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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1952

Page

6

Cubs Nip Cleveland 6-5 in Spring Exhibition Thriller

The Cubs rallied to beat the Indians 6-5 as four eighth inning runs flipped a 3-2 deficit. Ray Narleski gave way early. Bob Lemon gave up two in six, and Harry Chiti doubled in two for Chicago while Al Rosen and Larry Doby drove in runs for Cleveland.

Tucson New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Chicago Cubs Tribe Cubs Bob Lemon Chicago White Sox Ray Narleski Indianapolis Narleski Lemon al Rosen Ray Alo Harry Chiti Hal Jeffcoat Chiti Bud Hardin Rosen Larry Doby Doby Eddie Miksis Harry Simpson Dale Mitchell Jim Fridley Fridley Simpson Cleveland Abrho A Combs Avila Doby Ef Hastell A Meeecens Simpson, Ease Rosenth Mitchell If Fridley Rfeneree Montalvo A-Boone Lemon Vp B-Tebbetts Saeibetk Ok Miksis Fondy ”' - Ean Baumholtz Northey Sss Sauer If Jackson Brinkopf Jeffcoat Miksis Rosen Cavarretta Chitl Baczewski Combs Hardin Fondy Padgett Ho—Lemon Leski

Reds Eye Grady Hatton as Second Baseman Prospect

Reds manager Luke Sewell believes Grady Hatton may be the team’s strongest all around second base candidate. Hatton has been fielding second during spring training while contributing as a pinch hitter in a 7 to 0 exhibition win over Detroit. Cincinnati’s bats knocked Hal Newhouser for four runs in the fourth, with Ted Kluszewski and Andy Seminick each collecting three hits.

TAMPA Luke Sewell Cincinnati Reds Grady Hatton The Redlegs Hatton Sewell Grady Reds Lonnie Frey Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouser Freddie Hutchinson Herman Wehmeier Bill Bevens Frank Smith Bengals Wehmeier Ted Kluszewsi Andy Seminick Cincinnati Phillies Niles Jordan Dick Sisler Eddie Pellagrini

Carbon Hill Opens Drills seeks Games

Carbon Hill High School opens baseball drills this week with five veterans returning to form the nucleus of the 1952 squad. Coach Frank Downhour relies on Dick Devol Ronnie Dupler Bill Blake Max Daw levy and Terry Dane to fill five starting spots. The team lacks a league and regular schedule. it seeks games with nearby teams and invites contact at Carbon Hill High School.

Carbon Hill High School Frank Downhour Dick Devol Ronnie Dupler Bill Blake Max Dawlevy Terry Dane Carbon Hill Hocking County

Brown Fears Restrictions On College Football

Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown said new limits on college football could boost pro football gate receipts but he hates to see college football torn apart. He spoke at a Miami University banquet honoring the Miami basketball team co champions with Western Michigan in the Mid American Conference. Dick Watts and Bernie Griesinger won individual Miami awards with Walls receiving the efficiency plaque and MVP trophies.

Oxford Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Brown Miami University Miami Western Michigan Dick Watls Ft. Recovery Bernie Griesinger Hamilton Walls Griesinger

New London Coach Named Portsmouth High Football Mentor

Bob Brownson of New London was named Portsmouth High School football coach for a two year term at 4400 dollars annually. He will start August 1 with line coach Bruce L Schmidt. Brownson succeeds Chris Stefan whose team went 0 10 last season. Brownson starred at New London High in 1951 and hails from Ashland after graduating Ashland College in 1948.

Portsmouth Bob Brownson New London Portsmouth Board of Education Brownson Bruce L. Schmidt Chris Stefan Trojan New London High Ashland, O Ashland High School Ashland College Eeme Associa Press

Spring Training Box Scores Highlight Varied Performances

Detroit posted strong lineups with Souchock a 190 batting average noted. Cincinnati saw Temple and Wyrostek contributing, while Schmidt pitched 20 spring innings without a run. Yankees edged Braves 3 1 on homers by Cerv MecDougald Morgan Gorman. Dodgers beat A's 10 9 in 10 innings on Campanella double after Robinson walk. Pirates B team defeated Hollywood 95 and Giants beat International All Stars 7 1.

