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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

10

Derby television and regional sports notes collide in May

Kentucky Derby preview discusses Your Host Hill Prince Oil Capital and Middleground with jockeys Johnny Longden and Eddie Arcaro. Also notes on Western Conference drafts Loyola Montreal football and Ohio University golf matches plus Charley Share and Spokane coaching hire. Includes condolences to W E Thomas and other campus sports updates.

America California East Hill Prince Oil Capital Gray Horse Middleground Johnny Longden Eddie Arcaro Jet Pilot Phalanx Johnstown Count Fleet Hoop, Jr W. E. Thomas Wellston SEC Sports Writers Association Baltimore Bullets National Basketball League Charley Share Bowling Green Boston Celtics Share

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Standings and Scores

Baseball results show multiple games with team matchups and final scores. Key highlights include Cleveland 58 Boston 4, Chicago 15 Detroit 8, New York 18 Pittsburgh 8, and St. Louis 19 Washington 5. Amers Association scores list Kansas City Milwaukee 7 3 and other district results.

Cleveland Boston Lemon and Hegan Parnell and Tebbetts Chicago New York Cain Malone Lopat D. Johnson Ber

Baseball Schedule: National and American Leagues Matchups

National League games include Brooklyn at Chicago with Branca and Hatten in pitchers, New York at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St Louis, Boston at Cincinnati, while American League slate features Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington. American Association lists Indianapolis at Louisville, St Paul at Minneapolis, Milwaukee at Kansas City with only games scheduled.

Detroit New York Boston Washington Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Jansen Westrum Chambers McCullough Bankhead Palica Edwards Dubiel Minner Hiller Voiselle Sawatski Bickford Chipman Crandall Wehmeier Erantt Peterson Smith Howell Cooper Simmons Konstanty Silvestri Staley Martin Hearn D. Rice Spahn Fox Wynn Byrne Judson Dobson Hooper Trucks Navy

Minneapolis Stays First With 3-2 Win Over St Paul

The Associated Press report shows Minneapolis holding sole possession of first place in the American Association after a 3-2 victory over St. Paul. Dixie Howell limited St Paul to two unearned runs, aided by eight putouts and seven hits allowed.

Associated Press Minneapolis American Association St. Paul Dixie Howell Howell Toledo Mul Hens Columbus Red Birds Johnny Bero Bill Pierro Indianapolis Louisville Pierro Fred Strobe Kansas City Milwaukee Brewers Blues

Stocich Named Steubenville High Basketball Coach

John Stocich, senior at Steubenville College, is named basketball coach at Steubenville High School. He succeeds Anthony E. Rubino, who will continue as head football coach.

Steubenville John Stocich Steubenville College Steubenville High School Anthony E. Rubino

Dick Sisler Drives Phillies Past Cardinals in five RBI Game

Dick Sisler had five hits including a homer and five runs batted in as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 9-6. Bob Cain pitched the White Sox to a 15-0 win over the Yankees in his first major league start, contributing a double and a single in a 23 hit attack.

Dick Sisler Phillies Phils Cardinal Bob Cain White Sox Yankees

American League Batting and Fielding Leaders Snapshot

Summary of top players across leagues with key stats for batting runs batted in hits and home runs. Names include Pesky Rizzuto Majeski and Wood among others with counts for batting runs hits doubles and stolen bases.

Rizzuto New York Doby Cleveland Majeski Chicago Pesky Boston Stephens Zarilla Hogan Wood St. Louis Henrich

Derby Field Forms as Churchill Downs Prepares for 14 Entrants

Louisville hinges Derby thrills as Churchill Downs readies to close the entry box for a 14 horse field in the $100000 turf classic. Your Host heads a star studded lineup with Hill Prince and Oil Capitol among others eyeing the garland of roses.

Louisville Churchill Downs California Ray Barnett Black George Harry Daniels Prince Chris Chenery Eddie Arcaro Hill Prince Hal Price Headley

Gallians Eye 3rd Straight Win in SEC League Play

Gallipolis faces Pomeroy Friday in the SEC southern division aiming for a third consecutive win. Middleport and Jackson clash in a key 1-1 tie as Jackson previously edged them 3-2. Northern action sees Athens 2-0 while Logan menaces Nelsonville after a postponed match.

