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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1951

Page

12

No Decision Is Reached On Penn Regatta Status

The Intercollegiate Rowing Association debated whether Penn can row in Saturday's Regatta amid Penn's plan to televise all 1951 home football games defying the NCAA moratorium. Five hour session recessed without a ruling. next discussion expected one way or another.

Penn Regatta Marietta Intercollegiate Rowing Association Pennsylvania IRA Penn NCAA Asan S. Bushnell Bushnell Francis Murray Murray

Four Colleges Threaten To Cancel Quaker Games

The University of Pennsylvania faces a potential shortened 1951 football schedule as Cornell Princeton Columbia and Dartmouth threaten to cancel their Franklin Field games if Penn refuses the NCAA television directive The NCAA and Penn clash over TV plans with Penn proposing to televise eight home games and seeking DOJ input while NCAA officials defend the plan Army Wisconsin Navy and California signals vary on future contests

New York University of Pennsylvania Cornell Princeton Columbia Dartmouth Pennsylvania Franklin Field Quakers National Collegiate Athletics Association Penn NCAA Philadelphia Department of Justice Hugh C. Willett Willett University of Southern California Attorn Justice Department Bob Kane Army William and Mary Wisconsin Navy California NOAA

Open golf at Oakland Hills tests top pros

The United States Open begins at Oakland Hills with 1612 players, including defending champ Ben Hogan. The revamped course has frustrated pros with its tougher setup, keeping guesses on who will win. Lawson Little notes players may struggle to finish two rounds as officials seek turnout.

Birmingham Mich Ben Hogan Oakland Hills Ben Lawson Little

Rosen Helps Feller Win No 9 in Cleveland Triumph

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 8-6 as Al Rosen drives in half the runs with a single, double, and a three run homer. Bob Feller earns his ninth win, while Eddie Joost homers for the A's. Kellner suffers the loss after early rally.

Rosen Feller Irvin Homer Philadelphia al Rosen Bob Feller Cleveland Tribe Philadelphia Athletics Billy Hitchcock Allie Clark Eadie Joost al Lopes Lou Brissie Brissie Ferris Fain Hitchcock Elmer Vato Mike Garcia Gus Zerniat Indians Boston Red OX Sam Chapman Mitchell Bob Avila Athletics Dave Philley Hank Majeski Pete Suder Joe Astroth Dribblers Eddie Joost Vato Alex Kellner Carl Scheib Avila Bob Lemon Sam Zoldak

Baseball scores and schedule from the day’s games

Scores from multiple leagues show rain affects games with 7 inning calls. Schedule lists St Paul at Toledo Minneapolis at Columbus Kansas City at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville Brooklyn at St Louis and Boston vs Pittsburgh among others with line scores and pitcher notes.

Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee Louisville

Baseball Yearly Leaders Highlight Major League Stats

ADA GT ADA GT AMBRICAN LEAGUE BATTING MinoSO Chicago RUNS MinoSO Chicago 48 RUNS BATTED IN Robinson Chicago 51 HITS DiMAGGIO Boston 79 DOUBLES Fain Philadelphia 1 TRIPLES MinoSO Chicago 8 HOME RUNS Williams Boston 12 STOLEN BASES Bunby Chicago 11 PITCHING Gumpert Chicago 50 Lopat New York Feller Cleveland 91 900 STRIKEOUTS Raschi New York McDermott Boston 55 NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING Musial St Louis BAO RUNS Hodges Brooklyn 48 RUNS BATTED IN Snider Brooklyn 45 HITS Ashburn Philadelphia 73 DOUBLES Elliott Boston Robinson Brooklyn Dark New York Metkevich Bell Pittsburgh 14 TRIPLES Musial St Louis 6 HOME RUNS Hodges Brooklyn 19 STOLEN BASES dethree Boston 10 PITCHING Roe Brooklyn 9en Spaha Boston

Minoso Chicago Robinson DiMaggio Boston Fain Philadelphia Bunby Gumpert Lopat New York Feller Cleveland Raschi McDermott Musial St. Louis Bao Hodges Brooklyn Snider Ashburn Dethree Roe En — Spaha

Redlegs Box Stallicup Nuances In Low-Scoring Game

The box score highlights a 3 to 4 Cincinnati win over New York with Raffensberger earning the win and Thomson taking the loss. Merriman, Scheffing, and Irvin drive key RBIs while Westrum, Dark, and Lockman contribute with doubles and home runs in a tightly contested game.

