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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

12

Notable Ohio coaches lead all star game invites

Howard Brinker and Jimmy Snyder, Ohio U. coaches, will lead the North team in the second annual all star game of the Little Kanawaha Conference on August 25 in Parkersburg W V. Whitey Tyo may play for the South in Toledo and several Cincinnati players declined. Frank Baumbholtz extended hitting streaks with the Angels, while Howard Teifke might take a football berth at Wellston. Forest Bachtel follows Yellow Jackets amid pasted memories of local coaching. Nick Cullop’s Baltimore Orioles rise in standings as pitching shines from Browns farmhands. Springfield Cubs progress after Newark Bear franchise move, featuring new catcher Les Peden. Dan Old returns to Baseball Digest after stints with Cubs organization.

Howard Brinker Jimmy Snyder Ohio U Parkersburg W.va Kentucky Snyder Whitey Tyo Nelsonville Toledo Tyo Jim McDonald Cincinnati Frankie Baumbholtz Los Angeles Angels Howard Teifke Jackson High Wellston Jacksonites Middleport Forest Bachtel Neck of the Woods Yellow Jacket Springfield Cubs Newark Bear Yankees Chicago Cub Les Peden Dan Old Columbus City Baseball Digest Chicago Cubs Jack Sheehan

Page Fires Away as Page Slumps Again in 5-2 Loss

Baseball notes recount Joe Page failing in relief for the Yankees as Chicago White Sox rally to tie and then win 5-2. Allie Reynolds left with two outs in the ninth before Page’s third pitch surrendered a three run homer to Dave Philley. Detroit clings to lead while St Louis cards extend win streak.

Allie Reynolds White Sox New York Floyd Baker Luke Appling Chico Carrasquel Casey Stengel Allie Page Joe Dave Philley

Washington and St Louis clash in 4-1 finish

American League action shows Washington scoring four runs to St Louis's one while other results include Cleveland and Detroit losses and New York and Chicago games. National League saw St Louis edge Philadelphia 4-2 with Lanier and Rice delivering for St Louis. Other leagues report postponed games due to rain and minor scores across teams Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville St Paul Toledo and St Paul results.

St. Louis Philadelphia Lanier Rice Heintzelman Konstanty Seminick American Association Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo

Indians go with 12 man pitching staff after Weik trade

Cleveland GM Hank Greenberg says the club can carry 12 pitchers for a spell after trading Mickey Vernon to Washington for Dick Weik. Weik, 22, will be used in relief with aim to develop as a starter. Vernon led 1946 NL in hitting, but struggled this season as Eddie Robinson and Early Wynn arrivals shape the infield. Luke Easter boosts road-trip batting, keeping him at first base.

Cleveland Indians Dick Weik Weik Lakewood Mickey Vernon Washington Nationals Hank Greenberg Lou Boudreau Nats Vernon Washington Tribe Early Wynn

Legion Squad Game Planned at AHL Diamond

Athens American Legion junior baseball coach Fred Swearingen announced an intra squad game Friday at 6 p.m. on the AHL diamond after four workouts this week. The squad has practiced two hours daily since Monday and hopes to schedule a home game next week with away games set for Tuesdays.

Fred Swearingen Athens American Legion Swearingen

White Sox edge with Philley three-run homer in ninth

Dave Philley belted a three-run homer off Joe Page in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 win. Max Lanier pitched a six-hitter, striking out eight to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 for a fourth straight victory.

Dave Philley White Sox Joe Page Chicago Max Lanier Cards Phils

Baseball Leaders Honor Roll of 1948 Season

The compiled stats highlight top performers including Musial St Louis with 366 hits and 68 runs, Jethroe Boston with 42 runs, Sauer Chicago 43 RBIs, and Kell Detroit 77 hits. Notable pitchers include Spahn Boston 63 strikeouts and Sanford New York 40 wins.

