Dominic DiMaggio eyed as 60000 dollar Sox question in camp
Irv Kupcinet notes Dominic DiMaggio resembles Joe in look and talk but questions his baseball ability in Boston Red Sox camp at Sarasota. Cronin withholds judgment due to ankle sprain while comparing Dom to Joe Cronin and Ted Williams. The piece also quotes Syl Johnson on modern training improving rookies and the evolution of baseball coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic DiMaggio
Boston Red Sox
Sarasota
Fla
Irv Kupcinet
Chicago Daily Times
Gold Sox
Joe
Kupcinet
Brother Joe
Gargantua
Dominic
Yawkey
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Cronin
Yankees
Donkey Cage Game Set For Chauncey March 30 1940
A donkey basket ball event will be at the Chauncey-Dover gymnasium on Saturday March 30 1940. A preliminary regulation game between Chauncey Independents and Amesville starts at 7 pm followed by the donkey game at 8 pm. Teams include faculty members ex high school stars bus drivers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Chauncey Independents
Amesville
Mystery surrounds final stages of Paychek training
In Pompton Lakes New Jersey Benny Leonard maintains secrecy as two unidentified heavyweights spar with Johnny Paychek ahead of his title fight with Joe Louis. Leonard cites safety and sparring-ballast, while Louis trains in Greenwood Lake and Paychek completes a public workout under commission scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paychek
Jack Cuddy
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Johnny Paychek
Joe Louis
Benny Leonard
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Johnny
Leonard
Carpentier
Dempsey
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Champin Louis
Louis
Benny
Joe
John J. Phelan
New York Commission
Phelan
William H. Walker
Commission
Walker
Bad Breaks Force Baker To Gamble to Pull Tigers Toward Top
LAKELAND Florida Detroit manager Del Baker tests bold moves to revive the team after Landis freed 91 Briggs farm players. Greenberg shifts to outfield York to first base Bartell plugs shortstop Gehringer backs pain prompts Croucher move infield reconfigures. Pitching staff shows promise with Newsom Bridges Trout Hutchinson Rowe and young arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Tigers
Kirkley
Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
K. M. Landis
Briggs
del Baker
Hank Greenberg
Rudy York
Dick Bartell
Frank Croucher
Greenberg
Hank
York
Florida
Bartell
Cub
Detroit
Gehringer
Croucher
Frankie Higgins
Tiger
Barney MecCosky
Bruce Campbell
Indians
Pete Fox
Campbell
Fox
Buck Newsom
Tommy Bridges
Dizzy Trout
Fred Hutchinson
Rowe
Hutchinson
Harold Newhauser
Beaumont
Dick Conger
Newhauser
Conger
Lynn Nelson
Athletics
Luther Thomas
al Benton
Tom Sears
Sacramento
Birdie Tebbetts
Bill Dickey
Billy Sullivan
Browns
U.P
Kansas City
Haines City
Brooklyn
Clearwater
Dodger
Johnny Gorsica
Buffalo Bisons
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey District Social and Personal items include visits between families in Albany Glouster Millfield Rendville and Chauncey. Illnesses influenza and long illness at Glen Glouster Franklin County towns noted along with Easter gatherings and dinners. The piece closes with a fact about the global doll trade valued over 5 million dollars annually.
New Philadelphia Cage Champs Honored by 800 Fans
The New Philadelphia High School basketball team that won the state Class A title was feted at an appreciation meeting attended by 800 fans. Coach Paul Hoernemann and 10 players sat on stage with speakers including H. R. Townsend Ernie Godfrey and Jimmy Hull. Joseph E. Hurst chaired the event as Jim Emerson spoke. Bob Ferguson was named honorary captain and the Johnny Miner trophy was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Philadelphia
U.P
Joseph E. Hurst
New Philadelphia Daily Times
Jim Emerson
Ohio
United Press
Bob Ferguson
Hull
Johnny Miner
NBA Vacates Lou Ambers Crown in Lightweight Title Change
The National Boxing Association withdrew recognition from Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York as world lightweight champion for failing to defend within six months as required. The Day Sammy Angott fight winner in Chicago will be named champion if contract terms require a title defense within 90 days against a challenger named by the NBA.
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Washington
National Boxing Association
Lou Ambers
Herkimer
N. Y
NBA
Ambers
Davey Day
Sammy Angott
Chicago
Veteran Hoppe Leads Cueists In World Three Cushion Open
Willie Hoppe of New York stretched his perfect 11‑0 run in the World three‑cushion billiards championship in Chicago. He defeated Mexico City’s Joe Chamaco 50–49 in 43 innings to move ahead in the $20,000 event, pursuing a second world title. Tilford Denton of Kansas City, aged 58, tied his 21‑year high run record with 17 consecutive shots.
