Baseball trades reshape 1941 rosters in major moves
In the winter trading season major clubs reshaped lineups with Brooklyn Cleveland and the Giants among early winners. Dodgers Larry MacPhail and Leo Durocher pursued a pennant, adding Joe Medwick Kirby Higbe and Arnold Mickey Owen while Giants add Gabby Hartnett and Joe Orengo. Reds ship Lew Riggs and Eddy Joost in a flurry of deals as Pirates fail to land pitchers and gauge Russ Bauers and Johnny Gee.
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Reds
Tigers
Brooklyn
Giants
Cleveland
Phillies
St. Louis Browns
Larry MacPhail
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Flatbush
Joe Medwick
Kirby Higbe
Brooklyns
Arnold Mickey Owen
Hil Mancuso
John Pintar
Owen
Babe Phelps
Floyd Pep Young
Lew Riggs
Orengo
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago
Bob Bowman
Joe Orengo
Frankie Frisch
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Russ Bauers
Johnny Gee
Paul Waner
Stu Martin
Chicago Cubs
Jimmy Wilson
Bill Myers
Jim Gleeson
Bobby Mattick
Myers
Eddie Joost
Baseball Trades Shape AL Outlook as Season Opens
The American League trades shuffle as teams reshuffle rosters. Frankie Pytlak moves to Boston to pair with Foxx, while Cramer exits to the Senators. Cleveland gains Desautels and Walker to bolster the outfield, and the Tigers bolster with McNair. The Yankees lean on their farm system for a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Campbell
George Stainback
Eric McNair
Dick Bartell
McNair
Yankees
Cleveland
Tribe
Gee Walker
Senators
Boston
Walker
Jim Bagby, Jr
Bagby
Joe Dobson
Johnny Allen
Ben Chapman
British Relief Tilt Sponsors Hunt Stadium
The East West Shrine football charity game rotted in controversy as the New Year’s clash, played in San Francisco, faced amateurism questions. Alan Mowbray on behalf of British War Relief seeks Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles to salvage profits for the English cause amid player cash-offer allegations.
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Los Angeles
Shrine
San Francisco
Memorial Stadium
Alan Mowbray
British War Relief Association
Southern California
Gilmore Stadium
Ralph O. Chick
Coliseum
William Coffman
Crippled Children’s Hospital
College Basketball Scores Recap From Western Kentucky and Opponents
Western Kentucky Teachers edged Ohio State 57 55 while Creighton 42 led against Illinois 45 and Kansas 41 beat Kansas State 29 41. Loyola Chicago 40 defeated Purdue 41 and Indiana State 28 fell to Oregon 51. Santa Clara 43 DePaul 39 and Columbus St Marys 47 over Cosh octon S. H. 25.
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Ohio State
Creighton
Ohio
Illinois
Kansas State
Kansas
Loyola
Chicago
Purdue
Indiana State
Oregon
Utah
Santa Clara
DePaul
Columbus St. Marys
Coshocton S. H
Casey Defeats Menacher Twice in Hartford Wrestling
In Hartford Ireland’s Steve Casey defeated Boise wrestler Sammy Menacher two falls to none in a best of three at a wrestling meet.
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Hartford
Conn
Steve (Crusher) Casey
Ireland
Sammy Menacher
Boise
Covert Ice Team Seeks Games in Glouster Area
The Covert Ice basketball team from Glouster seeks competition both at home and away. For game bookings contact Jim McLain in Glouster, Ohio.
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Glouster
Jim McLain
City League Cage Seed Announced
Games scheduled tonight in the Athens City league at East Side gym include 7:00 McBees versus Acme Dry Cleaners 7:45 High School Faculty against Buckeye Cafeteria and 8:30 Pepsi Cola versus Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Gym
McBees
Acme Dry Cleaners
Buckeye
Pepsi-Cola
Standard Oil
Fair Grounds to Reopen Under Civic led bid
New Orleans oil magnate William G. Helis funds a syndicate to resume racing at the Fair Grounds from a civic motive and not for profit. An auction halted after bidders offered $460 000 for equipment and a $525 000 option on site. Sylvester W. Labrot Jr plans to head the group as a salary free effort to preserve the historic venue and stage a premier race meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
William G. Helis
Fair Grounds
Sylvester W. Labrot, Jr
Maryland
New Racing Association
Sunday Creek Dam Project Is Revived in Jenkins Letter
Glouster New Year’s Eve gatherings at 58 Spring St. featured cards and dancing. The annual pot luck supper drew couples including Mr. and Mrs. Easley, Mr. and Mrs. Heiskell, Mr. and Mrs. White, and others in a festive scene.
