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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

7

Mitchs Musings on Umpire Baiting by Managers and Players

Mitchs Musings surveys baseball’s umpire baiting in major leagues with quotes from Dan Parker and John Kieran. The piece notes on-field ejections at the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field and argues managers initiate most disputes, suggesting eight managers form a temporary umpiring staff.

Dan Parker New York Daily Mirror John Kieran New York Times Parker Giants Reds Polo Grounds Walter Brown Jimmy Wilson Ebbets Field Leo Durocher Dodgers Kieran

Feller Eyes 30 Wins and Strong Strikes Pace

Cleveland pitcher Robert Feller, with win number 20 and seven weeks left, could become the first since 1934 to reach 30 victories. He has 194 strikeouts, far ahead of his 1939 pace, and remains a dominant figure for the Indians as they chase the Tigers in the pennant race.

Harry Grayson NEA Service Cleveland Robert William Andrew Feller Jerome Herman Dean Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Feller Iowa

Birds Break Even in Reds Cardinals Twin Bill

Cincinnati Reds suffer a double loss to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 and 3-1 as Frank McCormick struggles at the plate. Mort Cooper blanks the Reds in game one while Len Warneke tames them in game two. Bucky Walters aims for win number 17 against Max Butcher as Pittsburgh visit looms.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Frank McCormick Bucky Walters Max Butcher McCormick Reds St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Mort Cooper Bill Werber Cooper Mike Ernie Lombardi Paul Derringer Cards Len Warneke Jim Turner Dodgers St. Louis Beogre Slaughter Koy ES Aeiei Orengo Indianapolis POA Lombardi Barrington Goodman Zientara Arnovich Galatzer Mycr Bol Beatie DO Berger Keeevanene Beggs Prichard S.necate Barrett Myers Columbus Bucher Walker Lombardi Moore Jones Sturdy Frey F. McCormick Barton St. Repass Bee Louis Hitchcock Derringer Tichacek Sunkel Melton Dera C. Barrett Padgett Mize Joost Moers St. Sherrill Pringer Don Harrington Blackburn Triplett Bar- Brown Berger C. Owen Iascavaase Grengo Marion Warneke Arencuente eCormick Garrington OjZientara Gaistzer bLomberdi Seek B. Gee Onan Scenne Cgambio O Ciccomdo French Turner cRan Arion Pg Fhanneman Shi Oes Peepers Jones Frieda Shields Mabel Swartz Frieda Currens Brown Olas Hazel Luman Barton Grace Burchfield Olivia Barstow Erma Geary Brecheen lies—Pinelli Reardon Goetz Lenii Louise Potts Eine Bers Emma Gabriel Eva Smith Concock F. Barrett J Brack Pasek Harrin Dorothy Ee Zientara Flora McHarg Mabel Harrington Ber Swartz Bessie Moore Coger Coop Lennner Hamilton Wevere Louis Umbus Sherrill Maggie Smith Grace Aera Pottuck Burchfield Sybil Dicken Louise F. Barrett Botts Minnie Gabriel Dessie Sic Silte White Kles Adrian Moore Imogene Caloff Curlee Nettie Shields Helen Chris- Tehan Tian Gladys Shields Donna Jean Gabriel

Bob Feller Seeks 30 as Indians Hold Off Tigers

Bob Feller aims for his 30th win as Cleveland battles Detroit in a tense stretch drive. The story recalls Feller's sensitivity after a Boston jab by Vitt and a backlash that led him to march on Alva Bradley's office, with support from peers who defend the pitcher against the manager's crack.

Bob Feller Indians Tigers Cleveland Feller Vitt Boston George Selkirk New York Joe Gordon Red Sox Alva Bradley Oscar Vitt

Lower Plains Bible Class Meets With Frieda Shields

Logan James McConnell was released from the county jail after paying a $100 fine and costs in mayor s court for an intoxicated driving charge. The text also lists various baseball batting and pitching leaders from multiple teams, including Radcliff, Williams, MecCosky, and Foxx, across American leagues.

Lower Plains Frieda Shields Reese Brooklyn Fitzsimmons Radcliff St. Louis Williams Boston Greenberg Detroit MecCosky Boudreau Cleveland McCosky Finney Foxx Case Washington Newsom Logan James G. McConnell

Gibson Wins Golf Meet at Athens Country Club

Tom Gibson topped Class A medal play handicap with a 71 net at Athens Country Club over the weekend. Bob Littler was runner up with 72, Carl Nanna 73, and Joe Thackeray, Roy Paynter, and Joe Seipel tied for fourth with 74. Russ Dean led Class B with 70, Alvie Morrison 71, John Kircher 72, and Duke Hayes 75. Quarterfinal matchups begin in the Club Championship with Gardner vs Algeo and Littler vs O Bleness among others. semifinals set for flights three and four.

