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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

15

Triplett Stars At Plate With Four Safeties

Judson Bailey reports Herman Baker Triplett powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-3 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers with a homer a bases loaded single and a double and single as part of a 13 hit attack. The article also notes notable baseball results including Bob Feller’s shutout in a 4-0 win for the Indians and other league games across the standings.

St. Louis Cardinals Vic Oklyn Gowanus Canal Cardinals Esterday Herman Baker Triplett Theardinals Bob Feller Cleveland Ken Chase Washington Senators Indians Feller

Rutland Social And Personal Highlights

Rutland notes show Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shultz of Buffalo West Virginia visiting and birthdays announced. Local dance followed the Junior-Senior Banquet at the high school P T A dining rooms. Several residents and visitors from Columbus Athens Mansfield and Gallipolis spent weekends with area families.

Rutland Lester ‘Ultz Buffalo W. Va Gerald Graham Dwight Haley Ethie Spires Columbus Frank Utsinger Charles Kennedy Ohio Over Co Carl Denison Jack Warner Lucille Smith Bernard Higley Claude Clarke Athens Emery Ralph Max Smith Jerry Dexter Harold Smith Bob Sheets Gallipolis Wayne Lutz Gaylord Myers Haughter Virginia Mansfield

Indians Win Confidence Under Patient Peckinpaugh

Rival managers concede the American League pennant to Cleveland led by manager Roger Peckinpaugh. He steadies the team, replaces the erratic Oscar Witt, and gains player confidence while eyeing a stronger pitching staff for the stretch run.

A. L. Pennant Indians Patient Peck Yankees Wampum Bob Feller Lou Boudreau Cleveland Peckinpaugh Cal Dorsett Dorsett Alva Bradley Redskins Oscar Witt Oscar Redmen Peck American League Moving Pictures Vitt Jeff Heath Seattle Roger Peckinpaugh

New York Yacht Club Cancels Annual Cruise

The New York Yacht Club will omit its annual cruise this season for the first time since World War I. Commodore E Townsend Irvin cites wartime conditions and a shortage of boats in commission as the reasons for the cancellation.

New York New York Yacht Club America Comdr. E. Townsend Irvin

Glouster Bowlers Win From Athens

Central Collegiate Conference outdoor track and field championships at Marquette University Stadium feature sixteen events on June 6. Glouster athletes and Athens competitors enter a competitive meet as title hopes unfold.

Central Collegiate Central Collegiate Conference Marquette University Stadium

Alabama Captures Second Straight SEC Baseball Title

University of Alabama wins its second consecutive Southeastern Conference baseball championship and sixth since 1933. Also notes light local social items including a nickname for an Alabama outfielder and several Charleston and Cincinnati visits by families.

University of Alabama League

Passenger car of future to pace 500 mile race at Indianapolis

The 29th annual 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be paced by the year’s standout passenger car the New port model. Developed by Ralph Bower and Chrysler engineers the aerodynamic car leads the field for May race day. Indianapolis official T E Myers commends the choice citing the speedway as a key automotive outdoor laboratory.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Ralph Bower Chrysler T. E Pop” Myers Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Louis and Baer Ready for Friday Heavyweight Bout

Washington AP Louis and Baer completed training for the 15 round title clash. Louis predicted a knockout within 10 rounds while calling Baer tough. Baer said he is in better condition and plans to reach Louis with his right for a possible victory.

Washington Joe Louis Buddy Baer Meneapr New Eet Baer Louis Buddy Olney

Jacksonville News Notes Recap of Local Social Events

Mrs Ira Conaway hosted Past Noble Grands with contest prizes to Mrs Frank Dunlevy and Mrs Blanche Jansen. A 62nd birthday for Mrs Mary Jane Swartz was celebrated at Mrs Blanche Jansen’s home with gifts. Various ladies hosted refreshments and meetings, and multiple visitors and relatives from Columbus Cleveland Elyria New Athens Camp Lee Barberton and Milledgeville were listed with short visits and weekend stays.

