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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

7

Shute Leads After Open Round as Hogan Sarazen Fail to Soar

Denny Shute outpaced the field with a 69 to lead the National Open after the first round at Colonial Club. Favorites like Ben Hogan Gene Sarazen and Fa Dudley struggled with high scores as players chased a rough opening day, while a large crowd watched the action and expected a 286 to win.

Fort Worth Tex Colonial Club Denny Shute Shute P.G.A Links Vic Ghezzi Harrison Gene Kunes Philaelphia Harold Jug) McSpéden Lawton Little Dick Mertz Jack Ryan Louisville Wer Henry Vom Clayton Heathner Harry Todd Dallas Bunny ‘Torpey Dodson Ted Kroll New Hartford Bill Kaiser Louieville Johnny Morris Tuscaloosa Ala Byron Nelson Paul Runyan Horton Smith Craig Wood Lloyd Margrum Chick Harbert Ben Hogan Gene Sarazen Fa Dudiey John Billy Burke Henry Picard Ralph Guldahl Fas Elimgina

Havens Wins Three Harness Races At Stark County Fair

Havens of Lisbon posted three wins in seven starts as Ohio short stop harness racing resumed at Stark County Fairgrounds after rain delays. Peter Capp, owned by F C Willard, won the 6 1 5 mile classified trot and the one mile classified trot, paying 17.60 and 7.40. Hamilton, driven after Carmichael was disqualified, led the one mile classified pace in 2 09 4 for the night’s best time.

Canton Nmie Havens of Lisbon Marke Ohio Stark County Fairgrounds Havens Peter Capp F.C. Willard Harry Carmichael Jean Hamilton

Columbus Golfer Tops Senior Field

R. A. Bob Stranahan of Toledo shot five over par 77 to lead the 16 hole state seniors golf championship at Scioto Country Club with 122 players in the field. Joe E. Wells of East Liverpool and George C. Selbach of Columbus were tied two strokes back in second place. The event is restricted to players aged 50 and over.

Columbus R. A Bob) Stranahan Toledo Scioto Country Club Stranahan Joe E. Wells East Liverpool George C. Selbach Fof

Schmeling Eyes Return to U S From Greek Hospital

Former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, now a Nazi paratrooper, declares hope for war end and reunion with U.S. links. He recuperates in an Athens hospital from a stomach disorder and Crete combat effects, reporting he shed 25 pounds.

New York Max Schmeling United States Athens Schmeling Crete Harry W. Flannery CBS

Welterweight Bout Headlines Portland Card

In Portland Welch outpointed Ernie gh in a 163 to 1644 bout while in Harrisburg Stanley and Roc key Luciano also fought. Reiser a riot commentary praises Pete Reiser as a versatile Brooklyn center fielder with speed arm and crafty plays.

Portland Coley Welch Erniegh Newburgh N. Y Harrisburg Stanley Wilkes-Barre Rockey Luciano Reiser Pete Reiser Brooklyn

Belmont Stakes outlook keeps Whirlaway as odds on favorite

Whirlaway remains the horse to beat as Belmont Stakes field narrows to about six. Eddie Arcaro will ride the Grey Green Tree Stable favorite with Ben Jones aiming to keep him busy against Trabo Yankee Chance and Bold Irishman, while crowds near 50 000 are expected at Belmont Park.

Whirlaway America Sir Barton Gallan Fox Omaha War Greentree Eddie Arcaro Calumet Farm Belmont Park Whitaway Trabo Bold Venture Ken ‘Ard Kieburg King Ranch Texas Max Hirsch Jones Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Yankee Chance Peace Chance Aqueduct Ben Jones Wwenis Star Thitiaway Chicago Brooklyn Warren Wright

Baseball Scores and Rainy Delays Across Cities

Yesterday's major games showed St Louis and Boston winning while rain affected several matchups. Detroit defeated New York five to four and Boston beat Cleveland fourteen to one. Philadelphia topped Chicago nine to three, St Louis beat Washington four to two. Columbus defeated Kansas City seven to one and Minneapolis tied Indianapolis one. The twins of Indianapolis won four to three over St Paul while Toledo edged an unnamed opponent by three to four.

White Sox Detroit Tigers New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Maneteer Washington Senators St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn America Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo

Indians Pull Off Winless Streak Ender With Milnar Short Start

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 14 to 1 as Milnar lasts just three innings while Boston pitchers toil. DiMaggio and Williams pace the Red Sox with homers and 16 hits overall, and the Tribe breaks a long winless stretch at home.

League Leaders and Standings Mixed From Fragments

The text lists various league leaders in batting pitching and fielding with players and teams like American League leaders York Detroit Chapman Philadelphia and Cromin Boston. It references Columbus West Jefferson Har tage and a three day gun tournament opening at the Columbus Gun Club with Pat Fehrey and other names.

Willam Boston SUNS J. DiMaggio New York D. DiMaggio York Detroit Chapman Philadelphia Cronin Travis Washington Case Waington Feller Cleveland Harbage Columbus Hartage West Jefferson Pat Fehrey North Carolina Ing Ohio Wil

Reds and Phillies Set To Resume Lamplight Game

Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies will attempt to complete the rained out lamplight game under lights. Vander Meer may start with Johnson or Blanton against McKechnie’s choice. Deacon Bill signals a three game rotation.

