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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

10

Field To Be Reduced to 60 After Second Round Today

The National Open golf championship trims the field to 60 after today’s second round. Sam Snead led with 68 and is amid challengers such as Ralph Guldahl who shot 71, while an amateur from Spokane Marvin Ward posted 69 to share second.

Philadelphia Sam Snead Sammy the Slammer Ralph Guldahl Guldahl Snead Sam Sammy Slammer Marvin Ward Spokane Wash Lawson Little Matt Kowal Philmont Country Club Tommy Armour Lloyd Mangrum Los Angeles Olin Dutra Craig Wood Denny Shute Jag McSpaden Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis Edward Meister Warrensville Ohio Harry Cooper Alvin Krueger

Leaderboard Ambiguity As Bobby Jones Predicts Tight Finish

The course yields unpredictable scoring with 72 or better the target for leaders. Bobby Jones, watching as a spectator, declined to name a winner and remarked he would decide by Saturday night after observing play.

Bobby Jones

John W. Lee Retrieves Dolores Lee From Miami University

Logan W. Lee traveled to Miami University on Thursday to return his daughter Dolores Lee to their home at the end of the school year.

Logan John W. Lee Miami University Dolores Lee

Children Day Observed in Glouster Churches

Glouster observes Children’s Day in both the M. E. Church and Church of Christ on Sunday. At the M. E. Church Rev. F. G. Boroff announces 10:30 services after 9:30 Sunday School with an offering for the Student Loan Fund and Epworth League at 6:30 followed by evening worship at 7:30. Church of Christ led by Rev. Max M. Martin holds Bible School at 9:00, Lord’s Supper and preaching at 10:15, with Stewardship as the theme, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 and Children’s Day exercises at 7:30. Both churches extend cordial invitations to the public.

Glouster M. E. Church Church of Christ M. E F. G. Boroff Epworth League Max M. Martin

Eagles Installation Largely Attended

GLOUSTER Glouster Eagles Aerie 468 held a large installation of new officers. Past Worthy President Ben Skinner led the ceremonies. John Crawford became Past Junior President and treasurer. Pearl Brown was installed as Worthy President with full member support. Officers include James Franklin president Steve Spurgess conductor Malcolm Higgins chaplain Frank Darling secretary Walter Hill inside guard Albert Zimmer outside guard William Siler trustee. Crawford and Darling to represent at Akron state convention later this month.

Glouster Glouster Eagles Aerie Ben Skinner John Crawford Pearl Brown James Franklin Steve Spurgess Malcolm Higgins Frank Darling Walter Hill Albert Zimmer William Siler Glouster Eagles Akron

WPA Meeting Set For Glouster High Auditorium

The WPA will hold a meeting at Glouster High School Auditorium Sunday June 11 at 2 30 p m. The session targets men recently laid off from WPA work and aims to address their concerns.

Glouster WPA Glouster High School

Social Notes From Glouster Evening Bridge Club

Mrs. W. W. Bryson hosted a Wednesday bridge game with Mrs. A. H. Chute winning first prize, Mrs. L. K. Heis keller second, and Mrs. Carl Pico consolation. Guests included Mrs. Carl Pico and Mrs. Harriett Weymuller. refreshments followed. Catholic Ladies Study Club met Tuesday with husbands as guests. a brief business session preceded refreshments for many members and guests.

W. W. Bryson A. H. Chute L. K. Heiskell Carl Pico T. A. Noon H. Atlas John Blower L. W. Ley Leo White Nelsonville Harriett Weymueller Catholic Ladies’ Study Club Father Yocke Hubert Bailey Kate Bartels George Carter William Echstenkamper Tom McAllister George Mudrie Lena Orndorf Mary Rothery Margaret Stoecklein

Question and Answer column from The Athens Messenger

A reader inquiry asks about Dusty Cooke base hits before 1939 and notes boxing earnings for Gene Tunney and Dempsey. It also confirms Sam Crawford as a right handed batter and invites readers to mail questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington D C for personal replies.

Allen L Dusty” Cooke Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Chicago Napoleon Lajoie Wahoo Sam Crawford Crawford Sports Service Bureau The Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C

Centennial choose-up game names players for June 12

COOPERSTOWN N Y June 12 Two players from each major league team were named for a centennial exhibition game marking Abner Doubleday's birthplace. Eddie Collins and Hans Wagner named sides. Lists of National and American League players provided.

Cooperstown N. Y Abner Doubleday Eddie Collins Red Sox Hans Wagner Pirates

Local man takes post with Columbus firm selling Westinghouse

Jack Croushore returned from Chicago after a month of refrigeration training and will move to Columbus to begin work with American Sales Co. He will travel Sunday for the new position. Mrs. Calla Mellor left Wednesday for Belmont for a weeks stay with her daughter and son in law Max M. Martin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Martin attended a ministers convention in Jackson Tuesday.

