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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

7

Yankees Rally in Push as Red Sox Lead Slips

The Yankees show signs of revival in the American League and sit four games back of the Tigers with the Red Sox leading the pack. Charley Keller powers the offense as Spud Chandler and Morv Morrius Russo pitch past the Senators. A six of seven run streak boosts morale while veteran Reds notes from Gabe Paul highlight long careers and standout players like Whitey Ford and Eddie Joost. Birmingham farm stars Mele and Sauer pace Birmingham with 19 safeties in a doubleheader.

New York Yankees Brom Bombers Jon Meboys Tigers Red Sox Carthy Charley Keller Spud Chandler Washington Marius Russo Morvilory Senators Russo Yanks Reds Birmingham Chuck Aleno Mele F Hank Sauer Mele Sauer Aleno

Tillet Defeats Bartus in Straight Falls in Portland

Maurice Tillet known as The Angel from Portland Maine defeated Bill Bartus of Chicago by straight falls 267, 238. The bout concluded with Tillet securing the fall, signaling dominance in the match between two notable wrestlers from different locales.

Arrantee Portland Maurice the Angel) Tillet France Bill Bartus Chicago

Blues Rally In Minnesota Second League Clash

Blues and Millers split a twin bill in Minneapolis with a 4 3 loss for Kansas City and a 6 4 win the following day. Johnny Marcini acehd an eight hitter for Toledo in a 2 1 14 inning victory over Indianapolis as Milwaukee clings to pace. Art Herring held St Paul to six hits as his teammates tallied four runs. Louisville and Columbus rainouts. Ohioans win letters in Michigan golf as Knox and Crow face off in June.

Hae Johnny Marcini Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers St Paul Art Herring Hil English St. Paul Louisville Columbus Buddy Knox

Double Win Is Recorded Against Nats

The Yankees return to the top of the league with a double header sweep, beating the Senators 12 to while Brewer held Washington to seven hits as Buddy Lewis homered. Boston tops Philadelphia 4 1, Cleveland loses to Detroit 8 5, White Sox sweep Browns in both games, Reds fall to Pirates 5 2, Cubs shut out by Cardinals 5 0, Dodgers down Phillies 4 2. Jim Wasdell debuts as Dodgers right fielder, collecting two hits in four at bats.

Bailey Rose New York Yankees Yanks Ingion Boston Dennis Gatehouse Johnny Babich Yankees Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Land Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Max Lanier Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Freddy Fitz Simmons Loathy Leo Durocher Dodgers Brooklyn

Ohio Short Ship Harness Racing To Begin Thursday

Ohio harness racing opens Memorial Day week at the State Fairgrounds with Parshall of Urbana aiming for his 725th victory in 14 years. The 41 year old reinsman has led national trotters and pacers and is among many top drivers quartered at the track for the opening meet Thursday through Saturday.

Columbus Parshall Urbana Ohio State Fairgrounds Reinsman Michaels Milwaukee Ben Senos Sturgeon Bellefontaine McMillen Londons Harry” Fite Elsed Inatrick Springfield W. Murphy Milton New Hamburs New York Champaign County Carolina Wisconsin Ohio South Carolina Alabama Canada Marshall Dre Hoe Lord ‘Sim Peter Asien Doc Alamestown Greene County State Fairgrounds Bob Pinxico Canton Harry Short Claude Shilling Wilis Wayne Smarts Delaware Ora Beebe Charley Lacey Butler Tne Smith Washington Alva Clark Cleveland Dareld Maher Washington, Pa Harold ‘Bowlby Celina Carl Recor Pinehurst N. C Gabe Carthal Newark Vic Fleming Syracuse Ray Seeley Warren Ben

Social News Notes From Racine and Nearby

Local page records social events and visits. Mrs Robert Carvel and Virginia June of Bainbridge arrived to visit Mr and Mrs A J Schaefer. Charles Mallory and Falgan Price of Portland were in Columbus and were accompanied home by Price’s son Clarence for a week with his parents. Richie Shelton underwent a legal operation in Lancaster and is slowly recovering after a ruptured appendix last Thursday at Municipal Hospital.

