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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1941

Page

7

DiMaggio Streak Nearing Two Months With 55th Hit

Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 55 games as the Yankees beat the White Sox. The slugger, batting .304 when the streak began, has produced 84 hits in 215 at bats, 52 runs, 158 total bases, 54 RBIs, 15 home runs and 58 singles, leading the league in RBIs, home runs and total hits. In the Reds-Braves game, Cincinnati won 7-4 in 11 innings with Frank McCormick driving in the go-ahead run in the 11th.

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Standings Beat Across League Show Big Scores

The American standings show Chicago 7 over New York 1 and Detroit 4 over Philadelphia 2. Cleveland 4 defeats Boston 1 as St. Louis posts 4 against an implied opponent. In the Association Columbus dominates Milwaukee 3 0 then Columbus 8 Milwaukee 2. Louisville and Minneapolis split 1 0 and 11 4, with St Paul 2 over Indianapolis 0 and Indianapolis 3 over St Paul 2. Toledo 2 closes the action with Kansas City 1.

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Zuppke's Illinois coaching future in balance

University of Illinois trustees meet in Chicago to decide Zuppke's fate amid a four option dilemma. They may dismiss Zuppke or Athletic Director Wendell Wilson, retain both, or dismiss both and reorganize the athletic department as the feud surrounding the pair continues to churn after Grange accused Wilson of trying to edge into coaching and later sued Wilson for 50000 in defamation.

University of Illinois Chicago Zuppke Wendell S. Wilson Wilson-Zuppke Wilson Harold Red) Grange Illinois Grange Grid

White Sox End Yankees Winning Streak Behind Solid Win

Chicago White Sox topple the New York Yankees 7-1 to snap a 14 game run as Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to 54 games. Other MLB results include Indians over Red Sox 4-1 and Dodgers 1-0 over Cubs in a pitching duel.

Athens High boys tennis opens Wednesday

Fight names were entered today in the senior boys tennis tournament at the Athens High School playgrounds. First round pairings include Wood versus Poling at 6 pm Ferguson against French at 6 pm Hess versus McConkey at 7 pm and Lewis versus White at 7 pm. Semis are Thursday at 6 30 and the finals Friday at 6 30.

Athens Wood Poling Ferguson French Hess McConkey Lewis White

New Era Seizes Ohio Valley Lead After Dominant Win

New Era climbs to first in the Ohio Valley standings with two wins no defeats after a 20 to 3 Sunday victory over Middleport. Hartford shut out Racine 10 to 0 as Keeton broke his leg sliding into second base and Syracuse toppled Stiversville 5 to 3 ending Stiversville’s eight game win streak. The league schedule lists Syracuse at Racine and Middleport at Hartford Thursday with New Era hosting a Sunday doubleheader against Racine and Stiversville at New Era.

Pomeroy New Era Ohio Valley Association Middleport Bill Walters Searles Racine Red Keeton Hart van Meter Hartford Wolfe J. Gibbs Syracuse Stiversville McNamee Powell

Breezing With Brieux New York Sports Gossip

A collage of boxing and sports gossip includes Bill Jurges returning to the Giant bench, Poffenberger quitting a Washington brewing deal over side work, Ace Parker’s leg healing, Lou Nova and Jim Robinson sparring, and Novikoff's hot hitting run. Other notes mention hairdos, film interests for Gloria Callen, and widespread showbiz chatter.

New York Bill Jurges Baron Boots Poffenberger Prince of

Plane travel aids tennis champion in New York

Don McNeill flew from Dayton to New York landing near LaGuardia Field and reached the round of sixteen at the New York State Clay Court Championships after defeating two opponents in the twilight hours. The defending champion advanced quickly aided by fast transport and strong play.

