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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
13
Mel Ott homers for the 500th time lifting the New York Giants to a win while the Cardinals and Reds battle for second place. Babe Ruth and Jimmy Foxx are noted as the home run club’s historic leaders in this Associated Press recap.
Ruth’s elbow room at 714 homers looms as Foxx nears with 531 and Ott crosses the 500 mark against Boston. St. Louis and Chicago gridiron results mix with pennant chatter as Pirates beat Cubs 1-0 and Cards slug Reds 19-8. Boston tops New York 7-5 as Washington twins split, while Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee show mixed results in a rugged baseball day.
Philadelphia officials report the Army-Navy game location is undecided with bids under way. New York groups claim the game is secured but Annapolis sources say if not at West Point the match will be held at Municipal Stadium on December 1.
Corning residents share military promotions and awards, including Owen Duffy advancing to captain in India and Edmund F. Nash earning the Bronze Star. The column also lists numerous local visits and travels among families such as Murphy, Stickdorns, Spences, and others across Buckingham, Fultonham, Hemlock, and Akron with relatives in Albion and Athens.
Mrs. Raymond Fife and her son of Middleport and Mrs. Ross Fife visited Mrs. Anna Ward on Sunday. Mr. Hill of Charleston is visiting daughter Mrs. Everett Plantz. Norma Fife of Middleport visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fife. Mrs. George Veith and granddaughter Dorothy Ann Veith visit Toledo and Columbus. Anna Ward visited Rev. B L Darst family of Cheshire. Lonna Herrmann spent weekend with brother Elza Herrmann of Old Kyger. Maria Fife visiting her sow Noss Fife and family.
Detroit veteran Hal Newhouser voices a harsh view of the Yankees, saying other clubs dislike them for luck and swagger. He notes the Tigers face injuries and setbacks yet remain front-runners, while criticizing Yankees support and star power during a tense league season.
Local notes record Mrs Lucy Ped icord and granddaughter Charlene Stump visiting in Bishopville. Various families, including Mrs Charles Mithoan and Mrs Lara Ahle, host or visit kin in the area. Family outings and birthday observances among residents are noted with friends and neighbors stopping by.
Mrs. James Buloch and daughters with Miss Emma Buloch of Glouster spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davis. They celebrated the Davis wedding anniversary and Mrs. Davis birthday.
Cincinnati Bentley post carries defending state and national title hopes into the finals against Cleveland in the Ohio American Legion baseball tournament. Yesterday Cincinnati beat Anesville 5 2 while Cleveland downed Springfield 4 2 for its second win. Cincinnati earlier lost to Springfield 14 3 in the first round.
National leaders include Mel Ott connecting for his 500th homer in a 9 2 Giants win over Boston. Frank Colman and Johny Hopp drive Pittsburgh and St Louis with key hits, while Roy Cullenbine helps Detroit in a late comeback. Holmes tops batting and steals charts, with Cooper leading pitchers. multiple teams share runs and RBI marks.
Toronto report notes Fred Corco ran argues that Canadian pros need fewer Americans in big money events to raise proficiency. Thornhill Golf and Peantry Club hosts the Canadian Open with a 30-man field as Americans draw the main galleries on eve of three day event.
Fullerton’s Roundup recalls Casey Stengel and other giants of baseball in a playful digression about pinch hitting. The piece riffs on famous players and moments, noting how a blank outfield spot on a copy sheet mirrors choosing the right moment to swing.
Freddie Steele, former boxing champion, earns praise for a sergeant role in Ernie Pyle's The Story of G I Joe. The Tacoma native rose from a 1936 title win over Babe Risko to screen success via Preston Sturges on Miracles of Morgan’s Creek and Half the Conquering Hero, marking his first New York visit since 1938.
The world champion St. Louis Cardinals head east for a lengthy road swing to gauge their NL pennant chances. A win over Cincinnati could move them toward second place, though they sit 10 of 24 at Sportsman’s Park and 5 games behind the Cubs with Brooklyn close behind. They start at Pittsburgh, then visit every league city before returning to St. Louis August 31, relying on pitchers Charlie Barrett and Ken Burkhardt.
Fight results list bouts in Buffalo Lackawanna and Elizabeth New Jersey with outpoints and weights. Johnny Green and Charlie Campanella, Teddy Randolph, Jimmy Sherrer, Billy Parsons are named along with their locations and scores.
The Milwaukee Brewers and Indianapolis lead the American Association with 619 marks when rain washed out the third game in Indianapolis. Louisville Colonels beat Kansas City 7 to 3, closing to five games behind. Twin bill in Toledo split as Minneapolis won 3 to 1 and Toledo 12 to 7. St Paul-Columbus game postponed. St Simonds pitched in fifth start. Track star Stellan Walsh retires season after left arm fracture from car crash.
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