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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1941
Page
6
In a muddled snippet a Louisville businessman plans Derby parties for 1943 as his daughter debuts. Mentions Conn McCreary and jockey Eadie Arcaro with Whirlaway, amid disjointed commentary on Russian themes and a chaotic tone.
Ohio University Bobcats travel to Columbus to meet Ohio State in the first of three games this week as they seek to extend a 11 game win streak while juggling a heavy schedule with Muskingum at home tomorrow and Cincinnati in the Queen City on Saturday.
Detroit star Hank Greenberg prepares to leave baseball for a military draft amid World War II mobilization. Fans gather as the Tigers face the Yankees while teammates bid farewell at a party. Greenberg will trade a $50 000 annual salary for service benefits and a rifle replaces the bat in this wartime moment.
Twice in his baseball career Jimmy Gleeson of the Reds hit .313 and each time he figured in trade talks shortly afterward as clubs weighed options amid lingering questions about his value and fit.
The Miller team led by Elon Hogsett faced George Gill as they chase first place in the American Association. A win would place the Millers in a share of the top spot with idle Louisville, while Kansas City beat Louisville 9 to 6 to tighten the race. Other teams were idle after Sunday doubleheaders.
D campbell, famed for piloting Van Wert schools to four Western Buckeye titles, becomes Shaw football coach in Cleveland. He will take over in September succeeding Trevor Ree, who moves to Ohio State to coach freshmen. Van Wert’s five-year record shows 0 veterans, 20 defeats and four ties, with a 1938 squad going 20 straight unbeaten contests.
New York bouts feature Antonio Fernandez defeating Phil McQuillan by point decision after a 150 3-4 to 147 vs. Denver. In Chicago Floyd Hagen stops Harvey Dubs by KO after 1a 3-4 rounds in Windsor and St Paul.
Chauncey residents marked a birthday with a surprise dinner at a West Main Street home. Guests included family members and friends, with a chicken dinner and many gifts. Also noted were a separate dinner event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Hixson and the birth of a six-pound daughter for Manford Cunningham and Artie Ely in Columbus.
Manager Bill McKechnie reshuffles the Cincinnati Reds batting order as they prepare to face the Phillies. Pitcher Johnny Vander Meer remains the choice, with Cy Blanton or Ike Pearson set to oppose him, amid talk of improving offense after a string of low run totals.
League Batter Travis of Washington leads in runs while DiMaggio of New York tops steals and Slaughter of St Louis leads slugging. Key pitchers Bonham and Casey shown with cleveland and brooklyn records, plus Camilli fueling home run totals for Brooklyn.
Jacksonville notes show Mrs Pearl Wallace hosting the Jacksonville Democratic club meeting at her Trimble home with president Mrs Minnie Hallam in charge. Refreshments followed. Next gathering planned at Mrs Bertha Carpenter's in Gloucester.
New York early today reports Chicago Cubes traded second baseman Billy Herman to the Brooklyn Dodgers for outfielder Charley Gilbert and an undisclosed sum. The Cubs also announced the purchase of infielder Johnny Hudson from the Montreal Royals for $25,000.
Preparations were nearly complete for a Thursday night Stag Night at Athens Country Club to open the golf season. The event, attracting the largest crowds yet for the club, will feature a pony tournament on Sunday and an auction of tour players after dinner with proceeds pooled for winners.
Lorch School primary grades celebrated May Day with a program, making paper baskets and gifting flowers to parents and friends in the community. Baptist Church societies held May meeting with Mrs. Grace Dunfee near Ireland. Mother’s Day program awarded potted flowers to the youngest, oldest, and mother with most children.
Alvin Walker, 14, Kilvert, won the Chauncey WPA tournament title and earns a trip to the state meet in Columbus May 17. Don Jowles of Chauncey also repeated as a winner. Russell Michael of the County WPA Dept. led the county event with Will Sur Grandstaff in Chauncey WPA oversight. Nearby residents hosted Sunday gatherings at the Meeks home in Columbus and guests included the Kochs and Reinwalds.
Indianapolis race history profiles Wilbur Shaw and Harry Henning as a legendary pairing. Shaw won 1937 1939 and 1940 with Henning preparing the car, while Henning also aided Pete DePaolo in 1925 and Wild Bill Cummings in 1934. In-depth look at their roles in Gasoline Alley and at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Chauncey school hosts a two part concert at Dover High School Tuesday night featuring the chorus orchestra and band directed by Christine Brown and Harry Metaken, with Francis Abdella as MC and Dorothy McCafferty Mary Bricker performing specialty dancing.
CHAUNCEY Neighborhood Club gathered at Mrs. Daisy Cline’s Mill Street home with Miss Margaret Lawrence as co host. Daisy Cline read a spring poem. Jason spoke on New Varieties of Spring Flowers and Wild Flowers. Prizes were awarded to Reena Simpkins. Refreshments followed. attendees listed include Jennie Jackson Mary Ferrer Ernestine Tippett Reena Simpkins Daisy Cline Margaret Jackson Dorothy Stalder Pauline Burton Jean Cline and others.
Chauncey mayor W D Hines warns residents of theft and destruction of flowering plants in yards. Offenders have been apprehended and names withheld. He vows arrest and prosecution if the practice continues.
Mrs Lillie Evener and Miss Frances Howard along with nephew Charles Harvey Howard from Chauncey spent the weekend in Enterprise West Virginia as guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Parsons and their sons Charlie Robert and families. Mrs Parsons formerly Delle Willy is sister of Mrs Evener and of Miss O Howard's mother the late Mrs Edith How.
Cleveland gains 4.5 game lead in AL after 2 1 win over Washington. Bob Feller allowed three hits, struck out 12 in a 2 1 decision. Rollie Hemsley drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth, as Cleveland stretched its win streak to 12. Ken Keltner made a key error but the Indians prevailed.
Yesterday's standings show St. Louis 5 Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn rained out, Chicago at New York rain, Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Cleveland 2 Washington 1, Detroit 7 New York 9, Chicago 4 in 11 innings. Boston at St. Louis postponed by rain as other games were affected by weather.
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