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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

9

Mitchs Musings on Los Angeles Major League Baseball Dream

Dick Hyland of the Los Angeles Times derides fans chasing a major league team for Los Angeles and urges acceptance of AA ball. He critiques the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce and media hype for publicizing a possible Dodger visit, noting the town’s divided stance and the business realities of baseball.

Dick Hyland Poe Angeles Times Los Angeles Hyland MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Hollywood

Paychek Aims to Outthink Louis in Big Madison Square Fight

New York dispatch says Johnny Paychek faces heavyweight champion Louis at Madison Square Garden with Benny Leonard in his corner. Bookmakers favor Louis 10 to 1 to win and 2 to 1 to KO inside five rounds, while proceeds go to Finnish relief and promoter Mike Jacobs hopes for a $90,000 gate.

New York Johnny Paychek Madison Square Garden Joe Louis Mr. Paychek Benny Leonard Paychek Louis Schmeling Brown Bomber Godoy Mike Jacobs Garden

St Louis Bowler Nearly Ties for Perfect 299

Lowell Jackson of St Louis rolled 299 in doubles with Cone Hermann for the Hermann Undertakers, coming one pin short of a perfect game. The report also notes a column on baseball pitcher Russ Van Atta and his retirement after finger injuries from a dog rescue incident.

Detroit Lowell Jackson St. Louis Bowling Jackson Hermann Undertakers Cone Hermann

Rangers Edge Bruins In Tight Semi Final Clash

The New York Rangers lead the Boston Bruins 3 2 in the best of seven series after a 1 0 shutout of Boston at Boston with Davey Kerr delivering his third playoff shutout. The series heads to Madison Square Garden for game six with a potential game seven in Boston. Toronto clinched a final berth by beating Detroit 3 1 in Detroit with 12 447 spectators.

United Press New York Rangers Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Rangers Bruins Boston Davey Kerr Madison Square Garden New York Toronto Detroit Red Wings

Tuesday Club Meets GLOUSTER Tuesday Contract

Bridge group hosted by Mrs. L R Faires at 28 Broad St with three tables in play. Guests included Miss Faye Lantz and members listed. Mrs Kittrel won high, Mrs Vernon second, Mrs Shumway consoled. luncheon served after play.

Glouster Bridge Club L. R. Faires Broad St Faye Lantz Andrew Allen Emmett Andrews Wade Bailey Thomas Williams, Jr Francis McAllister Fred Burdiss Dave Kennedy Ernest Vernon Harold Cornwell John Shumway Harold Kittrel

Albany bake sale to support Baptist Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of the Albany Baptist Church announces a bake sale Saturday morning at the T. W. Coe hardware store to raise funds for church activities and missions.

Albany Ladies Aid Society of the Albany Baptist Church T. W. Coe Hardware Store

Louis vs Paychek Fight Seen As Mental Attitude Clash

Henry McLemore mocks Johnny Paychek as fragile ego and neurosis in a humorous preview of the Louis vs Paychek bout at Madison Square Garden. He jokes about Paychek consulting Chicago psychiatrists and Benny Leonard while predicting a rough first round for the challenger.

Henry McLemore New York U.P Madison Square Garden Rogers The Rangers Johnny Paychek Joe Louis Paychek Chicago Steinman Kingfish Levinsky Herring Johnny Benny Leonard Leonard Jim Figg Pompton Lakes Chicago Belfry Louis Baldy John Windy City

Patsy Perroni Challenging Walker For Ohio Title Bout

Patsy Perroni, veteran Italian heavyweight, arrives in Columbus to fight Jack Walker at Fair Grounds Coliseum on Monday night. Perroni, who has fought Louis and Taylor, claims Ohio title supremacy and cites past win over Johnny Risko. He notes Walker’s undefeated rise and promises proof in the ring. Perroni cites ten rounds with Louis and a later film matchup with Robert Taylor.

Columbus U.P Patsy Perroni Canton Joe Louis Robert Taylor Jack Buddy) Walker Perroni Fairgrounds Coliseum Guy Walker Ohio Johnny Risko Louis Taylor Adonis

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Vaughn Hostess Night

Mrs Harold Vaughn hosted a bridge club gathering with members Mrs Marie Antle Mrs Connie Brown Miss Merle Danford Mrs Helen Earich Mrs Leona Hall Mrs Esta Haskins and Mrs Georgia Sayre. Brown won high score Haskins was second Danford won traveling prize Earich took high guest prize. Refreshments followed with a spring motif in décor and table settings.

