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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

14

Ohio U. Ends Rally To Take Marshall In 12-4 Victory

Ohio University defeats Marshall 12-1 in a late rally showcase. Pitcher Kovach earns win with solid support as OU moves to 12-11 on the year. Key hits come from Rojeck and Schweitzer, with Nutter and Trytek driving in runs amid scattered Marshall threats.

Swank Marshall J. C. Hensen Ken Wheeler Dave Stender Dick Murphy Norm Greenan Ohio Bobcats Thunder Paul Baker Chet Rojeck Roy Schweitser Ed Trytek Rojeck Bob Potts Schweitzer Potts Murphy Trytek Seck Walowac Carl Nutter Baker Herd Ron Gustie Joe Kovach Nutter Ohto U Abrhoa Schweitzer Ries Secauaese OS Brigila Kovach Guatie Hughes Marshall AB RH Walowat Hensen Cegsenes Wheeler Stender Greenan Booth de Tyee Zhan U Gop E—Nutter Swank Schweitee RBI Trytek Rojeck Briglia Zhan Stende Trytek Schweitze Fotis Z Schweitzer SAC Ti Baker Zhan Chioe Baker Turk Waghenr Marshall Gussie So—Kovach Guete Beker A & Nk Guetie Vach

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Scoresheet

Yesterday's results show St. Louis beating New York 14 to 46 in a 14 inning? game with Garver and Lollar contributing. Detroit 37 Boston 11 Gray White and McDermott with Moss. Chicago 9 Washington 8. Regovin Dorish Niarhos Kuzava Hayes Lima Consuegra Guerra. Brooklyn 17 Pittsburgh 8. Patria Erskine Branca Campanella. Spahn Cooper. Kansas City 7 Minneapolis 4. Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Columbus St Paul Milwaukee postponed by rain.

St. Louis New York Garver Suciecki Lollar Reynolds Berra Detroit Boston Bol Gray White Ginsberg McDermott Moss Chicago Washington Regovin Dorish Niarhosa Kuzava Hayes Lima Consuegra Guerra National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh Osi Patria Erskine Branca Campanella Friend Werle Koski Dusak McCullough Fitzgerald Spahn Cooper Munger Boyer Bragle Rice American Association Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee New Yorkee Ee Reland Philadelphia Iuma Cincinnati American Association Kansas Ity Indianapolis i St. Paula St i

Baseball Schedule and Pitcher Matchups Across Leagues

Major league games listed with times and starting pitchers for teams including Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit New York St. Louis Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington and several midwest matchups. Notable pitches include Pollet Newcombe Heintzelman Ratgensberger Maglie Minner Hutchinson Byrne Pillette Parnell Gwnpert Kellner Petter Hudson Marerro and others with multiple doubleheaders and time notes.

Boston St. Louis Urkent Minner Detroit New York Petter Hudson Marerro American Association Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee

Athens Netmen Fall In District Tennis Clash

Chillicothe Highs Cavaliers upset Athens 3-2 in a tennis match with Gord Sigler winning singles and Nellis paired with Dilley losing in doubles. Athens earlier exited district play in New Concord after a default win over Martins Ferry and Glenn Hawkins and Teach dropped doubles.

Chillicothe Chillicothe’ High Tennis Cavaliers Athens Cavalier Gordon Sigler Jim Leach Allison Art Hawkins Lanny MacBeth Dick Nellis Jim Dilley Fed Dilley MacBeth Tone Leaches Ronnie Jim New Concord Martins Ferry Pick Klitch Portsmouth Jim Teach Seaten Bexley

Connelsville Nine Seeks Local Baseball Games

Independent team manager Mike Olasin seeks schedule for McConnelsville area ball games. Misetub plays on seven Thursdays and Sundays. Contact Olasin at the listed McConnelsville phone number for arrangements.

Mike Olasin McConnelsville Misetub Olasin

Moss hits grand slam as Red Sox crush Tigers

Les Moss, newly acquired catcher, belted a grand slam to spark Boston to an 8-1 win over Detroit. Allie Reynolds fired a four hitter, following a 1-0 win over Cleveland, as the Yankees routed the Browns 8-1.

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

Baseball Leaders and Highlights From The Major Leagues

Listing of top players by batting runs and RBIs across leagues with figures for hitters Fain Robinson Hodges and Spahn. Highlights include Williams Homeruns 3 and Hodges 13, Chesney and Baunholtz triples, and Roe pitching 5 9 with Raschi striking out 38.

Hodges Brooklyn Jethroe Boston Roe Spahn

High School Baseball and Tennis Schedule

Middleport plays Athens at 4 30 p m in a high school baseball match. Ohio A va Bowling Green visits OU field for a 2 30 p m game in mid american baseball. Gallia Academy faces Athens in tennis in a regional clash.

Middleport Athens Ohio A. Va Bowling Green OU Field Gallia Academy

Six Teams Form City Baseball League in Point Pleasant

City league teams Henderson Country Club Bell Meade North Point Pleasant Jericho and the South End Tigers will play in a summer baseball league in Point Pleasant West Virginia. Games scheduled Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 30 p m with a long list of matchups from June through July.

Point Pleasant W. Va Bob Adkins Focal Boys City Baseball League Henderson, Country Club Bell Meade North Point Pleasant Jericho South End Tigers Henderson Country Club Tune & Bell Meade N. Pty Pleasant N. Pt Pleasant Bell Mente Henderson Vas North South End Cou Club Jericho Bell Meade Bell Mende Jer Icho Tigers

Pitches No Hitter As Canton Lehman Tops North Canton

Lefthander Glen Rowles struck out 10 and walked one to pitch Canton Lehman High School to a 5-1 no hitter over North Canton. Two first inning errors produced the lone North Canton run as Canton Lehman pulled away.

