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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

9

Bucky Walters Stops Dodgers In Dramatic 11th Inning Victory

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bucky Walters silenced the Brooklyn Dodgers to end their nine game winning streak in a tense 11th inning. A bases-loaded situation in the ninth led to a strikeout, then Walters doubled in the 11th and scored on Eddie Joost’s single. He retired two Dodgers pinch-hitters in the bottom of the frame to seal a 2-1 win.

Bucky Brooklyn Dodgers Flatbush Brooklyn Walters Dodgers Joe Medwick Pete Coscarart Eddie Joost Peter Reiser Babe Phelps St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Redbirds

Spitting questions and betting lines collide in sports chatter

A column mixes boxing results and odds with sports gossip. references include Johnny Allen spitter talk, Porter's Cap weather, Swain at 40 to 1, Minnesota opener prep, tennis coach move, and notable quotes about Mike Gonzales and Ed Oliver. Also notes a medical diagnosis for Max Baer and a quip about Greek language.

New York Johnny Allen White Sox Porter Colt Swain Bernie Bierman Minnesota Washington Huskies John Faunce Fred Perry Washington and Lee Netters

Feller Spurs Indians to Seventh Straight Win

Cleveland rode Bob Feller to a 13 8 victory over Philadelphia as he struck out seven to push his AL win streak to four and notch his second career homer. The Tribe piled 18 hits including six doubles and six different players had at least one hit in the win. Opener of a two game series with Boston followed.

Giants Lon Warneke Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Russ Bauers Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Washington Chicago White Sox Senators Cecil Travis Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Detroit New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Charlie Keller Joe Gordon Ernie Bonham Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Redskins al Milnar Tigers Red Sox Dick Newsome Bob Feller Iowa Feller Indians Benny McCoy Bob Johnson Jack Knott Rankin Johnson Herman Besse Jeff Heath Ken Keltner Joe Krakauskas Syracuse Tribe Ben Chapman Poa McCoy Cornell S. Chapman Bardot Cnuicdenne Suder F. Chapman A. Johnson Eno Keltner Boudreau Istie Isssc AME Soc Caecavis Besse Heath Desautels Trosky Mack Hayes McCoy R. Johnson Weatherly Leovich Bell Knott Siebert Udreau

Ohio University Track Heads to Baldwin Wallace Dual Meet

Ohio University heads to Cleveland to face Baldwin Wallace in a dual meet after a strong start this season. The Bobcats seek a third win as Si Johnson of Ohio and Harvey Albert of B W square off in the 100 yard dash, with Albert also contributing in hurdles.

Bobcat Ohio Scarlet and Gray Ohio State Baldwin Wallace Bowling Green Oberlin Case B-W Cleveland Si Johnson Harvey Albert Albert Joe Williams Baldwin-Wallace

Ohio U. poised for third win as

Ohio University faces Baldwin Wallace in a track meet with Jim Ogg at 22 feet 8.5 inches and Ed Kasputis challenging in shot and discus. A strong Bobcat squad travels with Barrett swapping to the mile relay, joined by Friel Hughes Cohen. Cleveland’s Bocora leads field events while Ohio relies on Duff Wiley Columbus Ab Rh Poa.

VIER FEDER Bobcats Jim Ogg Ohio Ed Kasputis Ohio U Baldwin-Wallace Cleveland Tommy Barrett Mekedis Jim Friel Don Hughes Si Cohen Howard Duff Paul Wiley Jim Columbus Cgg Fitz Miller Bucher Max Garfinkle Emil Anton Ray Repass Kincaid William Benson Bud Cners Burke Don Haughes Si Triplett Si Gillenwater Hardt John Lutinen Charles Jones Vaughn Valentine Dan _ Risaliti Poland James Friel Cramn Charles McAfee Minneapolis Fausett Geary Ae Gaffke Wright Oo Bonura Sea Dennis Seo Barnacle Teachock Haetner Snte Semmisons Kelley Kash Columbus Haefner Sanders Haas Triplett Bonura Denning Repass Bitcher Roe Dickson Kline Winon Johnson Curtis

Coon Trials Carded in Amesville Sunday Field Event

Coon hunters are invited to a field trial Sunday May 4 at 2 PM on the Ownie Linscott farm in Amesville Route 50. Sponsored by the Coon Skin Conservation Club, prizes will be awarded to winners and the event is open to all attendees.

