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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

9

Indians margin cut to two games as Keltner stands tall

Mitch’s Musings notes Ken Keltner’s resilient performance amid harsh national ridicule over an unemployment claim. Despite bitter criticism from fans and rival players, Keltner maintained solid defense and steady batting. The column also praises Casey Stengel’s managerial turnaround with the Bees, highlighting Ed Miller Carl Rowell Sebastian Sisti and Chester Ross as beneficiaries of his efforts.

Ken Keltner Franklin Lewis Cleveland Press Indians Milwaukee Lewis Butch Cleveland Grandstand Wolves Keltner Ken Washington Casey Stengel The Bees H. G. Salsinger Detroit News Stengel Boston Bob Quinn Ed Miller Carl Rowell Sebastian Sisti Chester Ross

Tigers Again Trim Tribe Yanks Cup 2

Cleveland Indians plot a wartime rally after four straight losses as they chase Detroit and New York in the pennant race. Buck Newsom seeks his 18th win for Detroit while Al Benton finishes a 3-1 series win, with three homers by York Campbell and timely hits fueling the Tigers.

Detroit Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt Vitt Tigers New York Witt Buck Newsom Johnny Allen Indians Rudy York Bruce Campbell al Smith Cleveland Tommy Bridges Ray Mack Rollie Hemsley Smith Lou Boudreau Ben Chapman Beau Bell Big al Benton Bridges Boudreau Wheatley Chapman Bell Nomanne Mgisnos Snamannie Sremaley FS Smith Sasennes Sia Dotaon Pein Nant Nateadons POA Poa Bartell, 6 <.«00 Sue Ang Gehringer Ae Greenberg Terk Wascsince St’backer Sullivan Teddbetts Dobson Benton Summers, Rue, Rolls Pipgyas

Standings and Saturday Schedule for Major Leagues

Standings show Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 3 New York 8 Boston 7 New York 4 Boston 1 Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 5 in 10 innings. American results Detroit 11 Cleveland 3 New York 2 Washington 1 New York 8 Washington 1 Boston 9 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 4 St Louis 2. Association Columbus 8 Indianapolis 6 Louisville 7 Toledo 3 Milwaukee 8 St Paul 4 Minneapolis at Kansas City wet grounds. Saturday schedule Cincinnati at Chicago Pittsburgh at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York New York at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit Philadelphia at Washington Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee Louisville at Toledo Indianapolis at Columbus.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Chicago St. Louis Association Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Wet Grounds Association Minneapolis Pet Louis

Indians Triumph Over Columbus In Baseball Opener

Indianapolis bats explode for six runs in the sixth and eight hits in the eighth to defeat Columbus 8 to 6. Harrington and Jones homer win in a seesaw game. Sherrill gets the win over C Barrett, while Melton and French split pitching duties for Columbus. Attendance 5,405, time 2:10, homecoming note follows.

Indianapolis Ientara Iit Thacsensense Galatzer Brack West Onceancounse Blackburn Ses Prichard GI Harrington Barrett Sharp Columbus Walker Cla Cnce Cooper Jones Sturdy Fieming Repass Hitchcock Melton de Sherrill F. Barrett Sherrill Bucher Zientara Harrington Fleming C. Barrett Black Prichard

Wed in Logan Glouster Couple Wed in Logan

Evelyn Darling daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Darling and Sel don Yarger son of Mr and Mrs Carl Yarger were married in Logan on Saturday. Attendants were Miss Avondale Thompson and Thomas Eberst. The bride is a Glouster High School senior. The couple will live in Hollister in rooms at the Horner residence. Yarger works at Mine 267 Hunterdon.

Glouster Evelyn Darling Frank Darling Seldon Yarger Carl Yarger Logan Avondale Thompson Thomas Eberst Hollister Frank Horner Yarger Hunterdon

Birds Narrow Margin in AA Race as They Rally Past Indianapolis

Columbus Red Birds erased a 4-0 deficit to beat Indianapolis 8 to 6, widening their lead over Minneapolis to two games in the American Association. Kansas City and Minneapolis could not play a rain-delayed doubleheader, while Columbus closed ground on the Blues who now lead by five and a half games. Toledo lost to Louisville 7 to 3, and Milwaukee crushed St Paul 8 to 4.

Columbus Red Birds Kansas City Minneapolis The Birds Indianapolis Indians Columbus Blues Toledo Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul

Baseball Leaders and Statistics Listing

League leaders include Walker Brooklyn in batting, Frey Cincinnati with 93 runs, F McCormick Cincinnati 166 hits and 88 doubles, Ross Boston 12 triples, Mize St Louis 35 home runs, Moore St Louis 16 steals, Fitzsimmons Brooklyn 182 innings pitched, Radcliff St Louis 149 batting, Williams Boston 116 runs, Greenberg Detroit 113 RBIs and 16 doubles, Cramer Boston 179 hits, McCosky Detroit 16 triples, Foxx Boston 35 HRs, Case Washington 29 stolen bases, Newsom Detroit 17 3 as pitcher.

