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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1938

Page

15

Ohio University Basetball? No Baseball Wins Second Series

Ohio University baseball, on a southern trip, earned its second win in three starts by routing South Carolina 14 6 in the second game of a two game set. Goose Gander pitched six innings for the win while Jack Malokas led the offense with a triple and a double.

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Gypsies Captured After Eastern Ohio Robbery

Gypsy trio consisting of one man and two women were traced by a license number after robbing James Lowther near Reedsville of $19 last Friday. They were captured Tuesday at Bellaire Ohio. A lawyer offering release in exchange for returning the money prompted Sheriff Beards to insist on prosecution. He and Deputy Sheriff Hank Young drove to Bellaire midnight to ensure custody.

Pomeroy James Lowther Reedsville Bellaire Beards Hank Young

Medwick Declines Room 238 Fearing Slump Link

St Petersburg hotel manager offers Medwick the top room 238 but the star right fielder rejects it saying he fears hitting 238 would mark his season. He moves to room 403, explains his hitting philosophy and recalls last year’s .874 pace and tough pitches from Hubbell and others.

Henry McLemore ST. Petersburg Fla U.P Joe Ducky) Medwick Medwick Hubbell Mungo

Buckeyes begin spring drills with 60 players

Ohio State football coach Francis Schmidt opened spring practice with 60 players, including 12 lettermen who will anchor the 1988 team. The group reported except for Nick Rutkay, Youngstown lineman, as co captains Karl Kaplanoff and Mike Kahbealo led the squad along with pacesetters at ends guards and backs.

Columbus Ohio State Francis A. Schmidt Bucks Schmidt Nick Rutkay Husky Youngstown Karl Kaplanoff Mike Kahbealo Sam Bartachy Keith Bliss Wendell Lehr Esco Sarkinen Joe Aleskus Alex Schoenbaum Vic Marino Pete Gales Forrest Fordham Howard Wedebrook Frank Zadworney

Louis and Thomas Prep For Friday Title Fight

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis completed training for a 15 round title bout with Harry Thomas of Minnesota. Louis showcased a right hand attack aiming for a quick knockout, while Thomas resumed training after a rest and expected to spar six rounds. Weights: Thomas about 192, possibly 195. Louis around 204.

Chicago Joe Louis Harry Thomas Fagle Bend Minn Thomas Max Schmeling Louis Schmeling George Williams Tom Jones George Nicholson Yonkers N. Y Jones Williams

Lunar guidance hints rewards and life reorganization

The text warns that the lunar transit for the day may bring rewards from superiors and elders for faithful work, with potential life reorientation. It notes a child born on this day could be studious and self-centered, attracting employer notice, while mentioning the 150th meridian as the International Date Line, no longer following the line.

Harris Envisions Senators in First Division Battle

Washington manager Bucky Harris projects a first division place for the Senators aided by new right handed hitters Bonura Simmons and Ferrell and a strengthened infield. He notes pitching uncertainty but pins hopes on Krekauskas Chase and Weaver with Ferrell and Deshong as veterans guiding a potential breakout season.

Bucky Harris Senators George Kirkley Orlando Fla Washington Senators Clark Griffith New York Yankees Zeke Bonura Chicago Joe Kuhel Bonura Masra Athletics Browns Zeke Harris Ronura al Simmons Rick Ferrell Strome Harria Keery Roan Simmons Tra Coell Travia Shannons Joe Krekauskas Kendall Chase Wes Ferrell Jimmy Deshong Monte Weaver Chief Hogsett Pete Appletor Ray Phebus Red Sox Emil Leonard Atlanta Ferrell Reker Rand Angelo Giuliano St. Louis Browns Harris Tad Detroit Rowe Cleveland Allen Feller White Sox

Training Camp Briefs: Bees and Red Sox Meet in Exhibition

In Bradenton Florida the Boston Bees and the Red Sox each hold one victory as they face off in the third game of a six game exhibition series.

Bradenton Fila Boston Bees Red Sox

Cardinals face Columbus farm club after 1-0 loss

The St. Louis Cardinals meet their American Association farm team in Columbus following a 1-0 loss to their International League affiliate in Rochester in 13 innings. It marks the Cards ninth defeat in 16 spring games.

