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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1940

Page

7

Reds Favored to win World Series say veteran scribe

James C Isaminger of the Philadelphia Inquirer argues the Cincinnati Reds hold the edge in pitching with Bill McKechnie's staff and should prevail in the World Series regardless of the American League pennant winner. He cites Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer as fresh aces and notes the Yankees' prior dominance may not repeat.

James C. Isaminger Vetera m Philadelphia uUiver Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Igaminger Cincinnati Yankees Detroit Tigers Joe McCarthy Reds Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Thompson Moore Turner Gard Young Bob Feller Indians Walters Derringer

Bobcats Work To Perfect Aerial Attack

Ohio University coach Don Peden relies on a balanced offense mixing passing and running. Three capable passers Risaliti Chicatelli and Johnson sharpen the aerial game as Youngstown opens the season. Blocking and timing slow the ground attack but practice aims to keep both facets clicking.

Davey O'Brien Sammy Baugh Jock Sutherland Don Peden Don Ohio Russ Kepler Monk Montgomery Danny Risaliti Bobcats Dan Risaliti Danny Jake Chicatelli Bobby Johnson Chicatelli Johnson Youngstown Penguins Peden

Indians and Tigers Resume Play Today

The American League resumes with Detroit facing Chicago and Cleveland meeting St. Louis as pennant race action continues. The Reds lost 12-9 to Pittsburgh, while Cincinnati and Philadelphia split a doubleheader and rookie Johnny Podgajny earned his first major league win.

Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Detroit Cleveland New York Yankees Washington Philadelphia National League Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Beggs Reds Pirates Bill Myers Boston Bees Phillies Johnny Podgajny

Welterweight Champ Armstrong KO's Purr in Washington Clash

Washington report shows Henry Armstrong, 146, Los Angeles welterweight champion, KOed Phil Purr, 147, Washington in four. Pittsburgh bout had Jimmy Bivins 162 of Cleveland stopping Larry Kellum 162 of New York in one. Columbus saw Jack Ker 190 of Columbus defeat Chuck Crowell 219 of Los Angeles in six. San Francisco had Buddy Knox 185 of Dayton, C, outpoint Harold Blackshear 181 of Monterey, Calif. in ten.

Washington Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Phil Purr Pittsburgh Jimmy Bivins Cleveland Larry Kellum New York Columbus Jack Buddy)ker Chuck Crowell San Francisco Buddy Knox Dayton Harold Blackshear Monterey Calif

Reds Standout Pitching Edge Seen Over Indians or Tigers

New analysis argues Cincinnati Reds hold the pitching edge in the upcoming World Series, with Paul Derringer and Bucky Walters rested and prime. It weighs the Tigers and Indians, noting Feller’s youth and doubt on World Series experience, while Cincinnati benefits from top reliever Joe Begas and veteran Jim Turner.

Reds Indians Tigers New York Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Bucky Walters Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Feller National League Joe Begas Jim Turner Cleveland Feiler al Smith al Milnar

Donkey Baseball Game Set At Chauncey Dover Field

A capacity crowd is expected September 25 at Chauncey-Dover Football Field for a donkey baseball game between R F Fiske's Never Was and Moon Frazier's Has Beens to benefit the Athletic Fund. The 8 p.m. game includes a Donkey Derby before the main event with local jockeys Berg Johnson C D McClanahan Paul Fiske and Harry McMaken competing for a painted red plush pillow prize.

Chauncey R. F. Fiske Moon Frazier Chauncey- Dover Athletic Fund Berg Johnson C. D. McClanahan Paul Fiske Harry McMaken

Services to be held for Chauncey Grace Haney

Chauncey Grace Haney of the West Virginia Training School at Heights will conduct services at Morristown Church tonight at 7 30 PM and again at the Federal Valley Church Wednesday night.

Chauncey Grace Haney West Virginia Training School Heights W. Va Morristown Federal Valley Church

Brietz and Pro Players Stirring Talk Across Baseball Circles

Notes from New York and sports columns show Ray Standley shifting positions to guard for Texas Christian. Jerry Lewis takes a six month leave from Liberty to publicize a Knute Rockne film. Dizzy Dean envisions future greatness while rivals doubt, and two Westerly golfers end a marathon 50 mile championship in a tie.

New York Ray Standley Jerry Lewis Liberty Knute Rockne Charlie Retzlaff

Lackey Praises Athens High In Opener And Six Man Plan

Coach Harry Lackey expresses satisfaction with Athens High Bulldogs first performance against McArthur and plans polishing and hard practice to shore up defense and blocking. He notes team spirit, possible starting lineup vs Gallipolis, and the new six man football program for seventh to ninth graders with Ray Oliver coaching.

Bulldogs Athens High Harry Lackey McArthur Lackey Gallipolis Harry Ray Oliver

Pennsville Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Roush of Watertown visits daughter Inez Hila man and others during a Baileys homecoming. Will Penrose visits Columbus family. Albert Abel ill and not improved. Gadds visit sister Emma Wagoner. Alton Wagoner of Baltimore visits mother. Ed Bartlett and Will Van Fossen visit Bartlett's relations. Clair Hiatt attends Smithfield fair and Smyrna fair. Elders attend funeral of Mary Sands at Wolf Creek Church. Jesse Hooper visits Marietta. Dick Young and wife stay with Geddes family.

