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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

7

Bobcats Drop Twilight Tilt in Six Inning Loss to Xavier

Xavier Musket eers topple Ohio University 13 to 2 as twilight game ends after six frames amid bobcats miscues. Xavier opens with three runs in first inning and adds on through the fourth while Bobcats struggle to plate runs and field.

Ohio University Bobcats Musketeers Ohio Xavier Neary Steuer Litzinger Carroll Harrilla Don Kopp Novak Kopp Frankie Baumholtz Baumholtz Kish Haumholtz Peer Roller Goose Gander Haynes Musketeer Gander Ralph Frey Frey Nick Weiler Sheetz Weiler Schuster Klingenburg Farroni Ray Freddie Greiner Freddie Novak Greiner Doubler Xavier Abrhoa Neary Ee Weiler Tee Sheetz Havrilla xMontgomery Ideas Orr

Golf Greats Fail To Make Grade in Open Qualifiers

A crowded field at the National Open qualifiers in Birmingham and Chicago failed to include several former champions. Walter Hagen, Chick Evans Jr., George Sargent, Freddie McLeod, and John Montague were among those who did not qualify. Tommy Wright led the East Lake results with 132, while Sammy Snead posted 139 in Washington district play.

New York Philadelphia Walter Hagen Chick Evans, Jr George Sargent Freddie McLeod John Montague Hollywood Birmingham Ala Tommy Wright Knoxville Tenn East Lake Atlanta Clayton Heatner Charlotte N. C Sammy Snead Washington, D. C Walter Reynolds Rockhill S. C George Slingerfield Greensboro Chicago Evans Jock Hutchinson Lloyd Mangrum Los Angeles Bob Sweeny Jesse W. Sweetser Frank Strafaci Willie Klein Henry Ciuci Turnesa Joe Mike Phil Hagen Haig Joe Kirkwood Tony Manero New England Billy Burke Cleveland Bill Kaiser Louisville Cincinnati Clovernock Country Club Kaiser al Marchi Dayton Frank Gelhot Cincinnati C. J. Gaddie Don Fischesser Maurice McCarthy Ohio Bob Servis Jack Thompson Youngstown Beechmont al Es

Plans for field day for South eastern Ohio Sportsmen

The State Bureau of Fish Management and Ohio University Zoology Dept announce a field day in southeastern Ohio. Lee S. Roach says the Saturday event at Science Hall will include talks by Prof. F. H. Krecker, Ross Wright, and R. J. Schaar. Activities cover minnow streams, pollution, spawning behavior, live trapping, and public fishing provisions.

Southeastern Ohio State Bureau of Fish Management Ohio University Zoology Department Lee S. Roach Science Hall F. H. Krecker Ohio University Ross Wright Athens County R. J. Schaar State Forester

Be Nineteen OHE Eagles Top Cubs In nine inning game

The OHE nine defeated Zaleski 3-1 on the OHE field Saturday in a game where Zaleski wore new uniforms and played errorless ball. Pitcher O Leary matched Holly and Moony in form, Holly exiting in the fifth with a sore flip per, Moony finishing out the game with full command except for the seventh.

OHE Zaleski O’leary Holly Moony

Yesterday's Major League Results and Schedule

National results show New York 9, Pittsburgh 2. Cincinnati 6, Breokiys 3. Boston 5, Chinna St. Louis 2. Philadelphia, St. Louis 6, ephiladelphia 3. Cleveland New York rained out. Chicapawashington rained. Detroit, Boea. Louisville 5, F tetastis 0. Minneapolis 10, St. Paul 5. Milwaukee-Kansas City later. Wednesday games list Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Boston at St. Louis. American Detroit at New York, Cleveland at Boston, St. Louis at Washington, Chicago at Paledee ja. Association Columbus at Louisville, Toledo at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at St. Paul, Kansas City at Minneapolis.

National Club Pet St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Nen Weene Boston Pittsburgh New York Ween Rooklynee Philadelphia American Club L. Pet Chicago Cleveland Washington -Eenne Detroit Kansas City Minneapolis Paul Tieaveetiees Eee Columbus —Aceenne Indianapolis Ewe Louisville Toledo Wren Breokiys Chinna St. Louis Phi Phiadelphia St. Louis Ephiladelphia Cleveland-New York F Tetastis St. Paul Milwaukee-Kansas City Brooklyn American Detroit Washington Paledee Association Columbus Toledo Milwaukee

Ohio Hopes Dim in BAA Track Meet

Ohio University's track team faces a tough Buckeye Conference meet at Oxford as Miami and Western State loom large. Key performers at Miami and injuries cloud prospects, with Cy Johnson Ted Malone and Kasputis among brighter signs for theBobcats.