ST. Petersburg St. Louis Cardinals American Association Columbus Rochester

Dodgers release Cisar and Parks to Nashville Vols

The Brooklyn Dodgers announce outfielders George Cisar and Art Parks have been released to the Nashville Vols of the Southern Association. The Yankees visited Clearwater for the last game before a three game series in Brooklyn to start the major league season, with both teams winning Tuesday.

Clearwater Fila Brooklyn Dodgers George Cisar Art Parks Nashville Vols New York Yankees Dodgers Brooklyn Yankees Kansas City Detroit Tigers

Browns Start Five Game Set After Week Off

The St. Louis Browns returned to their home training site to begin a five game series with the Toledo Maddens after a week away. They won the training camp tilt 1 1 against the University of Texas mime in Austin on Tuesday. Jimmy Dykes, manager of the Chicago White Sox, voiced optimism about the team’s batting power as the camp season opens. The Sox defeated city rivals the Cubs 8 to 7 Tuesday with Gerald Walker driving in four on a homer and a triple. Marty of the Cubs posted three hits and a triple.

Antonio St. Louis Browns Toledo Maddens University of Texas Austin Los Angeles Jimmy Dyes Chicago White Sox Jax Sox Cubs Gerald Walker Detroit Ice Marty

Tribe Rookie Johnny Humphries Impresses In Cleveland Win

In Biloxi a rookie pitcher Johnny Humphries shined for the Cleveland Indians sharing mound time with Mel Harder as Cleveland beat the Phillies 2 to 1. Harder allowed two hits in five innings while Humphries gave up two more in four frames and escaped trouble twice. Ken Keltner starred at third with solid defense and a clutch two run single in the third.

Biloxi Missa U.P Cleveland Indians Bob Feller Tribe Johnny Humphries Humphries Mel Harder Cleveland Philadelphia Phillies Harder Heinie Mueller Philly Indians Oscar Vitt Pay Weatherly Bill Sadd Ken Keltner

ABC Standings Chicago 1P Bowling Tour Leaders

American Bowling Congress standings show Five Man Teams led by Isaac Baker Jr and Pirie of Penn 3087 and Colonial Paper Co Steubenville 3040. Doubles top pair Richard Kriese Sam Vanini Buffalo 1322 and Stanley Baker Louis Felix Cincinnati 1293. Singles Knute Anderson Moline 746 Jack Stahl Detroit 7138. All Events Don Beatty Jackson 1978 Pat Melaughlin Erie 1988.

Chicago Isaac Baker Jackson, Mich Pat Melaughlin Erie Penn

Armstrong to meet Feldman in ten round feature at Hippodrome

Henry Armstrong featherweight champion plans a last tuneup before pursuing welter and lightweight crowns within four months. He faces rugged Lew Feldman in the ten round main event on the Charley Lynch benefit card at the Hippodrome in New York.

New York Henry Armstrong Armstrong Lew Feldman Charley Lynch Hippodrome Lynch Feldman the Jacobs Barney Rees Lou Ambers Poss Barney Ambers Eddie Meade Armatrong Sam Pian al Weill

Canaan Grange to Stage Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick

Canaan Grange members present the three act comedy Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick at the Grange Hall Friday at 8 p m. The program highlights local theater while a wartime casualty note notes that a portion of the 65 100006 men mobilized in World War I suffered killed wounded captured or died from disease or other causes.

Canaan Grange Aaron Slick Punkin Crick Grange Hall

Red Hurlers Flop as Sox Win 8 to 4 in Tampa Exhibition

Cincinnati Reds dropped an exhibition to the Boston Red Sox 8 to 4 in Tampa. Vander Meer struggled with control over five innings, while Ray Davis and Lloyd Moore also yielded runs. Cincinnati outhit Boston 11 to 7 but stranded 12 runners and released several rookies to minor league assignments.

Red Sox Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Johnny Vander Meer Bill McKechnie Vander Meer Red Sega Boston Red Sox Boston Hill Ray Peaches Frank McCorrmick Riggs Reds Cincinnati

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