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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

8

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

Boston crowd notes a five double play effort by the Red Sox in regulation time plus one in overtime. Vernon Stephens, ex Browns shortstop, powers defense and bats, while criticism hints he still mutters from earlier form amid pennant hopes. Dick Kimble returns to the American Association after stints elsewhere, and coverage mentions Gallico commenting on Louis Walcott bouts and Arcaro’s Derby gesture to Mrs. Snider.

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

Pro Loop To Meet Columbus 4 in Wheeling Meeting

The All American Professional Basketball League plans a reorganization meeting next Sunday in Wheeling West Virginia. The major issue is the Columbus Mariners franchise which was dropped yesterday. Dayton and Springfield Ohio are potential new sites for the franchise.

Columbus All- American Professional Basketball League Wheeling

Wakefield On Trading Block As Tigers Seek Waivers

Dick Wakefield, once a $52 000 bonus signee for Detroit in 1941, is reportedly placed on waivers amid a light 1948 season. The 27 year old outfielder has two hits in 27 at bats and no hits in his last 25 appearances, prompting Detroit to consider a waiver sale at around 10000.

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

Baseball Scores and Delayed Games From A Rainy Day

Baseball results show New York versus Pittsburgh with rain postponements. Dewoh and Newhouser led, while Feller pitched for Cleveland in a loss to Philadelphia. Fannin Partee Reynolds contributed for New York as St. Louis defeated Chicago. Washington and Indianapolis games listed with partial scores, and several cities including St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis noted with only scheduled games.

Dewoh Peston Newhouser Swift Kramer Dorish Tebbetts Batts Stobbs Cleveland Philadelphia Feller Gromek Linden Tipton Fowler and Guerra St. Louis New York Fannin and Partee Reynolds Page Berra Chicago Washington Wight Harrist Caldwell Robinson Wynn and Evans

Ohio University Teams Face Strong Road Opponents This Weekend

Ohio University athletic squads head away to meet tough foes in a busy away week. Golfers travel to Bowling Green to face the Falcons, while track and tennis squads also hit the road with stops in Indianapolis and Morgantown. The basketball team faces West Virginia in Morgantown with emphasis on improving field events. A new home-and-home tennis series with Ohio Wesleyan begins Saturday in Delaware with return to Athens next Friday.

Ohio University Baters Bulldogs Indianapolis Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Ll! Te Falcons Michigan Jayvees Greene and White Ohio Cincinnati Jim Johnson Knights of the West Virginia Morgantown Western Reserve Johnson Reserve Cleveland Bobcats Redcats Raman Maurel Hawkins Delaware Miami Marshall

Indians Hike Lead in AA Series Opener

Indianapolis opened a four game set in Minneapolis to widen its American Association lead over St Paul to two games after a 10 to 2 win. Toledo topped Minneapolis 11 to 3 as Chet Johnson walked 12 but held the Millers to four hits. Don Richmond and Frank Mancuso homered for Toledo while the Indians pounded Phil Haugstad, Pat McGlothin, and Charlie Samakalis for ten safeties.

Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Saints Toledo Milwaukee Brewers Millers Jim Bagby Indians Phil Haugstad Pat McGlothin Charlie Samakalis Chet Johnson Don Richmond Frank Mancuso

Golf Pro Ogilvie Dies at Beachmont Club Grounds

Alex Ogilvie Sr., 61, longtime Beachmont Country Club golf pro since 1949, died of a heart attack at his home on the club grounds yesterday.

Cleveland Alex Ogilvie, Sr Beachmont Country Club

Baseball Matchups Feature Evening Showdowns Across Leagues

The schedule lists a slate of games with nicknamed players like Hatten Borony Jansen Gregg Leonard Pollet Barrett Blackwell Lopat Sanford Harris Grove Scheib Lemon Haefner and teams Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis Boston Detroit Hutchinson Cleveland Washington Louisville Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis. Several night games highlighted across American Association with multiple city pairings.

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

Giants star Johnny Mize drives three on return

Johnny Mize homer doubled and singled to drive in three for the Giants after a two game layoff. Bobby Brown of the Yankees hit a two run homer in the eighth and had two hits. Pay Pent limited Pittsburgh to four hits as the Pirates saw their six game win streak end 9 2. Farry Wynn of the Senators shut out the White Sox 5 0 with three hits.

Johnny Mize Giants Bobby Brown Yanks Jame Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Farry Wynn Senators White Sox

Dillard Heads Ohio AAU Meet Field At Dayton

Harrison Dillard the Baldwin Wallace hurdler leads a star list for the Ohio AAU track championships to be held at University of Dayton Stadium. June 12 event details the Dayton Journal and Dayton Athletic Club co sponsors with anticipated entry growth beyond 200 athletes from Baldwin Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Miami Cincinnati Dayton AC.

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

Rain Forces Revision Of Polrney Card Schedule

Rain disrupted scholastic baseball in Southeastern Ohio delaying the district tournament. Friday games between Middleport-Glenford and Coalton-Lawrence County were washed out and moved to Saturday at 9 and 11 am. A division matches and other plans were reshuffled with potential further changes if fields do not dry. Tourney Manager Jim Snyder announced possible Saturday play times and revised order.

Jim Snyder Middleport Portsmouth Sciete County Fayette County Racine

Ohio college and high school sports results snapshot

Denison defeats Kenyon 7 1 Findlay 5 Detroit 0 Michigan 7 Toledo 2 Findlay 7 Ohio Northern 6 Hamilton Public 1 Dayton Park 0 Miamisburg 6 Middletown 5 Cincinnati 6 Ohio State 3 Ohio Wesleyan 5 Denison 2 Baldwin Wallace 8 9 Ohio Wesleyan 38 Otterbein 10 Ohio Wesleyan 6

Miamisburg Middletown Cincinnati Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Denison Baldwin-Wallace Otterbein

Stahley Named Toledo Head Coach After Washington Exit

Seattle report confirms Neil Skip Stahley will become Toledo University's new head football coach. He announced yesterday night his resignation as Washington Huskies backfield coach to accept the Ohio position.

Seattle Neil Skip” Stahley Toledo University Stahley University of Washington Ohio

Joe Louis Tops Ring Earnings With 3 Million Plus

Joe Louis has won $3,179,261 in ring purses to date, reflecting his dominance in the boxing arena. The figure highlights Louis's financial success alongside his multiple title bouts and public fame.

Joe Louis

Athens Country Club Joins Columbus District Golf Assoc

Pro Bob Littler announces acceptance of the Athens Country Club into the Columbus District Golf Association and notes a medal play partnership tourney at the club. The district schedule includes junior, pro-am, amateur, senior, and open medal championships across multiple clubs from June to August.

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

Dillard Ties World Record in 220 Yard Hurdles

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

Cleveland Baldwin- Wallace Harrison Dillard Ohio Wesleyan Dillard Wesleyan

New Tribesman Wins Sacramento Pitcher Dominates Solons

Will Hafey, recently traded to the Cleveland Indians, pitched Oakland to a 5-1 win over the Sacramento Solons last night. He allowed only four hits.

Sacramento Will Hafey Cleveland Indians Oakland Sacramento Solons

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