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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1938

Page

7

Buckeye Conference lead at stake in Ohio U vs Marshall

Ohio University and Marshall College clash Tuesday with Miami also playing Ohio Wesleyan as Buckeye Conference standings remain tight. Cincinnati upset Ohio University last week, lifting Cincinnati into second place behind Miami while Dayton and Ohio Wesleyan trail.

Mitch Buckeye Ohio University Marshall College Miami Marshall Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Oxford Redskins Cincinnati George Rung Rung Bearcats Cincy Dayton Flyers Wesleyany Herd Big Green Ohio U Louisville

Golfers Alibi Erased by New Green Fungicide

The USGA with the Agriculture Department announced a fungicide that cures brown patches on greens and lets golfers pick a uniform shade of green. Developer Dr John Montieth Jr said the product boosts grass color and temper while eliminating excuses for missed putts. It also works on lawns and sports fields without harming grass.

Washington U.P United States Golf Association Department of Agriculture John Montieth, Jr USGA

New York Mets Fall to Brooklyn in Low-Scoring Tilt

New York bats gather a lone run as Brooklyn cruises past 1 7 to 0 in the nine inning contest. Ott belts a home run for Brooklyn while Chiozza swipes a stolen base and Moore adds a two base hit for the visitors.

York Abrhoa Brook Abrhoa Moore Rosen Bartellis Huason Hassett M’nush Lelber Camiuliib Winsett Ott Chiozza Hudson Durocher Camilli Chumacher Barel McCarthy New York Brooklyn belts—Mungo Schumacher

Feller Dominates Tigers to Put Indians in Lead

Cleveland's Bob Feller fireballing for eight innings, striking out 11, powered the Indians to a 9 4 victory over Detroit to seize first place as they head to Chicago for a showdown with the White Sox. Hal Trosky Lyn Lary and Sammy Hale homered. every Cleveland regular had at least one hit.

Chicago U.P Bob Feller Cleveland Detroit Tigers Indians Chicago White Sox Feller St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Jo-Jo White Don Ross Hank Greenberg George Coffman Alton Benton Boots Pottenberger Hal Trosky Lyn Lary Sammy Hale Earl Whitehill Merritt (Sugar) Cain

DiMaggio Joins Yankees Stir Causes in New York

United Press notes Mike Jacobs to announce Louis Schmeling bout at Yankee Stadium on the night of No 26. Joe DiMaggio signs with the Yankees after demanding terms, then disappears into New Jersey with an ex-heavyweight champ. Bourbon King rivals War Admiral in the Chesapeake, Derby sleeper Lawrin eyed for Louisville stakes.

United Press New York U.R Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Joe DiMaggio Yankees DiMaggio New Jersey Broadway Chesapeake Hal Price Headley War Admiral Bourbon King Lawrin

Kels Display Power and Sweep Red Birds in Series

Minneapolis Millers surge in the American Association pennant chase after sweeping the Columbus Red Birds. Bud Parmelee won the final game 6 to 2 with three hits allowed. Kansas City beat Indianapolis 12 to 3. Rufus Meadows blanked Milwaukee 7 to 0. St Paul edged Toledo 3 to 2 in nineinnings.

Columbus U.P Minneapolis Millers American Association Millers Columbus Red Birds Belve Bean Jim Henry Bud Parmelee Parmelee Minneapolis Nate Andrews Kansas City Indianapolis Marvin Breuer Husky Indians Rufus Meadows Louisville Milwaukee Meadows St. Paul Toledo

Pirates 2 Reds 1 at Cincinnati

Pirates win 2 1 over Reds in Cincinnati. McCormick and Waner drive runs. Tobin collects triples and showcases RBIs. Attendance 17 012.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh McCormick Rizzo P. Waner Tobin R. Davis Bongiovanna L. Waner Kampouris Myers Young Vaughan Bubr Tralls

Indians Top Tigers 9 4 in Detroit Area clash

Cleveland belted Detroit 9 to 4 as Hale and Trosky hit homers and Fox added a three base hit. Feller fanned 11 over 12 13 innings, while Gill took the loss as Detroit stranded six. Attendance reached 18 000 with Ross White and Campbell driving in runs for the Indians.

