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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

7

Weekend whirl of baseball stars and sports chatter

A garbled sports column mixes notes on Fordham, Minnesota, Jack Cottey, and Joe Medwick with references to Dizzy Dean, Rogers Hornsby, and Dempsey. It mentions Father’s Day nostalgia, baseball trivia, and the Red Cross hotel pledge, edging through varied sports gossip and oddball observations without a clear single event.

Joe Medwick Elies Medwick Cardinals Billy Southworth Jack Dempsey Miami Beach

Reds Take Twin Bill From Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds swept a doubleheader at Philadelphia to climb back into second place in the NL pennant race. Morrie Arnovich provided punch as Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn in both games 1-0 and 5-2 behind strong pitching by their two starting pitchers. The Reds face the Phillies in a two game series as they push for the top spots in the league.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Phils Rhinelanders Morrie Arnovich Dodgers Johnny Vanier Meer Joe Beggs Walter

Inverness golf tourney leads Snead and Guldahl

A report from Inverness on the two man best ball event where Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl dominated the field with the lion's share of prize money. The piece details scores, notable players, and the overall results of the Inverness four-ball matches, including other teams and payoffs.

Toledo P—Sisteen Inverness Sam Snead Shawnee-on-Delaware Ralph Guldahl Chicago Minx Demavet Eueg Huey Howren Inek Timmy Arcana Hogan Yug Assonden Lawnon Ltte Henry Picard Sonny Gene Soretts Capon Nanton Morten Sthan Thomsony Biausy Bulty Boras Wale Tee Hagen Byron Nelson Gidley Eat Regal Par Picard Revolla Meabea Eher Orea Ipo Tha Tc Hasan Tha

Miss Smart Hostess To Bridge Club

Miss Jessie Smart hosted the Friday night Bridge Club at Mrs. W. H. Radford's home. High score was Mrs. Margaret Simpkins, second Mrs. Eleanor Sharick, low Mrs. Helen Sanders, travel prize to Mrs. Bertha Sanders. Next meeting two weeks at Mrs. Simpkins'.

Jessie Smart W. H. Radford

Mrs Gertrude Dodson Dies at Corning

Mrs Jane Gertrude Dodson aged 52 of Corning died Friday in a Lancaster hospital. Born Rendville she lived most of her life in the Corning area. She was a member of the United Brethren Church and affiliated with Eastern Star Rebekah and Pythian Sister lodges. Survived by husband John Dodson and numerous relatives. Funeral from UB Church of Corning Monday afternoon. burial in Millertown Cemetery.

Corning Jane Gertrude Dodson Lancaster Rendville United Brethren Church Eastern Star Poracontas Rebekah Pythian Si Oe John Dodson A. W. Martin Renaville Margret Shahan Dna Wilder Albion Mich Wiles Jam L Raymond C David W. and Waller Alice Koska Mintie Roby Mane Ayers Ruth McNally Alfred Marlin UB. Church of

Alls Quiet as Indians Smoke Peace Pipe to Pennant Chase

Cleveland Indians sign peace statement after most players withdraw demand for Vitus resignation. Oscar Vitt to manage, with Alva Bradley’s benediction sealing a quiet return to pursuit of the pennant. Weatherly erased from meeting. Grimes injured. Vaughn limits Tribe to two runs in seven. Lou Boudreau belts a homer as Shinar tops Babich in game two. Crowd of 18,000 plus at Cleveland Stadium as the Indians prepare for Washington tomorrow night.

Cleveland Oscar Vitt Tribe Vitus du Pres Ndian Meath Hawke Helf Oscar Grimes Roy Weatherly Weatherly Helo George Caster Gam Lou Boudreau Vaughn al Shinar Johnny Babich Milnne Cleveland Stadium Indians Washengton

Lowly Toledo Hens Clicking In Association

The Toledo Mudhens, like the St. Louis Browns, show strength in the American Association. They have won five of seven and moved from the cellar with a double victory over Indianapolis, 4 2 and 2 1. St Paul swept Kansas City, 7 10 4 and 29a. Minneapolis won both ends of a twin bill with Milwaukee, cutting Kansas City's lead. Louisville climbed to third by taking Columbus twice, 5 3 in 18 innings and 9 0 in even innings.

