Mitch's Musings Predicting major league winners opening day
Mitch surveys 1940s major league hopes with picks for all eight teams. He favors St. Louis as a likely 97-win club if its lineup stays intact, credits pitching and defense, and notes possible challenges from Uncle Sam. He assesses Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia with team-by-team outlooks and caveats.
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ST. Louis
Billy Southworth
Uncle Sam
Cincinnati
Reds
Dodgers
Gee Walker
Bert Haas
Frank McCormick
Ival Goodman
Brooklyn
Arky Vaughan
Johnny Mize
Augie Galan
Wyatt
Pittsburgh
Frankie Frisch
Pirates
NEW York
New Spirit
Giants
Ott
Chicago
Lou Novikoff
Cubs
Boston
Phillies
Bama Rowell
Bib Lom
Philadelphia
Hans Lobert
Phils
Baseball Draft Forecast For 1941 Major Leagues
New York favors Joe McCarthy’s hitters led by DiMaggio, Keller and Henrich with strong mound help from Lindell and Borowy. Boston bets on Pesky and a budding pitching staff. Chicago notes Dykes may rely on mirrors more than talent. Detroit hopes for progress with newcomers. Cleveland suffers without Feller. Washington lacks rhythm after losing Travis and Lewis. St Louis appears a dark horse with Luke Sewell steering changes. Philadelphia shows potential but Connie Mack remains cautious.
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New York
Joe McCarthy
Johnny Sturm
Ed Levy
Buddy Hassett
DiMaggio
Keller
Henrich
Priddy
Johnny Lindell
Hank Borowy
Boston
Sox
Tom Yawkey
Bronx Bombers
Johnny Pesky
Chicago
Jimmy Dykes
Detroit
Tigers
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Bengals
del Baker
Feller
Bob
Fleming
Hackett
Washington
Cecil Travis
Buddy Lewis
Sam
ST. Louis
Luke Sewell
Philadelphia
Phils
Connie Mack
Baseball Committee Meets at Athens High Evening
A meeting of the committees in charge of the Athens High School baseball team is scheduled for 7 30 this evening at the high school. A report on the ticket campaign will be presented and plans made to send the team to Jackson Friday for the opening game. Season tickets for all home games are on sale for 1 and a complete schedule will be announced later.
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Athens
Jackson
Byron Nelson Edges Hogan In Masters Playoff
Augusta Ga Byron Nelson edged Ben Hogan in a Masters playoff to win with a 69 after a nerve shattering first hole setback. The duel between two top shotmakers was a corker as Nelson defeated Hogan to claim the title.
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Augusta
Byron Nelson
Tommy Armour
Fort Worth
Hogan
Covella Son Transferred From Sheppard Field to Puerto Rico
Mrs James Covella reports her son Tony Covella has been moved from Sheppard Field to Puerto Rico and requests friends contact at his Losey Field address in Puerto Rico USA.
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Peurto Rico
Glouster
James Covella
Tony Covella
Sheppard Field
Puerto Rico
Omy Covella
Losey Field, Co
U.S.A
Keeler Misses Perfect Game At Columbus
In Columbus Joe Heinrich of Chicago scored 299 in the singles finale, inches from a 300. ABC officials measured drives to verify the score, as Henry Wollenberg held the next high game at 297 and Heinrich posted a 704 singles total.
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Columbus
Slim Joe Heinrich
Chicago
Nore
ABC
John Hilbert
al Matzelle
ABC Alley Certification Corps
Heinrich
Henry Wollenberg
Davenport
Zivic defeats Berger in Pittsburgh boxing decision
Fritzie Zivic from Pittsburgh outpoints Maxie Berger of Montreal in a ten round welterweight bout at 149 and 146 pounds. The decision keeps Zivic ahead on points as the crowd watched in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Fritzie Zivic
Maxie Berger
Montreal
Former Toledo Resident undergoes cholecystectomy
Miss Lucille Richardson, former city resident and Mercy Hospital chief technician, underwent a cholecystectomy at Mercy Hospital in Toledo Friday morning. Her condition is reported fair. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson.
