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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

7

Wyatt Delivers Ninth Inning Run In Dodgers Triumph

Whit Wyatt singled in the ninth to lift the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Ebbets Field, preserving a game and a half lead. Earlier, St. Louis beat Brooklyn 7-3 as both teams vie for the NL pennant. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, and Detroit also posted wins or splits across the league.

St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Cardinals St. Louis Dodgers Wyatt Howard Pollet Peewee Reese Mickey Owen Leo Durocher Durocher

Baseball Standings And Scores From The League

Summary of American and Association standings with multiple results. Entries include St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati over New York Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York Cleveland Washington Detroit and other city matchups with innings noted.

St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Williams DiMaggio tTravis Washington Travis Keller Case Kubel Gomez

Nelson to Play in Ohio Open Golf Tournament

Byron Nelson plans to defend his title at the Ohio PGA Open in Cincinnati with a 72 hole medal competition at Losanteville course. Field includes Billy Burke Al Espinosa Rodney Monday Johnny Malutic Bob Shreve and Doug Hill. Maurice J. McCarthy Jr. leads the amateur entrants from Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Byron Nelson Nelson Toledo Losanteville Billy Burke Cleveland

Courtney Family Reunion Set for Sept 1 at Logan Park

Annual Courtney family reunion scheduled for Monday September 1 at Rachelmacher Park in Chauncey. Jennie Courtney of Chauncey serves as secretary of the organization.

Chauncey Courtney Rachelmacher Park Logan Jennie Courtney

Birds Stretch Lead to 8 1 2 Games in A A

Harry Kelley a right handed pitcher who won 16 games last season for the Minneapolis Millers defeated Toledo Mud Hens 5 0 on five hits in the second game of a doubleheader. Toledo won the first game 4 2. Kansas City swept Louisville 11 9 and 7 4 to pull even for third. Columbus widened its lead over Louisville to 8 1 2 with 21 4 and 8 1 in a twin bill at St Paul. Murry Dickson notched his 19th win as the Red Birds thrashed the Saints. Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 8 7 and then 12 9 after a big fifth inning.

New York Chicago Cleveland Boston St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Association Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Harry Kelley Minneapolis Millers Toledo Mud Hens Millers Red Birds Saints Red Kress Murry Dickson Bergamo PO Klein Marshall Haas Repass Sanders Ween Walker Mion Dickson Wells Abejma Nox Newsome Bell Lf Fox Waeewnne English Cronin Stumpf Williams Foxx Wwe Schleuter Kress P ‘Doerr Wee Ewene DiMaggio Gryska Pytlak Smith P la Spence Sloat Harris Pa Herring Boudreau Klein Heath Bejma Dickson Keltner DiMag- Kress Gio DiMag- Sloat Rimes L. Newsome Grimes Bell Itcher Bmith Bagby Arris Columbus Desautels Milnar Grieve Quinn Marshall McGowan Gabler Doerr Knox Peacock Ee Bell Johnson aPytlak Renee Stumpf Schlueter Peters Lanahan Weatherly Shall M Wan Quinn Robin Gardner Nelsonville Grover Gardner Coon

Yankees benching regulars signals pennant mood in New York

Joe McCarthy openly drops two regulars after pennant win saying they earned a short layoff. The National League race looks taut to the last minute as clubs speculate on managers and jobs for next season. Detroit hints at axe work if Tigers fail to reach first division. Cleveland writers label the club Peck's Sad Boys.

New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Larry MacPhail Dixie Walker Whit Wyatt

Jones and Ryder Cuppers draw golf crowd and Bobby triumphs

Golf fans packed the stands as Jones' team and Ryder Cup contenders clashed and Bobby claimed victory before a crowd of about twelve thousand. Other notes include Derby winner Whirlaway earning forty five grand, Al Schacht skipping the World Series for Hawaii, and a proposed Howard Jones memorial possibly in the Rose Bowl. Lou Novikoff may be recalled by the Cubs after Milwaukee finishes its schedule, while Heinie Manush faces umpires across the Piedmont League this season.

Jones Bobby Dodgers Joe Whirlaway al Schacht Hawaii Howard Jones Milwaukee Lou Novikoff Cubs Brewers Lou Heinie Manush Greensboro Umps

Indians Top Red Sox Twice in Lights Game Doubleheader

The rejuvenated Indians, winners in four of five, beat Boston 4 to 3 and 5 to 2 in Cleveland's final night game. Bob Feller aimed for win number 22 with Charley Wagner as the opponent. Milnar earned win No. 10 and Smith No. 9, while Ken Keltner hit his 20th homer.

Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Boston Feller Charley Wagner Roger Peckinpaugh White Sox Red Sox al Milward Mickey Harris al Smith Earl Johnson Milnar Smith Ken Keltner Tribe Lou Boudreau Jeff Heath Joe Cronin Harris Sox Jim Bagby Big al Stan Spence

Baseball leaders listed with stat titles and top players

Roy Weatherly's bat figured prominently in the five runs which gave Smith his victory. Ted Williams, leading hitter of the American League, got only one safe blow all day a single off Milnar.

Roy Weatherly Smith Ted Williams Milnar

Courtney Family Reunion Planned for September in Logan

Annual Courtney gathering set for September 1 at Rachelmacher Park Logan. Organizer Jennie Courtney coordinates details for family event with local community involvement.