Canton UPI Glen Rowles Canton Lehman High School North Canton

Spring Sport Champions To Emerge This Weekend

More than 1200 high school athletes from 26,000 starters descend on Columbus for four spring championships at Ohio State. Teams contest track baseball golf and tennis across two days with pairings set for Friday events and finals at the OSU athletic plant. Cincinnati Withrow and Amelia won last year in baseball and Walnut Hills led tennis. defending track champ Central Vocational faces a wide A class field with East Tech, Columbus Central and Mansfield among contenders.

Ohio U Cincinnati Western Reserve Western Michigan Miami Toledo Ohio University Columbus Ohio State University Ohio State Golf Club Cleveland Fast Portsmouth Linden McKinley Cincinnati Western Hills Lima St. Rove Roscoe Navarre Beaver Creek Withrow Amelia University Golf Course Mansfield Findlay Youngstown Raven Kent Circleville Upper Arlington Chillico Akron Seouth Dick Klitch Walter Melbourne Toledo Devilbiss McKay Dayton Oakwood Sheldon Wyman East Cleveland Shaw Brockhoff Cincinnati Purcell Jim Hariburt Salem Keith Hanlon Bexley Rod Anderson Fremont Ross Fryman Dayton Stivers Bruce Ohman Shaker Heights Brown Wyoming Hamilton Public Purcell Don Clark Gary Tallmadge Cuyahoga Falls Jim Poland Don King Barberton Dick Fryman Dave James Granville George Souder Howard Hirsch Fritz Haring Bill Beale Bill Leaks Larry Resanich Hackney-Wells Middletown Dave Doug Boyle Dayton Fairview Barrie Rich John Bowling Cleveland East Tech Columbus Central Spingsfield Cincinnati Central Vocational Lima Central Cleveland Central Springfield Marietta Bellaire Warren Clyde Berlin Heights Anderson Township Xenia Woodrow Wilson Oberlin Coolville Belpre Marysville Brecksville Poland

Browns Sign Two More Halfbacks For 1951 Squad

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of two starting halfbacks Rex Bumgardner and William Dub Jones. This brings the total signed 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

Harrison Dillard plans another try as an Olympic hurdler he aims to earn a berth on the U.S. team for 1952. He previously failed to qualify specifically in hurdling in 1948 but joined the squad as a sprinter and won the 100 meters in the Olympic trials.

Sandusky Harrison Dillard Boosters Club U.S

Charles Predicts He'll Have Maxim In Chicago Bout

Charles predicts he can withstand Maxim’s punches and retain the heavyweight title in Chicago Stadium next Wednesday night. Maxim forecasts a knockout victory and recalls a London light heavy title win. Manager Jack Kearns seeks three referees to officiate, arguing referees should judge a close bout after prior disputed decisions.

Chicago Bazard Charles Maxim Charles Freddy Mills London Jack Kearns Iineis State Athletic Commission Kearns Furard

American Sam Arzetta Keeps Local Fans Hopeful In Wales

In a gale at Porthcawl Golf Club Sam Arzetta the U S amateur champion from Rochester New York defeated local favorite Steve Tredinnick 3 and 2 in the British amateur championship third round action. Arzetta, paired with John Mill of Scotland, said rain and wind won’t deter him and he hopes to improve his short game as he presses to stay in the event. Stranahan meets Walker Cup teammate Bob Knowles as the American charge continues alongside 11 others facing domestic or overseas rivals.

Miami Don Finsterwald Athens Ohio U Bobcats Western Michigan Tis Bob Wren Porthcawl Wales Porthcaw Sam Arzetta Rochester N.Y Steve Tredinnick Sam U.S Arzetta Frank Stranahan Arretta John

Athens High Finishes Fifth in District Golf Meet

AHS golfers place fifth in a seven school district event at Zanesville Country Club with 384 strokes. Chillicothe wins by 16 over Lancaster. medalist honors go to Alan Vierehome of Lancaster with 76. Other teams include Zanesville 266, East Liverpool 376, St. Clairsville 385, Coshocton 385. Athens players include Algeo Widdoes Smith Wolfe. Finals set in Columbus at Ohio State University course Friday at 1 p.m.

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

Rain Interuption Halts OU Marshall Tennis Match

Heavy rain paused the Ohio University Marshall College tennis meet with the score tied at three wins apiece. Three doubles matches were in progress and two were ahead when rain halted play. Singles mostly split, with Pickering Dunbar Poole winning for OU while Siegel Skinner Collins fell. OU's final home game vs Bowling Green postponed due to conditions.

Ohio University Marshall College Ohio U Bowling Green Ohio State Bar Barney Poole Pickering Jim Pyle Dunbar Ken Swift Poole Pete Fred Siegel Pemp Gillespie Don Skinner Don Brown Fred Collins Clarence Burdette Skinner Pyle Rozzoe Collins Burdette Swift

Sports Roundup Fights New York and Cleveland Boxers

New York boxer Ted Murray outpointed Miguel Mea divil in a 146 pound bout. In Cleveland Jackie Keough defeated Bobby Neal on points at 154 pounds. College baseball scores show Xavier 9 Chase 1, Ohio State 8, Cincinnati and Indiana 7, Miami 4.

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

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