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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1941

Page

7

Yanks Trim Nuts To Get Early Jump

Opening day in the big leagues drew over 200000 fans as the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 3 to 0. Red Rolfe scored on a triple by Joe DiMaggio after a wild throw, while Marius Russo held Washington to three singles and sparked two double plays.

New York Yankees Bronx Washington Senators Roosevelt Yanks Washington Wallace Red Rolfe Tommy Henrich Joe DiMaggio

Baseball’s 1941 Predictions From A World Series Outlook

Prolific season outlook by Harry Grayson weighs Cleveland, St Louis, and New York for pennants. Indians prized for pitching led by Bob Feller, Cardinals buoyed by June change, and Yankees relying on youth in rotation. Crosstown bets include Detroit’s Gehringer concern and Brooklyn’s pitching mix. Strong emphasis on individual stars and team shapes for 1941.

Harry Grayson NEA New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Cleveland St. Louis New York Cincinnati Detroit Brooklyn Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia

Boxing results report from Baltimore Houston and Toronto

Izzy Jannazzo of New York outpoints Jim my Leto of Hartford in Baltimore. Irish Eddie MecGeever of Scranton knocks out Joey Johnston of Dallas in Houston. Maxie Berger of Montreal outpoints Manuel Villa of Mexico in Toronto.

Baltimore Izzy Jannazzo New York Jimmy Leto Hartford Conn Houston Tex Eddie MecGeever Scranton Joey Johnston Dallas Toronto Maxie Berger Montreal Manuel Villa Mexico

Shaughnessy to Teach at Northwestern Coaching School

Stanford Rose Bowl champion coach Clark Shaughnessy will lead a summer program at Northwestern University’s football coaching school to share offensive insights and training methods with local and regional coaches.

Shaughnessy Evanston Clark Shaughnessy Stanford University Northwestern University

Church Board Meets Chauncey at Millfield Methodist

The Millfield Methodist Church official board meets Tuesday at 7 p m with Pastor Rev Charles Palmer requesting full attendance. A prayer meeting follows at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the church. In baseball history, only three National League teams have won 100 games in a season. The Cardinals did so in 1931, the Cubs in 1935, and the Reds last year.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church Charles Palmer St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds

Breezing With Briez: Sports Talk From Eddie Briez

A collage of sports chatter profiles baseball hopes and football praise. Projects Kansas City’s shortstop choice Hitch cock and notes fan anticipation for Abe Simon and Phil Rizzuto. Also covers Max Baer Zeke Bonura Henry Armstrong Derby talk and Jim Gallagher managerial twists.

Eddie Brietz New York Kansas City Bill Hitchcock Phil Rizzuto Bob Pastor Abe Simon Lloyd Mee St. Louis Post-Dispatch America Browns Joe Gould James J. Braddock

Forest Run Church Easter Services and Social Program

Forest Run Church observed regular Sunday School at 1 15 p m and church services at 2 15 p m for Easter with baptisms. In the evening at 7 30 p m a youth program featured joining of several youths. Several local residents and visitors were noted, including families from Stewart Cleveland Akron Pomeroy Kerrs Run and Columbus. Manuel Salvo of the Boston Bees leads NL batters with an edge over Dodgers opponents Reds Cubs Giants and Phillies.

Forest Run Church John Scott Ted Scott Stewart Richard Nye Cleveland Hanson Holter Harold Walker Akron Jennie Walker Edgar Roush Pomeroy Homer Roush Olan Genheimer Rock Springs Genheimer John Bally Frank Roush Mary Elma Ihle Nease Settlement Hazel Edith Holter Guy Bing Kerrs Run Albert Baer Lewis Walker Jr Lewis Walker Ann and Altona Baily Columbus John Baily Andy Davis Dana Baer Brooklyn Dodgers Manuel Salvo Boston Bees Bees Reds Cubs Giants Phillies

Derringer Warneke on Hill at Cincy

Opening day at Crosley Field features World Champion Reds against the St Louis Cardinals. Paul Derringer and Len Warneke duel as 35 000 fans expect a hard fought start to a crucial three game series for the pennant chase. The weather and national events loom but the ballgame remains the focus with probable lineups listed for both clubs.

Cincinnati Simeon D. Fess Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Weather Bureau John W. Bricker Reds Paul Derringer Len Warneke Derringer Crosley Field Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cincinnati Brown Werber Moore Frey Slaughter Rf Gleeson Rf Mize F. McCormick Koy Lombardi W. Cooper Ripple Mancuso E Craft M. Me M. Me~Mahon, Is Cormick, Ef Crespi Joost Warneke Barr Sears Jorda

Cleveland Turnout May Set Record

Cleveland is projected to draw a record opener crowd as the Indians, with a strong infield and pitching staff, face the Chicago White Sox. Weather forecasts upgraded to warm but showery conditions. Estimated attendance ranges from 35,000 to 40,000, approaching the 1938 opening-day record of 31,606. Lineups list Knickerbocker, Weatherly, Appling, Keltner, Kuhel, Boudreau, Solters, Trosky, Lodigiani, Rosenthal, Heath, Kreevich, Mack, Tresh, Hemsley, Dietrich, with Feller on the mound.

