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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

14

Bobcats fall to Western Michigan in season opener

Ohio University drops a 6 to 2 decision to Western Michigan State Teachers in the opener. Ohio errors and hit trouble haunted the Bobcats, while Bronco pitcher Ken Johnson and a late rally sealed the win. Jack Mi lakar started for Ohio with Greiner pitching relief as the game extended to the seventh before WMU pulled away.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan State Broncos Ohio Johnny Minkar

Baseball Standings and Scores from St. Louis

The standings show St. Louis 4 Cincinnati 2 in one game and New York 3 Brooklyn 1. Chicago rain versus Pittsburgh. Cleveland 6 Chicago 0. Philadelphia 10 New York 7. Boston 8 Washington 7 in 12 innings. St. Louis 8 Detroit 1.

St. Louis Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit National Club Aeons Anon

Queerest of animals described in travel note

A passage lauds the giraffe as one of the queer est of animals noting spotted skin like a leopard the cal lous breast of a camel the head of a horse and the hoof of a stag in a vivid catalog of its features.

Popular six-penny silver coin dominates England minting in 1939

The six-penny piece was the most popular silver coin in England accounting for about one third of the country’s silver coin minting in 1939.

England

Bowling Star Frank Benkovic to Appear in Athens Exhbition

Frank Benkovic, top bowling star and captain of the Brunswick Miner alite team of Cincinnati, will appear in Athens for a Friday exhibition and free instruction. He boasts a 223 season average in Cincinnati leagues, 17 perfect 300 games, and a string of all time records including a 2259 all events mark from 1932.

Frank Benkovic Brunswick Mineralite Cincinnati Athens Benkovic Milwaukee Wisconsin Chicago Columbus Gil Zunker ABC Charlie Daw Eener Brunswick-Balke- Collender Co

Plains Lose League Contest To Glouster 6 to 5

The Plains fell 6 to 5 to Glouster in a league game yesterday for their first loss of the season. Both teams had five hits and 11 strikeouts by pitchers. Winn of Glouster was the pitching standout retiring the bases loaded in the sixth. Plains battery was Lopez and J Linscott. Glouster pitchers were Winn and Jennie. Plains face New Marshfield Friday at home.

Broncos Ken Johnson Bronco Hurler Hill Cuckovich Metzger The Plains Glouster Sason Winn Lopez J. Linscott Plains Battery Jennice New Marshfield Brooklyn New York Giants Harry Gumbert Dodgers Kirby Highlee Giants Harry Danning Manuel Salvo Phillies Boston Bees New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Dick Siebert Bob Johnson Nelson Potter A's Twinky Selkirk Joe DiMaggio Detroit

Vander Meer Shines Yet Reds Fall 4 2 to Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds fade again 4 2 as Johnny Vander Meer shows signs of form after his slump but St. Louis Cardinals win the opener. Manager Bill McKechnie weighs pitching options as Ed Joost, Brown, and others contribute drives in the losing effort.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Deep South St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Bill McKechnie Champions Elmer Riddle Jim Turner Turner Elmer Bill McGee Reds Johnny Vander Meer Johnny Eddie Joost Ernie Kay St. Louis Hoeflinger Osu W. Cooper Ogg Marion Lutha M. Cooper Risaliti Schmitt Tee Werber SEO AU Hintaan Bee Gleeson F. McCormick Lombardi Vander Meer Frey Joost Brown Crespi Werber Ripple Moore Mize McCormick Mort Johnny Vandereer

Lorain Keeler Fires 821 Series in Bowling Rolloff

Lorain Keeler, a former college football star now bowling five years, posted a 300 game and an 821 series last night. He nearly tied the season high with 824 by Peter Kisloski of Wilkes Barre. Keeler, who played at Kiski Prep and West Liberty, rolled 31 strikes in 36, with 15 straight through the 9 pin.

Lorain Hank Andorka Maples American Bowling Congress Peter Kisloski Wilkes- Barre Andorka Kiski Prep School West Liberty State Teachers College

Milnar Shuts Out White Sox In Indians First Win

Al Milnar pitched a two hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0 for Cleveland in the opener. Hal Trosky hit a three run homer and Roy Weatherly added a two run shot as the Indians topped the Sox, matching strong early-season form with solid defense and timely hitting.

al Milnar Indians Chisox Albert Joseph Happy Milnar Cleveland Indians Southern Association Milwaukee American Association Cleveland Tribe New Orleans Chicago White Sox Bob Feller Chicago Hal Trosky Roy Weatherly White Sox

Conn Louis Title Bout Delay Sends Fans On Edge

Pittsburgh reports Billy Conn fears Joe Louis fight may be postponed from June to July as promoter Mike Jacobs delays. Conn and manager Johnny Ray urge June for better payoff and peak form, whileLouis looming as the heavyweight title holder watches closely.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Jacobs Conn Johnny Ray Johnny

Mount Union Oberlin to renew 1943 football rivalry

Mount Union College and Oberlin College will renew their football rivalry in 1943 that was broken off in 1931 marking a return of a long dormant series between the two Ohio institutions.

Mount Union Oberlin Colleges

Peacock Throne of Shah Jehan Worth Over Thirty Million

The Delhi palace palace complex housed the peacock throne built during Shah Jehan's reign. It was a two peacock design inlaid with costly jewels and valued at more than 30 million dollars.

Delhi Shah Jehan

Slower Driving Boosts Gas Mileage Under Average Conditions

A report notes that under typical conditions driving at about 35 miles per hour yields the best miles per gallon. The estimate highlights fuel efficiency advantages of restrained speeds for standard automobiles.

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