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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1939

Page

7

Baseball Standings and Thursday Games From The National and American Leagues

Yesterday results show New York 17 defeat Cincinnati 8 and Brooklyn 5 over Pittsburgh 2 with Chicago 9 over St. Louis 5 in nine innings. Detroit 6 over New York 2 and Cleveland 8 over Boston 7 highlight the American standings. Thursday schedule lists Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia among others with Minneapolis at Columbus and St Paul at Toledo in the association listings.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Boston Innnings Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Toledo American New York Uis Association Minneapolis National Club Pet St. Saeenne Petew York Leveland Troit Hiladelphia Ashington T. Louis Tion Club Petansas City Evens Inneapolis Idionalis Ilwaukee Olumbus Paul Uisville Wee

Bookmakers name Ralph Guldahl favorite for National Open

Bookies quoted Ralph Guldahl at 6 to 1 to win the National Open, praising his composure and past Open success. Henry McLemore notes the odds reflect performance, not sentiment, with only Willie Anderson having won three Opens in a row.

Henry McLemore Philadelphia Ralph Guldahl Guldahl Willie Anderson

Newsom shuts down Yankees as Yanks lose again

Buck Newsom held New York to four hits and beat the Yankees 6-2 as Detroit’s Dixie Walker and a six-run sixth helped the Tigers drive the skid to two losses in two days. Ben Chapman and Oscar Grimes powered a late rally for Cleveland in an 8-7 win over the Yankees’ rivals.

George Kirkley NEW York WUP Buck Newsom Yankees Yanks Tommy Bridges Bronx Bombers Chicago Thornton Lefty Red Sox Indians Ben Chapman Oscar Grimes White Sox Athletics Gerald Walker Bill Dietrich Washington Browns Roberto Estalella Senators Cincinnati Giants Terrymen

Athens County Junior Baseball League Roster Highlights Players

Series on the eight team lineup features Jiggs Kollister at second base as leadoff man, Heck Harkins at shortstop, Chick Ogg versatile on third, Bud McAfee a tall power hitter, Ramie Ogg as pitcher and outfielder, Gee Stephenson pitcher and outfielder, Jack Bainey outfielder, Bill Bennett catcher, Leslie White outfield and pitcher, Allen McCune outfield, Sifter Wade utility fielder, Alex Darnell utility fielder, Donald Frisby pitcher and outfielder, Bob Chapman utility outfielder and pinch hitter.

Jiggs” Kollister Heck” Harkins Heck Chick Ogg Bud” McAfee Ramie” Ogg Ramie Gee” Stephenson Jack” Bainey Bill” Bennett Leslie White Allen McCune Hawk Sifter Wade Alex Darnell Donald Frisby Bob Chapman

Major league records and late rally hits headline day

Johnny Vander Meer allowed six hits in two thirds of an inning while Davis Livengood and Thompson were hit hard as the Giants collected 20 hits. The Cardinals outlasted the Bees 5 3 in ten innings to cut the Reds lead to 3 percent games. Eddie Miller booted a ground ball allowing the winning run. Brooklyn climbed to third with a 5 2 win over Pittsburgh. Freddy Fitzsimmons earned his first win with sharp fielding and pitching. Pinky Whitney delivered a pinch single in the ninth, sparking a three run rally to lift the Phillies past the Cubs 9 8.

Johnny Vander Meer Davis Livengood Thompson Giants Cardinals Bees Reds Eddie Miller Brooklyn Pittsburgh Freddy Fitzsimmons Pinky Whitney Phillies Cubs Lloyd Moore Phils Cincinnati Bill McKechnie Max Butcher Philadelphia Redlegs Terrymen Ray Davis Manuel Salvo Rhinelanders Wes Livengood Gene Thompson Vander Meer

Glouster Schools Rehire Most Teachers After Meeting

Glouster board of education rehired most teachers Tuesday night, excluding Eva Keintz who was not an applicant. Frances Thomas moved to the high school. Thomas W. Figley and L. G. DeLong were previously employed. Newly hired staff include several high school and grade teachers plus three janitors.

