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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

17

Rookie hurlers Hash butland may be key to A L pennant

In Sarasota Florida the Red Sox feature rookies Herbert H Hash from Neeller Virginia and Wilburn Butland from Terre Haute Indiana as potential differences makers against the New York Yankees. Both are right handers with strong builds and confident they can subdue big hitters as Boston eyes the race for the American League crown.

Hash Butland A. L. Pennant Sarasota Fla Amon Red Sox New York Yankees Manever Atland Ager Joe Cronin Minneapolis Ton Herbert H. Hash Neeller Wilburn Butland Terre Haute Ind Red Sox Yankees Foxx Doerr Williams Tabor Cronin Cramer DiMaggio Dickey Keller Jolfe Selkirk Gordon American Association

Question and Answers on Records and Fights

A reader asks about the world pole vault record, a 1935 boxing money issue, and 1939 major league baserun with bases loaded. Answers note Sefton Meadows set 14 feet 11 inches in 1937, Hamas received 25000 dollars guaranteed in Paris and drew it, and 31 such RBIs occurred that season.

William Sefton Earle Meadows California Steve Hamas Max Schmeling Hamas Germany Chase National Bank Paris

Athens Men Embrace Colorful Spring Haberdashery Trend

Athens men jump into color in suits hats and accessories as Spring lines reveal bright greens khakis blues greys and contrasts in socks ties and hats. Stores showcase single breasted three button jackets and pegged trousers with vivid foulard patterns and wide availability of color driven outfits on Court Street.

Athens Court Street Business Man Toronto Ont U.R Canada George Catlin Belof Russia China Japan Italy Germany

Court Street Haberdashery Notes Spring Men’s Wear

Athens merchants report a shift toward bold casual style as spring clothing returns. College era looks influence business wear with colorful foulards, gaudy patterns, porkpie hats with puggree bands, and new belts, ties, shirts, and sweaters in maroon yellow tan grey brown and blue.

Athens Satorialites Foulards Court Street

Seamless Top Shoes Prominent At Athens Retail displays

The article highlights the rise of seamless top shoes at local Athens merchants emphasizing comfort and minimal seams. It notes brown calfskin, thick soles, fringed tongues, and sports style clashes with the trend. Saddle strap shoes in various colors and antique finishes remain popular ahead of Easter attire.

Athens

Umpires Under Scrutiny From McLemore on Spring Training

Henry McLemore declares he will privately study South Atlantic umpires during spring training. He ponders their fitness and voice training while joking about harsh remarks, then concedes his comments may be playful or serious depending on who reads.

Bradford Social And Personal Notes

Mrs. Willard Ebersbach of Pomeroy visited last week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Might. Easter Sunrise services will be held at the Bradford Church at 6 o clock March 24. Palm Sunday illustrated hymns will be shown by stereopticon at the Bradford Church.

Bradford Willard Ebersbach Pomeroy Clarence Might Clarence Andrews Middleport John Eskew Lydia Hysell Wiliam Baker Charles Buck West Rutland Bobby Hendricks Arthur Hendricks Eileene Eskew Neva Might Charles Lambert D.A.V Frank Buck Charles Burt Clifford Whittington K. P. Miller Bradbury J. P. Miller Edwin Cambron Clay Welliston Ed Russell Anthony Hyssell

Woolen Ties Feature Varied Patterns and Fabrics

Ties shown in the 1940 lines highlight wool as a key material with mixes of silk or rayon. Designs range from broad stripes to intricate paisley, and patterns favor large dots circles and marble effects.

Danish macassin boosts two tone brown and white shoes

The Danish macassin remains popular for footwear and will feature two tone brown and white sports shoes. Most include rubber heels, a design choice believed by many tailors to improve balance and stance for the average man in sports wear.

Easter Hat Dilemma Sparks Style Frenzy in Window Pick

NEA Service writer Tom Wolf describes a spring hat hunt full of styles from the homburg to telescope. A shop clerk notes blue and khaki tones and silk pugree ribbons, guiding him to a brim wider than usual for Easter parade flair. He narrows to a broad-brimmed gamble hat that evokes a Mississippi steamboat gambler.

Tom Wolf NEA Homburg Mississippi

Canada’s Horse Guards to Lose Mounts in Mechanization

The Governor General's Horse Guards face a shift as horses are replaced by mechanized units. Many regiments phase out riding mounts while keeping the unit name intact.

Canada Horse Guards Toronto

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