Cincinnati Kenny Raffensberger Bob Scheffing Ted Kluszewski Bob Thomas Virgil Stallcup Reds Alvin Dark Wes Westrum Rhinelanders Leo Durocher Dave Koslo Allen Gettel Gettel Johnny Wyrostek Raffy Dark Thomson Westrum Irvin St. Louis Dodgers Redbirds Ewell Blackwell Montia Kennedy Stallicup Nice Sy Merriman Raffensberger New York Ewe Ae Stallcup RBI Sirvin Thompson Scheffing Mays Merriman Lockman Kosio Ryan Kluszewski Raffensbere U—Bar' Janfant

Baseball matchups slate across league schedule

The day features multiple games including St Louis at New York and Detroit at Boston with pitchers Suchecki Raschi Trout Wight Lemon Zoldak Pierce Hudson Kennedy Fox and others. Early and late starts run across Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn and St Louis venues with several 7 pm to 8:30 pm contests.

St. Louis New York Cincinnati

Irvin's three-run homer lifts Giants past Reds in tenth

Monte Irvin belted a three-run homer in the tenth, giving the New York Giants an 8-6 win over Cincinnati. Lou Kretlow pitched the White Sox to an 8-6 victory over Washington, delivering four solid hits allowed.

Monte Irvin

Western Michigan Awards Letters to 41 in spring sports

Kalamazoo Mich Mitchell J Gary athletic director at Western Michigan College announced awards to 41 spring sports members and 56 freshmen across four sports. Seventeen varsity baseball award winners earned gold balls for the Mid American Conference Championship as did Coaches Maher and Patanelli and Trainer Gabel. The tennis team tied Notre Dame for the Central Collegiate title and placed second in the MAC with 7 letters, while 12 track men and 5 golfers also earned letters. Freshman numerals went to 20 baseball 18 track seven tennis and five golf players.

Kalamazoo Mich Mitchell J. Gary Western Michigan College Charles Maher L.patanelli Ed Gabel Notre Dame

Tilden Wins Second Round in International Pro Tennis Tourney

Tilden advances to the quarterfinals after beating Wayne La king 75 63. Segura defeats George Rickey 63 63 and Cooke ousts George Lulleran-Roger 61 61. Parker of Oakland meets Buxby of Hollywood, with Budge, Doyle, Parker, and Rogers slated for other first matches in Los Angeles.

Eland Billy Tilden Pire Champ Panchoac Roman Y le Segura Vini Ruman Elwood Cooke New York Wayne Laking Bin Washington D. C George Rickey Houston Cooke George Lulleran-Roger Ireland Burac Frank Parker Oakland Calif Martin Buxby Hollywood Fio Don Budge Los

Sixteen Co-Eds Start After Collegiate Title

Sixteen co eds began play after the seventh National Collegiate Championship in Columbus. Grace DeMons of Oregon State shot 38 38 76 to lead qualifiers on Ohio State’s 6465 yard course as Betty Rowland of Rollins sat out. DeMons and Rowland, early favorites, likely meet in Saturday’s 18 hole final.

Columbus Deep South Far West Grace DeMons Oregon State Ohio State Betty Rowland Rollins Miss DeMoss Pebble Beach Fresno Monterey Jane Thomas Catawba College Miss Rowland Othy Lowenstein North Carolina Marilyn Herpel Washington U Kathy McKinnon Florida Southern Stetson Ilinois Denison Texas Bowling Green Purdue Illinois Polly Martins Tommy Riley Anne Keltner Betty Kerby Barry Louise Kaentz Louisville Barbara Bruning Well Joan Stewart Cornell Marilyn Herper Washington Marjorie Neeley Mary Anne Dominican Betsy Downs

Move for Browns Sale Continue Despite Denials

The Associated Press reports negotiations to sell the St. Louis Browns to a syndicate led by Bill Veeck have advanced despite denials. The deal values the club stock at 2.2 million dollars, with the DeWitts facing debt and league approval hurdles tied to a 1949 league loan and top-star sale constraints. One owner reportedly questions Veeck’s unorthodox approach and the sale hinges on league consent and financial obligations.

Washington, D.C St. Louis Browns Bill Veeck Associated Press Browns Bill Charlie DeWitt Richard Muckerman DeWitts New York Yankees Ned Garver St. Louis Muckerman Veeck Los Angeles Indians

Association Suspends Ike Williams and Manager

Ike Williams, former lightweight champion, and his Philadelphia manager Palmero were suspended indefinitely by the National Boxing Association. Action followed a request from the California State Athletic Commission for failure to post weigh-in appearance and forfeit money on time. Williams had been suspended May 23 for failing to post the required $5000 to guarantee his title bout with Art Aragon in Los Angeles scheduled for June 19.

Washington Ike — Williama Palermo Philadelphia National Boxing Association NBA California State Athletic Commission California Williams Art Aragon Los Angeles

Last Night's Fights By The Associated Press

Gene Parker of Indianapolis stopped Harry Smith of Rochester in three rounds. Eddie Compo of New Haven outpointed Irish Dave Shade of Charleston, West Virginia, in ten rounds.

Associated Press Cleveland Gene Parker Indianapolis Harry “Snuffy” Smith Rochester Brooklyn Eddie Compo New Haven Dave Shade Charleston W. Va

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