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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

11

Thursday Schedule Across Leagues Shows City Matchups

National games list New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh American pair Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at St Louis Association Columbus at Milwaukee Toledo at Kansas City Indianapolis at St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis

Kew York Cleveland New York Chicago Philadelphia Petansas Amass City Mwaukee Miwaukee i Oy Loutevii Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis

Ohio U Basemen Roll Past Marietta 13 to 6 in Midweek Clash

Ohio University baseball, led by a six run sixth inning, defeated Marietta 13 to 6. Giebell and Archibald led Marietta with multiple hits while Ohio pitchers Burazio Maiden and Frey split the effort. The win sets up Friday vs Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware with heavy offense expected.

Marietta Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Wesleyan Buckeye Miami Redskins Bobcats Don Peden John “Goose” Gander al Burazio Peden Frey Burazio Maiden Marietta AB. R. H.O.A. Giebell Magee Page Rf W Griffin Rf O Burger Litman Arkle Pennycook Archibald Meek Cordes Gould Adair Jurkovic Swaykus Malakas Coen Peer Boehk Luebbers Giebels Havrilla Are Byee Burasio Inn Giebell Ohio

All the Same Philadelphias Longtime Locktender Moves

Captain Win field Scott Guiles aged 54, longtime resident of the locktender's house at Flat Rock Dam on the Manayunk Canal, has moved four times in his life with each move occurring on March 17, St Patrick's Day.

Philadelphia Winfield Scott Guiles Locktender Flat Rock Dam Manayunk Canal St. Patrick’s Day

Little Predicts Low Score In Open

Henry McLemore reports Lawson Little predicts a record low winning score at the National Open at Cherry Hills Denver with 278 or better. He notes anticipated toughening of the course and names players such as Guldahl Cooper Runyan Shute Picard Revolta as likely benefactors of the layout.

Henry McLemore New York Lawson Little Cherry Hills Denver Little Lawson Ralph Guldahl Detroit Harry Cooper Paul Runyan Denny Shute Henry Picard Johnny Revolta Guldahl

Bobcat Track Team Faces West Virginia Meet

Coach Bill Herbert voiced little hope for an upset as Ohio University travels to Morgantown to face West Virginia University. He cited IC4A rule differences, injuries to key jumpers, and West Virginia’s superior dash speed as the main factors.

Bobcat West Virginia Ohio Wesleyan Bill Herbert West Virginia University Bobcats Morgantown W. Va Mountaineers Herbert Ohio Frank Urban Waldo Terrel

Yellow Ball Tested by Columbia and Fordham

The new yellow safety baseball was tried in a Columbia Fordham game, drawing general approval but no clear verdict. Columbia won 8 7 after a sixth inning rally. Players noted the ball appeared larger at bat while fielding was unchanged.

New York Columbia Fordham University Andy Coakley Jack Coffey Fordham Engieer Develo

Chisox Triumph Over Indians 6 3 In Slugfest

In a rugged game, Chicago scored six runs to defeat Cleveland 6 to 3. Trosky hit a homer for the Chisox, with Marder and Walker contributing as well. Pitcher Hudlin endured early trouble but settled, while Campbell and Bewell delivered crucial support for the win.

Cleve Abewo Milage Abewor Gicese Campbel

Yanks 9 Macks 2 nine to two in display at home

Baseball box score style lines show Yanks scoring nine runs to Macks two. Player notes include Werber, Hass, Scaneonelt, Hassan, Dean, Thomas, Nelson among listed batters and pitchers. Totals indicate rough yearly or game totals with Ruffing and Kalley mentioned in scarce context.

Hass Hassan p-Dean b-Nelson Hite Allan Kalley Allandants

League Leaders In Hitting And Power Figures

Baseball stat notes list top hitters and leaders. Lavagetto and Trosky shine in average and runs while Ott McCarthy Greenberg and others pace home runs and RBIs across leagues with notable totals for Giants Indians Athletics and others.

