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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1951

Page

8

Ohio U and Cubs boosted by upsets and comebacks

A Cincinnati Bearcats loss 83 74 to Ohio U highlighted a trend of upsets and strong coaching. Jim Snyder of Ohio U travels to Minneapolis for coaching events, plus college tournament aims. Cubs and other sports notes include Frankie Baumholtz's early camp success and Skip Alexander's fundraiser for medical expenses.

Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Jim Snyder Ohio U. Bobcats Bearcats Snyder Ohio

Shoppers and Dairymen Extend Bee League Undefeated Run

Banks Sport Shop stays unbeaten with a 55-49 win over Gibson Schloss as Dairymen post their fifth victory. Nye Chevrolet, American Legion and Kyle Clothiers face tough nights, while Winefordner scores 24 for the Dairymen and Rose leads Legion with 17.

W. L. Pet. Banks Sport Shop Lowman’'s Dairy LOO Gibson-Schloss American Legion Nye Chevrolet Kyle Clothiers TINE Banks Sport Shop City Recreation Gibson- Schloss West Side Gym N'S Dairy Nye Chevlot Gibsons Winefordner Potts Dairymen Henderson Whitehouse The Clothiers Legion Legionnaires T. Rose NYE Chevrolet G. F McPadden Rose EC Sea Ceetkent Sapeeinmett Ga Abson Schloss G. FF Stehr Sea Ae Strickland Seinmsacenaeil G. F. Pts Ikaenentiiteak Homeusionttibiivand Ob Hutchison —Itimssn Mscpeddin POI LOW Man's “Dairy G. F. Pta Burson A. OO Carpenter Ndsoneniivneden Mathews Paynter Martin Cata Ke Divas Karen IV Kyles Clothiers G. F Cnrurr Mos Snyder Ok Ae Peeree Neuteling Cuesedunes FF Ayoes Bank Ceeds Forder Capes Stated Abast

Derby Trial Horses Listed for 1951 Kentucky Derby

Louisville reports 122 eligibles for the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs with all but 26 named. Two noted absentees are Battlefield and Timely Reward. The Trial, a Churchill Downs spring feature since 1938, previews the Run for Roses and has produced Derby winners, including Calumet Farm’s 1948 double winner.

Louisville Churchill Downs George D. Widener Mrs. W. Gilroy

Davis Makes Eastern Debut

John L. Davis of Oakland the California lightweight champ makes his Eastern debut against Eddie Giosa of Philadelphia in Madison Square Garden tonight. The 10 pm EST bout will be broadcast by ABC and telecast by NBC. Davis, No. 2 in the lightweight rankings, was booked to meet Ike Williams before Williams canceled due to a sore right shoulder. Davis has a 33 15 and 2 record and seeks a title shot in May if the garden bout goes well.

New York John L. Davis Oakland California Eddie Giosa Philadelphia Madison Square Garden ABC NBC Davis Ike Williams Williams Seattle Ike Tonigh Bra Giose

Barons and Bears Lead in AHL Playoff Openers

The Cleveland Barons and Hershey Bears seized 2-0 leads in their AHL playoff series. Hershey edged Indianapolis 4 3 to tighten the best of five in the East, while Cleveland crushed Buffalo 7 2 to take the Western Division title contenders into a 2-0 advantage in a best of seven.

Cleveland Barons Hershey Bears Hershey Indianapolis Cleveland Buffalo

Baujan Steps Down As Baseball Coach at Dayton

Dayton announces Harry C Baujan steps down as head baseball coach. He names John Marshall, former assistant, to take over. Marshall says candidates begin practice next Monday. Dayton schedules 16 games opening April against Ohio State in Columbus.

Ben Hogan Dayton Harry C Baujan University of Dayton Athletic Dief Baujan John Marshall

Toledo Rockets Triumph 69 62 Over Lawrence Tech

Toledo University Rockets tuned up for the Bradley Invitational in Peoria Illinois by defeating Lawrence Tech of Detroit 69 to 62 last night.

Toledo Peoria Ill Toledo University Rockets Lawrence Tech Detroit

Ohio River Licenses Go on Sale June 6

The Conservation Commission announced new separate Ohio River hunting and fishing licenses go on sale June 6. Each will cost $2. The old $1 licenses remain valid through June 5 and will be honored for the rest of the year. Licenses are available only to Ohio residents by county border clerks.

Charleston W. Va Conservation Commission Ohio Ohio River

Whitcraft Named Forwards On All-Ohio Class B Third Team

Whitcraft of Gibisonville Hocking County earns Class B third team forward honors joining Jerry Roof of Corning Railroaders as fellow finalists named among the 1951 All-Ohio selections. The group, chosen from over 20 000 players across 880 Class B squads, honors individual brilliance rather than team records.

