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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
7
A backfield of notable athletes and coaches is recalled from early careers and later success. Sylvester Johnson’s rise from 1925 Vernon to the 1930s Cardinals frames a broader longevity theme in sports.
Cincinnati from manager Bill McKechnie fielded Whitey Moore who has allowed five hits in 12 spring innings as the Reds beat Boston Bees 4 to 3. George Kelly praised McKechnie’s staff while Ernie Lombardi and Frank McCormick projected top league batting finishes as Frankie Frisch lauded Red outfielder Harry Craft.
Five Gas Company employees from Athens will travel to Columbus on Saturday for Gasco Bowling Tournament's tenth annual event. The two day meet will draw about 450 players across team, headpin and sweepstakes. Notable Athens absence includes R. Horn and C. McAtee among others.
East rivals Fi Chico and Johnstown loom as top choices for the 1939 Derby as El Chico trains at Belmont Park and Johnstown readies for a first long trial at Aqueduct. Trainers Brady and Fusimport, along with rider Stout, express confidence, though Derby Day remains six weeks away and many variables could alter the field.
After a 12 hour walkout Frankie Pytlak returned to the Cleveland club and signed his 1939 contract following a peace conference with President Alva Bradley. Johnny Allen supported the reconciliation, and manager Oscar Vitt planned a clubhouse talk on hustle after an 8 3 loss to New Orleans.
Funeral services for Howard S. Gates are expected Saturday at Salem Church with interment in the churchyard. His mother sister and son are traveling from California and expected to arrive Thursday.
The Ohio State swimming team departed at noon for Ann Arbor Michigan to compete in the national collegiate tank meet scheduled Friday and Saturday.
Jack Farmer has been re appointed manager of the Fostoria Club in the Ohio State Baseball League.
Oregon defeated Oklahoma 57-37 to win the western final and earn a spot to face Ohio State in Evanston next Monday. The Oregon lineup features a towering front line averaging 6 5 and quick guards driving the fast break, as Pacific Coast teams had earlier beaten Ohio State in interseason play.
Due to lack of a witness in the case State versus John Raines charged with assault with intent to kill the father Harry Raines, trial in Common Pleas was postponed. Jurors were ready and will reconvene Friday to hear State versus Raymond Saxton on non support. The article notes a geographic fact about the water area of the continental United States excluding the Great Lakes at 53 013 square miles.
Chicago Cubs manager Gab Hartnett plans a New York Yankees style approach this season to boost offense while trusting defense. The Cubs reshaped the roster in a six player deal with the Giants, adding Mancuso Bartell and Leiber while moving O'Dea Jurges and Demaree. Bartell's health i dismissal could delay regular play and the first base spot remains open as Collins Cavaretta vie. The pitching staff centers on Lee and Bryant with French Whitehill and others vying for rotation spots. Hartnett seeks division contention with Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis New York and Boston in pursuit.
In Baton Rouge Carl Hubbell and Hal Schumacher short on arm strength after surgeries will share three innings against the Philadelphia Athletics in an exhibition. In Clearwater Van Mungo reaches the mend and throws 15 minutes of batting practice ahead of the Dodgers Cardinal tilt in St. Petersburg. Medwick ends holdout as Cardinals announce terms with Sam Breadon offering $17,500 after requests of $20,000.
The Ohio State University baseball club traveled to Richmond for a two game series with the University of Richmond following an 8 to 6 season opening defeat to Washington and Lee yesterday.
In Chicago Boston Toronto and Montreal led the ice hockey world series today as New York Rangers and Americans and Detroit Red Wings prepared to resume hostilities tomorrow.
The Junior Class of Columbia High School will present the play Mitzi Mixes In in the Columbia School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday evenings March 31 and April 1 at eight. The cast includes Floyd Cummings Dana Nelson Bill Westfall Merrill Bolton Emma Marie Bolton Helen Brown Juanita Rife Marcelle Turner and Alta Dudgeon directed by Eddie Lou Howery.
Straitsville residents report the marriage plans of Delmar Phillips to Edith Jenks of Hemlock. The column notes visits by Rodney Waldron and Margaret Stephenson, Dora Blankenship's illness, class dances, a NSHS play, Columbus Hartman Theater trip, PTA meeting, band uniforms, and local trips by families including the Eberts and Stephenson and Hood households.
Murray City social notes list many weekend visits and family gatherings. Residents from Columbus Crooksville Athens and Lancaster travel to Murray City to visit relatives and attend dinners and birthdays. The column records multiple trips and hosting families, plus a marriage announcement in Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Paul Armstrong of Circleville visited Mr and Mrs Ed Brooks Sunday. Earl Hanning of Pearl Chapel and Mrs Anna Powers of Athens were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Howe Brooks. Arthur Goodin and son Earl spent Sunday with Forest Meighen in Fisher Station. Harry Russ announces the birth of a seven pound one ounce daughter on March 14. Dorotha Jones of Chauncey visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood. Linder Davis near Pomeroy visited H M McKinley. Charles MecColley of Coal Hollow spent Sunday evening with Arthur Goodin. Hattie Russ and Helen Hall of Albany visited Harry Russ. The cat's claw creeper, a Brazilian plant, creeps by grappling hooks.
One hundred grangers attended the County Pomona Grange meeting at Troy Grange Hall on Saturday March 18. A morning business session was followed by a noon dinner and an afternoon program by Athens and Rome Granges. Proceeds supported church repairs.
Rutland will host the Panorama of American Music on Wednesday at the high school auditorium with 150 music pupils and an All-County Orchestra. Performances also sweep through Chester and Racine on subsequent evenings.
At Chester High School Auditorium on Thursday March 16 the Junior Class in English Literature showcased a varied program including poems, readings, and musical pieces. Supt. Hayes awarded varsity and reserve letters to Chester basketball players as part of the event.
Mr and Mrs R F Brandeberry and Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry attended the funeral of Samuel Jones at Vincent on Monday. Mr and Mrs A F Rogers and son spent Sunday with Mrs Rogers parents Mr and Mrs J A Carruthers in Cutler. Mrs June Hall visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Baker in Tuppers Plains Sunday. Mr and Mrs M F Nist and W F E Bingman were in Athens Monday on business. F B E Shafer of Athens R D 6 spent Saturday on his farm in this community.
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