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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

9

Dodgers Aim for October Showdown in New York Papers

Brooklyn fans urge a world series showdown with the Yankees and Dodgers. The club weighs a possible October clash at Yankee Stadium due to capacity, with Dodger stars Hamlin Wyatt Casey and Reeves driving a rebuilt infield and a strong outfield including Vosmik Dixie and Cullenbine.

Harry Grayson NEA Service Sports Fait New York Brooklyn Yankees Dodgers Tequesta Flatbush Filberts Yankee Stadium Ebbets Field Bronx Dodger Bill Terry Giants Flatbush Brooklym Tex Carleton Roy Cullenine Fred Prrchers Luke Hamlin Whitlow Wyatt Hugh Casey Sleton Kimballesley Ferrell Lerman Franks Cubs Gilbert Nashville Joe Vosmik Dixie Fker Roy Cullenbine Roy Ripple Gene Jana Stanford MacPhail Malloc Millon Eeratsin Hitler Dodgeweight Rey Leo Ocher

Columbus Visit For Seiber Family In Hospital

Chauncey H. A. Seiber and family visited in Columbus with Mrs Seiber at In Sis ness Hospital. Mrs Seiber suffers complications with only slight improvement. Daughter Ruth, who is playing in Columbus, visits her. A benefit party is set for 8 p.m. at No 9 to aid workers at the P Building.

Chauncey H. A. Seiber Jo Ann Donna Er Mae Columbus of P

One Man Show Leads Cubs Homer Heroic Batting Leader

Hank Leiber of the Chicago Cubs dominates NL batting runs RBIs and hits while extending a 12 game hitting streak. The Cubs beat the Phillies in a seven inning win as Billy Herman’s 12th inning homer supplied the winning run. Brother Paul Dean pitched relief for the Giants in a loss to the Reds.

Judson Bailey Henry Eyaiber Chicago Cubs Leiber Hank Cubs Philies Billy Herman Phile Dizzy Dean Paul” Dean New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Pittsburgh’ Pirates Frank Frisch India Pirates Frisch Boston Brooklyn Cards Luke Haralin Curt Davis Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Yankees Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Washington Sea

Monarchs win howling title in big bowling tourney

Detroit reported the Monarchs captured first in the American Rowing Congress bowling event, rolling 3047 pins to win $1500 and two gold medals. Rosedale Club KC took second with 3008. Falcaro’s Schlitz NY earned third with 2993 and Kling’s Beer Flint finished fourth with 2988.

Detroit Chicago: Monarchs Rowling Congress Monarchs Rosedale Club Kansas City Falcaro’s Schlitz New York Kling’s Beer Flint Imich

Sunday Baseball Schedule and Skewed OCR Fragments

Incomplete OCR lists forthcoming games including Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Harborsh Cleveland at New York Boston Detroit St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington. Also notes Dodgers support unclear as fragment.

Boston Cincinnal Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Chictzo New York Cleveland Rew York Detroit St Louis Chicago Wash Associa

Indians Drop To Second as Red Sox Win

The Indians fall into second place by a half game behind Boston as the Red Sox dominate Cleveland 8 2. Mike Naymick faces Boston in a key relief role while Hudlin struggles for the Indians and Emerson Dickman sees action. The series moves to New York for a two game set with the Yankees before a home date with the Browns.

Cleveland Yankees Redskins Boston Hab City Inds Wills Hudlin Sox Mike Naymick Bob Grove Hudlin Johnny Humphries Indians Rove Emerson Dickman Jeveland Ken Keltner Rollie Hemsley Ben Chapman St. Louis Browns

Co hostesses to assist at Friends of Christ church event

Miss Ruth Fiske and Miss Saran Thomas will be co hostesses when the Friendship Bible closes the Church Christ event Wednesday night at the home on High Street. Mrs Everett DeVore will lead devotions and Mrs Erma Butts, class president, will conduct the business meeting.

Ruth Fiske Saran Thomas Friendshi Bible Church ” Christ High St Everett Devore Erma Butts

Religious Fervor Leads to Long Prison Term for Hines

Hines received 27 years and 101 days after invading a rural Negro Baptist church near Montgomery and forcibly occupying the pulpit with a pistol before delivering a heated sermon. He was jailed for use of a deadly weapon and later found to have escaped Kilby prison in 1918 after serving part of a 12 year term for assault-to-murder.