Toledo Mudhens St. Louis Browns Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Columbus

League Leader Update From National Baseball Leaders

REPORTS AP NATIONAL LEAGUE LEAGUE LEADERBOARD HIGHLIGHTS DANNING NEW YORK 2 RUNS FREY CINCINNATI 40 RUNS BATTED IN DANNING 44 HITS F MCCORMICK CINCINNATI AND HACK CHICAGO 14 DOUBLES MOORE NEW YORK F MCCORMICK CINCINNATI 14 TRIPLES ROSS BOSTON HOME RUNS MUZE 1% STOLEN BASES FREY CINCINN TON NEW YORK 1 AMERICAN BATTING RADCLIFF ST LOUIS 376 1 RUNS WILLIAMS BOSTON RUNS BATTED IN FOXX BOSTON 5 HITS CRAMER BOSTON 1 FL P DOUBLES GREENBERG DETROIT TRIPLES KELLER NEW YORK LAND MOSES PHILADELPHIA HOME RUNS FOXX BOSTON 16 STOLEN BASES CASE WASHINGTON 18 PITCHING NEWSOM DETROIT

Frey Cincinnati Danning New York F. McCormick Moore Hack Chicago Ross Boston Muze Cincinton Radcliff St. Louis Willaims Foxx Boson Keller Land Moses Philadelphia Case Washington Newsom Detroit

Baseball Banter and Dodger Talks at Polo Grounds

Rumors swirl over Joe Medwick and Curt Davis contracts with Larry MacPhail calling the spend at over one hundred thousand dollars. Charley Dressen’s No. 7 is retired for a special No. 77 and Leo Durocher signals Davis may pitch any day. Frankie Frisch Day looms as Pirates trip is rained out, with Al Lopez expected to aid Pittsburgh. Dock Cramer notes power boosts for the Red Sox and Yankees as fans debate fastest pitches. Tex Carleton autographs with a rubber stamp, and Hopkins Hospital says Casey’s arm is fine. Night-game policy shifts loom in NL as Browns press for more night action ahead of all-star break.

New York Dodgers Joe Medwick Curt Davis Larry MacPhail Med ‘Wick Charley Dressen Dressen Leo Durocher Davis Durocher Scribes Pittsburgh al Loper Pirates Lupe Dock Cramer Boston Red Sox George Selkirk Bob Feller Bob Kennedy White Sox Jim Tabor Red Sox Hugh Casey Dodger Johns Hopkins Hospital Une le Louis Browns Clarke Griffith National League Browns Redbirds

Birth and standings across the national league results

Mirth announces birth of a daughter to Chauncey Day and family in Chicago while various baseball standings show Cincinnati beating Brooklyn and Chicago beating Boston in 11 innings. Other results include Pittsburgh routing New York, St Louis over Philadelphia, Cleveland over Philadelphia, and Detroit as well as multiple city matchups. Upcoming Tuesday schedules list Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York with several American Association games noted.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Boston Mwe Detroit Cleveland Washington Philaseignin Cme Kansas Ci Minnette Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul

Church Worker Honored At Her Home In Athens

Mrs Luman, active Zion Church worker and Mothers Bible Class president, was honored at her Union Street home in Athens for her birthday. Guests included Mrs Hazel Luman and others. entertainment featured solos by Mrs Emma Barstow and Colleen Depew. Ice cream cake and tea were served. several relatives joined for the day but could not stay for the evening party.

Chauncey-Mra Haze Lu Zion Church Law Ins Mothers Bible Union St. Athens Luman Nirse Emma Barstow Colleen Depew Grace Burchfield Bessie Moore Byron Dillion Robert Barnett Columbus

Chauncey Local News Notes Visits And Camp Meeting

Shauncey guests include Oris Swartz and Myrtle at Walls residence and Darreil Moore family from Dayton visiting relatives. Rev Parence Way and others attend Church of God camp meeting in Anderson. Chauncey Local No 288 to elect new officers at June meeting chaired by W. M. Schoonover.