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Chicago
V.P
Willie Hoppe
New York
Joe Chamaco
Mexico City
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Chamaco
Notes From Training Camps Show Cactus League Action
Spring exhibition notes from Florida and California cite Dodgers beating Tigers 18 11 with six homers and Dodgers, Bees, Yankees, Giants, Indians, Cardinals, Phillies, Pirates and others in warm weather scrimmages. Managerial moves and player slumps mix with holdout talks as teams prepare for long northern treks and split-squad games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradenton
U.P
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Bees
Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
Brook Cousin of Mrs Ful ton Dies in Parkersburg
Chauncey Clifford Brook, a cousin of Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield, died Friday at his Parkersburg West Virginia home. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Funeral services and burial occurred in Parkersburg Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Brookover
Daniel Fulton
Millfield
Parkersburg
W. Va
Stomach Ache Sparks Police in New Britain Robbery Case
In New Britain Connecticut a bus station clerk and a boy’s stomach ache helped unravel a robbery. Four boys, one clutching his stomach, bought tickets for New York. The clerk alerted police who traced the theft of 40 dollars, part spent on candy and banana splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
New York
Dog No Longer Man's Best Friend In Macs Book
Henry McLemore narrates a Florida op ed riff about gambling on greyhounds. He details a losing day at a race track, describes dogs failing to win, and ends with a humorous note that his bite was aimed at a rival, not a dog. The piece satirizes taxes, luck, and friendship with a racing life backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog
Tampa
Fla
U.P
United States
Henry McLemore
Who'll Succeed Gehringer as King of American Second Sackers
A capsule review surveys likely successors to Charley Gehringer for second base in the American League. Bobby Doerr and Joe Gordon top the field for now, with others including Benny McCoy, Minter Hayes, Don Kolloway, Ray Mack, Sam Hale, Don Heffner, and Jimmy Bloodworth in the running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gehringer
New York
WUP
Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
Guardian
Keystone
Tigers
Gehringer
Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Gordon
Doerr
Benny McCoy
A's
Detroit
K. M. Landis
Minter Hayes
Chicago White Sox
Don Kolloway
Ray Mack
Cleveland
Buffalo
Sam Hale
Don Heffner
Yankee
St. Louis Browns
Jimmy Bloodworth
Washington Senators
Cox As Bidder for N. Y. Yankees
The World Telegram reports two possible buyers for the Yankees. Farley and Cox allegedly made an offer, reportedly too low to be accepted. Patterson of the Daily News also showed interest with an unnamed partner. Cox says he is not involved beyond a single discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York World-Telegram
Winter Haven
Fla
New York Yankees
James A. Farley
James Cox
Ohio
Dispatch
Joseph M. Patterson
New York Daily News
the World-Telegram
Patterson
Yankee
Baseball
Miami
James M. Cox
Cox
Yankees
Madigan Reported Going To Loyola
Berkeley call says Filward Madigan, fired St. Mary's College coach, has accepted Loyola University Los Angeles head coach role per an unimpeachable source. He has been free since St. Mary’s board declined renewal at March 31 1941 after 19 years. Loyola president Father McQuillan denied the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Madigan
St. Mary's
Loyola University
Los Angeles
Berkeley Gazette
St. Mary's Board of Athletic Control
Charles A. McQuillan
Loyola
Malligan
Plains Baseball Team Works Out
The Plains baseball team, three year Hocking Valley champions, have been training two weeks with limited outside workouts due to weather. New infield positions will be used. several players are listed as unavailable for upcoming games, and a schedule of April and May dates with opponents is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Savage
Smith
Linscott
Lopez
Hanning
Evans
Luman
Navotni
Morgan
J. Linscott
McAllister
Canale
Rhinehart
Carbon Hill
Glouster
Buchtel
Chauncey
En Marshfield
New Marshfiled
Indians Option Four Players to Wilkes-Barre
The Cleveland Indians optioned pitcher Paul Calvert pitcher Paul Thompson catcher Lou Kahn and outfielder Delbert Jones to Wilkes-Barre of the Eastern League where they have a working agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Fla
Cleveland Indians
Paul Calvert
Paul Thompson
Lou Kahn
Delbert Jones
Wilkes- Barre
Easter Sunday Church Attendance Tops Nine Hundred
Chauncey The Church of Christ parish reports Easter attendance across services near 900 with almost 500 people. Fifteen members joined, offerings total 119 dollars. Bible School counts: Chauncey 148 Trimble Greens Run 65 Millfield 42 Taylor Ridge 33. A union baptismal service is planned at Trimble Church next Sunday at 7 p m with a large chorus from all churches.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Trimble
Greens Run
Millfield
Taylor Ridge
Chauncey Church
Bible Class Anniversary Observed by Chauncey Church Group
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ marks its anniversary with a meeting at Mrs. Harry Noble's home in Athens on Wednesday March 27. Members meet at 10 30 with transportation provided. Each member brings a potluck dish and their own table service. Mrs Carl Shafer leads.