G. AB. R. H. Pet Greenberg Tigers Johnson Athletics Ripple Giants Petathcnnian Lodigiani Trosky Indians Klein Phillies Foxx Red Sox McCarthy Vaughan Pirates Werber Slaughter Cardinals Rolfe Yankees Fox

Chillicothe Nearing State Softball Meet Choice

PORTSMOUTH Ohio August state tournament sites include Chillicothe Dayton and Elyria Ohio Amateur Softball Association official C Carl May announced the dates August 26 28 and that elimination play must finish by August 20 to qualify. New rule requires players to compete in at least five games before the tournament and no more than one game per day. A state girls tournament may be added if enough teams charter by August 1 final site decision after review.

Portsmouth U.P Chillicothe Dayton Elyria C. Carl May Ohio Amateur Softball Association May Ohio

Bobcat Netters Open Buckeye Conference Schedule Abroad

Ohio University tennis team travels for two Buckeye Conference matches this weekend meeting Miami at Oxford on Friday and visiting Cincinnati on Saturday. The traveling squad includes Steinhauser Hartman Swanick and Laskin.

Ohio University Buckeye Bobcats Miami Oxford Cincinnati Steinhauser Hartman Swanick Laskin

Saints 10 Birds 8 in chaotic scoreline

St Paul defeated Columbus 10 to 8 as errors and miscues plagued both teams. Key hitters included Bocek and Cheliut with home runs, while Siebert and Washing ton stole bases. Pitching saw Chelini take the loss and Quan as the pitcher of record.

Peseecescevesse Brrore—Quante Ankenman Bejmea Anton Chelji Siebert c Moreen Ani Bates Clerk Bocek Cheliut Siebert Washington Clark Seoriticce Stumet Berger Chelii

Dodgers prevail in 13-2 rout over Bees in rough game

Dodgers dominate Bees 13 to 2 as pitchers and hitters share spotlight. Gebler drives three hits, Errickson posts multiple runs, while strong support from teammates aids the decisive win.

Western Clubs Have Edge In AA International Tilts

Western division clubs Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee dominated the first intersectional series in Columbus. They posted 24 victories 21 defeats while Columbus Red Birds struggled at home winning only two of 11. St Paul beat Columbus 10 8 as part of the road battle Indianapolis swept Milwaukee 7 1.

Columbus U.P American Association Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Brewers Invaders Columbus Red Birds Red Birds Saints Toledo Louisville Colonels Indianapolis

Pirates 6 Cubs 5 in rough exhibition clash

Chicago and Pittsburgh traded runs as the Pirates edged the Cubs 6 to 5. Brown pitched 8 innings for the win with French taking the loss amid a high-scoring, error-filled game before 9,561 spectators.

Mocks Jensen Collins Rizzo Demree Vaughn Marty Suhr Galan Todde Bubakr O’dea Russell b-Tobin a-Corella Brown Root Ole-Dekshot Klingerp Blanton Chicago Ace Pittsburgh Todd Vaughan O'Des Dickshot Vaughen Senn En -Saee Ase Brubaker Kago P' Ee French Klinger Boot F Blanton Preneh Piteher

Nationals 5 Red Sox 2 in pitching duel at Boston

Boston offense limited by McKain as Nats win 5 to 2. Cronin Bluege and Dickman contributed key hits while De Shong allowed only two runs through eight. McKain earned the win with solid eight innings of work and Dickman closed out.

Totels Dickman Marcum Cramer Cronin de Shone Bluege Ferrell Foxx Vosmix Beutler Wena Avis Diay Travis Toura Boston Washington de Bshong McKain Besere Pickman Deong Kain Hite Hogeett Tvinnin de Shing Pens

Browns 7 Tigers 2 Highlighted in St Louis News Box Score

Baseball box score details show the Browns defeating the Tigers 7 to 2 with pitchers Clift and Newsom appearing for St Louis in a game noted for errors and stolen bases. Key players listed include McQuinn York Melt and Gulliven with sacrifices by Newsom. Attendance and notes on Sunday School Faithful at S. Wabash conclude a longer item.

