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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

7

Yankees Again Dominate As Reds Stumble In Offseason Notes

Mitch’s Musings notes the Yankees heavy edge in the hot stove, with Dahlgren and Keller boosting the lineup as Gehrig declines, Donald and McCarthy storms on the mound, and Notre Dame Michigan gridiron talks stirring. Reds pitcher Whitey Moore gets three days in jail for DUI in Cincinnati.

Yankees Reds Bill McKechnie Bronx Bombers Derringer Walters Yanks Lou Gehrig Bill Dickey Red Ruffing Lefty Gomez Gehrig Babe Dahlgren Dahlgren Charley Keller Joe DiMaggio Morse Joe McCarthy Atley Donald Steve Sandra Cincinnati U.P Lloyd (Whitey) Moore Cincinnati Reds Otis R. Hess Moore

Bobcats Tackle Battling Bishops In Ohio Stadium Clash

Don Peden weighed changing weather and its impact on Ohio University Bobcats versus Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops in Ohio Stadium on Saturday. He stressed improving aerial defense amid wet conditions possibly hindering Wesleyan’s passing duo Michael and Reiser while noting cooler weather aiding practice.

Don Peden Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Stadium Peden Ohio Butler Wesleyan Les Michael Jimmy Reiser

Massillon Mentor Credits Team Spirit For Football Success

Massillon coach Paul E. Brown says the Tigers win because players love the game and work hard. He notes a strong junior high system, Massillon heritage, and a dominant 83–9–2 lifetime coaching record.

Massillon Columbus U.R Paul E. Brown Mr. Brown New York Yankees Ohio Brown Erie

Bucks Favored In Wildcat Tilt In Big Ten Preview

In Midwest grid notes Northwestern visits Ohio State as the Buckeyes favored to win. Purdue faces Minnesota while Iowa meets Michigan with a likely Michigan edge. Indiana battles Wisconsin in a tossup, SMU at Notre Dame, Illinois versus Southern California, and Chicago hosts Harvard with an Oberlin game cited for Nov. 18.

Northwestern Ohio State Bucks Francis Schmidt Don Scott Frank Clair Charley Anderson Willcats Oklahoma Purdue Minnesota Boilermakers Notre Dame Loui Brock Jack Brown Mike Byelene IOWA Michigan Henry Luebcke University Hospital Tommy Harmon Nile Kinnick Town Paul Kramer Michigan State Indiana Wisconsin Billy Schmitz John Tennant Harold Zimmer Harold Hursh Illinois

Wellston Brings Aerial Circus to Athens Friday Night

Wellston High's Golden Rockets bring a potent aerial attack led by captain quarterback Fawin Stevenson and fullback Mervin Martin to Athens to challenge the Bulldogs. Athens must shore up pass defense after a rough game with Logan, as Lackey's lineup works to stop the oncoming air on Friday.

Athens Wellston High Athens Bulldogs Bulldogs Wellston Golden Rockets Rockets Coalgrove New Boston Oak Hill S.E.C.A.A Nelsonville Fawin Stevenson Mervin Martin Fulback Martin

White Sox win seventh city series game over Cubs

The White Sox routed the Cubs 7-1 in the seventh game at Comiskey Park before 14 700. The victory gives Chicago the city title in baseball, a title the Sox have held in the American League since 1930. Ted Lyons pitched five hits allowed for his second win of the series as 14 700 watched. Total attendance for the seven games was 122 818.

Chicago U.P White Sox Cubs Sox Comiskey Park Ted Lyons

Football Experts Sell for Less Than a Dime a Dozen

New York column notes football experts have dropped in price after last Saturday’s games. Western buyers pursue marked down experts while East markets tout Fordham and Holy Cross forecasts as bargains. The writer mocks experts as credulous but notes upsets often reflect reader faith rather than actual outcomes.

New York U.P Middle West Northwestern Oklahoma Fordham Holy Cross West Coast

Robinson Funeral Rites Held in Chauncey

Albert Robinson 43 died Friday from Chauncey Mine injuries. Funeral held Monday at M E Church with Rev Sherwood assisted by two others. Burial Greenlawn cemetery with WW veterans firing squad. Survivors: wife Beulah four children Eldon Dorothy Pauline Gerald mother Effie sisters Alice Ethel brothers Ernest Everett Raymond father T J Robinson and four grandchildren.

