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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

12

Ohio U ends season with 7 4 win at Marshall

Ohio University caps its season by defeating Marshall College 7 4 on the road. Shelley Swank saved the rally by emitting two Marshall threats in the ninth, as OU improved to 12 wins in 23 games behind strong hitting from Chet Rojeck and Rey Schweitzer.

Huntington W.va Ohio University Marshall College Shelley Swank Swank Marshall J. C. Hensen Ken Wheeler Dave Stender Dick Murphy Norm Greenan Bob Potts Schweitzer Potts Murphy Trytek Rojeck Bobcats Walowac Carl Nutter Baker Herd Ron Gustie Joe Kovach Nutter UAB RH Pmurphy Wee UM O Lalidecacare BF Roieck Tore Sencerwanta Ok Tt Fe Marshall Abrahoa Walowac Hensen, Ag Steen Okee Wheeler Stender Greenan Vagnenti Poodnawnes Baeth Zban Ohio Uan Ween E—Nutter RBI Briglia Wheeler Sb-Potts Sac—Turk Vagneri Ohio & Marshall Kovach Gustie Guate Cloge and Hoyes

Yesterday's baseball results terse on American and National Leagues

Recap of yesterday's box scores. American League shows St Louis at New York 14-2 with Garver and Berra top performers. Detroit 7 Boston 2. Chicago 15-8 over Washington. National League features Brooklyn 18-7 over Pittsburgh, St Louis 7-0 at Cincinnati, plus other games and postponements due to rain. American Association notes Kansas City 7 Minneapolis 4. several matchups postponed.

St. Louis New York Garver Sawiecki Loliar Reynolds Berra Detroit Boston Pray White Ginsberg McDermott Moss Chicago Co Washington Rogovin Porish Niarhos Kagava Hayes Onrwee Iobtunialinassd Eaitoraie Am Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago St. Louie Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association

Baseball matchups schedule with multiple games listed

A condensed listing shows numerous baseball games with times and pitchers. matchups include Boston at St. Louis Sarkent versus Pollet Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Newcombe versus Queen Philadelphia at Cincinnati Heintzelman versus Raffensberger New York at Chicago Maglie versus Minner Detroit at New York Hutchinson versus Byrne St Louis at Boston Pillette versus Parnell Chicago at Philadelphia Trappert versus Kellner Cleveland at Washington Peller or Marerro Hudson Louisville at Toledo Indianapolis at Columbus Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Heintzelman Raffensberger New York Chicago Maglie Minner Detroit Hutchinson Byrne St. Louis Boston Pillette Par

Athens Netmen Fall 3-2 In League Tennis Match

Chillicothe High Cavaliers win two singles and a doubles match to beat Athens 3-2. Gordon Sigler and Lanny MacBeth win doubles for Chillicothe. Sigler also takes singles. Athens to play Gallia Academy next, then hosts Chillicothe in return.

Chillicothe Chillicothe High Tennis Cavaliers Athens Cavalier Gordon Sigler Jim Laach Don Allison Art Hawkins Chilistothe Lanny MacBeth Dick Nellis Jim Dilley Dilley Forthens Laadies Ronnie Jim Gallia Academy New Concord Martins Ferry Dick Neila Dick Kliteh Portsmouth Hawkins Jim Leach Bextey

Connelsville Nine Seeks Baseball Games in McConnelsville

Mike Olasin seeks scheduling of baseball games for his independent team in McConnelsville with teams in the San Hixelub on Thursdays and Sundays. Interested clubs should contact Olasin at Ma or by phone in McConnelsville.

Mike Olasin McConnelsville San Hix Mer Olasin M ~A

Moss hits grand slam as Red Sox edge Tigers

Les Moss, newly acquired catcher, belted a grand slam to lift Boston past Detroit 4-3. Allie Reynolds threw a four hitter as the Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 6-1 following a 1-6 win over Cleveland.

Les Moss Red Sox Boston Detroit Allie Reynolds Yankees Cleveland St. Louis Browns

American Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights

Compilation of leading MLB players by category from various teams. Kryhoski and Mantle top batting runs. Robinson and Rosen lead RBIs. Fain excels in hits. Williams and Hodges homer most. Busby and Jethroe steal bases. Lopat Raschi Roe Spahn lead pitching and strikeouts across leagues.

Kryhoski Detroit Ian Mantle New York Robinson Chicago Rosen Cleveland Fain Philadelphia Minose Doan Washington Williams Boston Busby Lopat Raschi Hodges Brooklyn Jethroe Roe Strikpouts Spahn

Middleport, Gallia Academy, and Bowling Green Schedule

High school baseball features Middleport at Athens at 4 30 p m. Mid American Baseball lists Bowling Green at Ohio University field at 3 80 p m. Gallia Academy plays Athens at 4 p m in high school tennis.

Middleport Athens Ohie Ave Bowling Green OU Field Gallia Academy

Six Teams Form City League In Point Pleasant

Coach Bob Adkins announces six teams for the Boys City Baseball League in Point Pleasant. Teams are Henderson, Country Club, Bell Meade, North Point Pleasant, Jericho and the South End Tigers. Games be played Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 30 pm with a June through July schedule listed.

