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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1938

Page

2

Hocking Valley Giants Beaten in Sunday Fray

Nelsonville Sunday game at City Playground saw Union Furnace beat Hocking Valley Giants 2 1. Johnny Murray pitched for Union Furnace with 18 strikeouts and three allowed hits. Giants took lead in the seventh on Leach’s walk and Dexter’s RBI single, Furnace tied in eighth on three hits, Haddox’s three-base hit then two on, two out. Large crowd attended the Sunday matchup.

Nelsonville Union Furnace Hocking Valley Giants City Playground Johnny Murray Peoria Furnace Boys Giants Leach P. Dexter Haddox Hope Woodson Union Furnace AB Rhe Qpeeks Purrevens Murty Rhe Chapman Woodson Tesker Riley Aie Ina Ok H. Woodson Innsee FS Jones Vies Heen Totela Pamesnie Union Purnace Howaron Woods

Cars in Collision in Nelsonville and Athens

Nelsonville reports two traffic incidents. Ira Blacksten of Buchte Road and Douglas Koontz of Steubenville collided at Poplar and Harper Streets, Koontz leaving Harper to cross Poplar. Koontz vehicle rear fender and koontz side crushed, Blacksten’s car damaged bumper and headlight. In Athens, C T Warren’s fender damaged in a minor crash at Watkins and Chestnut as Lawrence Walker turned left. both cars headed west on Chestnut. Funeral services for llyoomin Warrington set for Tuesday at Stout’s Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn. Rev Purring ton to officiate. viewing until noon Tuesday.

Nelsonville Ira Blacksten Buchte Douglas Koontz Steubenville Poplar Harper Sts Blacksten Poplar St Koontz Harper C. T. Warren Athens Watkins and Chestnut Sts Lawrence Walker Chestnut Warren Llyoomin Warrington Stout Purrington Episcopal Church Greenlawn

Three Are Held to County Grand Jury

NELSONVILLE Mrs Lillian Pritts and Mrs Fannie Wade Deanville charged with fighting pleaded not guilty on arraignment in the court of Mayor C G Dew Saturday. They were bound over to the grand jury under $100 bond each which was furnished. They were arrested Thursday night by Constables Burns Ervin and Ernest Katzenbach Francis Glazier this city was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond after a preliminary hearing on a charge of embezzlement to which he pleaded not guilty. The affidavit was filed by the Cook Coffee Co of Columbus.

Nelsonville Lillian Pritts Fannie Wade Deanville C. G. Dew Burns Ervin Ernest Katzenbach Francis Glazier The Cook Coffee Co Columbus

Nelsonville Social Notes announces two upcoming weddings

Mrs. Besse Higgins announces the marriage of daughter Elma to Edward Pryce of Columbus on August 3, 1935. Pryce, a graduate of North High School and Ohio State University, works in the insurance business with his father at 164 Hubbard Ave in Columbus. Also announced is the marriage of Ber nice Riggs to Kenneth Hoskins of Pontiac Michigan on August 28 in Greenup Kentucky by Rev W H Muncy. The couple will reside in Pontiac after the wedding.

Nelsonville Besse Higgins Elma Edward Pryce Columbus Pryce White Cross Hospital North High School Ohio State University Hubbard Ave Kentucky Mary Riggs Bernice Kenneth Hoskins Pontiac Mich Greenup W. H. Muncy Methodist Church General Motors Colonial

Nelsonville Eagles Plan Tuesday Membership Meeting

The Nelsonville Eagles membership committee will meet Tuesday night at 7 o clock for a short session before the regular lodge meeting. Captains recommended by Worthy President Harry Chesher to serve for three months are Frank Kirk, Charles Hoce, Henry Buntoff, and Alva Daugherty and are requested to be present.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Harry Chesher Frank Kirk Charles Hoce Henry Buntoff Alva Daugherty

Wayne Woodard Enlists and Transfers for Harrisburg Training

Nelsonville notices Wayne Woodard, residing with his grandmother, enlisted in the U S Army late this week and was accepted. He was transferred to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for training in the Army.

Nelsonville Wayne Woodard U. S. Army Harrisburg

Interest in Reorganized Church meetings grows in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports continued attendance at special meetings of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints on Jackson Street with Elder Albert L. Loveing as speaker tonight. Also noted is the birth of Pearl Clifford Skiver, a 9 1 2 pound son born Sept 9 to Mr. and Mrs Ernest Skiver, with grandparents Mrs Ethel Norton and W. W. Skiver of Logan. Weekend guest Elea nore Woodard Parker of Columbus visited her grandmother Violet Woodard in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Jackson St Albert L. Loveing Ernest Skiver Pearl Clifford Ethel Norton W. W. Skiver Logan Eleanore Woodard Parker Columbus Violet Woodard

Junior Order Benefit Party in IOOF Hall

Nelsonville notes a benefit party hosted by the Junior Order tonight at 8 in the IOOF Hall. A local social event aims to raise funds with likely refreshments and entertainment. Proceeds support specified community goals in the area.

