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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1946

Page

7

Bobcats Open 1946 Baseball Season Versus Marietta Pioneers

Ohio University fans will see head coach Don Peden lead the Bobcats against the Marietta Pioneers in the opening 1946 baseball game. Key players include Gene Ruszkowski and Chuck Burdette with Jurk handling pitching duties as Ohio U. seeks an early win. A separate note announces Paul Hoernemann named head football coach at Shaw School, succeeding Marty Loftus.

Phil Hallman Vonute Ohio U Don Peden Marietta Pioneers Bobcats Green White South Chuck Horn Peden North Carolna State Demon Deacons Wake Forest N. C. State Gene Ruszkowski Chuck Burdette King Brady Madden Brooks Turk Horn Traeger Biskup Andrish John Jorkovic Jurk Chuck Burdette Loftus Cleveland Paul Hoernemann New Philadelphia High School Shaw School Marty Loftus

Red Sox and Reds Play Benefit Exhibition in Lexington

In Lexington Kentucky a milk fund exhibition drew the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. The clubs met after a Louisville visit where Boston won 3-2 and 2-0. Nate Andrews, Joe Dobson, Mickey Harris and Earl Johnson pitched for Cincinnati and Boston with Bobby Doerr driving in all three Red Sox runs yesterday. Eddie Lukon provided Cincinnati's two fifth inning hits.

Lexington Red Sox Cincinnati Reds Louisville Florida Nate Andrews Reds Joe Dobson Mickey Harris Earl Johnson Boston Bobby Doerr Sox Leon Culberson Ted Williams Shoard Frank Dasso Bosox Dasso Dave Boo) Ferris Louisville Colonels Cincinnati Eddie Lukon

Jumping Joe Gordon Rejoins Yankees for Brooklyn Dodger Game

Star second baseman Jumping Joe Gordon returns to the New York Yankees after a finger injury in St. Petersburg. He expects to break into the lineup Friday when the Yankees face the Dodgers in Brooklyn.

Nashville, Tenn Joe Gordon New York Yankees Bombers Dodgers Brooklyn Gordon St. Petersburg

Giants Catcher Walker Cooper Delays Cleveland Game

Walker Cooper, the Giants' $175000 catcher just out of the Navy, joined the team in Jacksonville, Florida but did not travel to Hickory for the game against Cleveland. He will train there until Thursday with Jersey City, the Giants' International League farm team.

Hickory N. C Walker Cooper New York Giants Navy Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Jersey City Giants

Real Estate Transfers in Ohio Townships and Additions

Transfers include William Jolley to Harley Allen an acre in York township James Williams to Ruth Welch lots 271 297 298 299 300 in Jacksonville Jessie Levary to Theodore Winner North half of lot 44 in Stanleys addition to Athens township and lot 43 in Stanleys addition Mark Jenkinson to Robert M Nice 1344 acres in Alexander township Etta Stone to Louise and Leonard Wolfe lot 2662 in Townsend s add to Athens Leila W Graham to Edward Nelson lot 1399 in Jackson s add to Nelsonville Ralph W Guthrie to S E Moore 076 acres in Lodi township George W Ford to Robert S Woods init 1612 in Maplewood addition to Athens William and Virginia Fleming to Frank J Christman south half of init 1388 in Smith s addition to Nelsonville

William Jolley Harley Allen York Township James Williams Ruth Welch Jacksonville Jessie Levary Theodore Winner Stanleys Athens Township Stanley Mark Jenkinson Robert M Nice Alexander Township Etta Stone Louise Leonard Wolfe Townsend’s Athens Leila W. Graham Edward Nelson Jackson Nelsonville Ralph W. Guthrie S. E. Moore Lodi George W. Ford Robert S. Woods Maplewood William and Virginia Fleming Frank J. Christman Smith

Mickey Owen Reconsiders Mexican League Move

Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen, after briefly joining the Mexican League pursuit, headed back toward Brooklyn and said he expects to rejoin the Dodgers in about 10 days. He cited personal reasons and discussed terms with Torreon Club officials before canceling the move.

San Antonio Texas Mickey Owen Brooklyn Dodgers Owen Tiecatcher Alfonso Pasquel Torreon Branch Rickey Nashville Tenn Harold Parrott Rickey Mexico Pasquel

Zollners Win Third World Title

Fort Wayne Zollners led by player-coach Bob Mc Dermott captured their third straight world pro basketball title by defeating Oshkosh Wisconsin 72 to 57 in the final game of the best two of three championship series. Mc Dermott, aged and seasoned at fourteen years in the league, demonstrated experience and speed as the pivotal factor in the victory.

Chicago Bob McDermott Fort Wayne Zollners McDermott Zollners Oshkosh Wis All-At Are

Bucklew Named Cincinnati WPI Coach At Xavier University

Xavier University reports Lt Comdr. Phil H Bucklew the new football coach to join the staff effective May 18 in Cincinnati Tus pocket according to a Navy release.

Gromek Chucks For Indians In Barnstorming Series

Danville Virginia report says Steve Gromek will start for the Cleveland Indians to halt the New York Giants as the clubs resume their barnstorming series. Giants manager Mel Ott plans to use Dave Rose after recent military discharge. Indians lost 7 0 yesterday, their first defeat of the set, with Red Embree hit hard and four runs in the last frame. Bill Voiselle limited Cleveland to two hits as Lou Boudreau and Gene Woodling singled. Cleveland leads the series 2 to 1.

Danville Steve Gromek Cleeveland New York Giants Mel Ott Giants Dave Rose Indians Red Embree Cleveland Bill Voiselle Lou Boudreau Gene Woodling

Weight classes debated by boxing officials and fans

Fullerton notes Col Heinie Miller of the National Boxing Association argues that weight equality underpins fair boxing and suggests adjusting divisions. He cites the 176-pound class and proposes possible shifts toward 185 190 or 195 pounds, while conceding gate money may tempt exceptions for smaller fighters.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Col Heinie Miller National Boxing Association University of Maryland Heinie Rocky Grasiano Marty Servo Miller

Keleser Waits as Augusta Finish Shapes a Quiet Scene

Red Smith describes Herman Keleser at Augusta National Golf Club awaiting the finish with a somber, expressionless air. Hinkey Haines returns as an NFL official next fall. Rumors swirl about coaching moves, but Branch McCracken and Tony Hinkle are content where they are.

Red Smith Herald Tribune Herman Keleser Augusta Augusta National Golf Club Hinkey Haines Penn

Local businesses advertise repair and service offerings

Neon Signs offers tube repair transformer replacements and quick service. Jenkinson Machine and Welding advertises welding and electric repair with 24 hour service. Rybarsky promotes nylon repair. Johnson and Son Service Station markets car services. City Cleaners and Forest Rose Termite Control advertise cleaning and pest control with local contact numbers. Athens Heating and Insulating Co lists phone numbers for heating services.

Dial Gilbert Hooper Richland Athens Jenkinson Machine and Welding Co Richland Ave R. E. Rybarczyk A. Veterans Village Johnson and Son Union Athens Heating and Insulating Co Diel City Dry Cleaners Maytag State St Superior Electric CO Phona Court Washington St N. Second Middleport Ohio National Association of Piano Tuners

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