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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
7
A column of sports notes and oddities from New York discussing golf club auctions for British relief at Lido, a barber’s radio shop scene during a Dodgers game, and player moves and curiosities. Mentions Novikoff, Carl Ray Wake Forest, and San Jose State football.
Washington Huskies entered as a top favorite for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association four mile race on the Hudson with nine eight oared shells set to race at 5 45 p m today. About 25 000 spectators expected along the shore and observation trains to view the regatta despite variable spring weather.
In a tense game, Syracuse edges Columbus 3-2 as Pesky, Derhasat and teammates drive in the decisive runs. Kahler and Haas stand out on defense while the decisive seventh inning features a key RBI by Pesky and solid relief pitching.
Mrs. Bertha Carpenter hosted the Ladies Democrat Club with Mrs. Minnie Hallam in charge. Gertie Robinson of Athens assisted with refreshments for members including Minnie Hallam and Bertha Barrett plus guests Richard Houston Donnie Wallace Junior Carpenter. Betty Barbara Bycofski visited Hollister and Pauline White is visiting family. Dorothy Belle, a 7½ pound daughter of John Rapp, was born with grandparents Harley Wemmer noted. Lenora and Jimmy Edigner visit from Columbus to stay with grandparents John and Elizabeth Rasp.
Sixty four top amateurs tee off in the 44th National Intercollegiate Championship at Ohio State. Earl Stewart of LSU shoots 68 74 for 142 to set a 36 hole medal record, while Charley Finger of Stanford matches par with 143 to tie for second. Stanford’s four-man squad posts 580 to set a new team record and win the team title, trimming 21 strokes from the old 601.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 9 1 to close in on first place in the American League as the Indians lost 13 2 to Boston. Vernon Gomez allowed five hits in a shutout bid until the ninth, while Red Rolfe Gordon and Henrich homered for the Yanks. The Indians fell to Boston 13 2 as Heber Newsome struggled in the pinches. In the NL, the Cardinals crushed Boston 13 1 and the Dodgers beat Pittsburgh 8 0 to stay close. Giants defeated Cubs 3 1, Leiber injured, Reds topped Phillies 5 1 with Walters driving in two.
Thirty two members of Thea Chapter of Order of Eastern Star were guests of Blue Bell Chapter at Shawnee for a patriotic program. Eyers of Murray City attended. Mrs Rasp visited her daughter in Guysville. Billy Hilt from Cleveland visits grandparents in town. Mr and Mrs Marzlier and Jimmy Murdoch from Columbus visit Morris family. Mrs Charlotte Larmer Nora Parker and Mrs Harold Gilbert of Warren visit Parker family for the week.
Boston shellacked Cleveland 13 2 behind six hits by DiMaggio and Doerr. Newsome won with five innings of relief as Groves-bagby era noted, while Harder took the loss. Indians drop to within three games of the Yankees.
The list highlights leaders: Williams Boston 403 batting, DiMaggio New York 61 runs, Keller New York and York Detroit 59 RBIs, Heath Cleveland 90 hits, Kellner Cleveland 9 triples, DiMaggio New York and York Detroit 15 home runs, Kubel Chicago and Case Washington 7 stolen bases, Feller Cleveland 153 innings pitched. Reiser Brooklyn 354 hits, Hack Chicago and Moore St Louis 53 runs, Nicholson Chicago 57 RBIs, Slaughter St Louis 88 hits, Dallessandro Chicago 21 doubles, Louis 7 triples, Ott New York 17 home runs, Slaughter St Louis 17? stolen bases Frey Cincinnati 9, Riddle Cincinnati 6 0.
Sammy Angott from Louisville outpointed Harry Hurst of Montreal at 137 to 137 and a half pounds in Toronto. Ray Ingram of Washington drew with Irish Eddie McGeever of Scranton at 140 to 143 pounds in Houston.
An article argues urban safety rises in storms due to tall buildings with lightning conductors and fewer strikes on street objects, contrasting city versus rural risk.
In Charlie Grimm's first game as Milwaukee manager the Brewers drop 8 to 4 to the Minneapolis Millers. Lou Novikoff returns to the minors with 3 hits in 4 at bats and an RBI. Louisville loses to Columbus 8 to 7 after scoring all runs in the first inning. Kansas City defeats St. Paul 4 to 1 to reclaim second place.
