Man Of War Never Ran In The Kentucky Derby
A historical note states that the famous racehorse Man Of War did not participate in the Kentucky Derby. The article discusses factors surrounding his absence and the era of American thoroughbred racing.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
9
Ohio Racqueteers Face Unbeaten Oberlin Team
Ohio University racqueteers meet Oberlin College as Oberlin’s 17 straight wins loom. Bobcats, coached by Al Neilis, seek upset after two wins in three matches. Abe Parker returns from hand injury for a five man lineup with Pickering Collins Parker Scharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Ohio University
Bobcats
al Neilis
Alfred College
New York
Jason Xenakis
al Heilbron
Ed van Metre
Carter Donohoe
John
Wenrich
Henri Enfroy
Dominican Republic
Ray Wolff
Ohio Wesleyan
Nellis
Abe Parker
Marshall
Yeomen
Parker
Jack Pickering
Joe Scharon
Harry Collins
Joe Snider
Pickering
Collins
Scharon
Miami Plans Offense Showdown In Spring Game
Miami University prepares for an offensive showcase in a Saturday intra squad game at 2 30 p m on Miami Field. Coach Woody Hayes assembles Reds and Whites to highlight next fall’s unit with Mel Olix at quarterback and a strong backfield featuring Bickel Pont and Galat alongside receivers McCartney Urich Pequignot and Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miami University
Redskins
Woody Hayes
Miami
Reds
Miami Field
Hayes
Mel Olix
Jack Bickel
Johnny Pont
George Galat
Mel
Arch McCartney
Dick Urich
Tom Pequignot
Frank Rodgers
Nobbie Wirkowski
Olix
Art Jastrzebski
Jerry Beckrest
Doug Doerr
Hal Paul
al Maccioli
Cleveland Heights Pitcher Notches 19th Straight Win
Jeb Weidrick of Cleveland Heights High School pitched a no hit no run game yesterday recording 10 strikeouts to extend his win streak to 19.
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Cleveland
Jeb Weidrick
Cleveland Heights
Kansas City Wins Attendance Trophy in Home Opener
The American Association attendance trophy went to Kansas City as Indianapolis beat the Blues 8 to 6 before 14 620 fans at the Blues home opener. Mel Queen earned his third win for Indianapolis as Dale Coogan led a 12 hit attack with a homer double and two singles.
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American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Blues
Columbus
Red Bird Stadium
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
Mel Queen
Indians
Dale Coogan
Syracuse and Hartford bag second straight OVAC wins
Syracuse defeated Racine 4-2 in five innings as Don Manley allowed only singles before arm trouble. Hendricks led with three hits while Hubbard, Hendricks and Sorden drove in two runs. Hartford beat Twin Cities 2-0 behind Wilbur Van Meter in a pure mound duel.
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Syracuse
Hartford
Racine
Twin Cities
Virgil Norris
Don Manley
Don Cottrill
Hubbard
Matt Hendricks
Ralph Sorden
Ashley
Bob Duckworth
Hendricks
Jake Gaul
Kenny Wilt
Gaul
Wilt
Syracuse Park
Wilbur van Meter
Mickey Miller
Tigers
Tiger
Junior Gibbs
Kal Hindy
Gallipolis
Reedsville
Ted Williams Finds Homerun Range as Red Sox Rout A’s
Ted Williams homered for the first time this season and drove in five as the Red Sox beat Philadelphia 12-5 at Fenway. Johnny Groth and Jack Graham hit key homers for St Louis in a 9-6 win over Detroit. The Dodgers crushed the Giants 15-2 behind Ralph Branca, while Ken Raffensberger blanked the Cubs 2-0.
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Ted Williams
Sox
Johnny Groth
Jack Graham
Vern Stephens
Teddy
Williams
Philadelphia
Friendly Fenway Park
A’s
Joe McCarthy
Mickey Harris
Yanks
Boston
Washington
Ed Lopat
Dick Kryhoski
Gene Woodling
Rae Scarborough
Groth
Graham
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Tigers
Johnny
Brownies
Saul Rogovin
Cleveland
Chicago
Lou Boudreau
Tribe
Stan Rojek
Pitts
Burgh Pirates
St. Louis
Bob Elliott
Boston Braves
Pete Castiglione
Rojek
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Alpha Brazile
Danny Murtaugh
Elliott
Connie Ryan
Phillies
Vern Bickford
Jocko Thompson
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Braves
Dodgers
Giants
Ralph Branca
Branca
Mike McCormick
Roy Campanella
Houston Ball Game Televised to Dayton
A Houston baseball game briefly appeared on Dayton television as atmospheric conditions carried WLEE T Houston signals to WHIO TV viewers. Dayton chief engineer Ernest Adams called reception "fairly good" while Cincinnati viewers also reported seeing the game on KLE and other stations.
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Dayton
Houston
Tex
Ernest Adams
Whio-Tv
Greater Cincinnati
Boone County
Ohio River
Cincinnati
KLE
Man o War Sets Five Track Records as a Three-Year-Old
Man o War established five track records in his 11 starts during his three-year-old season, showcasing outstanding speed and dominance across the campaign.
Bobcat Linksmen Host To Falcons Saturday
Ohio University golf opens Saturday at Athens Country Club with an 8 am match against winless Bowling Green. Western Michigan and Marietta loom in OU’s fall schedule as Moe Seiple leads Bowling Green while Ohio uses its usual four man lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcat
Falcons
Ohio University
Howling Green Falcon
Athens Country Club
Howling Green
Ohio Westeran
Palcons
Toledo
Moe Seiple
Ohio Weeleyan
John Smith
Pawluicki
Teledo
Hooper Jones
Wesleyan
Tom Lotreccchiano
OTT
Don Finaterwald
Ed Koeinakt
Dick Flockensier
Hubert Sela
Wahama Falcons Top Middleport 5-3 in Baseball
Wahama High White Falcons rallied to beat Middleport High Yellow Jackets 5-3 at Mason West Virginia. Sophomore Jim Buell allowed five runs before Dick Walters relieved with two two strikeouts in five innings. Woody Call Don Payne led Middleport with two hits each while Wahama’s Clark had three hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wahama High
White Falcons
Middleport High Yellow Jackets
Mason
W.va
Falcons
Jim Buell
Dick Walters
Walters
Woody Call
Don Payne
Jackets
Clark
Wahama
Buell
Call
Jonnson
Riley
Not a clean scene worth repeating
An unclear promotional fragment describes a medicated liquid for pimples and blackheads, claiming instant itching relief and stain removal. It promises a money back guarantee and mentions druggists as sellers, but the OCR text is garbled and lacks coherent details about the product or brand.
Paige to Oppose Tigers Saturday
Satchel Paige will make his first start of the season for the Cleveland Indians when the World Champions oppose the Detroit Tigers in Detroit on Saturday. Paige is coming back from a pulled leg muscle and has a 6 1 record since joining Cleveland last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Satchel Paige
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Motor City
Tribe
Loudreau
Satch
Longest Major League Park Fly Reaches 505 Feet at Polo Grounds
A 505 foot drive to dead center at the Polo Grounds marks the longest distance hit in major league parks this season. Spectators note it as a record setting blast during the game at the historic venue.
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Polo Grounds
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