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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1938

Page

6

Ohio University opens 1936 grid practice with 42 players

Ohio University started football drills Monday with 42 players including 24 sophomores and 18 veterans, the largest group invited back. Head coach Don C. Peden outlined a fast pace for two weeks before the Morris Harvey opener, using mainly non lettermen and rotating positions as officials noted a shift to single wing and short punt formations. New coaches Harold Wise Russ Crane and Trautwein joined the staff, with Robins Shafer Harrell and other veterans in the first-team setup.

Ohio University Len Janiak Bill Rodgers Morris Harvey Don C. Peden Bobcats Peden John Robbins John Shafer Burnie Crabtree Whitey Harrell Ted Malone Isadore Bass Johnny Repicky Bill Green Crabtree Eli Ficasin Basil Gordon Harrell Ace Parker Pat Burke Fred Blackhurst Dan Risaletti Carl Schmidt Johnny Maiden Si Johnson Ben Laskin Harold Wise Russ Crane W. J Trautwein

Giants in Split in split game with Phar Phillies

Giants lose to Philadelphia 8 to 4 as Arnovich drives in two, Mueller and Younk contribute, Kampouris hits a two-base, and Lohrman takes the loss over Hollingsworth, with 10 left on base for the Phillies and 8 for the Giants.

N.york Abrhoa Phils Abrhoa Moore Jordent Gattes Martine Klein Oarnovieh S'Davise M'Orthy Mueller Tman Young Brown Holgswithp Leiber New York Seneeerer Kampourie Cinsell Arnovich Youn Kampouris Kitin Younk Weintraub Philadelphia Lohrman Hollingsworth Strikete Hite Castleman Wild Loving Bendance

Indians Win Two In Doubleheader At Chicago

In the first game Cleveland wins 4 to 1 with Hale and Lary driving in runs, Campbell and Hemaley keying two base hits. In the nightcap Chicago edges Cleveland 2 to 4 as Conners hits a homer and Weatherly steals a base, Trosky and Tresh producing for Cleveland and Weatherly aiding the Chicago defense. Attendance 14,000.

Lee Cleveland Co Chicago Meyer Schiueter Hale Rune Campbell Trosky Hemaley Mele Lary Kuhel Walker Redcliff Hale Heath Ted Chicago Abraca Lary Ss Ai Ruhel Wethriger Owen Tb Campbil Trosky Applingses Pyllake Whitehadon a-Conners Whitehead Cleveland Owen Putlak Appling Conners Tresh Weatherly Campbell Myer Hudlin

Yanks Beat Phillies in Doubleheader Dominant Win

New York tops Philadelphia 6 2 in the first game with Erskine? Ross surrendering four walks. In the later game Dickey homers and Crosetti Gordon pace the Yankees with three and two RBI respectively as Seibert Gehrig Sperry Spars support. Johnson hits a three base shot for Philadelphia. Attendance 35,567.

Ross Philadelphia Sess New York Crosetti Moses Rolfe Gordon Rune Selkirk Finney Dickey Pinney Gordon Gehrig Elkirk Werber Diageo Chandler Balk Harves Thomas D. Smith New York Oo Gehr Werber Hayes Seibert Gorsom Sperry DiMaigi Selbert Skirk Smith Johnson Pearson E. Smith FE. Smith BE. Smith balle—Hayes

Bromwich Set to Overtake Budge as World Tennis King

Henry McLemore reports from Germantown that J. Donald Budge will turn professional this fall, opening the throne for 19-year-old John Bromwich of Sydney to rise. Bromwich defeated Bobby Riggs in the Davis Cup challenge round, signaling a likely shift in the world rankings as Budge heads on a world tour.

Henry McLemore Germantown J. Donald Budge John Bromwich Sydney Australia Budge Elly Vines Bromwich Bobby Riggs Chicago California Riggs

Italian Wins Gold Cup Race in Detroit Victory

Count Theo Rossi di Montelera of Italy won the Gold Cup in Detroit, ending an American run since 1904. Dan Arena and Dan Foster of Oakland, driving the patched Miss Goldengate, finished second after selling their car for fuel and lodging.