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Sunday Creek
Jenkins
L. E. Richardson
Robert Bulloch
James Bulloch
Jack Turner
Harold Kittrell
Charles Harper
Ann Dennison
Bill Welch
Thelma Ley
al Craft
New Year Party At Ross Home Opens With Guests
Mr and Mrs Alex Ross hosted a New Year watch party for their son Norman at Greens Run. Guests included Paul Van Dusen Frank Manning and many relatives and friends from Cleveland Millfield and Millersport. Agnes Brooks announced her March marriage to John Haver.
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Alex Ross
Norman
Ross
Emma Love
Frank Manning
Paul van Dusen
Cleveland
Floyd Ayers
Anna Louise Ervin
Lucille Ervin
Betty Simmons
Mary Ayers
Rosalee Ann Mingus
Enid Fae _ Love
Bernadine King
Imojean Tate
Ethel Vamos
Mary Burdett
Elizabeth Mingus
William Vamos
Johnnie Murray
Joe Toczik
Mike Newsad
Phelix Yankowski
Lewis Yankowski
Walter Zukowski
Wendell Mingus
James Mingus
Michael Danko
Millfield
Glenn Brooks
Gene
Agnes Brooks
John Franklin Haver
Millersport
Agnes
Mr. Haver
Haver
Lancaster
Miss Brooks
William Murvey
Ethel Davis
Chicago
Lewis Murvey F
Saulte Ste. Marie
Mich
Andrew
Ethel
Elizabeth
Johnnie Murvey
Billie Vamos
Enid
Modic
Church of Christ elects Sunday School officers
GLOUSTER Bishopville Church of Christ has elected Sunday School officers Superintendent Herman Jones assistant Dwight Smith secretary Mary Margaret Milhoan treasurer Mrs Miles Kasler pianist Mrs Charles Pedicord assistant Norma Jean Kasler Teachers will be chosen Sunday.
Surveys Made in East Branch Valley for Flood Structure
Congressman Jenkins informs Mayor Williams that Huntington district engineer Falkner reports all reservoir field investigations including dam sites surveys and core borings are complete and studies underway to assess flood control value for Sunday Creek and Hocking Valleys. Glouster hopes additional storage can be added at reasonable cost.
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Glouster
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Williams, Sr
Sunday Creek
Captain Falkner
Huntington
W. Va
Hocking
Churches Announce Services in Glouster
Glouster Rev J A Thompson of the Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule with 9 30 a m Sunday School led by M M LeFavor and John S Blower in charge. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Epworth League meets at 6 p m. Minister’s theme America’s First Line of Defense. Evening service at 7 o clock The Meaning of Worship. Attendance goal 100. Also doctrinal sermons by C B Tigner beginning Sunday morning on The Church of Christ, with The King Who Lost His Crown as evening topic. Bible School at 9 a m under new superintendent Homer Vian. Juniors at 6 p m midweek devotional Wednesday 7 30 p m The Christian’s Trust.
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the Church of Christ
Homer Vian
New Year Visitors Reported at Local Homes
Glouster residents Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride visited Rockland on New Year’s Day as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholas. John Kinney of Columbus visited Miss Lalia Danford. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hoon and daughter Marilyn of New Marshfield. Miss Virginia Pride spent New Year’s Day with friends in Dayton. John Beshara of Cleveland stayed with his son Charles this week.
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C. A. Pride
Rockland
Charles Nicholas
John Kinney
Columbus
Lalia Danford
M. E. Hoon
Marilyn
New Marshfield
Virginia Pride
Dayton
John Beshara
Cleveland
Charles
Bobcats Fall to Western Kentucky in Lopsided Road Loss
Ohio University suffered its second defeat in as many games, 57 to 41 at Western Kentucky State Teachers. Frankie Baumholtz led Ohio with 18 points, Towery had 17 for the winners as WKST thoroughly pulled away after a 28-18 halftime margin.
