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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

7

Bobcats Hurling Aim at Wesleyan in Ohio Tilt

Ohio University Bobcats travel to face Ohio Wesleyan Bishops led by Chuck Burdette with Al Poirson likely on the mound. Coach Feden’s club seeks a fourth straight win after a South trip, riding strong hitting, clutch hitting, and solid defense as Jurkovic and Sayre pace the lineup.

Feden Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Burdette Jurkovic Mason and Dixon Cincinnati Brady Plate Traeger Sayre Bobcater Robert Strimer al Poirson Bishops Denison Capital Chuck Burdette Peden Ruszkowski John Jurkovic Bearcats Andrish Jerry Kaufman Brooks Singerman Turk Horn Traeger

Crossing the Bar and Card of Thanks for Chapman

A mixed notice follows a poem about crossing the bar and a death obituary. The Chapman family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and floral offerings after the death of husband and father L C Chapman. Special thanks are extended to Rev Dennis, Mrs Pearl Shields, Charlie Walturn, and Arbhaugh Funeral Home.

Chapman L C. Chapman Dennis Pearl Shields Charlie Walturn Arbaugh Funeral Home Velma Chapman

Referee misreads card. McIntire earns split win

Fight fans left Murray Cain versus Bobby McIntire puzzled as results showed Cain with a 10 round decision. Referee Jim Luzad later corrected the judge’s card and ruled McIntire the winner in a lightweight title bout. McIntire accepted the decision and caught a train afterward.

Zanesville Murray Sugar) Cain Bobby McIntire Cain Jim Luzader McIntire

Shoemaker Leads Manchester Win Over Taylor in Opener

Manchester College baseball defeated Taylor University 10 to 3 on Taylor’s field. Freshman Dick Shoemaker from Athens Ohio allowed four hits and struck out six in a complete game win. Manchester scored nine runs in the fifth inning after Taylor's earlier scoring. The Spartan pitcher led a strong rotation as the schedule shows games through May against Taylor Anderson Central Normal Earlham Indiana Central and Earlham again.

Manchester Ind Manchester College Taylor University Dick Shoemaker Athens Ohio Taylor Shoemaker Tone Anderson Central Normal Earlham Indiana Central

Saints Increase Association Lead In Intercity Series

Saint Paul’s Saints won their fourth straight game 5 to 4 over Minneapolis yesterday, boosting their lead to two and a half games in the American Association flag race. In the day’s other action Toledo tied Minneapolis for fourth at 7-7 by beating Columbus 3-2. Rain postponed Indianapolis at Louisville, while Milwaukee and Kansas City had no schedule. Springfield reports J Robert Blackburn, Wittenberg College 1938 graduate and Navy veteran, named assistant coach for football basketball and baseball at the school.

St. Paul's Saints Minneapolis Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Springfield J. Robert Blackburn Wittenberg College Navy Norwalk

Derby Preview Brings Star Field to Derby Trial

Spy Song Assault Rippey and In Earnest head a six figure Derby trial. Eight of the contenders are set to start Saturday as jockeys converge for the mud soaked event with history making bets on the Derby hopefuls.

Derby Louisvitus Derbytown Lawrin Gallabadion Whirlaway Gee-Gee Spy Song Rippey Charlie Fisher Johnny Longden Bill Helis Wood Memorial Ben Jones Vera Brage Robert S. McLaughlin al Ernest Maryslander Marine Victory Dark Jungle Blue Grass Oscar Braaults Chicago

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Pairings

In American Association action Toledo defeated Columbus 4 to 3 while Indianapolis Louisville continued as a rein pairing. St Paul edged Minneapolis 5 to 4 in a lone scheduled game. In the American League Cleveland beat New York in a scheduled contest. No National League games were on the slate.

Toledo Columbus Indianapolis-Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Cleveland New York

Daily Major League Baseball Games With Probable Pitchers

Schedule of games across leagues with listed pitchers. Teams include Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis Cleveland Detroit Boston St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Washington Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville St Paul Minneapolis. Only games scheduled.

American Association St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Columbus Air Hansas City Milwaukee Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Lee Gumbert Judd Fittsburgh Gables Head Borony Hoslo St St. Louis Raarley Ovoum Newhouser Dobeon Potter Christopher Dietrich Washingston Scarborough American Association Columbus McLeland Sanford Sreichel Louisvile Rodd Sloat Webb

Wild and Woolly Brewton-Millers Beat Ozark in 30-20 Slugfest

In a four hour and eighteen minute Alabama State League game Brewton Millers erased a deficit to defeat Ozark 30 to 20. Ten pitchers worked, 46 walks issued, six wild pitches, four hit batters and 35 hits allowed. Chet Windsor of Sharp town slugged two homers in one inning driving in seven.

Brewton Ala Brewton Millers Ozark Crisfield Chet Windsor Sharptown

Baseball Guild Set For Battle

The National Baseball Relations Board opened jurisdiction questions after the American Baseball Guild accused the Washington club of unfair labor practices. Washington owner Clark Griffith defended his stance while Murphy pressed for a hearing, citing statements by Griffith and actions against player unionizing efforts in 1946.

Boston National Baseball Relations Board American Baseball Guild Washington Baseball Club Robert Murphy Earle K. Shaw NLRB Clark Griffith Washington Hall Guild Griffith Murphy National Labor Relations Board Washington American League Baseball Clb, Inc Clark C. Griffith

Ohio State League Opens 1946 With Expanded Field

The Ohio State League expands to eight teams across two states for its 1946 season. Richmond Indiana and Dayton join, with Dayton borrowed from the Middle Atlantic Loop. Opening games: Springfield at Dayton, Lima at Marion, Zanesville at Newark, and Richmond at Middletown. League President Frank M. Colley expects record crowds. Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler will attend the Marion opener.

Columbus UPI Ohio State Baseball League Richmond Ind Dayton Middle Atlantic Springfield Lima Marion Zanesville Newark Middletown Frank M. Colley A. B. (Happy) Chandler

Fullerton's Sports Round-up by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Ohio State spring clinic will feature Joe Whister a 210 pound back as a rival to Doc Blanchard with Tom Phillips also appearing both 1942 freshmen who have served in the armed forces. Only seven home runs were hit in Griffith Stadium this season Ted Williams DiMaggio and Heath homered early. Bud Gartier is Notre Dame’s fastest man on the grid amid spring football. St Lawrence U lists 100 percent GI lineup for baseball and golf including 37 year old Chuck Gardner who once caught Hal Schumacher. Oregon State tests a blend formation expected to trouble opponents next fall.

Hugh Fullerton New York Ohio State Navy Tom Hamilton Big Ten Tug Wilson Joe Whister Buckeye Doc Blanchard Tom Phillips Washington Griffith Stadium Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio Jeff Heath Griff's Big Ball Park Olxzaning Bud Gartier Notre Dame St. Lawrence U Chuck Gardner Hal Schumacher St. Lawrence Oregon State

Feller To Oppose NY Sluggers

Rapid Robert Feller, Cleveland ace, aims to snap a losing streak against the New York Yankees as Detroit and Boston battles loom. The article notes his strikeout pace and refutes slipping rumors while detailing early-season results and rival NL and AL matchups.

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