Hines Montgomery Pres Kilby Bck

Ohio Wesleyan Hosts Twilight Meet at Stadium Tonight

The Ohio Wesleyan squad will run a twilight track meet at the stadium tonight with field events starting at o'clock and running events beginning at o'clock.

Ohio Wesleyan

Kromer Quits Michigan Grid Team In 1938 Saga

Detroit report notes Kromer, a Michigan junior halfback, quit the grid team amid injury concerns after spring practice. The item recalls a relief role and close game notes involving the Blues, Mudhens, and Saints, with references to past seasons and ongoing football competition.

Ea Cote Mickey Toledo Blues Ann Arbor Mica Paul Fro Kansas City Mer Lorain University of Michigan Haeiner Minneapoli Kromer Tom Harmoner Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Bob Logan Saints Logan Yale Finnate Sehigan Miwaukee Columbus

Chauncey Dover Juniors Present Comedy Tonight at School

Chauncey Dover High School junior class presents the play A Wonder Violet with a three act comedy directed by Ruth Fiske. Woodrow Ferrell oversees scenery lighting and sound. Isabel Courtney and Kathleen Willis sing between acts with parlor organ accompaniment. The high school orchestra under Harry McMahen performs. Cast includes Vera McCollins Agnes Pauleson William Keasey John Simmera Bessy Hammond and other students.

Chauncey Siclock Audiitordium Chauncey Dover High School Ruth Fiske Woodrow Ferrell Harry C. McMahen Vera Mt Collins Agnes Pauleson William Keasey John Simmera Bessy Hammond Keith Glendennins Tack’ Sweeney Elsie Wardens Margaret “Abdella Norma Jansen Frank Lands, Jr Georgia Cline Johnny Gretz Nicholas Stephan ‘Ski Alice ‘Tope

Funeral Rites Held For Former Chauncey Resident

Funeral services were held Monday at the Fourth Avenue Church in Columbus for Mrs. Harriett B. Wyatt 71 former Chauncey resident and sister of Mrs. Ida Pendergrass. Burial was in Hebbardsville Cemetery with Rev. Gilbert Courtness of Chauncey Church of Christ assisting. She died at White Cross Hospital. Her husband Herbert Wyatt died four years ago. She leaves two sisters Mrs. Pendergrass of Chauncey and Mrs Minnie Koons of Columbus, a half sister Mrs Louise Mesehher of Davenport, plus sons and a half brother Benjamin Border of Athens.

Chauncey Fourth Avenue Columbus Feihl Harriett B Wyatt Chauney Ida Pendergrass Herbert Wyatt Pendergrass Minnie Koons Louise Mesehher Davenport Benjamin Border Athens

Chauncey-Mace to Perform School Benefit Recital

Chauncey Mace, supervisor of instrumental music at Chauncey-Dover High School, will present a student recital Friday May 10 at 12 30 p m in the Sanders Theater Milfield. The program features high school orchestra numbers, piano solos, violin solos, and cornet selections by Mary Kelsh Jeannie Brekens Donna Jean Sayre Junior Lasetter Vi Lanainig Dorothy Baldy Adama Victor Robin Antie Ruthie Simpkins Johnnie Kotivan Dorothy Malling and Mary Low Kittin.

Chauncey Mace Harry McMahen Chauncey-Dover High School Sanders Milfield Imunle Mary Kelsh Jeannie|Brekens Donna” Jean” ‘Sayreand Junior Lasetter Vi Lanainig Dorothy Baldy ‘Adama Victor Robin Antie Ruthie Simpkins Johnnie Kotivan Dorothy Malling Mary Low Kittin

Goose Run Personal And Social Notes

Goose Run social notes record a series of Sunday family visits and greetings among local residents. Mentions include Janet Wyakiver ill with pneumonia and several guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wede, Mrs. Maggie Shuttleworth, and Mrs. Hod Gill. Local residents and visitors from Columbus and Camp Nelson are listed in various household gatherings and revival details.

