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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

7

Ohio University faces rocky outlook after season opener

Mitch's Musings notes Ohio University football opened with mixed signals as three future opponents won decisively. Ohio Wesleyan crushed Alma 27 to 0 behind a late burst, while Butler dominated Ball State Teachers 16 to 0, signaling tougher tests ahead for the Bobcats.

Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Alma Bobcat Butler Ball State Teachers

Sports Q&A Recapped and Reader Mail for Athens Messenger

The item presents sample sports questions with answers on baseball rules and boxing and invites readers to submit questions. It notes a four billion dollar annual US sports spend per Menke and cites Schmeling Louis 1936 knockout details.

United States Frank G. Menke Max Schmeling Joe Louis Louis Sports Service Bureau The Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C

Bobcats poised for upsets as season opens

Ohio Bobcats enter the season as underdogs with Don Peden leading a powerful Morris Harvey style squad. A 7 0 win over Youngstown signals potential, while reserves Dayton Xavier and Western Reserve loom as top state foes. Michigan remains uncertain as November 18 looms.

Morris Harvey Youngstown Eagles Dayton Western Reserve Miami Xavier Western Michigan Reserve Michigan Bobcats Ohio Don Peden

Umpires' Sons Play On Notre Dame Baseball Team

South Bend features Ray and Roy Pinelli sons of NL official Ralph Babe Pinelli on the Notre Dame baseball team last spring. Now Bill Stewart Jr son of a National League player joins the squad with a noted preference for football and hockey.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Ray Roy Pinelli Ralph Babe” Pinelli Bill Stewart

Reds Edge Cardinals In Crucial Four Game Pennant Push

Cincinnati faces St. Louis in a four game series that could clinch the National League pennant. Reds manager Bill McKechnie plans to start Bucky Walters and Junior Thompson as the Reds race to clinch with two wins or in the later two games. Cardinals counter with Curt Davis and Morton Cooper as the pennant chase heats up in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Reds Anl Reds Bill McKechnie Cardinals Bucky Walters Junior Thompson Ray Blades Curt Davis Morton Cooper Brown Werber Gutteridge Frey Slaughter Rf Goodman Medwick McCormick Mize Lombardi Padgett Craft Cf Moore Berger S. Martin Myers C. Davis Walters Cooper Thompson

Lyons Boosts Chicago Lead Over Indians

Ted Lyons in his 17th year with the White Sox pitched a clutch ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Browns 4-3. Lyons earned his 14th win and widened Chicago’s lead over the idle Indians to a game and a half. Eric McNair drove in two on a seventh inning hit. In the NL, the Giants rallied for a 6-5 win over the Bees with Billy Jurges, Hank Danning, and Johnny Dickshot keying the late rally.

New York Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Lyons White Sox Indians Eric McNair

Resources of Ohio banks reach 2.64 billion

The FDIC announced that resources of the 683 insured commercial banks in Ohio stood at 2,640,396,000 dollars as of June 30.

Resources Washington U.P Ohio Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Conn Defends Light Heavy Title After Bettina Victory

Billy Conn defeated Melio Bettina in a 15 round unanimous decision at Forbes Field to retain his light heavyweight title. Promoter Mike Jacobs expected a $75,000 gate with 17,532 paid admissions and a net $58,117.98. Conn earned 37% of the net, Bettina 12%.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Conn Johnny Ray Gus Lesnevich Madison Square Garden Bettina United Press Mike Jacobs

Boilermakers And Irish in Feature Fray

Notre Dame and Purdue lead a weekend football slate as top teams clash in a prime feature. Other key games include Arkansas Mississippi State Oklahoma Southern Methodist and Rice Vanderbilt with full schedules by region and notable lineups.

Notre Dame Purdue South Bend Harry Stevenson Lou Brock J. W. Goree Louisiana State Mississippi Baton Rouge Ernie Lain Rice NEW York-Aup Northwestern Michigan Mal Eward Mike Byelene Jack Brown Elmer Layden John Kelly Arkansas Mississippi State Oklahoma Southern Methodist Rice-Vanderbilt Colgate-N.y.u Wisconsin Oregon State Alabama Howard Fordham Waynesburg Carnegie Tech Wittenberg Tulane Clemson Texas Christian U.C.L.A East Holy Cross Manhattan Army-Furman Navy-William and Mary West Virginia West Virginia Wesleyan Middle West Illinois Bradley Chicago Beloit Minnesota Arizona Butler Ohio U. South Georgia the Citadel Kentucky V.M.L. Marshall V.P.I. Pacific Coast California College of the Pacific Aggies Montana Portland

Buchtel Beats Logan 14-8 in Sunday Baseball Clash

Buchtel defeated Logan 14 to 8 in a Sunday baseball game at Logan. Finn Shinley Wagner and Phillips led a 19 hit assault off Marshall and Speilman. Speilman led Logan with three singles. Jones and North pitched for Buchtel. Contact B H Wagner in Buchtel for future Sunday games.

