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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

9

Miami Cindermen Beat Ohio University 81 to 41

Miami University's cindermen dominated Ohio University sweeping 12 of 14 events to win 81-41 in a dual meet. Tony DiBaggio led with a 131 feet 2 inches discus, Dave Koester clocked 24.7 seconds in the low hurdles, while Phil Hamilton won the 100 and 220. The Bobcats face Western Reserve next, as Miami hammers home a strong indoor and outdoor season with multiple event winners.

Miami University Ohio University Tony DiBaggio Dave Koester Bobcats Koester Phil Hamilton Miami Cash Powell Mike Stavole Redskins Frosh Ohio Wesleyan Powell Marnana Ohio U Davis Deep Johnston Engelhard Hamilton Perkins Ellis Bricker Thomas Stinchcomb Gergely Purvis Bean Ohio L Turner Stavole Hesketh Bennett Lewis Kneller Dunn Thiele Gibson Glatthaar Ficke Walter Reed Leonard DiBaggio Hawkins Ohio VA Yoshikawa Gergley

New Marshfield Vets overpower Chauncey in HVL debut

New Marshfield Vets beat Chauncey Sun Kings 9 to 7 in the Hocking Valley League as Brooks scattered 18 Chauncey hits with 10 strikeouts. Key blows include Cook’s three run homer and Abdella’s three-base hit in the sixth. Nelsonville Eagles and Carbon Hill win to stay tied atop the standings after Sunday games.

W. L. Pet Nelsonville Eagles Athens Eagles Carbon Hill Iscla oOaaeee Nelsonville Vfw New Marshfield Glouster Chawncey Albany Chauncey Chauncey Sun Kings Brooks Marshfield Keesey Canter Cook Courtney Bill Abdella

Butler Enters Indiana Meet

Butler University will send its sophomores to the Little State intercollegiate track meet at Ball State Teachers in Muncie Saturday. Ball State is the favorite as Butler seeks its 16th title since 1926. notable returnees include Bob White and Harry Branson while others departed.

Indianapolis Ind Butler University Ball State Muncie Butler Galvin Walker Bob White Harry Branson White Tra Odle Courtney Gerrish Tony Hinkle Wabash Cavemen Ohio University Franklin Indiana State de Pauw Miami Ohio

Billiards Drop Two To Comets In West Virginia

The Smoker Billiards softball team lost Sunday doubleheader at Sunny Side Comets 12-1 and 4-1. Winning pitcher Barnett backed by Hogg. Newman and Greenlee also pitched. For Point Pleasant, Searberry and Leport pitched first game, Stewart the nightcap. Wamsley caught both games.

Point Pleasant W. Va Sunny Side Comets Barnett Hogg Newman Greenlee Sunny Side Jack Searberry Leport Park Stewart Rod Wamsley

Blaetmar Buicks Shut Out Twice by Lakin Red Birds

POMEROY The Blaetmar Buicks softball team had their winning streak ended as Lakin Red Birds defeated them 8-0 and 18-0 at Lakin. Quisenberry and Voss led the Buicks in the first game with Bass and Lewis for the Red Birds. Tubbs pitched and Voss caught in the second. Turner and Lewis were the Red Birds’ battery.

Pomeroy Blaetmar Buicks Lakin Red Birds Quisenberry Voss Bass Lewis Tubbs Buicks Turner Lew]s Red ‘Birds

Scotland the leading sire of Hambletonian winners

Scotland stands at Walnut Hall and has four offspring who have won the trotting classic, making it the leading sire among Hambletonian winners.

Scotland Walnut Hall

Ohio U Faces Marietta In Home Tilt For Clean Series Sweep

Weather permitting, Ohio University baseball aims to complete a home and home sweep against Marietta College Pioneers today at 3:30 PM. Bobcats seek their 19th win in 22 starts after a 9-2 win in Marietta lasting seven innings, with sophomore Glen Hursey slated for his first start.

Ohio U Marietta Pioneers Bobcats Purdue Bob Wren Glen Hursey Hursey

Broncos Open Week with Three Games in MAC Race

Western Michigan College baseball schedules include a Tuesday home clash with Michigan, then a two game set with Western Reserve in Cleveland Friday and Saturday as part of the Mid-American Conference race. Coach Maher aims to even the series after a near comeback in Ann Arbor.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan Bronco Michigan Cleveland Western Reserve Broncos Ohio University Ann Arbor Maher Bronks Jerry Hogan Wolves Red Cats Clayton Maus Oxford Miami Redskins Cocapt Earl Barr Russell Gabier Chicago Loyola Detroit University of Detroit Titans

Columbus Regional Class B High School Baseball Pairings Set

Ashville drew London and Philo drew Middleport as pairings for the Columbus Regional in the State Class B tournament. The Columbus Regional will be held Friday at Ohio State University.

