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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

7

Breezing with Briez by Eddie Brie tz

A compact sports column notes a string of Sunday draws by the Yanks Giants and Dodgers and questions game venue shifts to Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It mentions Terry MacDonald Harvard backfield prospects Danforth from the Atlanta Journal and speculative chatter about Dempsey and cronin. It ends with a note on heavyweight Bob Sikes born on Lincoln's birthday.

Eddie Brietz NEW York Yanks Giants Dodgers Tennessee Cleveland Municipal Terry ‘MacDonald Harvard Matters OF Recomd Bob Sikes Robert E. Lee Sikes Lincoln

Yankees Fall to Indians 7 1 in West Coast Tilt

Cleveland harnessed a 7 1 victory behind Bob Feller to halt the world champion Yankees. Feller earned his 11th win of the season as Cleveland rode a 12 hit attack. Milnar, facing the Yankees, yielded several runs as the Indians moved further ahead of Detroit in the standings while most other majors were rained out. The game marked a discouraging stretch for the Yankees and a boost for Cleveland’s resurgence with robust offense and solid pitching.

Cleveland Indians Bob Feller DiMaggio Cleveland Lastory Er Onsie Wittler Ken Keltner Feller Yankee al Milnar Yankees Detroit Tigers Tigers Rcaco Don Satel Sein Ami Kenyon Atresia Tenerie Wid Puilnntemeena Cat Mentee Feria Pon Heffner alteNol Elden Auker Niger Bob Cincinnati Senneisto Onle Ammter Ries Wists Bantam Cal Men Morrow Ema Anes Lithe Gregor Warren J. le Turney EF. White Midaletown Ronald. Ky Carnell

Rizzuto Stars As Kaws Trim Birds Twice

Phil Rizzuto had four hits in four trips as Kansas City beat Columbus 4 to 2 in game one of a doubleheader. The Blues won 9 to 1 in the second game. St Paul topped Louisville 7 to 4. Minneapolis edged Indianapolis 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Wet grounds delayed Toledo Milwaukee doubleheaders. rain affected several other games.

Associated Press Phil Rizzito Amerean Association Kansas City Heas Columbus Blues St. Paul Louisile Minneapolis Indianapolis Indians Cincinnati Boston St. Louln New York Biltsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Washington Chicago Mulwaukee Toledo Louisville Minneapake

Plains Defeat Armcos in 13 0 Blowout

The Plains routed the Zanesville Armcos 13 to 0 on Sunday at The Plains with Shirit pitching and Nelson fanning 11. Nelson did not allow trouble, while The Plains offense produced a 13 run onslaught. Next Sunday they host Laurelville at 2:30. Fans are urged to write to Platts Sonic Station, The Plains, Ohio for game arrangements.

Shirit Bony

McDaniels Triumph In City Softball Clash By One Run

Millbeck's Shoes topped Clover Farm 4 to 3 in a City Softball League game that spoiled a 13-all tie from Friday. Shaver limited Millbeck's to three hits as Reeves and teammates produced seven hits. Also reports from Manchester Vermont note a golf medalist race at Ekwanok with Nell Croonquist of Minnesota shooting 70 to lead Johnny Burke and others.

McDaniel Clover Farm Millbeck Camp Monay Shaver Ekwanok Nell Croonquist Minnesota Johnny Burke Georgetown Warren Berl Stanford Bill Cordingley Harvard Bill Clark Dartmouth

Fight Results From Chicago to Des Moines and New York

Box scores report Moros defeating Martin in Chicago by decision while Whiteers edges Johnny in Des Moines. Floriaee stops Vaughn in New York and Zivic knocks out Rinaldi in Pittsburgh.

Chicago Ben Moros Philadelphia Seiman Martin Des Moines Sa ‘Gold Johnny "Whiters Pontiac Mich New York Floriaee Ra Sy Vaughn Cleveland Pittsburgh Fritzie Ziv Johnny Rinaldi

Canton Hikes Lead in MA After Drubbing Browns

Canton surged atop the Mid-Atlantic League standings by three games after routing the Youngstown Browns. Key performers included Kyronne and Myles with tackles, Dutch Nieman contributing to top money, and Henry Hoys debuting as an outfielder. Defending champ Sam Parks led Charleston with strong defense, while Lou Defenders and Oglivie of Cleveland chased in scoring and par-like play at the Hew Country Club. The day featured wind impacts and multiple close finishes across the circuit.

