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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1941

Page

7

Dodgers Rout Reds for Eighth Straight in 13-2 Victory

Dodgers hammer Luke Hamlin for home runs by Lonnie Frey and Frank McCormick as they win their eighth in a row, scoring 13 runs on 12 hits while holding the Reds to two in a dominant pennant chase. Joe Medwick adds another homer with a man aboard, and Cincinnati shelves Vander Meer, with Brooklyn matching pace atop the National League standings.

Dodgers REDS Luke Hamlin Frey McCormick Hamlin Cincinnati Reds Lonnie Frey Frank McCormick Cincin ‘Nati Mikman Jim "Turner Gene ‘Thompson Whitey Moore Thone Joe Medwick Johnny Vander Meer Doders St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Boston Bees Chicago Cubs Sebby Sisti Bill Crouch Brooklyn Philadelphia Kirby Higbe Phils Pittsburgh Cleveland Indians Phi Athletics St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Lefty Gomez Yanks Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Thornton Lee Joe Kuhel Detroit Tigers Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox John Gorsica Tigers Ted Williams Jim Tabor AL Smith Werber Sem Goodman Indians Joe Gleeson Lombard Cleveland St Louis Ray Joost New York Tamer Cincinnati Mack Gene Desautels Boston Smith Weatherly Thompson Bea Eatherly Dou- Hatching Philadelphia Bhoble and Keltner Mattick de. Towle Murray Brooklyn Tid Sautels Reese Chieny Rgt Howell New Fort Lou Boudreau Medvtck Lavagello Detroit Camilli Ib Philadea Philadel Wasdell Mecos Cosemart Mosea É ‘Owen Johnson Pete Chapman Harlin Siebert Farner Indianapolis Trayes Suder Hutchings Columbus F. Chapman Minneapolean Besse Gleeson aColling Medwick Lavagetto Fort Milwaul Walker F. McCormick Keltner Arart Heving Thomy Logan Bowse Phinelphia Chaps Suder Ayes Philip Esman Heiser Dean Jemith Kerna Aitcher— Smith Bevan McGowan Quinn Griswedd Griime Michael Craig Minkar Hess Hornstein Ruler Mlakar Heisler Leonard Fing Craig Les Haller Heisier George Bist Clark Arroni Wilson Letton Jes Wesleyan Ohio Brudwick Kish McNer- Parr Ney Munroe Fox

Walker Knox Title Scrap Ends in Draw

In Columbus the Ohio heavyweight crown bout between Jack Walker of Columbus and Charles Knox of Dayton ended in a 20 round draw. A sequel is planned with talks of a June outdoor engagement in Dayton. Walker led early with hard punches and Knox rallied late to salvage a draw before 2767 fans and $4222 in receipts.

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Bobcats edge Ohio Wesleyan 5 1 behind Craig pitching

Bobcats pitcher Craig allowed only three hits and struck out 11 to lead Ohio University past Ohio Wesleyan 5 to 1. The Bishops pushed a single run in the first, but Craig dominated the rest, with Ernie Kish making a key play and Mettugh driving in crucial runs. The Bobcats broke the tie in the fourth and added three more in the eighth to seal the win.

Mitch Cliff Craig Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Jack Minkar Miami Redskins Craig Uff Wesleyan Buttermore Fle Ernie Kish Hamilton Frstman Butter Smore Kish Bob He Laler Radle Mettugh Ohio Silvey Schlee Mettugh Frank Baumholtz Baumholts Helsler Harkins Betzel Mellugh Melugh Mt. Third. “Farront Munroe Minkar Farront Wren Schi A Harkins McHugh Farrent Ff Betzel Buttmore Hugh Hace Baurbottz Oy Strakary Helter Ernie Lombards Anton Christoforidis Johnny Romero St. Louie Ernie Vigh Steve Mamakos Washington Larry MacPhail Pimlico Leo Durocher James A. Farley MacPhai Yanks Farley

Breezing With Briez by Eddie Briez

A bustling column mixing boxing news and sports gossip. Fritzie Zivic awards total earnings after eight fights and Bay View’s Santa Anita win heads to Belmon t Park for a Toboggan debut. Mentions include DiMaggio Russo Rizzuto Crosetti and others, plus notes on Ernie Lombard and boxing results.

Eddie Brietz New York Fritzie Zivic Bill Terry Chicago Billy Herman Bay View Belmont Park Oklahoma’ Aggies John Drohan Boston Traveler Yankees For DiMaggio Marius Russo Phil Rizzuto Frank Crosetti

Weatherly Stars as Indians Beat Athletics in Big Win

Roy Weatherly again proves a big man for the Cleveland Indians as he hits and fields strongly. The Indians rout the Athletics 14 to 0 behind Weatherly's timely power and key plays at center field, with Lester McCrabb and Ken Kelner contributing in relief as the defense and offense click in a dominant performance.

Roy Weatherly Indians Cleveland Bey Inormy Weathery Hay Ote Phinugg Roy Rane Lester McCrabb Peckinpaugh Ton Eager

Boxing results from three regional bouts in 127 and 129 1 2 ounce classes

In Philadelphia Al Brown stopped by Wilkes-Baruch Ja. Larry Jeffra at 2:27 of the second. In Providence Bobby Ivy outpointed Larry Bolvin after 10 rounds in Hartford. A scheduled eight round bout in New York between Antonio Fernandez and Eddie Pierre was declared no contest in the fifth by referee Steve Hamas.

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U. Business Professional Women's Duckpin Scores

Ducks shelling of opponents leads to a shutout year in league play with pitchers posting numerous blankings. The piece notes higher shutouts in the American League and hints at crossover success in football and basketball, with Jack Fiack from Mississippi as a cited sophomore amidst scattered sports references.

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Athens County Track Meet Set For Friday at Ohio U Stadium

The 21st Athens County track meet is scheduled Friday at Ohio University stadium. Romans of Stewart High seek another win as locals chase records in 17 events split for boys and girls across the day.

Athens County Ohio U. Stadium George Giyer Ohio University Stadium Stewart High School Ohio U W. H. Herbert Rome

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