Detroit Priddy Souchock Wits Hutchinson Ginsburg Cincinnati Temple Adams Wyrostek Adcock Klussewski Post Seminick McMillan Wwen Nee Wehmeier Schmidt Othe Phils Forrest Burgess Bob Slaybaugh Omaha New York Yankees Boston Braves Bob Cerv Gil MecDougald Tom Morgan Tom Gorman Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia A’s Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Pittsburgh Pirates Hollywood New York Giants

NCAA Semi Finals Loom as Jam Packed Night

Illinois battles St John s at 7 30 p m PST in Seattle with Lovellette s Kansas later facing Santa Clara Kansas led by Clyde Lovellette looms large while St John s and Santa Clara promise a spirited challenge to the favorites.

Seattle Illinois Kansas St. John’s University Redmen Brooklyn Kentucky Wildcat Fighting Illini Santa Clara St. John's Jayhawks Clyde Lovellette Bobby Feerick Santa Clara Broncos

Cards Flash Good Pitching Shutout Phils

Max Lanier praised the Cardinals pitching as they excel in the Grapefruit League. After 16 games the staff has allowed 47 runs for a 2.94 ERA. Willard Schmidt joined by Cliff Chambers delivered a 1-0 win over Philadelphia, recording the fourth shutout.

Max Lanier St. Louis Cardinals Eddie Stanky Philadelphia Phils Willard Schmidt Vinegar Bend Mizell Cliff Chambers Phils

Bevens Earns Semi Shutout in Detroit Cincinnati Tilt

Wehmeier gets the win in a 6 7 inning game with Newhouser charged for 5 runs. Seminick and Wertz drive runs for Detroit while Adams Adcock and Seminick pace Cincinnati with extra base hits and RBIs. Wehmeier limits Detroit to 6 hits as Hutchinson and Bevens struggle early. Att 631 at Detroit.

Bevens Detroit E — Wertz Mapes Berry Seminick RBI Temple Kluszewski Hatton Adams Adcock SB Evers Souchock Batts Hutchinson Priddy Wertz

Derby Favorite Windy City II Pulls Up Lame in Arcadia

Windy City II, the Irish three year old and former European juvenile champion, pulled up lame at Santa Anita after yesterday’s work. Trainer Willie Alvarado said the colt will miss the remainder of the year and be aimed at a 1958 return at Santa Anita.

Arcadia Calif Santa Anita Willie Alvarado

Newhouser Tops AL Pitchers For Scoring Edge

Newhouser stands as the lone veteran pitcher in the American League with a better than 500 average edge against every other club, highlighting his standout performance and rare dominance across the circuit.

Ha! Newhouser

Schorr's 664 Tops Singles In Logan Bowling Tourney

Logan Lawrence Schorr posted a 664 in the singles portion of the Men's Logan Bowling Association Handicap Tournament at Thomas Recreation. Buck Martin G E won team event top with 3020, while Earl Roberts and L E Strawn claimed doubles with 1225. John Sloan led actual pins with 1760 total. Budge Connors had high handicap at 1903.

LOGAN Lawrence Schorr Logan Bowling Association Thomas Recreation Buck Martin G. E Earl Roberts L. E. Strawn John Sloan Budge Connors Dodge & Plymouth

Ohio track schedule and racing calendar announced

The State Racing Commission issued the 1952 Ohio horse racing schedule listing Beulah Park Columbus May 10-31 Sept 5-17 and Sept 19-Oct 4 River Downs Cincinnati May 30-July 19 Hamilton Park Hamilton Aug 11-Sept 1 Cranwood Park Cleveland May 3-31 and Sept 20-Oct 11 Ascot Park Akron June 3-July Randall Park Cleveland July 2-Sept 13 Fort Miami Raceway Toledo Apr 19-May 17 Harness Races Painesville June 3-July 23 Lebanon May 10-31 and Sept 13-Oct 4 Columbus June 3-July 19 Aurora Downs Solon C Sept 11-Oct 31. SPARTANS TURNED PRO EAST LANSING Mich When Darrell Lindley Michigan State junior outfielder signed a Chicago White Sox contract he became the 25th Spartan with eligibility to join the pro ranks since 1946. PARKER RETURNS TO DUKE DURHAM N. C Clarence Ace Parker former Duke star and Brooklyn Dodger is backfield coach of the Blue Devils and also manages the Durham Bulls of the Class B Carolina league Last year the Bulls won the pennant.