Point Pleasant W. Va Bob Adkins Boys City Baseball League Henderson, Country Club Bell Meade North Point Pleasant Jericho South End Tigers Henderson Country Club Pt. Pleasant Jericho Bell Meade North Pleasant South End Enderson Country

Canton Lehman Pitcher Bowles No-Hits North Canton

Lefthander Glen Bowles struck out 10 and walked one to hand Canton Lehman High School a 5-1 no hit win over North Canton. Two errors in the top of the first inning produced the North Canton run.

Canton Glen Bowles Canton Lehman High School North Canton

Four-Sport High School Champions Meet in Columbus Weekend

More than 1200 athletes remain from about 26 000 starters as Columbus hosts the 44th annual track 24th annual baseball 25th annual golf and 32nd annual tennis championships at Ohio State. Class A and B baseball pairings announced for Friday. Track winners from district meets include Lima Central Mansfield and Cincinnati Central Vocational among others with a tight Class B field anticipated. Heats for Friday qualifiers arrive Thursday afternoon and evening.

Columbus Ohio State University Cleveland East Tech Columbus Central Mansfield Springfield Cincinnati Central Vocational Lima Central Cleveland Central Marietta Bellaire Warren Clyde Berlin Heights Anderson Township Cincinnati Xenia Woodfrow Wilson Oberlin Coolville Belpre Marysville Brecksville Poland Wyoming

Browns Sign Two More Players To Pro Ranks

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of starting halfbacks Rex Bumgardner and William Dub Jones. The additions bring the club to 23 veterans and 16 rookies for the 1951 season. Bumgardner enters his fourth pro season, Jones his fifth.

Cleveland Cleveland Football Browns Rex Bumgardner William Dub) Jones Bumgardner Jones

Dillard Seeks Place On Olympic Squad

Sandusky Harrison Dillard aims for a berth as a hurdler on the 1962 Olympic team at a Boosters Club banquet. He previously failed to qualify in 1948 in hurdling but joined as a sprinter and won the 100 meter Olympic title.

Sandusky Harrison Dillard Boosters Club

Charles Predicts He'll Have Maxim In Championship Bout

CHICAGO heavyweight Edward Charles predicts he can withstand Joey Maxim’s punches and retain his title. Maxim forecasts a knockout in Chicago Stadium next Wednesday night. Charles recalls Maxim’s 16 month earlier knockout of Freddy Mills and disputes that bout’s outcome. Jack Kearns urges the Illinois Commission to add three referees to oversee the fight, arguing referees should be the judges in a close bout.

Chicago Edward Charles Joey Maxim Maxim Charles Freddy Mills London Jack Kearns Tlinois State Athletic Commission Kearns Ezzard

American Sam Urzetta Wins in Gale at British Amateur

American Sam Urzetta, 25, ex-caddie from Rochester, N.Y., defeats local favorite Steve Tredinnick 3 and 2 at Porthcawl in wild conditions. Urzetta, U S amateur champion, trails in form but hopes to sharpen his short game as he advances to third round against John Mill of Scotland while Stranahan meets Bob Knowles.

Ohio U Bobcats Western Michigan Miami Bob Wren Porthcawl Wales Porthcaw Course Sam Arzetta Rochester N.Y Steve Tredinnick Sam U.S Arzetta Frank Stranahan Urretta John Mill Scotland Stranahan Bob Knowles Boston United States

AHS Golfers fifth in seven-school district meet

Zanesville Country Club hosts the District A meet with AHS Golfers finishing fifth at 354 strokes. Chillicothe edged Lancaster by 16 strokes. medalist honors went to Alan Vierebome of Lancaster with 76. Other scores: Zanesville 366 East Liverpool 376 St Clairsville 385 Coshocton 385 Cadiz two bays. Athens players included Algeo 88 Widdoes 90 Smith 97 Wolfe 109. Chillicothe and Lancaster advance to finals at Ohio State on Friday starting 1 pm.

Zanesville Athens High Zanesville Country Club AHS Chillicothe Lancaster Cavaliers Alan Vierebome East Liverpool St. Clairsville Coshocton Cadiz Athens Jack Algeo Kim Widdoes John Smith Bill Wolfe

Rain Interrupts Tennis Match Between OU and Herd

A heavy late day rain halted the Ohio University and Marshall College tennis meet with the score tied at three wins apiece. Doubles in progress favored OU in two of three, with several singles matches halted at 4-ail or 2-0 in sets. OU's next home match against Bowling Green was postponed. a possible reschedule for Thursday depended on overnight decisions.

Ohio University Marshall College Ohioans al Nellis Bobcats Thundering Herd Jack Pickering Ralph Dun Ohio U Bowling Green Bowing Green Ohio State Pickering Jim Pyle Dunbar Ken Swift Poole Pete Rozzo Fred Siegel Pemp Gillespie Don Skinner Don Brown Fred Collins Clarence Burdette Skinner Pyle Rozzoe Collings Burdette Swift

Roundup: Murray and Keough win in tight bouts

In New York Ted Murray outpointed Miguel Men divil at 146 pounds. In Cleveland Jackie Keough outpointed Bobby Neal at 154. College baseball results show Xavier 9 Chase 1 and Ohio State 8 Cincinnati 7 Indiana 4 Miami 4.

New York Ted Murray Miguel Mendivil Havana Ccleveland Jackie Keough Cleveland Bobby Neal Beaver Falls Xavier Chase Ohio State Cincinnati Indiana Miami

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