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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1941

Page

7

Yankees Clinch AL Pennant With 6 3 Win Over Red Sox

The New York Yankees secured the American League pennant by beating Boston 6-3, reaching 91 wins and pulling 20 games ahead of the White Sox. St Louis Cardinals lost ground after a doubleheader split with Brooklyn as Pittsburgh and Cleveland won important games.

New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Yanks Boston Red Sox Boston Dick Newsome Mickey Harris Ailey Donald Red Sockers New Yorkers Chicago White Sox Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Redbirds Brooklyn St. Louis Dodgers Phillies Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Cincinnati Rip Sewell Pirates Bucky Walters Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers

Birds Win Another Indianapolis AB RH POA 5 Blackburn

Indianapolis defeats Columbus 4 to 5 in a nine innings game. Key players include Brubaker Mazgay Poland and Myatt for Indianapolis with Griffore earning the mound win. Columbus offense features Shokes Klein Repass and Jones with defensive showcases by Zientara and Bestudik.

Indianapolis Blackburn Shakes Bestudik Zientara Brubaker Lakeman Bastian Touaie Columbus Myatt Che Walker Janet Ailsa Ascuee Marshall Rena Poland Griffore Lewis Mazgay Jones Shokes Klein Repass Kelley Peters

Standings in Major League Matches Across Cities

Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 4 to 1 while Chicago beat St Louis 3 to 0 and again 4 to 3. Cleveland won 7 to 6 over Detroit, New York 6 Boston 3, Columbus 5 Indianapolis 4, Toledo 3 2, Louisville 2 1, Minneapolis 5 0, Kansas City. Philadelphia at Washington listed with rain.

Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Philadelphia Washington L Pdt Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Hee Wownne Chicago Boston Ooo Iago

Millers and Blues duel for third in Association play

Minneapolis and Kansas City fight for third place in the American Association as Columbus leads and Louisville nears second. The doubleheader split left both games shutout 5 0 and 2 0 while Toledo beat Louisville 3 2 and 2 1, and Indianapolis fell 5 4 to the Red Birds.

Associated Press Minneapolis Kansas City American Association Columbus Louisville Millers and Blues Blues Toledo Red Birds Indianapolis

League Leaders Overview Baseball Stats Summary

Key season leaders list batting runs hits doubles triples home runs and pitching and stolen bases for major league players. Names include Williams Camilli Reiser Murtaugh Gomez White and others with team affiliations Boston New York Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Washington Philadelphia highlighted.

Williams Boston Keller New York Reiser Brooklyn Camilli Hack Chicago Mize St. Louis Brook Lyn Murtaugh Philadelphia White

Reds Fall to Pirates in Short Doubleheader Loss

Cincinnati drops 4-0 and 4 1 2 inning games as Pittsburgh wins their sixth straight over the Reds. Walters suffers third straight defeat, 13th of the year, while Derringer, Turner, Vander Meer, or Starr are lined up to start in today's twin bill.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Paul Derringer Jim Turner Johnny Vander Meer Ray Starr Lloyd Dietz Max Butcher Pirate Pirates Reds Cincinnati Bucky Walters Cinncinnati AB Lukon Prey Becansatenus Ees Werber Saccsen Lombardi F. McCormick Craft Nasecane McCormick Jooke Nncuwecus Walters Dacsance Cwense Anderson, S Handley MiNett Stewart Fletcher Martin DiMaggio Sewell Sacecone Joost Baker Frey Werber Barr, Sears Jorda

The Plains PTA Sets First Meeting And Committees

The Plains section announces the first regular PTA meeting for September 16 at 7 30 PM. A preliminary committee gathering is scheduled for September 8 at 7 30 PM at the high school with chairmen and members named across sections including Membership Program Hospitality Publicity Summer Round Up Play Ways and Means Magazine and more. Chauncey hosts weekend visitors for Labor Day including the Hartleys Robinsons and others from Toledo Hartford The Bronx and Delaware.

the Plains P.T.A Floyd Linscott Marjorie Powell Helen Michael Darrell Selby Lela Shrieves Irene Elliot Emma Calendine Alva Cooper Jeanette Tipton Herman Humphrey Fred Nida Hubert McDonald Wendell Moore Verna Tinkham Luke Hardy Violet Bryan James Parfitt Beryl Cone Pauline Howard Faye Selby Thelma Linscott Laurence Calvin Carroll Thorne Edith Barrows Alta Cooper E. B. Bannon Laurence Olson Carlton Calkin Annie Gochnauer Maude Michael Roy Hoffman Ruby Tinkham Louise Diner Everett Smith Neva Thompson Ways and Means Harry Tipton Ebba Wahlstrom Add

Breezing With Brüetz Sports Column Satire and Rumors

Sid Feder notes a wave of reaction to new college football substitution rules and early major league chatter. He mentions Giants players rotating in and out, Joe Louis family ire over postponement, and Gilmore praising a sensational Saints headline. He also references Ungerer leaving the Giants lineup and Priddy’s potential position switch with the Yanks, plus Nankama’s move toward Ohio State.

Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York Getchell Friesell Chicago New York Giants Joe Louis Julian Black Joe Lou Nova Y’ars Grand Rapids Mich Heinie Martin Bailiwick Richard Lane Martin Gerry Priddy Yanks Red Rolfe Kiyoshi Nankama Ohio State

Reserve Eleven Faces Tough Fall Schedule After Graduation

Western Reserve and Cleveland Red Cats brace for a grim fall as four of five backs and four of seven linemen depart. New coach Tom Davies inherits a lean squad with 13 returning players, aiming to field a 28-man team after limited experience. Eight-game slate includes John Carroll Case Baldwin-Wallace Western Michigan Ohio U Akron Kent State and Miami.

Cleveland Western Reserve Red Cats Tom Davies University of Pittsburgh Davies Alleghany Rochester Scranton Fl Paso Dick Luther al Borland Paul Hudson Cats Willis Waggle Andy Logan George Noland Jim Kershner Karl Davis Herb Lynch Meadville Coast Guard Herb Hines New Philadelphia John Carroll Case Baldwin-Wallace Western Michigan Michigan State Teachers Ohio U Akron Kent State Miami

Feller Wins 22nd Game As Indians Rally Past Tigers

Detroit hosts Cleveland in a 7 6 10 inning win notes Bob Feller earning his 22nd victory after a rough outing. The Indians scored three runs in the 10th inning to seal the win while Newhouser and Trout each contributed for Detroit. Attendance 4 317 at Detroit park.

Detroit Indians Tigers Bob Feller Bob Feller Yankees Boston Cleveland al Smith Buck Newsom Boudreau Weatherly Walker Keltner Grimes Mack Desautels Ehecsenen Ccnenusa Raat Cnck McCosky Iss B. Campbell Higgins Sullivan Meyer Newhouser N-Cooke aGehringer Gehringer Perry Heath Trout Geisel, Hubbard Pipgras

Dinner Match Pairings Set at Athens Country Club

Pro Mike Heaney announces pairings for the Rutkoskie Selby Dinner Match at Athens Country Club. Winners keep to play early next month while losers treat the winners. Many player pairings listed with numerous names across two brackets.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney Rutkoskie Selby Rutkoskie Geo, Selby Darrell Grover Coon Dean Littler Gardner R. Powell Sharkey Algeo J. Smith Beckley F. A Gill Gilmore Barstow Blower Thackeray Swanson Fulton

Young Girl Undergoes Surgical Operation

Diane Nye six year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Nye underwent a leg operation at the Osteopathic Hospital Marietta. Her mother Mrs. Edith Nye stayed overnight. Diane was injured weeks ago when struck by a machine in front of their Tennessee home and was treated weekly at Chauncey with grandparents Floyd and Mrs. Nye. Condition is favorable.

Chauncey Diane Nye Kenneth H. Nye Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Edith Nye Diane Tullehoma Tenn Floyd Nye High St

Chauncey Unity Meeting Portends Sunday Services

The Chauncey Unity Meeting of the Churches of God in this district is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Lancaster. Chauncey Church of God holds Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Clarence Way with four young speakers. no youth service is planned due to the unity gathering.

Chauncey—Unity Meeting Churches of God Lancaster Chauncey Church of God Clarence Way

Chauncey Woman Sprains Arm Visiting Parents

Mrs James A Long visiting Chauncey home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Nye on Labor Day weekend fell in the yard and broke her right wrist. She returned to Sidney with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Gillespie.

Chauncey James A. Long Bessie Nye George Harvey Nye High St Sidney Walter Gillespie Mary Long

Sanders Family Reunion Marks 81st Birthday Anniversary

Sanders family and Chauncey relatives gather Sunday September 7 at Chester L. Sanders home in Millfield for a basket dinner at noon. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service as they celebrate Mr. Sanders 81st birthday.

Chauncey — Sanders Chester L. Sanders Millfield

Grover and Coon to Clash for Club Championship

Grover and Leslie Coon will meet Sunday at Athens Country Club for the club championship, currently held by Grover. The 86 hole match begins about 9 30 a m with Grover favored to retain the title and Coon expected to challenge if his game cooperates. The public is invited to witness.

T. Grover Leslie Coon Athens Country Club Grover

Parish Services Sunday at multiple churches

Parish services Sunday September 7 include church school and Communion. Preaching at 9:30 a.m. at Taylor Ridge, 10:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Trimble by Gilbert Courtney, and 9:30 a.m. Greens Run with 10:30 a.m. at Millfield by Glaze Thompson.

Chauncey Church of Christ Taylor Ridge Trimble Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Millfield Glaze Thompson

Chauncey Trimble Grange Meeting Planned Saturday

Chauncey Trimble Grange No. 1830 will meet Saturday September 6 at 8 p.m. Plans will be made for inspection and there will be a pot luck lunch.

