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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

7

Support for Cooperstown shrine urged for baseball

Mitch's Musings cites Daniel of the New York World Telegram urging the major leagues to honor the Cooperstown shrine with an annual Doubleday Field exhibition. The piece notes Majors promised to stage games there and mentions Lou Gehrig's memorial plaque unveiling, with Yankees invited to participate.

Cooperstown Fenimore Cooper Coop Amerea Doubledey Nationa Anaestna Stephen Clark Shrine of Baseball Doubleday Mercer Lisken Kenesaw Mt Landis St Louie Ware Landis Ipresaig Fort Plain Utica New York Central

Ty Cobb Rumored To Skip Games For Nervous Nerves

The New York Daily Mirror claims Ty Cobb avoids ball games due to nervousness. Considine says Cobb may endure a grandstand schedule to satisfy his nerves, joking that even fans who twitch at every pitch would be riveted by his reactions.

Cobb Ty Cobb Bob Con- Siding New York Daily Mirror Georgia Peach Considine San Francisco Tyrus Raymond

Seven Mines in Chauncey District Working Today

Chauncey district reports seven mines marked for operation this Tuesday including Poston No. 6 at Millfield No. 25 at Chauncey Carbondale Kimberly Coonville No. 255 and No. 107 in the Chauncey area. Local residents and visitors are listed with numerous social notes and hometown updates throughout the region.

Chauncey District Chauncey Poston No Millfield New York Carbondale Kimberly Coonville

Husband of Former Chauncey Woman Dies

Amnant K. Cabel, 42, former Columbus resident, died Friday in Bradenton Florida after a liver cancer illness. Body returned to Columbus for funeral Tuesday at Obetz cemetery. Survived by wife Hazel Courtney formerly of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Cabel moved to Florida a year ago. Mrs Courtney’s daughter Marjorie Courtney was with him at death.

Chauncey Amnant K. Cabel Columbus Bradenton Fin Obetz Hazel Courtney

Friendship Bible Class Meets at Auten Home Wednesday

Chauncey June meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Auten on Simpkins Lexington Ave Wednesday night. Jessie Fiske named co-host. Mrs John Shater visited daughter Floride Grinstead in Athens. Grinstead couple planning move to Columbus.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ John Shater Floride Grinstead Athens Mrs. Grinstead Columbus

Tight Races Continue in Both Loops Visit in Chauncey

In speedily shifting baseball pennant chase action, Brooklyn’s Dodgers edge Pittsburgh to claim first in the National League as Cincinnati and Boston contend the leaders. American League tightens with Boston and Cleveland on the verge of a one game split, while St Louis hands Washington a 7-4 loss. Cross-town notes from Syracuse and Chauncey include local church events, community greetings, and social calendars.

Judson Manny Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Iho Boston Red Wing Indians Tigers New York Yankees St. Louis Browne Washington Senators Sid Hudson St. Louis Boston Bes Cardinals Bees Joe Sullivan Redbirds Billy Southworth Syracuse Hinahaw Salvation Army Athens United Brethren “Church Hinahan Charles Calkin Mary Pomeroy van Johnson Mollie Clark Ralston Hemsley Cleveland Frank’ Wineprenner Chauncey Oma Mills John Shafer Mildred Winebrenner New Brighton Elmer Bingman Vietor L D. Phipps Grinstead Athena Mex Guy Brookins Ciety Harold ‘Brown Mr .Church Frieda Ald Society Meth Hethe Buse John Gilmore Fred Gilmore Cal Eperach Marana Sc Limore John Its Noreatha Chari Taylor June Broad George Ren Clarence Naylor Purley Karr Forest Run Wayne Winger J.B. Carleton Lowell Winsett William Emory

Findings Repaid Examiner Reports Findings Repaid

The Ohio Auditor of State reports a series of findings totaling 712.90, with 685.90 paid against the former mayor. Separate note mentions a floodproof Noahs ark on a river-bottom farm in Coffeyville Kansas with a concrete ramp for lifting livestock.

Glouster Sopmns Tiie Examiner Auditor of State Ina Tage McMaster Athens County Mgvern Noah W. C. Mall Coffeyville Kan

Call to Newark Parties Over Illness of Mrs Meadows

Mr and Mrs William Stalder and Mr and Mrs Frank Stalder were called to Newark Priday due to the serious illness of their daughter and sister Mrs Mary Meadows. Her condition was maroved Sunday and Mr Stalder and Mr and Mrs Frank Stalder returned. Mrs Stalder remained in the Meadows home.

