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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1943

Page

15

Maldovan Shuts Down Buckeyes In One-Hitter Triumph

Johnny Maldovan pitched a one hitter to lead Cleveland State to a 12 1 victory over Ohio State at Columbus. Grate was the lone Bobcat to reach base with a double. Mitchell Grate and Jim Erwin were held to limited hits as Grate went the distance for Ohio State. General note: Detroit—Little Andy Minder, 62, dies, once rode Pink Star to 1907 Kentucky Derby victory.

Nis Johnny Ohio State Columbus Bobcats Grate Jimer Bobcat Chuck Traeger Bill Heinz Detroit Andy Minder Bob Wren Ohio Reeder Ohio Uenensae Chellinger Huffman Maxa Heinz Schenz Traeger Ohio U Maldovan Rhoades Meier

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Boxing Tax Debate and Baseball News

A NY column surveys boxing purse worries under a possible 20 percent withholding tax with Al Weill unsure of his stake. It notes Ford Frick denying Hall of Fame support for Eddie Grant, and Philadephia's Gar Del Savio being returned with a quip about being opened by mistake. It mentions Fort Sheridan vs Benda Coal in Berwyn with no outs and a bat shortage, Roy Riegels rising to area athletic supervisor, Norfolk Naval Station players moving to Pacific bases, and Tom Hamilton’s Navy pre flight program transfer being approved.

New York Congress al Weill Ford Frick Eddie Grant Cooperstown Phillies Reds Gar del Savio Bill Dooly Philadelphia Roy Riegels California McClellan Field Calif Norfolk Naval Training Station Jim Gleeson Walt Masterson Ray Volpi Charles Medler Buffalo Pacific Naval Base Tom Hamilton Navy

Farm boy recruits wit for air force tale at Harrisburg

Joe Burnett formerly with Penn ends up at the Air Force Intelligence School in Harrisburg Pa recounts a tale from Camp Daniels Ga where he coached last fall. A 250 pound farm boy, new to football, admits he has no college pro or high school experience and says he only has semi prairie ball.

Joe Burnett Penn Air Force Intelligence School Harrisburg Camp Daniels Joe

Count Fleet Eyes Triple Crown After Supplementary Nomination

In Baltimore Sid Feder explains how Count Fleet can target the Triple Crown via a new supplementary nomination rule. The plan lets late-named horses join the Preakness and Belmont with added fees, potentially yielding significant earnings for owner Mrs. John D. Hertz.

Count Fleet Sid Feder Baltimore Old Pimlico New York John D. Hertz Pimlico Belmont Alf Vanderbilt

National and American League Baseball Leaders List

The article lists season leaders by category with players and teams for both leagues. It names O'Dea Saint Louis Camilli Brooklyn Frey Cincinnati Litwhiler Philadelphia Vaughan Brooklyn Clary Washington White Philadelphia Keller New York Vernon Washington Tucker Chicago Bagby Cleveland Trucks Detroit Carrasquel Washington Murphy New York and others.

O'Dea St. Louis Camilli Brooklyn Vaughan Frey Cincinnati Litwhiler Philadelphia Sewell Pittsburgh Stephens Clary Washington Spence White Keller New York Vernon Tucker Chicago Bagby Cleveland Trucks Detroit Carrasquel Washagen Murphy Say Boston Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo National Club Merican Club Association

Walters Hit and Pitch Reds to 3-2 Victory

Bucky Walters pitched effectively and drove in two runs as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 2. Ray Mueller's double and Lonnie Frey's single produced the winning run in the seventh inning, with Walters contributing two RBIs and a complete game effort.

Cincinnati Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Reds Bucky Red Pittsburgh Pirates Gee Walker Bert Haas Eric Tipton Ray Mueller Lonnie Frey Johnny Vander Meer jLanning P - Seumen bWyrostek iGornicki Acapcuco Cccaceve Anon Frey Miller Ss Hk Marshall McCormick Walker Tipton Wccerse Ae Mueller Walters Ppancooee Cccsessee Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Russell Minneeuswe St Tott Fletcher Aee DiMaggio Lopez Lanning Gornicki Elliott Barrett Barr Conlan

Farrell Outpoints Jones In Newark Bout

In Elizabeth New Jersey Buddy Farrell fights Johnny Jones at 151 1 2 pounds and wins on points. The card lists two Merchant Marine Cadet facts noting the corps 50th birthday and cadet totals.