Buchtel Logan Finn Shinley Wagner Phillips Marshall Speilman Jones North B. H. Wagner

Carver Finds New Edge After Losing Arm

Superior resident Harry Mills regained skill after rediscovering carving about a year ago. He says his first post loss piece was better than his prior work, and his carvings are now on display at the Superior Public Library.

Superior, Wis Harry Mills Superior Superior Public Library

Doyle Sets Four to One Against Yankees in World Series

New York bookmaker Jack Doyle predicts four to one odds the Yankees win the World Series in four straight. He argues the first game decides the series with the Yanks favored 5 to 8, regardless of opposing pitcher, and notes the Reds would face stiffer competition from the Cardinals.

Doyle New York U.P Broadway Jack Doyle Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company Yankees Yanks Bucky Walters Reds

Ra mphold Crabtree Child Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Removal

Ralph Crabtree nineyearold son of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Crabtree of Chauncey underwent tonsil and adenoid removal Sunday morning at Dr W V Sprague office. His condition is favorable.

Chauncey Ralph Crabtree Emanuel Crabtree W. V. Sprague

Plains PTA Meeting Postponed To Oct 2

The Plains Parent Teacher Association meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed one week. It will be held Tuesday night October 2 as announced today.

Plains The Plains Parent-Teacher Association

Chauncey Visitors Stay With Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Arthur Dean and Mrs Alice Bowman of Layman Ohio visited Chauncey recently as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Tippie on Converse Street.

Chauncey Arthur Dean Alice Bowman Fof Layman Ohio Charles Tippie Converse St

Standings and Results From Yesterday and Wednesday Schedule

National League results show New York 6 Boston 5 in the only game. American League standings list Chicago 4 St Louis 3 with a full schedule for Wednesday including St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Other matchups feature Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Boston along with Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia at Washington Detroit at St Louis.

New York Boston American Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn American New York Cleveland Washington Detroit National Club Newark Oennne Pittsburgh Ste Ewes American Club Chica Cleve Ist. Louis

Social Notes of Syracuse for October Activities

Syracuse residents share funeral attendance updates for Mrs. W. J. Lawrence with relatives arriving from Donora Pennsylvania and Akron Ohio. Church groups meet as Rev L L Roush speaks on retirements for superannuated ministers and a missionary district convention convenes in Portsmouth. Rally Day at Syracuse Methodist is set for October 15 with program committee named.

Syracuse W. J. Lawrence Timothy Evans Ralph Evans Mary Allen Donora Miles Mainwaring Duquesne J. E. Lawrence W. A. Lawrence Leigh Smith Columbus Charles E. Boyd Fremont Henry Davis William Robert Davis Akron Lou Cowden Thomas Syracuse Presbyterian Church Gertrude McBride Mart McBride Delaware Henry Zeiher Avazo Williams Herbert Zeiher Eagles Asbury Methodist Church Syracuse Methodist Church Gladys Crooks Herbert Parker Ruth Sellers F. A. Shumway Indian Lake Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine A. M. Roberts Joseph London Robert Roush

Chauncey Social Round Includes Out-of-Town Guests

Mrs Ida Pender Grass hosted her sister Mrs Hattie Wyatt of Columbus for the weekend in Chauncey. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Ralph Baumgartner visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Gardner near Athens.

Chauncey Ida Pendergrass Hattie Wyatt Columbus Ralph Baumgartner Ray Gardner Athens

Mrs. Mattie Reed Goodson Dies at 67 in Dover

Chauncey resident Mrs. Mattie Reed Goodson, wife of merchant B. F. Goodson, died Tuesday at the family home on Main Street after weeks of illness including pneumonia pleurisy and a paralytic stroke. Survived by husband two sons Theron and Hershal and daughter Mrs. Ruth Hale, plus several grandchildren and siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Chauncey Mattie Reed Goodson B. F Goodson Chauncey Merchant Main St Goodson Hershal Goodson New Hall Calif Theron Goodson Ruth Hale Cleveland Debbie Johnson Atwater Luther Reed Wilson Okla Hubbare Reed Troy Texas Miles Reed Norwalk

Chauncey District Social And Personal Notes

Mrs Lydia Ann Powell of Chauncey is seriously ill from asthma but improved Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton of Chauncey visiting Mr and Mrs H F Kittle in Gloucester. Don Tippett and family hosted Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett and others in Mill Street. Additional visits by Mr James Rankin and Mrs Ona Sweeney Phillips. Dr Robert Nye of Athens visited his parents in Chauncey.