Glouster High School Band rehearses 7 to 8 30 PM Thursday to prepare for a concert tied to an ice cream social on Depot Square Saturday evening. Proceeds will fund band needs. homemade ice cream and cake will be served.
Charles Wade aged 62 died at Greens Run residence of his brother in law Sterl McClelland after a three month illness. He was born in Morgan County and lived all his life in the area. Survived by one sister Mrs Clelland. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Greens Run Church of Christ with Rev G B Courtney officiating. Burial in Wrightstown.
Names of four boys unintentionally omitted from the Jamestown tri state banquet roll at the Church of Christ were John Tigner Homer Vian Frederick Stansberry and Richard Williams.
Mrs Francis McAllister entertained her Tuesday Contract Club with three guests Mrs Leslie Williams Miss Wahnet a Burns and Miss Faye Lantz present. Members playing included Mrs Harold Cornwell Athens Mrs Emmett Andrews Mrs Thomas Williams Jr Mrs W O Bailey Mrs Fred Burdess Mrs L R Faires Mrs H L Kittrell Mrs Cc F Patton and Mrs John Shumway. Miss Burns won the guest prize Mrs Cornwell took the high club prize Mrs Andrews was second high and Mrs Williams received consolation. The hostess served a dainty salad course at the end.
The Glouster Women’s Society for Christian Service of the Methodist Church will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting Thursday at the church. The program will be presented by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
The Glouster Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ have delayed their June gathering because hostess Mrs Clyde Harper will be away until July 1.
Under supervision of Mrs. Hill the All NYA girls who lack health blanks must contact her soon. All blanks are due in Athens by June 30.
The standings list shows results across national and American associations. Teams like St. Louis Boston New York Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh and others are recorded with various scores and pairings.
Ath ens Country Club plans a full Sunday with 31 members attempting a 36‑hole qualifier for the Southeastern team of 10 to represent Athens at the district tournament in Gallipolis next month. The day includes a 18‑hole medal play handicap for the North British trophy and a best ball foursome event. It also marks the last day for first round matches in the Presidents Cup. Summer golf resumes. Pairings list morning times and players.
Miss Betty Lou Kieth of Columbus visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Kieth. Clark West returned from Stockport after seeing H. C. Hollett. Mrs. H F Kittle and Mrs. Charles Harper spent today in Columbus. S A Cunningham of Hamden visited the Wallaces. Sunday dinner guests at the Fitches included Frank Fitch of Pennsville, Will Waymer and daughters Thelma and Vera, and Lillie Fitch. Edward Noon returned Medway to Columbus after vacation with the Noon and Vaughn families. Betty Kinney of Columbus visits her aunt Miss Lalla Danford, with Sunday guests Thomas Gibson of Athens. C B Dillon of Athens visited T A Gamwell and daughter Margaret. Eunice McGrew of Lancaster spent the weekend in town. Private William L Mesaros of Fort Knox is on a 10 day furlough with his parents in Trimble RFD.
Before oil lamps, lighthouses used coal fires or candles. The last coal light burned at St Bees lighthouse until 1822 marking the transition to other illumination methods.
The Phillies meet the Reds in a Ladies Day twin bill at Crosley Field after Cincinnati won 5-1 yesterday. Elmer Riddle to start for the Reds with Junior Thompson or Jim Turner, while Lefty Lee Grissom and Johnny Podgajny oppose.
Chinese Checker Club met with Mrs. Emmett Byers on Monday evening. Members included Bessie West Grace Holzschuh Mary Johnston Edna Bingman Kate Vaughn Emma Heffkin Flo Henry Clara Morris Hazel Janchius and Mrs Byers. Refreshments of ice cream angel food cake and coffee were served. Mrs Henry will be the next hostess.
The Glouster Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church will gather at 38 Republic Ave hosted by Mrs Arthur Banfield on Friday evening at 7 30. Members are requested to bring sales tax stamps.
Glouster First Baptist Church schedules a Friday evening business meeting on June 27. All members are requested to attend for discussions and decisions.
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