Chauncey Albert Robinson Chauncey Mine M. E. Church Herbert Sherwood Church of God Clarence Way S. C .Elsen Church of Christ Greenlawn James Schoonover Clarence Oliver William Adams Roy Adams Edward Calvert l Lewis Canter Taps William Keasey Beulah Eldon Dorothy Pauline Gerald Effie Robinson Columbus Alice Tomlinson Ethel Robinson Ernest Everett Raymond Robinson T. J. Robinson Earl Edith Lou Rita Faye Donald

Relatives Enjoy Sweazy Picnic at Chauncey Home

Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. L. L. Sweazy's W Main Street Chauncey home Sunday for a picnic dinner. Attendees included Bert Sweazy Burgestown Pa John Sweazy Helen Sweazy Howard Sweazy and others with family ties to Sweazy and Martin families from nearby towns.

Chauncey L. L. Sweazy W. Main St Bert Sweazy Burgestown John Sweazy Helen Sweazy Howard Sweazy Donald Sweazy Mary Paul Sweazy Paul Edward Orpha Sweazy Martin Gerald Harrry Herman Ethel Earlene McAfee Columbus Walter Sweazy Deanville Leo Martin Bobby Greens Run Roy Vandyke Buchtel

Revival At East Millfield Mission Draws Crowds

Attendance and interest rise at the East Millfield Holiness Mission revival held every night at 7 o clock. Dorothy McKinney Alma Hill and Elaine McKinney lead with special music Dorothy on guitar Alma on mandolin and Elaine on accordion.

Chauncey East Millfield Dorothy Elaine McKinney Alma Hill Alma Elaine

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Meeting Tonight

The Chauncey Millfield Needle Club will gather this evening with Lizzie Patton serving as hostess.

Chauncey Millfield Needle ‘Club Lizzie ‘Patton

Annual Legion Group to Hold Inspection Event

Chauncey F H Staffinger commander of Athens County Camp No 78 and Mrs Katie Horn Salem president of Ladies Auxiliary No 64 announce the annual inspection on Monday night Oct 16 at the American Legion Home S Court St Athens J A Smith commander of New Lexington Camp No 70 and Mrs Sarah Runkles department chief of staff will be inspecting officers A banquet will be served at 7 o'clock All members urged to attend.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger Athens County Katie Horn Salem Ladies Auxiliary No American Legion S. Court Int Athens J. A. Smith New Lexington Sarah Runkles Department

Chauncey District Social News Highlights Families

Chauncey residents report visits and family events. Hazel Perry spent the weekend with relatives in Glouster. Ethel Earlene McAfee, recently at Children’s Hospital in Columbus, stays with her grandmother in Chauncey. Betty Jane Courtney, student at Ohio University, returned home for the weekend.

Chauncey Hazel Perry Glouster Lee Schoonover W. Main St Ethel Earlene McAfee Children’s Hospital Columbus L. L. Sweazy Hoit S. Courtney Bessie Walters J. S. Hostetter Guy Brookins John Shafer Harold Brown Andrew McKinney Elaine Betty Jane Courtney Ohio University Gilbert Courtney

Pocahontas School of Instruction Attendance List

Those attending the Pocahontas District School of Instruction in Corning last Friday from Council No. 131 included Mrs. Lillie Jones, Mrs. Lenora Davies, Mrs. Agnes Padden, Mrs. Ann Shulis, Mrs. Wanda Hatch, Mrs. Fannie Huggins and Mrs. Hazel Perry.

Chauncey Pocahontas District

Condition Improves After Birth At Athens Hospital

Mrs Betty Addington wife of Dennis Addington of Trimble has shown marked improvement after a serious illness since the birth of their son at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens more than a week ago. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson of Trimble.

Chauncey Betty Addington Dennis Addington Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Addington Earl Johnson

Challedon Sets World Mile Record at Keeneland

The Maryland bred colt Challedon, ridden weight 120 pounds, set a world record 1:54 3-5 for a mile in the Tanter Stake at Keeneland. Hash finished three lengths back, Chief Onaway third, in a field of five. This marks the season’s first world mark in America and tops the previous Discovery record by two-fifths of a second.

Lexington U.P Challedon Maryland Kentucky Keeneland America A. G. Vanderbilt Discovery William L. Brancolt Georgie Wolf Greentree Stable Hash Chief Onaway C. S. Howard Sortendo Belmont Park

British Ryder Cup players to sail solo for Florida matches

British Ryder Cup team members must leave their wives at home as they sail to Ponte Vedra Florida for the November matches.

London Ponte Verda Fla

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