highlighted in pitching and RBIs while Herman and Ross appear among notable hits and doubles. Brooklyn noted in standings.
Rutland notes show Mrs. Paull Winn visiting Columbus and Aion for several days while Mrs. Robert Brown of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Myers. John Visnger attends Epworth League in Lancaster. Also listed are clergy and church activities, summer Bible school start, university students visiting, and residents traveling or visiting relatives in Rutland Langsville and Detroit.
In Ohio a vote of 1411 to 1104 favored last year’s staggered hunting season over this year’s rules. The survey covered all counties and showed support for supervised hunting areas, rabbit importation, and licensing for fur producers. The 12 gauge was the preferred shotgun. beagles, bird dogs, and coon hounds were the top dog breeds among hunters.
Roach and Robertson seed duo reach the final by beating Miller and Bancroft 6 1 7 5. Nellis and Oliver, also seeded, dispatched Wood and Poling 6 3 4 6 6 2 before meeting in the final.
Solly Krieger a 17 year old from Brooklyn scored a knockout against Jat on a New York boxing bill. The fast finish highlighted a rising local talent in a night that showcased amateur to professional potential.
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