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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

9

Derby Era Debate Galliakads Hold High Field Hopefuls

Racing notes weigh Derby contenders Gallahadian Bimelech and Sir Gallahad III sire lines. Midland, Oregon-bred Gallahadian and Howard's entry aim for Belmont Stakes after Derby Trial hustled by Santa Anita miles. Propose distances favor Gallahadian's stamina as pace rivals tire and eye Pim track gains.

Mano” War Big Red Bimelech Churchill Downs Gallahadian Midland Black Toney Hour Farm Charles S. Howard Midland T Sir Gallahad Waldron Gallant Sir Tintagel Gallahad Histrianson

Chauncey Friendship Club Monthly Meeting at Betsy Rose

Chauncey Friendship Club held its monthly gathering at the Betsy Rose with dancing and refreshments. Guests included Ellen Brown Dorothy Jane McCafferty Mary Carolyn Bricker Ethel Henry Alice Richardson Bennie McClellan and Victor Rotte. Members present were Betty Alfedy Jean Russell Freddie Thien Virginia Theisen Jo Ann Williamson Frances Fiske Mary Lee Blower Charles Alfedy Joe O'Grady Jimmie Fahl John Kottyan and Gordon Mingus.

Chauncey Betsy Rose Ellen Brown Dorothy Jane McCafferty Mary ‘Carolyn’ Bricker Ethel Henry Alice Richardson Bennie McClellan Victor Rolette Betty Alfedy Jean Russell Freddie Thien Virginia Theisen Jo Ann Wile Tiamson Frances Fiske Mary Lee Blower Charles Alfedy Joe No‘grady Jimmie Fahl John Kottyan Gordon Mingus

Mechanics Students To Get Record Cards

Auto mechanics students completing the vocational course will receive a Vocational Training Record Card issued by the U S Office of Education. The card lists training subjects and clock hours, aimed at aiding employment access or proper government service placement.

J, Mhauncey Chauncey-Dover U.S. Office of Education Iti

Chauncey man returns to hospital for observation

Chauncey Thomas Savage, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Savage of Lexington Ave Chauncey, received a serious back injury in Chauncey Mine No 25 last August. He returned to White Cross Hospital again last week for observation and treatment. His back remains in a brace.

Chauncey Thomas 1 Sarge Samuel Savage Lexington Ave Wry Chauncey’ Mine No. 25 White Cross Hospital

Reds May Take Over First Place Today Beat Giants To Cut Dodgers Lead

The Reds seek NL lead by beating Boston as Dodgers play Chicago. A Reds win and Brooklyn loss would move Cincinnati into first. Derringer vs Posedel on the mound, Reds within a half game after 7 6 win over the Giants. Leermph Was 8 cleat for the Rhinelanders. Giants four runs in eighth, Reds answer with two in their half.

REDS Cincinnati Boston Dodgers Chicago Brooklyn Paul Derringer Bees Burler Bill Posedet Giants Cardinals Flatbush Gang Leermph New York Cincinnatte Med Luck Harry Danning Ginn Eatcher Bill ‘Loheman Roy Joiner Walter Jumbo) Brown New

Visiting Day at Greens Run Schools Held May 10

Chauncey visitors invited to Greens Run Schools Friday afternoon May 10 to tour classrooms during the visits period. After meeting Miss Black principal with teachers and parents, attendees may join a picnic lunch and contribute food. Community members are urged to attend and participate.

Chauncey Black

Visits in Chauncey Bring Georgia Residents Together

Mrs. Eifienari of Athens hosted weekend guests Mrs. Mabel Smith of Millfield and Mrs. Harley. They visited former Millfield resident Mrs. Elin Love, now in Palm Beach Florida, and stayed with sister-in-law Mrs. William Gibbs in Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Charl McCutlum in Marietta hosted a dinner.

Chauncey Eifienari Athens Mabel Smith Millfield Elin Love Palm Beach Fla Wiliam Gibbs Jackson Vnto Smith Harley Charl

