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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
7
The Reds, after a rough early stretch, have won eight of their past ten to move into first division contention. They climbed toward the leaders, beating the Dodgers in an overseas surge, signaling a shift toward form and resolve as they push for the top.
The Reds snapped their slump as pitchers Elmer Riddle Johnny Vander Meer and Paul Derringer fueled a revival while sluggers Jimmy Gleeson Ernie Lom and Frank McCormick boosted the offense. Rookie Chuck Alene filled in for Werber and sparked a timely surge to lift Cincinnati.
Roys Auto Supply won the opening Athens City Softball League game Monday night defeating Sohio Service 4 to 2. The losers led 2 0 until the fifth when two hits a walk and an error fueled a rally, followed by two more runs in the sixth to clinch the victory.
The Cincinnati Reds push toward third place in the National League with eight wins in ten games. Lonnie Frey drives in four runs including a homer as Joe Beggs earns the win and Elmer Riddle saves it with a key ninth inning strikeout. Vander Meer faces draft questions in Midland Park while the Reds gain on the Dodgers and Cardinals in a tight pennant race.
In a muddled report from Glouster, Overlin defeats a Cincinnati youth team from Nelsonville 117 pins. George Wolfe leads Nelsonville with a 927 triple, Ezzard Charles shows promise, while Billy Johnston tops for Glouster with 571. Substantial match figures are listed for several players, including totals reaching 2009 pins for the night.
Patty Berg led the 12th Western Women's Open at Cincinnati Country Club with a 71 tying the tournament record set in 1936. A field of 32 pros and top amateurs competed in match play, with Berg and Dorothy Gardner among the standout performers.
Five strokes back professional Helen Dettweiler of Washington shot 76 while Betty Jameson from San Antonio had 79 for third. With Babe Didrikson Zaharias not participating the Misses Berg Detteller and Jameson were seen as likely to dominate the match play rounds through Saturday as Ohio players make up just half the field.
Open champion Craig Wood was undecided about entering the Mahoning Valley open trial after a Fort Worth event. A conference with Wood and his team following talks with tournament manager Peter M. Jand and others left the decision pending. The event features 60 professionals and 13 amateurs, with eighteen holes Friday and Saturday ahead of Sunday, aiming for a 36 hole final.
Column notes rest for Giants catcher Bill Jurges as hinting at reentry with injections, while minor league outlooks hint at daylight games and fan attendance. The piece includes brief quotes and references to Notre Dame football optimism, Camp Haan sharpshooters, and Fred Perry on amateur tennis tour costs.
Athens golfers will participate in the Second Annual Remote Control Golf Tournament sponsored locally by Don Barstow. The event, held Saturday June 14, spans about 1 200 courses nationwide with 342 prizes across three handicap divisions. Participation is by invitation with scores adjusted for course length variations to determine class winners.
In Los Angeles the 24th annual Women’s International Bowling Congress crowned Coast and Chicago with major titles. Los Angeles secured singles doubles and booster team championships while Chicago claimed team and all events honors. Over 6,000 competitors from 32 states plus Honolulu, Panama and Canada participated over 26 days, with cash prizes around $52,000 to be mailed to leaders.
Walter Matuszcank will return to Cornell University this fall to finish veterinary studies. The blocking quarterback and out fielder are likely to join the staff of football coaches.
Cleveland star Bob Feller to the mound for his 13th decision as public speculation grows about his season win total. Mentions of past seasons and Peckinpaugh’s management underline expectations, with plans for about 25 more starts if the rotation continues.
Yesterday's games show St. Louis 5 New York 2 Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 7 Chicago 13 Boston 6 Philadelphia 0 Columbus 10 Minneapolis 0 Louisville 6 Milwaukee 9 11 Toledo St Paul 2. No games scheduled for several teams.
A fragmented boxing results item lists bouts featuring Seard Charles of Cincinnati beating Abe Simon of New York by stoppage, and Alle Stola/2 of Newark defeating Joe Marine of Dayton. Bitten by OCR errors, the report also mentions a probable bout in Buffalo and Newark with unclear outcomes.
A Chauncey gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. C C Wallace from Rock Island with kin and friends attending at Karl Garner’s Chauncey home. Hymns from the Old Brick Church choir were sung, and a picnic dinner plus reminiscences marked the day. Notables from Newark to Athens and Glouster joined in the reunion.
Chauncey Girls 4-H Club members and allied girls are invited to a meeting at the high school home economics room on Wednesday June HL at 1 30 pm. Plans will be made to organize a softball team and two 4 H clubs with Mrs Annalee Vore Mrs Dorothy Stalder Mrs Florence Pendergrass and Miss Frankie Howard in charge.
Chauncey the dog, owned by Mrs Grace Carr and family, died Sunday on her 12th birthday after a week of illness. The pet, once six weeks old, helped children Roland and Marjorie Carr, carried packages from the store, and delivered mail from the Post Office. Given to the Carres by their aunt the late Mrs Mariah Hunter of Peach Ridge.
Mayor W. D. Jes in Chauncey urges the public to refrain from interfering with materials or tools used in the sewage and waterworks project. He notes two large ties were recently taken and warns that further trouble will bring arrests.
Notice announces the appointment of Garnet P. Engh of Athena California as probate administrator of Athens County. Revs Frank Knoll will preach at Roseville Nazarene Church Wednesday at 1 50 PM with public invites. Creditors must file claims within four days dated May 38.
Johnny Grodzicki, 24, right-hander for the Columbus team, delivered a standout performance beating Minneapolis 10 to 0 and boosting Columbus into first place in the American Association. He struck out 10, walked two, and allowed three hits in a shutout. Toledo and Louisville also won, moving closer to the leaders amid a tight standings race.
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