Bobcats Close Season With Dayton Tilt In Home Finale
Ohio University hosts the Dayton Flyers in the season finale after adjusting the schedule due to midterm exams. Frank Baumholtz seeks his 700th college point in two years as Ohio, led by a fast-scrambling lineup, faces Dayton whom they beat 42-34 at Dayton. Freshman contest precedes the main game at 6 40.
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Ohio University
Bobcats
University of Dayton Flyers
Washington and Jefferson
Washington
Dayton
Flyers
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Toledo
Wesleyan
Ohio Five
Jim Carter
Miami
Redskins
Frank Baumholtz
Nets
Frank
Bobcat
Milestone in Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association History
Fifteen years ago Bill Thomas of Wellston envisioned a high school league to streamline schedules and boost fan interest. The Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association formed with ten schools, now seven charter members remain with Middleport joining in 1928. At a Rogan Hotel gathering in Wellston, eight current members were honored for the league’s persistence and growth.
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Bill Thomas
Wellston
Bill
Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association
Ohio
Portsmouth
Athens
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Ironton
New Boston
Nelsonville
Logan
Jackson
Middleport
Rogan Hotel
Thomas
W. E. Thomas
Roy J. Gillen
Court of Appeals
Sidonia Breen
Jeanne Bentine Lamb
Rotary Club
H. R. Townsend
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Gehrig withdrawn from baseball and parole commission appointment
Lou Gehrig withdrew from baseball on doctors orders after an examination at the Mayo Clinic on June 13 1940 which showed infantile paralysis a progressive muscular atrophy condition. He announced his withdrawal on June 22 1939 and on October 11 1939 was appointed to a ten year term on the New York City Parole Commission with an annual salary of 5700 dollars.
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Lou Gehrig
New York City Parole Commission
A. Gehrig
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Gehrig
New York City
Parole Commission
Edward J. Neil
Billy Conn
Chauncey Hosts Wide Guest List From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne of Mill Street hosted a group of visitors including Mrs Mary Laghugh and Mrs Stella Withem from Chauncey. Also present were Mr and Mrs H B Noble and Hal Osborne from Athens, Mr and Mrs E L Bingman and daughter Vivian, and Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne plus June and David Miller from The Plains and Vere Ridge.
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Chauncey
Henry Osborne
Mill St
Mary Lahugh
Stella Withem
H. B. Noble
Hal Osborne
Athens
E. L. Bingman
Vivian
Dane Osborne
Vere Ridge
June
David Miller
the Plains
Chauncey Council Set for Regular Evening Meeting
The Chauncey City Council will meet tonight at 7 o'clock in the City Building to conduct regular business.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Council
DiMaggio and Rolfe Join Yankees Camp in Florida
Joe DiMaggio leaves San Francisco by car for the New York Yankees camp at St. Petersburg, flanked by his wife Dorothy Arnold. His 1940 contract was settled around $32,500 after his 27,500 last season and a potential 35,000 deal. Red Rolfe also accepts 1940 terms totaling about 16,500.
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San Francisco
AUP
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankee
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dorothy Arnold
DiMaggio
Las
Ed Barrow
Yankee
Red Rolfe
New York
Ladies Aid Plans March Meeting at Millfield Church
Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society holds an afternoon and evening gathering on Thursday March 7. President Miss Olive Brookins leads, with quilting followed by a 6 oclock potluck and the monthly business meeting.
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Millfield — Ladies Aid Society
Millfield
Senators Batting Order No Longer Tops Heavy With Left Handers
In Orlando Clark Griffith plans to manage the Rockies in their opener against the Regulars after 18 years out of the dugout. Harris argues the Senators rely too much on left-handed hitters inviting southpaw pitching. In Pasadena Jack Hayes’ knee trouble lingers while Dykes picks seven White Sox for the All-Star game. In Miami Levy to start at first for the Phillies with Arnovich starring in practice and Litwhiler launching a 387 foot homer. In Lakeland the Tigers begin a six inning practice game with Greenberg McCosky Campbell facing Fox Mullin Harris. In Fort Myers Vitt worries over another starter as Indians holdouts persist with Allen refusing terms and Slapnicka prepared to respond.