Chauncey Lydia Ann Powell John Phillips Converse St Thomas Hamilton H. F. Kittle Glouster Sam Tippett Mill St Don ‘Tippett Mary, Charles Clara Lee Columbus Neil Paul Tippett Rose Poling Don Tippett James Rankin Lancaster Peter Rankin Ona Sweeney Phillips Marion Charles Sweeney High St Robert Phillips Lock Wellston Robert Nye Athens Floyd Nye

Rev Courtney and Chauncey Singers at McConnelsville

Rev Gilbert Courtney and a quartet from Chauncey appeared in McConnelsville Ohio on Sunday for the installation service of Rev D Grant Holman as minister of the Main St Church of Christ. Courtney preached the sermon and the quartet sang two selections as ministers participated in the largely attended service.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney McConnelsville Ohio D. Grant Holman Tuppers Plains Main St. Church of Christ Courtney

Soup Sale and Quilt Event at M E Church

Chauncey Ladies Aid plans a vegetable soup sale Wednesday at Mrs Lizzie Harvey residence Ellis Ave Attendees should bring containers for soup The aid will also quilt at the church and serve a soup dinner to attendees

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Lizzie Harvey Ellis Ave The Aid

Birthday Oberved At Chauncey

Chauncey Mrs. George Lenigar celebrated her 59th birthday Sunday at the Lenigar home on Jacobs Avenue. A noon chicken dinner followed. Guests included many Chauncey residents and relatives from nearby towns as they gathered for the celebration.

Chauncey George Lenigar Lenigar Jacobs Ave Paul Sweazy Columbus L. L. Sweazy Chaunbey Wayne Kellenbarger Logan Jackson John Jr Everetta Simpson Dickie Millfield Delmar Guess Shirley Mae Raymond Robison Betty Lu Ralph Glouster Emmett Dowler Geraldine Junior Lewis Robert Leonard Lenigar Leonard Jr Doris Ann Redtown Jess Lenigar Jackie Imogene Clifford Louis Duncan Sharpsburg Robert Rowan Sheldon Athens Elsie Duncan Chesterhill Albert Perry Lloyd Wade Junior Byers Mary Slecher Faye Lenigar Harvey Lenigar Norma

Relatives Gather for Sunday Basket Dinner in Chauncey

A Chauncey gathering at Mrs. Mary Meinhart's home brought relatives together for a day of visiting and a basket dinner. Attendees from South Point, Ironton, Ashland, and Nelsonville joined in the afternoon at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgan Sr. and Robert Mosely.

Chauncey Mary Meinhart Evan Morgan Sr the Plains Robert Mosely Nelsonville Cora Jones Eunice Jones Clifford Lyons Lyons Dora Lyons Richard South Point Ruth Jean Ann Johnson Ralph Johnson Ironton Sara A. Jones Ashland Ison Henry Morgan

Lemaster duo open North Y Grocery and Filling Station

Mr and Mrs Herbert Speed Lemaster of Sidney Ohio formerly Chauncey have returned and rented the block tile store of Andrew McKinney to open the North Y Grocery Store and Filling Station.

Chauncey Herbert “Speed” Lemaster Sidney Ohio Andrew McKinney North Y

Darnell Daughter Leaves Mercy Hospital for Home

Glass, recently operated on at Mercy Hospital in Columbus, has returned home to The Plains to recover. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Darnell of The Plains.

Glass Mercy Hospital Columbus the Plains She Samuel Darnell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitch Rocky Road Bill Edwards Lou Tschudi Paul Derringer Lloyd Moore Lee Grissom Johnny Vander Meer Cards Dick Cassiano Harry Smith Lol Brock Vanderbilt Houston Seattle Trojan Oregon Turkey By Leslie Avery Logan Ball Henry McLemore Social Notes of Chauncey District Logan's Book & News Gallaher S. Court St Yello-Bole Kaywoodie Milano Frank Medico Mrs Ruth Darnell CULM Milldeck's Shoe Store N. Court
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