Taylor Ridge Social Notes from Taylor Ridge Church Gathering

Mrs Moody and Mrs Evan Davis presided at the church Friday night readings were given by Mrs James Harrison and Mrs Berry Chalfant Prizes awarded to Mrs Frederick and Mrs John Davis Refreshments served Present were Mrs Rob ert Standing Mrs Gilbert Strausbaugh Mrs Ray Leake Mrs Perry Chalfant Mrs James Harrison Mr Jim Davis Men Fred Hetken Mrs Evan Davis and Mrs Albert Moons Mr and Mrs Walter Douglas and daughter Glouster Mr and Mrs Wilbur Risley and Slaughter Athens spent the week with Mr and Mrs John Wen hauncey Saturday May 11 will be Federal relief day in the country near radiators day Cauntry near radiators day from 9am to noon fence The commode tea will include wheat corn meal lard and prunes Guests are asked to be prompt in calling for their sie mond Davis and Mrs Dora Buloe Jodh went to Pike Run Sunday where they visited Mrs Das saunt Mrs Mary Wyatt Misses Ethel and Marie Corwin Mi lifield spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Albert Moody James Harrison recovering from illness in fair condition Monday Evan Davis spent Saturday in Glouster with his sister Mrs Clar ine Nagle Amesville were recent guests of Mr and Mr P B Chalfant Carlyn three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Straus y baugh suffered a painful eye injury Monday The child fell striking her eye and turning red Mr and Mrs Fred Leake Greene Run spent Sunday with Mrs Leake s mother Mrs Dore afore ee

Taylor Ridge Moody Evan Davis James Harrison Berry Chalfant Frederiken John Davia Robert Standing Gilbert Strausbaugh Ray Leake Cat Winn City Henry Heffken Millfield Dora Heffken Ray Mond Davis Dora Buloe Jodh Glouster Clarine Nagle Amesville P. B. Chall Fe ‘Carlyn Gilbert Straus Baugh Fred Leake Greene Leake Dore

Chauncey Teams Defeat Sugar Creek In Junior Varsity Tilt

Chauncey seventh and eighth grade squads beat Sugar Creek seventh and eighth graders 22 to 8 at Sugar Creek. Also notes Sun day guests entertained including An יר ta Lee Sisson of Athens and a Chauncey dinner visit by James Simpson and Huber Brown families with Frances Hanning.

Sugar Creek Chauncey Sugar’ Creek Nauncey Sire Znzaneth Robinett Ivan’ Matheny Jean Larry Nelsonville William Sisson Anita Lee Athens James J. Simpkins Huber Brown Frances Hanning Pomeroy Ohio

Chauncey-Dover 8th Grade State Test Scores Announced

Chauncey-Dover eighth grade students lead in the state test results with Millfield pupils dominating the top ranks. Mary Lee Blower and Frederica Theisen of Millfield headline the top positions with scores of 174 and 162 respectively, followed by several Chauncey and Millfield students in the top 25. The list shows names, schools, and total points across the top tier.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Mary Lee Blower Millfield Frederica Theisen Jean Russell Kenneth Russell Fred Jansen Elizbeth Ross Thomas Bed Dick Herdman John Kottyan Bobby Rivers S. Creek Robert Vargo Norman Simpkins Dorothy Dickerson Chester Grant Lawrence Robinson Lillian Misner Bobbie Lopez Olga Hunter Dorothy B. Stalder

Unclear Standings and Schedule From Fragment

Fragmented standings showing teams like Boston Detroit Chicago St Louis Brooklyn and Pittsburgh with uneven scores plus a scattered schedule. Mentions of games across major leagues and several city matchups with rain noted at Columbus Milwaukee and Philadelphia.

Associa Jaunneapolis Louisville Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Wess Nationat Boston Cineinnal Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Ork Patsourehe Erican Coveland St New York Detroit Loui Uoulsville Saan Ineinnath Nemo Kew York Ae von Pittsburgh Eniladelphia Aia Washington hieMgo Stinneapolis Kansas CIA Indiana Pau Conmbis

Breezing With Briez by Eddie Beit News Scoop

A colorful sports column notes mid western executives courting the Yankees and Postmaster General Farley showing interest. It cites Dick Harlow’s Harvard ties and praises Dizzy Dean’s pitching, plus assorted vignettes on Gallahadian and Derby chatter.

Eddee Beit New York Yanks Farley Dick Harlow Harvard Crimson

Ohio U Beats Wesleyan in Twilight Track Meet

Ohio University defeated Wesleyan 89 to 42 at Ohio Stadium in Athens. Bobcats dominated with wins in most events led by Dick Hartman in broad jump and Jim Friel in the half mile. Pole vault standout Howard Dutt cleared 12 feet 3 inches and Akron’s Tim Bailey posted strong times.

