Mitch's Musings on spring training and league play
The column argues the National League’s early dominance over the American League is a strong signal in spring training. It highlights home runs by the Yankees and notes Ernie Lombardi’s upcoming visit to Athens. It credits Leo Durocher's Dodgers with aggressive baserunning and questions batting averages' relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gordon
Charley Keller
Yankees
Athens
Ernie Lombardi
Charlie Daugherty
Lombardi
Ernie
Reds
Florida
Charlie
Redleg
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Lippy Leo
Bert Haas
Dolph Camilli
Joe Beggs
Ernie Kay
Redleg Rookie McCormick Batting Flaw Uncovered
In Tampa the Reds manager Bill McKechnie flags a batting weakness by rookie outfielder Mike McCormick against curves and low pitches. He plans focused coaching to fix the flaw ahead of the season opener versus the Cubs, with McCormick likely to face veteran Detroit pitching in Lakeland. Lonnie Frey and Ival Goodman stay behind as Cincinnati heads to Havana. Frey rests to conserve strength and Goodman nurses a sore shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Mike McCormick
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Mike
McKechnie
Indianapolis
Deacon
Reds
McCormick
Tommy Bridges
Detroit
Lakeland
Lonnie Frey
Ival Goodman
Havana
Keee
Frey
Goodman
Waterloo Beaten in Pro Tourney
In the quarterfinals of the world’s professional basketball championship tournament Syracuse Reds beat Sheboygan Reds 39 to 30 and Washington Brewers defeated Waterloo Wonders 35 to 21. Harlem Globe Trotters defeated New York Renaissance 37 to 36 and Chicago Bruins beat Oshkosh All Stars 38 to 40. Semifinals: Syracuse Reds vs Harlem Globe Trotters and Chicago Bruins vs Washington Brewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Syracuse
N. Y
Reds
Sheyboygan
Wis
Redskins
Washington
D. C
Brewers
Waterloo
Wonders
Chicago Bruins
Oshkosh
All Stars
Harlem Globe Trotters
New York City
New York Renaissance
Syracuse Reds
Washington Brewers
Hayes Signs with Athletics After Holdout
Frank Hayes the Philadelphia Athletics catcher ends his holdout by signing a contract. Hayes sought $15,000 but the amount was not disclosed. Manager Connie Mack stated both sides are satisfied with the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim
Cal
Frank Hayes
Philadelphia Athletics
Hayes
Connie Mack
Point Rock Personal And Social Mention
Mr and Mrs Lewis McLaughlin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Riley of Radcliff. Harley Picket Jr and his parents visited in Darwin. George Hill returned after six months in a CCC camp in Nevada. Alice Tippie Athens visits the W R Holcomb family. L D Cottrill and associates were in Athens on business. I F Radcliff, Lauren Hoffman, D W Morris, W R Holcomb and Dorothy Morrison were in Pomeroy on business. Mrs Frank Westfall and Lewis McLaughlin have been ill. One in 5000 rises from extra ranks to leads in films. one in 25000 rises to stardom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
Lewis McLaughlin
Charles Riley
Radcliff
Harley Picket, Jr
Harley Pickett, Sr
Darwin
George Hill
CCC
Nevada
Alice Tippie
Athens
W. R. Holcomb
L. D. Cottrill
I. F. Radcliff
Lauren Hoffman
D. W. Morris
Dorothy Morrison
Pomeroy
Frank Westfall
Boudreau suffers chipped ankle bone in spring game
Lou Boudreau star shortstop for the Cleveland Indians chips a bone in his left ankle during a baserunning play in an exhibition against the Philadelphia Nationals. He will miss at least a month and may not be ready until May first, with Russ Peters taking over at short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Haven
Fla
Cleveland
Indians
Lou
Philadelphia Nationals
Russ Peters
Atlanta
Boudreau
Russ
Smart Phillie
Beau Bell
Hal Trosky
Ray Mack
Oscar Vitt
New York Giants
Pitchers Defy Time as Veteran Arms Remain Relentless
