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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

12

World tennis champion defeats Staefen in long match

World's professions tennis champion defeated Lester Staefen 6 3 13 13 after a marathon hour and 45 minutes. George Lott beat Berkeley Fed for a doubles win with Vince and Br defeating Stoefen and Lott in two sets 7 5 6 3. Pine inch telescope at Corning weighs 20 tons and the largest piece of grace ver carethy man lle winches.

WISES Ellaworth Vones Lester Staefen Orge Lott Berkeley Fed Vince Fated Stoefen Lott Corning Mig Eppe Carethy Man Lle

Giants Rise While Injuries Test Team Depth

The New York Giants, plagued by injuries, win their second straight as manager Bill Terry expertly utilizes substitutes. Gumbert wins on his four hit debut, Meggin and Terry contribute, and Carl Hubbell secures his second victory as the club defeats the Phillies 7-2 with Leiber and Wilson homering.

New York Giants Bill Terry Dodgers Big George Earnshaw Boston Terrymen Jimmy Wilson Phillies Carl Hubbell Carl Leiber

Standings recap Reds edge Cards as Dodgers toss five-hitter

Reds defeat the Cardinals 7 4 with eighth inning homers by Calvin Chapman and Lew Riggs driving in three. Earnshaw fires a five hit shutout as the Dodgers beat the Bees 5 0. Hassett Frey Geraghty and Bucher each have two hits for Brooklyn in a 5 0 loss with two more safeties. Red Sox top Senators 4 3 behind Ostermueller two RBI double. Browns hammer Tigers 12 4. Other games postponed due to cold weather.

Cincinnati Calvin Chapman Lew Riggs Reds Cards Earnshaw Dodgers Bees Brooklyn Hassett Frey Geraghty Bucher Red Sox Senators Fred Ostermueller Browns Tigers Pirates

Major Leaders In National Baseball Stats Report

A condensed AP listing of leaders across batting runs RBI hits triples home runs and stolen bases. Key names include Terry Giants Lombardi Reds Herman Cubs Moore Giants Klein Cubs J. Martin Cardinals Hack Cubs Coffman Gumbert Hubbell Giants, Benge Bees Hollingsworth Reds and more with multiple leagues represented.

Terry Giants Lombardi Reds Herman Cubs Moore Lether Klein Haslin Phillies Lombard Bucher Hassett Dodgers McQuinn

Thirty Game Winners and Early 30-Plus Pitching Feats

Baseball history notes how few reach 30 wins. Ly nwood Rowe emerges as a strong Tigers prospect, with Cochrane praising his maturity and control. The piece lists past 30-game winners, from Cy Young to Dizzy Dean, and notes the rarity and endurance required to reach 30 wins.

Cincinnati Bobcats to meet Ohio on Bobcat Diamond Friday

The Cincinnati Bearcats travel to Athens Friday for a double against Ohio after weather delays. Coach Don Peden fields a full mound corps with Bill Schmidt Tony Reis Al Burazio and Marty Londrigan ready. Frank Persic may see limited action due to control issues as the team seeks improved hitting after last week’s Oberlin and Muskingum games.

Mariett May University Bearcats Athens Ohigo Don Peden Buckeye Bobcats Miami Redskins Bill Schmidt Bobcat Peden Tony Reis al Burazio Marty Londrigan Frank Persic Oberlin Muskingum Muskies

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