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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

9

Aging Veterans Starring For Major League Clubs

Wesley Ferrell 33 pitched Boston Bees to an 8-1 win over Philadelphia as he notched a complete game. Mel Ott led the New York Giants with four home runs in seven games, keeping pace atop the NL. Other veterans like Jimmy Wilson and Fred Fitzsimmons were noted for potential comebacks as spring results shape the early season.

Jimmy Wilson John Ay Cooney Fred Fitzsimmons Wesley Cheek Ferrell Boston Bees Phillies Joe Marty Philadelphia Mel Ott New York Giants Joe DiMaggio Bob Doerr Giants Pieks Brooklyn Dodgers Polo Grounds Bump Hindley Dodgers Young John “ Wittig Kirby High Phils Mel Harder Lefty Gomez Cy Blanton Boston Red Senators Steve Sunden Senators Yanks Evton Turners Moron Cecil Travis Gobles Sox Fon New York Yankees Jets Joe Dintagio Riley J Donald Jor ¢ Gordon Donald Franke Hayes Wally” Moses Tain

Ames Bern Roll of Honor and Local Baseball Recap

The Ames Bern honor roll lists students across grades from First to Twelfth with many names such as Ruth Harris and Jeraldine Hamilton. The article also notes Blake the baseball boss planning to marry Huntington of the Mount Bite League and details a game where Dickson and Gillenwater led Ames Bern to a win over Minneapolis with Barna and Triplett hitting home runs and multiple players stealing bases.

Birds Minneapolis Walker Storti Tichacek Marshall Triplett Rey Jer Barna den Triplett Dickson Hom Thorn Fenner Oma Ite Hina Horn Tin Thomas Blake Sheriff Will Mar Huntington Mount Bite

Old-time stars mix with current bets in sport notes

A wild collage of sports gossip and betting odds spans ex stars, club moves, exhibition plans, and radio ties. Billy Herman bats for Dodgers, Pepper Martin shines on the coast, and Simon goes on air to discuss classical music while various players, teams, and venues appear in quick, unsorted vignettes.

Eddie Breet New York George Halas Clark ‘Shaughnessy Ralph Jones Billy Herman Dodgers Louisville Pepper Martin Sacramento Simon WQXR Ginny Simms Kay Kyser Texas Christian Connie Nolan Mose Simms St .Mary's Texas Bill McKechnie Bill Stan Frank Yankees Jack Miley N. Y. Post Lady Emma Lafreniere Bill Terry

Colonels Aim For Sixth Straight Win In American Association

The Louisville Colonels showcase sound pitching and tight defense as they chase their sixth straight victory against Milwaukee. Milwaukee had a 4 to 3 defeat in Louisville, with Louisville holding Milwaukee to few hits. Columbus dropped to second as Indianapolis tied them after a 17 to 11 slugfest with Minneapolis. Ray Starrs pitched Indianapolis to a 4 to 2 win over Kansas City, his third mound decision of the young season. St Paul, after a rough stretch, won three in a row by outlasting Toledo 7 to 4.

Sqcee Louisville Colonels Colonels Milaukee Milwaukee Louisville Cole Nels Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Millers Ray Starr Kansas City St. “Paul Toledo

Boxing Roundup of Quick KOs Across Cities

A terse bout summary lists fighters such as Chucano Harvey Duns of Windsor and Irwin Kay Kap of Los Angeles delivering stoppages or outpoints in cities including Windsor Cincinnati New York and Washington. The notes mention opponents like Billy Seward Aldo Spaldi Jackie Wile Joe Sutka and Leo Rodak with weights and outcomes.

Chucano Harvey Duns Windsor Ont Billy Seward Ingomar Mont New York Irwin Kay Kap Los Angeles Aldo Spaldi Italy Cincinnati Leo Rodak Chicago Jackie” Wile , Son Pittsburgh Washington Louis Kia Cocoa Puerto Rico Joe Sutka Detroit

Jockeys Guild Honors Sande at Pimlico Dinner

Baltimore May 10 Jockeys Guild honors Earle Sande noted for Derby wins and sportsmanship. Dinner after the Preakness at Pimlico will recognize his fairness, with Irving Anderson Sam Renick Eddie Arcaro and others on committee.

Baltimore Earle Sande Jockey’s Community Fund and Guild Jockeys’ Guild Pimlico Irving Anerson Sam Renick Eddie Arcaro Johnny Gilbert Harry Richards Leon Haas Don Meade Alfred Robertson Anderson Renick Cere Richards Sandeld Estetching

Three Indians Slated To Be Dropped Soon

The Cleveland Indians plan to trim their 25 man roster within 24 days to meet the May 35 deadline. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh will cut outfield and pitching spots, with Gerry Walker Roy Weatherly Jeff Heath Beau Bell among options. Candidates include Charley Workman Murray Howell Clarence Campbell Joe Krakauskas Cal Dorsett Ken Jungles Nana Andrews Mike Naymick and others. Minor was set to pitch again against St Louis after rain halted the opener. Fred Haney sticks to his pitching plan with Eldon Auker.

Roger Peckinpaugh Gerry Walker Roy Weatherly Jeff Heath Beau Bell Charley Workman Murray Howell Clarence Campbell Howell Joe Krakauskas Cal Dorsett Ken Jungles Nana Andrews Mike Naymick Bill Zuber Indians Fred Haney Brown Eldon Auker

Romans Bow To Marietta In District Track Championship

The Marietta Tigers defeated the Romans 70 to 48 in the Class A District track meet at Marietta. Seven events fell to Marietta as Romans captured several first places but could not overcome the Tigers with seconds and thirds. The Romans won high hurdles and other events but Marietta’s depth carried the meet.

Marietta Home Tigers Rome Ome Chicago Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Wrigley Donald Frisby Marietta Tigers Ohio Logan Relays Delaware Johnny Vander” Meer Bill Lee Cubs

Bobcat Track Hosts Akron Bethany in 3 Cornered Meet

Ohio University welcomes Akron University and Bethany College to the Green and White for the season's only three cornered track meet. Coach Herbert's squad shows early promise, with Kasputis and Wiley among standouts and hopes high for top state times. The meet starts at 1:30 with field events, running events at 2, finishing around 3 to allow attendance at the Ohio U baseball game.

George Geyer Ohio University Akron University Bethany College Ohio A. Thinsdads Wesleyan Ohio ‘State W. H. Herbert Cindermen Ohio U Bcard T Howard Dutt Letterman Bobcat Lt ‘Ogg Matty Kasputis Ea -Craum Paull Wiley Kasput Paul Wiley Athens Herbert Aso Tommy Bare Arial Teres Jim Frie Avin Alma Ohio Hughes Bbue Ohio UA V ‘Iwaukee

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