Glouster Harold Vaughn Bridge Llub Marie Antle Connie Brown Merle Danford Helen Earich Leona Hall Esta Haskins Georgia Sayre

Change Residence for Gallipolis Couple Near Gage

Mr and Mrs L I Maddy will relocate to a suburban home on the former Leiman farm near Gage. Their city dwelling on Second Street near Grape has been rented by E E Higgins the school superintendent.

Gallipolis

Gallipolis Issues First Marriage License in Several Days

The latest license goes to James Ottice Davis aged 30 and Edna Johns aged 22, both residents of Gallipolis. The ceremony marks the first issuance in several days.

Gallipolis James Ottice Davis Edna Johns

Reds routed 8 0 by Giants in Grapefruit League play

In Tampa the Reds were limited to two singles as Hy Vandenberg and Cliff Melton led the Giants to an 8 0 win. Poor defense and weak hitting characterized Cincinnati offense while Whitey Moore and three others limited the Reds to eight baserunners.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Redlegs Ernie Lombardi Bill Hershberger Redleg Reds Hy Vandenberg Cliff Melton Giants Whitey Moore John Hutchings Elmer Riddle Eddie Joost Detroit Today Bill McKechnie Bucky Walters

Illness Keeps GHS Faculty From Teaching

Influenza affects GHS teachers with several absences in the week. Betty Hoyt McCoy returns to school, Jane Murray misses Monday and Tuesday, and Lalla Danford has been ill since Wednesday. No two teachers were absent simultaneously. Mrs. Hazel Pride serves as substitute at the high school.

GHS Betty Hoyt McCoy Jane Murray Lalla Danford Hazel Pride

Man O War Turns 23 as Seabiscuit Colt Is Born

Lexington reports Man O War marking 23rd birthday with routine precision. Telegrams pour in as Seabiscuit becomes father to a colt foaled in Willits California, a first son for the famous line and a sign the Man O War strain continues into 1942. Big Red eats his normal breakfast and goes about his day.

Lexington U.P America Big Red Seabiscuit Willitts Calif Illeano Faraway Farm

Bishopville Home Damaged by Fire

Fire from an open flue caused 250 damage at the Dwight Smith home in Bishopville Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Smith was away at Taylor Ridge, Mr. Smith rushed to fetch her, and neighbor Mr. Price alerted the Glouster Fire Department which used a 250 gallon booster tank to drain a well and a cistern to fight the blaze. Downstairs furniture and basement fruit were saved as fire crews and neighbors aided. The two story Frank Pedicord property had been recently purchased by Mr. Smith.

Glouster Dwight Smith Bishopville John Crawford Smith Frank Pedicord

Solters Hayes Key Men for White Sox Exhibition Run

In Pasadena Julius Solters and Jackie Hayes carry prime question marks for Chicago White Sox as they start exhibition games. If Solters renews his form after slump and Hayes returns from knee ops, Dykes should have a strengthened lineup with McNair moving to third and Appling at short. Kreevich anchors the outfield with Solters and Wright flanking him.

Pasadena Cal U.P Chicago White Sox Julius Solters Jimmy Dykes Browns Cleveland Jackie Hayes White Sox Solters Eric McNair Marvin Owen Boston Luke Appling Joe Kuhel Mike Tresh Tommy Turner Houston Pete Appleton Washington Vailie Eaves Shreveport Ted Lyons Johnny Rigney Thornton Lee Jack Knott Ed Smith Bill Dietrich Clint Brown

Central Wins Court Crown

Central sixth grade first team captured the City Elementary School Basketball League title with an undefeated six and zero record over seven weeks. About 70 boys played the season at Mechanicsburg High School and East Side Gymnasiums. standings list Central sixth at 6 0 and Mechanicsburg teams with 2 2 records.

Central Mechanicsburg East Side

Ohio U Bobcats Open Southern Tour With Eight Game Schedule

Ohio University’s baseball squad departs on a southern spring training trip, traveling by university bus with sixteen players and coaches. The itinerary runs through Mt Airy, Hickory, Columbia South Carolina, Newberry Erskine Furman Maryville and Cincinnati, starting Saturday. The lineup features Baumholtz Coen Novak Kish infield and Farroni Silvey Doubler Wierby as core hitters with Maiden leading the mound staff alongside Greiner Haynes Mlakar and Craig.

