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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

12

Reds Aim To Extend Streak Against Cardinals

St Louis hosts Cincinnati as the Reds seek a fifth straight win after a four game surge. Paul Derringer faces Bill McGee. Bucky Walters blanked the Cubs for his second straight shutout, while Ivas Goodman lifted his 1941 average to .421 with three hits. Stan Hack led Chicago with two singles.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Reds Paul Derringer Cincinnati Fiddler Bill McGee Ivas Goodman Stan Hack Cubs Bill Werber Walters

Taylor Ridge Social Notes Detailing Local Gatherings

Taylor Ridge group members hosted a stork shower for Mrs. William Bulstrom at the Canter residence with prizes awarded to Mrs. Olbers and Mrs. Bryon. Several families and friends from nearby towns attended services, dinners, and farewells, with visits from Columbus and Greens Run residents.

Taylor Ridge Clyde’ Canter Gearld Bryon Ladies Aid Society Canter William Bulstrom Olbers Bryon Robert Hanning George Herbst James Harrison John Davis Albert Moody Perry Chalfant Fred Olbers John Hooper John Wenger Carl Welling Bryan Dwight Smith Carol Ann Church of Christ Carl Hildebrand Columbus Dora Heffken Fred Heffken Jean June Heffken Clea Glenna Hanning Theda Bryan Nina Kloh Dorothy Wahneta Kempton Leake Mont Davis Mona Jean Clyde Canter Charles Lechner Chillicothe Clara Golding Gearld Bryan

Deepest Pacific Ocean Point Located Northeast of Mindanao

The deepest Pacific Ocean trench lies northeast of Mindanao in the Philippines at about 35 400 feet. The Atlantic Ocean reaches its deepest depth of 28 680 feet north of Puerto Rico.

Pacific Ocean Mindanao Philippines Atlantic Puerto

Hitters Have Field Day in Association

In the American Association action, Milwaukee routed Columbus 15 to 7 after a rough start, using three pitchers as 19 hits powered the win. St Paul topped Indianapolis 7 to 5 with ten hits apiece and five pitchers on the mound. Kansas City edged Toledo 5 to 4, while Minneapolis Louisville was rained out.

Associated Press American Association Milwaukee Columbus Brewers St. Paul Indianapolis Saints Kansas City Toledo

Walker Slams Ball For Indians In Win Over St Louis

Cleveland defeats St Louis 5 to 2 as Gee Walker drives two triples and a double while Ray Mack and Rollie Hemsley add key hits. Bob Feller hurls steady ball in relief, lifting the Indians into a first place tie with Boston. Naymick optioned to Indianapolis. further moves expected before May 15.

Chicago Gerald Holmes Walker Cleveland St. Louis Indians Gerry Detroit Tigers Thornton Lee White Sox Walker al Smith Bob Feller Browns Tribe Boston Louis Johnny Niggeling Ray Mack Rollie Hemsley Russ Peters Roy Weatherly Roy Cullenbine Johnny Berardino

Beantown Sports Scribbles and Boxing Notes

A collage of sports gossip and boxing notes from Boston papers. Mentions Notre Dame vs Boston College recruiting, Frank Leahy, Max Hirsch, Joe Louis ring earnings nearing two million, Tiger weather costs, Vander Meer, DiMaggio in outfield, Tom Hughes, Ouimet Bees ownership, and various lighthearted items from boxing and golf to local scenes.

Eddie Brietz New York Boston Notre Dame New England Frank Leahy South Bend Max Hirsch Wood Memorial Joe Louis Baer Simon Conn Nova Tigers Lynn Waldorf Joe DiMaggio New York Unine Francis Ouimet The Bees Tom Hughes Philly Charlie Grimm Lou Novikoff William Maxwell Michigan State

Broughtons Secure Third at Athens County Pin Tourney

In Athens County last night the Athens City B League Broughton team earned third place in the Sportland Recreation bowling tournament as four more five man squads bowled. The Broughtons join the leaders’ group after a strong showing in the event.

Broughtons Athens County Sportland Recreation Broughton Athens City

Jones Outpoints Delaney in Buffalo Boxing Bout

Clarence Jones from Buffalo wins a 10 round decision over Al Delaney of New York at 180 1 2 pounds. The report notes his victory by points. Also mentions a separate note about the FIRST ILLUSTRATED BOOK, the Book of the Dead, a papyrus roll set from 15 centuries earlier.

Buffalo N. Y Clarence Jones al Delaney New York

Greenberg Ordered to Report May 7 for Induction

Detroit draft order directs Hank Greenberg to report May 7 at the induction center. His departure ends Detroit’s feared home run duo once paired with Rudy York, leaving York as the Tigers’ sole power hitter.

Greenberg Detroit Hank Greenberg Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Yankees Rudy York

League Leaders and New Jersey Boxing Result

American League batting leaders list Travis and Washington with 14 runs batted in by Di Maggio and Doerr. National League leaders include Lavagetto, Camilli, Moore, Owen, and Ott. Perth Amboy boxer Red Cochrane outpointed Rengo Dell in Elizabeth and Scranton bouts.

Perth Amboy N. J Red” Cochrane Elizabeth Rengo Dell Scranton

Standings and results from yesterday's baseball action

New York 5 Boston 4 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 5 Chicago 0 St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 1. American League New York 4 Boston 2 11 innings Philadelphia 11 Washington 7 Detroit 13 Chicago 5 Cleveland 5 St Louis 2 Milwaukee 15 Columbus 7 Kansas City 5 Toledo 4 St Paul 7 Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis at Louisville rain delayed.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh American New York Washington Detroit Cleveland Stuis Association Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Ashington T. U

Milwaukee Beats Columbus In Baseball Tilt

Milwaukee wins 15 7 over Columbus after a midgame surge. Key hitters include Sanders with a home run and two base hits, while Dickinson earns the win and Creel the loss.

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Major League races settle into expected pattern

The World Champion Cincinnati Reds shut out the Chicago Cubs 5-0 as Bucky Walters led a four-game win streak. The New York Giants pace the National League with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bees after a six-run sixth, while the Brooklyn Dodgers blanked the Phillies 4-0. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pirates 3-1 on Sam Nahem's three-hitter, and the Cleveland Indians topped the St. Louis Browns 5-2 behind Bob Feller. The New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-2 on Rizutti’s 11th-inning homer, Hal Newhouser sparkled for Detroit in a 13-5 win over Chicago, and the Athletics an 11-7 triumph over Washington with two Frankie Hayes homers.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Bucky Walters Reds Cubs New York Giants Boston Bees Phillies Whitlow Wyatt Bees Dodgers Pete Reiser Ike Pearson Pittsburgh Pirates Sam Nahem Joe Medwick Cleveland Bob Feller St. Louis Browns Yankees Red Sox Phil Rizzuto Vernon Gomez Charley Wagner Boston Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Frankie Hayes

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