A NEA Service overview notes many major league pitchers aged 36 to 41 still thriving. Charley Root at 41 leads, with 577 wins and nearing 3,000 innings. Bob Grove, Robert Mose, Ted Lyons, Gabby Hartnett, Sylvester Johnson, Johnny Cooney, Clint Brown, Carl Hubbell, Al Simmons, Earl Overill, Charley Gehringer, Charley Ruffing, Sam West, and Pepper Martin are highlighted for continued effectiveness and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Root
Chicago Cub
Browns
Terre Haute
Los Angeles
Root
Bob Grove
Red Sox
Martinsburg
Robert Mose
Sox
Chicago White Sox
Ted Lyons
Baylor University
Waco
Tex
Gabby Hartnett
Worcester
Cubs
Sylvester Johnson
Phillies
Johnny Cooney
Boston Braves
Clint Brown
White Sox
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
al Simmons
Athletics
Earl Overill
Tigers
Charley
Gehringer
Charley Ruffing
Yanks
Sam West
Pepper Martin
Boston Red Sox
Cub
Corning Social Notes and Funeral Reports
Corning social notes report the death of Elizabeth Brooks Russi of Zanesville age 36 with funeral arrangements in Columbus and Millertown Cemetery Corning. The item lists relatives and attendees from several towns including Columbus Crooksville Buckingham Trimble and Drakes as well as local notices of visits and gatherings.
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Corning
Elizabeth Brooks Russi
Zanesville
Columbus
Russi
Damon Allen Russi
Mae Burns
Frank Brooks
Battle Creek
Mich
Elizabeth Murray
Trimmer Funeral Home
Millertown
Arthur Shonkwiler
Bradbury News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Changes
March church service features Rev. J. R. Miller presenting an illustrated sermon on the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Local births include Larry Michal, two and a half pounds, now three pounds heavier. Neighbors and relatives visit, moves occur, a fire causes minor damage, and a pony is bought for a coal mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury — Bible School
J. R. Miller
Larry Michal
Clifford Whittington
R. T. Rice
Cadmus
Tom Saunders
Charles Buck
Bailey Run
Jay Stiles
Athens
Philip Russell
Stiles
Bernice Gilmore
Alfred
Logan
Sherd Gilmore
Victor Hysell
T. V. King
Sherd Gillmore
Marvin Russell
Dana Russell
B. H. Bailey
Leningrad
Easter Sunrise Services Planned by Five Church of Christ Parishes
Attendance rose on Sunday across Greens Run Trimble Chauncey Taylor Ridge and Millfield churches led by Gilbert Courtney and Glaze Thompson. The parish targets 550 attendance 25 additions and an annual Easter offering with school class goals and three choirs preparing special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Chauncey Church
Trimble
Greens Run
Taylor Ridge
Millfield
Gilbert Courtney
Glaze Thompson
Plains PTA Set To Host Safety Program Tonight
A large Plains attendance is expected at the Plains Parent Teacher Association meeting at the high school auditorium. V O Kail chairs the program committee as Patrolman Drieder discusses Safety On the Road and Miss Lena Ross with ninth grade girls present Safety in the Home. Wyona Stauffer and Dorothy Wilson cover Safety in School. The social committee includes Margery Powell Thelma Linscott Selah Hardy Verna Tinkham and Beryl Cone serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Plains Parent Teacher Association
V. O. Kail
Verna Tinkham
Beryl Cone
Funeral rites for Emory Ball held in The Plains M E Church
Emory Ball age 75 longtime Lower Plains resident died recently. Funeral services were Sunday at The Plains M E Church led by Rev. Stanley Jeffery with burial in Hocking cemetery. He is survived by his wife and several nephews. Chauncey couple Wilmer Powell and wife announce the birth of Wanda Arlene March 16 in Wellsville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Emory Ball
Lower Plains
The
Plains M. E