Roof Whitcraft Columbus Associated Press I Ws Tewasianetas Baa Grand Rapids Don Trumbull Waynesburg Ken Estee Ashley Dick Howard Little Gibisonville Hocking County Harry Whitcraft Corning Railroaders Athens Jerry Roof Billi McGrath Shawnee Gibisonville

Rough'n Tumble among Derby favorites after Santa Anita win

Frances A. Genter's Rough'n Tumble, a Kentucky Derby hopeful, has demonstrated steady stakes form and two-year-old placings. He captured the Santa Anita Derby last month after starting with $7000 purchase price, earning $120,480 to date and moving from California to Kentucky for Derby contention.

Louisville Frances A. Genter California Kentucky Belmont Melvin Calvert Rough'n Tumble Garden State Park Iswas Jamaica Repetoire Rough'n Tumbie Rough’n Tumbie

HONORABLE MENTION FORWARDS AND CENTERS AND GUARDS LIST

A list of honorable mention players by position includes forwards Charles Annis Waverly Don Kelley Cardington Perry Nicholas Leavittsburg Ted Bintz Fremont St Joe Jerry Scott Norton Bobby Jacoby Blanchester Bill Youmans Sebring Bill Kelly Lancaster St Mary Gene Fogle Carlisle Ike Hoestetler Walnut Creek Don Kelly Poland Kevin OConnor Lima St Rose Jack Rogers College Corner Jim Smith Sandusky St Marys Le Roy Thompson Waynesburg George West Greenford Dick Howard Ashley Paul Porter Cridersville centers Tom Bopeley London Fred Toth Trenton Wilbur Striker Sulphur Springs Bill Swift Vienna James Feeney Mr Vernon St Vincent Ronnie Condon Arcanum Moore Olive Branch guards Lee Kreis Philo Doe Florence Springboro Bob Kreidler Sandusky St Marys Robert Householder Somerset Roy Welty Chester Bob Cutter Reading Joe Florence Springboro Dick Gunder Marion St Mary Joe Hood Seven Mile James Jones Mineral Ridge Chuck Kegley Brecksville Tom Rapp Beaver Nat Shure Warren St Marys Denny Waters South Zanesville Gene Borough Grand Rapids.

Charles Annis Waverly Don Kelley Cardington Perry Nicholas Leavittsburg Ted Bintz Fremont St. Joe Jerry Scott Norton Bobby Jacoby Blanchester Bill Youmans Sebring Bill Kelly Lancaster St. Mary Gene Fogle Carlisle Ike Hoestetler Walnut Creek Don Kelly Poland Kevin O'Connor Lima St. Rose Jack Rogers College Corner Jim Smith Sandusky St. Marys Leroy Thompson Waynesburg George West Greenford Dick Howard Ashley Paul Porter Cridersville Tom Bopeley London Fred Toth Trenton Wilbur Striker Sulphur Springs Bill Swift Vienna James Feeney Vernon St. Vincent Ronnie Condon Arcanum Moore Olive Branch Bill McGrath Shawnee Mickey Miller Spencerville Cliff Zempter Minford Dave Roller Lee Kreis Philo Doe Florence Springboro Bob Kreidler Sandusky St Marys Robert Householder Somerset Roy Welty Chester Bob Cutter Reading Joe Florence Dick Gunder Marion St. Mary Joe Hood Seven Mile James Jones Mineral Ridge Chuck Kegley Brecksville Tom Rapp Beaver Nat Shure Warren St. Marys Denny Waters South Zanesville Gene Borough Grand Rapids James Hoffman Marysville Bob Fiely Fort Recovery Jim Rozier Lockland Wayne Bob Troyer Jobe Tucker Don Miller Lronton St. Joseph Jerry Roof Corning Don Trumbull Whitcr Lowell Shumaker Leesville Paul Hockman Bremen Ken Estee Roland Dulaney Joe Cassidy Lloyd Jacoby Wayne Township

Lindell Back To Pitching End Chisox Exhibition Win Streak

A minor league Hollywood club stopped the Chicago White Sox eight game exhibition win streak with a 6 to 2 victory in Movie Land. Johnne Lindell, a former Yankee slugger, threw a one hit game. The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8 in Miami moonlight as Jackie Robinson homered with three runs in the third inning. The Yankees ended a three game skid by routing Sacramento 11 to 0 led by Mickey Mantle who drove in several runs as New York collected 15 hits. Clyde McCullough and Dale Long homered for Pittsburgh in a 13 to 4 win over St. Louis. Sid Hudson and Gene Pearsall combined for six hits as Washington edged Boston 6 to 5 in St. Petersburg. Hal Smith hit a pinch hit home run for St. Louis against New York in the third.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Hollywood Chisox Movieland Johnne Lindell Yankee Chicago Bats Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Miami Jackie Robinson Yankees Sacramento Mickey Mantle Joe DiMaggio New Pittsburgh St. Louis Browns Clyde McCullough Dale Long Pirates St. Louis Sevasota Pio Washington Senators Boston Sid Hudson Gene Pearser Ant St. Petersburg St. Louis Carty New York Giants Hal Alice