Columbus Ashville London Philo Middleport Ohio State Univer

Major League Rosters Trim to 25 as Deadline Near

Clubs clear decks ahead of midnight deadline with 13 players released and two sold. Dodgers and others face 1–5 overage as teams reduce to 25, with Yankees given special permission to stay over. Giants White Sox Cubs and others shuffle future rosters and farm moves.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies Washington St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Boston New York Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Yankees Dick Wakefield Giants Monte Irvin Jersey City Mike McCormick Johnny Lindell Cardinals Clarence Marshall Browns Johnny Mize Billy) Martin Duane Pillette Kansas City American Association Frank Fanovich Minneapolis Pete Milne Fanovich

John Carroll 1950 Football Schedule Highlights

John Carroll University released its 1950 football schedule featuring a first ever meeting with Syracuse at Cleveland Stadium on November 10. The Blue Streaks open September 17 at St Bonaventure and play Xavier, Toledo, Kent State, Youngstown, Case Tech, Marshall, Baldwin Wallace, and more through November 18.

Cleveland John Carroll University Syracuse University Cleveland Stadium Olean N. Y St. Bonaventure Xavier Cincinnati Toledo U Kent State Youngstown Case Tech Huntington W. Va Marshall College Dayton Baldwin Wallace

Schedule of tonight's major NBA games across league venues

Tonight features Pittsburgh at Boston, St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Washington at Chicago, Boston at Detroit, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cleveland, and Minneapolis at St Paul with listed pitchers and matchups for each city.

Boston Brooklyn American Association Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis Kansas City Columbus Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Boston - Mnke Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Detroit Ewe Washington Cleveland Paul Dickson Sam Staley Roe Rush Kennedy Fox Ramsdell Roberts Scarborough Haynes Wight Dobson Houtteman Reynolds Ostrowski Kellner Wynn

Athens Cops Golf Match Shine for Guthrie in Quad

Dick Guthrie of Athens High led a 16 under par 77 as the Athens Bulldogs edged Lancaster and two other schools in a Saturday quad at Athens Country Club. Athens totaled 352, three strokes ahead of Lancaster with Chillicothe and Parkersburg trailing.

Dick Guthrie Athens High Bulldogs Athens Country Club Guthrie AHL Tom Hess Chillicothe Allen Vlerebome Lancaster Paul Davis Parkersburg W. Va Athens Hess Vierebome Lan’tr Davis Parkersb’g Algeo Vernia Waugh Kelly Parkesburg Smith Sidensticker Chil Herman Lancast'r Talbott Parksb Widdoes Gallagher Wink Reed

Sports Mirror Today and Historical Lookbacks

A year ago Earl Torgeson of the Boston Braves suffered a shoulder separation after colliding with Jack Robinson of Brooklyn. Five years ago Morton Cooper left the St. Louis Cardinals over salary issues. Ten years ago Wally Berger was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Fifteen years ago Tom Zachary pitched the Brooklyn Dodgers to an 18 inning 2-0 win over Waite Hoyt and the Cincinnati Reds.

Earl Torgeson Boston Braves Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Morton Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Wally Berger Philadelphia Phillies Tom Zachary Brooklyn Dodgers Waite Hoyt Cincinnati Reds

Middleport Jackets Postpone Jackson Contest

The SEC League baseball game between Middleport Yellow Jackets and Jackson Ironmen at Jackson is postponed until Wednesday. Middleport also has a game with Wahama canceled for Thursday. Winners will return Saturday to decide a state finals berth on May 26 and 27 here. Ashville and London are Central district reps. Philo Eastern district. Middleport Southeastern. Drawings were by Floyd Stahl, with State Commissioner Harold Emschler and assistant Ivan Davis.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Jackson Ironmen Jackson Wahama Diamonds Ashville London Philo Southeastern Floyd Stahl Ohio State Harold Emschler Ivan Davis

College Baseball Roundup and Notable Boxing Wins

Fenn 8 7 Youngstown 2 4 Ohio Northern 6 4 Bluffton 5 1. Willie Pep stopped Art Lianos in Hartford. Dave Marsh beat Juste Fontaine in Pittsburgh. Grant Butcher defeated Ray Stevens in Burlingame. Marty Costa scored 32 for Penn State as the team posted 82 against West Virginia.

Hartford Conn Willie Pep Art Lianos Puerto Rico Pittsburgh Dave Marsh Akron Juste Fontaine San Francisco Grant Butcher Ray Stevens Burlinghame Calif Marty Costa American U West Virginia Penn State

Ohio State golfers win 593 for 36 holes in intercollegiate meet

Ohio State posted a 593 total to lead the Ohio intercollegiate golf championship. Hendrickson and Pedigo tied for medalist honors at 145, with a playoff scheduled June 4. Ohio University finished second at 612, followed by Miami and Cincinnati.

Columbus Ohio State University Chick Hendrickson The Bucks Roger Pedigo Ohio University Athens Hendrickson Pedigo Miami University University of Cincinnati University of Dayton Otterbein Xavier Kent University University of Toledo Akron University Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Fenn College Wittenberg College Case Western Reserve Sandusky

Waterloo tops Ames Bern 2 0 in baseball clash

Waterloo defeats Ames Bern 2 to 0 to extend its winning streak to five and stay undefeated in Athens County League play. Pinsky? Pinney earned the win with four frames, joined by Hubert McKee, while Mel Minerd pitched for Ames Bern in a close six scoreless innings before Waterloo broke through in the seventh with five singles.

Amesville Waterloo High King Ames-Bern Waterloo Jacksonvillee Trimble Buchtel Ames Bern Barry McFadden Jim Pinney Hubert McKee Don Jeffers Carroll McKee Sewell Pinney Mel Minerd Trimble Athens High New Marshfield AHL H. McKee Hunter Minerd Jago

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