Ben Philson First National Bank Gomer Lewis Robert Carvel Virginia June Bainbridge A. J. Schaefer Charles ‘Mallory Falgan Price Portland Columbus Price Clarence Richie Shelton Hosalia Lancaster

Tigers Edge Tribe In Low-Scoring ABA Showcase

Detroit's Bartell and Teebbetts led offense with two base hits as Gehringer and McCosky starred. Teams traded runs across seven innings with key RBIs from Boudreau and Benton, while Zuber and Dobson pitched the middle frames. Attendance figures referenced, time noted as 2:37.

Igers Tribe Detroit Bartell McCosky Gehringer Greenberg Ifvino Fox York Boudreau Dobson Ibbard

Dundas Personal and Brief Social Mention

Florence Cole of Medina visited her relatives Mrs Rufus Dye and family and returned to Columbus with Ars Florence Cole. Layman of Lone Bottom attended church and visited friends. James Molihan died Tuesday morning of complications leaving a husband nine children and three boys. Services will be held Thursday.

Dundas Ars Florence Cole Nan Medina Rufus Dye Stina Frances Watson Columbus Wile Lara’ Watton Colmbus Ars Florence ‘Cole Layman Lone Bottom Stra John Thompson William Nelson James Molihan George Grover CCC

Redlegs Fall Back Losing To Bues 5-2

Cincinnati Reds turn to Bucky Walters on the mound in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arky Vaughan started the Pirates scoring in the first, with three runs in the fourth and another in the eighth. Werber and Craft produced Cincinnati’s two runs, Craft homering in the eighth. Butcher and Lombardi contributed, while Thompson held Reds to five hits.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters Pirates Brooklyn Joe Bowman Dodgers Fintius Phillies Arky Vaughan Pitts Burah Johnny Rizan Maurice ‘van Roays Max Butcher Reds BM Werher Cincinnati Frank McCormick Ernie Lombardi Werber Harry Craft Lombardi Ruzuo Craft Myers Handley Flocdhet Cineme Pitaburgh Hells

Indianapolis 500 Field Set Despite Car Trouble

Italian mechanic Luigi Chinetti works to repair Rene Lebegue and Rene Dreyfus car to keep 39-car field for the 28th Indianapolis 500. Rex Mays won pole at 127.880 mph as qualifying yielded 34 starters with 36 qualified. race to start at 1 PM tomorrow in generally fair, clear weather.

Makoldy Harrison Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Rene Lebegue Bernard Musnik Lebegue Rene Dreyfus Luigi Chinetti Dreyfus Vie Or Im Kelly Euille Anges, Lane Rex Mays Glendale Calif Jimmy

Breezing Along with Brietz by Ped die Brite New York

Frank Strafael, esqubling champ, qualified for the National Open, will withdraw in favor of Ben Mogan who just missed qualifying. American League clubs push back on trading rule. Doc Sutherland moving in at Brooklyn. Cubs seek Edie Miller with Mex Chet Ross as replacement. Howard T. Murphy guest star. Larry MacPhail busy with outfield districts, two hands trading Wood. George Sternweins joins Yanks after North Carolina star fooled Reds. Jon Vosnikle scans Brooklyn gardens to tend injured side. Little Rock Southern Leaguers hit Chattanoogs. Interstate League Reading at Wilmington postponed.

Peddie Brite New York Frank Strafael Doc Sutherland Doc Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs Edie Miller Bees Mex Chet Ross Howard T. Murphy New York Suns Larry MacPhail Larry Jon Vosnikle Brooklyn Gardens Aearset Fach Little Rock

Doanville Miner Crushed In Slate Fall At Mine 25

Chauncey James Warren Doanville, a leader at Chauncey Mine 25 in Manhattan oal Eo, was crushed by slate Tuesday. Dr W V Sprague treated him, Gilbert Johnson moved him to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. He suffered a broken left leg and crush injuries to the pelvis and abdomen, condition critical.

Chauncey James Warren Doanville Chauncey Mine Manhattan W. V. Sprague Gilbert Johnson Stout Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Entertains Bridge Club at Converse Street Home

Chauncey Misa Lena Wilson hosted a Monday night bridge gathering at her Converse Street residence, with one guest, Mrs. Goldberg. Frances Howard won high, Jessie Fiske was second high. refreshments were served.

