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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

7

Feller Poised to Join Baseball Immortals Says Del Baker

Del Baker hails Bob Feller as ready to join the pitching immortals after a dominant performance against Detroit. He notes Feller's refined delivery, balance, and mental grit, with reduced elbow strain and improved control. Baker praises Feller's speed, sharp curve, and the batter’s struggle to reach his pitches.

Bob Feller del Baker Harry Grayson Roit Delmar Baker Robert William Feller Detroit Oregon Robert Baker Walter Johnem Iowa Eller Smoky Wood Bob Dixie Walker Charley Gehringer Hank Greenberg Rudy York Cleveland

Plains Defeat Union Furnace In Road Victory

The Plains defeated Union Furnace 18 hits to six as Savage pitched five innings and Nelson closed the last six. Stillwell caught and added four hits in five trips while Nelson also had four hits. Plains meet again Wednesday at The Plains. A small son of Mrs. Louis Johnson recovers from a fall with stitches needed for a chin gash. family guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marshall and Julia Gerber.

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Charter Service Expands to City with Airport

Charter service announces availability for special trips in daylight hours to any city that has an airport. The program aims to offer flexible travel options and easy access for business and leisure passengers.

Lou Gehrig Reflects On Career and Work Ethic

In a candid UP interview, Lou Gehrig discusses his relentless approach, defends his record of pushing through injuries, and says he would repeat his all out effort even if starting anew. He values work above comfort and notes Yankee fans’ support fuels his resolve.

Gehrig Iron Man New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Joe ‘DiMaggio Lou Yankee United Press

Reds Cardinals Open Series in St Louis Meeting

The Reds and Cardinals opened a two game set in St Louis before Cincinnati hosts Chicago for two more. Either Lloyd Whitey Moore or Johnny Vander Meer was set to start against Bob Weiland. Cincinnati released pitcher Harry Wolfe to Durham in the Piedmont League.

ST. Louis U.P Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Lloyd Whitey) Moore Johnny Vander Meer Bob Weiland Harry Wolfe Durham

Views Clash On Durability In Davenport Washing Machine Row

A Davenport housewife sues over a washer bought in 1920 claiming rusted leg failed. The machine, sold by a local company, supposedly washes well but the leg corrosion prompts a dispute over remedies.

Davenport

Doc Prothro’s Phillies Hustling To Fourth In National

MEMPHIS dentist Doc Prothro earns praise for guiding the Philadelphia team amid a misfit roster. The Phillies, with six games played, have won three and tied one, showing hustle in extra innings and close chases in a hostile pennant race.

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Sports Q and A Column Tips From The Athens Messenger

A reader asks about Lee Fohman and the St. Louis Browns timing in 1921 1922 and part of 1923. Another question identifies boxer Paulino Uszeudun born May 3 1899 in Regis Spain. The note describes Bowie Race Track 440 yard home stretch and Havre de Grace 390 yards, then invites readers to mail questions to Sports Fan Question Man in Washington D C.

Lee Foh St. Louis Browns Paulino Uszeudun Regis Spain Bowie Race Track Maryland Bowie Havre de Grace Sports Service Bureau The Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C

10 Days Left In ABC Bowling Meet Leads Standings

Top teams in the American Bowling Congress tournament chase the 3,151 set by Fife Electrics of Detroit as 10 days remain. Markson Furnitures at 3,013 marks third-highest Syracuse history, with changes among the Big 10 leaders in doubles and singles, as 64 more teams join tonight. Eastern fives mix with Texas squads early while Ohioans pace late drives.

Cleveland U.P Fife Electrics Detroit Markson Furnitures Syracuse N. Y Erv Roliff Ollie Rogahn Milwaukee

Dahlgren Faces Bench as Yankees Struggle for Playing Time

Ellsworth Babe Dahlgren, the highest paid utility man for the New York Yankees, sits on the bench as manager Joe McCarthy prepares Tommy Henrich for first base. Dahlgren, versatile at first and third, blames his right handed swing and lefty-inclined parks for limited chances.

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Feller and Hudlin Stand Ready for Indians Pitching

Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt can rely on Bob Feller and Willis Hudlin for the next two games against the White Sox. Johnny Allen offered a hopeful update after a rough start, while Mel Harder remained inconsistent as Cleveland mulls rotation decisions.

Cleveland U.P Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Willis Hudlin Chicago White Sox Iowa Farm Hudlin Johnny Humphries Tom Drake White Sox Feller Johnny Allen Johnny Sox Allen Mel Harder Witt Johnny Whitehead

Chauncey Blue Devils Defeat New Marshfield in Openers

Chauncey Blue Devils beat New Marshfield 21 to 11 at Chauncey on Monday afternoon. Border Day and Kattyon pitched for Chauncey while Stanley and Barker pitched for New Marshfield. Chauncey leaders with two hits each were Jack Smith Kattyon Emil Mingus and Simmer. New Marshfield top hitters with three hits apiece were Shingler Brooks and Carman.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils New Marshfield Border Day Kattyon Stanley Barker Jack Smith Emil Mingus Simmer Shingler Brooks Carman

Elk Trouble Hits Wisdom Ranchers as Elk Jump Hay Stacks

Snow in Wisdom Montana drives elk from hills to the lower country where they strike hay stacks, leaping over barbed wire netting and often injuring themselves or becoming snagged on the wire.

Wisdom Mont

Postal Key Used 105 Years At East Middlebury Post Office

A small key that locks the post office box has served for 105 years. Postmaster Bert G. Peck the 11th custodian since the office opened has held the job for 42 years and treasures the key.

East Middlebury U.P

Eastern AA Clubs Have Slight Edge

Eastern clubs led 16 of 29 games after the first inter sectional series with the West as Indianapolis led the league with five wins in two weeks. Harry Boyles pitched St Paul to a 6 1 victory, Milwaukee beat Columbus 4 3, Kansas City beat Toledo 7 1, and Minneapolis and Louisville were idle as all teams hit the road for Western city debuts.

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Goldberg May Coach at Liu Pitt

Marshall Goldberg Pitt all America back has been offered backfield coach at Long Island University when football becomes intercollegiate next season. Goldberg conferred with Clair Bee and visited spring drills but says no definite decision yet and he graduates in June.

Pittsburgh U.P Marshall Goldberg Pitt Long Island University Goldberg Clair Bee Long Island

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