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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

11

Cardinals Steady Push for League Lead Amid Young Talent

The Cardinals remain quietly climbing toward the top with a lineup dominated by players under 30. Pitchers Warneke Davis and Weiland lead a veteran core while bats including Medwick Mize Brown Moore and Slaughter supply pop. observers note Shaun and Dean could bolster a stronger starting staff. Government figures estimate Americans lose about 3 billion dollars annually to pests, with insect warfare costing 200 million.

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Twelve Derby contenders listed for Kentucky Classic

As dawn hits Louisville 12 horses stand of a field of 115 in contention for the Kentucky Derby with 11:30 am entry deadline. Names include Johnstown Chalcedon El Chico T M Dorsett Heather Broom Xalapa Down Viscounty and others, with optimism centering on Johnstown and Wood Memorial winner. Col Matt Winn predicts a crowd of at least 90,000 as stable activities wind down and traffic swells in Louisville.

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Bobcats overpower Muskingum 18 to 4 in slim Cleveland

Ohio University hammered Muskingum 18 4 as Don Peden's Bobcats chased starter Johnson early. Johnny Maiden earned the win going the distance whilePeers Baunholtz Coen Kish and Novak fueled a six run third inning and a six run fifth to seal the rout.

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Derby Day Derby Record Possible On Dry Track

Henry McLemore reports Twenty Grand’s 2:01 4-5 Derby record could be threatened on a fast, dry track. He notes El Chico Xalapa Clown T. M. Dorsett Johnstown as quick early pacers with Chalcedon Technician Heather Broom poised to surge, while Ben Jones backs Johnstown as the likely winner.

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Rookies Lead MLB Batting Races In Early Season

New York via UP reports Mel Mazzera of the Browns tops the American League with a .567 average and Merrill May of the Phillies leads the National League at .447. The pair, newcomers from the minor leagues, have sparked strong starts, while other highlights include Feller’s rough ninth and Ted Williams' two homers for Boston.

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Weintraub Powers Millers to 16 1 Victory over Louisville

Phil Weintraub, star first baseman, crushed two home runs and a triple as Minneapolis beat Louisville 16 to 1. Weintraub drove in six runs and homered in back to back innings. Belve Bean won on the mound, while the Millers widened their lead in the standings.

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Two Stadium Marks May Fall in Meet

Ohio University A C track meet at Ohio Stadium pits the Bobcats against Cincinnati and Dayton. Grant Hoover aims to break Trozzy’s nine minute fifty two point three second two mile record and Waldo Terrel seeks the school high hurdle mark of fifteen eight. Dan Risaliti debuts in the javelin as Ohio eyes records and a strong trio of sophomores leads the Bearcats and Flyers.

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Crary Davis Secures Metallurgical Chemist Post

Crary Davis of Columbus, son of Mr and Mrs L Crary Davis, will graduate from Ohio State University in June and has secured a metallurgical chemist position with the Aluminum Corporation of Cleveland. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs W G Davis and W A Giles.

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