Shauncey Oris Swartz Myrtle Otto Walls Clarks Chapel Darreil Moore Anita Dayton Harry’ Moore Wendell Moore Melvin Moore Harry Roger Moore Tornert C. H. Saunders Laan and Firs Indiana Chauncey Parence Way Roger Timothy Mitchell Mary “Over Clarence Staley Ellie Cunningham Anderson Churches of God Church of God Chauncey — Aloot Chauncey Local No W. M. Schoonover

New York Major League Clubs Suffer Trio of Sunday Twin Bills

Sunday baseball left New York clubs in gloom as Yankees Giants and Dodgers each lost. Kenmindy powered the Yankees to a comeback win in game two after trail in game one. Cardinals swept Phillies while Cubs and Bees split twin bill. Red Sox lead AL after wins as Browns, White Sox split with twins. Indians beat Athletics as Feller pitched well and Tigers swept Washington with McCosky drive.

New York Will, White Seomointed Press Mudville Mighty Casey Yankees Giants Dodgers Bea Vernon Kenmindy Shore Brooklyn Whitlow Watt Linus Frey Reeds Cesty Innin Streaky Pirates Sewell St. Louie Cardinals Phillies Cube Bees Cubs Claude Passonu Ater Boston Red Sox Ted Willie Homer Chicago Joe. Cronin Ped Cleveland Indians Athletics Bol Feller Wrees AL Tinar Detroit Tigers Washington Airney McCosky Smith

Chauncey family hosts dinner for daughter's eleventh birthday

Mr and Mrs Sam el Waymer entertained at their Beaumont home Sunday in honor of their daughter Eda's eleventh birthday. A birthday cake with eleven candies marked the milestone as guests included Mr and Mrs Laie Hart and others from Millfield and Beaumont.

Chauncey Samel Waymer Beaumont Eda Laieclus Hart Millfield Grand Almeda Hattie Tittle Ray ‘Tittle Wyona Patty Donna

Mrs Lowery Improves After Marietta Hospital Operation

Mrs Thomas Lowery of Marietta Ohio is improving after a surgical operation at a local hospital. The address lists Mrs Thomas Lowery, Marietta Ohio, with sons Earl Donald and Bobby and daughter Mia. Archie Rum eld of Middleport.

Chauncey Thomas Lowery Marietta Ohio Clinte Lowery Earl Donald Bobby Mia Archie Rumeld Middleport

Decathlon Title Win Highlights Watson Triumph in Cleveland

Cleveland reports Big Bud Watson, 21, protege of Joe Louis, wins the national decathlon crown. He sets records in discus 131 feet 358 inches and 100 meters 9.8 seconds, totaling 7523 points. Joe Scott of Western Preserve University, Lee Todd of Colorado, and Alphonso Gavrilovich of Detroit place behind him.

Cleveland Bud Watson al Acound Joe Louis Joe Scott Western Preserve University Watson Alphonso Gavrilnvice Detroit Lee Todd University of Colorado Stott Stone

Littler Wins Club Tourney

Littler dominated a 50-player field to win the Club Tourney over the weekend earning the Old Man Par title in Class A. Low gross honors went to Grow Thad while Roger Humphry claimed first in handouts. Three players tied for second as Neil Thomas Charney Tribe and Harper Pendry finished four down. In the Direct Prize third round Rich Rutkorkie John Kircher Bob Litter and Savion Cameron competed. Art Smithy faced George Lante and Darrell Selby in later matchups as 18 golfers signed intents for the Southeastern Ohio qualifier.

Ob Littler Rover Art. Smith Rehithoskle Uren Roger Humphry Claus Neil ‘Thomas Charney ‘Tribe Harper’ Pendry Rich Rutkorkie Will John Kircher Bob Litter Savion Cameron Art Smithy George Lante Darrell Selby Harper Pendry

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