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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1942

Page

7

Bobcats Hand Buckeyes First Loss Of Season

Ohio State and Ohio University met in a 5-2 Buckeye setback as John Mlakar limited the Bucks to four hits and earned the win for the Bobcats. Shanesy started for Ohio and, despite an early 2-0 lead, saw Ohio State rally in the sixth inning to drop four straight.

Ohio University Ohio State Bobcats Columbus Bucks Scarlet and Gray Shanesy Ohio John Minkar Patterson Green White Lohery Mlakar Scholler McLain Silvey Shively Gecowets Howard Collins Jack Silvey Brown Buckler Heinz Johnson Collins Jack McLain Cramer Schively Minkar Cliff Craig Wren Harkins Ans Wren Craig Fraker Ee Burgett Ee Gecowets Mase Balk—Mlakar Ohio U

Playoffs Start in Marietta 10-Pin Loop

Open playoffs in Marietta Handicap League began as Pipe Shop swept Administration in two matches. Roll-off is best five of nine. Engineers beat Paint Shop, Army took two of three from Mold Loft. Next Monday Pipe Shop faces Administration, Mold Loft meets Paint Shop, Engineers vs Army. Standout bowlers included Overholt Wallace Powers Moystin Miller Newton Woodall Dunlavy Binder Rehmann Fowler Sprenger Somerville.

Point Pleasant Marietta St. Recreation Pipe Shop Engineers Paint Shop Army Mold Loft Overholt Wallace Powers Moystin Miller Newton

Bulldogs Rally Past Chauncey Dover 9-1 in County Escape

Athens Bulldogs dominate Chauncey Dover Blue Devils 9-1 on the county field. Captain Bob Wakefield shines with a nine strikeout pitching gem and a two run double in a fourth inning rally. Bob Mulligan and Hutchison lead a ten hit attack as Athens improves to two straight wins.

Athens Bulldogs Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Bob Wakefield Athens Wakefield Chauncey Crew Bob Mulligan Bulldog Earich Walton Hutchison Evan Jones Bulldogs Mulligan Jim Wakefield Brother Bob Homer Gall Chauncey Jack Ley B. Mingus Herdman Tritpo Ley Athens Moundsman Jackson Sprague Tritpp Tritipo Murchison Mills Finsterwald Gall Jin Aba HE Mulligan J. Wakefield B. Wakefield Jones Teee R. Dunfee Eavner A. Herdman Canter Nnwscemcon Mingus Jim Ley Sh Teianiies Ted Ocasneaeseven Leggs Hone

Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday

National games show Brooklyn defeating Boston 13 to 2 and Pittsburgh surpassing Chicago 5 to 2 with St Louis routing Cincinnati 8 to 0. Philadelphia beat New York 10 to 4. Detroit defeated Chicago 4 to 2 in American action. Louisville won 4 to 0 over Columbus and Kansas City 10 to 1 over St Paul in the Association standings with Minneapolis topping Milwaukee 10 to 9 in 10 innings.

Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Detroit Cleveland Washington Association National Club Pet Basten Chica Ee Wee Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Pau Neem

Beekeepers Told How to Obtain Sugar for Feed

Pomeroy and Meigs County beekeepers may contact the County Agricultural Extension Office to learn how to secure sugar for bee feed now or later.

Pomeroy Meigs County County Agricultural Extension Office

Resignation at Point Pleasant Water and Light Co

Wm F Mechir, former cashier of the Point Pleasant Water and Light Co, has quit to accept employment with The Marietta. He has returned to his former position and is reported to be moving on.

Point Pleasant Wm. F. Mechir Point Pleasant Water and Light Co The Marietta

Bowling at Midnight Shifts in Columbus Coliseum

At Ohio's state fairgrounds vault coliseum, two Ohio groups, St. Clair 98th Recisions of Cleveland and Spears Funeral Home of Columbus, bowled past midnight on 34 vacant lanes. Cleveland team 2766, Funeral five 2721, three fouls ruled by the officiating judge amid a quiet scene with a small crowd and maintenance staff.

Columbus Ohio American Bowling Congress A&o St. Clair 98Th Cleveland Spears

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Asa Bushnell questions the Poughkeepsie Regatta fate while Syracuse is tipped to host. Les MacMitchell faces four Penn Relays events and may duel Gil Godds at Georgetown commencement. Mushky McGee joins the Army. Lieut Mickey Cochrane rumored to coach an All-Star service team. Lieut George Earnshaw debated as top coach candidate. Lew Jenkins loses last three NY fights. Allie Stoltz set to meet Angott for lightweight title. Guest star W N Cox notes Robert Feller with Navy squad at 4:30 am amid early-morning pitching routines.

