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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

9

Futile Phillies Knock Redlegs Out of Lag Lead

A chaotic New York AP report covers the Phillies beating the Reds 4 to 3 in 13 innings. Steanthlie Klein and Fer nie Lombardi drive runs, while Kirby Higbe of Cincinnati limits Philadelphia to late threats. Gene Thompson and Joe Beggs get charged with the loss as Philadelphia keeps momentum.

Phillies NEW York Phila Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Harry Gumbert Phi Phil Klett Kirby Higbe Reds Fernie Lombardi Bill Werber Morrie ‘Arnovich Bill Hershberger Steanthlie Klein Mal Phile Gene ‘Thompson Joe Beggs Joe Cincinnati Arnovich Philadelphia Poa Schulte Marty Klein Lombard Atwood Ennor—Thompson Lomeardi Ase Werters Hershberger Lombera Lombart Klein Steen Bane Frey Joon c. Ee Seme Wether Erey To. McCormick To. McCormick “Eft On ‘Eves “Cin Etnnat 6 Pandelphia Fom Bess Wild Ten Thom Pawel Oll Lanne

Athens Draws Young Players for Southeastern Distret Qualifiers

Twenty six golfers compete Sunday at Jackson County Club for ten places on the Athens team for the Southeastern District tournament to be played July 8 and 9. The Athens squad will be six players, with many newcomers and several veterans missing. The public is invited to watch the best ball event as part of Sunday’s schedule at the club.

Ian Jackson County Club Athens Jackson Southeastern Wia Dick McKinstry A. K. Buell Shubb Hanning M John Swanson BT. Grover Harry Beckley Nanna-Hodgin Wilson Smith Denn G Rutkoskie Rood-McPhertoin-Coon-Powell Beckley R. Rutkoskie P. Beckley Barstow Sanders-Kircher

Plains Win Over Glouster In 11-4 Victory

The Plains defeated Glouster by 11 to 4 on Wednesday evening as Dow Nelson pitched effectively with four hits and two runs allowed. Coley finished the game allowing two hits and two runs. Nelson and C Nelson each had hits to pace Wins, with Zanesville referenced in relation to the game.

the Plains Couster

Glouster Social Notes and State Honor Highlight Society Gatherings

Glouster reports detail the Woman's Missionary Society of Trimble Church of Christ hosting a program on Cooperation Abroad with Hazel Roudinat leading. Members presented readings, planned clothing for China, and honored retiree reader Mrs. McClelland with a handkerchief shower. July meetings and birthdays noted. Also, Mrs. Lowell E. Burnelle is named state president of the Children of the American Revolution, with appointment as assistant selections.

Auusseh Orme Broad St Woman's Missionary Society Trimble Church of Christ Hazel Roudinat Christ Ming Hazel Raber Herrold Schoeman Columbus Masterson Joe Jonas Lowell E. Burnelie Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Speci Burnelle

Glouster Stadium Work Accelerates in Rushed Schedule

The Glouster project advances under clement weather as crews place sod and grade fields for the new football stadium. Statements from Joe Morris note strong sponsor cooperation and a push to complete early, with workers like Mack Hemsley and Trav is leading on various tasks. Local updates mention unrelated baseball scores and community notices from Glouster.

Glouster Juster Clement Joe Morris Thur Travia Mack Trosky Ork Boudreny Walker Dou Morris Tew Travis Ingtons Cleveland Masterson Mons Fete Bonn Engeneral Umpe Bee Realee Igen Rowa Detroit

Indians Surge to Lead as Sox Lose Doubleheader

Cleveland climbs into first after a 7 run rally and a strong pitching showing by Milnar. Boston drops a pair to slip behind St Louis and Philadelphia. Feller fans 11 across five innings in a decisive win over Washington. Ray Mack and Trosky pace the attack with three and two RBIs respectively.

Cleveland Clevelland Indians Boston Red Sox Milnar Sox Jack Milton Ben Felter Indians Feller Washington Red Sox St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Rapid Robert Nate Gerald Walker Tribe Ray Mack Walter Masterson Rollie Hemaley Hal Troso Mack Hurer

Birds Trounce Millers Again in Baseball Sweep

The Columbus Red Birds won their third straight game against Minneapolis, dominating on both hitting and pitching. St Paul led Minneapolis early then pulled away, while other reports note Yank Terry’s five hit shutout at Milwaukee and Herring’s eighth win for Saint Paul in a 10 to 1 decision over Toledo.

Columbus Red Birds Minneapolis Birds Formance Misseaukee Yank Terry Man Herring St Pau Toledo Kansas City Ant

Goodyo Stopped By Referee After Bloody Louis Fight

Arturo Godoy of Chile, badly battered, was stopped by referee Bill Cavanaugh in the eighth round at Yankee Stadium after absorbing brutal punishment from Joe Louis. Godoy rose on shaky feet to hear the bell but could not continue, as Louis pressed the attack until the stoppage. Crowd 28,000 watched the brutal finish and Godoy recovered in the dressing room, declaring he could take it.