Detroit U.P United States Theo Rossi di Montelera Italy Dan Arena Dan Foster Oakland Cal Rossi

Standings and schedules mix in early baseball leagues

National Leagues show Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Boston records 3 2 3 4 0 2 7 3 0 4 5 5. American Leagues list New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St Louis totals 33 64 148 44 38. American Association features Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus Toledo St Paul Louisville Indianapolis 3 5 23 8 1 7 3. Wednesday’s schedule includes National Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. American New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington Cleveland at Detroit St Louis at Chicago. Association Louisville at Columbus Toledo at Indianapolis Milwaukee at St Paul Kansas City at Minneapolis.

Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadenia Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Washington American Associatio Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Brooklyn American Detroit Association Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Atont. Louis Louis Niladelphia Columbua

Pauline Duncan Pomeroy Convicted For Slander In Court

Pauline Duncan Pomeroy aged 26 of near Carpent er was jailed for five days and fined five dollars plus costs after being found guilty by Justice P L Peoples on a slander warrant sworn by June Cheadle.

Pomeroy Pauline Duncan Rage Carpenter Justice Court June Cheadle Justice P. L. Peoples

Glasses found after starfish twin tale at Depoe Bay

Dick Pitts dropped his eyeglasses into the bay at Depoe Bay, Oregon. They were recovered on the beach where a starfish drew them into its grasp, then washed ashore. In Nebraska a law bans tumbleweeds from growing on farms to prevent seed spread.

Nebraska

Beating Washington in Pair Two: Bees Rally to Win

In the second game of the ABR series, Wasdell Vosmik led Boston with three RBIs as the Bees overcame Washington. Cronin, Foxx, and Guiliani added key hits. McKain pitched seven innings with Hoving and Leonard closing. Attendance reached 25,000 as Boston left 6 men on base and Washington stranded 11.

Waldeurf Osmik Lewis Travis Croninas Higgins GiLeacons Chapma Myer Doerr West Peacocke O/Guillanie Dickmann Leonard McKainp Ferrer Mard Im Th. Ston Simmons Higins Peacock Wasdell Vosmik Est Guiliani Flisgine Leonarg Cronin Foxx Wasell McKain Ases Boston Washington Dickman Appleton Mcain Hite Hoving Guillant Bos Cramer Wasdeil Hl Travis Es Lewis Bonura Bisgineth Uege Weat Desautelse Ferreli Dela Ostrmelr Pleton Eaver DeShong Rae Kelley Totes DeShons Tees Ashington Cramer Bluege Muggins Sauls Ostermueller Chaman Immons Desautels Balle Ostermusller Appleton Weaver Termueller Wey Weaver Kelley Itcher Weaver Cronin Tigers Almada Walker Grenbee Solis Sullivan Eeeer Arona York Mills Fox Wahes Sac- Clift Rifice ye—Greenberg Ieee Ieee Pele Uilis Btrikeouve Gill M'Quinn Rune Fox Rowell Pated Ten Hughes Kr ‘Eas Bell Ogell Clift Morgan B. Mills Auker Pinay Listman Gehrter Green Bers Detroit Louis Mick Ots Auker Innin Innin. Kennedy

Red Sox Sweep Totals and Batting Highlights

The box shows a 9 inning score with Boston edging Brooklyn. Key players include Fletcher two runs batted in and Garms scoring twice with Stripp contributing. hits by Rosen Hockett Williams Stripp Cooney Garms and Fette. Pitching notes mention Posedel and Presnel with several errors and base on balls.

Posede Sera Sibianes Fletcher Hockett Camilli Williams Cuccinello Garms Stripp Rosen Cooney Fette Hitchcock Lopes Brooklyn Boston Pressnell

Jacob Levisay Dies at Gallipolis After Illness

Jacob Levisay aged 72 longtime Gallipolis resident died at his home on Fifth Ave between Cedar and Spruce after several years illness. He is survived by his wife Amanda Rose and their son William H. Levisay. Private funeral services will likely be held Thursday.