Chauncey William Stalder Frank Stalder Newark Priday Mary Meadows Stalder

Carrie Chan Nell Attends Athens Meeting Dinner

Mrs. Carrie Chan Nell of The Plains spent Sunday in Athens where she dined with Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. O Neal and attended the Athens County Union Class monthly meeting at the Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Chauncey Carrie Channell The Plains Athens Charles V. O'Neal Athens County Pilgrim Holiness Church

Wednesday Schedule and Friday Results in Early Baseball Standings

National league games listed for Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago American league Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia National Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo St Paul at Louisville Minneapolis at Indiana Friday results show Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh 7 Boston 12 St Louis at Chicago postponed other games unsettled with several postponements and incomplete score updates.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Chicago American Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Louleville Minneapolis Indiana Brooklyn Pittsburgh American St. Lowia Wil Fengo Tigh Ping Kansity Nina Seana Cowie

Blooming Cactus Impresses Garden Visitor in Converse Street

Mrs Guy Brookins shows a desert cactus to neighbors in Converse Street inviting interested persons to call and view the unusual plant. The Tower, a cactus from a desert near New Castin Wyoming, was brought two years ago by Mrs Brookins during a visit with Miss Olive Brookins and Mr and Mrs Howard Brookins to relatives there.

Jauncey Guy Brooking Converse St Brookins New Castin Wyoming Olive Brookins Howard Brookins

Feller to face Red Sox as Indians seek standings lift

Boston AP reports Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt tabbed Bob Feller to counter Boston in a key league clash. Feller will oppose Jack Wilson as the Indians, trying to rebound after rain washed out yesterday’s opener and a recent loss to the Yankees, return home to host Detroit in a postponed game before facing Philadelphia. Tim Andrews reports to join the roster.

Boston Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Oscar Vitt Bob Feller Seaeeoell Iansas Fes St.Louis Browns Antrora Pee Nana Columbus American Association Beige S Paul Tatas Phil adelphia“Athletica Indians Red Sox Johnny New York Yankees Jack Wilson

Chester Social And Personal Chester Social And Personal ’71

Chester Social And Personal notes June meetings of the Chester club and local gatherings. Highlights include leadership roles of Richard Fick and Robe rt Hawk with Roy Fick, June 3 at Ralph Parker’s, upcoming meeting at the Fick home, and a serenade at Pete Hoftman’s for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffman newlyweds.

County Agricultural Organized Richard Fick Robert Hawk Roy Fick Eusgene Buckley Earl Bean Ralph Parker Richard and

Briezing Along With Brtez Eddi Briet New York

Broadway notes update on boxing and golf offer opinions, rumors, andOpen questions. Mentions Louis, Arturo Godoy, Lawson Little, Walter Hagen, Connie Mack, Dolph Camilli, Babe Ruth, Bill Werber, and Admiral Byrd Handicap. Golfers and promoters named with travel and training remarks amid sports chatter.

New York Louis Out Arturo Godoy Lawson Boston Orga Ross Oliver Jace Walter Hagen Connra Lesnevich Detroit Fred Apostoll Young Corbett San Francisco Connie Mack Miké M Shibe Park Dolph Camilli Pittburgh Babe Ruth Bill Werber Reds

Football's 'Father' Dies in Canton and New York

Dr. Harry A. March, famed as the founder figure of professional football, edited the Canton Bulldogs and helped assemble the New York Giants. He guided Carlisle Indian star Jim Thorpe and authored Professional Football Its Ups and Downs. March also led the National Professional Football League era and shaped early pro football in Canton and New York.

Canton

Stag Night Plans Set for Athens County Chase Club

Complete plans for the Stag Night at Athens County Chase outline a 4 scheduled tomorrow evening starting at 8 80. A butter supper will be served and other refreshments available throughout the night. A Pony Auctioneer Parl Beckley will sell ponies ahead of Thursday’s pony tournament. Two such fairs were held last year and were standout events on the club’s summer program.

Athens Country Chase AIO Parl Beckley

Glouster Personal Notes Brightens Local Social Scene

Glouster residents host visitors and kin in a series of social calls and greetings. Mrs. Louise Rabould Davis returns from Roanoke after visiting Mrs. Hattie Achauer. Miss Dorothy Mae Smith visits with her parents for the summer. A baptismal service for a Warrens family member is noted as part of the extended social calendar.

C. G. Faires Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant W. Va Minnie Duncan Columbus D. Me Wiliam Warrens Keith Moux Jnst

Mrs Thelma Conley Dies in Columbus

Mrs Thelma Conley aged ST died at University Hospital Columbus Monday. A former resident of this city she moved to Columbus two years ago where she operated a health and beauty studio on High Street. She is survived by two children Miss Thelma and son Thomas, six brothers, and her mother Mrs Haze Mayle. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Ister Thelma Conley University Hospital Columbus Mra Conley High St Haze Mayle George Robert Alston Zanesville Foster Fort Mich Iso Mayle Robert Fultz Ora Viney Bertha Binford Cumbus

Organize Classes In Glouster Area

Announcement invites residents of Glouster to join evening classes taught by land teacher in woodcraft and Mr Brady in auto mechanics. The meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Glouster Recreation Center aims to form two classes in shorthand typing business methods plus geometry chemistry democracy or current events.