Chauncey — Trimble Grange No

Dodson Cards 65 To Lead Tam O'Shanter Golf Meet

In Chicago Byron Nelson sits two behind leader Leonard Dodson after a 67 second round as Dodson posted a seven under par 65 to set a course record at Tam O'Shanter. Nelson carded 67 and trails by two. Johnny Bulla is at 68 with five others in the 69 bracket. The event offers $11,000 in total prizes with top prize $2,000.

Dodson Tam O’shanter Golf Meet Chicago raAly Dulwic Sppokeen Nelson Tom O'Shanter Johnny Bulla Ralph Guidahl Dick Metz Vic Ghezzi Professional Golfers Association Craig Wood

Jacksons Hold Reunion at Lancaster Park Sunday

Chauncey Jackson family held its annual reunion at Rising Park Lancaster Sunday Aug 31 It was decided to hold the next reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson 35 May Ave Chauncey on the Sunday preceding Labor Day Officers elected were president Sam Tippett Chauncey vice president Bud Musgrave Marengo secretary treasurer Florence Smith Shade The birthday anniversary of Harry Egner was observed and several cakes were in evidence Picnic dinner was served at noon Those present were Mr and Mrs Henry Egner and son Larry of Galion Mr and Mrs William Moody and children Tommy and Patsy of Columbus Mr and Mrs A M Musgrave and son Harold of Marengo Ohio Mr and Mrs Vernon Musgrave Coshocton Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and daughter Florence and Mr and Mrs Pearl Douglas Helen Smith Shade Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett Mrs Margaret Kern and son Douglas Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson Mrs Rose Poling Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and sons Dickie and Bobbie Mr and Mrs Carroll Tippett and daughter Carolyn S D Jackson Mr and Mrs Edmund Smith Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith and son Kenneth all of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Richard Butterworth Lucille Jackson and daughter Barbara of Columbus

Chauncey — Jackson Rising Park Lancaster Andrew Jackson Chauncey Sam Tippett Bud Musgrave Marengo Florence Smith Shade Harry Egner Henry Egner Larry Galion William Moody Tommy Patsy Columbus A. M. Musgrave Harold Ohio Vernon Musgrave Coshocton Raymond Smith Florence Pearl Douglas Helen Smith Margaret Kern Douglas Rose Poling Albert Jackson Dickie and Bobbie Carroll Tippett Carolyn S. D. Jackson Edmund Smith Kenneth Richard Butterworth Lucille Jackson Barbara

Birthday Club Honors Lillie Wallace At Home

CHAUNCEY Birthday Club met at Kath leen Wallace home to honor guest Lillie Wallace. Members enjoyed games and a two course dinner. September meeting planned with Charline Barrows. Present were Lillie and Kathleen Wallace Betty Wallace Charline Barrows Mildred Conrad Lizzy Dickerson Dorothy Staley Ruth Smith Minnie Whitmore Anice Harvey.

Chauncey — Birthday Club Kathleen Wallace Lillie Wallace Charline Barrows Betty Wallace Mildred Conrad Lizzy Dickerson Dorothy Staley Ruth Smith Minnie Whitmore Anice Harvey

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents report travel and visits with several Ohio and Michigan connections. Max Wilson of Chauncey is ill and went to Petoskey accompanied by niece Dorothy Elaine Wilson. George and Richard Howard of Columbus hosted Mason Howard and Miss May Howard of Millfield for a weekend. A. E. McConkey and family from Athens joined Joe Morgan and Frank Burnell in Chauncey for visits and meals. Russell Childress and Gilbert joined Tish Childress in Chauncey, while Tish and family entertained relatives in Ashland and Russell, Kentucky.

Chauncey Max Wilson Petoskey Mich Dorothy Elaine Wilson Joe Morgan Stewart Victor Robinette Millfield Columbus Mason Howard May Howard Leona Phillips George Richard Howard A. E. McConkey Athens Harold Childress Gilbert Childress Toledo Russell Childress Frank Burnell Akron Tish Childress Mill St Gilbert Ashland Russell, Ky

Local Notices Include Visits and Church Meeting

Miss Kathleen Bradfield visits cousin Mrs Lucille Sanders in Millfield. Florence Smith returns from six weeks with Mr Mrs Henry Egner in Galion Ohio and Mr Mrs A M Musgrave in Marengo Ohio. Rev Gilbert Courtney says Trimble Church of Christ officials and Sunday school board will meet jointly Friday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Kathleen Bradfield Columbus Lucille Sanders Millfield Florence Smith Henry Egner Galion, O A. M. Musgrave Marengo Ohio Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Trimble Church of Christ Official Board

Rev Frank Noel Announces Sunday Services at Plains Church

The Plains Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Frank Noel schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Mrs Carrie Channell, morning sermon at 10 30 on An Army With Banners, and an evening service at 7 30 on Jesus' Second Coming. N Y P S meets at 7 p m and Rev Noel will discuss visits to the Ohio Penitentiary.

Chauncey Frank Noel Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell Jesus Noel Ohio Penitentiary

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