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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

7

Reds and Yankees golf score odds in cross league lineup

Mitch's Musings pits Cincinnati Reds against New York Yankees player by player. Derringer edges Ruffing, Walters floors Randolph, and DiMaggio overwhelms Craft as the Yankees build a four up lead with several close matchups.

Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Reds Yanks Yankees Derringer Walters Ruffing Pearson Red Aces Redlegs Ernie Lombardi Bill Dickey Lom Dickey Lombardi Buck McCormick Babe Dahlgren Dahlgren McCormick Lonnie Frey Lonnie Joe Gordon Keystone Gordon Frey Frankie Crosetti Billy Myers Myers Crosetti George Selkirk Wally Berger Lee Gamble al Simmons Selkirk Joe DiMaggio Harry Craft Craft DiMag DiMaggio Ival Goodman Charley Keller Goodman Keller

Reds Aim to End Yankees World Series Streak

The Cincinnati Reds, seeking their first pennant in 20 years, face the New York Yankees in a climactic World Series game in Cincinnati. Rufus the Red Ruffing starts for the Yankees, while Paul Derringer goes for the Reds. Lefty Gomez may be out for the Yankees with a strained side. Bucky Walters waits in reserve for the Reds in game two if needed.

New York Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Yankees Cincinnati Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics Rufus Reds Paul Derringer Derringer Joe McCarthy Ruffing Yankee Stadium McCarthy Rufus the Red Monte Pearson Oral Hildebrand Wally Berger Berger Lefty Gomez Gomez Senor Gomez Bill McKechnie Bucky Walters

Armstrong to defend welter title in Minneapolis bout

Henry Armstrong signs to defend his world welterweight championship on October 13 in Minneapolis with an opponent to be chosen later. Promoter Tommy O'Loughlin announced the news stating Armstrong will arrive soon to train for the bout, his first since losing the lightweight title to Lou Ambers in New York.

Minneapolis Minn U.P Henry Armstrong Tommy O'Loughlin O'Loughlin Armstrong Lou Ambers New York Eddie Meade

Montana State Grizzlies Unveil Copper Silver and Gold Uniforms

Montana State University announces the Grizzlies football team will wear uniforms in copper silver and gold to reflect the state's mineral resources. The colors Copper Silver and Gold appear in the design and branding.

Missoula Mont Montana State University Grizzlies

Yankees Pitchers Keep Opponents Low Scoring

New York hurlers have restricted opponents to two runs or fewer in over thirty games this season while the opponents average about three runs per game.

New York Yankee

Ruffing and Derringer Set for World Series Opener

The eve of the Yankees Reds clash features Ruffing nursing a sore pitching arm and Derringer touting precise control. Ruffing went 21 and 7 this season, Derringer 25 and 5, with a history of late-season form. Both pitchers emphasize placement over flashy strikeouts as they prepare for the series start.

Yankees Reds

Draft Brings Only 13 to Big Leagues

The 1945 major league baseball draft yielded only 13 players to the majors amid scarce talent and more minor league agreements. Cleveland was blocked by Landis for attempting to draft via a working deal with New Orleans, while teams like the Phillies, Athletics, Giants, Browns, Bees, and others selected pitchers and a few position players from various minor leagues and cities.

New York Cleveland Indians Kenesaw Landis Cleveland C. C. Slapnicka Russell Bevel New Orleans Pelicans Landis New Orleans Cincinnati Reds National League Phillies Si Johnson Rochester Red Wings Clyde Small Atlanta Athletics Johnny Babich Kansas City Eldon Hogsett Minneapolis New York Giants Paul Dean Columbus St. Louis Browns Alan Strange Seattle Boston Bees Nick Strincevich Newark Washington Paul Gerhrman Birmingham Pittsburgh Richard Lanahan Chattanooga Detroit Thomas Sears Sacramento Chicago White Sox Tom Turner Houston Cubs Jake Mooty Syracuse

Hay Fever Readers Get Daily Pollen Count Report

In Louisville the Courier Journal prints a Page 1 weather box with a daily pollen count for hay fever sufferers. The ragweed pollen per cubic yard of air guides readers on how sniffly the day will be, offering a scientific take similar to checking a thermometer on sunny days.

Louisville Louisville Courier-Journal

WVU Three Games in Three Days History Highlight

Morgantown West Virginia notes that West Virginia University has twice played three football games in three days. In 1891 WVU lost to Lafayette in three consecutive days. In 1897 the Mountaineers faced Washington and Lee Ohio University and Ohio State, with Ohio University the only opponent to defeat them.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Mountaineers Lafayette Washington & Lee Ohio University Ohio State Ohio U

Lineups and Facts for World Series Open Game

New York hosts the opening World Series game at Yankee Stadium with Crosley Field hosting Games 3 to 5. Yankees lead betting at 13 to 5. first to four wins becomes champion. Yankees 106-45 .702. Reds 97-57 .630. Mutual broadcasts.

AAIM Yankees Reds Mutual Broadcasting System

Chicago City Series Opens As Sox Favored

Chicago's Cubs and White Sox both sit in fourth place as they meet at Comiskey Park under lights. Gabby Hartnett plans Lefty Larry French for the Cubs while John Dungan Rigney starts for the Sox aiming to extend his 15–8 season record.