Glouster Dora Ervin Jane Murray Frances Thomas J. Paul Kemerer Harold le Favor Glen Walenhaup Ralph S. Richey Beulah Bennett Helen Dennison Nellie Belle Williams Louella Vaughn Olive McKee Ruth Watkins Rachel Murray Pauline Myers Nell McCann Sophia Nagle L. Stedman Blanche Stroymeher

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Glouster notes list Edward Noon and others visiting relatives, guests from Columbus and Dunkirk, and trips to Cuyahoga Falls, Ney, Ada, and Boston. Church events include Loyal Men's Class games and a WCTU program on Frances Willard, with gatherings and upcoming dances hosted by the Alumni.

Glouster Edward Noon Columbus Tom Noon T. W. Figley Mildred O’roark Dunkirk Ohio Charles Clayberger Zern Cunningham Cuyahoga Falls Billy Mr.Figley Ney Lalla Danford New Marshfield Miles Hoon Frank Minck Charlene Minck T. F. Davis Lena Blackburn Maplewood Jesse Wilson Bishopville Anna Wilson Trimble Thomas R. Reese Crooksville

Rally Draws Big GOP Crowd in Glouster

A Republican meeting Monday night drew many attendees. Another gathering is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the mayor's office.

Glouster

15 Rams Get 39 Contracts

Cleveland Rams mail contracts to 15 holdovers from last year. Stan Pincura Lorain Ed Goddard and Jack Robinson are omitted or uncertain. Rams signed 25 newcomers for trials. practice starts August 15 in Berea. Newcomers include Marty Slovak Mike Rodak and Bill Davidson.

Cleveland U.P Cleveland Rams Stan Pincura Lorain Ohio State Ed Goddard Jack Robinson Pittsburgh Robinson Pincura Goddard Rams Berea Marty Slovak Ohio Toledo University Mike Rodak Western Reserve Bill Davidson Baldwin-Wallace

Sports Exhibit At World's Fair Highlights Trophies

The Academy of Sports exhibit at the New York World's Fair showcases major trophies like the Sugar Bowl Westchester Polo Cup Yale Fence piece and the Little Brown Jug. It also features products from leading sporting goods makers and famed football game memorabilia.

Academy of Sports Yale Michigan Minnesota Joe Louis John Henry Lewis

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Meets for All Day Potluck

Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Patrick on Thursday June 1 with members Sade Brooks Kate Wood Ella Wood Bea Bolin Marie Swartz Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Anna Bolin Emma Inman Beula Cordray and Cordia Patrick and visitors Thelma Lawson and two daughters Mrs Getha Patrick and daughter Nancy Jean Patrick James Wood Kenneth Patrick Harold Long Mrs Grace Lynch Mrs Charles Bardin Barbara Bartha and Dwight Bolin Joyce Ann Tyler A quilt was worked for Mrs Patrick The next meeting will be at Mrs Beula Cordrays Friday July 7. The Pugh family reunion gathered 35 relatives at Mr and Mrs Frank Pugh home with a picnic dinner served.

Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Clifford Patrick Sade Brooks Kate Wood Ella Wood Bea Bolin Marie Swartz Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Anna Bolin Emma Inman Beula Cordray Cordia Patrick Thelma Lawson Getha Patrick Nancy Jean Patrick James Wood Kenneth Patrick Harold Long Grace Lynch Charles Bardin Barbara, Bartha Dwight Bolin Joyce Ann Tyler Patrick Harley Reeves Huntington W. Va H. M. McKinley E. A. Dixon Hamilton Cora Brooks Albany Edward Brooks Pugh Frank Pugh

Browns and Indians swirl around Heffner trade talks

Rumors revived of a player swap between St. Louis and Cleveland with Don Heffner and John Whitehead headed to the Indians in exchange for Johnny Humphries Bruce Campbell and Skeeter Webb If the Indians accept Webb's injury and a desire for an experienced middle infielder drive the deal Cleveland leads Seattle Washington after an 8 7 win and the doubleheader split prior to the proposed trade decision