Ownie Linscott Farm Amesville Coonskin Conservation Club Linscott Farm

Mlakar Leads Bobcats Toward Third Straight Win

Ohio University baseball aims for its fourth victory in a row when Cincinnati visits on Saturday for a 2 p.m. game. Pitching by John Mlakar and Cliff Craig has limited opponents to few hits while hitters like Baumholtz and Moe Nerney provide power. improved defense and timely hitting bolster the Bobcats as they chase a win over the Bearcats.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati Western State Teachers Michigan Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Miami Bearcats Joe Meyer Western Michigan Ohio State John Mliakar Cliff Craig Miakar Craig Wesleyan Bobcat Baumholtz MoeNerney Bob Wren Don Peden Mlakar Cincinnati Howard Collins Joe Marra Jack Silvey

League Leaders National and American Baseball Metrics

National batting leader Jurges of New York has 420 runs Lavagetto of Brooklyn leads with 27 hits and 18 runs Camilli of Brooklyn tops home runs with 6 DiMaggio of New York leads American batting at .571 and hits with 25 Walker of Cleveland on triples with 4 DiMaggio also leads American home runs with 5 and steals with 4 Casey of Brooklyn has 40 pitching wins Keller of New York leads American runs batted in with 23.

Jurges New York Lavagetto Brooklyn Camilli Moore Boston Frey Cincinnati Casey Travis Washington DiMaggio Keller Gordon Walker Cleveland

Richardson Wins Fishing Trophy in 1941 Tourney

L. E. Richardson of Glouster Ohio won the Anglers Association award for the smallest sailfish in the 1941 $5,000 game fishing contest. He caught a six pound four ounce sailfish on February 10 from the Caliban III guided by Capt F L Merritt. The prize desk set includes an automatic barometer clock calendar and compass donated by Dan Foster.

FT. Lauderdale Fla L. E. Richardson Glouster Ohio Anglers Association Richardson Caliban III F. L. Merritt Dan Foster

Standings Report From Evening Baseball Scores

St. Louis 5 New York 0. Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 15 Philadelphia 2. Chicago at Boston rain. Washington 7 Chicago 0. Boston 15 Detroit 9. Cleveland 13 Philadelphia New York 14. St. Louis 5. SSOCIA Columbus 7 Minneapolis 4. Kansas City 8 Indianapolis 2. St Paul 6 Toledo 4. Milwaukee 8 Louisville 5.

National St. Louis New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadlphia Chicago Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Ssocia Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Louisville National Club Eem Okcaacccce Philadelphia Socene Weshsesa Hicago Asace

Nelsonville leads in pin tourney at Sportland lanes

Nelsonville women dominate the bowling event at Sportland Recreation lanes leading three of four divisions. Team event tops go to Nelsonville with 2443, while D Shearer and L Silcott win doubles 1063. All-events leader L Silcott posts 1450, and singles leader M Hall of Athens posts 495.

Nelsonville Sportland Recreation Lanes Travelers Glouster Athens Blue Devils D. Shearer L. Silcott F. Lantz M. Johnson Nelson M. Hall W. Manning M. Wilson D. Conkey I. Woodrum K. Shumway B. Cornwell A. Wolf Eeen Nelsonville Travelers H. Shaw Onne L. Sileett N. Ward Cope Cone Wilson Secoce Woodrum Conkey Ilson Ewnn Halloe Nee L. Sileot Onore L. Sileott

Stag Night Opens Athens Country Club Golf Season

Athens Country Club kicks off its golf season with a Stag Night next Thursday featuring a live auction of Pony tournament players for the following Sunday. The event includes free refreshments, lunch, entertainment and invites prospective members and guests. Members may enter the Pony Tournament with Pro Mike Heaney before Thursday night.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney

Beulah Park Opens 25 Day Meeting with Classic Derby Interest

Ohio racing fans look to Beulah Park as the 25 day season begins with the Inaugural Handicap a mile for 700 dollars. Ebony Fly High Fidelity Merry Son are among early favorites as 650 horses from 85 stables occupy stalls and 200 mounts are turned away. Beulah Park Jockey Club president Robert J. Dienst notes Darby Dan's John Galbreath entry with 20 horses and single star Caath in E R Coyle stable.

Columbus Old Kentucky Ohio Buckeye Beulah Park Ebony Fly Florida High Fidelity Merry Son W. P. Byerman Springfield Robert J. Dienst

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