New York Don McNeill Dayton Ohio Indianapolis New York State McNeill LaGuardia Field

Zivic Wins Welterweight Bout Over Barabara in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia Fritzie Zivic defeated Johnny Barbara by outpoint in a 12 round non title welterweight match. Mancini and Young drew in New York as Belloise outpointed Reid. Savold beat Sarlin in Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Johnny Barbara Chicago New York Lenny Boom Boom

End Fishing Trip by Local Party Returns Home

Chauncey Gilbert Stalder and Miss Marjorie Hickman with Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hickman return to Chauncey and Columbus after a week in Michigan for fishing. They report good catches and pleasant travel. The note adds a tip that water in an automobile engine prevents overheating and keeps it efficient.

Chauncey Gilbert Stalder Marjorie Hickman Nelsonville Lowell Hickman Columbus Michigan

Ohio Amateur Tourney Opens at Inverness Club

The 38th annual Ohio Amateur Golf Championship began at Inverness Country Club with defending champion Bobby Servis of Dayton and Maurice J. McCarthy of Cincinnati favored to win. A field of 148 players started the 18 hole qualifying round as strong opposition loomed from numerous challengers.

Toledo Servis McCarthy Ohio Inverness Country Club Bobby Servis Daytom Maurice J. McCarthy Cincinnati Buckeye

Jackson Pair Take District Pro Amateur Golf Match

Gallipolis reports Mike Heaney and B T Grover of Athens County Club finished just out of the money as Joe Thomas and Bob Stiffler of Jackson won the pro‑amateur preliminary for the Southeastern District tournament. Heaney led individuals with 70. team scoring totaled 69 best ball.

Gallipolis Mike Heaney B. T. Grover Athens County Reppesentatives Joe Thomas Bob Stiffler Jackson Heaney Grover Thomas Stiffler Joe Blanton Dutch Reed Chillicothe Francis Factor Dan Cawley Marietta Joe Baher Bill Cherrington Blanton Reed Factor Cawley

Corning Social Notes and Local Events

Corning social notes report a 10:30 wedding at United Brethren parsonage for Mildred Hoops and George Snowden with Rev. Arthur Shonk wiler officiating. Other items include a car fire injuring John Exenkemper, a Philos Class picnic at Buckeye Lake, Eastern Star party at Mrs. Martha Young’s, Methodist Sunday School picnic at Waterworks Park, WCTU and American Legion Auxiliary meetings, and births of Susan Kay Fleming and Marcia Lucille Heft.

Corning United Brethren Arthur Shonkwiler Mildred Hoops Pearl Hoops Hemlock George Snowden James Snowden Central High School Mansfield Snowden Philos United Brethren Church Lambert Cottage Buckeye Lake

Local Families Visit Across Mantua and Nearby Towns

Mantua residents welcomed the Miskells and their children from Mantua visiting Mr and Mrs Herman Forshach. Howard Pierson and Doris from Echo Oregon joined Paul Leonard Jr. Mr and Mrs Charles Dunlap of Columbus spent the weekend with James and his wife. Roy Thomas called on Blanche Smith at Moore's Junction. George Hodgson of Bellevue visited John Hodgson here and relatives in Henflock.

Lewis Miskell Thomas Miskell Mantua Herman Forshach Howard Pierson Doris Echo Oregon Paul Leonard Charles Dunlap Columbus Dunlap James Dunlap Roy Thomas Thomas Blanche Smith Moore's Junction George Hodgson Bellevue John Hodgson Henflock

Colonels Trim Millers Twice To Gain Lead

The Minneapolis Millers return home after a 10 day East Coast swing with a two game lead over Louisville fading. Louisville swept the Millers 1 0 and 11 4 as Columbus beat Milwaukee 3 0 and 8 2. Jack Bradsher homered for Toledo to beat Kansas City 2 1. St Paul defeated Indianapolis 2 0 then 3 2 in nightcap.

Minneapolis Millers Millers Louisville Tom Sheehan Colonels Columbus Red Birds Kansas City Columbus Millers and Blues Milwaukee Brewers Jack Bradsher Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Indians

Feller Notches 18th Win As Indians Win 100th Career

Bob Feller pitched his 100th major league victory as Cleveland defeated Boston 4 to 1. The win kept the Indians within reach of the Yankees, with Mel Harder to start the finale and Feller, Milnar, and Bagby lined up to face New York in the next series.

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