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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

19

Red Sox set record with five double plays in win over Detroit

Rohrer reviews Boston’s wartime era double play spree as Vern Stephens, once a stellar shortstop for the Browns, struggles with form. Mentions Dick Kimble’s return to the Association, Paul Gallico on Louis-Walcott, and Eddie Arcaro and Warren Wright’s Derby gestures to Mrs. Snider.

Columbus Red Sox Vernon Stephens St. Louis Stephens Browns Lou Boudreau Marty Marion Eddie Miller Washington Senators Griffith Stadium Senators Dick Kimble Buchtel Bob Wren Toledo Madhens American Association Jersey City Little Giants Kimble Minneapolis Millers Frank Trechock Paul Gallico Louis-Walcott Cosmopolitan Gallico Eddie Arcaro Calumet Farm Warren Wright al Snider Citation

Pro Loop To Meet Columbus In Pro League Reorganization

The All American Professional Basketball League schedules a reorganization meeting next Sunday in Wheeling West Virginia. The major issue is the Columbus Mariners franchise which has been dropped. Dayton and Springfield Ohio are seen as likely new homes for the team.

Columbus All- American Professional Basketball League Wheeling W. Va Columbus Mariners Mariners Dayton Springfield

Wakefield Up for Trade As Tigers Consider Waiver

Detroit Tigers may place Dick Wakefield on waivers seeking a $10,000 price. The 27 year old outfielder, once a $50,000 signee, has two hits in 27 at bats this season and was slump bound with no hits in his last 25 appearances.

Detroit Dick Wakefield Detroit Tigers Tigers Wakefield Detroit Free Press University of Michigan Tiger Winston- Salem Beaumont Navy

Standings Update From Rain-Interrupted Games Across Leagues

The standings show New York and Pittsburgh leading divisions with uneven results. Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Cleveland, and Washington posted mixed scores as rain postponed several games. Other results include Indianapolis 10 St. Paul 2 and Toledo 11 Minneapolis 3 with only scheduled games listed.

Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis

Indians Boost Lead in AA With 10-2 Victory Over Saints

Indianapolis stretched its lead to two games atop the American Association by routing St Paul 10 to 2 in Minneapolis. Jim Bagby limited the Saints to five hits while Toledo pitchers walked many. Don Richmond and Frank Mancuso homered for Toledo in an 11-3 win over Minneapolis. Alex Ogilvie Sr., 61, longtime Beachmont Country Club pro, died of a heart attack at his club home.

Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Saints Toledo Milwaukee Brewers Millers Jim Bagby Indians Phil Haugstad Pat MacGlothin Charlie Samakalis Chet Johnson Don Richmond Frank Mancuso Cleveland Alex Ogilvie, Sr Beachmont Country Club

OU Teams To Meet Strong Opposition on Road Trip

Ohio University squads head away for a weekend of away games against Butler, West Virginia, Bowling Green and an Ohio Wesleyan series. Golfers trek to Bowling Green while track, basketball, tennis and baseball face tough foes, with dates in Indianapolis Morgantown Delaware and here.

Ohio University Butler Bulldogs Indianapolis Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan West Virginia Morgantown Western Reserve Johnson Reserve Cleveland Bobcats Redcats Ohio Maurel Hawkins Delaware Miami Marshall

Rain Delays and Reshuffles in Southeastern Ohio Tourney

Rain disrupts the Southeastern Ohio district baseball tourney forcing Friday games to be moved to Saturday. Middleport-Glenford and Coalton-Lawrence County were washed out and rescheduled for 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday. Vinton County-Trimble shifts to 1 p.m. with other matches potential Friday plays moved to Saturday depending on dry fields.

Jim Snyder Middleport Vinton Lancaster Pomeroy Wellston Greenfield Portsmouth Athens Soyder

Baseball matchups across leagues feature varied night caps

The schedule lists multiple games with pitchers and teams such as Brooklyn Chicago Hatten Borony New York Pittsburgh Jansen Gregg Philadelphia St Louis Leonard Pollet Boston Cincinnati Barrett Blackwell Detroit New York Hutchinson Lopat St Louis Boston Sanford Harris Chicago Grove Harris Scheib Cleveland Washington Lemon Haefner and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ties Louisville Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis.