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Bowling Green
Ohio University
Western Kentucky State
Bobcats
Evansville
Ind
Frankie Baumholtz
Towery
OHIO o. # a
Baumholtz
Fc Ang i
Freeien
Woodard
Nina
Iwncus
Buckeyes’ new lineup energies pay off in Creighton win
Ohio State rose from four straight losses to a 55 42 victory over Creighton after coach Harold G Olsen shuffled the lineup. Sophomore center Roger Jorgensen led with 20 points while veterans Mickelson McLain and Goss provided bench support. Next up is Michigan at Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Creighton University
Harold G. Olsen
Jim Mickelson
Jack McLain
Bill Goss
Roger Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Creighton
Bucks
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Township Sets Commodity Hours in Glouster
The Board of Trustees of Trimble Township announces new hours for commodity distribution at the township building in Glouster. Beginning Saturday January 4 1941 commodities will be issued from 9 a m to 3 p m. Residents with town bills must bring or mail them to Clerk J L Altman Jacksonville during the month the bills are due.
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Glouster
New Books Arrive at Glouster Library in December
December circulation at Glouster library reached 2 843 books with 61 late items returned. New Year’s Day dinner hosted by Mrs Isaac Chappele ar and Wesley Sanborn of Nelsonville Rt 3 for multiple guests at Glouster.
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Glouster
Fred Brown
Isaac Chappelear
Wesley Sanborn
Nelsonville Rt. 3
Sam McClelland
Clyde Price
Greens Run
Chester Sanborn
Mackie Wallace
Bessie Wallace
Tommy Sanborn
Ray Wallace
Revival to Begin at Trimble Methodist Church
Special evangelistic services start Sunday evening January 5 at 7 30 led by Pastor Charles E Palmer. Additional nightly sessions will follow through the week at Trimble Methodist Church with the same leadership.
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Trimble
Trimble Methodist Church
Charles E. Palmer
Legion Auxiliary asks return of tableware by Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary asks members to return borrowed tablecloths and dishes to the Legion Hall by Saturday. A signed Button Gwinnett pendant, once linked to the Declaration of Independence, was historically valued at $28,000.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Button Gwinnett
Breezing Along with Briezs and Boxing Notes
Eddie Brietz surveys sports chatter from New York and Philadelphia. Ducky Pond may face Yale upheaval this week while Joe Louis trains near Mount Vernon before a Red Burman bout. Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler will spar in the Inquirer's Golden Gloves finals. Frankie Kovacs sends gifts to girlfriends and Red Blaik moves to West Point on Jan. 15.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Boston
Ducky Pond
Yale
Joe Louis
Mount Vernon
Red Burman
Florida
Giants
Reds
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia Inquirer
O'Connell
Jimmy Dorsey
Frankie Kovacs
Red Blaik
Dartmouth
West Point
Greasy Neale
Pittsburgh Steelers
George Martin
Aldo Spoldi
King Levinsky
Los Angeles Open Begins With Heavy Field at Rivy Jera
Golf's top players start the four day Los Angeles Open at Rivy Jera Country Club chasing a $10,000 purse. The 16th annual event marks California's winter links season and drew most leading professionals in the nation.
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Los Angeles
Far West
California
Rivyjera Country Club
Boston College Star Endures Ills After Sugar Bowl Win
Boston College star Charlie O Rourke, hero of a 19 13 victory over Tennessee, declares he would rather teach than pursue pro football. He endured a hip blow and skin scrapes, played with sickness from salt tablets, and plans to return to Malden High School as a teacher and coach if offered.
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New Orleans
Slim Charlie O'Rourke
Boston College
Tennessee
Charlie
O'Rourke
Chicago Bears
Malden
Mass
Boston
Strikes to Spare in Bowling Strategyby Freddie Fischer
In spare bowling, move across the alley to hit pins on the opposite side, use deflection for far apart pins, and practice speed and angles. The piece notes a straight ball can still spare well, with skill improving scores and a hook bowler can learn accuracy. Ames, Iowa reports Laverne Lewis named ISU football captain for next season as seventh lineman chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Fischer
Kegler
Ames
Iowa
Laverne Lewis
Iowa State
Stanford Pacific coast champs roster update
Seven members of Stanford's Pacific coast champion football team were part of last year's eleven that won one game tied one and lost seven.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Stanford
Brown Would Attract Stars To Ohio State
Reports say Paul Brown as coach could lure top Ohio athletes and even Ivy League stars to Ohio State. Coaches and fans push for Brown after Francis Schmidt’s resignation. board meeting to name Schmidt’s successor expected soon.