Ohio University Carolinas Farroni Silvey Maiden Hayes Craig Mlakar Haynes Greiner McNerney Wierby Doubler MoeHuch Wiah Nawal Onan Amader Ayvuuyor WVU Baumbholtz Bobcat Don Peden Harold Wise Bill Benkert Dana Kelly Dutch Aylstock Bobcats Mt. Airy N. C Hickory Lenoir Rhyne Columbia U S. C University of South Carolina Newberry Erskine Furman Maryville Tenn Cincinnati Peden and Wise Neville McNerney Ralph Doubler Eddie Wierby Ernie Kish Frank Baumholtz Chuck Coen Butch Novak Ray Farroni Jack Silvey Johnny Maiden Freddie Greiner Jack Haynes Soph Minkar Promeise Kish Baumholtz Coen Novak Peden

Special Program Set At Glouster Methodist Church Sunday

A White Cross Loyalty Movement program will be presented during morning worship at 10 30 at Glouster Methodist Church. Rev F G Boroff will lead the service with Sunday school at 9 30 and Epworth League at 6 p m. Rev M M Martin will preach Christianity in the Home at 10 a m and Five Things God Hates at the 7 p m service. Delmer Gladden leads Bible School at 9 a m. Communion is also at 10 a m. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 6 p m with a special announcement planned.

M. M. Martin Church of Christ Delmer Gladden

Mrs. Margaret Lunsford Dies in Glouster

Mrs. Margaret Ann Lunsford 66 died at her Embrey Street home after a weeklong illness. Survived by five sons Chester Toledo Clarence and Harry Pontiac Mich Willard Russell of Glouster. three daughters Ethel Harper Mary Skinner and Helen Sams Athene. one grandchild Doris and eight other grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Church of Christ with Rev. Max M. Martin officiating. Burial in Maplewood.

Glouster Margaret Ann Lunsford Embrey St William Harry Launsford Jackson William Lunsford Lunsford Chester Toledo Clarence Harry Pontiac Mich Willard Russell Ethel Harper Mary Skinner City Helen Sams Athens Doris Dan Harry Edward Elizabeth Mount Waterford Sarah McClelland Bertha Banfield Philo Church of Christ Max M. Martin Maplewood

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Holiday Visits and Local News

Miss Gracia Worden taught near Akron spent Easter with her parents in Bishopville. Mary Vermaaten holidayed with Warren friends. Mr and Mrs F D McCarty hosted guests from Columbus and Logan. Salsbury family connections noted. George Wolf attended the Elks bowling event in Fort Wayne with Nelsonville members. James McCreanor hospitalized in Columbus for observation after illness. he is a GHS graduate. Belford Hemsley returned to Portsmouth after a weekend with his parents. Frank Cunningham and Arnold Maxwell visited Columbus. Betty Mandry of Girard High School visited Merle Danford and sisters Mandry.

Gracia Worden Akron W. S. Worden Bishopville Mary Vermaaten Warren F. D. McCarty Floyd McCarty Culver McCarty Columbus Reed Salsbury Shirley Bradley Logan John Rodney Salsbury Leo Bradley George Wolf Fort Wayne Ind Elks Lodge Nelsonville James McCreanor John McCreanor St. Francis Hospital Wallace and Son GHS Faye Janchius Fred Gardner Washington, D. H Dick Wiley Middleport Belford Hemsley Portsmouth Thomas Hemsley Frank Cunningham Arnold Maxwell Betty Mandry Girard High School Merle Danford Rachel Jane Mandry

Kings Heralds Gather For Saturday Church Meeting

Members of the Kings Heralds will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Methodist Church for a pot luck lunch.

Glouster The Kings Heralds Methodist Church

Bethel Mission to Host Special Singing Saturday Evening

Bethel Mission organizers announce a special singing event this Saturday evening at the mission. The gathering invites the community to join in musical performances and uplifting songs.

Glouster Bethel

Stephenson Leads in Glouster Bowling

In Glouster Thursday Afternoon League Gib Stephenson rolled a 659 triple to top his team in a double win over Maxwell Garage. AP hit a high three game total of 2266 to defeat Wolf Bowling. With one week left L. R. Faires and A and P tie for first and meet in the final round. Wolf Bowling can still win with three straight wins over Maxwell Garage.

Glouster Gib Stephenson Maxwell Garage Wolf L. R. Faires

Mrs Joseph entertains bridge club at home

Mrs. Joseph hosted her bridge club Monday evening. High score went to Mary Davis, second to Lulu Curry, traveling to Lena Safreed, and consolation to Lizzie Patton. Members present included Bess Sayre, Myrtle Olbers, Mona Scurlock, Lena Safreed, Lizette Patton, Mary Davis, and Lulu Curry. Refreshments followed.

Glouster Lucille Joseph Mary Davis Lulu Curry Lena Safreed Lizzie Patton Bess Sayre Myrtle Olbers Mona Scurlock Lizette Patton

J-T High School Hosts Evening Miniature Carnival

The Glouster junior class presents an evening carnival in the high school gym tonight with a door prize for attendees. Proceeds likely support class activities and projects.

Glouster J-T High School

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