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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

7

Derringer and Thompson Shine In 5-3 Reds Win Over Red Sox

Duke Derringer and Gene Thompson combined for six hits allowed just one Sox hit in three innings of his return to the mound. Ernie Lombardi added three hits and six innings behind the plate as Cincinnati defeated Boston 5 to 3 in spring action. The Reds, under Bill McKechnie, push toward opening day with strong showings from stars amid a busy spring slate.

Reds Bill McKechnie Raiders Cincinnati Boston Red Sox Duke Derringer Gene Thompson Derringer Florida Red Sox Ernie Lombardi Yanks Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Yankees Dodgers Browns Athletics Senators Indians Cardinals Cubs Bees Giants White Sox Phillies Pirates Tigers

Wood Wins Masters Title by Three Strokes at Augusta

Craig Wood shot an even par 72 to finish 72 holes at 280 and win the Augusta Masters by three strokes over Byron Nelson. P. G. A. Champion Nelson ended 283. Sam Byrd 285. Ben Hogan 286. Weather was ideal and attendance reported as 8,000 to 12,000 by Fred Corcoran.

Augusta Craig Wood Wood Byron Nelson P.G.A Toledo Nelson Sam Byrd Ben Hogan Ed Dudley Sammy Snead Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J. Sam Ghezzi Byrd Fred Corcoran

Scores From The Day In Baseball And Related Games

Cincinnati defeats Boston 5 to 3. Washington edges Detroit 6 to 4 as Chicago tops Chicago 9 to 8. Philadelphia bests Pittsburgh in 10 innings 14 to 12. Brooklyn defeats New Orleans 9 to 3. Macon loses to Brooklyn B team 3 to 2. St Louis beats Houston 5 to 1. New York defeats Atlanta 2 to 1. Boston defeats Tulsa 11 to 10. Philadelphia beats Savannah 6 to 1. St Louis defeats Oklahoma City 10 to 3. New York overwhelms Memphis 14 to 0. Knoxville defeats Cleveland 15 to 13.

EL Paso Tex Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics al Simmons A's Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn New Orleans Macon Sal St. Louis Houston New York Atlanta Boston Tulsa Savannah Oklahoma City Memphis Knoxville Cleveland

Knights of Columbus Bowling Tourney Ends in Columbus

Early pace setters survived closing drives to win state bowling titles in Columbus. Athletic Recreations of Toledo topped team with 2965, Wintersteller and Gunder of Marion won doubles 1225, Krupa of Lakewood led all events 1875, and Schuler of Marion captured singles 658.

Columbus Knights of Columbus Athletic Recreations Toledo Art Wintersteller E. Gunder Marion Joe Krupa Lakewood Lee Schuler

Ohio State faculty wins second straight archery golf title

P. B. Stockdale of Ohio State University captured the state archery golf championship for the second consecutive year with a 102 score four under par. Fred Schewigzer of Cleveland and Fred Schenk of Newark tied for runner up at 114.

Columbus P. B. Stockdale Ohio State University Fred Schewigzer Cleveland Fred Schenk Newark

Michigan State football players may be drafted before fall

East Lansing reports nine first string MSU Spartans football players may be drafted into the army before the upcoming fall season. The potential call ups could impact the team's roster and plans for the season.

East Lansing Michigan State Army

Writers Pick Reds Yankees To Cop Flags

New York report says Cincinnati Reds win the National League and New York Yankees take the American League in Liberty Magazine predictions by 400 sports writers. Detailing standings by major teams, the Reds lead two thirds of voters with the Der ringer Walters combo cited. Cleveland Indians close behind in the AL.

Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees New York America Liberty Magazine Jerry D. Lewis Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia Reds Derringer-Walters Yankees Cleveland Indians

Towers Club triumphs in AAU Indoor Swim Meet

The Chicago Towers Club won the National AAU Indoor Swimming Championships with 44 points, defeating Michigan which scored 36. Jim Skinner claimed the 220 yard breaststroke, while Earl Clark of Ohio State swept both diving titles, ending with a strong season before the Outdoor Championships.

Ann Arbor Mich Matt Mann University of Michigan Buckeye Mike Peppe Chicago Towers Club Michigan Mann Wolverines A.A.U Towers Club Jim Skinner Earl Clark Ohio State al Patnik

Toledo Mt Vernon bowlers dominate Ohio Legion tournament

Toledo and Mt. Vernon bowlers led the Ohio American Legion bowling tourney. Doubles teams swept top spots with Myers and Stein 1321 and Baker and Nowak 1312. Fry Strang of Mt. Vernon led singles with 693, while Bourque of Mt. Vernon scored 665 for fourth. H. E. Anderson Post Defo had 3102 team total, with Toledo outfits close behind.

