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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

9

Cleveland Veterans Demand Ouster of Manager Vitt

Cleveland baseball veterans press for the removal of manager Oscar Vitt after a mass protest. President Alva Bradley plans a full investigation as players accuse Vitt of insincerity, ridicule of teammates, and caustic behavior. Coach Cake Sewell to supervise temporarily.

IR Athens Oscar Vitt Cleveland Owein Vitt Cleve and Baseball Club Dinemasat Alva Bradley Bradley Hal Trosky Tim

Reds And Dodgers Open Crucial Series Today

Reds and Dodgers clash at Ebbetts Field in a four game set that could decide the National League lead. The Brooklyn pitching staff and Dodger lineup face Red threat as both teams battle for first place with high crowd anticipation and a pivotal weekend of baseball ahead.

Judson Teler Tomers Pole Brooklyn Geese Ever Cpe Patbuth Joe Matec Curt Davis Siedrick Dodger Seer Tae Dorsch Citleton Gene Thompson Basler Cleeland Tei Detroit Cleveland Carr Ben Chapman Basel

National standings and schedules amid sparse results

No games scheduled. American league results mention Cleveland beating Detroit 210 in an Olympic game schedule. Other notes list Columbus at Indianapolis 1 and Toledo 3, with Kansas City 4 and St Pat 1. Matchups include Pittsburgh at New York and New York at St Louis with Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Louisville at Toledo, and Indianapolis at Columbus.

Ves Renvars Cleveland Detroit Rchton Columbus Tndianapolis Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Kansas City St Pat Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Boston Chica Piladelphia Loumilie Indianapolis Sation Brooklyn Cincinnaty Boston Zrie

Baseball Leaders From The Associated Press Report

League leaders listed include Finney Boston with 278 runs and Foxx Boston with 14 home runs. Wright Chicago leads hits with 69, Greenberg Detroit doubles, and Case Washington steals 13 bases. Pitching leaders include Newsom Detroit and Smith Cleveland with six wins.

Associated Press Finney Boston Case Washington Voxs Wright Chicago Greenberg Detroit Foxx Trosky Cleveland Newsom Smith Moore New York May Philadelphia McCormick Danning New York F. McCormick Cincinnath Frey Cincinnati Melton

Pitchers Shine As American Association Notables Star

The American Association saw standout pitching last night with Sherrill of Columbus a two hitter Kimberlin of Toledo a four hitter Stan eu a six hitter and Kline of Milwaukee a one hit relief effort. Kimberlin posted the shutout and Indianapolis finally pushed ahead 3 to 1 thanks to Legrant Scotts homer. Minneapolis opened strong but Milwaukee edged St Louis 6 to 2 as Kansas City stalled in the early innings.

American Association Sherrill Columbus Harry Kimberlin Toledo Charley Staneu Kanas City Bob Kline Milwaukee Kimberlin O Deaaion Luisi Richardson Legrant Scott Indianapolis Red Birds Minneapelle Kline Frank Makosky Milwauker St Paul

Final matches set in net qualifier for national tourney

Don McNeil of Kenyon faces Shuck Shostrom of the University of Chicago in a morning semifinal as the district qualifier for the national intercollegiate tournament heads toward its final rounds. In doubles, McNeill and Bothwell of Kenyon meet Chicago’s Jorgenson and Rawger while Talbert faces Greenberg in the other bracket. Other qualifiers for the Philadelphia finals on June 25 include Shane Kalamazoo Clifford Northwestern McFla ne Sawyier and Babich to start Holmes?

Gambier Don McNeil Kenyon College Saatchees Shuck Shostrom University of Chicago Billy Talbert University McNeill Bruce Bothwell Kenyon Jorgenson Chicago University Charles Rawger Bill Atkinson Talbert Greenberg Shostrom Philadelphia Max Shane Kalamazoo Jerry Clifford Northwestern Dick McFlane Ohio State Cal Sawyier Chicago

Evans Market Team Winner

The Evans Market Team won in a district baseball game as Hocking Valley All-Stars prepared for further schedule. Players Gehringer Hoye Mack Smith Bou dreau Keltner and Trout contributed with home run, hits, and key plays. Attendance was estimated around 5,000 with umpiring by Grieve and Geisel.