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Lucille Richardson
Mercy Hospital
Toledo
Richardson
Harry Richardson
Major Leagues Open Season With Wartime Spirit
Opening Day draws about 200000 fans as all 16 teams begin the 1941 seasons amid air raid precautions. Yankees face Senators in Washington, Dodgers meet Giants at the Polo Grounds, Cubs host Cardinals, White Sox play Browns, Athletics open with Red Sox, Phils face Braves in Philadelphia.
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NEW York
Roosevelt
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Polo Grounds
Senators
Chicago
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Red Sox
Arky Vaughan
Augie Galan
Johnny Rizzo
New York Giant
Johnny Mize
Bill Werber
Hank Leiber
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Phils
Boston Braves
Glouster Social Notes and Local Wedding Report
Glouster social page notes the N T Club meeting hosted by Mrs Grace Zimmer with nine members plus new member Mrs Ola Eddy. Reads letters from honorary member Mrs Nellie Richards and multiple readings and contests. Also reports Florence Howard and Clyde Sellars wedding in Gallipolis and furlough details, plus local visits by Kinney and McColley families.
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Glouster
Grace Zimmer
N. T
Ola Eddy
Nellie Richards
Slyvia Maxwell
Esther Lamborn
Kate Vaughn
Dena Morris
Sylvia Maxwell
Kate Hinton
Carnip
Front St
Florence Howard
Detroit
Alfred Howard
Clyde Sellars
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Grace
Beautiful Brooklyn Bums Open Season With Giants
The Brooklyn Dodgers resume support for the Giants as opener tickets sell well at the Polo Grounds. Braves and Phillies struggle at Shibe Park while the Brooklyn New York feud looms large and scheduling draws criticism from Phils executives regarding the season outlook.
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Brooklyn
Giants
Braves
Phils
Arry Gray
New York
Polo Grounds
Brooklyns
Phillies
Shibe Park
Gerry Nugent
Hans Lobert
Dodgers
Coogan
Ford Frick
Pittsburgh
Boston
Leo Durocher
Frank Frisch
Casey Stengel
There’ll be Some Changes Made in Baseball This Season
Fullerton's Roundup notes baseball's wartime changes with a May 22 Cleveland blackout test for the Browns night game. Managers forecast top finishes. Joe McCarthy praised. Joe Galento eyes training quarters while Wonder Whirlaway targets Belmont wins and prize money. Coach Harold Keeney faces travel limits on Sumner High’s Japanese players amid injury issues.
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Yankees
Connie Mack
Bombers
Indians
Cleveland
Alva Bradley
Bo-Bo Newsom
Senators
Tigers
Clark Griffith
Washington
Browns
Will Harridge
New York
Tony Galento
Rassling
Whirlaway
Belmont
Seabiscuit
Community Social Notes From Hemlock Grove
Rev Bar nett of New Marshfield led services Sunday morning and evening. Garden Club met with Mrs William Kellinger. Sewing Club with Mrs Richard Reeder. Sunday guests included the Midkiff and Clark families from Midway and local residents. A farewell party honored Homer Midkiff and wife who moved to Sandusky for work. attendees listed from nearby towns.
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Hemlock Grove
Barnett
New Marshfield
Garden Club
William Kellinger
Sewing Club
Richard Reeder
Jim Clark
Wilbur Midkiff
Olie Clark
Midway
Emmett Hawk
Gary Midkiff
Ralph Welker
Jerry Welker
Ernest Cullums
Frank Clark
Ziba Midkiff
Babe Ruth Confidence and Hospital Stay After Pneumonia
The ailing Babe Ruth, recovering from pneumonia, predicts the Pittsburgh Pirates will win the National League pennant and backs the Yankees to repeat as American League champions. He hopes to leave the hospital soon and return to New York. He appears frail yet hopeful while noting that film work keeps him occupied.
