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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

9

National Y standings and results from Pittsburgh to Brooklyn

Pittsburgh 8 5 ee 5. Chicago 2 Top St Lowis 7 New York 6. Boston 18 Detroit 6 Washington 2. York St Louis 5. Iveland 8 Philadelphia 3. Maymbue Louisville rain. Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati New York at St Louis. Louisville at Toledo Indianapolis at Columbus St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City.

Pittsburgh Sry Chicago St. Lowis New York Boston Detroit Washington PS York St Juis Iveland Philadelphia Anes City Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Brooklyn Ae’ A Rradeighis i Pi Ittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Meria St. A New One Philatelphia Sener Association Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Association Minneans Cleveland Weatherly Hemsley D. Young Pytiak Cry Mereee Arnovic Klein Solters Brooklyn R. H B. Chapman Campbell Rosen Davis Keltner Shilling Phelps Scott Grimes Rth Millies Milnar Lavetto bAverill Tain Ch C Exter P Humphries P Durocher Ss Bens Wyatt R. Ene H.O Miles R. Gantenbein Herman L. Waner P. Waner Etten Gleeson Galan Vaughan Hayes Newsome Leiber Brubaker cBrucker Hartnett Ambler Seer G. Russell Bowman Anewee Poindexter Tenbein Slaughter Gusteridge Myers Cooper McGee Whitehead Owen J. Brown Medwick Melton

Bobcats Tennis Split Week With Miami Loss and Marietta Win

Ohio University men’s tennis went 1 loss 1 win in a pair of matches. The Bobcats lost to Miami 6 to 1, then defeated Marietta 4 to 2. Bill Rose beat Eddie Gates of Miami in three sets for the lone win. Western Reserve visits Thursday at 1 p.m.

Ohio University Miami Yester Bobcats Marietta Bill Rose Eddie Gates Miami Bobcat Netters Western Reserve

Impressive Relief Role Boots Dizzy Dean Back to Glory

In Chicago, Dizzy Dean delivered five innings of shutout relief for the Dodgers to fuel a 12-2 win that tied Brooklyn with the Cubs for fourth. He reported arm strength returning and prepared for a Sunday start against the Boston Bees as the league row shifted.

Chicago Swift Dizzy Dean Diz Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Dean Boston Bees Brooklyn Cubs Whit Wyatt Giants Cardinals Harry Gumbert Pepper Martin Lynn Myers Bill McGee Cincinnati Lee Grissom Reds Bees Ernie Lombardi Pittsburgh Gehrig Yankee Stadium Babe Dahlgren Yankees Browns Dahlgren Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Woody Rich Red Sox Tommy Bridges Detroit Washington Tigers Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Roy Parmelee George Heath

DiMaggio Brothers Poised for Major League Breakthrough

In Kansas City the DiMaggio brothers Vince and Joe attract attention as the next major league pairing. Vince hits a dramatic first home run over a 450 foot wall and aims for a 314 batting average as he eyes a possible New York call next season. Joe, a premier slugger, is seen as the heir to Ruth’s home run crown.

Kansas City New York Yankees DiMaggio Boys Yankee Joe New York Babe Ruth Vince Boston Bees Yankees Lloyd Waner Kansas Vane Bill Meyer City

Marble Tournament Finals Set for Saturday in Nelsonville

Finals of the Athens County marble tournament are scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM at the Nelsonville playground. Nearly 100 children competed in last week’s preliminaries. the winner advances to the state tournament in Columbus on May 27. Directed by WPA recreation director Eleanor Cattley. Drawings: Athens.

Athens County Nelsonville Columbus Eleanor Cattley WPA

23 Schools Enter District Track and Field Meet

At least seven Class A and 16 Class B teams with 218 athletes will compete in the Southeastern Ohio District Track and Field Meet at Athens Saturday. Ironton defends its title as a pre-meet favorite, with Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Marietta, Jackson, Gallipolis, and Athens High among entrants. Rome leads in Class B with 14 entries and aims for its third straight double in the two majors, while Ramie Ogg nears a district record in the pole vault at Miami University High School meet.