Jonson Si Johnson Bill Herbert Bob Jackson Wesleyan Bill Rath Dick Hartman Tim Bailey Ohio Howard Dutt Jim Friel East Cleveland Letterman Bob Anderson Lsh Max Garfinkle EA Craun Tool Tegel Cohen, Hicks Aeron Duff and Friet Charlie Jones New Jersey Jones Herbert Walfo ‘Erell Oxtey Truin Gartinki Kasputis Hicks Lwney Schmick Piga Ty Miler Anton Stewart Fond’ Scroggine Wow Wondy Bailey Cohen Indianapolis Babe Siapp Supanee Uae Frield Anderson Barrett Rath OW Johnson Gaileher Ingleman Redinbo Hartman Miller Will Peman Dhes Thurstan Fowell Wallington Scroggins Krumbiegel Dutt Walker Hirsimaki G

Local church groups plan meetings at private homes

Esther Class of the M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. Bertha Jorder’s Mill Street home to light. The Friendship Cams of the Church of Christ will convene tonight at Miss Eva Ferrel’s High Street home. Chauncey Council is set to meet at 7 o’clock tonight. A semi pro colored baseball team seeks games with nearby squads. managers should contact George W. Vette at 525 Ballentine Ave. Title mentions Chauncey, churches, and a league meeting. summary notes two home meetings, a council gathering, and a local baseball scheduling inquiry.

Chauncey — Esther M. E. Church Bertha Jorder Mill St Friendship Cams Church of Christ Eva Ferrel High St Eam George W. Vette Ballentine Ave Farion

Syracuse Will Make Changes in Boxing Bout

The report notes Syracuse plans changes for a ten round boxing match featuring heavyweight Dorario and opponent from Dayton with emphasis on strategic shifts. The bout, touted as a key test, is set to unfold in Philadelphia with intentions to shake up the lineup and pursue a decisive victory.

Biee Dayton Will Dorario May Souton Phiindphin Onenr Schott Chip Puis

Ohio University Powers Past Ohio State 15-3 in Columbia

Ohio University battering the Buckeyes for 15 runs in an early onslaught. Frank Boumholtz belted a three run homer as the Bobcats build a 12 run lead after the first inning and cruise past Ohio State 15-3 in Columbia. The game features a mixed defensive effort with six Bobcat errors aiding the scoring outburst while the Ohio State line accumulates scattered runs and miscues.

Ohio University Ohio State Line Columbia Marietta Pioneers Bobcate Frank Boumholtz Penn Harry Ania

Herron Rolls 279 for High League Mark

Herman Herron bowled 279 for a high league score at Sportane recreation alleys, aided by Scott Storen. He combined frames with Bit and Ton to reach 804 for a Terron high game with two spares. Redingon tied or challenged with a 278 as Dun and others chased records.

Herman Herron Scott Storen Rator Teague Alieys Redingon Redingtom Tia Lenges Tat Stants Ecoreat Coy Leute Ducos

Awards total 241000 to ABC bowling winners

Detroit report details the 40th American Bowling Congress Tourney in St Paul and the 140 event attracting over 108 thousand bowlers, with 2,500 teams already reserving for 195? meet. Highlights include doubles won by Herb Freitag and Joe Sinks, singles by Ray Brown, all-events by Fred Fischer, and Chicago Monarchs team title. Total prize pool reached 261000 across events.

Detroit American Bowling Congress Tournamient Congress ABC St Paul Herb Frietag Joe Sinks Chicago Ray Brown Terre Ind Fred Fischer Buffalo Chicago Monarchs Uge Tiresman Team John McLaughlin Indianapolis

Canterbury Club Prepares for National Open Without Flair

Canterbury club will host National Open guests next month with minimal grooming. Turf kept to fairway length in chip shot area, rough to five inches per USGA guidance. Course features wind screens and windy fairways planned to blunt play as Byron Nelson seeks title defense.

Cleveland Creverana Anterbury Club Canterbury Jack Wigoll United States” Golf ‘Association Linke Erie Philadelphia Country Club Toledo Byron Nelson

Browns Open Mid-Atlantic League Trip in Portsmouth

James town undefeated Browns arrived in Portsmouth for a three game series their first road trip aiming to extend a four game win streak. They have swept Portsmouth Red Birds in three of their last four meetings. Rookie Dixon impressed in his first relief appearance, despite a 2 0 loss. Akron beat Charleston in a high error filled wild game with Charleston walking 13 batters.

Portsmouth Um Jamestown Browns Portsmouth Portsmouth Red Birds Youngstown Canton Waiter Dixon Dixon Dayon Akron Charleston

Indians Fall to Red Sox in Boston Series Opener

Boston beat Cleveland 6 to 4 as rookie Mike Naymick struggled over two innings. Johnny Allen, Joe Dobson, Mel Harder, and Harry Eisenst will pitched in relief. Lew Finney doubled and scored. Hal Trosky and Rollie Temlevew hit solo homers in the eighth for Cleveland.

New York Inema Lane Rrival Tat Pines Oscar Vitt Milnar Boston Mike Naymick Indians Johnny Allen Joe Dobson Mel Harder Harry Eisenst Larry Grove Herb Hash McOrp TN Sox Lew Finney Naymicke Dec Cramer Alen Finney Lew Bousdrema Roy Weatherly Cleveland Ken ‘Keltner Hal Trosky Rollie Temalew

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