Gallipolis Jacob Levisay Fifth Ave Cedar and Spruce Sts Amanda Rose William H. Levisay

Tent Meet Closes on Washington School Campus

Gallia County tent meetings at the Washington School campus concluded Sunday night after several weeks led by Dr. R. A. Howell of Gallipolis. He plans more similar meetings at other community centers in the county.

Gallipolis Washington School R. A. Howell Howell Gallia County

Dillard Fulton Cup Golf Prizes at Athens Country Club

Paul Dillard won Class A medal with net 70 and Oscar Fulton took Class B with net 68 in the Medal Play handicap at Athens Country Club. Second place in Class A went to Andy Anderson and George Merchant with 71, while Hoover Jr Paynter Rutkoskie and Oldfield followed with 72. Cap Pearson was runner up in Class B with 69, Wise 70, Mort Pairan 7, E K Lippincott 78, J Cline 80. Postmen in England must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall to reach all letter boxes.

Paul Dillard Oscar Fulton Athens Country Club Dillard Fulton Andy Anderson George Merchant Hoover, Jr Paynter Rutkoskie Oldfield Cap Pearson Wise Mort Pairan E. K. Lippincott J. Cline England

Gallipolis Librarian Reports Reading Boom Across 12 Centers

Gallia County shows rising reader interest amid depression says librarian Mrs Kenneth Worman of the Carnegie Library at Third and State. In the first six months 32 324 books were read. the library holds 17 000 volumes, with nearly a third for juvenile readers. Twelve community centers operate under the Gallipolis Library, with WPA sponsorship at Lincoln School in Gallipolis and Crown City. New centers planned at Bidwell Porter Cheshire and Gallia. Each center stocks 100 volumes, monthly changes, staffed by unpaid librarians.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kenneth Worman Carnegie State Sts Lincoln School This City Crown City WPA Addison Post Office Helen Tuning George Bulaville Clarence George Rupe Ryger Arthur Rupe Playford Denney Eno Vera Ballard Gerlach Vinton Cline Gerlach Ewington Georgia Gray Smith Thivener George Smith Mercerville High School Patriot Mary Carter Slagle Cadmus Rio Grande College Ruff

Gallipolis High Band Ready for Football Season

Gallipolis High School Band directed by A. Jord Bayless opens the year with 60 members. Practice has continued through summer as Mrs. Davis transports books. Central and subsidiary libraries operate daily 9 to 5 except Sundays with many books borrowed for reading at no charge.

Gallipolis Gallipolis High School A. Jord Bayless

Cordell Funeral Held for Local Farm Laborer

Funeral services for Howard Franklin Cordell 24 son of Herbert Cordell were held Saturday afternoon by Rev James Faris near the Fred Foster farm on the city outskirts. Sheriff officers reported failure to identify the hit-run driver who struck Cordell early Thursday. He was a well known farm laborer in his home neighborhood.

Gallipolis Howard Franklin Cordell Herbert Cordell Fred Foster James Faris Cordell

Dr. J. F. Morgan Dies in Joplin After 60 Years Practice

Dr. J. F. Morgan 84 of Joplin Missouri died over the weekend at his home. A practicing physician for 60 years he was among the first graduating class of the College of Medicine at Ohio State University. He leaves several sisters and brothers.

Gallipolis Gallia J. F. Morgan Joplin Morgan College of Medicine Ohio State University

No Formal Program in Gallipolis on Labor Day

Gallipolis observed Labor Day without a formal program. Most businesses were closed and there was no mail delivery in the city or rural areas.

Gallipolis

Gallipolis Social Notes Returns and Travels Worldwide

Gallipolis social column reports travels and visits of locals and relatives. R R Starbuck family returns from Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania motor trip with Hazel Ellen. Clendenin family from Columbus motored to California and stayed with relatives in Bush's Mill. Others include former residents Williams Fulton Davis Ebersbach and a 50th jubilee in Cincinnati. Visitors to Gallia County join gatherings for funerals and social events.