Cleveland Indians Chicago Sox Euclid Ave C. C. Slapnicka Chicago Cleveland Knickerboe Weatherly Cf Appling If Keltner Kuhel Boudreau If Solters Trosky Lodigiani Walker Rosenthal Rf Heath

Hemlock Personal And Social Notes

Hemlock notes list weekend visits among families in He mlock area. Roy Tarpley and family from Detroit visited Russell Faires. Connie Mae fell ill with measles and did not return home. Various locals from Columbus Akron Corning McArthur New Lexington Lawerence Gehring and others spent time with relatives over the weekend.

A. C. Eisele Akron Mary Hodgson Renetta Hodgson Carolyn Corning Floyd Faires Detroit John Jaynes Dwight New Lexington Russell Faires Henry Weaver Forrest Dennis

Chauncey Easter Dinner Guests and Visits Across Area

Chauncey hosts Easter Sunday dinner with many local families and relatives plus guests from Athens Newark Columbus and Millfield. Notable attendees include Ruth Cruikshank birthday observance at her parents home and several Stalder Mingus and Channell family members visiting from The Plains Nowata and other nearby towns. A plane ride to Columbus followed by train home was noted for Eric Pa.

Chauncey Grover Patton Millfield William Wemmer Charlies Sanders Sandra Lu Mia Woodrow Patton Keith Wemmer George Thompson Patton Ruth Cruikshank Columbus Luther Cruikshank W. Main St Franklin Stalder Barbara Clarence Stalder Bob Bill Ronnie Donnie Nellie Duddie Stalder Dan Johnson Carroll Tippett Carolyn Herbert Mingus Leslie Mingus Nowata Okla Chesterhill Mae Wade Rose Kendall Lucille Sanders Isabel Bradfield Joe Baldy Eric Corning Glenna Hughes B. FE. Carter Thomas Oliver William Oliver Lawrence Coon Barberton Thomas Betts William Betts Deanville Joe Morgan Mill Dale Channell Mansfield, CO Carrie Channell the Plains Dale

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Meet April 16 in K of P Hall

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 United Mine Workers will convene Wednesday April 16 at 7 p m in the K of P Hall. A birthday supper will be served and members should contribute to the menu. Plans will be made for members to attend the district convention in Gloucester on April 21.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No United Mine Workers K. of P. Hall Gloustter

Chauncey Widow and Family Mourn In Toledo Death

Mrs Everett Ferrel of Chauncey died Easter Sunday in Toledo after gallstone surgery ten days earlier. Funeral and burial held in Toledo today. Parents and siblings of Everett Ferrel attended the funeral in Toledo. Mrs Pearl Lowery of Chauncey was in Haydenville for the funeral of her brother in law George Myers at Saints Church and Haydenville Cemetery.

Chauncey Everett Ferrel Toledo Ben F. Ferrel Frank Ferrel Pearl Lowery Haydenville George Myers the Saints Church Mary Wahl

Chauncey Junior Class presents Brothers of Belinda play

The Chauncey High School auditorium hosts the Junior Class production Brothers of Belinda tonight at eight o'clock directed by Ruth Fiske. The event showcases student actors and theater effort from Chauncey High School.

Chauncey Brothers of Belinda Chauncey High School Ruth Fiske

Local funeral and visit notes from Chauncey area

The record lists attendees at a relative's funeral at Heinlein Funeral Home in Logan including Mr and Mrs Channell and others. It also notes Easter guests in Columbus, visits between The Plains and Athens, a move from Chauncey to Columbus, illness in Chauncey, and weekend visits by Marguerite Morrison from Columbus to Nelsonville and Ruth Cruikshank in Chauncey.

Channell Ervin Channell Bernice Keeton John McLaughlin Heinlein Logan Dana McClanahan the Plains Columbus Branch Liggett Ruth Oliver Athens Ray Oliver George Smith Chauncey Marguerite Morrison Nelsonville Ruth Cruikshank

Bobcats Open vs Broncos in Western Michigan Series

Ohio University aims to challenge Western Michigan State Teachers College after studying the Broncos’ 8 1 victory over Ohio State. Bobcats rely on veteran pitchers Freddie Greiner Cliff Craig and John Minkar while sophomores push in the infield and outfield. Wren Clark and McNerney pace a strong defensive infield as Baumholtz Kish and Silvey vie for the outfield spots with Ray Farroni handling catching duties.

Columbus Ohio University Bobcats Broncos Western Michigan State Teachers College Ohio State Michigan Moundsman Stub Overmire Bucks Hill Overmire Frankie Baumholtz Ernie Kish Frank Silvey Ray Farroni

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