Pittsburgh New York Ee St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago Hatten Borony New York Jansen Gregg Leonard Pollet Barrett Blackwell Detroit Hutchinson Lopat Sanford Harris Grove Scheib Cleveland Washington Lemon Haefner American Association Louisville Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis

Yesterday's Stars Shine in League Action

Johnny Mize of the Giants homered doubled and singled to drive in three after a two game layoff. Robby Brown of the Yankees hit a disputed two run homer in the eighth and drove in four with two hits. Pay Pent of the Giants limited Pittsburgh to four hits as the Pirates' six game win streak ended 9 2. Early Wynn of the Senators shut out the White Sox with three hits 5 0.

Johnny Mize Giants Robby Brown Yanks Jame Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Early Wynn Senators White Sox

Dillard Leads Ohio AAU Meet Entry List

Baldwin Wallace hurdler Harrison Dillard tops a line of track stars entered for the Ohio AAU championships on June 12 at University of Dayton Stadium. Co sponsors Dayton Journal and Dayton Athletic Club say entries will likely exceed last year’s 200 with teams from Baldwin Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Miami University Cincinnati Dayton and Dayton Athletic Club.

Dayton Harrison Dilliard Baldwin-Wallace Ohio Amateur Athletic Union The Dayton Journal Dayton Athletic Club University of Dayton Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Miami University University of Cincinnati Dayton AC

Ohio college and high school sports results and coaching change

Denison beat Kenyon 7 1 and Findlay 5 0 while Detroit blanked Toledo 2 0 Ohio Northern edged Findlay 7 6 Cincinnati topped Ohio State 6 3 Ohio Wesleyan 5 2 and Baldwin Wallace 89 33 in college track Ohio Wesleyan 6 10 Otterbein golf. Seattle reports Neil Stahley will be Toledo head football coach after resigning Washington backfield post. Joe Louis earned 3 179 261 in boxing purses.

Miamisburg Middletown Cincinnati Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Denison Baldwin-Wallace Ohio Wes Seattle Neil Skip” Stahley Toledo University Stahley University of Washington

Athens Country Club Joins Columbus District Golf Association

Pro Bob Littler announces acceptance of the Athens Country Club into the Columbus District Golf Association and notes a medal play partnership tourney set for this weekend. The district schedule includes junior, pro-am, amateur, two-ball, senior, open medal, and team events from June through August at several clubs.

Athens Country Club Columbus District Golf Association Bob Littler University Country Club Groveport Country Club Zanesville Country Club Brookside Country Club Columbus Country Club Scioto Country Club York Country Club

Boxing Results Across Cities Highlight Upsets and Decisions

In Indianapolis Colin Chaney 187 stopped Mose Brown 187. In Atlantic City Herman Mc Cray 150 outpointed Leroy Coleman 153. In Worcester Timothy Hayes 131 beat Tony Ducharme 13349 on points.

Indianapolis Colin Chaney Mose Brown Huntington W. Va Atlantic City Herman McCray Philadelphia Leroy Coleman Lodi N. J Worcester Mass Timothy Buddy" Hayes Boston Tony Ducharme Montreal

Dillard ties world mark in 220 yard hurdles at Baldwin Wallace

Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace tied the world record with a 22.5 clocking in the 220 yard hurdles during a meet against Ohio Wesleyan. He also won the 100 yard dash and high hurdles as BW defeated Wesleyan 89 to 38.

Cleveland Baldwin- Wallace Harrison Dillard Ohio Wesleyan Dillard Wesleyan

New Tribesman Wins Sacramento Up

Will Hafey, sold yesterday to the Cleveland Indians, pitched Oakland to a 5-1 victory over the Sacramento Solons here last night. He allowed only four hits.

Sacramento Will Hafey Cleveland Indians Oakland Sacramento Solons

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