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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
7
The piece notes early firing talk around the Cardinal manager with no obvious successor ready. Raymond Jai Biases cites J Roy Stockton of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as saying unofficial firings typically happen in New York and that the set was fired this time.
A collage of Q A style entries covers disparate sports topics. It notes Purdue studies listing football fatalities in 1930 season, racehorse measurements for Seabiscuit and War Admiral, a bidding game scoring mechanic, and Epsom Derby WWI winners. It also references Cardinals management and a potential 1930s catcher. The tone mirrors a public sports service column with nostalgic era commentary.
Breezing through to his 20th heavyweight victory, Jack Buddy Walker of Columbus Negro stopped Eddie Mader of New York City in three rounds one minute 85 seconds into a scheduled 10 round bout. Mader’s handlers threw in the towel after their protege went down twice in the fourth stanza. Walker weighed 180 pounds.
Pro Cage Seagle has rejected applications from Toledo and Canton for National Basketball League franchises. Two other applicants Milenee and Feeseres were also shut out as the league plans to enlarge its cage team for the 100-4 season.
Jane Zivic of Pittsburgh lasted five rounds as Herschel Joiner of Cincinnati earned a technical knockout in a scheduled ten round bout. Zivic weighed 138 to Joiner’s 136 and absorbed the hammering heat. Also noted: college baseball Ashland 4 Wooster 2 in innings.
Judson Bailey reports the New York Yankees rolling as injuries and illness fade. The pennant contenders stretch to ten wins in seven games, narrowing the gap to first place. Cleveland and Detroit suffer mixed results while Boston and Chicago stumble in ties and losses.
The article notes the eastern clubs playing at home as the association races mirror the 1938 chase with Kansas City and Minneapolis pacing. No games were played yesterday. Western clubs begin a second invasion tonight with Kansas City at Louisville and others, each listing 10 games. The Blues hold a game lead on Minneapolis and seven on third place Indianapolis after a rough first stint.
Western Golf Association sets June 11 entry deadline for the Western Junior Tournament to be held June 2 18 21 in Bristol England. Event open to boys aged 16 to over 20, with notable prospects and local interest highlighted.
National standings list New York defeat Pittsburgh 4 3 while Gleinnat and Boston Brooklyn share 3s. New York 7 St Louis 1 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 0 Washington 9 Detroit 3. Wednesdays schedule shows New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie slated either Johnny Vander Meer or Whitey Moore to start the opener against the third place New York Giants with Carl Hubbell expected to oppose. Vander Meer has endured a string of hard luck as Brooklyn trails in the pennant race. The Reds posted three first inning runs, aided by Frank McCormick's error, while Boston’s Bees fell 3-2 with Lowrellie relief, preserving Cincinnati’s setback.
The Indians, after beating the Athletics 4 to 0, close the gap on Boston with Al Milnar throwing a seven hit shutout for his seventh win. Ray Mack led the attack with a homer and two singles while Chubby Dean kept Cleveland scoreless for three innings.
Milwaukee hosts the 15th annual Central Collegiate Conference track and field championships with six conference schools competing including Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota and Northwestern. Chauncey Cornell meets in city hall. Esther Inss and Ruth Bridgewater noted in social notices.
Federal veterinary officer CHAUNGEY D A Dorgan tests cattle in Dover Township for Bangs disease. Over 90 percent of Athens County cattle have been tested, prompting all others to test. Allen Boudinot of Millfield assists in the work.
UMAUNCEY Trimble Grange met Saturday night in the Grange hall with Worthy Master Allen Joudinot presiding. A good attendance and several important farm problems were discussed. A strong program was led by lecturer Alice Hullipe. Refreshments followed as plans for the annual birthday dinner were announced. Chauncey Mr and Mrs Thomas Fennell hosted Saturday night with cream cake and coffee for guests including Mr and Mrs Jam Foster and children of Ashland Kentucky. Herbert Marry Thompson of Detroit, and Mr and Mrs F Stallfnger of Chauncey attended. The Fennells welcomed Foster visitors for the weekend.
Chauncey-Macon Council No 93 Pocahontas in Millfield will meet Thursday night for nominations and election of officers. After the business meeting a June birthday party will honor members with June anniversaries, followed by a potluck supper.
Mr. and Mrs Preston and son Clark of Hauncey entertained guests on Decoration Day. Attendees included Raymond Rolling and Miss Ruth Lindemare Rose Farm Ohio, Mr and Mrs Wesley Syx, Kenney and June Lee, Mrs Louella Wright and Christine Wiser of Dayton, Rolland Syx, The Plain, Mr and Mrs E 3 Slams, Mr and Mrs Virgil Preston and Ford Huff, all of Chauncey.
Racine notes cover visits and family news from Lester and New Bremen to Mineport and Pomray. A funeral at United Brethren Church, new birth announcements for Rudolph’s son Ken, and local social reports include relatives from Chauncey, Athens Route 4, and Olive Brookins.
Chauncey area residents visit relatives and travel stories mark a weekend. James Gillespie of Detroit spent time with Eben Gillespie's family in Millfield and visited Zanesville before returning via Skyline Road. Ernest Chadwell returned to Columbus after Millfield visits. Delbert Bernard plans to work in Washington DC. Susie Bell of Millfield recovers from a scalded foot. Ervin Fines and family returned from a Virginia Shenandoah trip visiting caverns and sites. Mary Chaves of Detroit had Irene Ikerson as guest. Herbert Chaves is grandson. Harry Thompson of Detroit visited FH Statfinger family. Miss Laurie Laugh Chauncey accompanies them home.
Column cites high baseball salaries and star players like Jimmy Dykes Joe DiMaggio and Bob Feller. Mentions Dodgers attendance 84,518 and 120,000 turned away at a New York game. References Tom Sheehan and Bud MacPhail praising talent evaluator. Notes travel writer Hack Broly and Bees star Dick Cartman. Brief, fragmented recap of 1918 World Series payouts.
Summary of season leaders: American League runs and RBIs led by Finnie and Danning, with top hitters including Pinney Greenberg and Moses. National League highlights feature McCormick, Danning, Laiber and Best. Pitching leaders include McCormick and Mine. Data reflects early-season standings with multiple players tied in doubles and homers across teams Cincinnati Chicago and Boston.
Athens City league announces eight openings for teams as Recreation Director Harry Lackey unveils Wednesday 6 o clock starts for the summer sked. Canton and Dayton feature in upcoming matches as Akron Charleston and Portsmouth Youngstown also vie for standings.
Cleveland AP report notes several golfers revise estimates for the 170 starters at the National Open. Strong play and improved scores at Canterbury reduce expected winning marks to around 285 while accuracy and length show in form. Notables include Hogan and Snead among players shaping early odds as the 77-hole event approaches with a pitching and putting contest opening the week.
Diz Dean, once a premier pitcher, seeks a comeback in the Texas League. Reported plans indicate he would join a team for a trial period, with managers evaluating his effectiveness at minor league level before any major move. The effort includes negotiations and potential conditioning toward a renewed professional stint in baseball.
The association lists results with Pete Scalzo in New York defending featherweight honor against Ray Sharkey while ex-champion Mike Bele aise seeks a win in New York. Len Rodale defeats Jackie Wilson in Chicago. Eddie Simms from Cleveland topples Cyclone Sync in Des Moines. Tippy Lar Jn knocks out Frankie Wallace in Garfield New Jersey in staged bouts across multiple venues.
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