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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1938

Page

11

Bobcats Rally To Beat Gamecocks 10-6 In Columbia

Ohio University Bobcats defeated South Carolina 10-6 in Columbia after trailing early. Goose Gander was slated to start for Ohio with Tony Reis and Johnny Maiden on the mound. Carolina scored in the first third and fourth innings while Ohio answered with two runs in the second and three in the third, then pulled ahead with a three run sixth and two in the ninth.

Columbia S. C Ohio University Bobcats University of South Carolina Gamecocks Goose Gander Carolina McCraven Tabor Tony Reis Johnny Maiden Reis Maiden Ohio

Mitch’s Musings on pro baseball ethics and spring exhibition

The piece recalls Bob Quinn criticizing the NL committee’s selection to discuss pro college athletics. It quotes Sid Keener praising the game’s enduring appeal as the Cardinals face the Yankees in St. Petersburg with few star players, noting Selkirk Medwick Mize and Martin as the standout names.

Bob Quinn Boston Bees Hy Turkin New York Daily News Branch Rickey NCAA Quinn Turkin Sid C. Keener St. Louis Star-Times St. Petersburg Fla Cardinals Yankees Keener George Selkirk Joe Medwick Johnny Mize Pepper Martin St. Louis New York

Isaac Baker and sons lead five man team in American Bowl ing Congress

Isaac Baker and sons of Erie led five man teams with a score of 3 087 in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Colonial Paper Co of Steubenville ran second in five man with 8 040 while a field of top performers from Buffalo Cincinnati and Michigan filled the remaining categories. Don Beatty of Jackson and Sid Sherman of Toledo led All Events with 1 978 and 1 929 respectively. Also noted is a report that more than 150 miles of pipe are included in the Boulder Dam refrigeration plant.

Chicago U.P Isaac Baker Boulder Dam

Athens County Scenes To Be Used by Speaker

Slides for an Ohio University convocation talk by Dr. H W Wheeler of the U S Forest Service will be shown in Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 3 p m on April 15. Ranger Roland Schaar announced the lecture on soil and timber conservation using many slides taken in Athens County.

Athens County Ohio University H. W. Wheeler United States Forest Service Washington, D. C Alumni Memorial Auditorium Roland Schaar Athens Forest Ranger Wheeler

Death by own action verdict in monoxide death

Coroner Austin Richards ruled a death by own action in the case of F. B. Thomas 55, former Springfield Board of Education member. Thomas was found dead in his car near Springfield after inhaling carbon monoxide from the exhaust pipe Sunday.

Springfield U.P Austin Richards F. B. Thomas

Pirates optimistic on pitching as Rizzo joins strong outfield

San Bernardino report says Pie Traynor believes the Pirates have the best team in four years with steadier pitching led by Russ Bauers and Jim Tobin, additions like Johnny Rizzo, and a revamped infield. The outfield features the Waner brothers with Rizzo, while Handley and Brubaker duel for third base.

San Bernardino Cal U.R Johnny Rizzo Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Pirate Lee Handley Bill Brubaker Husky Russ Bauers Jim Tobin Traynor Pirates Marvin Duke Montreal Truett Sewell Buffalo Bob Klinger Sacramento Floyd Young Handley Brubaker Gus Suhr Arky Vaughan Tommy Thevenow al Todd Todd Ray Berres Louisville Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis

Man O' War Celebrates 21st Birthday In Kentucky

Blue Grass tributes mark Man O' War's 21st birthday at Faraway Farms in Lexington. The champion, nicknamed Big Red, enjoys carrots, runs daily, and has sired 258 foals earning over 2.4 million dollars. Owners Samuel D. Riddle and trainer Will Harbert praise the king of the turf and his lasting legacy.

Man O’war Lexington U.P Big Red Harry Scott America Will Harbret Man O' War Battleship Aintree Man O’ War Will Harbert Scott Amercian Samuel D. Riddle Crusader Mars Seabiscuit Samuel Riddle W. T. Waggoner Riddle Timothy Red

Tribe Releases Three Rookies

New Orleans, La The Cleveland Indians cut three rookies Oscar Grimes Tom Drake and Ken Jungles sending them to Milwaukee on option Drake formerly star with New Orleans in the Southern Association failed to impress in exhibitions while Grimes and Jungles with limited pro experience were not expected to stick Willis Hudlin was injured batting practice but the team does not expect a serious injury Exhibition game planned at Biloxi Miss today with Mel Harder and John Humphries to pitch for the Indians

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Milwaukee American Association Indians Oscar Grimes Tom Drake Ken Jungles Grimes Jungles Drake Willis Hudlin John Kroner Hudlin Biloxi Miss Philadelphia Phillies Mel Harder John Humphries Tribe

Boys Faster in Reaction Time Than Girls

Berkeley report shows boys react quicker than girls, with gap shrinking during adolescence and narrowing with practice. Dr. Harold E. Jones of UC Berkeley Institute of Child Welfare presents findings in the American Journal of Psychology.

Berkeley Cal Harold E. Jones University of California Institute of Child Welfare American Journal of Psychology

Baer Rated Third By NBA In Heavyweight Rankings

The National Boxing Association promoted Max Baer to third in its quarterly heavyweight ratings. Tommy Farr dropped to fifth after Baer defeated him. No. 1 contender is Tony Galento, with Max Schmeling No. 1 challenger awaiting a Joe Louis title bout.

Washington U.P National Boxing Association Max Baer Association Tommy Farr Baer Tony Galento Max Schmeling Joe Louis

Reds Edge Senators for First Spring Shutout

Cincinnati Reds earned their first spring shutout 3 to 0 over the Washington Senators in Tampa. Joe Cascarella and Paul Derringer combined for the win with flawless control while Ernie Lombardi and Frank McCormick sparked the offense. The Reds, riding a six game win streak over AL rivals, were set to meet the Boston Red Sox next with Lloyd Moore and Ray Davis in line to pitch.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Joe Cascarella Paul Derringer Reds Washington Senators Cincinnati Cascarella Derringer Senators Monte Weaver Elon Hogsett Ernie Lombardi Frank McCormick P’e

Cowboys Rally In Stamford For Texas Cowboy Reunion

Stamford hosts the annual Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 4 5 and 6 with the reunion association planning plant improvements to handle crowds expected to exceed last year’s 80 000 attendance.

Cowboys Stamford Tex

Sammy Baugh Seizes Third Base For Cardinals In Spring

In St. Petersburg the Cardinals' Frankie Frisch and Joe Medwick praise Sammy Baugh as a cinch to win the third base job as NL season nears. Baugh, a football star, has impressed with fielding in camp and four hits in twelve at bats, though his batting swing needs polish. He says he would rather play baseball long term and hopes the move succeeds.

ST. Petersburg Fla Horatio Alger Bootblack Sammy Baugh St. Louis Cardinals Baugh Cardinals Frankie Frisch Gas House Joe Medwick Frisch Pie Traynor Medwick Florida Busher Gomez Ruffing Murphy Pearson Yankees Vernon Kennedy Detroit Sammy Sam Frisch and

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