W. H. Herbert Southeastern Ohio Herbert Ban Tha Finat Timma Ainan Tha Avi Lic Uuet Athens Athens High School George Dresher Athens High Greenfield McClain Ironton Portsmouth Chillicothe Marietta Jackson Gallipolis Wheelersburg Rome High Athens County Hollister Rome Miami University Oxford Cliff Glazier Ramie Ogg Miami Southeastern Stewart Steam Ridgeway W. Combs

Ohio Drops Road Finale To Buckeyes

Ohio University's baseball team fell 5-1 on the road to Ohio State in the season finale era. The Bobcats, limited to two infield hits, were stifled by Dagenhard and Dornbrook pitching as they prepared to end practice and look ahead to games versus Miami Dayton and Xavier.

Ohio University Ohio State Bobcats Scarlet and Gray Miami Buckeye Dayton Don Peden Xavier Dagenhard Dornbrook Ralph Doubler Johnny Maiden BRH Amentee Neewes Ohio U. BR Coen Maiden Donass Struc Maiden Dagennass Innins Dorn Warstler Zakotsey Mor Hassett Winnin Cincinnati B.R H. O. Werber Goodman J. McCormick Lombardi Berger Grissom Ae Anne Myers

Aged Woman Recalls Morgan's Raid for Jacksonville Students

Mrs. Cordelia Cane, 84, of Jacksonville, shared a vivid account of Morgan's Raid with sixth and seventh grade history classes at Jacksonville Grade School. She described General Morgan's forces raiding Langsville, burning gardens, rifling cellars, and taking fruit when she was eight. The class honored her with a plant and decorated fruit box, and Miss Mary McCann made a silhouette of her profile.

More bar girls than coeds in U.S. colleges

Ethel Hubler national temperance leader told Tulare audiences that there are more bar girls than coeds in the United States. She said three girls work in liquor establishments nationwide for every registered college girl.

Tulare Cal United States Ethel Hubler National Temperance Leader

Traynor Rates Miller Top Among Shortstops Seen

Harold J. Traynor hails Eddie Miller as the best shortstop he has seen in years. Miller, a Pittsburgh recruit, impressed with precise range backhand throws and quick plays after joining the Bees and Kansas City affiliate. Miller’s solid bat and fielding stance mark him as a standout infield addition this season.

Bees Harry Grayson Pittsburgh Harold Joseph Traynor Eddie Miller Pittsburgh Pilot Trayper Yoy In Bees Buccaneers Pie Miller Edward R. Miller Liee Kansas City Yankee Ol’ Bob Quinn Hub

Rifle and Pistol Club to Meet Friday in Athens

Athens Rifle and Pistol Club invites any interested shooter to Westfall's restaurant on West Washington Street Friday at 7 30 PM to discuss event schedule and inter city matches.

Athens Rifle and Pistol Club Westfall's W. Washington St

Nelsonville Phi Club Seeks Softball Games Nearby

The Nelsonville Phi Club announces a new softball team and seeks scheduling with teams from surrounding cities. For game inquiries, contact Paul Collamore c/o the Phi Club Nelsonville Ohio.

Nelsonville Phi Club Paul Collamore Phi Club Nelsonville Ohio

Corral Coyotes Encourage Auto Roundups in Merced

In Merced California Coyotes are hunted by local men using automobiles to corral a large coyote. The method mirrors historic horseback roundups and shows the growing adoption of motorized hunting practices in the area.

Corral Coyotes Merced Cal

Solly Krieger to Defend Crown Against Al Hostak

Brooklyn fighter Solly Krieger will defend the National Boxing Association title against Al Hostak in Seattle. Promoter Nate Druxman and manager Hymie Caplin secure a major purse split and a neutral referee, with potential future matches against Fred Apostoli in New York.

Solly Krieger al Hostak New York Hymie Caplin Brooklyn Seattle Krieger National Boxing Association Hostak Homie Solly Sseeree Nate Druxman Druxman Caplin Jack Dempsey Jim Braddock Benny Leonard George Blake California Cauliflowers Canyon Fred Apostoli San Francisco Apostoli Billy Conn Pittsburgh Madijson Square Garden Conn Conn-Apostoli Mike Jacobs Jacobs

Glouster High Receives Caesar Plaque for Former Student

Glouster High School displays a Caesar plaque in Room 11 honoring former graduate Lucille Richardson for distinguished Latin work. The gift, sent to Latin teacher Sara Kasler, came from Eta Sigma Phi of Ohio University. Richardson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson, Madison St, is celebrated by G H S. Seniors Class of 1939 plan a memorial framed picture for the upper hall as 36 faces join the new senior class next fall.

