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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

11

Wylie shines with three hits and homer for Indians in 11th win

In a 5-4 extra inning victory over the Saginaw Bears, Mark Wylie delivered a three hit outing and a 350 foot homer after entering in the fourth inning. The Dayton club sits second behind Flint in the latest Central League standings. The piece also notes Ohio University repeats strong in semi pro circuits and highlights Art Houtteman as a rising Tigers pitcher with a no hit game by Bob Lemon on deck.

Mark Wylie Dayton Nelsonville Ohio University Ohio Valley Association Ohio Earl Clarke Ralph Sayre Hartford W.va Tigers Rudy Pedigo Roger Linda John Bernard Columbus Athens Don Finsterwald Oxford Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Neb Dee Sport Art Houtteman Houtteman Howt Bob Lemon Hal Newhouser Paul Dizzy” Trout Virgil Trucks Freddie Hutchinson Trout Newhouser

Sandletters Open Second Half Cards Sunday

The Ohio Valley Association slate resumes after the Independence holiday with a three club chase led by Pomeroy and Gallipolis. Sunday features Pomeroy at Gallipolis, Reedsville at Racine, and Gallians at Hartford, with Monday doubleheaders to follow for each club.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ohio Valley Ass Pimneley Hartford Gallians Pomeroy Bees Reedsville Racine Leon W. Va Ohio Valley Association Pomeroy Merchants Gallipolis Queen Bees Gallipolis Merchants Maroons Tigers Donald C. Wolfe Sorden Fred Crow Gothard Peppers Tucker L. Valentine Hagers and Evans Duckworth Saunders Thomas Clatworthy

Hardwares Top Shoppers Tie City Softball Duel

The Hardwares edged the Shoppers 8 to 6 in a City Softball League game yesterday evening. Carpenter's Hardware built a 5-1 lead through four innings, then withstood a late Banks' Shoppers rally as Mulligan drove in two with a double and tripled earlier. Sam Henderson and Mulligan led two-hit efforts for the Shoppers, while Kuhner and J. Allen combined on the pitchers' duel.

Carpenter Hardware Banks Hardwares Delbert Hayes Woody English Willow Mulligan Sam Henderson Kuhner J. Allen Hayes English

Boxing results from Pittsburgh Syracuse and New York cards

Charley Affis and O'Neill Bell fought to a draw in Pittsburgh. Joe Dejohn defeated Sonny Horne by decision in Syracuse. Kind Dinamita and Vince Turpin drew in New York. Tim Dalton stopped Jimmy Varkeeta and Ernie Rowell outpointed Joe Kezele in Pittsburgh. Lee Oma and Ted Lowry fought to a draw in Brooklyn.

Pittsburgh Charley (Zivic) Affis O'Neill Bell Detroit Drew Syracuse N. Y Joe Dejohn George Sonny” Horne Niles Ohio New York Kind Dinamita San Domingo Vince Turpin Canton Tim Dalton Chicago Jimmy Varkeeta Ashtabula Ernie Rowell Cleveland Joe Kezele Youngstown Harry Schneider Klay Milliron Akron Brooklyn Lee Oma Ted Lowry New Haven Conn

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Major Leagues

Recap of games with Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and other matchups. Key pitchers listed include Ostermueller Fitzgerald Hughes Williams Dickson Brazie Wilks Rice and Rowe plus catching and fielding credits for Behrman Hatten Barney Edwards Hartung Kennedy Coop er Sain Salkeld and others.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Ostermueller Fitzgerald Wehmeier Cress Hughes Williams St. Louis Chicago Dickson Brazie Wilks Rice Chipman Rush Dobernic Walker Scheffing Philadelphia Brooklyn Rowe Seminick Behrman Hatten Barney Edwards New York Boston Hartung Kennedy Coop Sain Salkeld Harris Gatehouse Johnson Tebbetts Hiller Page Niarhos Cleveland Perret Muncrief Gromek Zoldak Christopher Judson Pearson Papish Robinson Weigel Stephens Biscan Moss

Night Games Highlight Busy National League Schedule

Tonight features eight NL matchups with top pitchers Hansen Roe Shoun Simmons Chesnes Vandermeer Mas terson Byrne Brissie Dobson Black Kennedy Trout Pieretti Haynes. Teams include New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and Pittsburgh.

New York Brooklyn Hansen Roe Boston Philadelphia Shoun Simmons Chicago Pittsburgh Meyer Chesnes St. Louis Cincinnati Pollet Vandermeer Washington Masterson Byrne Brissie Dobson Cleveland Black Kennedy Detroit Trout Pieretti Haynes

Sain Good Bet To Tie Cooper's 20 Game Mark

Boston Braves pitcher Johnny Sain reached the halfway mark in his bid to win 20 games for a third consecutive season after a 4-1 victory over the New York Giants. Sain improved to 10-5, holding the Giants to four singles as Boston widened its lead over St Louis.

Logan Mingos OU Field New Marshfield Eagles Vets ABC Logan Nelsonville Jimmie Jones VF W Mingos Sain Cooper Ralph Roden Associated Press Johnny Sain Boston’ Braves Mort Cooper Belleville Ark Braves New York Giants Boston Giants Bob Elliott Tommy Holmes Cardinals Cubs Chicago Andy Pafko

Warming Up Both Arms Prep Pitcher's Principal Problem

Berkeley Springs High junior Bobby Spriggs 16 is ambidextrous as a pitcher and infielder. He can pitch right or left and often switches during games though the coach dislikes midgame changes. Spriggs hits .533 and struck out once while also captaining the football team.

Berkeley Springs W.va NBA Bobby Spriggs Berkeley Springs High West Virginia University Young Spriggs Jerry Calhoun Spriggs

Saints Take Third Place in Tight Standings

Saint Paul moved to third by edging Columbus 5 to 4 as Morris Martin won his seventh. Al Brancato had three hits and a walk, while Harvey Haddix was knocked out in the eighth. Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 5 to 4 as five Indian runs came in three innings. Milwaukee beat Toledo 6 to 5, and Kansas City defeated Louisville 5 to 2.

Associated Press St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Red Birds Morris Martin Saints Harvey Haddix al Brancato Minneapolis Indians Millers Mario Picone Toledo Kansas City John McCall Louisville

Santa Clara Coaches and Board Members Alumni Tie

Three of four Santa Clara grid strategy board members are Mission School graduates. Head Coach Len Casanova is a 1927 alumnus, Backfield Coach Jack Roche earned his 1940 degree, Fresh Coach Eddie Forrest graduated in 1943. Assistant coach Herm Meister is the non-Santa Claran, allied with St Marys College.

Santa Clara Calif University of Santa Clara Mission School Len Casanova Jack Roche Eddie Forrest Santa

Johnny Sain Clinches 10th Win for Braves in NL

Yesterday's Stars show Johnny Sain of the Braves earning his 10th win with a four run Boston 4 1 victory over New York. Andy Pafko of the Cubs helped a 4 3 win over St Louis with a double and a three run homer.

Johnny Sain Braves Boston New York Andy Pafko Cubs St. Louis

Randall Track Opens Cleveland 44-Day Race Meet

A 44 day running race meeting opens Friday at North Randall track. Local officials and participants prepare for a lengthy track season with events scheduled across the new meet.

Randall Track Cleveland North Randall Track

Tribe players prefer road over home games

A Cleveland Indians veteran said the team performs better on the road due to less fan pressure. The club leads the league with 23 road wins against 8 losses, while at home they are 16-16 after a 6-9 mark in their last homestand.

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