Walker Brooklyn Frey Cincinnati F. McCormick F McCormick Ross Boston Mize St. Louis Moore Fitzsimmons Radcliff Williams Greenberg Detroit Cramer McCosky Foxx Case Washington Newsom

Garfield boxing results recap with Lesne and Cooper

In Garfield New Jersey Gus Lesne vich of Cliffside stops Henry Cooper of Newark in a 187 pound catchweight bout. The bout ended with a decisive stoppage as Lesne vich secured the win for his corner.

Garfield N. J Gus Lesnevich Cliffside Henry Cooper Newark

Vander Meer Pitches Redlegs To 6-3 Triumph Over Pirates

Johnny Vander Meer wins for Cincinnati ending Pittsburgh's 18 game road skid as the Reds back him with late runs. McCormick and Frey drive across two in the eighth while Vander Meer secures his first major league win since 1939. Lanning, Lombardi, and Gustine contribute for the Pirates in a 6-3 defeat.

Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Indianapolis Pittsburgh Frank McCormick Lonnie Frey Handley Fletcher Vausnen van Robays DiMaggio Gustine Rogge Cackacends Lanning Oncses Bliger Pancaenus Eseerced Eintcics Lombardi Frey Vander Meer M. McMormick Goodman Klinger Cinginnat Vaughan Lopez F. McCormick Elliott Ripple Balk Magerkurth Stewart and Simon Legree

Glouster Girl Weds Chesterhill Resident

Dortha McCance daughter of Mr. and Mrs A C McCance of Glouster married Fred Kirkbride son of John Kirkbride of Chesterhill. The ceremony occurred in Greenup Kentucky on Labor Day with Judge Robert Flanning officiating. Dortha a 1933 Glouster High School graduate has worked five years as bookkeeper at Richardson Furniture Co in Glouster. They will live on a farm near Chesterhill.

Glouster A. C. McCance Broad St Dortha Fred Kirkbride John Kirkbride Chesterhill Greenup Robert Flannigan Glouster High School Richardson Furniture Co

Dr Martin Finishes Flying School Work

Friends of Dr John T Martin deny rumors of his arrest for un American activities after receiving a letter from Randolph Field Texas. The Air Corps Primary Flying School confirms no foundation to the rumor and notes Dr Martin has successfully completed the course at the School of Aviation Medicine.

Glouster John T. Martin Air Corps Randolph Field Texas Martin

Breezing Along with Brietz in Pro Sports Tidbits

All-Star form vs Giants credited to scrimmages with Long Island Indians who scored the same against collegians as the Giants. Joe Louis to view Conn and Pastor in Detroit. Homer Norton cites backfield by Thorpe Grange Nagurski Kimbrough. Shires reportedly washing dishes in Texas. Red Martin shines .491 in Kansas City semi pro run. Pastor over Conn tonight bet 9 to 1. Ed Ogborne notes caddying pays. Mike Kelley bets Ted Williams may top Babe Ruth. Jack Kearns recalls lush 1930s Broadway fight days. Leith Stevens loses on Holden Melody horse investment, rider wins jumper sweepstakes.

Eddie Brietz New York Giants Long Island Indians Indians Joe Louis Detroit Conn Pastor Homer Norton Texas A Jim Thorpe Red Grange Bronko Nagurski John Kimbrough Minnesota Art Shires Texas Ted Williams Mike Kelley Theodore Minneapolis Mike Ted Babe Ruth Jack Kearns Baer- Comiskey Kearns

Glouster Veterans Aid Flag Education Program

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion will cooperate with the national group to educate citizens on proper flag observance. Post commander C. F. Danford announces pamphlets with rules on flag etiquette are being distributed to schools and other groups to teach when and how to display the flag.

Glouster Frank McCann American Legion C. F. Danford

Corning Girl Is Married in Columbus

Miss Violette Wright of Corning Ohio married Donald A Hamman of Pleasantville in a Friday August 30 ceremony at Broad Street Christian Church Columbus The bride wore white satin with heirloom cameo maid of honor Margie Clifton and bridesmaids Myrtle Maxwell and Virginia Breithaupt The service was read by Dr Floyd Faust A reception followed at 2500 Dover Road They now reside at 55 Hamilton Park Columbus Mr Hamman works for Federal Glass Co.