Stanley Jeffery
Hocking
Wilmer Powell
Wellsville
the Plains
Wanda Arlene
James Powell
Plains PTA Benefit Play Titled Home Town Revue
Miss Louise Diver of The Plains faculty coaches a play called Home Town Revue for Plains P T A. Cast and date to be announced later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Louise Diver
Plains School
Plains P.T.A
Rev Stanley jeffrey to preach at Plains M E Church
Rev Stanley Jefffrey, pastor, will preach Thursday March 21 at 7 pm in The Plains M E Church. The article notes that the English Parliament once prohibited railway construction fearing interference with fox hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Stanley Jeffrey
Plains M. E
Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes
Chauncey district residents attended host gatherings in Charleston West Virginia and Athens Ohio with visits from the Lands family and relatives. Local illness reports include Mrs Amose Matheny Millfield improving and Mrs Hazel Earich homebound after a fall. Delores Lucille Robinson infant improving after serious illness. Williamson brothers from Chauncey and Columbus corporate visitors to War West Virginia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Lands
Frank, Jr
Lois Jean Lands
Betty Lou Lands
Charleston
W. Va
Kenneth Lands
Eda Heffken
Nancy Sanders
Millfield
Athens
Amos Matheny
Hazel Earich
Marshal Lawrence Reeves
Mill St
Delores Lucille
Beulah Robinson
James Williamson
Columbus
George Williamson
Williamson Contracting Co
Commodities Distribution Planned for Chauncey Saturday
Federal relief commodities will be available in Chauncey on Saturday March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the City Building. Items include lard wheat flour corn meal and apples. Direct relief recipients mothers of dependent children the blind and old age pensioners are asked to be prompt in calling for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Hosts Weekend Guests From Nelsonville Area
Hobert Harvey and Ronald McCory of Camp Nelson, Nelsonville, visited Hobert Harvey's parents in Millfield with guests including Mrs. Josephine Gleson and others. Arthur Wetzel of Buchtel was gassed at the Poston Mine in Millfield, received aid, and was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Hobert Harvey
Ronald McCory
Camp Nelson
Nelsonville
Hobert
Lloyd Harvey
Josephine Gleson
Nyla Jean
Bonnie Jo North
Deolia Adams
Robert
Lawrence Vargo
Charles Jackson
Billie Tinkham
Lillian Missner
Pauline
Chauncey
Arthur Wetzel
Buchtel
Poston
Gilbert Johnson
Stouts Ambulance
Mrs Elizabeth Robinet Hosts Guests From Nelsonville Athens
Mrs Elizabeth Robinet of Millfield entertained guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny and children Jean and Larry of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs William Sisson and daughter Lorena Mae of Athens for dinner.
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Chauncey
Elizabeth Robinet
Millfield
Ivan Matheny
Jean and
Larry
Nelsonville
William Sisson
Lorena Mae
Athens
Stewart Hosts Dinner Guests at Stewart Home
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Smith of Stewart R D 2 were Mrs Flossie Nice of Cutler and Mr and Mrs Lester White. Others calling at the home were Clair Nice and Harold Driggs of Cutler. Combs six to seven feet high are built by the giant bees of India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
George Smith
Stewart R. D
Flossie Nice
Cutler
Lester White
Clair Nice
Harold Driggs
Gifiat
India
Harris Sees Narrow Path to Pennant for Senators in 1940
Orlando dispatch reports Bucky Harris, longest tenured AL manager aside from Connie Mack, believes Washington can top the second division despite a last place 1939. He cites spark from Gerald Walker, Jimmy Pofahl, Sid Hudson, Foxy infield shifts, and a fast outfield led by Walker Case and Lewis.