R. R. Starbuck Hazel Ellen Alberta Reynolds Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Charlie Clendenin Columbus California Louie Roush E. M. Rupe Anna Simmerman Fred Redlands Calif West A. R. McConnell Springfield Harrison Williams Canton Margaret Hudlin Charles Hudlin Harold Haskins Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Mabel Mead Joe Neal Minneapolis F. L. Neal Elizabeth Carnes

Licenses Granted and Divorces Filed in Gallia County

In Gallipolis the August record shows 44 marriage licenses issued while 16 divorce suits have been filed this month. Three wives cite neglect and cruelty in actions against husbands Paul Burnett Charles Johnson Floyd Westfall. None of the couples have children.

Gallipolis Gladys Burnett Paul Burnett Alma Johnson Charles Johnson Mary Westfall Floyd Westfall

Rev Sagen Honored at First Baptist Service

A Gallipolis report notes the close of Rev. George Sagen’s tenth year as pastor at First Baptist Church. The morning service included observations of the Lord’s Supper and brief commendations from church leaders. Special music accompanied activities and the evening sermon was delivered by Rev. I N Depuy, president of the Ohio Baptist Convention.

Gallipolis George Sagen First Baptist Church Sagen I. N. Depuy Ohio Baptist Convention

Sessions of Rio Grande meet draw large attendance

The third annual cooperative institute for farm residents across Gallia Jackson Meigs Vinton Lawrence and Pike Counties opened at Rio Grande College and ran through Monday with big turnout A bean dinner complemented the event George Mitchells four year old son of Rio Grande residents was treated for burns after a pot of hot coffee spilled injuring his back and arm at Holzer Hospital Socrates is recalled as the ancient inquiring reporter.

Gallipolis Cooperative Institute For Gallia Jackson Meigs Vinton Lawrence Pike Rio Grande College George Mitchell Rio Grande Holzer Hospital

Quiet Holiday Reports In Gallia County

Holiday was quiet in Gallipolis as Sheriff Elmer Hatfield noted. Several persons were arrested for intoxication. The only major crime was a break in at Homer Walter's poultry farm with about a dozen flyers stolen. No arrests there yet.

Gallipolis Elmer Hatfield Homer W. Walter

Camp GALLIPOLIS-Degree members drill at Brady Lake encampment

Local Modern Woodmen of America camp members attended the state encampment over Labor Day at Brady Lake near Kent. Participants included Frank Brothers Oliver Lyle Raymond Jones W H Sharp Clyde Neal Harry Dickey Forrest Davis Vickers Hazlett J E Foster John Preston Edgar Rutherford all in full uniforms and engaged in competitive drilling.

Gallipolis Modern Woodmen of America Labor Day Brady Lake Kent Frank Brothers Oliver Lyle Raymond Jones W. H. Sharp Clyde Neal Harry Dickey Forrest Davis Vickers Hazlett J. E. Foster John Preston Edgar Rutherford

New Book Ruling Distributes Textbooks After School-Open

Gallipolis authorites announce Principal Carl C. Byers order textbooks for high school students will be distributed Tuesday September 13 the day after school opens and not before.

Gallipolis Carl C. Byers

Gallipolis 4-Her Wins State Health Contest

Earl Rader a 16 year old Hilliards resident and nephew of Silas Gilbert of Gallipolis led the state 4-H Club health competition scoring 968 of 1000 points with many county relatives noted in the report.

Gallipolis Earl Rader Hilliards Silas Gilbert

Tyler family moves to Gallipolis after 12 years away

L L Tyler and his family return to Gallipolis from Charlestown after a 12 year absence. Tyler, a native of Gallipolis and son of the late Henry Tyler, has taken an interest in a local sheet metal firm.

Gallipolis L. L. Tyler Charleston Tyler Henry Tyler

Graville Grange to Hold Annual Inspection Tonight

Annual inspection of Bulaville Grange to be conducted tonight at the Grange Hall. Members are urged to attend as officers assess lodge operations and adherence to ritual.

