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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

10

Feud Emerges Between Catchers Pytlak and Hemsley

Mitch's Musings notes a growing feud in Cleveland baseball as catcher Frankie Pytlak quits the Land camp in high dudgeon and Rollie Hemsley clashes over first string duties. The piece cites pride jealousy and financial stakes as key factors shaping the dispute, with Pytlak seeking every inning and Hemsley demanding daily play.

Kie Pytlak Eland High Dudgeon Rollie Hemsley Frankie Er Brownie Feller Ed McAuley Cleveland 8 Pytlak McAuley Pytiak Evry Emsley Hemsley Louis Browns

Ohio U baseball team heads south for eight-game swing

Ohio University coaches shift infield plans as the Bobcats depart for a southern tour starting with Lenoir Rhyne in Hickory North Carolina. Sixteen players travel including Gander Frey M aiden Haynes Greiner Farroni and Montgomery along with Baumholtz Coen Kish Novak and others.

Ohio University Southland iThe Bobcats Lenoir Rhynes College Hickory N. C Wayne Gander Ralph Frey Johnny Maiden John Haynes Fred Greiner Ray Farroni Darwin Peer Ernie Harrilla Ralph Doubler Julius Gruber Eddie Wierby Monk Montgomery Frank Baumholtz Chuck Coen Ernie Kish Fred Novak University of Cincinnati the Queen City Columbia S. C University of South Carolina Bobcats Newberry College Newberry Erskine Due West Fruman Greenville Clemson Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio State Don Peden Bobcat Monk Peden Gruber Peer Wierby Doubler Montgomery Coen Baumholtz Kish Novak

Questionable Sports Tales and Baseball Notes From 1930s Columns

The excerpt collates Q and A on boxing legends Marvin Hart and racing horses Granville and Discovery, then shifts to baseball with Hemsley, Feller, and Clark Griffiths training program. It highlights Ortiz and Masterson as promising Nationals pitchers, praising Griffiths for mass pitcher training and its potential wider league impact.

Marvin Hart Fern Creek Louisville Granville Discovery A. Granville Saratoga N. Y Clark Griffith Shirley Povich Washington Post Griffith Povich Nats Orlando Camp Roberto Ortiz Walter Masterson Masterson Ortiz Green Harris

Reds and Dodgers Square Off In Final Spring Meeting

In Tampa Florida the Cincinnati Reds meet the Brooklyn Dodgers to close a four game spring series with Cincinnati needing a win for an even split. The Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6 4 yesterday marking their eighth win in 14 starts while the Reds fell 9 2 to the Washington Senators as Paul Derringer faltered in the eighth and six Washington runs crossed.

Tampa Fla U.P Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Dodgers Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Paul Derringer Nats Uns

Notes of New Plymouth in Ohio community items

Illness sweeps through several residents of New Plymouth as Mrs. Elsen Mrs. Hattie Heinlein and Bony Weed are reported ill. Local events include visits, funerals, church activities with the Junior Choir and evangelistic services, a stock sale in Lancaster and a car fire near McArthur. Pomona Grange to meet with Easter program in readings and music led by local residents.

New Plymouth Elsen Hattie Heinlein Bony Weed Elmer Steele Dayton Cecil Weed William Gibbons Lancaster Ilber Fri Jane Steele Earle Heinlein Weed Janie Cox Carbondale Cox Mattie Weed J. H. Ludlow Norwood M. E. Church Marietta Hawk Dean Packer Rio Grande College Logan Dick Bolar McArthur Columbus Stewart M. E Jennie Finney Florida Etta Hughes Hamden Pomona Grange J. D. McKinley Elva Morton I. R. Haas Norman Cooper Marguerite Ruth Blackfork Florantz Ethel Walker Grace Delora Jean DeLora Pauline Robbins Toby Clary Bobbie Fred Foster Carolyn Monroe Walter Haas Jean Helen Harold Ethel Masters Bobby Covington E. H. Phillips Nancy Dunkle Averly

Weather woes spark Masters talk among golf legends

Augusta intelligence notes how rain and wind disrupt the Masters Invitation round as players seek shelter and diversion. Bobby Jones recalls Brookline 1922 sand tees and heavy greens, while Gene Sarazen remembers the 1934 British Open hailstorm and a French partner who faced a brutal day on the links.

Bobby Jones Brookline Bob Atlantic Max Marston Max Winged Foot Billie Burke George von Elm Billie Gene Sarazen Sand Horace Fairweather United Press

Sponsorship Brawl Over Kiefer For AAU Meet Shifts

Adolph Kiefer, world champion backstroker from Chicago, looms as key in the National AAU team swimming championship as Medinah Club and Texas Aquatic Club vie for his points. Ohio State leads early, with NYAC and others in close pursuit as events unfold in Columbus.

Jim Emerson Columbus U.P Adolph Kiefer Chicago Medinah Club Ohio State Texas Aquatic Club Austin New York Athletic Club Kiefer Buckeyes Detroit AC Detroit Medinah New York AC Yale Fairmont Hotel San Francisco Providence, R. I

Armstrong Challenges Day For Welterweight Title Bout

Davey Day fights Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden for the welterweight world title. Day faces long odds at three to one but aims to use height reach and a sharp right uppercut to upset the champion who defends the belt for the sixth time in four months. Day weighs near 139 pounds well above the lightweight limit.

