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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1939
Page
7
The Reds boast a fast lineup with six strong positions and Vander Meer as a top base runner when in pitching. Speed is highlighted as a key factor in their run production, with Bill Werber noted as a premier base runner prior to his purchase from Philadelphia.
The article lists Tunney defending the heavyweight title twice against Dempsey in Chicago in 1927 and Heeney in New York in 1928 with knockouts or decisions. It also notes the Giants had 425 wins and 419 losses against the Cubs from 1900 to 1938. It mentions NAYRU as North American Yacht Racing Union.
The Reds focus on speed across positions led by baserunning leader Werber and an emphasis on defense and aggressive baserunning. Management notes that the club’s shift from a slow, last place team two years ago to a current contender hinges on streamlined play and quicker coverage of ground.
New York Yankees break camp and ship six players to minor league clubs as they head to Clearwater for revenge on the Dodgers after a 3-2 loss. Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers will resume their rain-postponed series today with Whitey Moore and Gene Schott as starters. Cardinals plan to close St. Petersburg base after today’s game, heading north for 16 road games in 16 cities. Connie Mack hints at strength as A's beat New Orleans 7-2 while Indians visit Lake Charles to finish exhibition schedule. Rays of changes also hit Giants versus Dallas Steers in Texas League action today.
Logan resident LOGAN F. R. Owens pleaded guilty to reckless operation in a three car collision near Harper Run Saturday night. He was arraigned before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart and fined $10 plus costs.
Nettie Hadley Allen 78 a former Glouster resident died Monday at daughter Winifred Striplin's Birmingham Alabama home after Thyroid surgery She was born November 23 1861 in New Straitsville and married Asher Allen in 1882 They lived in Glouster owning property on Main Street later moving to Selma and then Birmingham She was active in the Church of Christ Missionary Society and local clubs The funeral will be at the Church of Christ in Athens with burial in Maplewood She survived by daughters Grace McFarland and Estella Striplin two grandchildren Arthur LaMont McFarland Jr and Mary Annette McFarland
Deputy Registrar H A Rogers announces extended hours this week until 9 p m to help residents secure motor vehicle tags. He notes Saturday was a record day with 75 passenger car tags sold and total tag purchases reaching 500 to date.
Members of the Glouster Church of Christ attended revival services at Trimble Sunday evening conducted by Rev. Fred Gardner of Washington D C. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. H L Jauchius Miss Mary Jauchius Mrs Alfred B Morris Mr and Mrs Carl Stahl and children and Mr and Mrs Alva Price. Visitors came from Ferndale Chauncey Jacksonville and Greens Run Churches. On Wednesday the Junior Choir will provide special music.
Glouster police arrested eighteen people over the weekend. Thirteen were jailed for drunkenness, four for robbery, and one for driving without a license. George Stemm of Paris was arrested Saturday night, arraigned Sunday, pleaded guilty, and fined 25 dollars plus costs but jailed for nonpayment.
Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters No. 560 will initiate members on Wednesday evening. All members urged to attend. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Clearwater reports Lip and Redhead plan major Dodgers overhaul to climb from seventh. Key changes include Gene Moore in right, Coscarart at second, Sewell and Hayworth catching, and a pitching core led by Whit Wyatt. Vito Tamulis, Luke Hamlin, Forrest Presnell and Bill Posedel return. Mungo and Lamaster are uncertain.
Daytona Beach essayist argues the Galento Louis bout is a tragic spectacle driven by money. He claims Galento fights as a doomed, sacrificial underdog, hoping the bout draws a large gate and secures his family's finances for years at the New York show during the world’s fair.
The Hollister PTA Finance Committee will serve a hot lunch at Hollister School on Wednesday. The event aims to raise funds and engage families in the school community.
In a bold stance Galento vows to walk out against Louis despite likely defeat to secure money for loved ones. He predicts injury is certain and invites the crowd’s ridicule as part of his plan.
Deputy sealers of weights and measures for the Southeast Ohio District plan a conference in the Probate Court room at Logan on Wednesday. J. C. Tinkey chief deputy state sealer will attend, with invited commissioners auditors and district deputies including Virgil Hite representing Hocking County.
On March 5 the Silver Front Restaurant in Glouster was broken into and items including wine cigars cigarettes wine and pennies were stolen. Marshal Heck began the investigation and four youths were arrested March 14 and bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond each.
Glouster Masonic Lodge members traveled to Shawnee Thursday for a meeting where 35 Columbus police officers performed the third degree. Attending from Glouster were W. H. Stahl, William Hughes, R. C. Gatchel, E. J. Anderson, M. M. LeFavor, John Binderbasin, Matthew Dawson, and Ernest Jones, with John and Ted Stiff of Athens and William Bell of Logan.
GLOUSTER A meeting of the Boy Scout Board of Review is called for tonight in the high school building. All scoutmasters and eligible scouts are asked to attend on time.
Glouster society bulletin lists Lewis Koehler visiting Middleport and several Columbus Columbus area trips. Family gatherings include the Miller Jonas Leadinghouse group and the Lasky visit. A golden wedding celebration for A. J. Craig and various club events and birthday parties are noted with residents from Athens Columbus Zanesville and New Marshfield.
Mr and Mrs Russell G Boster relocate to the residence of Mrs Ora B Yaw on N Orchard St in Logan. Formerly of Hamden, Mr Boster works as a clerk in the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation office here where he was assigned several weeks ago.
Oregon's sharpshooters, new NCAA champions, defeated Ohio State 46 to 33 in the first annual NCAA finals in Chicago. Oregon led throughout as a claim to the national title grows amid other eastern and midwestern contenders.
The American Bowling Congress prepares for its annual conference as 96 teams are set to compete at the Mayrose No. 1 event in Melrose Park Illinois with a leading 3025 score. Delegates from across the country arrive to consider rule changes and the 1940 tournament site. The Detroit and St Paul contest for leadership heats up as Toledo and Cleveland post strong showings in the five man class with Schmidt's Beers of Toledo at 2917 and Charles Robert of Cleveland at 2886 rounding out top ten.
In San Francisco Budge and Perry lost a doubles match to Ellsworth Vines and Keith Gledhill 3 6 6 3 4 6 12 10 after Budge beat Perry 6 0 6 4 earlier in the program Budge and Perry headed for the Pacific northwest to continue their professional tour following the lesson with Vines.
New York reports Tony Canzoneri former lightweight champion meets Eddie Brink of Scranton in a ten round bout tonight.
Ohio State bucked a tall Oregon attack as the Webfeet swarmed a set zone defense. Captain Jimmy Hull led OSU with 12 points while John Dick and Bob Anet paced Oregon with 13 and 10 points respectively.
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