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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1946

Page

8

Durocher and Guard Acquitted of Charges

Brooklyn Dodger manager Leo Durocher and co-defendant Joseph Moore were acquitted by a jury after a short deliberation over allegations of assault at Ebbets Field following a Brooklyn-Philadelphia game. Judge Louis Goldstein praised the verdict as fair and vindicating the team and the game.

Durocher Guard Leo Durikher Brooklyn Dodger New York Dodger Joseph Moore Ebbets Field John Christian Enders Field German Bhapiro Moore Louis Goldstein Brooklyn Witer O'Malley

Athens Wellston game recap and bowling tips summary

Athens beat Wellston 15 to 6 in a high scoring game. The report details player performances, innings, and errors, then shares bowling technique tips from Ned Day’s series finale on proper approach and mechanics. The piece notes the Wellston and Athens lineups, pitching changes, and adds editorial closure from The Messenger sports page.

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Feller To Hurl For Indians In Chi White Sox Clash

Cleveland calls on Bobby Feller to halt a three game slide as Chicago seeks revenge after an opening day win. Feller aims to reverse a 1 1 0 0 loss to the Sox and 0 3 2 setback to Detroit, while Ed Lopat leads Chicago’s 11 2 victory with nine hits allowed.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Bobby Feller Chi White Sox Tribe Feller Sox Chicago Detroit Tigers Joe Haynes Ed Lopat Lopat Indians Les Fleming Fat Seerey

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Ray Dumont's National Baseball Congress reports 55 percent of the first 1000 requests for rule books come from women. Tex Coulter projects a strong Penn Relays shot put, surpassing 51 feet with little spring practice. Marty Pasquel, Notre Dame stint noted. Freddie Mandel seeks NFL eligibility rule reinstatement. West Point hosts wounded soldiers from Halloran Hospital at sports events. Red Sox send Ed Kenney to Lynn for pitcher conversion. Joe Goetz is today's guest star. Louis-Conn tickets listed in various price points.

Hugh Fullerton, JR Philadelphia Ray Dumont National Baseball Congress Ray Tex Coulter Army Penn Detroit Freddie Mandel NFL All America Military Academy Halloran Hospital Staten Island West Point Red Sox Ed Kenney Boston College Lynn Mass

Stranahan Faces Covington in 46th North and South Final

Frank Stranahan of Toledo and Hub Covington of Orangeburg met in the championship match of the 46th annual North and South Amateur Golf Tournament held in Pinehurst North Carolina.

Stranahan Pinehurst N. C Frank Stranahan Toledo Hub Covington Orangeburg

Babe Ruth Considers Managing Mexican Baseball Club

The retired star Babe Ruth hinted he may manage a team in the Mexican Baseball League after reports that Jorge Pasquel sought him. Ruth said he has not received an offer but might visit Mexico and take charge if invited, noting his long-held ambition to manage.

Ted Meier New York Babe Ruth Bambino Jorge Pasquel Inter al Mexico City Pasquel Robert Janis Ruth Babe New York Yankees Yanks Boston Braves Newari

Former Indian Pilot Dies in Tampico Credited as Cleveland Manager

Cleveland-1UP reports Joe Doe Birmingham, a former playing manager of the Cleveland baseball club, died of a heart attack in Tampico, Mexico. He was about 60, served as a Mexican League umpire at death, had his best year in 1913 finishing third, left Cleveland in 1916, and later worked as a Giant scout.

Cleveland Joe Doe Birmingham Tampico Mexico Cleveland Baseball Club

Tigers, Bums Top as Yanks, Cards Slip in 1945 season note

Hurricane Hal Newhouser and Hank Greenberg led Detroit to a 6-5 win over St. Louis, elevating the Tigers to first in the American League as Yankees drop to a tie with Boston. Greenberg drove in the tying run in the eighth and added two doubles. The Browns were defeated 6-5 in a clutch late inning rally.

Joe Reichler Hal Newhouser Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Bengals Tiger Greenberg Newhouser St. Louis Browns Browns Tigers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Birdie Tebbetts Roy Cullenbine Johnny Pesky Eddie Pellagrini New York Ralph Kiner Kiner Harry Cat Chicago Cubs Cub Reds Hank Borowy Bruins Mary Rickert Cooper Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Luke Appling Bay Lopat Mead Sox Hal Trosky Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Dodgers Philadelphia Phils

Crack Keglers Roll Tonight

Buffalo New York scene reports Meister Braus of Chicago as National Match Game Champion and top 1000 plus average team ready to bid at the American Bowling Congress Tournament. Paul Krumske leads with a 212 average after a National Double title win with Joe Linke. James Giunta posted 671 gross on games 219 212 247 for Warren Catholic team.

Buffalo

Tipton's eighth inning slam lifts St Paul to 9 5 win

Eric Tipton belted a grand slam in the eighth as St Paul defeated Kansas City 9 5 to seize second place, closing to a half game behind Minneapolis in the American Association. Milwaukee rose to sixth with a 3 0 win as Toledo beat Louisville 6 4 and Indianapolis routed Columbus 10 1.

Americ Aes Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis Toledo St. Paula Kansas Milwaukee Columbus Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphis Cincinnati Pett Club Detroit Cleveland St. Wis Washington Philadelphia Kansas City St. Paul Eric Tipton Tipton Saints Millers Mud Hens Red Birds

Wooster Tops Otterbein On Gauer Homer In Nine Inning Win

Wooster College defeated Otterbein by a 13 hit attack. Dick Gauer hit a fifth inning homer to tie the score and sparked the rally as Wooster earned the deciding run in the ninth.

Otterbein Falls Westerville Dick Gauer Wooster College Otterbein Gauer Wooster

Pedenmen Out for Fourth Straight Win

OU Bobcats pitcher Chuck Burdette will start against Cincinnati Bearcats as coach Don C. Peden presses for a fourth straight win. The lineup features Bill Brooks Singerman Turk Turk with Sayre Traeger and King Kong Brady in the outfield. Batting averages listed but not finalized.

Phil Hallman Don C. Peden Chuck Burdette OU Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcats Lsoup Bone Gene Ruzskowald Ruszkowski Sikewise J Bill Brooks Jack Singere Man Bill Turk Chuck i Horn Singerman Brooks Ralph Sayre Chuck Traeger Speedy King Kong’ Brady Turk Treager Madden Traeger Biskup Diamond Bill ‘Shortie

Sluggers and Pros Dominate A Busy Baseball Card

Sluggers Greenberg Newhouser Kiner Lopat Miller Pellagrini Pesky Maal power past Browns Pirates Cubs Sox Reds and Red Sox stars fuel early major league action. Meanwhile tennis eyes a World Open Tourney with $15 000 purse and USPLTA plans Rio de Janeiro start July 20.

New York Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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