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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1946

Page

10

Burdette Tosses No-Hitter as Ohio U. Romps Past Wesleyan

Ohio University righthander Chuck Burdette pitched the first no hitter of his career striking out ten Wesleyan batters to lead a 9–0 win. The Bobcats backed him with sharp defense and a six-run second inning, including a homer by Jack Singerman, pushing OU to its fifth straight victory.

Phl Hallman Bob Feller Yankee Ohio U Chuck Burdette Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Burdette Peden Bobcats Singerman Sayre Speedy Sayre John Madden Brooks Bill Brooks West Virginia University Pille Cincinnati

Rippey Wins Derby Trial Amid Open Derby Spark

Bill Helis’s Rippey dominates the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs beating rivals in muddy conditions. Favorites Lord Boswell and Knockdown loom as 17 horses prepare for Saturday’s main event with many noting Rippey’s sharp form and strong stretch move.

Bill Helis Rippey Louisville William Helis Swiftle Charlie Downs Churchill

Erratic Bowling Caps Prize Cutoffs In ABC Tournament

The American Bowling Congress reports sharply lower scoring than expected in the 42nd world championship, revising prize thresholds downward as players struggle to surpass 300 averages. Whitney notes the meet may yield no 3999 team score, a rarity since 1922, with singles and all-events purses adjusted accordingly.

Buffalo N. Y Whitnes ABC Whitney

SODPA Plans 19th Spring Field Trials in Ohio

The Southern Ohio Dog and Protective Association will hold its 19th Annual Spring Field Trials Sunday attracting more than 399 entries. General Chairman J F Riehle said the event will be staged on the association's farm on the east Miami river road between New Baltimore and Venice.

Cincinnati Southern Ohio Dog and Protective Association J. F. Riehle Miami River New Baltimore Venice

HOW THEY STAND

A compact notice on standings and recent results shows teams and players in current ranking. It highlights leading performers and shifts in position, offering a quick snapshot of ongoing competition and key matchups.

Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues and standings

Summary of yesterday's results from AMERICAN ASSOCIATION NATIONAL LEAGUE and AMERICAN LEAGUE. Notable scores include Toledo 3 Columbus 1 and Louisville 8 Indianapolis 2 in the minor leagues. In the National League Chicago 2 Brooklyn 4 and Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 4 while New York, St Louis and Boston had games in progress or postponed. In the American League Cleveland 1 New York 0 and Philadelphia 12 St Louis 8 with several matchups listed for later.

American Association Pet St Paul - Indianap Levilleas Minneapol Toledo Columbus Kansas City Milewaukee National League Brooklyn Tan ALO Innati Ak Philadel American Seagle Club Peteryik Boston New Minneapo St. Paul Indianapo Louisville Louisvile Indianapolis Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Washington Detroit Lee Cincinnati Gumberts Judd Albosta Koslo Martin Gregg Fleming Reynolds Ruffing Benton Ferriss Hoofer Potter Fowler

Yesterday's Stars roundup highlights major league performances

The Associated Press recaps key games and player feats. Bobby Feller pitched despite a second no hit no run game needing Frankie Rayes ninth inning homer to beat the Yankees 1-0. Buddy Lewis drove in the winning run for Washington in a 3-2 win over Chicago. Joe Dobson and Sam Chapman also shine for Boston and Philadelphia. Cleveland trades Bu llington and Brayshaw for Lavois and Gagne.

Associated Press Bobby Feller Indians Frankie Rayes Yanks Buddy Lewis Senators Washington Chicago Joe Dobson Red Sox Detroit Sam Chapman Athletica Philadelphia Hal Newhouser Dobson Ray Scarbrough Ed Lopat A. Bvaths Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Russ Chrisopher Tex Shirley Brownies Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Feiler Hugh Casey Dominic Dallessandro Emil Rush Jack Hallett Shop Buc

