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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

9

Yankees Edged in Nine and Half Game Gap After Slump

The Yankees lost their ninth straight as Frank Crosetti faltered at short and Bill Dickey moved to fill in. Manager McCarthy blamed timing and cited Keller and Rolfe as key players, while Babe Ruth and Meusel provided late support in a tight game.

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New Champs To Be Named At Columbus Ohio State Finals

Columbus hosts the 12th annual state finals in track field baseball golf and tennis at Ohio State University. 2463 boys from 245 schools competed in district meets with only one track record broken and another tied. Pairings for baseball and tennis finals will be set Thursday and Friday with events running Friday and Saturday including preliminaries in sprints hurdles and relays and finals Saturday morning through afternoon.

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Ohio Netters Triumph Over Marietta 5-2 In Tennis Meet

Ohio University defeated Marietta College 5-2 at Marietta as Rose and Engelke won singles and doubles, with Evans and Swedenborg contributing. The season ends with two matches, including a visit from Miami and a trip to Delaware for a Ohio Wesleyan rematch.

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Leaders and stats from the latest baseball season update

The report lists leaders in runs batted in and hits across multiple teams, naming Foxx, Case, Cramer, and Danning among top performers. It notes doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching leaders with Milnar and Walters highlighted, reflecting a staggered, nationwide stat summary.

Case Washington Foxx Bos Tits Cramer Boston Boudremi Clevelind Judnsen St. Louis Lewis Washngton Milnar Cleveland Dean Philadelphia Danning New York Lombardi Cincinnati Mike St. Loui Mize St Louis Leiber Chicago Werber

Indians Fall as Yankees Pound Milnar in Cleveland

The Red Sox stay two and a half games up after beating Detroit. The Indians lose 10 to 2 as Willis Milnar struggles on the mound while Johnny Allen and Fritz Oxtermueller are used in relief. Yankees bats explode late against Harry Bisso and teammates, with Marius Russo limiting Cleveland’s offense to scattered hits.

Cleveland Red Sox Oscar Vitt Wer Harder Fritz Oxtermueller Boston Sox Indians Detroit Redskine New York Yankees Harder Jgnmer Willis Muda Vitt Bob Feller Hudiin Johnny ‘Allen al Milnar Milnar Yankees Yankees Pounded ‘His Southpaw Slants Foright Hite In Atx Harry Bison Mat Jonny “Humphries Bill Zator Marius Russo Jeffy Heath Ray Mack

Nelson Leads In Ohio Open

Ohio Northern Open coverage shows Nelson leading after a curtailed day with limited funds and waning interest. Byron Champon and Inverness pro also mentioned as competitors at the Buckeye Open held near Toledo and Sylvania, Ohio, with a 71-69 final tie and notable 3b hole figures.

Apa Senatow Toledo Ciede' Lam Tolay Champon Byron Noles Sale Aindo Inverness Pro Sylvania Country

Heiorl Scores Kayo to Beat Canton Rival in Lightweight Bout

In a twelfth round sniddieweight clash, Norm Reigel of prin knocked out Charles Mc Sorthy of Canton in the twentieth round. Laments over the late stoppage and the crowd reaction follow as officials review the bout outcome.

Heiorl Kayo Lorain Norm Reigel Prin Charles Mc Sorthy Canton

Reds Struggle as Lalich Hits and Pitchers Flip

In a tense baseball day, Pete Lalich delivers 11 hits while the Reds battle the Giants and Dodgers in a tight stretch. Derringer or Moore set to take the mound as New York hosts the Reds in a pivotal matchup amid lateseason tensions and shifting standings.

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Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents and families are mentioned visiting relatives in nearby towns. Mr and Mrs William Collins and children visit Chauncey. Clyde Wend returns to Cincinnati after a visit with George Wend in Millfield. John Watkins travels to Chicago for a farm visit with Aunt Roscoe Brickes. Mrs Brickles, formerly Wilma Palmer, of Chauncey. Mrs I L Senny and son Bert go to Columbus. Mary Margaret Kellenbarger hospitalized in Mt Carmel. Gill Hartman and Emma Ettie of The Plains visit Athens. Teas Scott and family plus Rhoda Oliver return from Boone County Virginia visits. Mr Manesmith of Millfield and Ettie Harley of Athens visit Millfield. Dr A J Learned, in Columbus, recovering from illness and to turn 57 in July, lifelong Millfield and Dover Township resident.

Boone County W. Va Francis Oliver Prenter Van Madison Danville Detroit Chauncey Manesmith Millfield Ettie Harley Athens

Chauncey Dinner Party Hosts and Attendees

Mrs Chauncey entertained at her West Main Street home with a 6 o'clock dinner for Mrs La L Sweazy and son Bert Sweazy Chauncey Mrs Leo Martin and son Bobby Greens Run and Mr Spencer Martin and sons Chester and Harry of Clinton Ina wane also noted Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 plans a party tonight at the Knights of Pythias Building

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Breezing Along With Brietz in New York Open

A chaotic sports column from New York outlines boxing and baseball chatter. It mentions Arturo Sedoy facing Jor Linus, Deft, and cites manager Al Weill with potential champions. The piece evokes a bustling baseball scene, city sports readers, and sensational club commentary.

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Foxx Heavy Bat Fires Red Sox To Spring Win

Jimmie Foxx blasted a bases loaded hit to propel the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers, continuing a spring pace with 11 homers and 38 RBIs. The Yankees thrashed Cleveland 20 2 while the White Sox edged Washington 9 8, as Chicago, New York, and Boston press the AL race locally.

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Chauncey Commencement Program Tonight Raises Funds

Chauncey High School hosts a Friday evening commencement in the school auditorium to raise funds for recreational equipment. The program features salutatory by 24, a valedictory, invocation, chorus, and orchestra with diplomas presented by Supt. Claudius McClanahan.

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