Jacksonville Ira Conaway Frank Dunlevy Blanche Jansen Mary Jane Swartz Swartz Minnie Hallam Bradley Rollins Campbell Kate Thyne Minnie Hartley Ed Powers Florence Meeks Lena Exemkemper David Swartz Margaret Hammons Wm. Swartz Cora Householder Minnie Gaskella Russel Davis Mae von Scheele Cleo Johnson Wm. Kalt U.M.W. A Sara Ridge Columbus Audrey Morgan Milledgeville Cc. F. Palmer Marie Stevens Mary Sands Ed Stevens Robert Grim Kennard Edward Shingler Barberton Vaughn Jansen Wm. Jansen

Scouts Trail Tomasic In Temple Pitcher Halfback Form

Major league scouts trail Andy Tomasic who excels as both pitcher and halfback for Temple University. Washington State College wins the Pacific Coast Conference boxing championship for the sixth time in ten years.

Tomasic Andy Tomasic Temple University Washington State College Yars

Louis Holds 6 1 Betting Edge Ahead of 17th Title Bout

Louis appears set to defend the crown at a 6 1 margin with limited betting activity. promoter Mike Jacobs expects a New York invasion of about 6 000 fans as the champion and challenger weigh in at the DC Boxing Commission offices tomorrow.

Louis New York Mike Jacobs Manhattan District of Columbia Boxing Commission

American League Leaders Summary From Historical Box Score

League leaders list includes batting by Cullenbine and Vaughan with 383 for batting and 408 for runs. pitching leaders list Feller with 82 and Warneke with St. Louis ties. notable players York DiMaggio Slaughter Ott and Nicholson appear in multiple categories across hits runs and home runs.

Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Red Rolfe St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox New York Giants Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Cubs Phillies Travis Washington S. Chapman Philadelphia Heath Cleveland York Detroit D. DiMaggio Boston Feller Vaughan Pittsburgh Hack Chicago Nicholson Slaughter St. Louis Mize Moore Ott New York Frey Cincinnati Warneke

Hooper Ridge Social And Personal Mention

Birthday party honors Eileen McDaniel with twenty eight guests at her home Friday evening. Local residents visit relatives in Spencer West Virginia and nearby towns.

HOOPER RIDGE — _ Spicer Keirns Eleanor Athens Mae Spencer Stockport Eileen McDaniel Homer Calentine Gus Calentine D. E. Kasler Spencer W. Va Orville Jones Herbert Syx Leona McLaughlin Hollister Harmon Keirns Walter Sayers O. D. Jones Jeff Namaan Calentine Marion Snyder Irvin Wolfe T. H. Wolfe S. L

Christoforidis Lesnevich Fight Grabs Madison Square Garden Tonight

In New York the Greek Christoforidis and Russian Lesnevich clash at Madison Square Garden for the world light heavyweight claim under promoter Mike Jacobs. The bout unsettles title recognition amid NBA and state commission discord over who holds the crown.

Jersey Madison Square Garden National Boxing Association New York State Athletic Commission Mike Jacobs N.B.A Billy Conn Christoforidis Melio Bettina Cleveland Lesnevich Mike Gus Conn

Ranger headed for junk heap in New York report

The America's Cup defender Ranger may join rivals in the junk pile as a shipbreaking firm makes an offer. Harold Vanderbilt owned the famed Class J sloop once victorious in 1937. Zeke Bonura bats .400 for Minneapolis, sparking ثلاثة.

New York Ranger Harold 8. Vanderbilt

Illinois wrestler Ted Seabrooke lives in trailer while at college

Ted Seabrooke, captain of the Illinois wrestling team, makes his home in a trailer while attending the University of Illinois. This detail highlights his frugal lifestyle and dedication to sport during his college years.

Ted Seabrooke University of Illinois

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Triplett Stars By Judson Bailey Associated Press Harry Grayson NEA Service Inpaugh Glouster Glouster—Young Fellows Athens Imperial Glouster Boys Nelsonville All Stars D.white J. Daton Coe E. McWilliams R. Graves A. Riley Gleuster N. Thomas F. Winn J. McCreanor A. McCreanor F. Thomas Alabama Charley Grimm Dominic Dallesandro Weber Theobald Charlie Romine Bart Romine Charleston B. R. Romine Holmes Hospital John Utsinger Jacksonville News Moores Bock Beer Carnegie Ohio Duchess Duke Ruta East State ST West Columbus ST Nelsonville Lancaste J. DiMaggio Keller Cramer Kellner Hooper Ridge By Sid Feder Anton Christoforidis Gus Lesnevich Lesnevich-Christoforidis Ohio City Tony Musto Jacobs New York Commission California Pennsylvania Bven Billy Boy Zeke Bonura Minneapolis Ais Goodyear Mickle Tire and Accessory Co W. Union St Western Union
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