Columbus Ohio State Racing Commission Beulah Park River Downs Cincinnati Hamilton Park Hamilton Cranwood Park Cleveland Ascot Park Akron Randall Park Fort Miami Toledo Painesville Lebanon Aurora Downs Solon Spartans East Lansing Mich Darrell Lindley Michigan State Chicago White Sox Spartan Parker Duke Durham N. C Clarence Ace) Parker Duke University Brooklyn Dodgers Blue Devils Durham Bulls Bulls

Chauncey Blue Devils Beat Stockport 5-3 In Series Opener

Chauncey coach Bill Smith's Blue Devils evened the baseball series with Stockport by winning 5-3 on their home field. Returning regulars Hubie Bobo and Bill Sanders led the victory as Smith rebuilds the infield around five veterans and a crop of newcomers.

Chauncey Bill Smith Blue Devils Stockport Hubie Bobo Bill Sanders Smith Blue Devil Columbus Roscoe Eddie Collins Jan Taylor Jack Earich Clarence Willis Bobo Hubie Gene Boudinot Taylor Vid Canter Tom Cline Dick Collins Jerry Russell Short Jerry Lanning Eddie Abdella Keystone Canter Moundsman Bob Tavan Bob Gillespie Ancil McKee Jerry Taylor Collins Don Daugherty Russ McAfee Terry O'Neil

Baseball records and notable pitching and hitting feats

A quiz listing major league records from bases on balls to pinch hitting totals. Bruno Haas walked 16 Yankees in 1915 debut. Detroit's 1921 .316 team batting average. Carl Hubbell's 4 straight wins across 1936-37. Sam Leslie's 22 pinch hits in 1932 for the Giants.

Haas Worcester Academy Yankees Detroit Tigers Carl Hubbell Sam Leslie Giants

Exhibition Ball Results Across Cities

Chicago beats Cleveland 6 to 6 and Cincinnati 7 while Detroit and New York face losses. Boston defeats Buffalo 9 to 1 as Detroit B trails 5 to St Louis 1. Philadelphia Pittsburgh B records 9 to 5. Hollywood wins 5 and New York 7 defeats International All Stars 1. Brooklyn tops Philadelphia A 10 to 8.

Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit New York Boston Buffalo St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Hollywood All-Stars Brooklyn Holyoke Mass Billy Graham Mike Gillo New Haven Conn Toronto Arthur King Fitzie Pruden St. Catherine’s Ont

Coaching Shakeup as Crane Resigns for West Virginia

Washington and Lee football line coach Russell J. Crane resigns to take a similar post at West Virginia University. In Cleveland, Emmett A. Hileman 61 former Randall Park racing secretary died of a heart attack in Coral Gables after a career as a jockey.

West Virginia Lexington Russell J. Crane Washington and Lee West Virginia University Randall Park Aid Cleveland Emmett A. Hileman Randall Park Coral Gables Fla Hileman

Logan Mat Program Brings Big Wrestling Night to High School

Logan welcomes a three match card presented by the Downtown Coaches Association led by Chris Belkas vs Roy Shires in a two out of three falls bout. The semi final features Mary Jane Mull and Ruth Boatcallie in a women’s match with 45 minute limit, followed by Angelo Potfo vs Edmund Francis in a 20 minute opener.

Logan Logan Downtown Coaches Association Chris Belkas Roy Shires Belkas Lynn Mass Northwestern University Grapplettes Mary Jane Mull Toledo Ruth Boatcallie Houston Tex Angelo Potfo Edmund Francis

Snead forfeits in Jacksonville Open playoff

Doug Ford secured his first big victory as Slammin Sam Snead forfeited the 18 hole playoff in the Jacksonville Open. Ford of Harrison New York tied Snead at 280 after 72 holes and would have faced Snead in a deciding playoff. Snead declined the top prize and took second money of 1400 dollars citing a ruling on an out of bounds shot.