Nelsonville IOOF

Meigs County election board commended after inquiry

James Welker from the Secretary of State’s office completed visits to Pomeroy and Meigs County to probe alleged irregularities. He found no irregularities and noted records were unusually orderly. Clerk Albert Gloeckner said the inquiries stemmed from the central committee control struggle and praised strict absentee voting rules reflected in every absentee ballot file.

Pomeroy Meigs County Central Committee Gloeckner Election Board Secretary of State

Social Notes From Glouster Athens Ohio University Entries

Social notes recount residents entering Ohio University and visiting relatives. William Howard Richard Vaughan and Misses Elizabeth Ann Munden Virginia Pride attend Ohio University with Virginia also at Miami University previously. Rita McManamy joins this year’s Glouster High School graduating class as she nears college.

William Howard Richard Vaughan Elizabeth Ann Munden Virginia Pride Athens Ohio University Virginia Miami University atOhio University Rita McManamy Glouster High School Wayne Boyer Waynesburg Shafer and Roberts Construction Co C. H. Jauchius Charles Princess H. L. Jauchius S. A. Cunningham Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Eldon Carrol Pat Hoffman Eurith Darragh Columbus Harry Hoffman Jack Crawford Rodney Linscott Office Training School John Crawford Earl Linscott Charles Faires Elyria Earl Faires J. A. Goddard Howard Glouster McConnelsville Goddard Nelsonville Eugene Bingman Ray Birge Beaver Washington

Rumors Have Flash Going To Brooklyn

ST LOUIS UP The major leagues swept the three managers of the 1934 35 pennant picture with Frankie Frisch's firing as St Louis Cardinals manager on his 40th birthday. Breadon said a change was needed for 1939 and Frisch will negotiate elsewhere. Gonzales will take over for the rest of the season. Speculation links Frisch to the Giants or Dodgers under MacPhail.

ST. Louis Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Frisch Mickey Cochrane Charley Grimm Frankie Detroit Tigers Black Mike Tigers Grimm Cubs Sam Breadon Pittsburgh Breadon Frank Branch Rickey Mike Gonzales New Rochelle N. Y Bill Terry Giants Bill New York Giant Horace Stoneham Dodgers Larry MacPhail

Dodgers 3 Giants 0 in Brooklyn Ebbets Field game

Dodgers shutout Giants 3 to 0 at Brooklyn as Hamlin and Brown held the visitors to eight hits. Durocher, Kampouris, Lavagetto and Hemlin drove in runs. Left on bases favored New York with 10, while Brooklyn left 9. Attendance reported at 15,534.

Totels Lohrman Brown Brooklyn New York Kampouris Ripple Durocher Hamlin Bartell Hemlin Rman McCarthy Lavagetto Madson Camills Hamlin Strikeeettig Huseoff Wittle Willig

Phillies vs Red Sox baseball game recap

Philadelphia and Boston met in a high scoring game with Etten, Barna, and Higgins delivering key RBIs. Moses and Wilson led the offense with multiple hits while Chapman and Doerr contributed. Buxton started for Philadelphia, Wilson earned the win, and Gumpert pitched for Boston with Peacock in relief. Attendance was 000.

Ston Abraca Moses Sperry Voemik Barna Foxx Johnasonef Ligiani Artiing Nerec Doerr Brrore Moses Lodigian Wilson Cronin McNaeir Etten Barna Johnson Higgins Chapman Amer Peacock Johnson Cronin Chapman Dlave—Wagner Bverry

Standings and schedule across major leagues

National League results show Chicago 2 Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 3 New York 0 St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 11 2 Boston 2 3 Agee Washington 6 New York 3 Cleveland 63 St Louis 2 4 Boston 12 Philadelphia 7 American Association Indianapolis 7 Columbus 5 St Paul 7 4 Kansas City 1 5 Toledo 11 Louisville 1 Minneapolis 7 3 Milwaukee 1 3 Tuesday schedule lists national Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York American New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago.

Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Agee Washington Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee American G.B. Pittsburgh American Association Paul Nee Ames

Baseball Scores and Player Highlights From Detroit and Chicago

Detailed game box scores show Detroit beating Chicago 10 to 1 with strong hitting by Gehringer Greenberg and Owen, multiple RBIs, and 26 700 in attendance. The second Detroit win over Chicago 8 to 5 features Owen, Gehringer, York with key RBIs and a York home run. Cleveland beats St Louis 3 to 2 as Keltner and Weatherly contribute RBIs, while a 3 to 0 shutout of St Louis by Cleveland is noted with Keltner, Trosky and Weatherly driving runs. Total game notes include errors, double plays, and pitching lines for Feller, Eisenstat, and Mills.

