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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
9
Bill Dooly notes 24 first-year players in box scores, 17 NL and 7 AL, across rainouts and standpatism. Phillies lead with five rookies and 66 23 percent rookie lineup as Wayne Le Master finishes.
The report lists top batting averages runs batted in and hits for players such as Walker of the Tigers Ferrell of the Red Sox and Demaree of the Cubs. It also notes home runs and runs batted in leaders and mentions Arnovich and Rosenthal among others in a compact stat summary. In a separate line a Japan note states the silk industry sustains at least eighteen million people.
Detroit faces New York in a pivotal three game set as both teams chase first in the American League. Lefty Gomez and Eldon Auker were listed to pitch as Detroit extended its lead with a 12 9 win over Chicago. The schedule features six other league matchups across the circuit.
In a high scoring contest, Philadelphia tallied 14 runs to Brooklyn's 8. Key players include Atwood and Martin driving runs, with Jorgens earning the win and Birkofer the loss as errors and multiple hits shaped the outcome.
Max Schmeling, former heavyweight champion, lands in New York aboard the Bremen to train for a June 3 title bout with Jimmy Braddock. He plans workouts at Spectacular in Speculator, N Y, weighs 195 pounds more than last year, and stresses the title is won in the ring not at the table.
The standings list several matchups across the American Basketball Association: Jay Cincinnati versus New York, Chicago against Philadelphia, Pittsburgh facing Brooklyn, New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Washington at Cleveland, Columbus at St Paul, Toledo at Minneapolis, Indianapolis at Kansas City, and Louisville at Milwaukee.
Baseball box score snippet shows Chicago and Detroit with runs by Bonura Hayes Greenberg Gebringer and more. Notable items include home run by Greenberg and steals by Bonura, plus errors, double plays, and pitching notes for Cain Chelini Hatter and Dietrich.
Louisville edges Milwaukee 6 to 0 in the first game while rallying to a 6 to 4 win in a later matchup. Batterymen Cook DeMoiset South ard Signer Berres Blaeholder Presnell Hell Bt Paul face stiff pitching for the victors.
Henry McLemore reports on Max Schmeling visiting New York, drawing big attention and forming a joking “Max Schmeling marching and chowder club” as fans speculate on a Braddock showdown. Schmeling predicts a Braddock fight and a possible title bid. He compares his condition to past victories and ponders Derby odds.
Bees defeat Giants 3 to 1 as Cuccinello DiMaggio Danning drive in two runs. Pitchers Schumacher and Weir split decisions with 5 shared runs. errors none. Multiple hitters listed with scattered RBI and bases on balls.
Chauncey announces annual clean up week from May 8 to May 15. Residents must place rubbish in containers for pickup on May 8 and May 15. Mayor W D Hines warns that uncontained rubbish will be removed at residents’ expense. Council meets Wednesday at 7 in the mayor’s office.
Twelve converts from revival services at Happy Hollow Church were baptized Sunday afternoon near Kimberly Bridge. John Peel of Morristown Holiness Church led the baptisms, assisted by Rev. Pearley Jacobs. Reverend Peewill will preach Wednesday night at Happy Hollow Church.
The Chauncey Boy Scout troop will hold a meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the mayor s office to arrange plans for attending the County Boy Scout Rally in Nelsonville next Friday.
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater hosted a Sunday dinner for the workers leading the Happy Hollow revival service. Attending were Rev John Peel and son Jackie Chauncey Mrs Flossie Cox Carmel Ind Mrs Pearley Jacobs Spearsville Ind Miss Ferne Wilkins Indianapolis Ind and Miss Lucille Rhoten Gainsboro Tenn Also noted fish described as four fifths head pulled from ocean depths.
A ceremony at 12 noon in the Baughman home on Mill Street united Mary Louise Baughman and Charles Gilbert Leffler of Chauncey in the Church of Christ officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Attendants were Mary Ferrer and Thomas Dew. A dinner followed. the couple plans to reside in Columbus.
Chauncey social notes recap visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs Peter Rankin and family returned from Akron with daughter Miss Gloria Hintz hosted guests Ruth Powell and Pauline Daugherty. Several local residents traveled to Akron and Nelsonville for dinners and birthdays including Mrs Ollie Sommers birthday celebration.
Ohio University freshmen beat Ohio Wesleyan freshmen 75 to 56 in a telegraphic meet held last week. The frosh showed strength in most events, winning nine firsts and sweeping the half and two mile runs, while the varsity battles ahead in dashes and 120 yard highs.
The Krakow Furniture Company's bowling team from Detroit won the American Bowling Congress team event in New York. They posted 3,118 in rounds starting April 9 to lead 1,456 teams, earning $1,000 and diamond medals, with the sponsor receiving a $600 trophy.
Honor roll for Central Grades announced. Grade One names include Jimmy Algeo and Diana Criswford. Grade Two lists Margaret Barnett and Delores Baughman among others. Grade Three features Dona L Beverage and Mary E Blaker. Grade Four includes Joan Algeo and Charlotte Harris. Grade Five lists Frank Allen and Catherine Demes. Grade Six names Elaine Beckett and Johanna Daugherty.
Mr and Mrs Thom Trimble of Ferndale were surprised by their children and families for a birthday dinner. Attendees included Harold Smith and son Richard, Frank Williams and sons Larry and Kenneth, Bernard Smith, and others such as Elijah Russell Avenell Katherine Wilda Maxine Smith Inez Dust Wayne Hogue and Joe Chadiey. The hosts hosted a pleasant social evening.
The GLOUSTER Oddfellows 118th anniversary was celebrated Saturday night by Rebekahs and families. M M Bryson gave an address. Aneda Yayer played piano, Mrs Molly Robinson Crane gave a Mother’s Day reading. Short talks by Mrs Flossie Crawford and Mrs Gertrude Frank of Nelsonville. Prize winners included Mrs Vesta Cherrington Mrs Charles Williams and Miss Lois Golding. Refreshments served to about 75 attendees.
The Chauncey F Eather Bible Class of the M E Church will meet Tuesday night at Mrs John Tippie s Main St home. The Ladies Aid Society will hold an all day quilting at the church Wednesday at 1 30 pm with a special business meeting urged by president Mrs Mac Tennihill.
Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Charles Sweeney on High Street. Mrs Floyd Nye leads the business meeting and Mrs A B Prior presents the lesson.
Ohio sends seven representatives to the national PGA championship at the Pittsburgh Field Club May 24 30 after a 36 hole Springfield Country Club qualifier. Al Sargent Toledo Inverness led with 140 two sub par rounds. Billy Burke Cleveland Open champion 1931 was runner up with 142. Al Espinosa Akron Portage and Steve Zappe tied for third and four other players vied for the final spots, with Barbour Malutie Gullickson winning a one hole playoff for the last three places.
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