Broad Street Christian Church of Columbus Violette Wright Joseph Wright Corning Donald A. Homman A. E. Hamman Pleasantville Adair Floyd Faust Margie Clifton Columbus Myrtle Maxwell Reynoldsburg Virginia Breithaupt Dresden Richard Brandon Greenville Hamman Ray Douglas Utica Elwood Marsh Phil Davis Dover Road Hamilton Park Mr. Hamman Federal Glass Co

License sales begin Monday for new autos permits

Glouster H A Rogers deputy registrar says automobile drivers licenses go on sale Monday September 9. Old licenses cannot be used after midnight September 30.

Glouster H. A. Rogers

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Hostess Peggy McCune Party

Miss Peggy McCune hosted a three table card club at Mrs. Lucy Harvey's Trimble home with Medrith Jarvis high score Fleming second Anderson third. Guests included Eva Johnson Athens Irene Koons Jacksonville plus many locals. Also notes Lloyd Whitehouse at a Roanoke Jewel convention and visits to Natural Bridge and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Peggy McCune Lucy Harvey Trimble Medrith Jarvis Thelma Fleming Marjorie Anderson Eva Johnson Athens Irene Koons Jacksonville New Lexington Eva Burns Elizabeth Bolin Wini Josepn Nora Hall Ira Nelson Eartha Addington Kathryn Jonson Lloyd . Whitehouse Roanoke Virginia Natural Bridge Blue Ridge Mountains James Williams Hebbardsville C. A. Vernon Williams George Dayle Hapwood J. O. Moody J. O. Moody and Mrs. Daye's Mother, Mrs. Hannah Murphy Moody Mike Thompson Warren Bill Leo Jane Donaldson Columbus W. R. Balderson Walter Gayton John Sweeney Hollister John M. Yaw Adrian Mich J. V. Yaw O. V. Yaw Garman Conaway Crooksville Labor Day C. A. Post Jack Brown Detroit Don Withem Wheeling

Don McNeill Sees Riggs As Better Player For Now

Don McNeill hopes to win the National Singles Championship but believes Bobby Riggs is the top player today. He would rather face Frank Kovacs than Riggs in the final and fears interviews if he wins. McNeill plays Elwood Cooke then possible Frank Parker or Jack Kramer in the path to the final.

Don McNeill Riggs New York America Don Bobby Riggs Forest Hills Frank Kovacs Oakland Kovacs Southampton Bobby Rye Elwood Cooke Frank Parker Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Joe Hunt

Mary Cornwell Largely Honored at Glouster Funeral

Mary Cornwell, Glouster city clerk, was honored at a largely attended funeral held at the home of her sister on Republic Ave. The service featured hymns by C. F. Wallace and Gail Wallace and a sermon by Max M. Martin of the Church of Christ. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens.

Glouster Mary Cornwell Glouster City Cassie McCormick Republic Ave Johnson

Caryl Hoffman Weds Arthur Eschleman in Columbus Church

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Caryl Hoffman of Columbus to Arthur Eschleman of Columbus at Holy Name Church on Saturday August 31. A reception followed at 869 Delaware Ave. They will live in Windsor Apartments after a East Coast trip. The bride is Harry Hoffman's daughter and a Glouster High School graduate who has worked in Columbus.

Harry Hoffman Glouster High School Columbus

Conn Pastor Meet Tonight at Madison Square Garden

New York. Billy Conn and Bob Pastor square off in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden to decide a future opponent for Joe Louis. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects about 15,000 fans and $50,000 in receipts as the bout finally goes ahead after a postponement and ticket-price gains. Joe Louis himself not worried by the outcome.

New York Billy Conn Bob Pastor Madison Square Garden Joe Louis Joe Pittsburgh Mike Jacobs

Grover and Littler Clash for Athens Club Title

Veteran golfer B. T. Grover meets Bob Littler in a 36 hole club championship at Athens Country Club this Sunday. Littler seeks a 15th straight win after dominant runs in the Directors' Personal Prize and President's Cup events, with 18 holes morning start at 9 and 18 more in the afternoon. A large public gallery is expected to attend.

B. T. Grover Athens Country Club Bob Littler Littler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitch Athens Messenger Ohio Casey Associated Press Eague Redlegs Pirates Breezing Brietz Red” Martin Kansas State Jim Stuber State Conservation Department Ed Ogborne New Castle Ind Courier-Times Leith Stevens Holden Melody Glouster War Veterans Miss McCune NARA Ecaedaded Athens, O Cornwell Caryl Hoffman Man Grover Mobilgas Socewy Vacuum Mobiloil Exide A. F. Jeutter North Lancaster St Kyt Lee Ae Mathews Oil CO Athens, Ohio
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