Musial St. Louis Jethroe Boston Sauer Chicago Slaughter Robinson Brooklyn Kiner Pittsburgh Spahn Kell Detroit Williams Stephens Doerr Henrich New York Dillinger Philadelphia Rosen Cleveland DiMaggio Doby Yale Reynolds Raschi Lemon Sanford

Ohio Publinks Play Opens State Championship

Ohio's Public Links begin their annual state tournament at Hilly Wyandot with pro am and amateur events. Eighty qualifiers enter a 36 hole medal contest Friday, with the low 15 and Ralph Schneider of Cleveland advancing to match play Saturday and Sunday.

Columbus Ohio Public Links Stars Wyandot Ralph Schneider Cleveland

Baseball and basketball matchups listed with multiple games

A dense rundown of today’s baseball and basketball games with starting times and pitching or starting assignments. Teams include St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington St Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville.

Twilight Night Games in OVA Schedule Features Several Matchups

The Ohio Valley Association’s Thursday lineup includes two twilight games at Gallipolis and Point Pleasant and two night games in Huntington area venues. Hartford and Syracuse clash under lights at Mason West Virginia while Reedsville hosts Twin Cities with five and five records. OVA leaders list Barnett and L Valentine among top hitters with Diles leading pitching.

Ohio Valley Association Gallipolis Portland Bees Hartford Tigers Syracuse Reds Bachtel Mason W. Va Syracuse Racine Racine Blues Reedsville Twin Cities Barnett L. Lee L. Valentine J. Lee R. Roush Duckworth Gardner Point Pleasant Allen Williams Hager B. Wolfe Diles

Eastern Intercollegiate Tennis Tourney Heads to Syracuse

Syracuse University will host 96 players from 40 colleges for the Eastern Intercollegiate tournament at Skytop courts. June 10 14 women and June 12 17 men feature defending champions Dick Savitt of Cornell and Miss Barbara Scarlett of Vassar in singles and doubles, with top entrants including Sidney Schwartz and Tony Vincent of Miami Florida and Duke freshman Keith Deimling.

Syracuse Syracuse University Cornell Dick Savitt Len Steiner Savitt University of Miami Florida Sidney Schwartz Tony Vincent Schwartz Vincent Mrs. Agares Miss Scarlett Vassar Keith Deimling Duke Barbara Scarlett Adrienne Ayares Goucher Steiner

Boxing card results from three city bouts

In Pittsburgh Johnny Williams 143 from New York outpointed Richie Callura 139 of Pittsburgh in eight rounds. In Oakland Art Soto 154 of Oakland outpointed Carl Turner 1574s of Richmond California in ten rounds. In Cincinnati Jesse Underwood 134 of Huntington West Virginia and Bud Smith 137 of Cincinnati drew after ten rounds.

Pittsburgh Johnny Williams New York Richie Callura Oakland Calif Art Soto Carl Turner Richmond Cincinnati Jesse Underwood Huntington W. Va Bud Smith Drew

McKenzie Not Returning as Middleport High Coach

Don McKenzie will not return to Middleport High School as coach this fall after serving as acting coach since Forrest Bachtel’s resignation. The State Department of Education will not issue temporary high school certificates for 1950-51, leading to offers in elementary education and assistant coaching in football and basketball. The baseball coach position remains undecided as the board evaluates certification requirements after August 1.

Middleport Don McKenzie Forrest Bachtel Bachtel Middleport High School State Department of Education McKenzie Middleport Board of Education

One Run Decides All AA Games

In the American Association last night five games finished with one run margins. Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 3-2 in the opener of a doubleheader, then Milwaukee won the nightcap 8-7. Columbus edged Minneapolis 2-1, Kansas City defeated Louisville 3-2, and St. Paul beat Toledo 2-1.

Indianapolis Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo Kurt Krieger Millers Bert Haas Bill Ayers Phil Haugstad Don Lund Saints Jim Pendleton

JIMMY STOUT FIGHTS FOR BETTER FINISHES AT HIALEAH

Veteran jockey Jimmy Stout made seven rides in the Wid Ener at Hialeah and his top finish was third placing.

Jimmy Stout Hialeah

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