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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

8

Pille's Trackmen Win Bobcats Trim UC in Final Event

Ohio University edged Cincinnati 69 to 24 in a crowded press box track meet as OU claimed its first win of the year. Harry Cox led OU with multiple wins and a key mile relay victory, while Willie Stargo swept hurdles and jumped on the day, and Redeker for Cincinnati excelled in weight events.

Bobcats Don Hoyt University of Cincinnati Harry Cox Ohio Cincy Bill Holtkamp Willie Stargo ULC Cox Stargo Billie Benson Mac Bass Gordon Cox John Nolan Pitt Henry Laulnier Red Redeker Fred Schieicher Rex Hamiersly Schleicher Hamersly Ingram Perin Greenwood McElfresh Pole Vant—Scranton Ogg Puthoff H. Cox Fey Hanna Quinn McCune Rose Brown Nolan Pacis Holtkamp Dugan G. Cox Bill Benson

Indians Narrow Gap In AA Title Chase

St Paul held the lead at 10-5 in the American Association race but slipped when Indianapolis moved to second after a 2 to 1 game in which St Paul made three errors in the final inning. Milwaukee fell to Columbus 9-7, lifting Columbus to 6-9. Louisville crushed Minneapolis 15-0 to take third place. Toledo and Kansas City rain postponed their game amid the 10th anniversary notes.

Indians Chase St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Red Birds Minneapolis Louisville Millers Toledo Kansas City

Ebbs and Flows as Major Leagues Post Weekday Scores

American Association results show Milwaukee 7 at Columbus 9 and Louisville 15 while Minneapolis 3 beats Indianapolis at St Paul with rain at Toledo Kansas City. National League NY 5 over St Louis 3. Pittsburgh 8 over Philadelphia 3. Brooklyn 33 to unknown. Chicago tie Boston at Cincinnati with rain. American League NY 8 over Cleveland 2. St Louis 19 over Philadelphia 2. Boston 3 over Detroit 4 in 10 innings. Only games schedules.

American Association Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Kansas City New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Minneapolis St. Columbus ASF Boston Chicago Washington

Today's Baseball Matchups and pennant chatter

Daily slate lists Cleveland at Boston with Gromek facing Harris, Detroit at New York with Trout opposing Gettel, St. Louis at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Boston at Pittsburgh. Cards face lefties as NL chase shifts, Cubs lead by memory. Sox sweep Detroit amid strong pitching by Chandler and Dreisewerd helps Red Sox edge Tigers. Browns erupt past Athletics, Ostermueller steadies Pirates as slate notes rainouts and non scheduled games.

Cleveland Gromek Boston Harris Detroit Trout New York Gettel St. Louis fZoldaki Washington Haefner Chicago Lee Philadelphia Anott Brooklyn Lombardi Lanier Moiselle Schnitz Sain Pittsburgh Roe

Embree Aims to Extend Winning Streak Against Red Sox

Cleveland’s Charley Embree and Bob Feiler delivered a one hit win over the Yankees to halt a Boston surge as the Indians sought a win in the series at Boston. Lew Bournau planned the lineup with Embree and Feiler, while Yankee Stadium welcomed the Bronx Bombers who hoped to fuel a comeback behind Vic Johnson. Ferrick and Kilman allowed eight runs in the fourth inning as the Red Sox piled up nine hits.

Boston Charley 'Red Embree Cleveland Indians Lew Bournau Iead Ins Trances Bob Feiler New York Yankees Mpaging Keant Sin York Power Yankee Stadium Bronx Bombers Vic Johnson Tom Ferrick Ed Kiloman Ans Sototel

Three Horse Entry Unusual in Rich Derby

In Louisville the 72nd Kentucky Derby features Elizabeth Graham's Big Three as one of 17 slated entries. History shows three-horse Derby stables are rare, with only one prior trio winning a century ago in 1931. Trainers and owners debate whether a trio can duplicate past romance.

Sid Feder Louisville thiIt Elizabeth Graham Roses Jimmy Smith Lord Boswell Bahrain Graham Harry Payne Whitney Churchill Downs Aweigh Surf Board Maine Chance Farm Rippey Spy Song Pellicle Assault Hampden

Newark and Marion Win In State League Openers

Newark and Marion pulled late rallies to beat Zanesville Dodgers 11 to 10 and Lima Terriers 7 to 6 in Ohio State League action. Newark’s Moundsmen rallied for two runs in the ninth, while Marion scored twice in the final stanza. The marathon game lasted 3 hours 51 minutes with 1,925 in attendance as rain again washed out two other games.

