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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1945

Page

13

Buckeye Derby Opens as Buckeyes Meet Bobcats on Local Diamond

Ohio University uses seven lettermen in a season opener led by pitcher Mark Wy to face Ohio State. Coach Lowell Wrigley aims to improve a five and five conference mark as veterans Don Grate and Walter Ems anchor the lineup while Keith Phelps stars at shortstop. Contenders for infield and outfield spots include Hayes Metzger Bernie Fioto and Wally Wahlstram with undecided first base between Jack Underman Alex Harthill and Boh yan.

Mark Wy Ohio University Ohio State Suckeyes Bobcats Jess Ourcome Larkbourne Lowell Wrigley Bucks Oise Don Grate Walter Ems Bob Schiff George Ranza Keith Phelps Miché Bernie” . Cromi Ernst Stu -Komer First Jack Underman Alex Harthill

Cleveland golf chief Jack Smith reappointed for three years

Jack Smith, head professional at the city-owned Highland Park 36 hole public golf course since 1919, was yesterday reappointed to the job for a three year term. Ralph Zanelli of Providence and Wilson of Cleveland were listed among those scheduled.

Cleveland Jack Smith Highland Park

Quartet of Athens HI Athletes Enlist in Armed Forces

Four Athens High athletes Bil Beckley Dean Rotramel Jerry Cavanaugh and Joe Triipo enlisted in the armed forces over the past two days Beckley Rotramel and Cavanaugh are seniors while Triipo is a sophomore Beckley starred in football basketball and baseball and Rotramel was a leading scorer in basketball Cavanaugh played fullback guard and center field Triipo showed promise as a left handed halfback and pitcher with potential for a future athletic career.

Bill Beckley Lsport Bill Dean Retramel Dean Jerry Cavanaugh Jerry Foe ‘Tritipo Joe

Ray Nolting to Coach Bearcats

Ray Nolting to coach Bearcats after graduation. He played as a letter with the Chicago Bears and succeeds Joe Meyer who enters private business after the row.

Ray Nolting Bearcats Bead “Etter Chicago Bears Joe Meyer

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

NY sports column notes Steve Owen slipped away to talk to players while Bears officials tried to reach him by phone Detroit Lions also sought him. Vic Dellicurti story from boxing publicist Harry Markson links street running to boxing debut at Jefferson Boys Club before facing Jake Lamotta at St Nick's. Pete Herman discusses fighting by hearing, while football meeting woes grow as Bell Mandel and Shea miss family health scares.

Hugh Fullerton New York Steve Owen Chicago Bears Steve Detroit Lions Mr. Qwen Harry Markson Thumper New York City Vic Dellicurti Markson Dejlicurti Jake Lamotta St. Nick's Pete Herman Bert Pittsburgh Bell Freddy Detroit Mandel Bill Boston Shea

Oklahoma Kids Pace Indians In Spring Training

In Indianapolis Oklahoma players Allie Reynolds and Pat Seerey pace the Cleveland Indians in spring training. Reynolds faces the Pittsburgh Pirates in his first major league test of the season as Cleveland aims to stretch an exhibition win streak. The Indians earlier beat the Hoosier nine and Klieman’s squad in a 16 to 8 result.

Indianapolis Oklahoma Aillie Reynolds Bethany Pat Seerey Wilburton Cleveland Indians Allie Latungie Ind Pittsburgh Pirates Tribe Smoky City Indians Alith Ed Klieman

Derby entry blanks mailed with timing depends on VE day

Louisville Kentucky entries for this year’s Kentucky Derby were mailed yesterday. The forms include an “if and when” timing depending on the government lifting the racing ban. Churchill Downs hopes to be ready soon after VE Day and to adjust with the war’s end.

Louisville Churchill Downs

Browns Triumph Over Cardinals 10-3 In Rain Halts Six

The St Louis Browns, riding a 10-2 spring mark, powered past the Cardinals 10-3 as George McQuinn and Don Gutteridge led a 4-hit attack with a homer each. The win keeps the Browns in front in exhibition play and extends their home success against rivals. In other notes, the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-7 in an 11-inning Red Cross benefit. Pat Seerey homered for Cleveland. and spring workouts continued for White Sox, Pirates, and Indians with various pitching plans and lineups.

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