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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1937

Page

9

Champions Wallop Indians While A s Bow to Browns

The New York Yankees regain the American League lead as Detroit arrives for a three game set at Yankee Stadium. Detroit pitcher Roxie Lawson thrives in relief while Schoolboy Rowe seeks form against the Yanks. The Tigers and Yanks battle for early pace with other AL clubs vying for position.

NEW York U.P New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Detroit Yankee Stadium Tigers Yanks Schoolboy Rowe White Sox Senators Rowe Roxie Lawson Mickey Cochrane Cochrane Cleveland Indians Washington Lawson Cecil Travis Gerald Walker Buck Newsom Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Jimmy Foxx Harland Clift St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics A’s Carl Hubbell New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Hubbell Cliff Melton Paul Waner Dick Co

Plains Victor over Jackson Thrilling final innings decide close game

The Plains came from behind to beat Jackson 7 to 6 in Sunday action. Smales went 4 for 5 for Jackson while Entwistle struck out 10 for Plains. Next Sunday The Plains travel to Middleport to face the V F D team at Pythian Park.

Somerset the Plains Jackson The Plains Smales Entwistle Middleport V.F.D Pythian Park

Cleveland Wins Over New York in Pitcherless Battle

In a tight game Cleveland tops New York 14 to 6 with Gehrig and Crosetti producing key hits. Henrich and Crosetti lead the offense, while Andrews takes the loss for the Indians as Heving allows big timely runs.

Cleve Crosettiss Heath Rolfe Averilles Trosky New York Gehrig Batten Henrich Chandler Crosetti DiMaggio Dickey Crosettii Hale Lary Cleveland Andress Bkudlin Heving Brown Ansteve Hudlin Hevine Putiak Andrews Abance

Tigers Beat Nationals 3 1 in Baseball Contest

Detroit wins 3 1 over Washington as Greenberg Fox Myer and Cochran drive in runs. Millies Travis Myer Goslin show defense with double plays and key hits while Newsom holds Nats to one, Lawson surrenders walks. Attendance noted. Also a note on a Macalester College medical technology course opening next fall for qualified technicians.

Millies Newsom Chapman Detroit Washington Travis Walker Stone Greenberg Fox Myer Cochrane Goslin Rubel Lawson Lewson ST. Paul U.P United States Macalester College Brkion Abrho A Ciney Abrho Brack Joanib Gdmanis Cooney Ouyvler Hassett Winsett V.davis Phelps Gelbert Btripp Cincinnati Moore Ett Cuyler Scarselia Har Nelish Lavagetto Lavagett Jordan Maelish Kampouris Brooklyn Innatt Balia Butcher Ringer Derri Moore Pheip

Standings Roundup Schedule Across Leagues

The standings show matchups including New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago. Other games list Boston at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Boston, and Kansas City at Columbus with Milwaukee at Toledo and Minneapolis at Indianapolis.

Aativnaal New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh American Detroit Washington Cleveland Association Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Nena Detroit Sen Kansas City Ee American New York Association Columbus Kansas City

Accuracy Pays Big Dividends In PGA Meet

In Pittsburgh at the Field Club, 106 golfers faced the final PGA qualifying round with rough fairways and tight lies. Leaders Paul Runyan and Byron Nelson shot 68s staying in the fairways, ahead of Ryder Cup contenders as contenders fell behind. Sam Parks, the Pittsburgh Open winner, struggled with an 82 and faced elimination.

Pittsburgh U.P Pittsburgh Field Club P.G.A Field Club Paul Runyan Byron Nelson Runyan Nelson Hines Lloyd Gullickson Elyria Ohio Neil Christian Yakima Wash Harold Jug) McSpaden Lighthorse Harry Cooper Chicago Sam Parks Sam

Brewers Not So Tough on Foreign Fields

Milwaukee Brewers struggle on the road as Columbus Red Birds beat them 8 to 3 in the final game of a series. Johnny Rizzo extends his hitting streak to 34 games, while Max Macon earns his seventh win for Columbus. Louisville and St Paul also win as Kansas City edges Toledo in extra innings.

Columbus U.P Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Allan Sotheron Milwaukee Columbus Red Birds Max Macon Johnny Rizzo Louisville Colonels Minneapolis Big Jim Peterson Art Herring St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo

Rooster Boots Visits Hospital After Beserk Spur Incident

In Almeda California Mrs Jerrell Walden was spurred by her pet rooster Boots causing injuries that sent her to a hospital. The same rooster later became Sunday dinner in the household.

Almeda Cal U.P Jerrell Walden Boots

Concord Social and Personal Mention

Memorial Day services shift to May 29 with American Legion and Post in charge. Rev. D. P. Morris to preach Thursday at 7 45. Local residents and visitors share social visits across Concord and Athens. Tiny South American opossums noted as the smallest marsupials.

