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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
7
Hall of fame style notes compare players who crossed leagues with Bartell Malone Lazzeri Werber Wilson Lombardi and McCormick. The Reds face lineup gaps as Lombardi Frey and Lomardi miss time while Detroit aims to exploit power threats and speed.
The Ohio University varsity conducted a two hour scrimmage against four freshmen teams. Peden viewed new formations against Butler’s seven man line while Sny der Fekete and Ramsey broke away on several runs. The Bobcats emphasize aerial play if the running game stalls.
Cincinnati openers face Detroit in Crosley Field with Paul Derringer opposing Detroit ace Hal Newhouser is misnamed. Tigers rely on Schoolboy Rowe and Tommy Bridges while Reds cope with injuries to Ernie Lombardi and Lonnie Frey.
The World Series scene in Cincinnati sees ticket lines for a dollar a window at a factory venue while Reds greats and Tigers veterans mingle. Johnny Vander Meer plans marriage to Lois Stewart soon after the series, as old timers like Connie Mack Clark Griffith and Jim O Leary reminisce at a good old days meeting.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Billy Myers, nicknamed the all American strike-out king, struggles at bat yet remains a key part of the Reds. Manager Bill McKechnie defends him, noting Myers can deliver crucial hits and homer with bases loaded, while Reds fans and statisticians discuss his long tenure and recent batting decline.
North Randolph track officials blamed a baseball hang over for discontinuing a 16 day racing meet in Cleveland. The six day meet saw attendance and betting fall to a new low with $18,000, then $11,000, and $31,000 on Saturday. J Bedford French announced the closing with Ohio State Racing Commission approval.
The passage lists the four most populous nations as China India Russia and the United States with China at 450 000 900 India 850 000 000 Russia 180 000 000 and the United States over 130 000 000 in population.
Cincinnati sports column by Eddie Briez predicts a long series between Reds and Tigers. Discussion centers on Cincinnati injuries and Tigers power, suggesting the outcome may stretch to six or seven games with key players sidelined by football style injuries.
Rumors swirl as Phil Wrigley may name Larry MacPhail as Cubs generalissimo for next season. Other chatter says Billy Evans seeks a minor league club, while speculation swirls about Nebrasketball praise and Ti gers pennant bets.
Tommy Tucker reports Cleveland fans and players express frustration as the Indians again fail to secure a win under manager Vitt, highlighting ongoing tensions and mounting doubts about leadership.
Cleveland Indians star Lou Boudreau seeked surgery for an appendectomy after leading the team with a .296 batting average and 101 runs. He planned to rest tomorrow before the operation and hoped the championship stayed in the American League. His mother, Mrs. Birdie Boudreau, arrived from Harvey, Illinois. He had also volunteered to coach at the University of Illinois if not for the surgery.
The Cincinnati Reds saved $17 500 and may have landed the prize pick in the annual baseball draft. They selected Mike Christoff outfielder for Oakland in the Pacific League after a fluctuating season. Twelve other minor leaguers were drafted costing major teams 7 500 from Double-A and 6 000 from Class A levels, including Floyd Young Bill Swift Al Sherer Thompson Livingston Reuben Melton Peter Suder George Archie GIANTS GET HURLER Robert Scheffing Oscar Judd Ed Stewart Murray Howell among others.
Butler Bulldog football uses Jimmy Garwood as a game breaking back and reliable pass catcher. Garwood, a Michigan City senior, often comes off the bench until midfield, then delivers decisive gains for coach Tony Hinkle.
Evanston, Ill. William John DeCorrevont, once the center of publicity around Northwestern football, returns after an appendectomy and says he is in great shape. He expects a full workout and plans to help the Wildcats revive their season as they travel to Syracuse to face Head Coach Lynn Waldorf’s alma mater.
Chicago White Sox visit Wrigley Field to challenge Cubs pitcher Vern Olsen after the Cubs won the opener 5 to 3 behind Ted Lyons. Thornton Lee, another lefty, hopes to claim the second game of the city series.
Johnny Bellus defeated Bobby McIntyre by points in New Haven while Lenny Mancini outpointed Joey Fontana in Brooklyn. Both bouts featured eight rounds with Bellus and Mancini earning decision victories.
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