Henry Hoys Henry, Hoys Herman ‘Ener Aston Porae Country Club Myre Lou Sam Parks Charleston Alae Pittsburgh Alex Oglivie Cleveland Ray Portsmouth Ted Dayton Luther Moon Forday

Camp Meeting Arranged at Coolville

Camp meeting set for July 4 at Coolville with evangelist Rev. Harry R. Black of Parkersburg. Manager Rev. E. B. Dean. treasurer D. C. Blake. Mrs. John Davis of Little Hocking. committee entries list Gunder and Valentine families among others. social arrivals include several local couples. birthday greetings noted for C. O. Gunder.

Coolville Te Colville Harry R. Blackamn Parkersburg E. B. Dean John Davis Little Hocking D. C. Blake Hockingport Mise Maxine Valentine Parker

Ohio Public Links qualifiers and 4‑H Toppers meeting notes

Fragmented OCR summarizes a 4-H Toppers Club meeting and Ohio Public Links qualifiers. Mentions Hannah D Bible Class bake sale at Bratford's Confectionery and plans for golf qualifiers in Akron and Athens with officers and advisors named. Birth announced for Jeff Robert Romberger.

Hannah D Wolf Building Farm Bureau Akron Troy Grange Hall Ohio Public Links Golf Assoc Meriam Bingman Hstrict Athens Bratford Clinton Burdette Toledo

Unsung Athletes Topple Costly Stars in Major Leagues This Year

Major league spring war features unsung and lightly regarded players overtaking costly stars for regular jobs. Hale Kennedy, 19, shifts around third for the White Sox. Alban Glossop fills in at second for the Giants. Several high priced veterans lose roles as youth and versatility reshape lineups across clubs.

Marky Grayson Serview Sports Raitor NEW York Yankees Hale Kennedy White Sox Kennedy Hake Alban Glossop Giants Mickey Wirk Bill Terry Joe Moore Gause Johnny Rucker Frankie Gustine Tittle Pirates Bucs Johnny Gee Syracuse Freddie Hutchinson Detroit Harold Newhouser Dominic DiMaggio Red Sox Lan Finney Wilburn Butland Minneapolis Herb Hash Boston Anne Mickey Harri Zeke Bonura Washington Jimmy Wardell Huddy Lewis Cecil Travis Jimmy Pofah Cleveland Lou Boudreau Ray Mack Som Angeles Bob Swift Browns Joe Glenn Phillies

Baseball Leaders from AP Report Highlight Key Players

National batting leaders include Danning New York and Hack Chicago with runs and hits tallies. Foxx Boston shows multiple home runs and Vinney Cramer Boston top the hits, Greenberg Detroit doubles, and Rowe Detroit leads pitching with a 5 0 record.

oegayRes Louie Newe York Chicago Brooklyn Boston Pitsrurah Erica St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Association Kansas Conmbus LePaul Oy olnioStiwatvee Cain Associated Press Danning Fr Hack Pittsburgh Herman Hack Mise St. Louis Cincinnati Fletcher Willams Bosto Ix—Foxx Vinney and Cramer Greenberg Friples McCosky Foxx Case Rowe

Sunday School Class Celebrates Birthday

Zion Church Sunday School in Lower Plains held a birthday party at Wilma and Thelma Me s home. Rosy Gabriel and Billy were honored with gifts and cake. Prizes awarded to Faith May Combs Donna Barstow and Adalyn Barstow Thelma McHarg. Guests included Raron Catendine Wen dell McHarg Norma Velma McHarg Gerald McHarg and others. Members present listed.

Chauncey Jewels Zion Church Lower Plains Wilma Thelma Rothy Gabriel Billy Dake Mrs. Metlarg Faith May" Combs Donna Adalyn Barstow Thelma McHarg Raron’ Catendine Wendell Walter McHarg Norma Velma McHarg Gerald “McHarg Dorothy

Stalders Entertain With Dinner for Their Children

Mr and Mrs Milo Stalder hosted a Sunday dinner at Chauncey to honor their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Tobe Mary Stalder recently married. Guests included many Chauncey residents and Ethel Mae Thompson who broadcasts over a Columbus station sang selections before visiting the Tribe home at 116 N Congress St.