Pennsville Roush Watertown Inez Hilaman Leslie Hollowell Lees Baileys Will Penrose Columbus Albert Abel Charles Gadd Emma Wagoner Alton Wagoner Baltimore Wagoner Ed Bartlett Vernon Jesse Hooper Marietta Dick Young Lawson Geddes

Dowler Boy Undergoes Appendectomy in Marietta Hospital

Chauncey Dowler the son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Dowler underwent an appendectomy at Marietta hospital Thursday. His condition is favorable and he awaits mail from schoolmates at Room 405 Fourth floor Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Ohio. Americans chew about 86000000 pounds of chewing gum each year.

Chauncey Junior Dowler Emmett Dowler W. Main St Marietta Hospital Junior Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Ohio

Shafers Celebrated Golden Anniversary in Chauncey Home

Mr and Mrs George Shafer observed their 50th anniversary at their Chauncey home with four generations present. Their grandson Clifford Shafer wed Viola Heigle the same weekend. More than 125 relatives attended a potluck lunch as friends from nearby towns arrived to share greetings and gifts.

Chauncey George Shafer Shafer Bertha Bricker Beaumont Carl Shafer Mound St Clifford Shafer Viola Heigle Carl Reena Simpkins John Douglas John Bricker Beatrice Ray Shafer Athens Garnet Cochran Logan Floyd Shafer Athens R. D Earl Shafer Eldred Shafer the Plains Clarice Lawrence Mansfield Ira Reeder Rosalie Don Shafer Christine Matheny Walbridge Esther Mae Wolfe Toledo Ralph Cochran Lawrence Margaret Faye Cochran Columbus Lois Ann Shafer Donna Ellis Marie Shafer Ruth Gross Franklin Robert Lita Mae Clifford Iva Jean Barbara Faye Shafer Donald Rita Ann John Douglas Simpkins Dean Matheny Nancy Cochran Ann

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Ruth Cruikshank returned to Columbus Sunday after visiting her Chauncey parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank and accompanying them were her brother Thomas. John Cline hosted his guest Chester Burns from Camp Findlay this week. Needle club at Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett home delayed a week. Addie Tippett and grandson Douglas Kern and sister Rose Poling of Chauncey visited New Lexington at John Ricketts home. Chester Sanders of Millfield and wife visited their son Fred in Trimble Heights.

Chauncey Ruth Cruikshank Luther Cruikshank W. Main St Columbus Thomas John Cline Chester Burns CCC Camp Findlay O. Needle

Lands Family Trip Spans Three States

Frank Lands and family completed a week long motor journey through Ohio Indiana and Illinois. They visited relatives in Springfield Bicknell Bedford Freemansville Vincennes Lawrenceburg and stayed briefly at Chauncey.

Chauncey Frank Lands Kenneth Frank Lands, Jr Lois Jean Lands Ohio Indiana Illinois Springfield John Doe Sadie Mae Lands Bicknell Bedford Freemansville Vincennes Lawrenceburg George Vanmeter Lucinda Lands Tommy Lands Chaunce

Ben Goldberg Hosts Stag Bridge Club At Broad Street

Ben Goldberg hosted the Stag Bridge Club Thursday evening at his Broad Street home. Guests included W. O. Bailey. Players were L. G. DeLong Lawrence Colbert Ralph Gatchel Jim Stedman Roger Kittle Harold Kittrell John Shumway O. L. Bailey Charles Harper who had the high score Harold Cornwell second high and Ray White third. A refreshment course followed.

Glouster Ben Goldberg Stag Bridge Club Broad St

Point Rock Personal And Social Mention

Point Rock residents are noted for recent relocations and family visits. Vernon Mison, now employed in Columbus, moved his wife and children there. Various locals, including the Turner and Stout families, helped bale hay at the Turner farm. Weekend visits linked Athens and Wilkesville residents with Colum­bus friends and kin.

Point Rock Mison Vernon Columbus Floyd Davis Murl Davis Clair Edmundson Turner Farm J. A. Turner Eddie Stout Betty Fitzpatrick Mildred Sayre Wilkesville Dorothy Weyand W. R. Ogdin D. V W. M. Morris Pomeroy Freda Kennedy

Bible Class Meets at Church of Christ

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Thomas Hamiltons home on Mound Street Mrs Carl Shafer as president will lead the meeting and Mrs William Hartley will present the lesson

Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Mound St Carl Shafer William Hartley

National Standings and American League Schedules

National standings show Pittsburgh 12, Cincinnati 9, Chicago 10, St. Louis 0, Brooklyn 3, New York 2, Philadelphia 6, Boston 2, Boston 8, Philadelphia 0. American League lists no games, with Cincinnati at St. Louis and Pittsburgh at Chicago among others.

National Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh America Washington Detroit Cleveland National Club St Louis

Saffol and Pummel Wed in Chauncey Church Ceremony

The marriage of Lurene Saffol to John A. Pummel was announced by their families at the Chauncey home of Rev. Ernest Nicholas of the Athens Church of God. The couple plan to reside in Slovan Pennsylvania and depart September 29 for their new home. A farewell party and shower hosted by Church of God members featured gifts and refreshments with many relatives in attendance.

Church of God Chauncey Pummel Saffel Mill St Stanley Norris Clarence Staley Theodore Kelzenburg Willadene Merle Clarence Way Roger Clarence Loper Willis Richard Clarence Robert Mary Lou Robert Verity Mary Loper Evelyn Ensign Florence Gillespie Clarence Saffol Dorothy Saffol John Pumemel Mabel Saffol

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