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Orlando
Fla
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Rockies
Bucky Harris
Harris
Senators
Pasadena
Cal
ULP
White Sox
Jack Hayes
Jimmy Dykes
Sox
Los Angeles
Lee
Kreevich
Kuhel
Lyons
Appling
McNair
Metha
Miami Beach
Ed Levy
Newark
Oakland
Phillies
Doc Prothro
Levy
Arnovich
Danny Litwhiler
del Baker
Hank Greenberg
Barney McCosky
Bruce Campbell
Pete Fox
Pat Mullin
Ned Harris
Bill Fleming
Hal Manders
Freddie Hutchinson
Tom Sears
Fort Myers
Johnny Allen
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Mel Harder
al Milnar
Willis Hudlin
Harder
Hudlin
Joe Dobson
Johnny Broaca
Johnny Humphries
Bill Zuber
Harry Eisenstat
al Smith
Eiisenstat
Dobson
Broaca
Vitt
Cyril C. Slapnicka
Allen
Rookie McCormick Shines In Reds Intra-Squad Opener
In Tampa the Reds scrimmage ended 12 to 6 with rookie Mike McCormick collecting four hits including two triples and two singles. Manager Bill McKechnie praised his defense in left field and noted possible trading of veteran Lew Riggs.
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Tampa
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Mike McCormick
Indianapolis
McCormick
Redleg
Lew Riggs
Mt Zion Buckeyes Rivalry Pace Thursday League Games
Mt Zion faces Buckeyes in the Thursday high school league lineup with a 7 pm start for Gulf-Zenners followed by Standard Oil at 9 pm Hills.
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Mt. Zion
Battery C
Gulf-Zenners
Buckeyes
Standard Oil-Hills
Wolves Heavy Favorites for Track Crown
Michigan appears the team to beat at the Big Ten indoor championships with Ken Doherty guiding a strong lineup. Notable contenders include Don Canham in high jump and Ralph Schwarzkop to in the two mile, while Indiana’s Roy Cochran threatens the 440 yard field and Northwestern’s Myron Piker seeks repeat sprint glory. A stray note mentions a Toronto to Barbados flight of about 3000 miles in ten days.
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Chicago
U.R
Michigan
Illinois
Michiigan
Don Canham
Ralph Schwarzkopf
Walter Mehl
Wisconsin
Roy Cochran
Indiana
Warren Breidenbach
Jack Salzman
Ohio State
Wilmur McCown
Cochran
Bill Watson
Archie Harris
Wolverines
Myron Piker
Northwestern
Unseeded Pairs Meet in Golf Finals in Florida
In Coral Gables, two unseeded tandems face off for the $5,000 international four ball title. The Laffoon and Metz pair defeated Runyan and Smith by one stroke after a clutch miss on the 36th green.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Laffoon
Dick Metz
Billy Burke
Craig Wood
Laffoon-Metz
Paul Runyan
Horton Smith
Smith
Metz
Runyan
Basketball Results Compiled From Various Scores
In a district roundup Louisville style scores show St. John's 38 topping St. Francis 35. Temple defeated Carnegie Tech 40 to 38. Westminster lost 43 to Slipstream Rock 47. Lebanon Valley beat Albright 47 to 40. Ursinus edged Drexel 39 to 36. Moravian won 60 to 47 against P. M. C.
Akron Area Teams Again Look Tough
Akron area high school basketball teams again appear strong contenders for northeastern Ohio and state scholastic honors. Akron district teams dominate early round play with five of seven wins in Kent, including McKinley perfect at 18 victories.
Trimble Grange Members Receive Degrees Saturday
Trimble Grange No. 1830 held its meeting Saturday night with 97 in attendance. The Albany Grange Degree team conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates. Athens County Pomona Grange lit the candle ceremony and plans lighting service for Athens later. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by Trimble Grange women. Next meeting is Saturday night March 16, same date as Pomona Grange first all-day meeting of the year.
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Chauncey
Trimble Grange No
Allan Boudinot
Albany Grange
Athens County Pomona
Trimble
Trimble Grange
Athens
Pomona Grange
Jacksonville PTA Meeting Showcases Grade Work
Large crowd attends the grade school PTA program led by Ada Kennedy art instructor. Demonstrations span Junior Primary to eighth grade with Kennedy drawing for attendees at the close.
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Jacksonville
P.T.A
Ada Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Elmer Stone
Margaret
Eva
John Stone
Akron
Stone
Betty
Concord
Mike Bycofski
Frank Paskivitch
Elia Bycofski
Athens
G. W Hoisington
Amesville
Charles Hoisington
Alfred Deal
Royal and
Alfred Jr
Chauncey
Dias Deal
Donna
Trimble
Chauncey District Social and Personal Gossip
Chauncey residents Dan Johnson and Emma Murphy visited the ill Lydia Hayes near Coolville. Dorothy Howard of Glouster spent Thursday in Millfield with the Gillespie family. Frank Shirkey visited Daniel Fulton in Millfield and relatives in Jacksonville. Eldon Sanders of Columbus spent the weekend with Ray Sanders in Millfield. Inez Burdette, visiting Athens County, left for Florida with Guy Fulton and Mrs. Francis Lemoine. Florence Ann Osborne is ill with influenza on Vore Ridge. Janie Minister of Chauncey is improving after illness.