Chauncey Milo C. Stalder Laaugater Charles Tobe Mary Stalder Jake Dorothy Star Kares Tribe Clife ‘Ord ‘Thompson Ethel Mae Columbus Thomas Hoffman Nelsonville Lawrence Hoffman Dayton Margie Hickman Neltonville Eva Olson the Plains Clarence Stalder Gilbert Stalder Carl Stalder Joe Stalder Dorothy’ Stalder Milo Stalder

Birthday Celebrated by 85 Year-Old Ma

Chauncey George Cor who lives with his son in Chauncey celebrated his 85th birthday Saturday with a 6 o clock dinner at the Daugherty home Elwood Daugherty and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs William Coe and son Billy Columbus a nephew of Mr Coe Mrs and Mrs Elwood Daugherty and children Pauline Daugherty Mr George Coe and Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty attended the celebration with a birthday cake and ice cream

Chauncey George Cor Charles Daugherty Elwood Daugherty William Coe Billy Columbus Coe Mise Pauline Daugherty George Coe Mee Charles Daugherty

Postal Official Spends Week End as Guest

Mr and Mrs entertained as ad guest Hon John A Moody of Louisiana is national president of the National League of District Post masters Mrs Bricker is a vice president in the Ohio branch of the organization Mr Bricker has been appointed to serve as the organization official national representative They traveled to Ashland Kentucky Sunday with Moody en route to Pikeville Kentucky for the convention ANNOUNCE BIRTH CHAONCEY Mr and Mrs William Milliton Dorothy Porter announce the birth of a 34 pound daughter Shirley Marie at their College Ith Sunday A bee can sting only once and dies after the sting leaving the victim.

John A. Moody Louisiana Moody National League of District Bricker Ohio Ashland Pikeville Chaoncey Ant Wiliam Milliton Dorothy Porter Shirley Marie

Chauncey Visitors Drop In From Several Towns

Chauncey relatives and friends from Torch, South Charleston, Glewster, Bay City, and Michigan gathered Sunday and Saturday for visits with Mr and Mrs Barrowman and family. The Buckleys previously visited Michigan last October. Mr Barrowman hosted his brother James Barrowman of Chauncey and others from Coolville and Glouster spent Friday with Mary King in Canaanite.

Chauncey Anastra Tra Jearrows Mira James Criss Glenn Torch Mre Bare Charles Daugherty Jr Mex. Wiohn Nichole South Charleston Nicholson Mrn Lennigar Glewster Questo Landware Thomas Buckley Dan. Barrowm Bay City Mich Buckleys Barrowmans Michigan Barrowmat Jiamer Barrowman Charles Daugherty Coolvle Mew Ea. M. Daugherty Bertha. Sanders Mile Land Mire Vesta. Cherrington Helen” Burneile

Chauncey Couple Marks Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Staffinger celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary at their home on Converse Street in Chauncey Saturday. Friends attended, providing an ice cream cake and refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sauer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sherlock, Mrs. Jean Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Willian Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Delilah Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Champlin, Mr. and Mrs. John Me Cohn, and Mr. and Mrs. statingfer, all of Chauncey.

Chauncey Mra He Staffinger Whee Converse St Staffinger Bdward Sauer Edward Sherlock Jean Rowe Athens Willan Horn Salem Tra Delilah Frazier jSugar Creek Lew Champlin John Me Cohn Mie

Past Chiefs Meet CHAUNCEY Association in Millfield

The Past Chiefs Association will meet tonight at the D of P Hall in Millfield with Mrs. Maggie White and Mrs. Raith Kidd as hostesses. Secretary Clara Thel sen has received a letter of interest for all club members. A large attendance is expected.

Chauncey Chiefs Association D of P. Hall Millfield Maggie White Raith Kidd Clara Thelsen

McKechnie Optimistic For Change

Cincinnati Reds manager William McKechnie, optimistic after leading the National League by a game and a half, says beating top rivals is essential. He notes a doubleheader sweep of the Dodgers and Giants as proof and plans to start Pak Derringer or Whitey Moore in the upcoming games against Boston and Philadelphia. Weather forced a postponed doubleheader to be played tomorrow.

Boston Aman Adam William McKechnie McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Giants Boos Phil Pak Derringer Whitey Moore Dick Erickson Reds Bess Tall Park

Lancaster Stakes Open with Three Year Olds Feature

Lancaster racing opens Wednesday June 26 with the Inaugural Victor three year olds and up for a $100 purse. Daily post time 2 15 p m except twilight days at 4 15 p m July 4 events include C H Hayes and Sons Purse Berwick Seafood Grill Purse and Hotel Lancaster Handicap as key supports. Officials of the Lancaster Jockey Club express bright prospects for the meeting with Monday Wednesday and Friday set as Indies Day.

Lancaster C. H. Hayes and Sons Berwick Seafood Grill Cronin Srner Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Thimmel Motors, Inc Hotel Lancaster Lancaster Jockey Club

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