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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

7

Fishermen urged to aid state in fish tracing and minnow rules

Lee Roach of the state conservation department explains tagged fish tracing and clarifies minnows versus young suckers. Fishermen should note tag number, fish size, and catch location for the Sports Department of The Messenger. The bulletin outlines minnow characteristics and restrictions on bait totals, with a 100 bait limit per stream and variation limits among species.

Lee Roach Department of Conservation Lee Sports Department of the Messenger Greeny Us The Conservation Department

Eight-Team NL pennant race fuels early season intrigue

In a volatile May start, eight National League clubs jockey for position led by Cincinnati and New York. Reds slip on a late rally by the Phillies as Pirates Bees Giants Dodgers Cubs and Phillies vie for second place amid shifting leads and standout performances by Vander Meer Hubbell and Martin.

NEW York Reds Pirates Bees Giants Dodgers Cardinals Cubs Phillies Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Phils Chuck Klein Pittsburgh Jim Tobin Lee Handley Pepper Martin St. Louis Brooklyn Bill Lee Carl Hubbell Hubbell Red Sox Yankees White Sox Magar Smith Athletics Yanks Wes Ferrell Detroit Tigers Bengals Bill Nagel Cleveland Ken Chase Washington Indians Willis Hudlin

Distinguishing Muskie Pike: Features and Local Varieties

Lee explains local pike species muskellunge grass pickerel and great northern pike with distinguishing marks. He notes muskies have dark spots on a lighter body while northern pike show light spots on a dark body and details mud pickerel size and scale patterns. He warns anglers misjudge sauger as wall-eye pike and cites a key dorsal fin spot test.

Lee

Cavarrettas ankle fractures in hospital

New York outfielder Phil Cavarretta suffered a broken right ankle and will miss a month or more. He twisted the ankle sliding into second base while playing outfield for the second time this season, then was carried from the field after the injury.

New York U.R Phil Cavarretta Cub Cavarretta Joe Marty Burgess Whitehead

UC approves course on Marriage and Family Relations

Berkeley officials confirm University of California will offer a new course on Marriage and Family Relations after consultation with students and authorities. The decision signals an emphasis on social and personal development within campus education.

Berkeley Cal University of California

Ambers Seeks Lightweight Title Shot After Victory

Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York defeated Jimmy Vaughan of Cleveland and is rated an even money bet to reclaim the world lightweight title from Henry Armstrong this summer. Ambers dominated every round in the clash in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia U.P Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Henry Armstrong Jimmy Vaughan Cleveland Herkimer Hurricane Henry McLemore New York

Four former Indianapolis winners among hot hopes for classic speedway

Four veterans lead the field in the 600 mile Indianapolis race for a share of 100000. Louis Meyer the three time winner is seen as the odds on favorite with Wilbur Shaw Kelly Petillo and Floyd Roberts also regarded as threats. Meyer drives a Bowes Special and Petillo aims to stay strong late in the race with his ridge route experience. Shaw, the 1937 champion, will race a Maserati purchased in Italy by Mike Boyle, while Roberts returns with the Burd Special for Lou Moore.

Indianapolis Ind Prise Thedianapolis Motor Speedway Louis Meyer Kelly Petillo California Wilbur Shaw Floyd Roberts Meyer Alden Sampson Sampson Ohio Eyer Kelly Italy Mike Boyle Lou Moore

Pittsburgh and Boston Lead Early Scores in Seasonal Tilt

Results show Louis and Brooklyn suffering losses while Cincinnati and Philadelphia post strong showings. Several key matchups are listed with Cleveland, Chicago, New York and Detroit scoring in varied results as rain postpones St. Louis at Ogden. Wednesday's schedule features Chicago vs Boston and St Louis vs Philadelphia with many interleague pairings across the National and American circuits.

Eee St. Louis Pittsburgh Teres Philadelphis Aner Ols Artin Iles Aner Artin Reree Medwick Johnson Brucker Ughassey Mize Moore Etten Gutteridge Owen Weiland Wagerres Ross Mtere Jer Boston B. BR A. Rateres Nelson Totah Cooney Wereceren OY Detroit Ib On It Hassett Cuccinellae bRosen Bmmons York C Simmons Ier Ene Algins Her Big Mig Erenereere el Hutchinson Steyn Croucher Vagette Harris Essen Detersaa Aia Rte Fran Rense Wwe Ee Berres Atte Evans Newsome H Atted Hutchinson Mac Haile St. Eteeeere Aed Elsenstat Camilli Medhetrott Delphia

Ohio University Nets Win Over Marietta 5-1

Ohio University defeated Marietta 5-1 with three singles wins and both doubles. White of Marietta beat Laskin in straight sets for the pioneers lone victory. Bobcats Rose Hartman and Steinhauser won singles in straight sets. Doubles were contested to three sets as Marietta rallied in two matches. The Bobcats prepare for Youngstown College and Western State Teachers in Athens this week at 1 p.m.

Ohio University Marietta Bobcats Pioneers White Laskin Ohio Bill Rose Tracy Hartman Lee Steinhauser Bobcat Youngstown College Western State Teachers College Athens

Change Due in AA Standings

Minneapolis and St. Paul clash in a feature American Association game. The Saints can tie for first with the Millers by winning, while a loss drops them to third as Kansas City and Milwaukee play. Other games include Toledo at Indianapolis and Columbus at Louisville.

United Press Minneapolis St. Paul American Association Miller-Saint Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville

Madonna from Della Robbia Family Acquired by Toledo Art Museum

The San Donato Madonna, completed by Luca Della Robbia and kept for over 400 years by the Della Robbia family, has been acquired by the Toledo Museum of Art.

Madonna Art Toledo San Donato Della Robbia Luca Della Robbia Toledo Museum of Art

Time Card Charters Airyplanes For Special Trips

Airyplanes available for special trips to any city with an airport during daylight hours. charter service offers flexible travel to diverse destinations and schedules for interested passengers.

Johnstown dominant in Derby yet overlooked by experts

Henry McLemore notes Johnstown's Derby victory and Wood Memorial dominance, herding skepticism from experts and bettors. He critiques Pimlico plans as Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt contemplates the Preakness with Impound, while others like Challedon Ciencia and Valitant draw heavy play.

Johnstown Hammerer Wood Memorial Woodhaven Louisville Farrior Baltimore The American Legion Challedon Ciencia Technician el Chico Vanderbilt Impound Sagamore Farm McLemores Cabots Lodges Butch Murphys

East Shade Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

East Shade residents gather for weekend and Sunday visits as neighbors from Pomeroy Alfred and Tuppers Plains travel to see families. Homer Cole and Gordon Caldwell host. Ollie Folmer and Pome roy also visit relatives. numerous households in Watson Ginther Stiles and Ginther families welcome guests.

Elias Stiles Julia Belle Edward Stiles Pomeroy John Ginther Billy Watson Garnet Folmer Donald Eynon Matlack Silver Ridge Myrtle Frost Grande Tuppers Plains

Local man builds yard of historic hitching posts

Cleveland resident Van R. Rodgers gathers and plants old hitching posts in his front yard though he has never ridden a horse. His collection highlights early transportation era relics and community interest.

Cleveland van R. Rodgers

Upside Down Condition Reported in Boy

X ray shows 3 year old Joyce Bowden has situs inversus, with every internal organ reversed or transposed, a rare medical condition.

Royal Oak Mich Joyce Bowden

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