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Chauncey
Loyal Woman's Bible
Chauncey Church of Christ
Harry Noble
Shannon Ave
Athens
Carl Shafer
Easter Sermon Delivered at Chauncey M E Church
Substitute pastor Rev Ludley Hill preached the Easter service at Chauncey M E Church filling in for initially ill Rev Samuel Elsea who serves there. Both Elsea and his wife have been ill but are reported improving at their Jacksonville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ludley Hill
Chauncey M. E. Church
Samuel Elsea
Jacksonville
Elsea
Easter Guests Visit Chaunceys and Friends
Mr and Mrs Elmer Ferrel of Chauncey host Easter guests including Mr and Mrs Mark Blackford and two daughters of Dayton. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Clifford Deer and their son from Columbus.
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Chauncey
Boyd Williams
Eric
Rendville
Herbert Mingus
Millfield
John Baldy
Nancy Sanders
Eleanor Sharick
Dow Sanders
Albany
Chester Sanders
Fred Sanders
Concord
Betty Heffken
Columbus
Henry Heffken
Olive Brookins
Glaze Thompson
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Elizabeth Robinett
Elmer Ferrel
Mark Blackford
Dayton
Clifford Deer and Son
Ferrel
Mrs Seib Ill at Home in Converse Street
Mrs H A Seiber of Chauncey is seriously ill with heart ailment and bedfast for six days at her Converse Street home. Her daughter Ruth Seiber has returned from Columbus to help care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
H. A. Seiber
Converse St
Ruth Seiber
Columbus
Chauncey Hostesses Entertain Recent Bride
Mrs. Ruth Hartley with co-hostesses entertained a group at the Hartley home in Converse Street Friday night with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Lawrence Bowe Pauline Keck a recent Chauncey bride. Gift receivers Evelyn Simms Frances Howard won contest prizes. Hosts served refreshments to a list of local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ruth Hartley
Analee Vore
Sarah Thomas
Hartley
Converse St
Lawrence Bowe
Pauline Keck
Rice Thomas
George Keck
Theron Goodson
James Simpkins
Eva Ferrer
Juanita Jones
Bertha Bridgman
Evelyn Simms
Clarice McDaniel
Pauline Bowe
Chauncey Dover Officials Meet on School Kitchen Plan
A joint Chauncey Dover education and municipal group will meet at the City Building tonight at 7 o clock to work out financing for school kitchen plans in the Chauncey Dover district. Community members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Chauncey-Dover Board of Education
Chauncey City Council
Dover Township Board of Trustees
ABC Scoring Higher Than That of 1939
A check of last year’s American Bowling Congress results shows 1940 totals in two man singles and all events unusually high for the fourth week of competition. Eddie Zajac Jimmy Ryan and Marty Cassio posted top marks, with Cieslinski rising to third in all-events and Miller pairing with Cieslinski for doubles ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.P
American Bowling Congress
Chicago Ambrosia
Eddie Zajac
Jimmy Ryan
Marty Cassio
Zajac
Ed Cieslinski
Buffalo
John Miller
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Meet in March Pot Luck
Auxiliary to meet Tuesday March 26 at 7 30 p m for a pot luck supper at Mrs Flo Mullins home on Mill Street Chauncey members of United Mine Workers affiliated group will attend this community gathering for fellowship and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Ladies
United Mine Workers
Flo Mullins
Mill St
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Syl Johnson
Bob Considine
New York Daily Mirror
Considine
Phillies
Bucky Harris
Cobb
Heilmann
Veach
Syl
Chauncey District
Cage Champs
Masonic League
Shrine— Stiff
Stawart
Ors Palmer
Sanders
Meee Enee Nee Webb
Commandery
Gibson
Davis
Watkins
Hoppe
Fila
Giants
Yanks
Sebring
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Rochester
ST. Petersburg
Willis Hudlin
Philadelphia Phillies
Russ Peters
Miami Beach
Kirby Higbe
Clyde Smail
Phils
Eisenstat, Dorsett and Pulford
Philadelphia Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
U P
Frankie Frisch
Cadis Swigart
Knoxville
Frisch
Orlando
Miami, Fla
Joe Medwick
St.Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Medwick
Breadon
Laredo
Cal
Chicago Cubs
Angels
Big City
By Paul Scheffels
N. Y. Yankees
Mrs. Seiber III
Board of Education
ABC
Hho
Kentucky
National Distillers Products Corp
W. Y
Look and Life
Milldeck's Shoe Store
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
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