Gayle Talbot New York Joe Louis Lethal Arturo Godoy Chile Yankee Stadium Arturo Nesine Billynth Louis Godoy Cavanaugh Louis Ager al Weill Eddie Brietz Laula Atlantic Baer Galen Joe Detroit Browns Yanks Red Sox Browne Jon Louis Billy Conn Conn Larry MacPhail Leo Durocher

American batting and fielding leaders in major league stats

Radcliff of St Louis tops batting with 159 runs notched in the season. Williams of Boston leads runs with 40, Foxx of Boston drives in 88 RBIs, Cramer of Boston collects 7 hits, and Greenberg of Detroit records doubles as a standout in the era.

Radcliff St. Loui Willams Boston Foxx Cramer Greenberg Detroit

Standi Chicago Bout Ends Unclear in White City Arena

In a boxing card at White City arena Chicago, Henry Wacker fought an opponent from Cleveland after a 0 round effort. The result and bout details are unclear from the fragmentary OCR text.

Chicago Waaie Ann Cleveland Henry Wacker White City

Saturday National League results and upcoming schedule

The report lists scores for several matchups including Cincinnati 33 over New York Crue and Cleveland 12 over Washington with miscellaneous results like St Louis 2 and Detroit 4. It also provides a packed Saturday schedule featuring Edison at New York, St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, and other league pairings.

York Edneinnati New York St.Louie Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Asterican Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington St Lo Chi ‘Associatio Op Golumbur St. Pa Toledo Minne

Browns Surge to Top as Yankees Falter in Busy Baseball Week

The St Louis Browns emerged as the current standout in the majors after a dramatic stretch that shook the American League standings. They rolled to 27 wins with no losses, matching a pace unseen since last season, while rivals like the Yankees stumbled and the White Sox shut them out. Across the league, Phillies rallied behind Kirby Higbe and Chick Klein in 12 innings to topple the Reds, and the Giants hammered the Cubs as Brooklyn and Pittsburgh posted wins in a vigorous slate.

New York Yankees Lin Brownies Browns Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indiana Ben Peller Washington Wine Ting Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Branenta Manic Greenberg Remy Fan Yankees Chicago White Sox Sohn Blaney New York Phillies Kirby Ighe Chick Klein Cincinnati Reds Ehampe Hielaw Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Lolly Larry French Chicago Cube Pittsburgh Pirates Boston

Breezing Along With Brietz By Eddie Brietz

A chaotic vintage sports column hints at boxing and golf scenes with names like Arturo Godoy Billy Conn and Bob Sik. Mentions Carl Browns and other teams, plus a scattered mix of interviews and sports gossip from the era.

Special Service Planned For Masons of Glouster

Special notices describe a Glouster St John’s Day service at the Methodist Church with Rev. F G Borof t delivering a sermon. Masons will march to the church for 10 30 service. Epworth League meets at 6 30. Church of Christ and Church of Christ at Bite School schedule morning worships and youth activities with Rev. Max Martin and Rev. Martin speaking on spiritual topics. Meanwhile local social notes report Mrs Bailey’s birthday surprise, a Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs James Torrence, and various visits and gatherings including Porterville K P Lodge social where Grand Prelate CF Ater attended.

Glouster St. John’s Day F. G. Borotf Epworth League Boroft Church of Christ, Bite School Max Martin Christian Endeavor Svcletien Martin Bishopville Chris Ley Pedicord Porterville Bill Shrieves Worthy Parker George Morris L. R. Trainer Porterville K P. Lodge CF Ater Zanesville

Trimble Church Group Meets in Glouster

Trimble Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Martha Kloh home in Glouster on a Wednesday evening. Mrs Ella Mor led a music program and games with plans discussed for June 27. Refreshments were served to 18 members and guests as handkerchief showers were given to Mrs Tense Wolfe Mrs Julie Johnson and Mr Sadie Morrison.

Slouster Ladies Aid Society Trimble Methodist Church

Attend Flower Show Glouster Garden Club Members Attend

Glouster Garden Club members attended a flower show in Malta hosted by the Maleonta Club. Attendees included Mrs. BR. Angle Mrs. Leslie Williams Mrs. Harriette Wesmuhler Mrs. W. W. Bryson Mrs. T. Wirgley Mrs. O. L. Easley Mrs. Byrdones Mrs. EH. Taylor SM. Pleo and Mrs. Harold Kittrell.

Glouster Glouster Garden Maleonta Malta BR. Angle Leslie Williams Harriette Wesmuhler W. W. Bryson T. Wrigley O. L. Easley Bydones EH. Taylor SM. Pleo Harold Kittrell

Vanished Sea Covers Large Central North America

During the Cretaceous Period a rear sea transgressed across North America, submerging much of Texas New Mexico Colorado Nebraska the Dakotas Wyoming Montana and parts of neighboring states from the MacK en ie river mouth region northward creating a vast inland sea.

North American Texas New Mexico Col+ado Nebraska Dakotas Wyming Montana MacKenie River

Beckleys Win Another 13-1 in City Softball League title clash

Beckleys dominated Mepers 15-1 to seal the City Softball League crown as Delbert Hayes pitched superbly and Micke Crows contributed multiple safeties. The box score lists strong performances from Beckleys and a lopsided scoring line.

Beckley Aggregation Mepers Delbert Hayes Narsed Ita Micke Crows

Tennis tourney opens with decisive first round results

In the high hopping ground contest on Thursday Elay Wood defeated D Williams 5 0 6 0 Bill Lewis beat G Peckham 6 1 6 0 and J Hess defeated R Chapman 6 0 6 0 in the first round of play.

Elay Wood D. Williams Bill Lewis G. Peckham

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