Philadelphia Ccinnati Reds Philadelphia Philles Johnny Vander Meer Bill McKechnie Silas Johnson Cy Blanton Deacon Bill Brooklyn Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Elmer Riddle Junior Thompson Marke Reds Pilot Phils Deacon Vander Meer McKechnie Thompson Walters Derringer

Breezing With Brietz on Sports Gossip and Fights

Eddie Breen notes Broadway chatter Arthur Donovan missing from Louis Conn bout coverage. Buddy Baer fight summaries. Lu Gehrig tributes grow to 178. Shute praised for guidance on greens. MNF team Dunphy Corum to broadcast Jacobs fights. Sam Tau to stay with Stern on spot fights. Mentions Indians pennant hopes and reopening details from golf and baseball snippets.

Eddie Breet New York Broadway Arthur Donovan Joe Louis Billy Conn Arturo Buddy Baer Lou Gehrig Roosevelt Jimmy Foxx Byron Nelson Fort Worth Bill Corum N. Y. Journal-American Don Dunphy Mike Jacobs Donn-Louis Mutual Sam Tau Bill Stern NBC

Akron Yanks Lead MA Youngstown in opener

Akron Yanks hold an 82 percent lead over second place Youngstown as the Mid Atlantic League opens. They edged the Browns 4 to 3 last night to gain a full game on the pack. Dayton beat Zanes twice, taking the first game 5-4 after trailing late. Charleston swept Springfield in a twin bill 3-0 and 10-2, with Canton’s Joe Patterson pitching seven strong hits for a 7-3 win.

Youngstown Akrons Yankees Browns Dayton Zanes Charleston Springfield Joe Patterson at_Erle Canton Terriers

Social Notes Of Mt Union And Baseball Game Details

Social notes recount University of Wisconsin football call ups under the elective service act. Mt Union social items list guests from Columbus Chillicothe and Columbus visits. The Columbus vs Kansas City baseball game ends 7 to 1 with Moist attendance 9,800.

University of Wisconsin Social Notes Mt. Union

Pennsville Social Briefs From Weekend Gatherings

Local brief highlights visits and hospitality around Pennsville. Families and friends from Chesterhill Columbus Zanesville Malta and Rosseau gathered at multiple homes. births noted Norma Sue to Marion Hickerson and wife. weekend guests included the Penroses and Strode family.

H.C. Dougan Columbus Grant Gilmore Jack Ashley Chicago Merle Abel Zanesville Albert Abel Abel Will Coler Golda van Fossen Emma Wagoner Ralph Wagoner Will Penrose C. C. Penrose Viola Dougan Cleveland Ethelle Strode Vena Barr Jacksontown L. H. Geddes Hazel Clarence Marguerite Brown Todds Bun’ Walker F. M. Wells Malta Township C. 7. Strode Mt. Hermon H.C. McPeak Frren Robert and Andrea Roseeau

Millers Take First Place in Tight American League Race

The Minneapolis Millers moved into first place by a single percentage point as they defeated Indianapolis 3 2 and 6 3 in a two game set. Despite only 12 hits total and two extra base hits the timely hits carried them to the sweep. Johnny Grodzicki struck out 12 in Columbus 7 1 win over Kansas City as Louisville edged the Colonels 4 3. Milwaukee beat Toledo 4 3.

Kaws Columbus Derry Christopher Robinson Metheny Gearhauser Kansas City Walker Bucher Gillenwater Minneapolis Millers American Association Indianapolis Erstwile Johnny” Grodzicki Louisville Art Parks Tex Hughson Colonels Milwaukee Toledo

Blind Bogey Tournament Set At Athens Country Club

Pro Tip Heaney announced the Blind Bogey golf event at Athens Country Club with rounds slated Saturday and Sunday. He reminded players that the Directors Personal Prize event requires all second round play to be finished by Sunday night.

Athens Country Club Tike Heaney Heaney

Jacksonville Social Notes and Holiday Guests

A long list of social visits across Columbus Detroit Carbondale Athens and other towns. Families hosted relatives and friends over the holidays with weekend and Friday gatherings noted. A birth announcement for Linda Mae to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Antle is included with grandparents named. Hawks pay $80,000 go. Blackhawks funded season avoided tax impact, paying about $30,000 to the government.

Mt, Union Willam Chase Col Umbus M.A. Chase Roy Wiseman Chillicathe Andre C. W. Wiseman Mae Wood Columbus Charles King Michigan A. C. Williams Arlene Union Furnace John Nicholson Arthur Largent Jacksonville Elizabeth Meurer Nate Artes Nell McBride Hilla Keran Detroit D. B. Loury Eileen Carbondale Arnold Barberton Mary Nell Mecann Charles Bill Jean Maragaret Virginia Ralph Parks Albert Frank Dunlevy Wilbur Antle Linda Mae John Antle Concord William Rollins Bertha Hill Clarence Davis Warren R. Emberg Athens Waldo Deal Ravenna John Deal Joe Frederick Camp Lee Frank Frederick Frank Pascovitch Mary Perko Steubenville Eli Romick Steve Bendervitch William Hallam Tom Davis, Jr Tom Davis Fostoria Dana Reinhart William Colliton Reenwald Cash Johnson Middleport Wm. Hallam Trimble Dorothy Rasp Richard ‘Church Bill Rasp HAWKS Blackhawks Tay

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