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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1941

Page

12

Nelsonville Veteran Slams Homer for Braves Victory in Doubleheader

Estel Crabtree of Nelsonville C. hit a homer in the seventh inning of the first game and again in the ninth of the second as the Cardinals swept the Braves 6 1 and 3 2 in St Louis. Max Lanier and Jim Tobin pitched duel wins while Stan Musial doubled in two early runs in the nightcap.

Nelsonville Dodger Estel Crabtree Max Lanier Jim Tobin Tom Early Howard Pollet Braves Boston Phil Masi Martin Marion Earley Crabtree Sib Listi Pollet Jimmy Brown Buddy Hassett Johnny Hopp Brown Moore Big John Mize Hassett Hopp Frank Crespi Marion Mize Gus Mancuso Crespi Art Johnson Stan Musial Rochester Cardinals Frank Demaree Eddie Miller Gene Moore Roberge

Reds Sweep Doubleheader Over Phillies in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds win both ends of a Monday doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Johnny Vander Meer struck out 11 in the opener as the Reds edged the Phils 1 to 0, then won the nightcap 3 to 2 with Gene Thompson’s two doubles and a run batted in, while Ike Pearson’s hit on a bases loaded situation produced the winning run.

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MacPhail's Prices Puzzle To Landis

Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis said he asked Larry MacPhail president of the Brooklyn club for an explanation of an extra 25 cents charge on strips of world series tickets. MacPhail said the extra charge covered handling of tickets. Landis said he would not comment until he learns more.

Chicago Kenesaw Mountain Landis Larry MacPhail Brooklyn MacPhail Landis

Standings and results from yesterday's major leagues

Chicago defeated New York 7 to 3 and Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 while St Louis topped Boston 6 to 1 and again 3 to 2. New York defeated Erie 5 to 3 in the American column with Boston 3 Cleveland 2 and Detroit 3 Philadelphia 2. Washington won 9 to 8 over St Louis in 10 innings. In Association playoffs Minneapolis won 10 to 6 over Louisville in the only game scheduled.

ST. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Boston Braves Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington National Club Pet Ceee New Philadephia

Dodgers Rally in Ninth to Keep NL Lead

Brooklyn Dodgers, trailing 3-1 entering the ninth against the Pirates, scored five runs in the final frame to win 6-4 and stay one game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals, who defeated the Braves 6-1 and 3-2. Augie Galan sparked the comeback with a leadoff pinch double after a prior recall from the minors.

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Indians Slip to Fifth as Red Sox Rally Past Tribe

Boston topped Cleveland 3 2 as Joe Dobson won his seventh straight, sending the Indians to fifth place in the standings. Detroit moved ahead of Cleveland with a win over Philadelphia, while Jim Bagby took the loss and Heber Newsome was noted as Boston's reliable today. Cleveland mustered six hits off Dobson, scoring all in the second inning. The Tribe finish their eastern road trip with five wins and nine losses before returning home this weekend.

Boston Indians Bob Feller Joe Dobson Cleveland Red Sox Tribe Jim Bagby Detroit Philadelphia Dobson Heber Newsome

Minnesota 155-Pounder Bud Higgins Promises Power Game

Minnesota football previews show Bud Higgins, a 155-pound sophomore halfback, as a potential replacement for Capt. Bruce Smith. The Gophers prepare for Seattle trip and a Sept. 27 opener vs Washington as coaches shift personnel and seek rugged, fast-paced attacks across the squad.

Chicago Minnesota Bud Higgins Seattle Washington

Millers Rally To Tie Series With Colonels In Six Game

Minneapolis Millers win 10 to 6 over Louisville Colonels to pull even in the playoff series at two games each. Chief Hogsett pitched seven innings before a pinch hitter finished the game as Louisville leapt ahead early. Umpire John Wiethe left baseball for Detroit Lions fall football practice.

Minneapolis Millers Millers Louisville Minneapolis Colonels Chief Hogsett John Wiethe Detroit Lions

Baseball Stat Leaders Incomplete OCR Snippet

Extract shows multiple players and team hints with misreads. Key names include Williams Boston Camilli Brooklyn Reiser Brooklyn Hack Chicago Murtaugh Philadelphia Gomez Newark Riddle Cincinnati. No clear single event. appears to be batting pitching leaders list with errors.

Camilli Brooklyn Murtaugh Philadelphia Riddle Cincinnati

Youngstown Penguins Open 1941 Grid Schedule at Geneva

Youngstown College leads with a veteran squad as they host Geneva College in the season opener. Other Ohio programs face rebuilding as Ashland Muskingum and Bowling Green field varied lineups and unsettled backfields.

Youngstown College Geneva Steel Iity Buckeye Ashland College Tony Lonero Muskingum Howard Kissell

Athens Bowling Classes Clash With Season Opening Plans

Athens City Bowling Association calls an 8 PM meeting at the Sports and Recreation to elect officers for the coming year and finalize season opening plans. Yoder the Bowling Green fullback will miss the Wooster opener September 27 due to a knee injury. Sam Selby prepares Otterbein in a reduced drills schedule, relying on sophomores for key backfield and line spots. Dick Sproull joins Wooster as halfback, boosting the Scots’ squad to 30.

Athens City Bowling Association Sports and Recreation Yoder Bowling Green Wooster Sam Selby Otterbein Cardinals Dick Sproull New Kensington Scots

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