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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
10
Columbus baseball reports the Columbus Red Birds sign William Lance the young Norwood catcher and announce the return of pitcher Allen Turner to the St. Louis Cardinals for treatment of a sore arm.
The National Broadcasting Company plans a Monday night program featuring Max Schmeling Harry Thomas and John Henry Lewis. The article notes potential miscues in publicity and hints Schmeling might sing while others discuss.
Mitch's Musings reflects on Lou Gehrig's abrupt end to his 15 year consecutive games streak and possible retirement with the Yankees. The column recalls Gehrig's career from 1925, his universal popularity, and debates over whether his presence hurt the team while praising his devotion to baseball.
Mrs Ernie Algeo won the medal play handicap for women at Athens Country Club yesterday. Mrs John Algeo placed second, while Mrs Charles Cornwell made the fewest putts. A Marietta team of 25 golfers plans a return match Sunday, after Marietta beat Athens 49 to 20 in the first meet.
Heavy rain drenched the Miami Valley Country Club as 32 players began the Ohio Amateur golf meet with Maurice McCarthy seeking a fourth state title. First round results included J R Mikesell losing to McCarthy 5 and 3, while Ken Peterson and Al Leach were upset. Play was postponed with matches moving to Friday and the final moved up a day. Walter Hagen watched from the gallery.
National standings show New York 6 4 and Chicago 3 0 with St. Louis 14 2 Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1. American table lists New York 9 Chicago 8 and St. Louis 6. Detroit visits Philadelphia with others to follow. rain affects Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul Kansas City games.
In Cincinnati, Dolf Camilli hit his 13th homer in the ninth to break a 1-1 tie as the Dodgers beat the Reds 2-1. Johnny Vander Meer held the Dodgers to two other hits, while Tuck Stainback homered for Cincinnati. The win tightens the pennant race with the Cardinals Giants Cubs and Dodgers gaining on Cincinnati.
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