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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
7
Cincinnati Reds rally to defeat Detroit Tigers 4 1 in Game Seven with Paul Derringer pitching shutout innings and strong defense. Bobo Newsom battles despite loss as Buck and Reds climbers push from behind to claim the 1940 title.
Cincinnati celebrated as Paul Derringer hurled a 2 1 victory over Detroit in game seven. Mans Werber Bill McKechnie praised Jimmy Wilson amid late rallies by Frank McCormick and Jimmy Ripple that brought in the winning run and ignited a 26 000 strong jubilation.
Maurice The Angel Tillet weighing 275 pounds defeated De Dusek from Omaha Nebraska at the Indianapolis event in straight falls securing a decisive win in the heavyweight bout.
Cincinnati erupts in joyous celebration after the Reds defeat the Detroit Tigers for the 1940 World Series title. Fans flood streets with confetti and newspapers, horns and pennants everywhere, in what witnesses call the greatest party since the armistice. Police report minor incidents as crowds parade through the night.
Eddie Brizet notes old Jimmy Wilson leading his team in the tense series as a veteran 40 year old catcher powers six tough games, even stealing a base. Bill McKechnie once sent baseballs to Atlanta inmates, while Hank Greenberg draws praise as a rising idol in the baseball mobs. Joe McCarthy quips a sharp line about a bad view of the series.
Cincinnati fans cheered Ernie Lombardi as he battled a sprained ankle while backing the Reds in the World Series chase. He returned briefly, collected a double in three at bats, but endured an intentional walk and final heartbreak as Buck Newsom and the Tigers kept the Reds from clinching.
Louisville's team of destiny, favored to win the sixth game of the 1940 minor league World Series, seeks a second straight title and to pull even with the Newark Bears. Rain postponed game three at Newark giving 23 year old Charlie Wagner an extra day of rest.
Greens Run announces the marriage of Mary Toczik to Albert Harmon of Corning following a Sept. 14 ceremony in Greenup Kentucky. Mrs Elia McDonald works in Murray City. The Harmons begin housekeeping in Corning. Mrs Donley and Mrs McDonald visited Olive Loper in Murray City. Richard Donly returned home from the CCC camp at Zaleski.
Portland reports an amateur contest scheduled after the show at the recreation hall on Friday night October 11. Local talent is invited to participate and enter the contest.
Cleveland baseball club vice-president C. C. Slapnicka rebutted manager Oscar Vitt's claim of lacking front office backing. Slapnicka said Vitt's statements were not factual and recounted the Heath incident as Vitt's own suggestion led to the apology. Directors will decide Vitt's future in three weeks.
Athens 7, Pomeroy 6. Gallipolis 27, Middleport 0. Logan 53, Nelsonville 6. Jackson 20, New Boston 12. Wellston 6. Oak Hill 0. Schedule shows Oct 11 Logan at Athens. Gallipolis at Pomeroy. Middleport at Jackson. Wellston at Nelsonville.
Shaw High School of Cleveland forfeited its first three football victories after it was found two players had spent more than two semesters in the ninth grade. The discovery came before Shaw’s Erie League opener and did not affect standings.
Taylor Ridge society notes report the Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday at Mrs. Clara Golding’s home for an all day program and potluck dinner with Mrs. Mary White assisting. Local people visit relatives attend events and celebrate births and receptions in the community.
Acrasia owned by Henry Warwick of Cleveland and driven by Clint Hodgins broke the world mile trotting record for two year olds in Marysville with a time of 2 06 3 4, one second faster than the previous mark.
In New York Tami Mauriello 158 outpoints Augie Arellano 155 in an eight round contest. In White Plains Steve Belloise 155 stopped Vicky Harkins 157 1 2 in Philadelphia after eight rounds.
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