Concord The American Legion Post D. P. Morris E. C. Easler B. Boudinot C. B. Tignor Athens Fred Saunders Leota Strode Sharpsburg L. P. Myers C. Antle Vern Wolfe H. M. Kasler E. C. Kasler E. A. Sayers Willie Lafollet McDougal Leslie Kittle Georgia Linscott Nellie Carpenter Harlan John Howard Norma Darlene

May Sellout Feels Certain For Braddock Louis Title Fight

Tickets for the Jim Braddock versus Joe Louis heavyweight title bout went on sale with $400,000 in orders in the safe before fans arrived. Promoters Joe Foley and Mike Jacobs reported $100,000 in cash and reservations amounting to about a third of a gate likely to top a million dollars. Comiskey Park will host the June 22 clash with 80,000 seats priced at 27.50 16.50 11.00 and 6.00, aiming for a possible $1.4 million gross if sold out.

Blouns Phila Abrhoa Knick Finney Werber Owmik Moses Johnson Hinsby Dean Clift Hayes Bimly Brucker N'wsom Knickerbocker Hornsby Hernsbey Hornsby Davis Knickerbocker Clift Nelson Hayes Cisse Hemsley Pinney Bacrifice Bell Tomley Dean Louis Philadelphia A. Thomas Caster Knott A. Frome Chicago U.P Joe Foley Mike Jacobs Jacobs Comiskey Park

Ohio to require universal fishing licenses June 1

State conservation officials announce a new universal anglers license law effective at midnight Sunday. All 18 and older must buy a 50 cent license plus a 10 cent issuance fee, with penalties up to 200 dollars. About 500 thousand anglers are expected to obtain licenses, raising 250 thousand dollars in revenue.

Columbus U.P State House Davey Lawrence Wooddell Ohionas Wooddell

Westfall Captures Rifle Shoot in New Philadelphia

Claude Westfall scored 498 of 500 to win a rifle shoot at Tusco Range New Philadelphia Ohio for Ohio team selection to face Michigan. Sam Bond was second with 492 as 22 competitors aimed to join 12 man Ohio squad for Ann Arbor matches.

Claude Westfall New Philadelphia Ann Arbor Mich Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Michigan Sam Bond Westfall Ohio Tusco Range

Graham Chapel News And Social Notes

Funeral services were held May 16 for Mrs. Frank Bodi formerly of Hungary. Burial followed at the local cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. George Dailey and family visited Mrs. Angie Dailey. William Seaman mourns the death of his brother-in-law Will Elliot from horse riding injuries near New Vienna. Mrs. Elliott was Julia Seaman previously. Ruth Bobo, employed in Athens, visited relatives here. Mrs. Robert McClain cares for grandchildren Richard and Dorothy Kelley while their mother Edison Kelley is ill. Several from here attended Shade High School baccalaureate. Arthur Gaston’s son William earned his diploma. William, though in Castle Dale six weeks, graduated locally due to advanced credits. Glennis Hawk and Bernice Love graduate from Rome High School, Stewart. Mann Ridge grade school closed with picnic. Helen McClain was the teacher. Seventh and eighth grade art contest awards prizes of one silver dollar—seventh grade James Gaston and eighth grade Paul Hartley.

Graham Chapel Frank Bodi Hungary George Dailey Angie Dailey William Seaman Will Elliot New Vienna Elliott Julia Seaman Ruth Bobo Athens Robert McClain Richard Dorothy Kelley Edison Kelley Shade High School Arthur Gaston William Willam Castle Dale Utah Glennis Hawk Bernice Love Rome Stewart Mann Ridge Helen McClain James Gaston Paul Hartley

G2 League Lead Aerts By United Press Baseball Stats

A United Press summary of G2 League batting leaders shows Cronin Red Sox and Medwick Cardinals atop batting averages, with Medwick also leading runs and RBIs. Greenberg Tigers and Gehringer Tigers post notable totals, while Arnovich Phillies and Walker Tigers appear among leaders in hits and other categories.

United Press Cronin Red Sox Medwick Card Walker Tigers Bell Browns Arnovich Phil Merce Girlsckeepesnischen Cardinals Selkirk Yankees Greenberg Bonura White Sox Weraroy Tigrys

Giants 4 Pirates 3 baseball game summary

New York defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 3 after a late rally. Errore Vaughan Handley and Dickshot provided key RBIs with Ott homering. Hubbell earned the win and Brandt notched the save as both teams left runners on base, with New York stranding five and Pittsburgh nine.

Brubaker Brandt Bowman New York Pittsburgh Vaughan Handley P. Waner Chiozza Whitehead Ott Dickshot Ripple McCarthy Suhr Mancuso Bartell Hubbell

Golf pros in Pittsburgh view opener with mixed fortunes

At the Pittsburgh Field Club the National PGA event opens with Tony Manero disappointed in prize money while veterans Sarazen Hall and Picard adjust tactics. Young Jockey Yockey faces weight, and fans jockey for Carl Hubbell sightings as Henry Picard opposes match play.

Pittsburgh Tony Manero North Carolina Tony Hagen Sarazen Armour Clarence Yockey Kansas City Clarence Yockey Olin Dutra Oakmont Charlie Hall Birmingham P.G.A John Malutic Youngstown Charley Gene Sarazen Gene Billy Burke George van Elm Jerry Billy Harry Cooper Sammy Snead Henry Picard Horton Smith Paul Runyan

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