Grissom and Rookie Hurl One-Hitters
Grissom lost a near perfect game in a 2-1 defeat to the Cubs after a double and errors broke his no-hit bid. Ray Phebus pitched a 2-0 shutout against the Red Sox as another standout one-hitter from the day.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1937
Page
9
Grissom lost a near perfect game in a 2-1 defeat to the Cubs after a double and errors broke his no-hit bid. Ray Phebus pitched a 2-0 shutout against the Red Sox as another standout one-hitter from the day.
In a weather interrupted matchup, Brooklyn defeats Boston 3 to 1. Lavagetto Phelps and Hassett key with RBIs while Lavagetto contributes two base hits and a run. Hoyt and Hassett also drive in runs, with strong defense and double plays ending multiple innings. Attendance 15,844.
National and American associations show New York and Philadelphia atop their leagues with mixed results. Team scores feature New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit and others. Wednesday schedules list clashes across major cities including New York at Brooklyn and Cleveland at Detroit.
Detroit promoter Jack Kearns offers Max Schmeling $100,000 and 40 percent for a Navin Field bout with Jimmy Adamick, Detroit’s rising heavyweight, aiming for a $350,000 gate. McCarney warns Adamick is green but dangerous, saying Schmeling would be overwhelmed and chilled by Adamick’s explosive start.
The report profiles Jimmy Adamick continuing a knockout streak to 32 wins with 37 KOs in 43 pro bouts. Hurley praises Adamick’s seven week improvement and notes future potential against Schmeling. Details cover his height 5 11 weight 188 and his background with Kearns and the Louis Braddock era.
The Brothers Algeo Johnny and Ernie led the year end tourney at Athens Country Club on Labor Day. Johnny won Class A with net 71 while Ernie took Class B with net 70. Other Class A scorers included Ben Roberts 74 F McKay 75 R Rutkoskie 77 T N Hoover 77 Charles O Bleness 78 R H Paynter 78. In Class B winners were J Thackeray 75 F Wolfe 75 Captain Pearson 78 J Rhoades 79 H Ong 85.
Washington nicks two runs in the ninth but Boston shuts out the Nats 2 0. Lewis drives in a run and Sington chips in with two base hits while Phebus walks and fans. McKain allows seven hits as Boston pitchers combine for the shutout with Mills and Wileson contributing on the bases.
The page notes a 10 inning or unclear result with Chicago versus Cleveland. It lists errors, runs batted in by Walker Appling Averill, and hits including a home run by Averill. Mentions left on base and base on balls, with Hudlin and Allen as pitchers. A stray sentence discusses blow-fly larvae used to cleanse wounds in bone disease.
Partial box score reads totals and infield notes for a New York versus Philadelphia game. Mentions players Andrews Gehrig Powell Finney Rolfe Dickey Werber Newsome Peters Pinney with double plays, left on base, bases on balls, strikeouts, and an attendance figure of 38 183.
The box score lists hitters J Brown Medwick Padgett and Waner with 8 9 RBI, 4 hits, and 3 runs. P Waner Jensen Cetrodowski Lioue and others contributed base hits including home run by Vave. Pittsburgh and St Louis tied to 10 runs with 16,746 in attendance.
Trolley car operators in East Liverpool must stop unnecessary warning whistle blowing in the downtown area after a petition signed by downtown business men urged the railway company to halt the practice.
Nudism enthusiasts have presented the Home Office and police with a problem as nudist tea shops and clubs operate openly around London. Advertised invitations draw visitors, while the topic contrasts with public concerns. A stray line notes 8585 miles of railways within Ohio.
Carbon Hill notes show Mr Walter Matheny and Mr Wesley Matheny visiting over the weekend while Robert Johnson and Kaye Blosser worked in Columbus. Several locals visit hospitals, fairs, and relatives, including Jimmie Bateman for tonsil removal and Mrs Zoa Blosser hosting a dinner for Logan guests.
In Quincy Massachusetts three bushels of fish spilled from a truck along West Quincy street causing Sunday traffic to pause as passing motorists retrieved haddock and flounder for a meal.
In Detroit today the 24 cylinder Notre Dame owned by Herbert Mendelsohn won the Gold Cup on the Detroit River, beating Count Theo Rossi de Montelera’s Alagi. Clell Perry drove the record pace with an average of 63.675 mph, breaking the 1933 mark, while the boat’s third heat average of 68.645 mph topped the former speed record.
In Dallas at the Cotton Bowl 15 000 fans watched college stars defeat the Chicago Bears 6 to 0. Art Guepe of Marquette University scored the lone touchdown with a 25 yard run in the second period.
Berlin reports that three million copies of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf have been sold, the publication detailing guiding principles for German policy.
Survivors from the early rounds advance to the quarter final stage of the National Tennis championship at Forest Hills New York. Seven of nine matches feature players from multiple nations with strong showings by Budge Riggs von Cramm Marble and Lizana among others.
The page lists east and westbound rail timetables including Diplomat National Limited and No 4 services with multiple daily departures and a single afternoon arrival. It also notes New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio routes, plus Athens Municipal Airport air taxi service with specific west, east, and north departures.
The Columbus Red Birds pressed toward the American Association title with an eight game slate remaining after a 4 2 win in the nightcap against Toledo following a doubleheader split. Max Macon earned his 21st win as Columbus took the opener 4 2 and a crowd of 15 336 watched the action. The Minneapolis Millers saw their title hopes fade after twin losses to St Paul. Milwaukee and Kansas City split a doubleheader, and Louisville edged Indianapolis 7 4 before a 4 4 tie in the second game to end play for the night.
In a doubleheader, New York Giants beat Philadelphia in a 9 inning game and again in a later matchup. Key contributors include Bartell Whitnoy Arnovich McCarthy and Moore with home runs by Danning and McCarthy. Attendance 46,177.
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