Boyles Chicago Detroit G_ Walker Owen Walker Gehringer Greenberg Christman Morgen F. Walker Foz Meeyer Kuhl Appling Kuhel Meyer Kuhel Meyer Rogell Lyons Gill Hite Maver Rigney In &H Cincabo Ooe Rone Rensa York Roge Gehringer Toreenberg Coffman Lawson Eisenstat Whitehead St Louis AB Rho A Clevel Abewoa Almadacf Olary M'Quin Wetherly B.mills Averillrf Clift Heath If Bell Trosky Kress Hemsleye T.heathe Cleveland Keltner Averill Weatherly Hale Almada Lary B. Mills Louis G Fueller H. Mills Feller Cox St. Louis Dift Heffner van Atta Pytick Sullivan Rome Harder Allendance Red Sox Athletics St. Louis Brown Bob Feller Indians Mel Mazzera Browns Washington Joe Krakauskas Yankees Hank Greenberg Ted Lyons White Sox Babe Ruth

Phillies Bees Split Totals and Baseball Doubleheader

A baseball doubleheader results in a split between the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Bees. Game summaries note runs, hits, errors, and key players such as Arnovich, Mulcahy, Whitney, and DiMaggio, with pitcher details and fielding notes. The article also mentions a community event in Nelsonville with a parish fundraiser hosted by the Ladies of St. Andrews Church.

Boston Sevss Philadelphia Reis Garms Maggert Sutcliffe Mueller Arnovied Mulcahy Brack Weintraub Whitney Hitchcock West Davis Cooney Scharein Pitko Uni MacFayden Shoffner Errickson Bhoffner

Indians Slug Way To Win 17-10 Over Marietta In Jacksonville

In a high scoring Sunday game in Jacksonville the Indians beat Marietta 17 to 10. Witham led a seven run onslaught with five hits in six trips, while Hill went 4-for-4 for Marietta. Next Sunday is an open date and teams may contact Dr. B B Buckley in Jackson to arrange a finale.

Jacksonville Indians Marietta Witham Hill B. B. Buckley Zimmer Winn McKinley Shumway Bie Oe Gyurl Gyure Douthitt Stephenson Landsettle H. Nichols Lacey Dutton Hall Butsko Williams Ross and McAllister

Nationals Top Yankees 6 In Wartime Baseball Card

Washington beats New York 6 to 3 with Crosetti and Wright driving runs. Hoag belts a three base hit, Krakauskas fans six as Chandler allows four walks. Attendance near 9,000.

Chandier St. New York Washington Csceee Crosett Wright Bonura Simmons Krakauskas Hoag Lewis Crosetti Bimmons Bacrifices Lewis Giuliani New York Beils Krakeuskes Chandler

Paul Dean Returns to Trim Pirates in 6-4 Loss

National League leaders, the Pittsburgh Pirates, dropped a 6-4 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals as Paul Dean returned to form on a team without a manager. Frankie Frisch walked off the field after being fired by Sam Breadon, while Big Bill Lee and Luke Hamlin pitched shutouts for their clubs. The pennant race remains tight with 23 games left for Pittsburgh and 20 for Cubs Reds and Giants. The page also notes Boston and Cleveland sliding in AL standings and Hank Greenberg nearing Ruth’s record pace.

New York Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Dean Frankie Frisch Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Cubs Reds Giants Big Bill Lee Cincinnati Luke Hamlin Brooklyn Phils Bees Philadelphia Boston Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians

Cubs Rally Falls Short in Loss to Reds

Cincinnati pitchers blank Chicago until late. Hack drives in both runs for the Cubs with a homer and Herman adds RBI. Goodman and Herman collect two-base hits while Derringer and Lee combine for six strikeouts. Attendance reported at 30,172.

Richardson Cincinnati Chicago Hack Herman Goodman Jurges Collins Derringer Lee

Baseball Cardinals Triumph Over Pirates in Slugfest

Pittsburgh and St. Louis clash in a high scoring game. Rizzo and Mize lead with homers, Suhr and Medwick drive in runs, while Handley Brett Handley and Vaughan excel. Attendance 1,739.

Pittsls Abrhoa St.Louis L.waner Brdagray P.waner Thoenn Bremer Handley Dean Todd Tobin Bauers b-Jensen Young Pittsburgh T. Louis Vaughan Riazo Suhr Mise Medwick Risgo Mize

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