Tom Gibson Athens Country Club Bob Littler Carl Nanna Joe Thackeray Roy Paynter Joe Seipel Russ Dean Alvie Morrison Jacksonville John Kircher Duke Hayes Robin Gardner Nelsonville John Algeo B. T. Grover Charley O’bleness Rich Rutkoskie Littler- O’bleness Ed Algeo Carl Clifford Dr. C. N. Sanders Millfield Neil Thomas

Chauncey District Social Highlights Visits and Bridge Club

Mrs. Eleanor Sharick of Millfield visited relatives in Danville while Dorothy Daugherty joined her to Newark to see Anna Lulu McNabb. Bertha Sanders hosted a Friday night bridge with May Howard Pauline Gillespie Ida Hill among the guests. high scores noted for Gillespie and Helen Sanders. Next meeting slated at Mrs. Helen Sanders home. Also social evenings for the Horns of Salem and Carbon Hill, plus M. R. Headley visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Hawk in Lancaster and recalling six years as a Palmer House student.

Eleanor Sharick Millfield Allen Haskins St. Louis Bar Rice Danville Ohio Pauline Gillespie Helen Sanders Lizzie Patton May Howard Margaret Simpkins Elizabeth Patton Bertha Sanders Mae Howard Ida Hill William Horn Billie Horn Salem Arlene Carbon Hill F. H. Staffinger Chauncey Lewis Champlin Converse St

Gossip and Games Batter New York Sports Circles

The column teases owners, families, and players amid baseball and tennis chatter. Mike Jacobs delaying Dodgers purchase, a famed tennis clan rumored for Reno, and Deacon Bill M Kechnie’s Brooks leading by about ten. Mentions Connie’s christening of bleachers and Eddie Plank Hall of Fame push.

New York Mike Jacobs Dodgers Reno Brooks Deacon Bill M’kechnie Old Connie

Idle thoughts on season ends and sports chatter

A collage of sports musings notes possible managerial moves for Buddy Lewis with Washington farm clubs and mentions tennis star Alice Marble dining with press tied to coach Eleanor Tennant. It also references Rice courting Gill 200 pounds of trouble after a Duke decision and a map note about Mackville relocation.

Buddy Lewis Washington Alice Marble Eleanor Tennant Rice Tke Gill Duke

Rabbit interrupts Laurinburg baseball game chase

In Laurinburg North Carolina two black teams halted play to chase a rabbit that ran onto the field. A center fielder fielded the rabbit with his glove and his team was declared the winner.

Laurinburg N. C

DiMaggio Sees Brother Dom as Future Baseball Great

Joe DiMaggio predicts his brother Dom will become the greatest of the DiMaggio brothers in baseball if given time, highlighting a family legacy in the sport.

Joe DiMaggio Dom DiMaggios

Tribe Tigers Clash In Cleveland Tie for First Place

Cleveland and Detroit meet in a key AL showdown after a split doubleheader with St Louis left the Indians and Tigers tied for first. Bob Feller aims for his 20th win against rookie Joe Gorsica as Cleveland’s offense flashes power, including Hal Trosky his 20th homer and a late rally to force the split.

Cleveland Detroit Indians St. Louis Chicago Bob Feller Joe Gorsica al Milnar Tribe Willis Hudlin Hal Trosky Johnny Allen Brown al Smith Browns Roy Weatherly Lou Boudreau Trosky Weatherly Jeff Heath Boudreau Ken Keltner

Logan Men Attend Cincinnati Games

At least three local railroad men traveled to Cincinnati to see the Cincinnati St. Louis doubleheader, which the home team lost. Those from here were James McNamee Bell Miller and Norwood Standiford.

LOGAN Cincinnati James McNamee Bell Miller Norwood Standiford

Riggs Beats McNeill For Eastern Grass Courts Title

Bobby Riggs defeats Don McNeill 6-2 3-6 7-5 6-4 to win the Eastern Grass Courts final. Gardner Mullay and Henry Prusoff edge McNeill and Frank Parker 6-4 6-3 19-21 6-2 in doubles. Alice Marble beats Helen Jacobs as Jacobs loses her bid for another national crown.

N. Y Bobby Riggs Don McNeill Don Gallery Ruby Robert McNeill Bobby Gardnar Mullay Henry Prusoff Frank Parker America Blond Alice Marble Helen Jacobs

Baseball scores and upcoming games from coalesced matches

A compilation of baseball results including St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, and Washington with varied scores. Also lists Association and AMATION results for Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Toledo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Kansas City, and schedule for Tuesday across multiple cities.

Danning New York Frey Cincinnati F. McCormick Herman Chicago Ross Boston Mize St. Louis National Club Rooklyn Newark Pittsburgh Philadelphia American Club Cleveland Detroit Washington Kansas City Brooklyn Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Willkie Campaigner Visits Chauncey Family

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cunningham and daughter Wave lene host Cecil Cunningham born and raised here before moving to Los Angeles. He is touring coast to coast for Wendell Willkie and plans to be in Elwood next Saturday for the Willkie homecoming and acceptance speech.

Chauncey Cecil Cunningham Wavelene Los Angeles Calif Vint Cunningham Ellis Ave Wendell Willkie Elwood Ind Willkie

Saints sweep Blues in doubleheader to boost playoff bid

The St Paul Saints swept a three game series from Kansas City to move into a high playoff position in the American Association. They won 5 1 and 2 0 as Minneapolis swept Milwaukee in a twin bill 6 5 and 10 3. Louisville and Columbus also posted wins as standings shift. The Joshua tree note appears as a botanical aside.

Associated Press St. Paul Saints American Association Shaughnessy Kansas City Kansas City Blues Saints St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Blues Milwaukee Columbus Millers Birds Indianapolis Indians Toledo

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