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Chauncey
Dan Johnson
Emma Murphy
Athens
Lydia Hayes
Coolville
Dorothy Howard
Glouster
Millfield
Eben Gillespie
Frank Shirkey
Tuppers Plains
Daniel Fulton
Jacksonville
Eldon Sanders
Columbus
Ray Sanders
Inez Burdette
Athens County
Fitusville
Fla
Guy A. Fulton
Great Falls
Mont
Francis Lemoine
Florence Ann Osborne
Vore Ridge
Janie
Charles Minister
Blades On Spot As Experts Favor Cardinals This Season
Ray Blades, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, is under scrutiny as experts pick the Cardinals to contend for the National League pennant. Last season he reshaped a club near the Reds in a tight race, earning a reputation for an unconventional, today-first approach. He programs fielding drills, benches veterans, and pushes players to win today with tomorrow uncertain.
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Harry Ferguson
ST. Petersburg
Fla
U.P
Waterfront Park
Ray Blades
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Blades
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Cards
Reds
Curt Davis
Medwick
St Louis Cardinals
Johnny Mize
Elizabeth Robinett Hosts Relatives at Millfield Home
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett entertained relatives and guests Sunday at her Millfield residence. Attendees included her children and grandchildren, Ronald Robinett and children Johnny and Judith from Lancaster, William Sisson and daughter Lorena Mae from Athens, and Ivan Matheny and children Jeane and Larry from Nelsonville.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Robinett
Millfield
Ronald Robinett
Johnny
Judith
Lancaster
William Sisson
Lorena Mae
Athens
Ivan Matheny
Jeane
Larry
Nelsonville
Child Injures Eye In Stick Incident At Green Dale
Seven year old Otho Dye of Chauncey Green dale received a deep eye wound when he fell on a stick Sunday. The stick pierced his left eye and five stitches were needed to close the injury. Doctors have not yet determined if the eye can be saved.
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Chauncey
Otho Dye
Richard Dye
Sylvia Lowery
Greendale
Pearl Lowery
Kent District Class A Tournament Scores
Akron Buchtel 30 defeated Ashtabula 14. Struthers 21 beat Akron Hower 148. Canton McKinley 58 topped East Palestine 51. Akron St Vincent 43 defeated Euclid Shore 25.
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Kent
Akron Buchtel
Ashtabula
Struthers
Akron Hower
Canton McKinley
East Palestine
Akron St. Vincent
Euclid Shore
Workers Alliance Local G2452 Plans Plains Meeting
The Workers Alliance Local G2452 will meet Thursday night March 7 at 7 p.m. at The Plains School to discuss membership and the burial fund.
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Plains the Plains
Workers Alliance
G2452
Plains
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Meet Flyers
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Sports Service Bureau
The
Athens Messenger
Washington, D. C
DiMaggio and
Rolfe
Ford
Lakeland, Fla
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Cole
Cross
Bolin
Sprague
Enone
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Faulkner
Stephen
Feens
Oliver
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Essex
Buckeye Caf
Cooley
Ley
R. Wiley
Standard Oil
Sa B. Winning
J. Littler
Sigma Pi
Kuhner
Te. Winning
Core Kuncel
Haddox
A Fulmer
Coon
Wilson
Rene O
C. Littler
Cana Colonial Finance
Kempton Eee
Morrison
Bolin Weer
Duckler
Chadwick Manning
Lil
Sams
Ashworth
Nos Shirley
Union Printery
B. Rood
Taylors— Butler
Cutliff
Ween
Herron
Sickles
Rere
Sipe
Gus -Nneenecewd
Westfalls
Gobert
White
Vercoe
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Buell Eere
City Loop
Lloyd Dietz
Pete Sivess
Joe Beggs
Colts
Mike
Cormick
American Association
McKechnie
Deacon
Wolves
Toronto
Barbados
By Jim Emerson
Akron North
Akron Garfield
North
Akron St. Vincent's
Youngstown
McKinley
Akron South
Barberton
Buchtel
Akron West
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Girard
Toledo de Vilbiss
Clay
Toledo Libbey
Leipsic
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Rome
Conneaut
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Hartville
Ottawa Hills
Holgate
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PTA
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Schenley
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Federal Reserve
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