Janet William Wyakiver Harold Vanbibber Sanet Marie Hiaydenville Max Fulton Mee Floyd Maggie Shuttleworth Murray ‘City Wiliam Wyskiver Gill Dauri Montre Ill Camp Nelson Camp Hocking Ehenod North Alteed Thorana Alfred Darby Helen Fearns Columbus Si Mfr Stes George Alva Shiflet von the Evangelist Jean Wade Per Bradparens Mand Brn Ray Pulton

Redlegs Run Riot Past Giants 9 1 in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Redlegs blasted the New York Giants 9 to 1 as an earlier six run inning sealed the game. Junior Thompson opened the surge with a two out single and Marty Gumbert walked two in. Frank McCormick drove in two and Fin Lombardi hit a double for two more runs. Paul Dean held the Giants scoreless the final two innings as Cincinnati totaled 14 hits.

Cincinnati Bill Terry Frank McCormick Fin Lombardi

Akron Beaten By Charleston in Mid-Atlantic League clash

Charleston Senators defeated Akron Yankees 4 to 0 as four runs came in the first inning and two more followed. Dick Conover exited the mound before the first inning, and Akron suffered their first defeat. Youngstown edged Portsmouth 4 to 3 with a ninth inning rally, while Canton beat Dayton 2 to 1 to level their series.

Charleston W. Va Charleston Senators Akron Yankees Senators Dick Conover Akron Youngstown Seaue Portmouth Clarencelot Canton Dayton Wings

Point Rock Social Notes Highlights and Weekend Visits

Point Rock notes report a busy weekend with visits from relatives and former residents. Guests include Vernon and Columbus families, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Kennedy, J. A. Turner, and Farley of Dayton with his father Glen Farley. Church groups plan an all day quilting session and potluck at M E Church, led by Margaret Simpkins.

Point Rock Mra Bey Boteen Owen Baliaf Retopvie Sadon Vernon Columbus Haa Tse Actow Dave Enaven Awm V_ Morris Worth Haider Ant Priey Nates Issa Wiotman Btm Leeenatee Towptal Caste John Baward Boone Harvey Iorent Athens Cammigis Maranaa Norman Roy Tan Spanks Aft Hep Gases Martin Ginier Bowen Ttiver Dieen Pauleek Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society M. Mikela Methodist Church Margaret Simpkins Wil

Breezing With Briez By Eddie Writ

Voice filled with boxing and racing chatter from a New York column author. Mentions Alfred Vanderbilt, Gallahadian, Rimelech, and a Preakness stake bid. Notes Notre Dame backdrop and Ohio State practice plus a mention of Billy Conn and Bobby Jones exhibitions.

Eddie Writ New York Alfred Gwytine Vanderbilt Rimelech Gallahadian Notre Dame South Bend Venell Teater Ohio Hackeset Buckeyes Cornell Jamaica Saturny Billy Conn Neil Bloom Ays Bobby Jones Patty Bere Ohio State U

Preakness Starters Test in Survivor Stakes at Pimlico

Five Preakness hopefuls, led by Gallahadion winner from Mrs. Ethel V. Mars, enter Pimlico’s Survivor Stakes, a key tune-up for the Derby layoff era. Gallahadion and Midand arrive as contenders, with Ohio State and other teams noted in surrounding race day program context.

Mason Brunson Baltimore Old Pimlico Gallahadion Louisville Ethel V. Mars Howard Midand Pimlico Columbus Ohio University Buckeyes Tlc Phippi Ohio State Snow Ridge G. D University of Cineme Gallahadion Arad University of Cincinnati Preakness Athens Dayton Mile Alpaign Miami Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Hugh Dutford W. H. State Lipscom Quatredom Mac Ae A

Question and Answers on Baseball and Boxing Rules

A reader asks about boxing title defense timing and a Sunday baseball question from the Major Leagues. The quiz covers 1934 Sunday play legality, a Pete Sealan nationality query, and the 1930 St. Louis Browns vs Yankees win record, with Sports Service Bureau contact details.

Nalsonal Pennsylvania Pete Sealan St. Louie Browns New York Yankees Sports Service Bureau Athens Messenger 13Th Sty Washington, D. C

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