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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

11

Mid-Atlantic Season Opens In Four Cities

The Mid-Atlantic League opened its 12th season with eight clubs led by president Elmer M. Daily who praised a surge in interest and a tighter lineup after Canton joined and Beckley left. Opening series umpire teams and new managers across Johnstown Canton Portsmouth Charleston Huntington Akron and more were listed, with Huntington missing Benny Borgmann due to his baby's illness and temporary leadership by Pat Crawford. All clubs play night games except Sundays and holidays, while Canton and Akron skip the lights for their opener.

Columbus Elmer M. Daily Loop Canton Beckley W. Va Daily Cir Johnstown Zanesville Gomer James Lynn Gubber Akron Bruff Cleary Tom Tighe Dayton Portsmouth Bill Gaston Huston Milton Charleston Huntington Walter Gerber Jim Bodwein Mid-Atlantic Earl Wolgamot Huntington Club Pat Crawford Columbus Club American Association

Schmidt Pitches Ohio to 11 1 Victory Over Marietta Pioneers

Ohio University ace Bill Schmidt held Marietta to one run on three hits through six innings as Ohio built an 11 to 1 lead. Dick Beck struggled for Marietta, while Jurkovic and Diehl led the Bobcats with key hits and multiple rallies. In Dayton, Miami rallied past the University of Dayton 7 to 6, scoring two late runs to spoil Dayton’s upset bid.

Bill Schmidt Ohio University Marietta College Pioneers Bobcats Schmidt Hickle Pioneers Hassocks Marietta Beck Hal Gruber Righ Smith Babe Herman Gruber Bill Jurkovic Luebbers Jurkovic Don Burnison Burnison Maiakas Dieh Bobcat May French Page Malakas Hal Diehl Boehck Marietta French Clark Mone Ewe Pennycook Magee Smith Hickle Martin Giebell Ry May Schwartz Allen Ohios Leubbers Ma- Schmidt Boehk Lokas Mace Struc Ohio

Saints Riding High In American Association Title Chase

St Paul surged to a 10th straight win, beating Indianapolis 3 1 behind Art Herring six hits. The club added lefty Carl Fischer from the White Sox. Meanwhile Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Louisville won as Kansas City remained 12-4 while St Paul stood 15-4 atop the standings.

Chicaguis Pittsburgh Orka Cincinn Piladelphia Brooklyn Poston Ats Nation New Or Cleveland Et al Oit Washington Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis J. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Columbus St. Paul Saints Art Herring Carl Fischer Chicago White Sox

Bartha and Arizmendi win in Portland and Los Angeles

In Portland Carmen Bartha at 168 pounds from Cleveland outpointed Bobby Millsap of Chicago. In Los Angeles Baby Ariz Mendi, 128 pounds from Mexico City, outpointed Pablo Dano of Manila.

Portland Ore Carmen Bartha Cleveland Bobby Millsap Chicago Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi Mexico City Pablo Dano Manila Grand Rapids Mich Lou Ambera Herkimer N. Y Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Wesley Ramey Eddie Zivic Pittsburgh Drew

Lefty Grove Pitches 5th Straight Win

Lefty Grove earned his fifth consecutive victory as the Red Sox shut out the Tigers 2-0. Boston backed Grove with strong defense, including two standout plays saving extra-base hits, while Mickey Cochrane returned from injury to contribute. Other notable results include Danny MacFayden’s 1-0 gem for the Bees and a 5-2 Reds win led by Gene Schott.

Plains Pitcher Blanks Tomcats in 4-0 Victory

The Plains High School team defeated Clouster 4 to 0 as Charley Nelson pitched a complete game allowing one hit. Reeves added two singles in three at bats and the Plains collected six hits off Zimmer.

Plains Charley Nelson Flains Clouster Nelson Tomcats Zimmer Pug Reeves

Jacksonville Eagles Organize Ball Club

Jacksonville hosts a new softball squad formed by Mohawk Aerie F.O.F. Uniforms include white sweaters and knickers with black velvet caps. Shirts display F.O.E and aerie number 1634. They seek games with similarly ranked teams, home or away, contact Earl Dearth in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie F.O.F F.O.E Aerie Earl Dearth

Tuesday Stars In MLB Sparks And College Baseball Rout

Gene Schott driven Reds held Giants to five hits with two RBIs. Bud Hafey Paul Waner drove in runs that defeated Dodgers. Bill Lee won Cubs game vs Phillies. Danny MacFayden limited Cardinals in pitching duel. Lou Gehrig led Yankees attack with two doubles and two singles. Bob Grove shut out Tigers with two hits for fifth win. Wally Moses homered with two aboard to beat White Sox. Billy Sullivan collected triple, double and single against Senators. Ohio State scored 11 in first inning and 11 more in 22 4 win over Denison. Baptists allowed nine hits by three OSU pitchers.

Andy Clarke Associated Press Red Sox Detroit Tigers Broadway Jack Doyle Tigers Tom Yawkey Hank Greenberg Tiger Lefty Grove Wes Ferrell Jimmie Foxx Sox Boston Yankees Joe DiMaggio Frankie Crosetti Grove Lefty Roger Cramer Dusty Cooke Mickey Cochrane Eldon Auker Detroit Danny MacFayden Boston Bees St. Louis Cards Paul Dean Bill Urbanski Gene Moore Gene Schott Reds Giants Jim Weaver Pirates Dodgers Bill Lee Cubs Phillies Pat Malone Browns Athletics White Sox Wally Moses Cleveland Indians Senators Associated Presa Bud Hafey Paul Waner Bees Lou Gehrig Bob Grove Billy Sullivan Indians Columbus Ohio State University Denison University the Baptists Ohio State

Pirates 4 Dodgers 0

Baseball game summary noting the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers four to zero. The report highlights pitching and early runs, with focus on key plays and score progression through the innings. Minor historical note included about ten of the fifty six signers of the American Declaration of Independence being born in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts

Athens County Track Meet Carded Friday at Stadium

The 16th annual Athens County High School track and field meet is set for Friday at Ohio University Stadium with eleven schools. Cups will be awarded to both winning girls and boys teams, individual medals for top three, and points on a 4-3-2-1 basis for places. Girls and boys events differ. girls add a 50 and 85 yard dash, running hop step jump, and other relays, while boys keep traditional sprints, distance, and field events. First events start at 9 am, with participants reporting then.

Athens County Ohio University Stadium B. E. Hughes Ohio U. Physical Education Department Rome Township Stewart

Settlement Near in Red Hurler Case with Reds

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Derringer, suspended without pay after leaving a game with a potential winning run in question, seeks a break to join a two week eastern road trip with Brooklyn on the schedule. A showdown on his future looms as team and player curl around divorce issues and service of court papers.

Cincinnati Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Larry S. MacPhail New York Giants Derringer Neds Brooklyn Dressen Mra Tampa Fla Florida

Wrestling Results From AP in New York Philadelphia and New Haven

The Associated Press reports wrestling results in four cities. Ali Baba of Turkey defeated Dick Shikat of Germany in New York, Yvon Robret of Montreal beat Chief Little Wolf of Colorado in Philadelphia, Ed Lewis of California threw Olaf Oleson of Milwaukee in Philadelphia, and Emil Tusek of Omaha defeated George Keverly of Greece in New Haven in two out of three falls.

Associated Press New York Ali Baba Turkey Dick Shikat Germany Philadelphia Yvon Robret Montreal Chief Little Wolf Colorado Strangler) Lewis Glendale Calif Olaf Oleson Milwaukee New Haven Conn Fmitl Tdusek Omaha George Keverly Greece Falla

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