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Hollywood
Babe Ruth
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Yankees
Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Point Pleasant Bowling Scores
Mrs. Enoch Bickley reports Pvt. Charles E. Hoffman, previously in Australia, now in India. His U S address is Pvt. Charlies E. Hoffman, 16th Pursuit Squadron, in care United States Consul, Karachi, India.
Luckoff Bowlers Top Confectionery in Three Games
Luckoff's bowled two wins from Beshara's Confectionery Monday evening led by Joe McAllister who rolled 623 pins for high triple and 251 for best single. McCreanor, Thomas, and Lent contributed strong scores as the teams totaled 1621 to 1573.
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Glouster
Luckoff
Beshara
Joe McAlister
Sharlike
McCreanor
Thomas
Ohsoe
Lackoff
McAllister
Miller
Feller-less Tribe Faces Tigers in Detroit Opener
The Cleveland Indians, led by 24 year old manager Lou Boudreau, open against the Detroit Tigers with two Southern Association rookies Cris Hackett and Les Fleming added to the lineup. Heath’s health concerns loom as Fabian Gaffke watches as a possible Heath replacement.
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Detroit
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
al Benton
Lou Boudreau
Jim Bagby
Boudreau
Fabian Gaffke
Jeff Heath
Tribe
Heath
Nashville
Southern Association
Cris L. Hackett
Les Fleming
Hal Trosky
Fleming
Tigers
Buffalo
Hackett
Dayton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ohio U Students Present Play at Glouster
Ohio University Dramatics Art Department led by Dr Gates Dawes will stage two one act plays at the Glouster High School auditorium during a PTA meeting. A large audience is expected and admission is free.
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Glouster
Glouster Pta
Dramatics Art Department
Ohio University
Athens
Gates Dawes
Gloster Board of Education
State Department of Education
B B Backley
Athens City County
Trimble Township
Health Department
Backley
Trimble Masonic Lodge Completes Annual Inspection
Trimble Masonic Lodge officers and members were complimented for excellent work at the annual inspection Monday evening. Malta district deputy grand master William Porter inspected. Work was in the fellowcraft degree. Refreshments followed. Six lodges represented with about 50 in attendance.
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Trimble
Theater Bowlers Clash With Union Lunch For City Lead
The Palace Theater bowlers, leading the City League, face Union Lunch in a decisive match. A three game win by Union Lunch would clinch the second half title, while Palace already captured the first half.
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Glouster
Palace Theater
Palace
Palace Theater Group
Walterson Hill as Reds Face Pirates
Cincinnati Reds aim to win their second opening day in a decade as Bucky Walters starts against Pittsburgh’s Albert Maxwell Butcher at Crosley Field. Gov. Bricker to throw the first pitch. lineups feature Rollie Hemsley, Gerald Walker, Bert Haas. Pirates seek edge in opener history.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Bucky Walters
Albert Maxwell Butcher
Pittsburgh Pirates
John W. Bricker
George Trautman
American Association
Ohio State
Bill McKechnie
Findlay Market Association
Redleg
Crosley
Walters
Pittsburgh
Bucky
Butcher
Pirates
Redlegs
Reds
Speedy Lee Handley
Bob El-iott
Johnny Barrett
Hollywood
Pittsburghers
Rollie Hemsley
Cleveland
Gerald Walker
Bert Haas
Cincinnati Coscaret
Joost
Barrett
RF Frey
van Robays
LF Goodmanks
DiMaggio
Walker
LF Fletcher
F. McCormick
Elliott
Haas
Gustine
M. McCormick
Lapex
Hemsley
Magerkurth, Barr and Jorda
Mrs. Dora McGonagle Reappointed Postmistress
Dora McGonagle, long time postmaster at Junction City, has been reappointed to the post after civil service examinations. She succeeded her late husband John McGonagle who held the role before his death several years ago. Dr C A Pride traveled to Cincinnati to attend opening baseball game Reds vs Pirates.
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Glouster
Dora McGonagile
Junction City
Dr. C. A. Pride
Cincinnati
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
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