Chauncey Misa Lena Wilson Converse St Mrs. Goldberg Frances Howard Jessie Fiske Ruth Fiske Dorothy Giadys Simpkina Frances Hoare Sait’ Fake Rath Bedsier

Hazel Love Lovesy Returns Home After Major Surgery

Mrs. Hazel Love Lovesy of Chauncey, wife of George Lovesy, was returned to her home after a major surgical operation three weeks ago and is making a good recovery.

Chauncey Hazel Lovesy George Lovesy Holp

Chauncey Navy furlough event and local notices

Chauncey a Navy recruit on furlough attends a benefit party at 8 PM in Newport Rhode Island. His family hosts relatives while he visits his parents Mr and Mrs Hiles. Also notes a Bible class meeting tonight at 7 30 PM and a local hospital admission for Isaac Chauncey Palmer a singer formerly of Circle Hill.

Chaunce Srands Sales Chauncey U.S. Navy Newport Rhode P. Hall Chauncey Land Hiles Nese Chaunne Ae Fey Francis Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey — Faithful Circle Bible Millfield Church Christ Henry Hettien Mra Allman Verna McConaha Gary Chauncey Isaac. Palmer Circle Hill Mill St Nelsonville Church Marietta Hospital

Entertain Children At Birthday Party

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Damon Kidd Millfield hosted a Friday party from 5 to 7 for the birthdays of their children Bobby aged 4 and Ronnie Jim aged 2. Ice cream cake and all day favors were served to the guests including Violet Mae Thelen Mary Lou Earich Virginia Marquana Betty McMangiay Virginia Lanhing Dale Goldsberry Ralph Goldberry Genevieve Wemm Jerry Russell Dwight Sharick Jean Mackie Tommy Bor Patty Wallace Carolyn Heffken Funk Nancy Kay Moody Shirley Sandra La Sanders Cave Corwin Bonnie Jean Moody Bobby Jo and Ronnie im Kia.

Chauncey Damon Kidd Millfield Bobby Ronnie Jim Ralph, Goldberry Genevieve Wemm Jerry Russell Dwight Sharick Jean Mackie Tommy Bor Patty Wallace Carolyn Heffken Funk Nancy Kay Moody Shirley Sandra la Sanders Cave Corwin Bonnie Jean Moody Bobby’ Jo Ronnie Im Kia

Chauncey Visit Highlights Kinfolk and Aged Resident

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Earl Tarleton with sons Tommy and Jimmie traveled to Calwell on Tuesday to visit relatives. An elderly Chauncey resident, who spends time in Parkersburg, recently had a major surgical operation for her granddaughter in the family.

Chauncey Mra Earl Tarleton Tommy Jimmie Calawell Iianchard Serousines Parkersburg Teeonn

League Leaders Names in Baseball Statistics

The Associated Press lists leaders in batting runs and runs batted in across leagues. Danning and Finney share top positions in batting, Foxx leads home runs, and Melnar Newsom pace pitching, with various players leading in hits, doubles, triples, steals, and other categories for the season.

Associated Press Danning New York Mize St. Louis Leiber Chicago Werber Cincinnati Rose Boston Frey Cincinnath Walters Cincinnat Finney Case Washington Foxx Radelitt Boudreau Mack Cleveland Milnar Newsom Detroit

Indians Slip As Pitching Staff Falters

Cleveland suffers a second straight loss to Detroit as early strikeout woes hinder the Indians. Manager Oscar Vitt plans Bob Feller to start the series finale with Tom Sears and six relievers mirroring a pitching slump. Ray Mack and J Keltners triple highlight late scoring while Al Benton limits the offense. The Redskins chase Boston by two games as Chicago hosts a holiday doubleheader. In Carbondale Mrs Rose Tet injuries from a wallpaper fall while cleaning.

Cleveland Indians Detroit Oscar Vitt Bob Feller Redskins Boston Bill ‘Tuber J Keltner al Benton Insillans Ray Mack Chicago Tomore Row

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