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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1942
Page
7
The New York Yankees extended their lead after sweeping a doubleheader from the Chicago White Sox, while the Brooklyn Dodgers dropped two to fall further back. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 17 with a 14th homer as New York stayed hot.
Logans beat De rmont Store 7 2 and 5 1 at IO University Field to complete a sweep. Marshall pitched well for Logans yielding three hits in a first game capped by Rundell’s homer. Searles started the nightcap for De rmont but Logans woke in the fifth to pull away and claim both ends of the twin bill. Logans, in second place in the City Softball League, improved to 16 wins against three defeats.
Rollie Hemsley, released by the Cincinnati Reds, caught both games for the New York Yankees as Bill Dickey rested with a shoulder injury. Hemsley was signed as a free agent after Buddy Rosar left for a civil service exam in Buffalo, leaving the Yankees with a catcher shortage. Ed Kearse was optioned to Newark.
Cincinnati Reds split a home stand with the Syracuse Chiefs and Giants, winning the opener 6-3 before a 4-3 loss in the nightcap for a 6–7 mark. Rookie hits sparked the day, and Vander Meer and Adams pitched in the doubleheader. Francisco Segura won his sixth Eastern Clay Court tennis title.
NEA Service profile of Joe DiMaggio discussing his recent batting slump in baseball, comparing it to a mean summer cold that will wear out. He notes adjustments, media criticism, and the idea that solid contact will drive base hits, with references to his swing and tips from Ty Cobb.
Summary of multiple games with American and Association results. New York defeated Chicago 9 2 and 12 0 while Cleveland beat Boston 10 7. Detroit edged Philadelphia 2 1 and St Louis defeated Washington in another sequence. Other scores include Indianapolis 4 Columbus 3 and 5 3 with baseball action in Milwaukee, St Paul, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Louisville games noted.
New York sports column updates readers on boxing prospects in Arlington Classic for Bless Me and rivals, notes Red Burman's punch on Tami Mauriello, discusses Yankees pennant run, and ends with a trivia riddle about a manager scoring six runs in a nine inning game.
The Cleveland Indians beat Boston twice at Fenway and trimmed the deficit to one game behind the Red Sox for second place as they head into a 15 game home stand against the world champions. Mel Harder earned a 4 0 victory in the nightcap with three hits.
The list shows top players by category from multiple teams. Gordon of New York leads batting with 344 runs Williams of Boston 75 runs and 88 RBIs. Spence of Washington has 116 hits while Williams has 19 home runs. Borony of New York leads pitching with 91. Reiser of Brooklyn tops runs and Reiser 12 stolen bases. Medwick 106 hits. Mize 70 RBIs and 64 runs. French of Brooklyn 110-1 wins.
Recreation Director Harry Lac key announces second round games for City Softball League with matchups including Davis Lunch, Beckleys, Sportsman Grill, Franks Place, Athens Lawyers and Logan's Book Store. An exhibition basketball game will follow Tuesday at 7 p.m. on outdoor courts. A complete eligibility list for the second round is due Tuesday night at 6:30.
Indianapolis defeats Columbus 4 to 3 as Poat secures the win and Roe takes the loss. Key players include Blackburn, Gleeson, McCarthy for Indianapolis and Antonelli, Young, Lukon for Columbus with multiple hits and RBIs, in a game lasting 1 hour 53 minutes.
Roy Paynter topped the Class A field with a net 69 after a 37 on the last nine. Hammy Olde was runner up with 72, Don Barstow 73, and a three way tie for fourth among Charley O'Bleness George Schwartz and Steve Wilson at 75. In Class B Lawrence Worstell shot a net 66 to win, Alva Morison 75 was second, with Tom Hoover and Don Barr tied for third at 73.
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