Toledo Mt. Vernon Ohio American Legion R. Myers Co. Stein J. Baker J. Nowak Fry Strang T. Maney van Wert R. Bourque H. E. Anderson Defiance Dan C. Stone

Glouster Bowlers Triumph Over Nelsonville By 129 Pins

Glouster defeated Nelsonville by 129 pins in Sunday match play. The league leaders Union Lunch face Scott Dairy next, with three wins needed for Scott Dairy to move into first place.

Glouster Nelsonville Union Lunch Scott Dairy J. McCarty Kk. Wolf One

Mrs Alfred B Morris returns home after hospital stay

Mrs Alfred B Morris was discharged from White Cross Hospital in Columbus on Saturday and taken to her mother Mrs Fay Janchius for a two week convalescence at home.

Glouster Alfred B. Morris White, Cross Hospital Columbus Fay Janchius

Meet Tonight of Glouster Ladies Auxiliary Plans District Convention

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A are asked to attend tonight's meeting. Plans will be discussed for a district convention to be held at the Moose Hall on April 21.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary The Moose Hall

Breezing With BriezT: Scattered Sports Notes From New York

New York sports chatter notes Leo Durocher’s displeasure over Van Mungo and Halas Shaughnessy Jones and others collaborating on The Modern T Formation. Lou Nova’s potential June shot at Joe Louis cycles with Conn. Louis and Baer clashes spark chatter. Umpire George Barr trains for NL season. Hazel Walker Crutcher’s all America snub critiqued. Dick Dashiell cites Braddock and Burman exhibition punch patterns.

Eddie Brietz New York Leo Durocher van Mungo Mungo George Halas Clark Shaughnessy Ralph Jones Lake Forest College Mike Jacobs Chicago Mike Lou Nova Conn Joe Louis Lou Novikoff

Glouster Social Notes Celebrate Club Get-together

Glouster residents hosted social gatherings with Easter themed refreshments and prizes. Lucille Ahle won indoor horseshoe, Bertha Carpenter Harold Smith and Lucy Pedicord earned prizes, Hattie Watkins received a mystery box. Inez Eddy wed Frank Kearns at Church of Christ parsonage. bride Carol Eddy is Glouster High School alumna.

Glouster Harry Fitch Glouster Rt. 2 Lucille Ahle Bertha Carpenter Harold Smith Lucy Pedicord Hattie Watkins Ahle Pedicord Larry Carpenter Smith Watkins Naomi Post Irene Smith Orlena Harbert Vernice Smith Carol Ann Olive Kittle Haze) Kaster Sammy Marie Hambel Church of Christ Parsonage Inez Eddy Frank Kearns Jacksonville C. B. Tigner Carol Eddy Glouster High School

Local residents visit relatives in Columbus and St Anthony

Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gladden and Mr. and Mrs. John Vickrey were in Columbus Saturday. Mrs. B R Angle and Mrs. Leslie Williams were in Columbus Sunday to visit their sister, Mrs. Carrie King, who is in St Anthony's.

Delmar Gladden John Vickrey Columbus B. R. Angle Leslie Williams Carrie King St.Anthony's

I H Pidcock Dies at Home in Glouster

Irvin H. Pidcock 66 of 43 Summit Street Glouster died this morning after a year long illness. A locomotive engineer for the New York Central Railroad he retired last March. He started as a brakeman in the Chauncey yards and rose to fireman then engineer in 1917. He lived in Glouster for ten years and is survived by his wife Myrtle two brothers Wallace and Herbert of New Marshfield three sisters Mrs Elmar Allen also of New Marshfield Mrs Dessie Sickles The Plains and Mrs Carrie Brooks Hocking and a stepmother Mrs Elizabeth Pidcock of New Marshfield Funeral arrangements not yet made. He was a Methodist Church member.

Glouster Irvin H. Pidcock Summit Street New York Central Railroad Pidcock Chauncey Yards Corning Columbus

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Elevations

Hospital reports Mrs King improving after major surgery last week. Families including Mr and Mrs Henry and guests from Malta, Crooksville and Athens gathered for Sunday meals. Navy pilot Harold Henry visited from Selfridge Field while Dorothy Smith returned to Dresden High. Charles Clark began work with Bell Telephone in Dayton.

Donna LeRoy Malta Harold Henry Army Air Corps Selfridge Field Detroit Mich John Henry Dorothy Mae Smith Dresden High School R. B. Smith Charles Clark Dayton Bell Telephone Company Anna Louise Logue Jane Cox Columbus Dorcas Burns Pearl Turner Lillian Loudonville Glouster Charles Faires Earl Faires Norris Ogg Middletown Merrill Ogg

Wood finally wins Augusta Masters after years as runner-up

After years of campaigning and a reputation as a perennial runner-up, the golfer Wood captured a major title at the Augusta Masters. He shot 72 on the final round to finish at 280, winning by three strokes.