New York Asa Bushnell Poughkeepsie Syracuse Les MacMitchell Penn Navy N.Y.U Mushky McGee Mike Jacobs Army Mickey Cochrane Jacksonville Fla George Earnshaw Naval Air Station Julie Kogan Joe Pirrone Chicago New Haven Conn Lew Jenkins Red Cochrane Bob Montgomery Sammy Angott Allie Stoltz Stoltz Angott W. N. Cox Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Robert Feller Newark Bears Bobby

Kimberly Personal Notices From Kimberly Miner Scene

Kimberly Personal Notes recount visits and movements of local residents and relatives. Ralph Reynolds sustains a left foot fracture from a Kimberly mine accident. Ralph Wolfe returns from CCC camp after being injured. Guy Smith joins the U S Navy and is stationed in San Diego.

Kimberly Chester Mallon West Virginia Robert Beckler Ralph Reynolds Deanville Kimberly Mine Joseph G. Wolfe Ralph Wolfe Guy Smith Horace Smith U. S. Navy San Diego Calif Asa Stevens Nelsonville Staley Albert Shirley Charles Columbus Harrison Hoce Charles Hoce Amos Mallon Carl Somers Joe Wycoff Jake Koon Corning Carl Sommers Julia, Koon the Plains Robert Hatfield, Jr Baby Clyde Wood Charlies Martin Merl Love Wallace (Bally) Pickett White Cross Hospital

Vinton County Baseball Meet Opens Friday

The annual Vinton County Baseball and Track Meet at Zaleski begins April 24 with Zaleski hosting Vinton. McArthur vs Hamden and Allensville face the winner. Final games May 1 at 10 am for baseball and afternoon for track with trophies and ribbons. Mel Thompson is tournament manager.

Vinton County Zaleski Vinton McArthur Ve. Hamden Allensville Mel Thompson Zaleski High School

Front Runners and Leaders In Baseball Stats

A digest of players leading in runs batted in hits and home runs across teams including St Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with multiple players tied on several categories. Pitching leaders from Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York and Boston are listed with top win counts and a 2-0 mark noted.

A Musial St. Louis Ott New York Walker Brooklyn Brown Fernandez Boston Elliott Pittsburgh Medwick Wakter Demaree Cavarretta Chicago Slaughter Sanders Feliott Camilli Mize Marshall Litwhiler Philadelphia Musial Miller Murtaugh Head Davis Sewell Beggs Cincinnati

Ruth Returns to Film to Portray Lou Gehrig Life

Babe Ruth, two weeks after a pneumonia scare, resumes work on a film about Lou Gehrig. The former Yankee star left hospital to rejoin the production, signaling a swift return to activity.

Hollywood Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig New York Yankee

Blues Win Streak Continues in AA Action

The Kansas City Blues beat St Paul 10 to 1 extending their win streak to five in the American Association. Milwaukee Brewers remain undefeated with a 10 to 9 extra innings win over Minneapolis. Nelson Potter pitched a 4 0 shutout for Louisville over Columbus to reach five wins. Toledo edged Indianapolis 9 to 4 aided by seven Indianapolis errors.

Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Associated Press Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Brewers Blues Saints Brewers Nelson Potter Indians

Ohio Pacing Derby Set for Clinton County Fair

The Clinton County Fair will host the Ohio Pacing Derby as the top stake race of the Ohio State Fair. The report notes the equator rotates at about 1040 miles per hour.

Wilmington Clinton County Fair

Reds tumble as pitching woes drag them toward cellar

The Cincinnati Reds slumped to an 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals as an 0-for-6 start and 11 hits allowed in six innings underscored a faltering pitching staff. Elmer Riddle and Gene Thompson struggled early, Vander Meer yielded five hits but one bad inning, and Cincinnati totaled 16 runs on 46 hits across six games. The defense also misfired with eight errors in one game.

Dullnal Ducky Waiters Reds Elmer Riddle Gene Thompson John Vander Meer Walters Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Mort Cooper

Murray Outpoints Guggino in 8 Round Welterweight Fight

Billy Murray from Bellaire Ohio defeated Carl Guggino of Hartford Connecticut by points over eight rounds. Murray earned the decision on the judges scorecards in a recent boxing card held in Washington.

Washington Billy Murray Bellaire Ohio Carl Guggino Hartford Conn

Weighty Standard Duty Costs Hover Around Three Dollars

Shoppers report prices for heavy standard duty items showing figures near 1.68 and 2.18 with related amounts 1.95 1.08 1.26 2.12 2.25, indicating a fluctuating price range across listings.

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