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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1938

Page

6

Ohio University opens practice for Illinois game in Champaign

Ohio University coach Don C. Peden shifts from Morris Harvey buildup to preparations for the regular season opener at Illinois in Champaign. Contenders for quarterback and backfield spots compete as sophomores challenge veterans, while guards and tackles work to correct flaws seen in the prior game.

Morris Harvey Ohio University Illinois Champaign Bobcats Wayne University of Detroit Cincinnati Xavier Western Reserve Cleveland Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Don C. Peden Llini Johns—Frobbins Shafer Paul Wilcox Howie Wertman Peden Monk Montgomery Len Janiak Welch Danny Risaliti Jim Snyder Montgomery Kenny Frost Carl Schmidt Risaliti Snyder Dutch Trautwein

Yankees Aim For historic third straight World Series title

New York Yankees clinched their 10th AL pennant in 18 years as rainout helped seal the flag. Buck Newsom beat Red Ruffing in a key opener, while Pittsburgh neared the NL title with a 1-0 win over Philadelphia. Dizzy Dean shone in relief as Brooklyn beat the Cubs 4-1.

New York Yankees Yankees Jack Doyle Broadway Yanks New York Red Sox White Sox Chicago Browns St. Louis Tailend Browns Joe McCarthy Buck Newsom Pittsburgh Phillies Cub Paul Waner Russ Bauers al Hollingsworth Cubs Brooklyn Charlie Root Dizzy Dean Root Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington

Three Returned To Penitentiary In Ohio

GALLIPOLIS The county fall population was reduced by three during the weekend when John Angell, Arthur Persinger and Henry Burnett, parole violators, were returned to the Ohio Penitentiary by an officer from that institution. Angell, shot in the right groin more than a week ago by Samuel R. Tobin during an altercation over a gun in the latter's home, still suffers from the wound but was able to travel. Burnett and Persinger were charged with gaining entrance to Homer Walter's poultry house and stealing nearly two dozen choice pullets.

Gallipolis John Angell Arthur Persinger Henry Burnett Ohio Penitentiary Angell Samuel R. Tobin Burnett Persinger Homer Walter

Gauthier Faces Tough Talk At Wesleyan

Ohio Wesleyan drills for the Buckeye title chase with a lean lineup after multiple graduations. Vic Malinovsky anchors the line if healthy, while Lou Midler molds a new frontline and George Gauthier builds a backfield mix led by promising sophomores and veteran backs as the Bishops set a challenging schedule including a Sept. 24 night opener vs Western Reserve in Cleveland.

Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye Vic Malinovsky Schroeder McKinnie Rossman Turner Caputo Haas Lou Midler George Gauthier Malinovsky Vic Brooks Western Reserve Cleveland Marshall Huntington W. Va Toledo Ohio Butler Miami Cincinnati Centre Rollins Orlando Fla Dayton

Cubs Lose Tie First Game in Doubleheader

In a Chicago Brooklyn doubleheader the Cubs drop the first game 8 3 as Galan and Koy drive in two runs each. Hudson Lavagetto and Camilli spark the offense with key hits while Dean and Root endured pitching woes for Brooklyn.

Chicago Erman Hudson Roy Galan Durocher Root Tamulis Dean Lagzeri Carleton Brooklyn Koy Lavagetto Dem Hite Abrhoa Bklyn Abrhoa Hack Hockett Berman Jurges l'Heyworthe Rosen Russell P Odurocherss d-Campbell Frnkhusep a-Hassett Hamminp a—Batte Rogers Bington Hayworth Brotlyn Secee Cavarrella O'Dea Reynolds Sington Herman Hasset Lavaetto Balle French Prankhouse Hamlin Frankhouse Ers Russell O Mit Cavarretta

Baseball standings and results across the leagues

National League Pittsburgh leads Philadelphia 1 0 in an eight inning game halted by darkness. Brooklyn 4 Chicago 1 3. American League Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 4 8 St Louis 4 8 New York 3 7 Detroit 8 Washington 1. Boston at Chicago Association Play. Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 6 St Paul at Milwaukee Rain. National St Louis at Boston. Chicago at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at New York. American New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at Detroit. Boston at St Louis. Washington at Cleveland.

National Leagu Pittsburgh Philadelia Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Boston Chicagoe Association Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Philadelphia Cincinnati American G.B St Louis Philadelphi Cleveland Success Hollywood U.P Milwaukee Columbus U.R Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Brewers Ernie Bonham Whitlow Wyatt Blues

Pirates Gain Ground

In a baseball summary, Washington and Detroit offense is noted with errors by Bonura and Travis. York, Peskyell, Christman, Cullenbine drive runs batted in. Bridges homers as Washington and Detroit players reach base. Chase and DeShong walk multiple times. Losing pitcher Ghase. Attendance around 1000.

Bonura Travis York Pes

Weatherman Wrecks Reds' Hopes for N. L. Pennant

The pennant race shifts as the Pirates win two to widen their lead while the Cubs defeat the Giants twice, leaving Cincinnati’s Reds 5 games back with 14 games left. Rainouts hampered Cincinnati’s schedule as Vander Meer and either Walters or Weaver prepared for a twin bill against Brooklyn.

Boston Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Pittsburgh Pirates Redlegs Cincinnati Cubs Giants Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Reds Pirates Phillies St. Louis Johnny Vander Meer Bucky Walters Jim Weaver Lou Fette Jim Turner Bees

Gallia County Fall Festival plans nearly complete

Gallipolis prepares for the Gallia County Fall Festival opening Monday September 26. Committees are set, premiums arranged, and display space limited. Queen selections will occur with two attendants chosen from Gallipolis City and county high schools.