Cleveland St. Louis Bowns Cleveland Indians Browns Don Heffner John Whitehead Johnny Humphries Bruce Campbell Skeeter Webb Webb Heffner Heffner Whitehead St. Louis Chicago White Sox Tribe Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Sox Indians Jeff Heath Ken Keltner Oscar Grimes al Milnar Mel Harder Haynes Carrasquel Washington

Detroit Bids For Olympics

Detroit will bid for the 1944 Olympic Games at the IOC meeting. J Lee Barrett and Douglas Roby attend to present a Detroit invitation and a $5 000 000 offer. London is favored though Rome Athens and Tokyo also bid.

London U.P Detroit J. Lee Barrett U. S. Yachting Association Douglas Roby Barrett Roby Rome Athens Tokyo

Giants Smash Homer Record Against Reds In 17-3 Rout

Cincinnati Reds suffered a 17 to 3 defeat as the New York Giants belted seven homers in a one sided game in Philadelphia. The blast included a record showing that stunned fans and highlighted slugging from Giants hitters.

Giants Reds Philadelphia U.P Joe Louis New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds New York Giants New York

Indians Edge Red Sox in Loud League Contest

Indians 8 Red Sox 7 in a league game as the Reds met last place Phillies in a two game series. Vander Meer failed to last the first inning as the Giants erupted for six hits and three runs against him.

Arnovich Phils McQuinn Browns Hoag Sullivan Greenberg Tigers Cove Selkirk Yankees Abeca Camilli Dodgers Lombardi Reds Wright Senators Williams Red Sox Walker White Sox Dickey Werber Phillies McCormick

Orbiston Red Caps Split Twin Bill With Kimbery

The Orbiston Red Caps split a Sunday doubleheader with Kimberly at Orbiston ballpark. Kimberly won game one 6 to 4 with Powell taking the loss. Sikora starred in game two, issuing two walks, fanning 13 and giving up one hit as Orbiston won 15 to 1.

Orbiston Orbiston Red Caps Kimberly Powell Sikora Red Caps Richard Darby Glouster

Field of 165 Ready To Go In National Open Thursday

Ralph Guldahl headlines the 165 player field for the National Open at Spring Mill. Guldahl seeks a third straight open title as odds firm, with Vic Ghezzi and Harry Cooper among contenders after practice rounds. Bobby Cruickshank and Ghezzi posted top scores in full rounds.

Leo H. Petersen Philadelphia U.P Ralph Guldahl Spring Mill Fae Sot Harry Cooper Dick Metz Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Guldahl Ghezzi Bobby Jones Gene Sarazen Guidahl Paul Runyan Irons Sam Snead Henry Picard Craig Wood Ben Hogan Ed Dudley Byron Nelson Cooper Harry Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Cruickshank New Jersey

Hoosiers Move Up In AA Race With Doubleheader Wins

The Indianapolis Indians, aided by Cincinnati farmhands, swept a doubleheader from the Milwaukee Brewers to run their streak to seven of ten and sit third in the American Association, three games ahead of Milwaukee and seven behind Kansas City. Charley Barrett and Jim Sharp pitched well in the twin bill, 4–3 and 2–1, the second game lasting ten innings as Vince DiMaggio hit his 22nd and 23rd homers.

Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Reds Indians Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Kansas City Blues Charley Barrett Jim Sharp Cincinnati Barrett Sharp Vince DiMaggio Kansas City Louisville Blues DiMaggio Bill Lefebvre Colonels Columbus St. Paul al Fisher Saints Art Herring Chicago White Sox Minneapolis Toledo

Klein Poised to Sign with Pirates as NL Outfielder

Philadelphia star Chuck Klein, a feared NL hitter, is reported ready to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was granted permission to negotiate with NL teams and nearly agreed to terms after a long-distance call with Pirates manager Pie Traynor.

Philadelphia Chuck Klein Philly Pittsburgh Pirates Klein Pie Traynor Pirates

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