Coon and Grover To Meet For Country Club Crown

Leslie Coon will face veteran B. T. Grover in the Athens Country Club championship final after defeating Rich Rutkoskie 5 and 4. Grover beat Dr. Robin Gardner 11 and 9, showcasing a blistering third round to pull clear. Grover reached the final by defeating Jack Fulton Art Smith John Algeo and Gardner. Coon defeated John Swanson Floyd Wolfe and Rutkoskie.

Coon Grover Athens B. T. Grover Leslie Coon Rich Rutkoskie Sholes Rich Rutkoskie Jack Fulton Art ‘Smith John Algeo Gardner John Swanson Floyd Wolfe Brad Powell

Former Dover Resident Is Victim of Auto Accident

Chauncey report notes Gerald King son of Joe and Fannye King suffered serious injuries in a Hollywood car crash last week. His right leg was broken between the hip and knee and his left shoulder was broken. He is hospitalized at Good Samaritan in Los Angeles.

Chauncey Gerald King Joe Fannye King Hollywood Calif Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles Gerald Chauncey- Dover

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notices

Chauncey District sees Naomi Mullins attend a home demonstration class in Trimble for slip covers. Georgia Ellen Mullins visits Columbus, staying with Vaughn Droz and Ruth Mullins. Nora Galloway’s name omitted from a Chauncey party guest list. Dale McNabb returns from NYA work in Carrollton to Chauncey. Harold Childress visits with wife and two children from Dayton. Mary Agin Markle and her children visit Chauncey from Columbus. Lois Ann Shafer, Columbus employee, spends weekend with Chafer parents in Chauncey.

Chauncey Naomi Mullins Trimble Georgia Ellen Mullins Columbus Vaughn Droz Ruth Mullins Nora Galloway Deanville Clifford Koon DeWitt Walker Fred Agin High St Lois Ann Shafer Carl Shafer Ellis Ave

Trimble Group Holds Meeting at Church

Annual picnic gathering of the Shelton Missionary Society at Trimble Church of Christ was held in the church social rooms. Birthdays observed for Hazel Raber, Eileen Leake, and Iris Pettit. Guests Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey attended. Members present included Mabel Danford, Jane McClelland, Wahneta Orme and son Delmer, Eva Gooding, Joanne Gooding, Zoe Herrold, Pearl Christman, and Gertrude Rainey.

Chauncey Shelton Missionary Society Trimble Church of Christ Hazel Raber Eileen Leake Iris Pettit Gilbert Courtney Mabel Danford Jane McClelland Wahneta Orme Delmer

Daughertys in Cleveland for Father’s Major Surgery

Mrs. Dorothy Daugherty and daughter Carolyn Sue traveled to Cleveland for several days due to the critical illness of Dorothy’s father, George Rees, who underwent a major operation at St Lukes Hospital. His condition is favorable. Elwood Daugherty joined them for the weekend trip home.

Chauncey Dorothy Daugherty Carolyn Sue Cleveland George Rees St. Lukes Hospital Elwood Daugherty

Dale McNabb Returns Home From NYA Job

Dale McNabb who worked in NYA duties at Carrollton for three months has returned to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McNabb in Chauncey. He is the eldest son of the couple and is presently in service.

Chauncey Dale McNabb NYA Carrollton Ernest McNabb

Redlegs Sweep Double Bill Against Giants

Brooklyn and St. Louis win two games from the Giants in a doubleheader as Cincinnati Reds surge near the top. Vander Meer and Beggs split the opener while Elmer Riddle notches a fourth straight victory in the nightcap. Craft helps with a six-run burst as Werber and Frey homer.

Redlegs Giants St. Louis Brooklyn Deacon Johnny Vander Meer Joe Beggs Elmer Riddle Bucky Walters Harry Craft Bill Werber Lonnie Frey Gene Thompson Reds Bill McGee GENGE Cuvnornn Carpenter Annaessee Wittig Adams Cincinnati New York Hale Werber Craft Frey Young Hartnett Jurges Lombardi Moore Danning Ott Walters Joost F. McCormick Bartell F. MelCormick Rucker Vander Meer Beggs Aeggia Ye Eer

O Bleness Wins Se lective Golf Tilt at Athens Country Club

Charles O Bleness wins the Se flective 12 hole Class A event with a net 39 2 3 at Athens Country Club. Gene Coon takes second with 41 2 3 and Paul Beckley third with 42 2 3. Four players tie for fourth at 43 2 3: Grover Conkey Covert Blower. In Class B Merle Kerr leads with 40 2 3, Dick Noble second at 43 1 3, C W Gross third at 43 2 3, John Newcomb fourth at 44. Coon defeats Mitchell to win the fourth flight. Conkey meets Nelson in the second flight final next Sunday after advancing past Beckley and Barstow respectively.

Charles O’bleness Athens Country Club Gene Coon Paul Beckley B. T. Grover Virgil Conkey B. M. Covert J. G. Blower Merle Kerr Dick Noble C. W. Gross John Newcomb G. E. Mitchell Bob Nelson Conkey Nelson Don Barstow

Ohio Semi Pro Teams Eliminated

Ohio's two entries in the National Semi Pro Baseball Tournament were eliminated. Columbus State Hospital fell 8-0 to Worcester Norton’s after a six run first inning. Lancaster Anchor-Hocking Glass lost 4-3 to Brackenridge Allegheny Ludlum Steel for their second defeat.

Wichita, Kans Ohio Columbus State Hospital Worcester Mass Nortons Columbus Lancaster Anchor-Hocking Glass Brackenridge Penn Allegheny Ludlum Steel

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