Wood

Veterans Shine With Columbus Red Birds in 1941 Outlook

Columbus Red Birds unveil a veteran lineup for the 1941 season led by third baseman Bert Haas and outfielder Max Marshall. Newcomer Carden Gillenwater adds center field speed, while George Myatt strengthens the infield after joining from the New York Giants. Manager Shotton forecasts solid team depth as the American Association season opens.

Columbus Columbus Red Birds Central Ohio American Association Shotton Bert Haas The Birds Santham Montreal Haas Max Marshall Sacramento New Orleans Red Bird Carden Gillenwater Red Bird Stadium Gillenwater Southern Association Red Birds George Myatt New York Giants Myatt Knoxville

Glouster to Open Baseball Season with Home Practice Session

Glouster backs a new baseball diamond south of the football stadium after work by NYA laborers and Glouster High School players under Principal L. G. DeLong. The first game is Wednesday against New Marshfield with a tentative schedule listing games at various sites through May.

Glouster Glouster NYA Glouster L. G. DeLong New Marshfield the Plains Buchtel Chauncey

Jacksonville Trimble Alumni Meeting Set at High School

Jacksonville Trimble Alumni Association will meet Thursday night at 7 30 oclock at the Jacksonville Trimble High School. Many members are expected to be present.

Jacksonville Jacksonville- Trimble Alumni Association Jacksonville-Trimble High School

Glouster Holy Week Services Continue This Week

Glouster Methodist Church extends Holy Week services throughout the week. Each evening features special music. Tonight Rev. J A Thompson speaks on Who Betrayed the Master with The Trumpeteers led by manager Robert Morris.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church J. A. Thompson Trumpeteers Robert Morris

Change Meeting Site for Church of Christ Group

GLOUSTER Men of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening at the church instead of Worthy Parker's home. A potluck lunch will be served. The Bible School young men's class is invited as guests.

Glouster Church of Christ Worthy Parker The Bible School

Inspection of Humboldt Lodge Attended by Several Masons

Glouster and Nelsonville members led by Ben Vaughn Thomas Vaughn Roy Davis and Charles Vaughn with E E Galloway of Bishopville attended the Humboldt Lodge No 476 inspection in Columbus Saturday night.

Glouster Ben Vaughn Thomas Vaughn Glouster Lodge Roy Davis Charles Vaughn Nelsonville E. E. Galloway Bishopville

Cataract Operation Framed For Mrs Mc Carty In Columbus

Mrs F D Mc Carty of Glouster underwent cataract surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus last Thursday. She is in room 205 and confined to a darkened room and would be glad to hear from friends.

F. D. McCarty White Cross Hospital Columbus

Legion Members Are Guests of Auxiliary

GLOUSTER American Legion Post members were guests at the Auxiliary meeting held Thursday evening in the Legion Hall. The program included a flag salute, solo performances by Jane Peugh and Donna Rogers, a tap routine by Eileen Peugh and a song by Helen Pough, talks on child welfare by Mrs. Oford Richardson, and brief remarks by several members. Refreshments served to 50 attendees.

H. A. Rogers Fred Gillispie McConnelsville Donna Faye Seckinger

Hollister Alumni Meet At John Mingus Home

Glouster Hollister alumni are asked to gather Wednesday at 7 PM at the home of John Mingus in Hollister for a group meeting.

Glouster Hollister John Mingus

Findlay Star Cracks State Bowling Mark

DAYTON Ohio The Findlay Star Ed Kowolics led the Ohio State Bowling Tourney with an all events total of 1980 and averaged 220 across nine consecutive games. Kowaliis posted 669 in Class A doubles 664 in singles and 647 in the five man team event to lead singles and all events. Louis Avery Newark led Class B singles with 676 while R Gilder Bryan was second at 651. Bryan topped Class B doubles at 1219.

Dayton Ed Kowolics Findlay Ohio State Kowaliis Louis Avery Newark R. Gilder Bryan H. Allison

Kent Elks win state bowling title with 3203 score

Kent Elks No. 1 team captured the state bowling championship with a 3203 victory as the event wrapped up. Fremont Oils placed tenth with 3000. L Roach of Xenia led singles with 724 while L Mando of Warren led seventh with 686. Columbus pair H Kulp and E Copp won doubles with 1309. R Wilson and G Fisher of Lima were sixth at 1266 and J Steinmetz with L Schuler of Marion eighth at 1252.

Columbus Kent Elks Fremont Oils L. Roach Xenia L. Mando Warren H. Kulp E. Copp R. Wilson G. Fisher Lima J. Steinmetz L. Schuler Marion

Chicago youth ping pong king crowns title in midwest

Billy Holzrichter, 19, of Chicago won the middle states invitational title after a field of 36. He defeated Garrett Nash of St. Louis in the finals 28 26 21 14 21 12. Ralph Ramsey of Hamilton, 1941 Ohio State champ, was eliminated by Nash in the quarterfinals 21 14 21 8 26 24.

Cincinnati Billy Holzrichter Garrett Nash St. Louis Ralph Ramsey Hamilton Nash

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