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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1941
Page
7
Mitch's Musings salutes Craig Wood on finally capturing the National Open after years of near misses. The 39 year old veteran, once sidelined by injury, claims two major prizes amid optimism for his golf future.
Cincinnati Reds seek a three game sweep at Brooklyn as Derringer drives in the decisive runs with a ninth inning double after Paul Derringer won yesterday’s 3 2 victory. Chuck Aleno strains a muscle in right field while Eddie Joost moves to third and Bobby Mattick subbing at short. Wyatt earns his 10th win and fifth shutout in a dozen starts. Clyde Marshall wins distance fly at central casting tournament in Columbus.
Cleveland trounced Philadelphia in a four game sweep to open a day off, moving four games ahead of the Athletics in the American League. Mel Harder won the opener 7 4, Clint Brown the nightcap 8 6 as Ken Keltner and Rolsie Hemsley paced a 10 hit attack. Joe Heving pitched scoreless relief in the finale as Cleveland sent Babich and Ferrick to defeat.
Eddie Algeo and Charlie Bennett tied for top honors in the blind bogey tournament at Athens Country Club over the weekend, each posting a blind of 85. Low net honors were shared by Bob Littler H E Miller Earl Beckley and Art Smith. High net was split by Roy Shirley and Wilbur Daggett. Directors Personal Prize moves into the third round with matches due by next Sunday.
Eddie Brietz surveys sports and local notes from New York and beyond. Auburn may host two football games this fall for the first time since 1930. A former top jockey sues a rival over a $3000 Saratoga debt. Frank Murray contributes a Virginia football jingle. Gehrig’s death draws praise from editors and fans. Several boxing and racing items, plus Craig Wood earns praise for recent form.
National league games show New York and St Louis dominating early matchups with wide scoring lines. American Association action features Columbus over St Paul in eleven innings and Toledo defeating Minneapolis in two games.
The Mahoning Valley Open at Girard begins Friday with Craig Wood expected to compete. A $500 bonus plus prize money awaits him as fields of 200 entries shape the 72hole event, with Johnny Bulla and stars like Ben Hogan Sam Snead Lloyd Mangrum among early entrants.
The Automotive Transport Association of Ontario urged a nationwide drive to cut gasoline use. They asked service stations to close on Sundays and motor transport drivers to conserve fuel.
Banks in the United States fell from 15,287 in 1938 to 15,082 in 1939 amid a banking contraction. Despite the loss of institutions, total deposits increased by over 3 billion dollars, signaling greater funds held in surviving banks.
A compact capture of leading players across categories with teams and high marks. Notables include Nickolson of Chicago anchoring RBIs at 45, Slaughter of St. Louis with 70 hits, Moore of Boston with 6 triples, Ott of New York leading home runs at 14, and Warneke of St. Louis pacing wins with 61.
The report notes the solar system’s velocity of 400 million miles per year toward Vega and estimates a travel time of 560000 years to reach that star. In a baseball box, Milnar and Chapman share stolen bases. Marchildon and Milnar allow most hits. Brown earns the win over Marchildon. Harris and Ferrick also pitched. 3040 attend.
The page lists East and West bound passenger train numbers and times for several lines including Diplomat Daily National Limited and Chesapeake & Ohio. It also notes New York Central South and North schedules and Athens Airways service with connections to TWA at Columbus at 11:30 a.m. 1:40 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Dick Bartell powered the Giants to a double win over the St Louis Cardinals driving in two runs in the ninth inning and homering in the deciding tenth. He added a double and a single in the nightcap as the Giants won 12 to 7. Bartell’s revival forces manager Jurges to reevaluate his bench role. The day shifted NL standings with the Cards dropping to second. Pirates and Cubs results are noted along with AL outcomes including Red Sox, Indians, Yankees and Washington.
A field of 85 players from 11 states tee off for the 18 hole qualifying round of the 12th annual women s western open at Cincinnati country club. Notable entrants include Patty Berg Helen Dettweiler Betty Jameson and others. Babe Didrickson Zaharias will not defend her 1940 title.
The Columbus Redbirds eye first place in the American Association after a near miss to St Paul. They must beat Minneapolis tonight to seize the top rung as Johnny Grodzicki is set to start with Young Joe Hatten. Ray Starr notches win for Indianapolis. Milwaukee and Louisville split. Legal notice follows.
Minnie W Clark files for divorce custody of minor children and other relief against Marcus Andrew Clark in Cause No. 17766 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. Hearing set on or after June 17 1941. John F Newcomb attorney for plaintiff.
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