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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

13

Washington Senator hopeful Archie sent back if no club claims him

The Associated Press reports George Archie, Pacific Coast League MVP, struggled in six spring games and faces a return to Seattle unless another club claims him while Washington splits first base duties between Jim Vernon and Jack Sanford.

Associated Press Orlando Fla George Archie Washington Senators Seattle Bucky Harris Jim Vernon Jack Sanford

Publinx Tourney to Be Played at Dublin

The 1941 Ohio Public Links Golf Tournament will be held July 12-13 on the Dublin Arlington Road layout in Dublin. Secretary Ray Pennell of the Ohio Public Links Golf Association announced the event with Barney Hunt of Columbus defending his 1940 72 hole medal championship.

Columbus Dublin-Arlington Ray Pennell Ohio Public Links Golf Association Barney Hunt

Bobcats Rise In National Invitation Tournament Semifinals

New York critics hail Ohio University Bobcats after their 55 40 win over Duquesne. Baumholtz Ott and Lalich star as Trautwein's poised speedsters overwhelm the Dukes with versatile scoring and fast breaks.

Ohio University Bobcats Dukes of Duquesne Apple Frank Baumbholtz Carl Ott Pete Lalich Dutch Trautwein Pittsburghers World Telegram Baumholtz Hollywood Dukes Garden Court Duquesne Ohio Ott Bobcats

Ohio U Upsets Duquesne In Fourth NIT Fight

The Ohio University Bobcats stunned Duquesne 55 40 in the Fourth National Invitation Tournament as Baumholtz and Ott led a fast versatile attack. Ohio outgamed the Dukes in the first half and pulled away late with sharp passing and scoring.

Carl Ott Ohio Arthur Daley New York Times Duquesne Long Island University Iron Dukes Buckeye Bobcats Journal American Frank Baumholtz Athens Jack Mahon News Frankie Baumholtz Duquesne University Ohio U Dukes Leonard Lewin Daily Mirror Ohio University

Evans Knocks Out Williams In Oakland Bout

In Oakland Leroy Evans of Buffalo stopped Blimp Williams of Fresno in the third round. In New Haven Al Gainer of New Haven outpointed Henry Moroz of New York over ten rounds.

Oakland Calif Leroy Evans Buffalo N. Y Blimp Williams Fresno New Haven Conn al Gainer Henry Moroz New York

Sports Gab Comic Snips From New York to Florida

A collage of light sports notes from Breetz New York and Florida highlights. Mentions Billy Southworth’s birthday flowers, Sam Simons cooking 1500 hot dogs for a basketball tourney, Hank Greenberg cheering Detroit in Orlando, Dizzy Trout pranks and broadcasting booth confinement, Dizzy Dean camp sale eggs, Ernie Lombardi ankle, Frank Baumholtz noted as a top NIT player, Bob Shawkey mining ore, Fritzie Zivic autograph, Abe Simon eye collar anecdote, and Abe Simon betting odds.

New York Special News Service Billy Southworth Sam Simons Boston Garden Detroit Senators Orlando Tiger Hank Greenberg Charlie O'Rourke Florida John Grodzicki Cardinals Ray Dean Hot Springs University of the Diamond Ernie Lombardi Dizzy Trout de Baker Bill Terry Giants Ott Joe Moore Ohio U Frank Baumhholtz Bob Shawkey Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh

Army General Mentioned as Next Landis

ST. PETERSBURG Fla The idea of Gen George C Marshall becoming baseball commissioner arose at a meeting of major and minor league magnates with interest in naming Landis successor Officials noted Marshall impressed the Florida group but no formal action or names could be disclosed The discussion touched on the high pay and appeal of the post amid questions of Marshall's willingness to leave his army role

ST. Petersburg Fla George C. Marshall United States Army Kenesaw Mountain Landis Belleair Marshall Florida West Coast

Louis Sets Uncertain Pace For 20 Round Clash

Joe Louis expects a quick KO of Abe Simon in a 20 round or less bout but worries over hand injuries that could spoil his busy schedule. He aims to finish Simon with the first punch if feasible before upcoming defenses against Tony Musto in St Louis April 7 and Billy Conn in New York in June.

Detroit Joe Louis Abe Simon Tony Musto St. Louis Billy Conn New York

Exhibition Results Across Multiple Cities

Summary of exhibition baseball results from games in Los Angeles Chicago Hollywood Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Petersburg Miami Beach Rochester Tampa Cincinnati St Louis Sarasota Newark Brooklyn Clearwater New York Minneapolis cancelled games due to rain and a match in Bradenton ended 7 to 0 Louisville over Cleveland.

Los Angeles Calif Chicago Hollywood Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Petersburg Newark Clearwater Fla New York Brooklyn New Braunfels Tex St. Louis Minneapolis Brownsville Boston Fort Worth Bradenton Fila Cleveland Louisville

Rams Sign Two B W Stars Morris and Scoutten

Cleveland Rams of the National League signed Baldwin Wallace halfbacks George Morris and Woodrow Scoutten. Morris led Ohio scorers in 1939 with 100 points and Scoutten is described as a blocking back.

Cleveland Baldwin - Wallace George Morris Woodrow Scoutten Cleveland Rams Morris Ohio Scoutten

Play Starts Today for School Titles in Ohio Basketball

Ohio’s top 16 Class A and 16 Class B teams begin the state championship run, seeking to crown new rulers after dethronements. The 32 finalists advance from county, sectional, and district clashes to compete Friday and Saturday at the Ohio State gym and the State Fair grounds Coliseum with record targets set by past scorers and team totals.

Columbus Ohio Philadelphia New Carlisle Ohio State University State Fairgrounds Coliseum Ed Sadowski Akron North Coshocton Lawrenceville Ronnie Peters Newark Buddy Mercer Orlyn Roberts Waterloo Hamilton Perrysburg Chandlersville

State To Seek Race Rake-Off

Senate judiciary committee favors passage of a bill to triple Ohio racing take to 350000 and capture three percent of all wagers. Senator Grant Ward says the move would tighten track regulation with CPA inspectors and a state supervisor of mutuels plus a trackside steward by the racing commission.

Columbus Senate Judiciary Committee Grant P. Ward Ward Certified Public Accountants State Racing Commission

Seton Hall and Long Island Escaped To Semi Finals

Seton Hall remained unbeaten in the National Invitation Tournament after routing Rhode Island State 70 to 54 at Madison Square Garden. Long Island University advanced by defeating Westminster 48 to 36 to join Ohio University and City College of New York in the semifinal bracket.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Today Athens Ticket Office New York Athens Ohio University Ohio U City College of New York B&o Seton Hall Madison Square Garden Setonians South Orange N. J Rhode Island State Long Island University Westminster City College of New York

Snead in Lead for North South Title

Pinehurst North South Open summary: Sam Snead holds lead after 36 holes with a four stroke edge on Samuel Jackson who tops the field at 139. Lawson Little is close at 139, Byron Nelson and Clayton Heafner at 140, Ben Hogan 141, Mike Turnesa 142, Willie Goggin 143.

Pinehurst N. C Sammy Snead Samuel Jackson Lawson Little Byron Nelson Clayton Heafner Linville Ben Hogan Mike Turnesa Fairview N. Y Willie Goggin White Plains

DiMaggio Safe From Draft Call This Year

DiMaggio avoids immediate draft by being placed in Class 3 by his San Francisco draft board. The Yankee outfielder is married and will become a father this fall, removing him from call until further notice.

ST. Petersburg Fla Sam Joe DiMaggio Phil Rizzuto San Francisco

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