Easter Bat Heals Swinging Indians Reach Loss in 10th

Luke Easter, Cleveland Indians first baseman, returned to batting practice after elbow injury, belting a homer. Chicago Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings as Chuck Connors drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single. Indians had 14 hits led by Orestes Minoso with a two-run homer and four total homers. Bob Kennedy and Lou Klein each had three hits.

Easter Luke Indians Chicago Cubs Bob Lemon Paul Minner Frankie Baumbotz al Olsen Cleveland Tribe Orestes Minoso Bob Kennedy Lou Klein

Redlegs Rally Fall Short in 11-10 Loss to Braves

In Sarasota, the Cincinnati Redlegs outhit the Braves 17 to 11 but muffed several errors and weak pitching cost them. Livya Merriman hit a two run homer in the 10th and drove in the tying run in the eighth, yet four errors by rookie Jock Baumer and six hits allowed by Ewell Blackwell doomed Cincinnati to an eighth loss in 11 Grapefruit League games.

Sarasota Fla Cincinnati Redlegs Boston Braves Redlegs Livya Merrimey Braves Ewell Blackwel Cincinnati Blackwell Jock Baumer Baumer Merriman

Browns Sign Veteran Adams and Houston For 1951 Season

Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown announced contract signings by two veterans. Captain Tony Adamle defensive fullback and Lin Houston guard inked deals for 1951. Adamle enters his fifth season with the club while Houston begins his sixth.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Tony Adcamie Lin Houston Adamle Browns Houston

Kentucky Coach Rupp Worried About Illinois

New York AP report says Adolph Rupp fears Illinois as Kentucky faces the Illini in the NCAA East final at Madison Square Garden. Rupp cites Bob Peterson and Spivey as matchup concerns while Kentucky aims to reach the national final in Minneapolis.

Kentucky Rupp Illinois NEW York Adolph Rupp Bob Peterson Titinai Wantuellewelaeh

Dunnette Leads MVS All Star Club With Philo Pair

John Dunnette of Glouster earned first team honors on the Muskingum Valley League all star basketball squad chosen by coaches. He moves to forward to pair with Torbert of Philo, while Border of Dresden is center and Lee Kries of Philo and Roger Newton of New Lexington are guards. Second team includes Melick of Roseville Archer of Dresden Moore of Crooksville Atkinson of New Concord Catchpole of New Lexington. Johnston four others mentioned: Janusz Philo Ballentine New Concord Jamison Dresden Aberight New Lexington. Offic еrs elected Karl Bodenbender Glouster superintendent president Robert Regula vice president Ed Duitch secretary.

Mcconnellville John Dunnette Moore Crooksville Atkinson New Concord Catchpole New Lex Johnston Janusz Philo Ballentine Jamison Dresden Albright Karl R. Bodenbender Glouster Robert Regula Ed Duitch

ROUNDUP OF EXHIBITION BASEBALL AND PLAYOFFS IN EARLY ACTION

Exhibition baseball results show Boston beat Cincinnati in 10 innings and other scores across major teams. Boxing notes include Norman Thompson stopping Herb Quintero in Florida. NBA playoff games feature Syracuse over Philadelphia and Fort Wayne edging Rochester. Hockey sees Cleveland and Hershey leads in American League and overtime.

West Palm Beach Fla Norman Thompson Paterson N. J Herb Quintero New Orleans Brooklyn Orlando Zulueta Fiavana Cuba Jimmy Richmond Baltimore

Carroll U Opens Freshmen Eligibility for Main Varsity Teams

Carroll University announced that its varsity football and basketball rosters next season will admit freshmen. For spring sports, eligibility will be granted to freshmen who enrolled last September, effective March 31.

Cleveland Ohn Carroll University

Area Fighters Lose in finals

Four Athens area boxers fell in the Zanesville AAU tourney finals at municipal auditorium on Wednesday and will not advance to Toledo’s Tournament of Champions. Moore and Rose of Athens and Hoover of Albany were edged in hairline decisions, while Green of Athens was stopped in a semi final. Vasey of Muskingum College nudged out Green then beat Moore for the semi final berth.

Zanesville Athens Municipal Auditorium Toledo Donnie Moore Bill Rose Marion Hoover Albany Kink Green Moore Rose Ken Vasey Muskingum College Green Vasgy del Campbell Hoover Don Stott

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