Jack Croushore Chicago American Sales Co Columbus Westinghouse Ohio Jack Calla Mellor Belmont Max M. Martin Jackson Church of Christ

Ben Chapman Flashes Of Old Form With Indians

Ben Chapman boosts Cleveland after a slow start posting a .273 average over 14 games. He collected two hits and drove in two runs as Cleveland beat the Washington Senators 7 to 5. Chapman now has 13 doubles this season and is part of a 7-5 win aided by Mel Harder and Willis Hudlin pitching. Feller eyes his 10th win in today’s finale against Jim Deshong.

Cleveland U.P Ben Chapman Cleveland Indians Boston Bennie Indians Washington Senators Chapman Jeff Heath Mel Harder Willis Hudlin Senators Harder Hudlin Bob Feller Jim Deshong Washington Joe DiMaggio Yanks White Sox DiMag Atley Donald Sox Red Sox Browns Lou Finney Tom Carey Detroit Athletics Dixie Walker Billy Rogell Joe Gantenbein Tigers Walker

Polo Lineups Uncertain for International Cup Match

New York report says lineups for the second International Cup polo match remain undecided. Cecil Smith may ride No 2 for the Americans after a recent injury, while Hesketh Hughes could slot at No 2 for Britain. Both teams weigh changes as Smith trains with Meadowbrook and Hughes helps Britain edge Westbury 10 6.

NEW York U.P Cecil Smith Hesketh Hughes Smith Meadowbrook

Lonnie Frey Emerges as Reds Powerhouse

Lonnie Frey, once criticized as a weak link, has become a standout for the Cincinnati Reds. Now hitting .299 with 38 RBIs, he sparked a 3-2 comeback win over Philadelphia by doubling in the third inning and scoring the decisive run as Paul Derringer earned his eighth win. The Reds lead the league by four games ahead of a four game set with Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Lonnie Frey Cincinnati Reds Redleg St. Louis Reds Lonnie Philadelphia Frey Ernie Lombardi McCormick Harry Craft Big Frank Paul Derringer Phils

Birds Millers Slugfest Sparks Four Game Set

In Red Bird Stadium a four game series between the Minneapolis Millers and Columbus Red Birds produced high scoring action. The teams combined for 42 hits in a doubleheader with 21 runs in the opener and 2 to 0 in the nightcap as Millers hitters paced the scoring and pitchers Herb Hash and Max Macon delivered strong performances.

Minneapolis Millers Columbus Red Birds Red Bird Stadium Columbus Millers Herb Hash Max Macon Red Birds Minneapolis Jim Wasdell Kansas City Indianapolis al Piechota St. Paul Toledo Frank Secory Long Jim Weaver Louisville Milwaukee Cincinnati Brewlers

Athens Keeps Record Intact

The Athens Country Club defeated Brookside Country Club of Columbus 25 to 17 to stay undefeated at home for seven years. Players Paul Beckley Joe Thackeray Neal Mathews and Ben Roberts led with three pointers. Roberts scored the last nine in 39 strokes. John Algeo had an eagle on No. 2. Dr. A. K. Buell posted the lowest 18 hole score with 82. A match play against par tournament is set for Sunday.

Athens Dr. Griffith Brooksside

Mixed influences forecast with caution for large groups

A day of mixed influences in astrology suggests steady effort, prudence, and discretion. Big organizations and affiliations face intrigue and deceit, while private affairs may see disruption yet lead to reconciliation. Those born today enter a year relying on poise and quick judgment for progress.

Yesterday's baseball results and Saturday schedule

National league results include New York 5 Chicago 3 and Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2 with only games listed. American results show New York 7 Chicago 2 and Detroit 8 Philadelphia 4 among others. Saturday matchups include Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Brooklyn.

Hubbell Schumacher New York Dean Chicago Syl Johnson Philadelphia MacFayden Boston Vander Meer Cincinnati Hartnett Lombardi Hack Warstler Miller Camilli Brooklyn Lavagetto Herman Jurges Vaughan Pittsburgh Ott Arnovich L. Waner Medwick Martin St. Louis Grove Stratton Allen Cleveland Berg Jorgens F. Hayes Owen Shilling Gehringer Greenberg Detroit Travis Washington Selkirk Moses Wright Thompson Ub Ww Louis Brook Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Louisville Toledo American New York Kansas City Newark Crican New York Association Columbus

Cubs Aces Lee Bryant Struggle In Losses As Hartnett Mourns

New York report notes Gabby Hartnett laments Cubs aces Bill Lee and Clay Bryant folding early. Lee seeks sixth win amid fifth straight loss. Bryant sidelined by a mysterious ailment. Cubs tie Pirates for third as Giants and Reds win. DiMaggio returns with a 7-2 Yankees win.

New York Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Bill Lee Clay Bryant Lee Bryant Chicago Giants Cubs Zeke Bonura Walter Brown Yeoman Sersvice Harry Gumbert Pirates Lou Fette Bees Fette Madjeski Warstler Cincinnati Reds Phillies Philadelphia Paul Derringer Hugh Mulecahy Dereringer Reds Frey McCormick Ernie Lombardi Craft J Center MelCormick

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