Ohio State League Newark Marion Moundsmen Zanesville Dodgers Lima Terriers Bob Simpson Zanesville Middletown Richmond Ind Dayton Springfield Timm Norris Dattero Popovich Boken Prude Bucyn ATTF Molly Syfried Pusateri Lil Finnery Modre

Fullerton's Roundup on Derby Sightlines and Turf Tales

Louisville columnist recalls 1891 press stand for touts at Churchill Downs renamed press hex with no charge. Notes Derby contenders, fire losses, Dave Ferguson's return, Bob Murphy, and Ken Taylor hoping to attend tomorrow as post time nears amid muddy track prognostications. One-minute sports page offers kit worries and shoe shortages.

Hugh Fullerton Louisville Bureau of Information Churchill Downs Mat Winn Jong Lord Boswell Chicago Elizabeth Graham Dave Ferguson Detroit Ferguson Bob Murphy Kitty League Bell Ken Taylor Louisville Times

Three SEC Lads Named On All Star Game Roster

Three Southern Ohio players earn spots on the All Star roster for the Ohio scholastic game to be played Aug 18 in Toledo. Coach Paul Bixler will lead the Northern squad, Frank Leahy the Southerners, selections drawn from numerous counties. The event caps the Ohio High School Football Coaching School run by the OH Football Coaches Association and Toledo Waite High School from Apr 9 to Aug 16.

SEC Cleveland Salore Crid Ohio Toledo Walle Associated Press Alleg Ars Vick Echmitter Maozle Lozan Joe Ruppert Wellston Paul Bixler Ohio State Frank Leahy Notre Dame Roushls Mercer Drake iWest Columbiana Jefferson Fas Ohio Football Coaches' Association Toledo Waite High School

Yesterday's Stars by The Associated Press

Billy Herman of the Dodgers hit a pinch hit single in the eighth to score two runs and beat the Cubs 3-2. Dave Koslo limited the Cardinals to four hits as the Giants won 5-1. Hank Camelli and Bob Elliott keyed the Pirates 8-3 win over the Phillies with second inning triples. Ted Williams homered in the 10th for a 5-4 Red Sox win over the Tigers. Wick Bateson belted a grand slam as the Yankees beat the Indians 8-2. Walter Judnich collected four hits to lead the Browns to a 10-3 victory over the Athletics.

National League St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Chicago Cubs Portsiders Louis Eddie Dyer Ponds Cincin Piueller Dave Hoslo Brook Brecheen Es Hateoul Dodgers Cubs Billy Herman Bruin Pete Reiser Dixie Walker Reiser Walker Art Herring Kirby Higbe Orite Por 3 Fed Sox Detroit Tigers Tex Hughson Red Sox Hal Wagner Boxton Lefty Clem Dreisewerd Dreisewerd Yankees Cleveland Indians Spud Chandler Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Mackmen Walt Judnich St. Louis Browns Cleveland Fritz Ostermueller Philadelphia Phillies Pittsby Pirate Phils Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Washington Chicagao White Sox Associated Press Dave Koslo Giants Cardinals Hank Camelli Bob Elliott Pirates Ted Williams Sox Tigers Wick Baten Indians Walter Judnich Athletics

Jurkovic To Hurl Opener for Bobcats Mountaineers Undefeated

Ohio University Bobcats face unbeaten West Virginia Mountaineers in a two game series. Jurkovic to start Friday with Burdette Saturday as both teams seek to extend streaks and maintain top form.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio W. Virginia Jurkovic Bobcats Mountaineers

Thumpers Pick Lord Boswell in Derby Poll

Louisville reporters and broadcasting experts tally 55 voters in the AP Derby Poll predicting a wide open 72nd Kentucky Derby. Lord Boswell leads with 21 first place votes. several other contenders receive multiple mentions including Spy Song Hampden Knockdown Outsider and Pellicle.

Louisville Derbytown Lord Boswell Associated Charles Fisher

Vet Keglers Will Compete In ABC Tonight

Two Toledo based World War Two veteran bowling teams will compete tonight at the American Bowling Congress Championship Tournament in Buffalo New York. They are sponsored by the Toledo Blade and Toledo bowling proprietors and will bowl at 3 30 p m EDT. The Kinsmen Lee Recreation team rolled 2789 in a 880 970 939 game set. Clyde Martinson of Wilmington moved into fifth in all events with 1932 total from doubles singles and team events.

Buffalo Toledo Ohio American Bowling Congress Toledo Blade Toledo Bowling Proprietors Cleveland Kinsmen-Lee Recreation

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