Chicago U.P Cubs White Sox Comiskey Park Sox Gabby Hartnett Larry French French John Dungan Rigney

Jacksonville Girl Weds In Detroit

Jacksonville families announce the marriage of Stella Matyskella to Norman Bomberski in Detroit at St Elizabeth Church on Sept 30. Stella wore white satin with tulle, bouquet of gardenias baby mums and lilies of the valley. Bridesmaids wore blue moire gowns. Stella is a Jacksonville-Trimble High School alumna class of 1936. The couple will reside in Detroit.

Geraldine Hoilington Jacksonville Adam Matyskella Stella Norman Bomberski Detroit St. Elizabeth Church Leona McCarthy Margaret Bomberski Ben Matyskella Arthur Walne Jacksonville-Trimble High School Stitch and Chatter Club Jacksonville Nursery School Audrey Dinsmore Raymond Mount Ruth Southard

Michigan Facing Reserve Gaps in Big Ten Front Line

Michigan coach Fritz Crisler worries over reserve strength as he prepares for the Michigan State opener. The article details a strong backfield led by Forrest Evashevski Tom Harmon and Paul Kramer, but notes inexperience among ends tackles and uncertainty in the center position, with several veterans and sophomores vying for key spots.

Chicago U.P Michigan Fielding Wost West Herbert Fritz) Crisler Northwestern Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State Forrest Evashevski Ference Tom Harmon Paul Kramer Lorain O Bob ,Westfall An Arbor Mich Bob Zimmerman Ed Christy Fred Trosko Dave Strong Hercules Renda Norman Kall Norwalk Dave Nelson Ed Fruitig John Nic Jack Murray Wisconsin

Mac Finds Reds Yanks Arent Talking Much

New York writer Henry McLemore grills Yankees manager Joe McCarthy Reds skipper Bill McKechnie and players for the World Series insights but finds little informative answers. He peeks into practice and jokes about a sore arm incident with Red Ruffing while pursuing real details.

Mac Yankees Reds Joe McCarthy Joe Byrd Arctic McCarthy Bill McKechnie

Former Coolville Resident Fred Bridges Dies in Pennsylvania

News comes of Fred Bridges last Friday at his Washington Pennsylvania home. He was a former Coolville resident, son of the late W R Bridges and Mrs Dixie Bridges. He is survived by his mother his wife a son Freddie and several brothers.

Denver Gibbs Sycamore William Gibbs Edward Vernon R. L. Vernon Charles Columbus Tony Grubie Washington D. C Walter Grubie Walter Oliver Ruth Eleanor Thomas Earl Oliver Guy Vernon Hollandale Minnesota Helen Grubb Ray Wemmer Akron James Williams Joseph Wemmer Coolville Fred Bridges Washington Bridges W. R. Bridges Dixie Bridges Freddie Samuel P Dodd Coolville Methodist Church Oscar Pierce Geneva Dean Dwight Dean Ollie Young Pomeroy Ella Hanning F. R. Owens C. E. Snyder Athens P. O. Smith Alfred Daugherty David Ross Dayton Oscar Findling Mary Jo Amsbury Tuppers Plains Beth Walden R. S. Henderson Mr. Henderson Fannie Davis Billie Bobbie Sheffield Ala F. C. Taylor Bessie Taylor Wheeling W Va Martins Ferry Clarence Bingman Clyde Glouster Eva Nolan J. E. Meredith Warren Meredith Detroit Mich Meredith Earl Parkins Huntington W. Va G. R. Gunder

Bulldogs Chieftains Battle To Retain Perfect Records

Athens Bulldogs visit Logan Chieftains in a key Friday night game as both teams seek to preserve undefeated records. Logan boasts a strong offense led by Bill Shaw and captain Bob McBride while Athens relies on a seasoned backfield. lines face questions as the Chieftains push for a three game win streak.

Pomeroy Athens Bulldogs Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Chieftains’ Bank Bill Shaw Bob McBride

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits Across Racine Area

Racine neighbors and relatives visit relatives including Mr and Mrs James Jividen of Portland and Mrs Emma Jividen. Mrs J B French returns from Akron with Mrs Clark Jividen. visits with Dana Moore and Carmel residents noted. East Lansing tale links Yale captain Bill Stack and Michigan State captain Ronald Alling as next door neighbors and former rivals on the grid.

Racine James Jividen Portland Harold Weatherholt Manning Douglas Emma Jividen J. B. French Clark Jividen Akron Clark Jiiden Reid Johnston Carroll Philips Los Angeles Cal Amanda Cross Owen Watson Dana Moore Carmel Homer Hayman Edith Sardis Middleport Dan Stewart Holzer Hospital Gallipolis East Lansing Mich Bill Stack Yale Ronald Alling Michigan State Eleven Stack East Lansing High Alling Lansing Central

Local families host guests in Constantine weekend

Mrs. Daugherty and Mr. and Mrs. Barr of Constantine invited guests for a weekend visit. The Barrs returned Monday for continued hospitality with Mr. and Mrs. Spencer of Chester.

Charles Bingman O. A Athens Leora Bingman Carl Lockhart Welch W. Va Lockhart Hope Ann Alda Larson Earl Barr

Grange Officers Meet Pomeroy in Meigs County

Meeting of all Grange officers from 13 Meigs County Granges was held Tuesday night at Hemlock Grange Hall. An engaging program featured and officer duties were discussed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Hemlock Grange Hall

Lucky Punch Restores Hearing for Deaf California Boxer

Joe Hill from California, who has been deaf since infancy, regained his hearing after a hard punch during a training bout. The incident highlights the resilience of a local fighter and his continued boxing career in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Joe Hill California

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