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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

7

Dodgers Reds Split Openers in See-Saw Series

Brooklyn and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with the Dodgers winning 9 1 in the opener and the Reds taking the nightcap 6 2 The Reds stay ahead by a few points while Brooklyn fires back led by Dolph Camilli and Dixie Walker The attendance was 34 908 for the first game and 34 800 for the nightcap, with Frank McCormick and Bill Werber homering for Cincinnati and Lavagetto Werber and Myers keying Brooklyn’s win.

Tips Ui Reveen Dodgers Reds Brooklyn Tex Cameron Dodger Junior Thompson Cincinnati Carleton Frank McCormick Jim Turner Dolph Camill Poston Amer Cleve Peas Os Sean Tote Lon Catia Detroit-Boston Tigers Minick Cleveland Kite Walker Phelps Yanks Camilly Hudson Im—P. McCormick Batleton Corsl Smith Caml F. McCormick Tory Lombardi Johnny Allen Joe Dob Son Mel Harder Cariston Turner Yankees Oding Smith Kener Turner Ahigren Joe Distaggia Charney George Sel Omer Brooklyn Walker Eero Tavagetto Werber OlRune Lavagetto Weber Goodman Wyatt Presawell Thompson Steuek Pressnell Loning Peer Wyatt Pinelli Rearion Goetz Presanell

Standings and results from yesterday’s National League games

Standings show St Louis and Boston leading, with Detroit at Boston postponed. Milwaukee split with Columbus 4 9, Kansas City beat Toledo, St Paul over Indianapolis, Louisville over Minneapolis. Schedule lists Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis. several games noted.

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Milwaukee and Columbus Edge In First Game Tense Opener

Milwaukee outbatted Columbus 11 to 4 in a chaotic first game with Corbitt and Herring leading swings, Powers homered for Columbus, Repass and Walker drove key scores, and Sturdy and Barrett held the line as pitchers. The contest featured three three-bag hits, stolen bases, and a late rally by Columbus, finalizing 9 4.

Milwaukee Corbitt Peck Abernathy Columbus Bucher Walker Jones Cooper Dorad Hitchcock Repass Shere Barrett Engile Sturdy Sabernathy Walls Powers Balle Herring Sherill Marrow Blueholder Sherrith Biacholder Sherril Ring Sherrill Molenda,ohinson Peters Curie i Ath Coibi Henkion Enelake Beard Etonca Brecheen Sheesh Bowers Nate Edington

Play Ground Improvement Starts in Glouster Today

Grading on three playgrounds and tennis courts begins in Glouster after a council meeting last week. Sites are Urbancrest No 6 District and the south end. Misses Rachel and Jane Murray will supervise playground periods and council discussed radio interference with Hocking Power Co. Officials will visit later. Council also reviewed Crawford Theater wreckage and relief orders with Trimble Township trustees to grant Glouster authority. Unemployment desk lumber requested. council authorized purchase.

Glouster Urbancrest No. 6 South End Rachel Jane Murray Pla Murray Hoffman Hocking Power Co Crawford ‘Theater Hines Chauncey Chauncey ‘Corporation Trimble Township J. R. Sands Council

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Glouster Social Notes recounts Mrs WIllian Stephenson hosting a shower for her sister in law Norma Richards Guinther with 35 attendees and gifts. It also lists local residents with brief mentions of travel, visits, and relatives including Rev F G Boroff and family, Miss Virginia Pride, Miss Nina Brunton, Bob Ochs, and others visiting Cleveland, Cincinnati, Athens, and Uniontown over the weekend.

Slousthe Willian Stephenson Richards Guinther Norma Thompson Louster FG. Boroff Herbert Boroff Georgia Dayton Frank Paul Boroft Tr. E. Richardson Cincinnati Virginia Pride Jane Fay Cleveland Joe Meade Athens Meade Harry Linscott Clay Angle Jimmy Uniontown Angle Henry Angle Nina’ Brunton Columbus Nick Brunton Bob Ochs Grace Ochs

Breezing With Briez By Eddie Briez

The column blends boxing and baseball notes with playful asides about Baer Galento Louis Godoy and Lou Gehrig. It mentions wrestler Man Mountain Dean enlisting, Charles Reilly as guest star, Billy Conn denying a move to Hymie Caplin stable, and fans rooting for Bucky Walters. Also notes Leo Durocher and Dodgers uniforms, and oddities like Stanley Ferens walking few batters, Michigan chartering planes for California game, and Louis changing a tire on the way to a boxing tourney.

Eddie Brietz New York Jersey Baer-Galento Louis Godoy Lou Gehrig Yankee Man Mountain Dean Army Billy Conn Johnny Ray Hymie Caplin Bucky Walters Leo Durocher Dodgers Michigan California Jo Louis C. Y.C

Thomsons record at Scioto Country Club exhibition match

Five under par 67 by Jimmy Thomson of Chicopee Felix Mass leads the Scioto Country Club course record during an exhibition round in Columbus. Thomson paired with Horton Smith against Bobby Jones and E A Dudley as Jones and Dudley win the match and proceeds go to the Red Cross. Smith shot 72.

Columbus Jimmy ‘Thomson Chicope Felix Mass Scioto Country Club Horton Smith Bobby’ Jones EA Dudley Bach Jones Dudeley Hwa Red Cross Smith

New Cardinal Pilot Faces Headaches in Return

A chaotic view of Billy Southworth's return to manage the St. Louis Cardinals amid league moves. The piece notes tense shifts as the pennant race tightens with Brooklyn and Cincinnati in chase, Cubs pounding Boston and Phillies snapping a losing streak as the American League shows uneven action.

Pymma Press Sports Billy Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Billy Rochester Aseayith Boeing Ray Blades New ‘York Giants Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Aput Reds Cincinnati Brookyn Chicago Cubs Boston Hugh Mulcahy Osing Phillies Pittnchnurgh Pirater Ike Pearson Cy Blanton New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Washington Senators White Sox st.Louis Browns Athletics Asker Walter Judnich Roy Culenbine Johnny Berardino

Kaws and Millers Dominate Early Baseball Standings

A national baseball snapshot shows Kaws and Millers leading, with six teams in contention. Indians, Minneapolis, and Kansas City trade blows as Toledo, Louisville, and Columbus push midtable. Pitching honors go to Milnar, Walters, and Frey while Dornebrook captains Ohio State’s 1941 baseball squad.

Guy Wanless Wins Minu tes Tournament at Athens CC

Guy Wanless captured the minutes tournament at Athens Country Club over the week end. Notable results include 207 Waivene ht 108 Run Rothoskie and Art Smith tying for several low net positions with Stend fl, while TR Roy and Paynter posted strong scores. George Lantzwart placed fourth in low net. rol Lift claimed first high net. Michell, Bromine Kempton, and Bil Drake also posted notable scores in the round matches as directors prepare for the finals by Sunday June.

Guy Wanless Athens Run Rothoskie Art Smith Stend Fl TR Roy Paynter George Lantzwart GE. Michell Bromine Kempton Bil Drake Finabedot

Lawson Little Wins Open Crown in Playoff at Cleveland

Lawson Little defeated Gene Sarazen in a dramatic playoff to win the 44th National Open at Brookland, finishing 70 to 73 in the playoff after a final round 73. Little rallied from behind, birdied early, and, aided by Sarazen’s late surge, secured the title with a steady back-nine to clinch the crown.

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