Jacksonville Fla Doug Ford Sam Snead Ford Harrison N. Y Snead

Plasky leads ABC events with two strong showings

Joe Plasky of Lincoln Park Michigan takes the singles lead with a 676 and tops all-events at 1 859 in the American Bowling Congress tournament after a 201 7 strike burst and a 252 mid game. Ray Scherbarth trails by six pins.

Milwaukee Joe Plasky Lincoln Park Mich American Bowling Congress Ray Scherbarth Plasky Royal Supply Aill

Gonzales Wins Third Straight in Philadelphia Masters

In the Philadelphia Inquirer Masters, Dick Gonzales defeated Jack Kramer 6-3 6-4 to win his third straight in the four man round robin. Pancho Segura moved into second place with a 6-2 6-2 win over Frank Kovacs as Kramer’s chances for the $3,000 top prize dimmed.

Philadelphia Jack Kramer Dick Gonzales Jack Gonzales Ecuador Pancho Segura Frank Kovacs

King Ranch horses vie for Derby spot at Churchill Downs

King Ranch has three Derby eligible colts Risque Rouge Armagh and High Scud training in Columbia South Carolina for the $100000 spring race at Churchill Downs. Risque Rouge bought from Stoner Creek Stud for 6000 dollars as a yearling. Armagh is homebred and a Bold Venture son. High Scud joined from W Arnold Hanger after several starts. Risque Rouge led last year with best record. Armagh failed in nine starts while High Scud won two of five.

Louisville King Manch Churchill Downs Risque Rouge Armagh High Scud Columbia South Carolina King Ranch Texas Racing Stable Assault Middleground Risque Rouge John D. Hertz Stoner Creek W. Arnold Hanger Armagh Bold Venture Risque Blenheim IT Tom Foo Put Out

Akron Women Lead State Bowling Tourney

Akron pair Ruby Loy and Emma Snyder rolled 1291 to lead the doubles at the 27th annual State Women's Bowling Tournament in Springfield. Akron’s Eileen Garver posted 686 to stand fourth in singles as Dayton’s National Cash Register team led the team event with 2919. The tournament continues into the weekend.

Springfield Ruby Loy Emma Snyder Akron Eileen Garver

Lynn Patrick Youngest NHL Coach Trains Bruins

Lynn Patrick, coach of the Boston Bruins, is the youngest NHL coach in the circuit. He just celebrated his 4th birthday.

Lynn Patrick Boston Bruins National Hockey League

Record of 48 American Rowing Congress Tournaments

More than 3 500 000 games have been rolled in 48 American Rowing Congress Tournaments and only 11 perfect games have been achieved at these meetings.

Logan High Chieftains Readied For SE Ohio Playoffs

Logan High School coach Marion Allen welcomes a veteran Logan Chieftains baseball squad headed toward the Southeastern Ohio tournament in Athens. Led by pitcher Roger Frisinger and catcher Charles Schrader, the team features strong infield depth and experienced hitters as practice continues and a full schedule unfolds.

LOGAN Athens Logan High School Marion Allen Lamb

Athens County League Nines Begin April 8 Schedule Set

The Athens County Spring Baseball League opens April 8 with four opening games and two divisions. Northern: Buchtel Waterloo Jacksonville-Trimble The Plains. Southern: Ames-Bern Albany Rome Troy Shade. The playoff winner meets for the championship. Games start at 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.

Athens County Buchtel Waterloo Jacksonville-Trimble the Plains Ames-Bern Albany Rome Troy Shade Shade-Eye Buchtel J-T

Racine Opens With Alumni On Friday

Racine High School names Ike Wiseman as baseball coach replacing Don Wolfe who served 19 years. Sophomore Larry Wolfe leads pitching as the Purple Tornadoes face the Alumni in Friday’s opener. Key returnees and new starters aim to fill in for graduations with a spring schedule listed ending May 2.

Ike Wiseman Don Wolfe Racine High School Purple Tornadoes Larry Wolfe Wolfe Oak Hill Verenon Counts Pete Cundiff Wiseman Coolville Middleport Point Pleasant Pomeroy

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