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Brown
Ohio State
Columbus
Paul Brown
Ohio
Ohio State University
Massillon
Bucks
Tom Toms
Francis A. Schmidt
Buckeye High School
Ohio State Athletic Board
Schmidt
James Robinson
Canton
Ohio High School Coaches Association
Vinton County Court Notes Highlights and Records
Divorce petition filed by Edith Ellen Nelson against Bruce Nelson on gross neglect. Promissory note suit Ora Murray vs Lillian and Joseph Thompson. Marriage license issued to Holland White and Opal Billiter. couple wed Christmas Day. County finances report weekly prepaid sales tax $204.87, yearly total $11,338.31. Jurors to be drawn Jan 10 for January term. William Braley charged with stealing chickens. bond set at $300. Real estate transfers listed. Draft board reports 8 volunteers and 164 classified, 38 in 1-A. 582 questionnaires issued. 62 men examined.
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McArthur
Edith Ellen Nelson
Bruce Nelson
Ora Murray
Lillian
Joseph B. Thompson
C. O. Chapman
Holland White
New Plymouth
Opal Billiter
Vinton County
William Henry Braley
Wellston
Homer Mason
L. W. Horton
Elk Township
Sam Mills Et al
Frank Mills
Jackson
John Mills
Jackson Two
Luther R. Allen
John R
Hilda Bagley
Hamden Corp
Meda Holdren
Iva McAfee
Knox
Abe Trout
Alonzo Carsey
Dr. Chamberlain
Old Kyger Personal And Social Mention
Arlene Spurlock visits Rio Grande while attending school. Sunday School Builders Class hosted by Mrs. Howard Shuler with family and friends. Christmas visits include Mr. and Mrs. Rathburn with Bert Scott family. Glenn Rupe and daughter Donna return to Huntington after a week with Ben Rupe. Edward Roush visits Ted Roush in Addison. Grace Sisson and Marvin Thomas marry on December 20. Earl Jenkins and son Larry visit Arthur Jenkins. Dale Mulford and family dine with Mary B. Rupe. Wayne Kelley and Henry Legget of Pittsburgh visitHoward Shuler.
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Old Kyger
Arlene Spurlock
Rio Grande
Garfield Searles
Howard Shuler
John Rathburn
Bert Scott
Glenn Rupe
Donna
Huntington
Ben Rupe
Wendell Roush
Ted Roush
Addison
Grace Sisson
Marvin Thomas
Earl Jenkins
Larry
John Reese
Gallipolis
Arthur Jenkins
Dale Mulford
Mary B. Rupe
Rgger
Faye Thomas
Wayne Kelley
Henery Legget
Pittsburgh
Mae Smith Open heads 1930 Los Angeles Open field
The 15 year LA Open golf event begins with veteran Mac Smith dominant in past years with four wins and nine money finishes. Two-time winner Light Horse Harry Cooper Lewis Diegel Horton Smith also posted six or more showings. Jimmy Thomson led best score at 273 in 1938 with about 3500 dollars prize. Jerry Mitchell notes Yankees cuts and BC's Charlie O Rourke shines in bowl game.
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Mac Smith
Harry” Cooper
Mac
Cooper
Leo Diegel
Horton Smith
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Edish Deleon
Don Sanders
NEA
Service
Monte
Pearson
Frankie Pytlak
Rollie Hemsley
Pytlak
Gene Desautels
Indians
Jimmy
Gerald Walker
British Relief Tilt
Hunt Stadium
College Western
Wolverine Ietetredy
Prc
Athens City ‘B’ Bowling League
Riley
Boggs
Manning
Finsterwald
Graves
Smalley
Eagles— A. Smith
White Er
Friedberg
Young Aon
Schwartz Ence
Hill Top Texaco— Sands
Russell Ewer
Tucker
Brooks
Clover Farm
Redington
Erwin
East Branch Valley
W. Kentucky
Buck
Breezing
Brietz
The
Veteran Boxers’ Association
Jimmy Blumenstock
Fordham
Helen
Vinton County Court
Kyger
Clark Shaughnessy
Jerry Mitchell
New York Post
Peggy Hopkins Donce
Charlie O'Rourke
Goodyear
Mickle
Roy
Corner State & Mill
Athens, Ohio
Gael
Athens, Q
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