Gallipolis Bulaville Grange

Ed Maddy Leaves Job On Boat For College

Ed Maddy son of Mr and Mrs Harry Maddy will enter Ohio University after a summer as second clerk on the Ohio River steamer Gordon Greene. The boat recently traveled up the Cumberland River to Nashville. Maddy comes from a long line of steamboatmen and his grandfather the late Capt Ed Maddy owned several steamers.

Gallipolis Ed Maddy Harry Maddy Ohio University Ohio River Gordon Greene Cumberland River Nashville Tenn Maddy Capt

Betz Home Sold in Gallipolis Address Transfer

Gallipolis residents Mrs. Garnet Cromley and Mrs. May Francis sold the Fifth Ave and Cedar St homestead to W. E. Farley a Cadmus farmer who will move in to place his children in school Farley will occupy immediately while Cromley will reside in Charleston with her niece Mrs. Jack Shaw and family

Gallipolis Garnet Cromley May Francis Hackensack N. J Ross Betz Fifth Ave Cedar St W. E. Farley Farley

Condition Improves for Charles Atkinson in Nelsonville

Relatives learn the condition of Charles Atkinson, formerly a Ohio River steamboat engineer, is improved at his Nelsonville home after a week of grave reports.

Gallipolis Charles Atkinson Nelsonville

Troth Family Reunion Held at Canter's Caves

Members of the Troth family from Southern Ohio gathered for a reunion at Canter's Caves in Jackson County Sunday. Will A. Troth of the Gallipolis post office served as president of the association.

Gallipolis Troth Ohio Canter’s Caves Jackson Couty Will A. Troth

Saunders Family Meet Set for Sunday at Fair Grounds

Announcement states the Saunders family and relations will gather at the fair grounds in Gallipolis on Sunday Sept 25. L D Sheets of Crown City is president M M Miller of Huntington secretary Homer L Saunders of Columbus treasurer.

Gallipolis Saunders Fair Grounds L. D. Sheets Crown City M. M. Miller Huntington Homer L. Saunders Columbus Treasures

Pitching Lifts Reds Toward Pirates Margin

Cincinnati records show that strong pitching drove the Reds to eight wins in nine games as Derringer and Barrett led six of eight starts. Derringer beat Brooklyn and Chicago, Barrett beat St Louis, with McKechnie displaying depth in a doubleheader sweep and a solo win.

Cincinnati U.P Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Vander Meer Lee Grissom Paul Derringer Charles Red) Barrett Syracuse

Cubs Win Two As Thevenow Leads Ninth In Comeback

In a Chicago ledger style box, Thevenow delivers late heroics for the Cubs as they plate runs in the ninth to overcome errors from Herman Cavarretta and Jurges. Pitching notes include Tobin and Lucas with key hits by O'Dea Handley and Cevette. Details show a 9th inning rally and defensive miscues shaping the outcome.

Chicago Hoa Fiery AEROL I Bandley Herman L. Waner Cevrete Rf Weneres Gelenis Reynrds Rizeo Coreg Siiugvenn Rees Manus Bryant Seis ‘Obin Fernoids Amangier Young Handley Thevenow Te Bubr Hoag Delis—Bryant Trikeouta Brvent Lucas Tobin Robins

Reds Win Two In First Game Split At St Louis

Fast paced baseball report shows St Louis and Cincinnati in a doubleheader with Weaver leading the Reds and Bremer, McGee, and Medwick delivering key hits. Attendance tallies 26,291 with notable errors by Padgett Medwick Bordagaray and McCormick. Illegal driving age note closes the recap referencing 14 year old drivers in several states.

St Louis Pecczest Weaver Tendance rein—Medwick Fetes Goodman Craft Medwick Lombardi Louis i Cincinnat balis—McGee Barrett Sétrikeou Barrett Hite McGee Weiland hit—Rigss Ise Bacrifices Barrett Fey-Bremer

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