Land Woodcrart Brady Glouster

Point Rock Personal and Social Mention

Mr and Mrs tied their parents here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Orland Sama and Wild Athens. Mr and Mrs William Phillips Chillicothe spent Saturday night and Sunday with GLOUSTER Alfred James agents Mr and Mex George Pron St thie iy ari Je A Turner and Homer ents, Mr and Mrs William Foughts attended the Athens stork St. Mr Jame has been ill one Iles Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Oxley bang returned to their home Ueaday after spending several feoke with Mr and Mrs LD tee

Point Rock Orland Sama Wild Athens William Phillips Chillicothe Glouster Alfred James George A. Turner Homer William Foughts Athens Stork Jame Iles Lawrence Oxley Bang Ueaday Mra

Alfred James IS ANNOUNCE SERVICES CORNING

A missionary service is announced at Mile tnwm Church of Christ in Christian Union for Wednesday June 12 at 7 43 PM The event features speakers including Mr and Mrs DV Morris and G'elerk Frank Sellars and Mr W M Morrie The notice notes this marks the beginning of the summer revival at the church. Nearby activity includes Laurel Grange conferring first and second degrees on several members and local residents making various trips for business and social visits.

Mtracing Date at River Downs and Postal Cards History

The section notes River Downs Race Track near Cincinatti will host its summer program from August 23 to September and a fall meet from October 1 to 31. It also mentions that first postal cards were introduced in America on June 1872, with penny postcards not issued yet.

Cincinnat River Downs Loney Island America

Walters Granted No 10 Job as Reds Face Phillies

Cincinnati assigns star pitcher Bucky Walters to No 10 duty against Philadelphia as the Reds chase the top NL spot from Brooklyn. Walters meets Walter Beck’s 1-1 Rhinelanders while Brooklyn holds a thin lead after recent results.

Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters Phils Brooklyn Twisters Walter Beck Rhinlanders Pirates Vicory Rhinelanders Walters Paul Derringer Fost Dee’ Prothro

Birds Top Blues Derry Summary of a baseball game with various players listed

A baseball game report details a contest between Birds and Blues Derry with numerous player names such as Bongiovanni Columba Sturdy Hitchcock and Priddy. It mentions runs hits errors and double plays including a seventh inning rally and defensive plays like Rizzuto to Priddy to Sturm. The record includes scoring lines and on base events for Kansas City and others with multiple pitchers listed.

Derry Borduearayef Winlieheock Bongiovanni Tale Calurats Bucher Bolling Meltan Sunkel Kansag City Columba

Cleveland Rams sign four more players for 104 season

The Cleveland Rams announce four additional players under contract for the 104 season. Names include end Maurice Patt and halfback Bill Lazetich from last year, plus Riley Math, son of the Columbus Bullies, and Schenker, a former Howard University tackle.

Football League Maurice Babe) Patt Bill Lazetich Riley Math Columbus Schenker Howard University

Montreal bout ends in outpoint win for Berger over McIntyre

Maxie Berger defeats Bobby McIntyre by decision in New York while Johnny Barbarachid’s Philadelphia bout is postponed a day due to threatening weather, delaying action and curtailing the card.

Associa Wear Eress New York Maxie Berger Montreal Bobby’ McIntyre Dee Roi Philadelphia Johnny Barbarachid Cocom

Birds Edge Leaders in 10th Frame

The Kansas City Blues lost to Columbus 3 to 4 in 10 innings, narrowing first place lead in the American Association. Minneapolis moved within one game of second as Louisville dropped to sixth after a loss. Rainouts and shifting positions reshaped the standings as Toledo and others chased the top four teams.

Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Alumbus Jimmy Bucher Jacke Burratta St Pa Eaally Louinville Mile Wwaulker Toledo Columbus Twe ‘Ianagolis Ik Whale Milwaukee Lachevilie

League Leaders Battling Through a Murky Box Score

League leaders and batting marks are listed with scattered errors and mis-OCR. The fragment mentions Radcliff and Case on batting and runs, Foxx and Wright among hits, and home runs by Foxx Ostomy and Trosky. References to Moores and Walkers in national batting and triples by Moses Ross appear garbled. A note mentions washed out games and a postponement sweep for Findlay at Fostoria.

Radcliff St. Louia Case Washington Foxx Boweson Wright Chicago Greenberg Detroit Mack and Boudreau Cleveland Moses Philadelpphi Ostomy Trosky Waahe Coeveland Lima Jupe Pluvious Field and Findlay Fostoria

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