Glouster Augustus Caesar Glouster High School Lucille Richardson Sara Kasler Eta Sigma Phi Ohio University Richardson Harry Richardson Madison St

Shirley Roberts Receives State English 10 Scholarship Certificate

Shirley Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vane Roberts and Glouster High School Sophomore, is invited to Columbus on May 20 at Memorial Hall to receive a certificate of honor for placing high in the state English 10 test taken in Athens on May 6. Dr. E N Dietrich will direct the event and Governor Bricker will speak.

Glouster Ray G. Wood Shirley Roberts Columbus Memorial Hall Shirley Athens E. N. Dietrich Bricker Vane Roberts The Glouster High School

Movie Guests Night Club Hosts Local Team

The entire baseball squad visited a movie Monday evening as guests of Mr. Martin, manager of both local theaters. Uniforms for the team this season were furnished by Mr. Fred Leach, who has assisted before. The high school expresses deep appreciation for his ongoing support.

Glouster Martin Fred Leach Leach

Cosmopolitan Marquette Teams Feature International Players

Marquette University spring squads include Jimmy Cheng of China on the tennis team and Emanuel Zoree of Mexico City on the varsity fencing team, reflecting a cosmopolitan mix among athletes.

Milwaukee Marquette University Jimmy Cheng China Emanuel Zoree Mexico City

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club Events

Mrs. Pauline Zglenicki hosted Mother's Day guests including John Vice Ironton and Thomas Sweetland Columbus with Vivian Vice Chicago sending a card. Sweetlands celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Glouster Skating Club and Chesterhill Skating Club enjoyed skating at Gold Cliff near Circleville. Lamborn Rink hosts Thursday sessions. new members welcome. Loyal Daughters meet at Mary McCance's Broad Street home with E K Peugh co hosting. American Legion Auxiliary holds 7:30 pm meeting Thursday. all members asked to attend. Past Noble Grand's Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge to meet Saturday at 7:30 at Mrs. William Deal's home with Madge Harry as hostess.

Pauline Zglenicki John Vice Ironton Thomas Sweetland Columbus Vivian Vice Chicago Glouster Skating Club Chesterhill Skating Club Gold Cliff Circleville Lamborn Mary McCance Broad St E. K. Peugh American Legion Auxiliary Noble Grand’s Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville William Deal Madge Harry

Hold Annual Tree Day at Western College Oxford

An annual Tree Day event was held at Western College in Oxford on May 13 with a recital in Presser Hall. Soloist Bernarda Danford performed The Lass with the Delicate Air, joined by accompanists Mary Jane Morris and Dorothy Jo Danford.

Western College Oxford Presser Hall Bernarda Danford C. F. Danford Trimble Mary Jane Morris D. P. Morris Glouster Church of Christ Danford Dorothy Jo A. J. Craig Venice Ora Jane Craig Peabody Hall Western

Glouster Girls Track Meet Meet Results Published

Glouster High School announces the Girls Division results with multiple events. Individual winners include Edna Sanders and Mary Lee Thompson, while relay teams led by Norma McAllister and Jah Viney accumulate points across grades 7 to 10. Junior High totals show Grade 8 leading with 33 points, Grade 9 at 39, and Grade 7 at 21.

Glouster Edna Sanders Ilah Viney Margaret Witham Anna Marie Echstenkamper Mary Lee Thompson Rosemary McAllister Marilyn Lantz Franc Ces Douglas Delores Stansberry Margaret Brown Vivian Foraker Helen Kamento Frances Douglas Norma McAllister Mary Stahl Bernadine Goodman Jah Viney Bethaleen Mayles Wanda Hogue Evelyn Kittle Katherine Strum Ellen ‘Lou Ginnan Margaret Withem Dorothy Gaskalla Lois McGrew Barbara Lent Tlah Viney Shirley Roberts Phyllis Jago Evelyn McGirr Ellen Lou Ginnan Barbara Richardson Dorothy Stahl Rita Rice Virginia Jennice Mary Coville Joanna White Phyllis Melligan

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