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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1941

Page

7

Yankees Clinch 1941 World Series In Close 4 1 Win

Ernie Bonham pitched four hits allowed as the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 to 1 to complete their eighth straight World Series victory. Joe Gordon drove in the decisive run with a second inning single, while DiMaggio and Keller provided key support as New York claimed the title in 1941.

Ernie Bonham Brooklyn Dodgers Bombers Yankees Dodgers Bronx Ed Barrow Bos Freddy Fitzsimmons Mickey Owen Larry MacPhail Leo Durocher Yankee Red Ruffing Marius Russo Bonham Joe Gordon Gordon Bill Dickey Konham Whitlow Wyatt DiMaggio Joe Whit Charley Keller Qwen Dolf Camilli New York Sturm Peer Messiade Dickey St. Os Brooklyn Walker Medwick FOGG Saccuan Coscarart Herman Reese Ecko Reiser Henrich Wyatt Owen Riggs Camilli Keller Rolfe Rizzuto McGowan A.L Sears Pinelli N. L Grieve Goetz N.L Sam Snead Sam Cleveland Jeff Heath Joe Mernik Minnesota Gophers Henry Edwards Rockne Henry Bunky Morris Syracuse U

Brown Takes Ohio State Post With Massillon Pride

Columbus reports gush over Paul Brown, fresh Buckeyes coach from Massillon, as he builds a program from strong fundamentals and single wing tactics. The piece notes his rapid rise, high school backing, radio outreach, and readiness to start with a deep roster while facing early tests from Western Kentucky Teachers and Reserve scores.

Columbus Paul Eugene Brown Washington High Massillon Ohio State Robert C. Zuppke Oak Park Ill Ilinois Brown Paul Brown Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Ohio Buckeye Francis Schmidt Pee Brown Reserve Don John Fekete Bill Heinz Red Cats Chuck Miller Bill Hartman Western Kentucky Teachers Harold Wise Joe Cullen Dick Crouch Western Kentucky Crouch Wise W. H Bill” Herbert Ohio U Neil Thomas

Fight Results From Across The Nation

Red Cochran narrowly out pointed Lew Jenkins in New Jersey at 141 1 2 to 135 while Al Lie Stoltz defeated Frankie Martin in six. Abe Simon and Turkey Thompson drew in Hollywood. Jackie Donovan edged Andre Jessurun in Syracuse and Joe Maxin outpointed Bill Peterson in Chicago. Nate Bolden stopped Larry Russell in three and John Abbott beat Matt Daugherty in four.

New York City Red Cochrane New Jersey Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Tex Allie Stoltz Newark Frankie Martin Los Angeles Hollywood Abe Simon New York Turkey Thompson Syracuse N. Y Jackie Donovan Buffalo Andre Jessurun Chicago Joe Maxin Cleveland Bill Peterson Indiana Harbor Ind Nate Bolden Larry Russell Atlantic City John Abbott Matt Daugherty Milwaukee

Local football scores from Friday’s games

Marion Harding and Mount Vernon tied 0 in a scoreless clash. Bexley beat Delaware Willis 21 to 0. Columbus Aquinas shut out Columbus North 20 to 0. Groveport defeated Gahanna 6 to 0. West Jefferson beat Columbus St. Charles 13 to 7. Mifflin defeated Hilliard 13 to 0. Xenia beat Miamisburg 7 to 0. Oxford Stewart dominated Seven Mile 19 to 0.

Marion Harding Mount Vernon Bexley Delaware Willis Columbus Aquinas Columbus North Groveport Gahanna West Jefferson Columbus St. Charles Mifflin Hilliard Xenia Miamisburg Oxford Stewart Seven Mile

Dodgers Fall Short as Yankees Dominate World Series Atmosphere

In New York, the Yankees outplayed the Dodgers in a hard luck loss for Brooklyn. Fans jeered and cheered, while autograph seekers pressed for signatures as Brooklynites faced another pennant-less season.

New York Dodgers Yankees Brooklyn Yanks

Bulldogs Face Darkhorse Pomeroy on Friday Night

Athens High hosts Pomeroy at home as the 1941 season hangs in the balance. The Panthers bring a perfect three game mark and SE conference wins over Jackson and Nelsonville, while Athens aims to rebound after a rough showing against Gallipolis. Ed McPherson may return to bolster the line for Friday.

Athens High Bulldogs Harry Lackey Scrappy Eleven Pomeroy Panthers Jackson Nelsonville Logan Gallipolis Callipolis Blue Devils George Blackburn Blue Devil Athens Bulldogs Blue Devils Ed McPherson McPherson Athens Hospital

Middleport Lightweights Fall to Gallipolis 13 6

Middleport hosts Gallipolis in a scrimmage where the Lightweights were outplayed 13 to 0 by the away squad. Eddie Pepper and Jackson sparked the scoring as Gallipolis built momentum for the SEC clash set for Friday evening.

Middleport Gallipolis Gallia Blue Devils Paul Trittschuh Yellow Jacket Eddie Pepper Red Peppers Jackson

Wolfe Brothers Harbor Scoring Frenzy in Ohio Football

Upper Sandusky's Wolfe brothers lead scoring across Ohio high school football. Russell Wolfe tops state at 56 points in three games, Fenton leads the Ohio Conference with 24, as Heidelberg and Ashland share key wins. Other top teams Massillon Canton McKinley Middletown and Mansfield produce notable results with explosive performances across the weekend.

Columbus Wolfe Ada Young Wolfe High School Athletic Association Upper Sandusky Jack Crider Canton McKinley Bulldogs Champaign Dll Elroy Lightnin Jones Sandusky Mansfield Massillon McKinley Canton Middletown Tigers Cleveland Cathedral Latin Cincinnati Woodward Roosevelt Gregory Alliance Stark County Warren Newark Steubenville Mel Knowlton Stubtown Crew Doc Vargo Akron South Xenia O S. O Northridge Hamilton Roger Bacon Troy Greenville Grandview Columbus St. Mary Lebanon Osborn Bath Circleville Greenfield McClain Jimmy Robinson Canton Lehman Kent Roosevelt Fairport Harbor Canton Lincoln Coshocton Chillicothe Portsmouth Trojans Huntington W. Va East Liverpool Salem

Famed Topperweins To Give Shooting Exhibition Thursday

Ad and Mrs. Ad Topperwein bring a free shooting exhibition to the Athens Gun Club near the airport. The pair perform rifle pistol and shotgun feats, including rapid-fire cartoon targets and tests of endurance with wood blocks and eggs.

Topperweins Topperwein Mother Earth Ad. Topperwein Ripley's Uncle Sam

Shade Personal and Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Herman Miller and daughter Sue Ann and infant Roy visit Ravenswood West Virginia father Charles Bobo and sister Mrs George Malloy. Walter Champlain and daughter Phyllis Lester Champlain and daughter Sue Glouster Chester Smith and daughter Mary Louise from Rittman guests of William Chapple. Mrs Boyd Angell and son Harris weekend guests of her mother Mrs William Harris and Wayne Harris family. Cletus Chapple Akron and Pauline Chapple Columbus guests of Mrs J M Chapple. Frank Jeffers hosts Sunday dinner for the birthday of Mrs Jeffers' father Clifford Ruth.

Harris William Harris Wayne Harris Cletus Chapple Akron Pauline Chapple Columbus J. M. Chapple Frank Jeffers

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