Gehrig Dies at 37 After Long Illness in Bronx Home
Lou Gehrig died last night in the Bronx after a two year battle with a rare spinal disease described as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He played 2,130 consecutive games and was a three time American League MVP. Funeral services are set for 9 EST tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church.
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Gee Walker Drives Indians To Lead With Early Rbi
Gee Walker 32 year old left fielder sparked the Cleveland Indians with two first inning runs in a 7 to 5 win over the New York Yankees. Bob Feller earned his sixth victory, limiting the Yankees to seven hits as Cleveland moved a game up on Chicago. Jeff Heath homered for the Red Sox, while Tommy Henrich hit two for New York.
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Feller
Elmer Riddle Shines in Reds First Start Victory
Elmer Riddle earned a 4-3 win as the Reds beat the Giants 4-3 behind early offense from Ernie Lombardi and Faldie Joost. Marty Danning Homer and solid eight innings by Riddle, with McGee and Adams managing the late relief.
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REDS
Overheard chatter and notes from a busy sports day
A jumble of sports quips and gossip from New York to Detroit, with Dodgers and Buck Newsom in the mix. Arthur Donovan, Lou Nova, and promoter Tommy O Loughlin are cited in matchup chatter while Billy Conn and Joe Louis loom in title fight talk. Pat Mullin and George Case are teased in a foot race idea, and John Kieran weighs in on the Indians. San Jose State drills end with a Home Guards vs Draftees game as Bucky Harris fines Buddy Lewis.
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Arthur Donovan
Lou Nova
Jim Robinson
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Tommy O'Loughlin
Billy Conn
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Yankee Stadium
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Buck Newsom
San Jose State College
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Buddy Lewis
Staretor
Hollywood Park
Cardinals Threatening Reds Record With Single-Run Wins
The Cards have 21 of 44 games decided by one run, winning 15, as Cincinnati eyes the Reds 42-game single-run win record. Indians, Dodgers, Giants, and others also shift in the standings amid close margins and late-inning drama.
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Birthdays Are Plans For School Start Changes
Announcement that Daily Vacation Sible schools will start in Shareh of Christ Parish on June 30 under discussion. Originally it was thought schools could start in June. Change due to many workers in Muskingum conference for young people regining on June 15. Details forthcoming.
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Shareh of Christ Parish
Annual Rifle Matches at Camp Perry Are Cancelled
The National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry were cancelled for 1941 due to the national defense program. The event will be limited to smallbore and pistol classifications with new sites for the rifle and hand gun tournaments. Detailing shifts include Mount Gilead for smallbore July dates, Detroit for pistol events, and Camp Perry entrants living in hotels this year.
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Mexico
Toledo Downs Leaders in 11th Inning Rally
The Toledo Mud Hens edged the Kansas City Blues 5-4 in 11 innings as all other AA games were rained out. The Blues dropped into a virtual tie with Minneapolis for first, with Columbus two and a half back and Louisville two games behind Toledo.
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Hens
Kansas City Blues
Blues
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Gather at Graham Home Way Near The Plains
Grandchildren and relatives gathered at the home of Rev and Mrs Guss Graham near The Plains on Sunday. Present were Mr and Mrs Harry Tribe Miss Jennie Graham Miss Dorothy Graham Mrs Martha Smith of Dayton Mrs Mildred Patterson and son Victor Lee of Millfield Mr and Mrs Robert Garrison and daughter Judith Anne Mr and Mrs Nathan Brewer and son Willis Dean of Columbus Mr and Mrs Otto Graham and children of Sugar Shaw Salem Mrs Tribe is a sister of the Reverend Graham.
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the Plains
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Dayton
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Victor Lee
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Nathan Brewer
Willis Dean
Columbus
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Chauncey Social Guests Entertained At Home
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Al Vreston and son Clark hosted Sunday visitors Wesley Syx and sons Rolland and Kenney from Dayton Clarence Grossman and family from Crooksville Harley Collins family from Crooksville and Frank Betty. E J Adams and Mrs Preston's parents returned to Chauncey from Jackson Michigan after visiting Al Lairson and Sylvia Blakeley families.
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Crooksville
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al Lairson
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Alfred
Chauncey Holiday Guests At Converse Home
Chauncey entertained guests over Memorial Day weekend at their Converse home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Powell from Springfield Colorado, Mr and Mrs John Smith, and Mrs Eva Wiggins and son Edward from Moxana Ohio.
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Werarasx
George F. Fergrass
Chauncey
Converse
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Moxanala
Ohio
Ladies Aid Meeting at Greens Run Church of Christ
The Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday June 4 at 7 30 p m in the church parish house with Mrs Lenn Leake in charge. A separate Mothers Club gathering is set for Tuesday June 3 at 7 30 p m at Mrs George Gabriel Jr s home led by Mrs S Sanders host. Mrs Bertha Sanders will host the Millfield Needle Club Wednesday night for members.
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