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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1942

Page

13

Bobcats Beat Great Lakes 10 7 For Seventh Straight Win

Ohio University’s baseball team defeated Great Lakes Naval Training Station 10 to 7 before about 2500 fans, securing their seventh consecutive victory. Harold Harkins fueled the attack with four RBIs including a four-base homer, while Jack Mlakar scattered eight hits and limited walks as Ohio built a late rally to pull ahead. The Sailors, led by Don Padgett and Benny McCoy, scored in the first and fourth but could not contain the Bobcats bats in the middle innings.

Uncle Sam Navy Ohio University Toon Peden Bobcats Tars Great Lakes Naval Training Station National Great Lakes Bobcat Great Lakes Jack Mlakar Ohio Nine Benny McCoy Don Padgett Joe Grace Johnny Lucadello Frank Pytlak Minkar Harold Hec” Harkins Stewarthy Harkins Frank Baumholtz Ohio Cage Diamond Sailors Baumholtz McCoy Grace St. Louis Cardinal Silvey Padgett Andres Lucadello Tony Cramer Bob Wren Howard Collins Shively Brown Collins Paul Christman Missouri Miakar Christman Frankie Pytlak Dick Klein Klein Jack Silvey Schively Baumbholt Cardinal Cramer Heinz Mlakar Wren al Barkus Geet Pytlak Barkus axMorrell Fishman Silaber

Cochrane Praises Ohio U Team After Navy Loss

Mickey Cochrane the Navy coach praised Ohio University baseball after they beat Great Lakes 10 7. He cited Don Peden's club as well balanced with strong fielding and smart play and noted Baumholtz as a promising outfielder while predicting a busy May schedule and a possible World Series matchup with Brooklyn.

Miami University Great Lakes Chicago Cubs Cochrane Blue-Jackets Frankie Baumbholtz Baumholtz Yankees

Plains Downs defeats Buchtel 8 to 1 on Buch Tel diamond

The Plains High School beat Buchtel 8 1 Wednesday afternoon. Pitcher Bill Tinkham allowed one hit and struck out eight to pace Plains to their seventh win. Jack Linscott caught for the Plains in a decisive victory.

the Plains High School Buchtel Bill Tinkham the Plains Jack Linscott

Athens County High School Track Meet Friday at Stadium

The Athens County High School Track and Field Meet is set for Friday at Ohio University Stadium. Five schools Ames-Bern Carthage-Troy Rome-Canaan Shade and Waterloo enter the competition beginning at 10 am with Rome the defending champion favored to win. The Rome 12 man squad finished second in the Ohio Wesleyan meet last week.

Athens County Ohio University Stadium Ames-Bern Carthage - Troy Rome - Canaan Shade Waterloo Rome Ohio Wesleyan

Baseball Standings And Notes From The League

Baseball scores show Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 2 in 10. New York 4 St. Louis 3 in 10. Boston 8 Chicago 3. Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 6 in 10. American Cleveland 11 Philadelphia 6 Washington 10 Chicago 4 St. Louis 11 New York 6 Detroit 4 Boston 2. Association Minneapolis 13 St. Paul 12 Milwaukee 6 Toledo 4. Also notes on energy from hydrogen in water and Prague laughter club.

Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo National Club Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cannan Cincinnati Secewene Ohio University Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Columbus

Zaleski Wins Semi Final In County Tournament

Zaleski High School defeated Allensville 5 1 in a semi final of the Vinton County tournament. Clyde Martin struck out 18 of 21 outs, allowed two hits, and boosted his spring average to 15 strikeouts per game. Woods homered? with a triple and two singles as Zaleski and McArthur set the title meeting for ten o clock Friday, with the County Track Meet to follow.

Zaleski High School Allensville Vinton

Marshfield Opens With Offensive Burst At The Plains

Winners powered by three hits pace a ten hit assault on Wallace and Jones for the home team. New Marshfield plays today at The Plains.

Wallace Jones New Marshfield the Plains

Bulldogs Set To Face Hounds In Friday Baseball Clash

Athens Bulldogs host Nelsonville Greyhounds in a Friday 4 30 p m game at AHS Stadium aimed at a winning record. Changes include Wayne Hutchison catching and Bob Mulligan moving to third, with Mills Wakefield Finsterwald Sprague and Trutt contributing in a defense minded lineup.

Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Bulldogs Athens Wayne Smoke Jim Wakefield Homer Gall Jack Trutpp Bob Mills John Finsterwald Bill Sprague Bob Wakefield Nelsonville Bob AHS

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