New York U.P Davey Day Madison Square Garden Henry Armstrong Davey Day Chicago Armstrong Henry England Ernie Roderick

Baseball Results Across Leagues and Teams

Cincinnati nips Washton 9 12, Grissom and Derringer lead. Philadelphia blanks Louisv ille 7 3, Feller and team shine. St Louis posts 21 runs to beat Texas Univ. 19, strong offense. Pittsburgh loses 3 8 to San Francisco, tough late innings. Detroit falls to Brooklyn 6 4 in a pitching duel. New York and Boston games feature late rallies and standout pitching.

Cincinnati Washton Grissom Derringer Lombardi Leonard Haynes Ferrell Cleveland Phila Feller Hudlin Dobson Pytlak Dean Potter Brucker Hayes Louisville Boston Terry Olsen Colgan Auker Desautels St. Louis Texas Univ Muncrief Harshany McDonald Rodriguez Still Ratip Deutsch Everett N. Y Shrevep Gumbert Wittig Padden Danning Eaves Wagner Chandler Miller U Oework Pittsburgh San Fr P.C Bowman Blanton Mueller Johnson Grossman Stutz Sprinz R'chster Cooper P. Dean Owen Narron Wahonick Roe Tichacek Smith Detroit Brooklyn Bridges Harris Tebbetts Hamlin Posedel Phelps New Washburn Lien Strincevich Della

ABC To Pick 40 City Today In 1940 Site Vote

The American Bowling Congress adjourned to decide the 1940 classic site between Detroit and St. Paul. Governor Julius Heil of Wisconsin, a noted kegler, attended with other stars like Joe Falcaro and Andy Varipapa. Henry Fischer of Houston rolled 299 in a near perfect 692 series as standings reshaped with Detroit Coca Colas moving to second overall.

Cleveland Keglers Detroit St. Paul Wisconsin Julius P. Heil Kegler Joe Falcaro New York Andy Varipapa Giant Henry Fischer Houston Tex Ellis Turnham Detroit Coca Colas

Bashan Personal and Brief Social Notes

Bashan notes report a birth: eight-pound boy to Mr and Mrs Oscar Baker. Mrs Effie Torrence visited her sister Linnie Swan at Long Bottom. Rev Charles White of Belpre visited L B Frank and Mrs Frank and ill mother Mrs Myers. Citizen Telephone Co stockholders meet Saturday. Mrs Thelma Orr ill. Wilma White taught in the schools Thursday.

Bashan Oscar Baker Effie Torrence Linnie Swan Long Bottom Charles White Belpre L. B. Frank Frank Myers Citizen Telephone Co Thelma Orr Wilma White

Rain Delays Masters Tourney Start in Augusta

Rain delayed the Masters Tournament by a day in Augusta Georgia as 47 players begin 18 holes today and 18 tomorrow with 36 on Sunday. Henry Picard Ralph Guldahl and Sam Snead remained the top three favorites at 8-1 despite the postponement.

Henry McLemore Augusta U.P Augusta National Golf Club Henry Picard Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead

Feller and Hudlin Star in Indians Win

Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt praised Willis Hudlin for a strong three innings against the Athletics as Bob Feller allowed two hits in four frames and Earl Averill was set to join the lineup for the New York Giants series in Baton Rouge. Ken Keltner had two singles and a triple in the 5-3 victory.

Lake Charles U.P Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Willis Hudlin Philadelphia Athletics Earl Averill New York Giants Baton Rouge Bob Feller Tribe A's Ken Keltner

A's Plan Departure From Lake Charles After Loss to Cleveland

The Philadelphia Athletics prepared to break camp and depart Lake Charles after dropping the final game of a brief series to Cleveland by 5 to 3.

Lake Charles Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland

Cardinals Hustle in Camp as Hungry Young Stars Rise

Editor George Kirkley profiles the St. Louis Cardinals as a crew of hungry rookies and veterans. Key players include Medwick, Warneke, Mize, and Pepper Martin, with Blades rebuilding the infield and Blades guiding a mix of power and potential in an all star camp.

ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals Mountain City Tenn Roxboro N. C Hatchtown Ill Mt. Ida Ark Temple Oklo Joe Medwick Lon Warneke J Johnny Mize Pepper Martin Frankie Frisch Ray Blades Cardinal Blades Don Gutteridge Don Joe Orengo San Francisco Creepy Crespi Springfield Maurice Sturdy Rochester Lynn Myers Stu Martin Jimmy Brown Medwick Terry Moore Slaughter Buster Adams Sacramento Len Warneke Curt Davis Bob Weiland Bill McGee

Silver Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Families

Miss Fdna Harper of Athens spends week with her parents Mr and Mrs R D Harper. A seven pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Garrett Thursday morning. Bernice Betzing of Ohio University Athens visits. Dora Tuttle ill. Amanda Parker ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs Jonnie Diller New Lexington visit Mrs Diller's mother Dora Tuttle. Gordon Caldwell and family visit Vearl Tuttle. Reverend Paxton filled his United Brethren Church appointment. Bob Pastor faces Maurice Strickland in 10 round showdown at Stadium. Pastor a 7 to 5 favorite.

Silver Ridge Fdna Harper Athens R. D. Harper Garrett Bernice Betzing Ohio University Co. F. Betzing Dora Tuttle Amanda Parker Jonnie Diller New Lexington

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