Merchant Marine Cadets United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps

Social Notes of Cheshire Highlights Visits and Weekends

Elizabeth Swisher of Dayton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs P O Swisher. The Ragan family from Gallipolis visited Mrs Lottie Roush. Richard Lavis from Gallipolis stayed with his grandparents Mr and Mrs F W Butcher. Curt Clark of Jackson visited Mary A Clark and Clifford Harrison's family. Bowman of Dayton and the Yeangers hosted weekend guests. Hollis Whitt and family from Gallipolis called on Mrs Lottie Roush. Arthur Swisher of Corning visited E F Longs. Marvin Thomas and daughter from Kananga spent Sunday with Floyd Thomas family. Eversole spent weekend in Columbus.

Cheshire Elizabeth Swisher Dayton P. O. Swisher Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Lottie Roush Richard Lavis F. W. Butcher Curt Clark Jackson Mary A. Clark Clifford Harrison Jim Grover Robert Bowman Ed Yeanger Hollis Whitt Arthur Swisher Corning E. F. Long Marvin Thomas Kananga Floyd Thomas H. C. Eversole Columbus

Joppa Man Honored On His Birthday

In Joppa the Blake country home hosted about 50 friends who surprised Elmer Blake on his 34th birthday after a short trip. The social evening included refreshments and gifts, with many local family and neighbors in attendance and others sending presents. Also noted is a historical line about the first leg of the Spanish Trail blazing in 1776 between Los Angeles and Santa Fe.

Joppa Elmer Blake Herbert Matheny Eloise Eugene George Vernon Reed Vergil Westfall Selba Jean Jackie Marlene Betty Browdley Lovel H. A. Cole Harmon Founds Glen Blake Audrey Baker W. C. Blake Denard Shirley Ada Slack John Robert Kathryn Roger Ed Blake Earl Watkins Dallas Heiney Harold Brannon Bernard Nina James Blake Junior Nola Jean Doris Roberta Lorraine Gary Delia Reed Elmer Reed Lola Griffin Los Angeles Calif Santa Fe N. M

Venezuelan Ace Alex Carrasquel Shines For Washington

Venezuelan rookie Alex Carrasquel of the Washington Senators opened 1943 with three consecutive wins including an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics on four hits. Other league action saw the Yankees edge the Red Sox 4-3 on a balk by Anton Karl, Cleveland split with Chicago, Overmire strong for Detroit, Dodgers rout Philadelphia 18-6, Cubs beat Cardinals in 14 innings, Giants sweep Braves, and Bucky Walters star for Cincinnati in a 3-2 night win.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Caracas Senor Alejandro Carrasquel Washington Senators Washington Big Alex Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees A. L Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Jimmy Brown New York Giants Boston Braves Mel Ott Babe Barna Bucky Walters Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates

Indians Split Doubleheader With Chisox

The Cleveland Indians split a doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox at League Park. Chubby Dean won 2 to 1 in the first game, while relief issues and walks doomed Allie Reynolds in the 11 inning nightcap as Chicago took 5 to 2. Moses stole home for the Indians in the loss.

Anton Karl Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Dick Culler Sox Wally Moses Frank Stubby Overmire St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland New York Yankees Chubby Dean Tribe Allie Reynolds Redskins Pale Hose League Park Browns al Smith Vernon Kennedy Jake Wade White Sox Reynolds al Milnar Moose Salters Don Kolloway Dick Culley Moses Dean

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THE Athens Messenger Athens Johnny Maldovan Ohioiversity Aber Ma Pete American Kuppenheimer Schoeneman Fullerton’s Sports Roundup Hugh Fullerton, JR Fort Sheridan Benda Coal Berwyn Alf Eague Crosby Beckley Social Notes of Cameo Vinyards Co Freano Sauterne Zinfandel Tex Boti East State ST Lores Lancaster AG Lauterne Cabernet Burgundy Chablis Alex Carrasquel Indians Chisox South Court St Athens, Ohio
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