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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

13

Goedde to start for Toledo Mudhens in spring opener

Sylvester Goedde an announced nine foot eight and a half inch left hander will start Saturday's spring training game for the Toledo Mudhens against Ohio University at 2 30. Goedde, a Vaughnsville high school star with major league interest, showed a sharp fastball curve and changeup in batting practice. Manager Fournier plans two more mound workers against the Bobcats and finally a complete infield with the arrival of third baseman Bob Boke from the west coast and outfielder Zarilla joining Corona and Epps in the field.

Sylvester Goedde Jack Fournier Toedo Mudhens Ohio University Vaughnsille Aozen Mudhens Tuesay Toledo Bobcats Bob Boke West Coast

Glouster Couple Visiting Relative Then Returning

Major and Mrs. Lowell Burnell were Glouster callers Wednesday after spending Tuesday night with Major Burnell's parents in Nelsonville. They were en route to Fort Thomas Kentucky where Major Burnell has been stationed since entering the service.

Glouster Major Mrs Lowell Burnell Major Burnell Nelsonville Fort Thomas

Detroit Holds 3-0 Lead as Wings Triumph Over Bruins

Detroit Red Wings extend playoff cushion to three games with a 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins. Don Grosso secures a hat trick in regulation time while Boston’s lineup lacks stars Milt Schmidt, Porky Dumart, and Bobby Bauer.

Boston Detroit Red Wings Boston Bruins Wings Bruins Milt Schmidt Porky Dumart Bobby Bauer Don Grosso

Hereditary Chicken Fleds Feasts From Imagined Chase

A chicken raised in isolation shows a sudden dash to seize food and glance back at unseen pursuers, illustrating how heredity shapes instinctive behavior.

Count Fleet Favored Derby Hope As Odds Slide

Sid Feder reports Count Fleet seen breaking workouts at Belmont and touted as hottest three year old. With rival Devil's Thumb sidelined and Wood Memorial on April 17, odds trimmed to 7 to 5 as bettors back the Reigh Count colt. Some worry his height and speed may hinder a mile and a quarter race, while others praise his potential for major stakes.

Sid Feder New York Belmont Devil's Thumb Broadway Ed Bradley

Kullerton's Roundup Reports College Sports Buzz

A collage of notes from Asa Bushnell on summer college sports expansion and more eastern schools organizing teams. A Giants practice lecture provokes campus laughter. Mentions of Les Goates, Manhattan Beach Coast Guard, Lieut Jim Burchard, Torchy Peden, Roy Lanner, and a Radio City Music Hall quip about hay.

New York Asa Bushnell Manhattan Beach Roy Lanner Montreal Arvida Ark Dodgers al Sherer Radio City Music Hall Lanner

Cincinnati Boys Capture Major Share in Ohio AAU Boxing Titles

Cincinnati fighters dominated the Ohio AAU championship in Columbus, taking four of eight titles and half the spots on the eight man squad bound for the national tourney in Boston next week. Joe Discepoli led the champions by winning the 135 pound class, with Art Edmerson taking the 126 pound title and Shirley Keeling and Dave Clark also securing crowns for Cincinnati. Springfield and Columbus accounts followed with two winners apiece, including Mevin Pullin and Johnny Ross for Springfield, and Cal Courtney and Ken Johnson for Columbus and Dayton respectively.

Columbus Cincinnati Ohio Amateur Athletic Union Queen City Sluggers Dayton Joe Discepoli AAU Discevoli Victor Byrd Springfield Dick Haley Art Edmerson Queen City Clarence Frizelle Tony Caminiti Shirley Keeling Allen Scott Dave Clark Jim Lyons Mevin Pullin Johnny Ross Pullin John Wesley Ross Jimmy Smith Milford Center Cal Courtney Joe Gasbarro Lockbourne Air Base Ken Johnson Charley Hodges

Hank Edwards Delivers Game Winning Home Run for Indians

In Indianapolis the Cleveland Indians rally from a Pirates lead as rookie Hank Edwards belts a ninth inning homer to lift Cleveland 4 3. Pitchers Vern Kennedy Jim Bagby and Joe Heving lead a rookie trio on the mound while Otto Denning and Cris Hackett contribute key hits.

Indianapolis Ind Hank Edwards Cleveland Indians Indianapolis American Association Vern Kennedy Jim Bagby Joe Heving Tribe Edwards Pittsburgh Pirates Clevelanders Pirates Mike Naymick Pete Center Bucs Jack Salveson Pittsburgh Cris Hackett Otto Denning Homer Denning

Training camp gossip from coast to coast in baseball

Reports from New York to Missouri note early season issues and standout performances. Carl Hubbell shows strong form for the Giants with one hit allowed in three innings. Kirby Higbe dominates Yale hitters in a four inning relief. Vernon Stephens eyes infection raises Browns concerns. Jimmy Wasdell awaits draft physical in Muncie as Pirates enter key series preparations.

Lakehurst N. J New York Giants Carl Hubbell Hubbell Ellis Island Coast Guard Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Kirby Higbe Yale New Haven Highe

Athens City A Bowling Scores

A report notes bowling scores from Athens City A and Athens City B leagues in a local standings update. The item presents player tallies and team results from recent matches in the city league.

Athens City

Reds win as Vander Meer and Beggs hit hard

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Indianapolis Indians 8 to 6 in Bloomington. Vander Meer struggled with control and the Indians hit five triples while Max Marshall hit a homer and Ray Mueller drew two triples as the Reds prepared for a Cubs game.

Vander Meer Beggs Reds Bloomington Ind Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Indianapolis Indians Johnny Vander Meer Joe Beggs Johnny Indians Max Marshall Ray Mueller Pacific Coast

Frozen birds at Regent's Park frozen by cold snap

The flamingoes of Regent's Park in London were trapped by ice after a sudden cold snap, freezing them by the ankles in the pond. In another note, ancient Greeks hardened their hands to eat hot foods with fingers by handling hot spokes.

Regent's Park London

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