Korr BartelsieCasky Gennneen Greenberg York Seo Boudrena Rae Bemtley Permbel Sapna Tia Elim Oid Smith Todd Sao Chauncey Hocking Valley All-Stars Mack Gehrim Rune Gehringer Weatherly Artell Bel Carter Milfred Ohio Genzinger Thece Shafer Thurs Keltner Sn Bell Boudreau Bell Smith Trout Grieve Basil Vand Geisel

Ex Michigan Ace Aims for Third Decathlon Title

Ex Michigan track star Joe Scott seeks a third consecutive national decathlon crown, with rival Bill Watson among ten contenders. The two-day event features 10 events across Saturday and Sunday, including long jump, javelin, discus, and pole vault, at Western Reserve. Harold Osborn leads Ohio AAU entrants in a field of Big Ten and state champions as fans await whether Scott or Watson will claim the top score.

Cleveland Western Reserve Joe Scott Bill Watson University of Michigan Will Spall Scott Watson Srott Joe Allseround Seeathion Scott and Watson Harold Osborn Univer Scott Randall's NY Finland Methodist Church of Christ F. G. Boroft Dave Albritton Ohio State Star Walker Toledo Margarit Stock-Gamwell Maryholm Boraff Falres Ed Ki Vince Murphy Epworth Notre Dame Lloyd Crable East Tech High Star Martin Proisrath Ira Stansberry Clophia Smith Ralph, Nida

Charles Wharft Di At Jauchius Hi Charles Wharft Di At Jauchius Hi

Charles F. Wharft 75 of Rose Farm died at his daughter Faye Jauchius Glouster residence Thursday. He lived 38 years at Rose Farm and moved to Glouster six months ago. His wife died in 1924. Surviving are two sons and three daughters plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral at Crooksville Chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev A A Turner of Gordon Ohio officiating. Interment in Crooksville Cemetery.

Snazyos Charles F. Wharft Rose Farm Faye Jauchius Glouster Mr. Wharft

Breezing With Briezt: Whizzer Whit in Giants Hopes

A chaotic sports column notes Whizzer Whit may join the New York Giants next season, Rooney pressing for a deal despite Whit’s reluctance about Pittsburgh. Billy Southworth’s St Louis welcome. Pepper Martin comments on morale. Other tidbits mention Aqueduct chatter, Medwick coverage, and memories of Vander Meer’s back-to-back no hitters.

Eddie Breet New York N. Y Pittsburgh Art Rooney Giants Billy Southeorth St. Louis Pepper Mactin Aqueduct Chattedon

Glouster Garden Club Holds First Open Meeting of Season

The Glouster Garden Club met at Cantwell Cliffes for its first open meeting of the season. Officers from last year were retained with Harriet Wemmtel as president and Getta Ly as secretary. Ralph Hines presented a paper on planting for porches and window boxes. Several members were listed as attendees.

Glouster Pleo FH. Tayior Harriette’ Wey Muebee Leslie Williams Angle Gail Wallace

Bridge Dinner in Trimble Hosts and Guests Named

Mrs. CF Haskins entertained a bridge dinner at her Trimble home on Wednesday evening at 6:30. Guests included Miss Ann Haskins and Miss Donna Sayre. Members and awards listed include Mrs. Georgia Sayre, Mrs. Marie Antic, Miss Merle Danford, Mr. Ronnie Brown, Mrs. Edithe Zaughn, and the hostess. High score went to Mrs. Brown, second to Mrs. Sayre, traveling to Mrs. Vaughn, and consolation to Miss Danford.

Picard and Revolta Lead Inverness Best Ball Meet

Inverness tour second round sees Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta co lead after a six under par 65. World Open champions from Hershey and Chicago, they hold a four-stroke edge over Dudley Burke and Billie Burke as Demaret Mets, Sam Snead and Hagen group chase in round two.

Toledo Profes Henry Picard Hershey Johnny Revolta Chicago Dudley Billie Burke Inverness Pleard-Revolta Dudley-Burke Dimmy Demaret Dick Mets Snall

Red Rutkoskie and Fred Sanders Win Pony Tourney

George Red Rutkoskie and Fred Sanders won the pony tournament at Athe nn Country Club. Rutkoskie, in Kyle colors, and Sanders, under the Argil banner, finished tied with 67. Tom Gilvon led briefly before a bad hole on the par 4 twelfth. Coom owned by Roy Davis shot 68. Wilson 69. Brooks and Roo 70. Selesby and Coon 71. Plans for the next Stag night on July 25 and the pony tournament on July 28 were announced. second round matches in the Directors Personal Prize must finish by June 18.

George “Red” Rutkoskie Fred Sanders Athenn Country Club Rutkoskie Kyle Santers Argiil Tom Gilwon Gibeom Roy Davis Nelsonville Steve Wilson Bil Brooks Fand Bon Roo Darrell Selesby Leslie Coon Coom

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