Ohio Ohio University Buckeye Oxford Miami University Bobcats Miami Redskins Indians Western State Teacher's College Michigan Chicago Butler University Miami Western State Grant Hoover Art Hall Earl Hicks Waldo Terrel Bob White Herbert Johnny Hirsimaki Cy Johnson Ted Malone Kasputis Terrel Johnson Malone

Nova Lives Life of Riley in Training Camp

Henry McLemore profiles Lou Nova training for the June 1 bout with Max Baer at Dr. Pierre Bernard's estate in Nyack New York B stars like Slug Donovan Butch Gropper and a cultural shift in boxing training are imagined as outcomes if Nova wins.

Nova Riley Henry McLemore Nyack N. Y U.R Daimler Minerva Rolls-Royce Lou Nova Max Baer Yankee Stadium Pierre Bernard Oom Ing Bernard Slug Donovan Metro Politan Museum of Art Rembrandts and Gainsboroughs Butch Gropper Russian Ballet Carnegie Baer

College Baseball Scores From Weekend Action

Muskingum defeated Kent State 4 to 3 while Wittenberg routed Otterbein 16 to 5. Capital beat Kenyon 2 to 0. Xavier won 13 to 2 against Ohio University. Giants beat Pirates 9 to 2. Reds topped Dodgers 6 to 3.

Muskingum Kent State Wittenberg Otterbein Capital Kenyon Xavier Ohio U

Reds and Cardinals Lead NL Pace in Busy Week

In a fast moving National League season chatter centers on lineup shakeups as managers Hartnett and Terry shuffle players. Cincinnati sharpened the NL race with a 6 3 win over Brooklyn and seventh straight victory as Lonnie Frey homered. The Cardinals beat Philadelphia 2 1 to hold the top spot while Boston and St. Louis both won. A rainout halted the Yankees’ 11 game streak, and Mezzera and Clift homered for St Louis in a 6 3 Browns win. The Orbiston Red Caps renew play, writing Hod Gill for dates, with no Monday or Saturday games.

New York Gabby Hartnett Bill Terry Hartnett Cubs Stanley Hack Terry Giants Zeke Bonura Hank Danning Pittsburgh Johnny McCarthy Bonura Jimmy O'Dea Danning Hal Schumacher Schumacher Bill McKechnie Reds Cardinals Brooklyn Lee Grissom Cincinnati Lonnie Frey Ernie Lombardi Phillies Casey Stengel Bees Boston Lou Fette Dick Erickson Bill Lee Steve Mesner Mel Mazzera Harland Clift St. Louis Browns Athletics Yankees Cleveland Mel Harder Monte Pearson Orbiston Red Caps Hod Gill Glouster Thomas Jewelers

Glouster Student Wins State Scholarship Awards

Glouster High School student Shirley Anne Roberts wins two state awards at the tenth annual Ohio Scholarship Day in Columbus. English 10 Division II at Ohio University earns first place. she also ranks second in Division II across five districts and sixth among individual winners. Mary Janchius in English 11 earns an honorable mention.

Glouster Merle Danford Glouster High School Shirley Anne Roberts Columbus Ohio E. N. Dietrich Memorial Hall Bricker Ray G. Wood Ohio University Shirley Mary Janchius

Shade Art and Thimble Club Meets at Mrs Cowen Home

The Shade Art and Thimble Club gathered at Mrs Mabel Cowen's home on May 18. Members logged two quilts in progress and tied a comfort, then shared a noon potluck. The next meeting is set for June 15 at Mrs Lewis Hawk's house.

SHADE Art and Thimble Club Mabel Cowen Margaret Grim Mary Bobo Kate Chappell Edith Smith Velma Smith Hazel Creamer Primrose Green Mary Meeks Libbie Burson Zelda Perry Gertrude Douglas Edith Grim Gordon Ruth Sylvia Ziggaroos Lewis Hawk

Progr ess ive Class Meets in Glouster Church Social Rooms

Regular meeting of the Progressive Class of the Trimble Church of Christ will be held in the social rooms of the church Thursday evening May 25 at 7 30. Entertainment committee members are Mrs Wahnetta Orme Mrs Vernice Antle and Mrs Hazel Davis. Several local residents are noted for visits and events in Trimble and Glouster.

Trimble Church of Christ Wahnetta Orme Vernice Antle Hazel Davis

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