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Bucky Harris
Nats
Orlando
Fla
Connie Mack
Senators
Washington
Harris
Sid Hudson
Walker
Detroit
Pofahl
Minneapolis
Pofah
Cecil Travis
Buddy Lewis
Travis
Lewis
Sam West
Jimmy Wasdell
Jimmy Bloodworth
Dutch Leonard
Joe Krakauskas
Ken Chase
Yanks
Ruffing
Donald
Pearson
Joe Haynes
Sanford
Rowe
South Carolina Girl Medalist in Augusta Golf Tour
Grace Amory of Aiken South Carolina led after the first round of the tenth annual women golfers invitation tournament in Augusta Georgia medalist honors with a 78. Jean Bauer of Providence Rhode Island was second with 80 while Helen Siegal of Philadelphia and Helen Dettweiler of Washington tied for third with 81s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Augusta
U.P
Grace Amory
Aiken
S. C
Miss Amory
Jean Bauer
Providence
R. L
Helen Siegal
Philadelphia
Helen Dettweiler
Washington
Toledoan Heads Ohio Golf Group
Charles Mayer of Heather Downs Country Club Toledo was elected president of the Ohio Golf Superintendents Association at the annual meeting. Malcolm McClaren of Canterbury Country Club Cleveland was named vice president and Nelson Mednical of Westfield Country Club Leroy became secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Charles Mayer
Heather Downs Country Club
Ohio Golf Superintendents Association
Malcolm McClaren
Canterbury Country Club
Cleveland
Nelson Mednical
Westfield Country Club
Leroy
Chicagoan Is Big Noise in ABC Tourney
Eddie Zajac of Chicago posted a 1940 all events total as Ambrosia Brewers led five man teams with 2922. Doubles leaders include Zajac and John Ryan of Chicago 1265 while Henry Halfman of Milwaukee top singles with 682 and Clayton Patrick of Muncie 671 as standings list teams, doubles and singles results.
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Detroit
U.P
American Bowling Congress
Eddie Zajac
Chicago
Ambrosia Brewers
Johnny Ryan
Harry Halfman
Milwaukee
Clayton Patrick
Muncie
Ind
Ambrosia Brewing Co
Frank Gaglionne and Sons
Buffalo
Silver Seal Soda
St. Louis
Centerline Recreation
Centerline
Mich
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Ed Zajaec
John Ryan
Harold Burkhardt
F. Littleman
Cincinnati
R. iCasler
C. Heir
Syracuse
John Penninzotto
Sam Piraino
Phil O'Keefe
Paul Green
Henry Halfman
Emil Friestorfer
Fort Wayne
Bruce Palkowski
Favorites Win In AAU Meet
Eleven second round games began the National AAU basketball tournament in Denver. Salt Lake City Eckers upset favored Oklahoma City Oilers 51 47 led by Nicky Watts. Denver Nuggets the 1939 champions beat Cincinnati Gymnasiums 53 27. United Service of St Louis moved to the third round with a 42 32 win over Kearney New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
U.P
Nicky Watts
Salt Lake City
Finnish distance runner loses to Mehl in two mile
In Kansas City Wisconsin's Walter Mehl defeated Finnish runner Maki in the two mile indoors. Mehl clocked 9 05.5 in a stretch lunge to win by a stride with Glenn Cunningham finishing third in his final indoor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Taisto Maki
Walter Mehl
University of Wisconsin
Mehl
Maki
Glenn Cunningham
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Athens Messenger
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San Bernardino
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Pirates
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Parker
Portsmouth
Bill Clemensen
Fifia
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
ST. Petersburg
Don Padgett
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Padgett
Detroit Tigers
Fredy Hutchinson
Jerry Brondfield
NEA Service
Corning Social Notes
Edward Nichols
Benjamin Nichols
John Nairn
Alice Nairn
William Lamb
Clara Brown
Sam Dechster
Sara
Ellen White
Crooksville
Charles Kochensparger
Buckingham
Arthur Palmer
George Walters
Maude Goodwill
Eagle Lodge
William Jenkins
Perry County
New Lexington
Mr.Jenkins
Henry Lassetti
William Barnett
A. R. McKinney
Middleport
Dewey Beaver
John Gaitten
Jess Ryan
Juanita
Blanche Barnett
George Hodgson
Bellevue
Herflock
Masonic League
Musgrave
Blue Lodge
Barr
V. Dav
Bradbury
Church of Christ Parish
Emory
Chauncey District
Dover
George Kirkley
George Case
Rick Ferrell
Jake Early
Angelo Guiliani
Toledoan
Ohio Golf Group
National Distillers Products Corp
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