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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

9

Ohio World Series Idea From Giles Stirring Talk

Cincinnati sportswriter Giles suggests an all Ohio world series in October, envisioning Cleveland Indians vs Cincinnati Reds drawing big crowds and financial success. He notes stadium sizes and potential national interest, with references to players Derringer Mulcahy Higbe and prewar chatter about a city series.

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Breezing Along with Brietz and Baseball Banter

Baseball chatter from Eddie Brietz highlights pennant doubts for the Dodgers Indians and Yankees. Attendance up for Cleveland home games while Detroit leads, with notes on players Feller Monteagudo and Abbeyville Baa, plus golf and speed records, and a bee sting affecting Mr Ambassador at Thistle Down.

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Athens Country Club Stag Night draws large crowd

Henderson Oliver claim net crown as about 125 men attend the Athens Country Club Stag Night event and Pony Tournament, the largest turnout yet. Betty Henderson and Ray Oliverais win the Athens City Mixed Doubles tennis championship 96 0ck sharp Sunday evening. Afternoon play lists show pairings and foursomes for morning and afternoon sessions at the high school playground.

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Largest Stag Night Attendance Reaches New High

A Thursday night crowd of 125 men filled the stands for a stag night event. The Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies game saw notable hits with Lou Boutreau and Roy Weatherly leading the Tribe’s offense. Ohio conservation funds totaling 102,679 dollars were announced for wildlife restoration and development projects.

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Young Metal Polisher Favored In Publinx Meet

Detroit AP report highlights 22 year old Edward Furgot as favorite in the National Public Links golf tournament. Despite an arm injury from a car accident he led most of the way in the first day, defeating Labron Harris and advancing to the semi finals where he faces Robert Clark. Others advancing include Michael Dietz and Louis Jennings as round two concludes. A wax coating advertised to prevent rust on license plates appears at end.

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Wright Slugs Kels To Win In Five Inning Victory

Wright leads the Millers in a five inning 5 4 win after homering with two on in the first and adding a single in the third. The game helped Minnesota to a doubleheader sweep and tightened the standings as the league lead narrowed to four and a half games.

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Stolen Bases and Runs Parade From Baseball Cards

A fragmented list shows players and stats including runs batted in and home runs. Notable names include Williams of Boston with seven RBIs and Foxx leading with 21 home runs, while McCosky of Detroit is credited with 12 triples and Radeliff of St Louis with multiple runs.

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Dodgers Add Pitchers in IL Trade Moves

The Dodgers bolstered their pitching by acquiring lefty Lee Frissom from their Montreal farm in the International League and sending Newt Kimball and Lou Fette to Montreal. Fette, a veteran, has had limited action since leaving the Boston Bees.

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Chesterhill Social Notes Yet Untitled Local Scene

Fragmentary social notes from Chesterhill describe a gathering with names and places muddled in OCR. References to residents, events, and distant California hint at community life, family notices, and informal meetings amid unclear details.

Minersville residents host and visit relatives this week

Local households report extended visits and returns across towns. Walter Bary and grands from Charleston completed a week in Minersville. Anne Grueser and Ruth Daniels joined kin in various short stays. Norman McCallum left for Charleston to take foundry work. Helen Rhodes recuperates from appendicitis. Ed McDowell and family visited Velma Grueser with others returning home.

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National Golf Meet Draws 189 Prizes Across Three Classes

Golfers at Athens Country Club join a nationwide event sponsored by Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America. Ed Dudley supervises the tournament with 189 prizes in categories low gross low net high gross and kickers. Local agents relay scores and Don Barstow coordinates local pitching for the large event.

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Road Need Great In U S Plans For New Lanes

The U S Bureau of Public Roads projects 25 000 miles of new four lane roads to be needed in the United States within the next three years.

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