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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1940
Page
7
A World Series recap notes Reds lead Tigers in hits 51 to 49 while errors favor Reds. Bill Werber tops Cincinnati with a .435 average. Lynwood Rowe struggles for Detroit with a 17.18 ERA. Paul Derringer eyed for Cincinnati pitching, Detroit unsure between Bridges or Newsom.
The seventh game at Crosley Field pits Buck Newsom for Detroit against Paul Derringer for Cincinnati in a decisive series clash. Both veterans carry fatigue from tight starts, with possibilities of Tommy Bridges as an emergency for Detroit. Reds gain by stout infield defense and timely plays, including Werber and Joost, while Walters delivers a homer and solid mound work.
The GLOUSTER City League opened Monday night with Union Lunch taking two of three from Scott Dairy. Virgil Eddy tops single with 213 and Jim Wolf 201, totaling 529. Scores show early season action at Wolf's alleys.
In a tense sixth game at Crosley Field the Reds edged the Tigers with standout defense by Bill Werber to snag Rudy York at second and tag York out at home plate. Coach McKechnie plans Derringer, Baker weighs Newsom or Bridges for a decisive finale.
Athens High Bulldogs sharpen practice for Logan clash after beating Pomeroy. Coach Harry Lackey emphasizes timing and blocking, welcomes back John Taylor and Roger Wiseman, aims to avoid injuries, and eyes Friday night showdown with Logan. Philadelphia?
Newark Bears fall 6 to 2 as Cecil Tex Hughson stars for Louisville. The Red Sox pitcher held the International Leaguers in check and earned the Colonels their second win in the best-of-seven Little World Series.
Ohio University scouts report Western Michigan State a stronger foe than Butler and highlight Horace Coleman as a premier sophomore back. Bobcats coach Don Peden drills blockers and tackling after a rough showing versus Butler while safeguarding players Johnny Zahrndt and Jimmy Snyder from minor injuries.
Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt accused the front office of failing to back him as tensions spiked in Cleveland. Vitt said he would not resign and blamed management for a rift while Alva Bradley denied knowledge of the dispute and planned a directors meeting after a vacation.
Cincinnati sport column sketches weather aiding attendance at a recent game with scalpers beaten, notes Detroit Bridges starting and Newsom warming up for emergencies, mentions Miami U pilot Frank Wiupits and a Larry MacPhail front office rumor. Also features a quirky fan with eight foot stilts and a one minute interview praising Michigan State coach Charles Bachman calls Tom Harmon the greatest running back seen.
Shade High School elected year officers by class with Verda Belle Chappel and Carl Guthrie named presidents. Jarringly, the item also notes a newborn 7 12 pound son for the Melagan family and a guest visit by Mrs. James Sweeney to Athens.
Arturo Godoy of Chile outpointed Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia. Roscoe Toles of Detroit defeated Jack Trammell in Youngstown. Buddy Walker of Columbus defeated Tony Musto in Chicago.
Massillon’s 74-0 rout of Erie East marks its 27th straight win and 245 points in four games. Other unbeaten Ohio teams include Canton McKinley, Washington Court House, Youngstown Campbell Memorial, Mansfield, Shelby, Newark, Fairmount, and Alliance. Artie Garrison of McKinley boosts his scoring lead with three touchdowns against Sandusky.
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