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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

7

Three Twin Bills Slated With Phillies

Cincinnati's Reds and Philadelphia Phillies begin a three day doubleheader sequence after rainouts. Whitey Moore and Junior Thompson top Reds' pitching plans as they seek wins against Walt Beck and John Padgany. Historic notes include Charlie Root's 199th win and key defensive plays shaping the game.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Chicago Pittsburgh Whitey Moore Junior Thompson Walt Beck John Padgany Beck Podganny Phils Thompson Bucky Walters Walters Stan Hack Jake Mooty Erickson Charlie Root Root Mooty Jim Turner Cub Hack Dom Dallessandro Mike Frank McCormick Bill Werber Cubs Cavarretta Augie Galan Bob Sturgeon Lonnie Frey

Standings Update From Early Baseball Scores

Baseball standings show multiple games across leagues with teams including St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Detroit Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee and scores for each pairing. Notable results include Milwaukee at Kansas City six innings enabling KC to catch a train and several two to eight run games across the board.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee National Club Ww. Pet T. Louis New York O Phi Indianalis

Old-Timers Lead Dodgers in Strong Baseball Roundup

The piece recalls Hooper Speaker and Lewis as the classic Yankee outfield trio and praises their fielding. It also covers pennant races with the Dodgers, Cardinals, Giants, and Browns. highlights pitching by Wyatt, Higbie, and White. and notes Cleveland and Boston standings as the season nears its end.

Yankee Boston Hooper, Speaker Lewis Wyatt Kirby Highe Associated Press New York Outield Henrich DiMaggio Keller Red Sox Hooper Speaker Ruth Combs Meusel

Record Field On Hand for Shoot Classic

Vandalia opens the 42nd Grand American Trapshoot with seven national titles at stake. W S Golden Jack Bruns and C E Heaton led the handi cap at 98 of 100 as darkness fell. Karl Maust won the 16 yard open with 200 straight and 241 entries challenged last year.

W. S. Golden Columbus Jack Bruns Wood River Ill C. E. Heaton Fairfax Iowa Karl Maust Maust

Thelma Fay Conrad Receives Gift Purse From Hawaii

Chauncey resident Thelma Fay Conrad received a purse sent from Hawaii by her brother Franklin Conrad who has served there the last eighteen months. Franklin is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Conrad of West Main Street.

Chauncey Thelma Fay Conrad Hawaii Franklin Conrad Carl Conrad W. Main St

League Leaders Across The Major Baseball Circuit

Batting leader Williams of Boston hit 405 runs DiMaggio of New York led in runs with 112 and 112 runs batted in while DiMaggio also topped with 169 hits. Keller of New York led home runs with 29. Spear Koeanen of New York had 114 stolen bases.

Columbus Myatt Bucher Teichbeemn Sanders Haas E Marshall Jones Walker Brumbelee Ina Ornes Becher Cee Cuillen Torti Oneen Ed Stevens Harshney Christman Marcum Nccewene Repass Saunders Toledo Nahem Brumbeloe Itcher Weaver Boyer Worsham Hooper Speaker Lewis Walter Perry Johnson Tom Henrich Joe DiMaggio King Kong Keller DiMaggio New York Boudreau Cleveland Travis Washington Heath Keller Case Spee Koeanen

Marriage Solemnized in Chauncey at Minister's Home

Pearl Douglas of Shade and Helen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Smith were married Saturday afternoon at the Chauncey home of Rev Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ. The couple used a single ring ceremony and were unattended.

Chauncey Pearl Douglas Shade Helen Smith Ray Smith Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ

Breezing With Briezt Highlights From Baseball and Racing Circles

New York column notes Jack Dempsey opens a three month circus tour in Bluefield West Virginia. Col Matt Winn guest of honor at Saratoga for a reunion with past Juarez racing associates. NCAA wrestling champ Howard Johnston earned a dairy husbandry PhD from Penn State. Hal Trosky linked to headaches amid Cleveland Indians links. Victor Lombardi shows pitching promise in Johnstown. Hank Bunowski cited for Camp Upton team success. Eddie Lukon impresses in majors debut. Connie Mack says only his son Earl could succeed him.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR Eddie Brietz New York Jack Dempsey Cole Brothers Circus Bluefield W. Va Matt Winn Saratoga Juarez Mexico Howard Johnston N.C N.C.A.A. Rasslin Penn State Dodgers Victor Lombardi Johnstown Camp Upton Hank Bunowski Tigers Sam Connie Mack Don Richmond Williamsport Army Reds Eddie Lukon Knoxville Mebbe Bey Lukon

Bob Feller Beaten Again as Tribe Drops To Third Place

The Indians lost 8-2 to Chicago as Feller gave up 10 hits in seven innings and fell to 10th decision. Milnar also lost in relief while Ted Lyons scattered 10 hits for the White Sox. The defeat drops Cleveland to third place, a fraction ahead of Boston, as Washington faces Gromek in the opener of a home stand.

New York Yankees Bronx Brooklyns Pirates Chicago Cubs Kirby Mhigbe Whit Wyatt Brooklyn Ernie White Mort Cooper Higbe Braves Wyatt Phil Masi Cards Pittsburgh Bucs Long Lon Warneke Phillies Shibe Park Sarrup Bill Terry Cincinnati Reds Bill Cubs Bucky Walters Charley Root Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Bobby Feller Ted Lyons Moose Solters Sox Buck Newsom George Caster St. Louis Buck Bob Feller Tribe Steve Gromek Washington Gromek Flint Senators Ken Chase Redskins Lou Boudreau Hal Trosky Chicago Boudreau Lou Bob Feller al Milnar Milnar Clint Brown Ray Mack Edgar Smith

Coon and Rutkoskie Tie in Pony Tourney at Athens

Gene Coon and Rich Rutkoskie shared top honors at the Athens Country Club Pony Tournament with net 70 after revised handicaps produced the highest scores yet. Coon posted an 86 gross on 18 holes, Rutkoskie followed with a 75 gross and 70 net, while Bob Nelson, John Newcomb, Dr. L. E. Butts, B. T. Grover and others chased in a high scoring, drama filled event.

Gene Coon Rich Rutkoskie Athens Country Club Coon Rutkoskie Bob Nelson John Newcomb Dr. L. E. Butts B. T. Grover W. H. Oldfield Dr. Butts Grover Newcomb Jim Boden L. D. Nelson

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