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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

11

Homer DiMaggio Delivers Blues 5 3 Win

Vince DiMaggio hits a first inning homer to lead the Kansas City Blues past the Columbus Red Birds 5 3 at Columbus. Bill Hitchcock adds a later homer as Kansas City gains the win in a stormy day.

Homer Vince DiMaggio United Press American Association New York Yankee Joe Columbus Kansas City Blues Columbus Red Birds DiMaggio Bill Hitchcock John Babich Kansas City Nathan Andrews Kieinke Lewis Krausse Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Millers Indians

Boy of 2 Becomes New England's Youngest Skater

In Skowhegan Maine two year old Robert Eugene Allen is named New England's youngest skater after a month of practice. He shared exhibition honors with his father and was feted by the Riverside Skating Club on his second birthday.

Skowhegan Robert Eugene Allen New England Riverside Skating Club

Pitchers Ills Puzzle To Old Mound Star

Cy Young reflects on modern pitcher ailments and training while recalling his own near injury free career. He argues for year round fitness and proper warm ups, notes his no trainer era, and doubts many modern hitters would excel in earlier baseball eras.

Columbus Denton Young Boston Braves Grover Cleveland Alexander Cy Young Ohio Legislature Cooperstown Babe Ruth

Sports Quiz Q and Answers Snapshot

The Athens Messenger item presents a Q and A on racing legends Man O War and Sir Barton, plus university team size figures and Dizzy Dean’s peak salary, inviting readers to mail in sports questions with a stamped reply.

Sir Barton Pittsburgh University Louisiana State University Pittsburgh Louisiana State Dizzy Dean Sports Service Bureau The Athens Messenger 18Th St Washington, D. C

Albany Cage Awards Highlight High School Assembly

Ohio University guest Harold Wise spoke at a Albany High assembly where basketball team awards were given to players Deloris Clark Helen Woodyard Betty Greene Virginia Zimmerman Virginia Oxley Martha Knowlton June Pincelli June Pauley Olive Parker manager Aldine Radcliffe Zelia Boin cheerleaders Sherwood Gillogly manager and other players. The Epworth League will meet Friday at 7 30 PM at the M E Church with refreshments.

Albany Harold Wise Ohio University Deloris Clark Helen Woodyard Betty Greene Virginia Zimmerman Virginia Oxley Martha Knowlton June Pincelli June Pauley Olive Parker Aldine Radcliffe Zelia Boin Dick Scott Gerald Beckley Darrel West Donald Hoffee Davis Greene Springer Vorhees Leon Gold Athens The Baptist Church Luckett Evelyn Cooper Selma Nelson Lois Dunn Madge McVey Marie Pauley Thelma Robinson Hazel Woodyard Richard Baughman William Elliott Blaine Farley Wilbert McKnight Earl Radcliffe Robert Russell Lamar Springer Gene West Eloise West Charles Wingo Margaret Barger Junior Dinsmoor Mary Ellen Cunningham Harry Moffee Mazie Johnson Cyris Moore Margaret Pearman Lloyd Stanley Opal Omas Twila Knowles Kessel Smith Harvey Barger Luta Burke Margaret Donaldson Christine Dorsey Sherwood Gillogly Dorothy Haning Snowville Lou Thompson

Sydney Population Forecast by 1946 Reaches 3 Million

Wilfred Hay, chief survey officer, says a postmaster general’s survey predicts Sydney will hit 3,000,000 by 1946. Past forecasts are within six weeks of matching current population, mail, and telephone demand.

Sydney Wilfred Hay Postmaster General’s Department

Parrots Attack Sheriff Deputies in McAlester Home

In McAlester Oklahoma two watchdog parrots attacked a sheriff and two deputies during a liquor raid. The birds inflicted facial and arm lacerations as they sprang through an opened doorway.

Mcalester Okla

Billiard Champion Willie Mosconi to Exhibit in Athens

Willie Mosconi, the pocket billiard world champion, appears at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Varsity Billiard Parlors in Athens as part of the National Billiard Program. The Philadelphia youth, a top contender for five years, will perform fancy shots and offer free instruction after the exhibition.

Athens Willie Mosconi Willie Philadelphia New York City Mosconi Caras Ponzi Ralph Greenleaf

Baer Burned Out Says Trainer Nova Favored In June Bout

NEA Service notes Dolph Thomas, Baer's former conditioner, believes Baer is burned out and doubts he will endure training. Thomas favors Lou Nova to beat Baer in June in New York, citing Nova's ambition and youth. He also predicts a strong outdoor heavyweight season and mentions Louis and Conn as possible future foes.

Baer Nova Scrap Dolph Thomas Lou Nova Max Baer New York Thomas Jack Roper Galento Louis

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