Fullerton's Sports Round-Up in New York Wire

Bruce Woodcock trains with U S Military Academy gear. John Dang heads to St Mary’s after heralded Hawaii football start. Track coach Chick Werner faces a scrappy squad and a standout discus thrower. Andy Anderson tours amputee fishing as a rare “Fishing Expert.” Pap’s cartoons sell as a two-bit book hit. Oklahoma Aggies beat Oklahoma U on Norman ground. Pete Dempacy locks umpires in a stadium room before memory lapse.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Bruce Woodcock U. S Andy Anderson Houston Press Pap Oklahoma Aggies Oklahoma U Sooners Norman Pete Dempacy Rob Ash John Miskovsky Durance Dempsey

Who Said Feller Was All Washed Up

A dramatic ninth inning at Yankee Stadium featured Bob Feller facing a no hit threat from the Yankees. Kenny Keltner’s error sparked hope, but Frankie Hayes homered in the ninth to give Feller a 1-0 lead before he closed out the win.

Ted Meter New York Yankee Stadium Boo Feller Feller Yanks Kenny Keltner Cleveland Phil Rizzuto Rizzuto Frankie Hayes Yankee George Slimiweiss Les Fieming Placker Tommy Hearneh Keltner Stirnweiss DiMaggio DiMassio Bobny Keller Secon Ray Mack White Sox Felter Dil Maggio

Feller Strong as Indians No-Hit Yankees in Tight Start

Bob Feller pitched a no hitter and no runs as the Cleveland Indians blanked the New York Yankees 1-0. He struck out 41 in four games this season, tying for near perfect efforts with Ed Head and matching a standout crowd of 37,144 at Yankee Stadium.

Bobby Feller New York Yankees Rapid Robert Feller White Sox Yankees van Meter Iowa Tribe Indians Lou Boudreau Clearwater Fla Hal Newhouser Cleveland New York Detroit Chicago Lawrence Corcoran Chicago Cubs Cy Young Boston Ed Head Brooklyn Yankee Stadium Yankee Ray Caldwell Floyd Bevens Frankie Hayes Bobby George Stirnweiss Charney Keller Ray Mack Boudreau Stirnweiss Joe Dobson Boston Red Sox

Bulldogs Shutout Gallipolis Nine 7-0 in SEC baseball rout

Athens High pitchers led by Max Duncan fired a three hit shutout as the Bulldogs routed Gallipolis 7-0. Duncan and Dailey sparked a two inning burst while eight Bulldogs, including Kennedy Currens and Cunningham, contributed timely hits. Friday teeing off vs Ironton at 5:00 at the high school field.

Ken E.genheimer Athens High Baseballers Gallipolis Ohio A Gallipalli Okoohoeo Athens Pedigo Kennedy Duncan Currens Potts Short Johnson Folden Arthurs Robinson Dailey Sb—Coury Evans Bob Cunningham Grogan Wayne Dalley Bulldogs Ironton Nine

St Paul Loses Ground In Early American Association Play

St Paul dropped a 5 3 decision to Minneapolis as Indianapolis and Louisville shared a doubleheader for a 1 1 stalemate. Indianapolis won 9 2 in game one on eight hits against William Clark. Emery Rudd pitched four hits to win 8 2 in game two. Toledo beat Columbus 3 1 behind Freddy Sanford. Margaret Truman to attend the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Associated Press American Association St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville William Otey) Clark Emery Rudd Colonels Toledo Columbus Freddy Sanford

Boston Braves Open Three-Game Visit At Crosley Field

Eastern teams begin their Crosley Field series as the Boston Braves face Cincinnati. Harry Gumbert will start for the Reds with Bill Lee pitching for Boston. Cincinnati aims to rebound after three straight wins and sits tied for fifth with the Giants.

Cincinnati Crosley Field Boston Braves Bill McKechnie Harry Gumbert Reds Bill Lee Boston New York Giants

Baldwin Wallace Wins Triangular Meet Without Dillard

Baldwin Wallace beat Ohio Wesleyan and Akron in a triangular track meet as star hurdler Harrison Dillard sat out with a pulled tendon. BW finished with 994 points, Wesleyan 354, Akron 42.

Delaware Baldwin Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Akron University Harrison Dillard Wesleyan B-W Bishops Akron

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