Berger Sewell Whitehead Emicamo Bt. Louis Kress West Bell Owen Mazzera Radcliff Kreevich McQuinn Heffner Steinbacher Kuhel Hayes Chicago St. Louis Brown Linke Philx Abrhoa Boston Abrhoa Mueller Martin Johns Klein Moore Browne Atwood DiM'gio Walters Iadelphia Boston A Scharein Cucccinello Courcinello English Warstler Cuccinello Philadelphia Boston MacFayden MacPayden Cleve Detroit Fox Keltner Poffenberger Cleveland Ccc Ross White Campbell Hemsley Hale Trosky Ell Abe Abs Lary Rogell Gehringer Greenberg Lsa Feller Coffman Benton Gill

Flying escalator formation used by Navy Curtiss SBC-3 planes

Aerial demonstration showed fast moving step formation by Curtiss SBC-3s used for scouting and bombing role during carrier based maneuvers. Dickman pitched 4 in 12 3 3 Midkiff 4 in 3 Humphrey 2 in 2. Lodigiani and Johnson hit home runs.

Vitt's Indians Rise on Hustle and Unity

Oscar Vitt reshapes the Cleveland Indians with a Hustle philosophy. He demands maximum effort from star players and bench strength, pushing the club to pace the American League standings behind a rotation led by Feller Allen and Harder with power from Trosky Averill Campbell and Solters. The slogan echoed through New Orleans training camp as the team plays every inning hard, aiming for the pennant.

New York U.P Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Walter Johnson Steve O'Neill New York Yankee Newark Bears Cleveland Vitt Indians Tris Speaker Feller Allen Trosky Averill Campbell Solters New Orleans Witt

Yankees Triumph 4-3 Over Senators In Tight Duel

In a late six inning rally New York edged Washington 4 to 3 as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig contributed key hits. The game featured a tied score until a small burst of offense by the Yankees in the seventh. Attendance reached 3,969 despite rough weather.

Standings and Tuesday schedule across leagues

Brooklyn plays Boston and Philadelphia battles New York in the NBA style standings. American Association action features St. Paul at Columbus and Kansas City at Louisville with Milwaukee at Indianapolis.

Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati American Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kage

Dizzy Dean Returns with Fireworks as Cubs Top Cardinals 5–0

Dizzy Dean led the Cubs past the Cardinals 5–0 at Wrigley Field in his second start since the big trade. He mixed fastballs with a sharp curve and change, striking key hitters and retiring 9 in a row to seal the win. Cubs teammates mobbed him after the final out as Dean voiced pride in his arm and the club’s status. Hal Schumacher and Danny MacFayden also shined in other NL games while the Giants, Bees, and Pirates posted victories. In AL, Cleveland, New York, St. Louis, and Philadelphia posted wins.

Chicago Au.p Dizzy Dean Bob Grove Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Dean Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Diz Wrigley Field Johnny Mize Pepper Martin Martin Mize Stan Hack Grove Rip Collins Cub Rip Hal Schumacher Giants Brooklyn Mel Ott Goodwin Rosen Schumacher Danny MacFayden Boston Bees Phillies MacFayden Pittsburgh Cincinnati Jim Tobin Peaches Davis Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox

Birds Lose Again Minne ABRHOA Col Cohen

Minneapolis trailed 4 6 1 through nine innings as Columbus pushed ahead in a 5 3 finish. Cohen and Williams drove in runs for Minneapolis while Taylor contributed RBIs. Pfleger and Grilk added key hits as Columbus held on with late defense and baserunning to seal the win.

Minne Abrhoa Abrahoa Cohen King Willams O Gribidi D.taylr Tabor Gleason H. Taylor Cohen Williams Taylor Galvin Grilk Garibaldi Ankenman Pfleger Cohen H. Taylor Stein Minneapolis Columbus Parmelee Andrews

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