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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
7
Floyd A Rowe Cleveland schools physical education director proposes using a dynameter to measure hand and back strength to gauge native ability, replacing the hit and miss method. He warns players may be benched for long periods despite showing potential.
Veteran manager Connie Mack, 76, celebrated baseballs 100th birthday in Cooperstown with fellow Hall of Famers. He signed hundreds of autographs, attended the All Star game buildup, and was praised by peers like Honus Wagner. Lincoln strong turnout and Mack’s lasting impact on the Athletics and the sport.
The text notes Frank Crosetti led the American League in strikeouts in 1937 and 1938 with 105 and 97 respectively. It also states the world speedboat record is 130.91 mph set by Sir Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird on Lake Hallwil near Lucerne on September 17, 1938. It lists baseball bat specifications: round, max 2 3/4 in diameter, max 42 in length, hardwood, with limited winding or granulated substance within 18 inches from the handle. It invites readers to submit sports questions to The Athens Messenger via Sports Service Bureau in Washington, D.C.
Rowe plans to measure speed, jumping, chin ups, and intelligence quotient to select players for Cleveland teams. He cites a Cleveland case of a quarterback with the lowest IQ on the squad, whom he says should not have played. Walter Shupp and Rowe will together evaluate, then compare notes and give trials to those tests flag.
Chillicothe hosts its annual horse show this weekend with rising national interest. Principal contender Miss Marjorie Sproat of Arlington Hall Washington D C rides her prize hunter Gone With The Wind in the event.
The Cincinnati Reds, leading the league, take a rest day before a extended home stand starting Wednesday aimed at widening their five game lead. Paul Derringer is slated to start against the Philadelphia Phillies, whom he has beaten three times this season.
First half of the 36 hole qualifying round for Athens Country Club players for Southeastern team. Candidates tee off in threesomes from 1 pm, ten lowest scorers advance to Cambridge event July 10 and 11. final 18 holes set for July 2.
Poughkeepsie New York Hudson River crews faced rough water as practice for the National Intercollegiate Regatta was delayed by whitecaps. Rivermen view Cornell as most likely to challenge California in the four mile race, while coach Harrison Sanford notes uncertain four mile endurance. California remained favored with Columbia Cornell Washington and Navy also rowing.
The Ohio Public Links Association warns 1940 sectional qualifiers may be needed as entries near 200 for the 1939 Dayton 36-hole event at Community course. Secretary-treasurer Ray Pennell recalls 225 entries last year at Toledo while Inverness pro show features Byron Nelson and a 5 000 cash prize.
Lanky Butland, 21, six feet five, earned his sixth win of the season as Minneapolis defeated St. Paul 4 to 2. He topped Art Herring in a tight mound duel, aided by eight Miller hits. Butland, signed in 1935 after high school in Terre Haute, played across Crookston and Eau Claire before establishing himself with Minneapolis. The win left Minneapolis 11 1/2 games behind Kansas City, which beat the Yankees 4 to 1 in Ruppert Stadium attendance record. The circuit begins a second interleague swing as eastern clubs join western cities.
GLOUSTER Game Warden Ben F Swartz arrested Raymond Pancake of Deanville for hunting on Sunday near Amesville. Pancake pleaded guilty before May or Hammond of Trimble and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
The Athens County Junior Baseball League lists players for all eight teams. Floyd Barber is a southpaw ace pitcher, Bill Brooks covers centerfield, D Frank handles catching with strong arm, Leo Cox at first base, H Frank at second base, Dodds in the outfield, J Frank as outfielder and relief pitcher, Raymond Brooks infield sparkplug and pitcher. Crow is a versatile hitter and will be a valuable utility man. Brothers Bill Stanley Branscomb need experience but will see action this season.
Golf writer notes Byron Nelson’s eagle two on the 4th hole in the National Open playoff against Craig Wood could push the winner’s earnings toward 40 000 through endorsements and appearances. Denny Shute would seek a 10 000 first prize, while calls arise to raise the Open’s top prize and to adopt a season average scoring basis for automatic qualification.
National league games featuring New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis. American Association matchups include Cleveland at New York Chicago at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee ee at Minneapolis and Louisville at St Paul.
The Cleveland Indians, idle now, will start their second eastern road swing Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox who sit two games ahead in the American League standings. Bill Zuber Bob Feller and Paul Sullivan combined for a 7 0 win over Wilkes Barre in a minor league tuneup. Toronto media reports Tony Lazzeri has been signed as manager for the Toronto International club, replacing Jack Burns.
Carbondale upset Stewart by 12 to 5 as Brooks and Frank led with two safeties each. Harkins had three for Stewart in the opener that left The Plains tied for first with three straight wins after a rival victory. Milldeck Shoes opened Athens City Softball League with a 10–6 win over Battery C.
WPA workers from Zanesville attended a Sunday gathering at the Glouster school auditorium where a Workers Alliance of America meeting drew strong turnout and interest. Officers elected included William Swindell as president and George Mount as vice president with other officers named. An additional meeting will be held soon.
Fourteen members of the Dorcas Class of Hollister A. B. Sunday School met at the home of Mrs. Catharine Hodgson with Mrs. Hettie Harmon assisting. A mystery box was awarded to Mrs. Lela Powers. Readings were given by Mrs. Annie Hodgson and Mrs. Beatrice Bickley. The next meeting will be July 5 with Mrs. Sarah Mitchell and Mrs. Alta McGee hosting. Builders Class met with Billy Byers. guests enjoyed outdoor games and homemade ice cream. The 4 H Clubs for cooking and sewing meet at the school Wednesday at two p m.
Miss Ethel Markins daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Markins returned to her Trimble home Sunday from St Francis Hospital in Columbus where she had an appendectomy two weeks ago. She has undergone two surgeries this summer and is recovering nicely from the latest. Also a note on the tiny hummingbird body size compared to a bee.
Miss Mary Jauchius celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a theater party and a gathering at the Jauchius home. Several local residents and guests attended, with pink candy decorations and a birthday cake. The note also lists upcoming church, garden club, alumni dance events, and multiple weekend visits across the community.
Mr and Mrs John Humphrey Glouster R 4 announce the marriage of their daughter Norma to Russell Hooper son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hooper Glouster R 4. The single ring ceremony was held at St Marys WeVa on Wednesday May 17 at 6 pm with Rev Carl B Johnson officiating.
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