Gallipolis Gallia County John McNealey Ralph Davis Harry Anderson Nellie McNealey F. C. Christ J. C. McNealey Max Finberg H. F P C. BD Luttrell Gardner McCormick W. H Belcher Mauit Harris Gooding Amusement Co Jack Richards Columbus Quepfn High Schowl

Gallipolis to host 1938 festival with Sawyer speech

E. E. Caldwell of the county Democratic Executive Committee says Charles M. Sawyer, gubernatorial candidate, will speak in Gallipolis during the fall campaign on a date to be announced. A festival queen will be crowned Thursday by Judge W. R. White. Nightly contests and a greatly enlarged premium list promise a festival likely to eclipse all previous displays.

Sallipolis E. E. Caldwell Democratic Executive Committee Charles M. Sawyer Gallipolis State Committee W. R. White

Moving Hoy Furniture Firm Planned for Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports a Chamber of Commerce fund of 3000 dollars to pay Raymond Hoy Furniture Co. moving from Huntington to Gallipolis by January 1. The plant, to occupy the former Gallipolis Furniture Co brick building, will manufacture parlor suite parts, assemble, finish and market them. Annual payroll about 54000 dollars, nearly 50 employees, no idle periods, for a February 1, 1939 production start. Gallipolis friends traveled to Jackson for a church-organized event hosted by Miss Betty Summers.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Raymond Hoy Furniture Co Huntington Gallipolis Furniture Co Second Sycamore Jackson Betty Summers Cari Summers

Garden Club of Gallipolis City Outlines Year

The Gallipolis Garden Club outlines its program from September to August with monthly topics on fall plantings mums holiday decors and houseplants. Speakers include Mrs Switzer Mrs White Mrs Vornholt Miss Evans and others. Field trips to Hocking County Caves and the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics are planned along with a spring show and annual picnic.

Gallipolis F. W. Shane Mabel Thomas C. E. Holzer Frank Wetherholt Anna May Evans Vinton Miss Evans T. S. Cowden Carl Thomas Ohio Hospital Paul Wetherholt Otto Carter Hocking County Lola C Neal

Father of Ten Dies in Miller Home Services

Funeral services for Capt. Barlow Knight, 88, renowned Ohio River boatman, were held at his Miller home this afternoon. He was the father of ten sons.

Gallipolis Barlow Knight Miller

Phillips Released In County Assault Case

Joe Phillips, charged with criminal assault on 64 year old neighbor Mrs Cora Thompson, was freed from the county jail Saturday after bond was cut from 1000 to 500 and signed by Mrs Bessie Alexander. Ted Harris, charged with Phillips, remains jailed.

Gallipolis Joe Phillips Cora Thompson Bessie Alexander Ted Harris Phillips

Injuries Addison road crash worsen at Holzer Hospital

Paul Fife suffered injuries after being caught between two trucks during the Addison road improvement. Doctors report three spinal vertebrae cracked and ice pack treatments are in use at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Paul Fife Addison Holzer Hospital

Hog Cholera Warned In Gallia County Herds

Gallia County Agent E G Roger reports no hog cholera cases yet in Gallia but urges rapid reporting if seen. Outbreaks in adjacent Jackson County threaten farms along the Gallia line. Cholera is highly contagious and spreads via humans birds animals or drainage water. Vaccination and culling of diseased swine advised. quarantine and separation of ill animals urged. Also Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias changes weekly meeting from Friday to Tuesday evenings in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Jackson Gallia County E. G Roger Jackson County Gallia Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias

Hereford Calves To Be Displayed At Fall Festival

Gallipolis reports more than 100 Hereford calves sired by six pure bred bulls bought by the Commercial & Savings Bank will be shown at the Fall Festival starting September 26. The livestock display is a new feature and will include department premiums for all farm stock.

Gallipolis The Commercial & Savings Bank

Immunization urged to curb scarlet fever in fall

Gallipolis report notes scarlet fever rises in fall as county health nurse Miss Naomi Evans urges immunization for all county children. She emphasizes careful attention to preschoolers during the fall danger period for the disease.

Gallipolis Naomi Evans

Tennis semis delayed as showers hit Forest Hills

National tennis championship semi finals again postponed by rain at Forest Hills. Only one match completed before weather halted play as forecasts called for more showers and cooler conditions.

Forest Hills N. Y U.P

Women’s Golf Championship Begins Today at Westmoreland

In Wilmette Illinois the Women’s National Amateur opens with 111 players chasing 64 match play berths on the Westmoreland course. Defending champ Estelle Lawson Page is favored to meet Patty Berg in the 36-hole final, as they did last year in Memphis when Page won 7 and 6. Marion Miley and Jean Bauer loom as threats to Berg’s bid for the title.

Wilmette, Lll Westmoreland Estelle Lawson Page Page Patty Berg Memphis Marion Miley Lexington Patty Jean Bauer Proviedence R. I

Indians in Split Totals and Fielding Errors Describe Philadelphia-Cleveland Game

Philadelphia and Cleveland played a high scoring affair with multiple errors and key RBIs. Moses and Chapman led offense for Philadelphia and Bartling, Weatherly, and Kroner produced crucial hits for Cleveland. Pitching saw Nelson with two wins and Hudlin taking the loss, while Buxton and Feller worked in relief and Milnar struggled on the mound.

Buxton Philadelphia Seeene Cleveland Sperry Barttling Chapman Campbell Keltner Kroner Moses Putlak Lary Eath Kelner Bartling Trosky Etten Bion Nelson Hudlin Hite O Nelson Werber Melson C. Smith Seee Lodigiani Bartng Wegner Omas Weatherly Rosky Jones Orifices Jiani Thomas Feller Milnar Suehe Phila Levy Weber Otted Apmn Johnson Pytia Ai Keltner Wagner

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