Gallipolis Pomeroy Panthers Pomeroy Gallians Logan-Portsmouth OU Field Middleport Jackson Athens Athens County Waterloo Waverly J-T Shade Rome Stewart

Coe Leads Amateurs Into Western Amateur Quarterfinals

National Amateur Champion Charlie Coe of Oklahoma City defeated Leonard White of Dallas 8 and 7 to reach the Western Amateur quarter finals in Dallas.

Dallas Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Leonard White

Local Tourney Schedule Highlights Friday and Saturday

Tournament schedule lists Class A and B matchups across multiple games. Friday features Chillicothe, Lancaster, Athens, Nelsonville, Logan, Portsmouth with evening 8 p m games. Saturday includes Jackson Hillsboro Portsmouth East Ironton Chillicothe-Lancaster winner Athens-Nelsonville winner and more with multiple winner brackets.

Chillicothe Lancaster Athens Nelsonville Logan Portsmouth Hillsboro Portsmouth East Ironton Chillicothe-Lancaster Athens-Nelsonville

Tracksters Seek 3rd Win at Morgantown Meet WVU

Ohio University thinclads head to Morgantown for their fourth meet of the season against West Virginia University. Rupel Perkins from Athens joins the squad for four events including the 100 220 shot put and discus. Jim Johnson shuffles the 880 relay with Jim McCoy replacing Dick Mills. Robert Ralston from Marion adds depth as OU aims for a 2-1 road record after a Bearcats meet.

WVU Morgantown Cincinnati Ohio University West Virginia U Mountaineers Western Reserve Bobcats Rupel Perkins Athens Jim Johnson Jim McCoy Dick Mills Art Englehard Ray Johnston Robert Reed Jim Hesketh Bowling Green Robert Ralston Marion Ohio Akron Marshall Bearcats

Ohio U and Western Reserve duel highlights busy slate

In Cleveland and surrounding venues a string of sport events unfolds. Ohio University faces Western Reserve in an 8 15 p m game while basketball and golf matchups link Cincinnati Butler Miami and Loyola at several campuses.

Ohio U Western Reserve Cleveland Cincinnati Western Michigan Butler DePauw Miami Athens Country Club Loyola Purdue Fenn

Injured Boxer Harold Hummel Ordered Second Checkup

Detroit lightweight Harold Hummel fighting as Art Rooney was released from Mercy Hospital after treatment for a slight brain concussion. Dr. C J A Paule, boxing commission physician, ordered another checkup in Detroit following Hummel's KO loss to Stan Kursa in a Wednesday night preliminary bout.

Toledo Harold Hummel Detroit Mercy Hospital C. J. A. Paule Boxing Commission Hummel Art Rooney Stan Kursa

Ohio U Faces Miami and Western Reserve in Week of Road Tests

Ohio University sports sweep sees three spring teams on the road. Baseball heads to Cleveland for a two game MA contest versus Western Reserve. golf at home against Miami. tennis to Toledo for a swing with Rockets. Bobcat golfers seek sixth win as Miami brings veteran lineup. Poling and Andrews expected Sunday and Saturday starts.

Loyola Montreal Canada Phil Sarboe Washington State College Spokane Wash Ohio University Bobcats Don Finsterwald Roger Pedigo Lancaster Miami Marshall Cleveland Western Reserve Bobcat Athens Kalamazoo al Nellis Toledo Rockets Western Michigan Cincinnati Bearcats Bob Wren Don Poling Rod Andrews Red Cats Andrews Xavier Catawba Poling M-A Wren Chet Rojeck

Reinstatement Highlight in Boxing and Baseball Milestones

SPORTS MIRROR TODAY recalls Rocky Graziano being reinstated by the New York State Athletic Commission. It notes Baseball Commissioner A. B. Chandler banning tracks for players and a Dodgers Cardinals clash marking a 10th win in 11 games. It also honors Shanty Hogan's .448 batting lead across the majors fifteen years ago.

Rocky Graziano New York State Athletic Commission A. B. Chandler Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals Shanty Hogan Boston Braves

Charles Ruled Unfit To Fight By Medical Board

Chicago reports that NBA Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles is not fit for strenuous exercises at the present time according to a special medical board. The ruling impacts his training and upcoming title defenses.

Chicago Ezzard Charles

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