Detroit Louis Newsom

Golf Loop Forms 12-Team League at Athens Country Club

Athens Country Club members announced plans for a 12 team golf league with teams including Grover's All-Star, Beckley's Wreckers, McPherson's Travelers, McKay's Fishermen, Slaughter's Flyers, Sams' Gypsies, Begg's Marvels, Wilson's Wistfuls, Devlin's Bulls, Paynter's Devils, Pendry's Par-Breakers and Covert's Indians. Rules require 14 matches for individual averages, holed out putts, auto disqualification for picking up, absentees receive board average plus two strokes, and attested scores. Matches start Sunday with summer rules starting Saturday.

Athens Country Club Mike Heaney Grover All- Stars Beckley Wreckers McPherson Travelers McKay Fishermen Slaughter Flyers Sams Gypsies Begg Marvels Wilson Wistfuls Devlin Bulls Paynter Devils Pendry Covert Indians Heaney

Drake Relays Set to Bring 1500 Athletes to Des Moines

The Drake University Relays, a premier Midwest track meet, will host about 1,500 athletes from 27 universities and 47 colleges plus 10 national champions. Finals are spread over Friday and Saturday with a standout 1,000 yard race featuring Archi San Romani and Charles Fenske, aiming for the world record of 2 09.7, facing Calvin Bell, W A Morse, and Ray Manahan among others.

Des Moines Drake University Middlewest Archie San Romani Emporia Teachers College Glenn Cunningham Kansas Charles Fenske Wisconsin Calvin Bell Rice W. A. Morse Duke Ray Mahanah Drake

Giants Rally Past Phillies 9 6 With Strong Pitching and Baserunning

New York defeats Philadelphia 9 to 6 as Mulcahy and Gumbert combine with solid defense. Bivens drives in key runs while Ripple and Sivese contribute at the plate, with several strikeouts shaping the outcome.

Ripple New York Philadelphia Halle— Mulcahy Gumbert Sivese Muleah Ai Gumbert Eite Bivess Pite Bivens Piteher Muleshy

Giants Rally to Tie Pirates for NL Lead in Twin Bill

New York Giants defeat Philadelphia Phillies in both games of a double header, tying the Pittsburgh Pirates for the National League lead. Yankees crush the Athletics 9-2 to reach the first division. Boston Bees win 13-2 behind Freddy Fitzsimmons.

NEW York Harlem New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees Athletics Giants Yanks

Cards 5 Reds 0 Inning by inning box score notes

Baseball recap shows St Louis defeating Cincinnati 5 to 0. Key players include Owen, Mize, and Grissom with multiple hits and RBIs. Pitchers Vander Meer and Berrett traded blows as errors and base events influenced the scoring. Attendance listed as 3,500 with Warneke and Vander Meer pitching for the Reds.

Elouse Goodma Molwick Davis Mize J.mrtin Prey Owen Myerses Warneke Grissom Riggs McCormick Craft Brown Mise Ble F Frey Davis Joes Louis Cincinnati Warmeke Vander Grissom Vander Meer Berrett Riseor

Derby Horses Given Trials

Herbert M. Woolf's Lawrin, winner of the Flamingo Stakes, ran a fast mile at Churchill Downs in 1:38 with a strong ride, proving fitness for the Kentucky Derby. Earl Sande guided Stagehand and The Chief in quick speed tests as the group worked five panels in one minute. Mountain Ridge was eased in a slow five furlongs breeze.

Louisville U.R Herbert M. Woolf Lawrin Florida Churchill Downs Insco Earl Sande Stagehand Mountain Ridge Ethel V. Mars Milky Way Farm

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