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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
13
A compilation of late inning outcomes from the American League and National League games with standings and pitcher notes. Notable results include New York vs Boston and St. Louis vs Chicago, plus American Association schedules featuring Kansas City, Toledo, Minneapolis and others.
Joe DiMaggio made a splash in his 1949 debut with a single and a two run homer in his first two at bats as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 5 to 4. Howie Pollet scattered eight hits to pitch the St Louis Cardinals to a 5 0 shutout over the Chicago Cubs.
Joe DiMaggio homered and drove in a run in his first official at bat of the season as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 5-4 at Fenway Park. New York, with DiMaggio back from an inflamed heel, holds a six game lead over Boston in the American League.
Boxers Lem Thomas of Chicago and Henry Davis of Honolulu scored decisions in six and ten round bouts respectively. The aging star Walter Johnson tallied his 113th shutout among 414 Major League wins during a 21 year run with the Washington Senators, highlighting a cross era day in baseball history.
A full card features New York at Boston with Byrne against Kinder, St. Louis at Chicago with Garver facing Pierce, Philadelphia at Washington, Detroit at Cleveland with Gray Newhouser and Bearden, Feller against Bearden, Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Chicago at St Louis. American Leaguer matchups include Minneapolis at Toledo, Kansas City at Columbus, St Paul at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at Louisville.
The fragment lists batting leaders Kell Detroit .353 and Williams Boston 77 RBIs while mentioning hits by Kell Wertz DiMaggio and others. It shows pitching leader Reynolds New York .889 with other teams and notes Robinson Brooklyn hitting and RBI tallies along with Kiner Pittsburgh home runs and Stolen bases by Dillinger and Robinson.
The NCAA announced approval of 15 swimming records from the 1948-49 season. Notable marks include the 220 yard freestyle short course at 2 08.2 by William H. Smith of Ohio State on February 12 and the 150 yard individual medley at 1 39.3 by Theodore C. Stevens of East Technical High School in Cleveland on January 21.
Toronto report says E. J. Dutch Harrison, 39, plans to ease his pro golf schedule after a decade on tour. He calls tournament play too tough and says he feels like an old man. Harrison won the Canadian Open with 271 total, 17 under par.
Walter Johnson struck out 3497 batters in 21 seasons with the Washington Senators averaging over 166 per year. Only 12 pitchers in Major League history have won more than 300 games in their careers.
Adolph Weinacker of Michigan State College Detroit is named National AAU 50 000 meter walking champion. Cobb and Hornsby stand out as major leaguers who batted over .400 in three seasons.
Logan City Council votes to oppose C and O Railroad's request to discontinue the Logan to Pomeroy passenger and mail run. A hearing before the Ohio Public Utilities Commission is set for July 11 at 10 a m. The council also approves street resurfacing funds and notes plans for a new Angle Avenue cross street specification. Harry W Shaw chaired the meeting.
Logan reports a new Otis automatic elevator for the Hocking County courthouse. The shaft was remodeled and doors redesigned by William Loomis to fit the lift. Officials estimate the elevator will be in operation within two weeks.
Wilkesville Garden Club sponsors a contest to improve lots at Wilkesville Cemetery with cash prizes donated by John Steele. Open to individuals or groups, improvements must not conflict with cemetery care rules and entries go to the cemetery committee for inspection before and after.
Logan residents learn of new library additions announced by the Logan Hocking librarian. The list includes novels and nonfiction such as You Can Always Tell a Fresh man and Nineteen Eighty Four, plus reference volumes like Dexice s Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia.
The Hocking County Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in the superintendent s office to discuss school matters and approve agenda items.
James C. Cottrill and Mary E. Cottrill have a divorce granted by the common pleas court on findings of gross neglect of duty. The marriage occurred on August 12, 1916, per court records.
Thelma Steel's request for temporary alimony and expense money from Paul Steel, filed in common pleas court, was approved by Judge Harley Meyer pending final determination of her suit.
Logan Roscoe Gilliand of near Rockbridge is spending a two week vacation in Canada.
Ownership of the Work Brothers Hardware store will transfer to J. Richard Savings of 36 N Culver St when the sale from the estate of Charles and George Work closes. Robert Work has managed the business since M C Martin’s death. Savings will run the store with help from his sons and rename it the Savings Hardware Company.
The Oroville Clovers 4-H Club held its fourth meeting at the advisor's home with Mrs. Rita Weaver and Mrs. Emily Van Fos san assisting on sewing projects. Members and guests played games and refreshments were served. next gathering is scheduled for June 30 at 2 p.m.
Funeral services for Homer Gabriel aged 62 were held at 2 p m Tuesday in Woodard funeral home with Rev R B Wilson officiating. He died suddenly Saturday evening while vacationing on the Muskingum River. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Edward Jones Tom Bounds Z W Wheeler Wallace Glenn John Allen and Edgar Hillyer.
Health officials report a dog owned by Henry Polick on Logan Route 2 was rabid. The animal attacked several dogs and killed chickens before being killed. No human contacts were identified.
Ohio welfare director John H. Lamneck said old age pensioners will not face a $2 reduction in their state assistance grants. He had earlier proposed the cut after food costs declined, but called the suggestion ill advised.
Mr and Mrs Frank Simms and their son Joe from Philo were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Cooley at 293 Warner Avenue.
Racine and nearby households list visitors and relatives from Kittery Maine to Columbus Ohio. People include Mrs Ellen Newell, Mrs Linley Hart, Dr Charles Jieden, and many Hart and Newell family members attending funerals, hospital visits, and the Eastern Star inspection in Racine.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barstow of Freano Ohio visited their son John Barstow. Also guests included Willis Barstow and family of Magnolia Ohio Harry Wolcott and sister Alma Barstow plus William Krempel and daughter Linda of Mansfield Ohio, and others from Columbus Toledo Rio Grande Logan and Dayton with relatives at Logan and Logan area.
Alfred Alfred-Fred Van Meter aged 67 died at home. Funeral services were held at the U B church on Silver Ridge and burial followed in a nearby cemetery. He is survived by seven children Harvey Wilson Charles Linnie Oma Warren and Roy from northern Ohio and Wisconsin. Charles Carr returned from a week at 4 H Camp near Utica accompanied by C E Blakeslee and Iris Mac Fice Meigs County. Several local families and out of town visitors attended gatherings and visits including Led O'Brien Maxine Guthrie Columbus and relatives from State College Pa Wick W Va and Laredo Texas.
US Dept. of Agriculture market summary shows salable hogs around 2000 head with barrows and gilts steady to high, sows weak. Cattle and calves trade described as draggy with light weight steers in demand. vealers 24.00-25.00, cows and bulls uneven. Sheep and lambs generally steady with good lambs 25.50-26.00 and ewes 5.00-8.00.
Cincinnati market notes list poultry categories with weight ranges and prices for heavy fowls, fryers, broilers, and old roosters, plus butter quotes per pound and prints, and potatoes priced between 2.00 and 5.00.
Cincinnati reports consumer grade A large eggs at 51-56 percent with medium 49-51 percent and B large 48-50 percent. Wholesale ranges show Ex tras large 43-49 percent. Current data note 36-4 percent.
A fragmented classifieds policy outlines ad submission deadlines and handling, including error tolerance, identity disclosure when needed, pricing references, and changes, with details on free days, refunds, and the treatment of special ad types like Lost and Employment Wanted. It emphasizes accountability for the Messenger and procedures for corrections and reprint adjustments.
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