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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1936

Page

9

Wifes view at Fenway and beyond in baseball gossip

Boston Post notes wives of players sit in front rows at games and influence team life. Wives socialize with travel teams, provide cheer and gossip, and some supply meals or drinks while managers rely on them. The piece paints wives as visible, influential figures shaping player focus and team routines.

Gerry Hern Boston Post Fenway Park Hern Braves H Rs Joe Cleveland Jook Jimmie Dimmie

Hurlers Shine in Major League Tilts Across Leagues

Seven standout hurling performances dominated a day of pitching with three shutouts in six games. Bowman's 1-0 loss to Sam Leslie's fourth inning homer, and Red Lucas's four-hitter for Pittsburgh over Cincinnati, were highlights alongside strong starts from Lanning and Ostermueller. A country-town thread runs through many stars.

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Standings From Wednesday’s National and American Association Games

The standings list National League games including Cincinnati at Chicago Pittsburgh at St. Louis Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia and American League matchups Chicago at Detroit New York at Boston St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington plus Association games Indianapolis at Columbus Toledo at Loutaville St Paul at Milwaukee Minneapolis at Kansas City. An English expert says married life is very trying on the nerves until children arrive.

St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Paul Dean Bill Lee Red Lucas Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Johnny Lanning Boston Bees Knoxville Brooklyn Dodgers Fritz Ostermueller Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Deshong Appleton New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics A's Lee Ross Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Association Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Loutaville St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Cincinnati A Saican Mt L Pet Club Manses Milwaukee Ad St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Lanning Eckhardt Aicoda Riddle, Cooney Heath Berger Stripp Siebert Watkins Sherrock Hasrett Aewese Turner OG Ose Taylor Vemia Seniritidada Columbus AB R.H.O Bucher Ankenman Geraghty Bush Berres Jatin Alacant Winsett Phelps Annanme Frankhouse Mae Organ Baker aGuireaux Doljack Eoweeere Leonard P — Dpirenoen Owen Klinger Wee Moeee Ow McGee Cooper Clark Pirates Reds H.O Wa Witout Jensen Cubs L. Waner B.R.H.O P. Waner Vaughan Red Sox Nats Giants Phils Suhr Washington AB R.H.O Powell Monrend Alle Lucas p _ Ston Kress Lee Enanes Goodman Rf Deshong Ak Tallella Peecone Ld Appleton Rigg Boston AB Cramer Manush Behop Almada Foxx aWalker Cooke Brenna Cincinnat Ag McQuisa Myer Young Pilig Biennan

Cubs Bring Grimm Back To First Base In Stubby Rally

Chicago Cubs staggered into Wrigley Field with manager Charley Grimm back on first base as they seek a relief pitcher. Phil Cavarretta, benched indefinitely for a slump, sits on the edge of a comeback. The Reds visit for a four game series as Lee Stine opposes Roy Henshaw.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Charley Grimm Phil Cavarretta Grimm Cincinnati Cubs Phil Jim Collins St. Louis Cardinals Johnnie Mize Reds Lee Stine Roy Henshaw

Four Places in Race Still Open at Memorial Day Speedway

Indianapolis (UP) prospective entries resumed test trials for the Memorial Day speedway race. Four places remain in the starting lineup with favorites Meyer Huntington Park Frame Rose and Moore. Four drivers qualified amid a treacherous wind.

Indianapolis U.P Louis Meyer Huntington Park Cal Fred Frame Los Angeles Mauri Rose Dayton Lou Moore Harry MacQuinn Deacon Litz Dubois Ray Pixley Fullerton Roy Painter Detroit

Radcliff Falls to Middleport in Firemen's Baseball Duel

Middleport pounded Radcliff 6 to 5 as Guinther led the Firemen at bat with a homer a triple and two singles in five trips. Burt Grimm pitched all game for Middleport, holding off Radcliff until a late rally that fell short. Memorial Day game listed with Volunteers of America of Columbus. Radcliff seeks fast opponents for May 31.

Radcliff Middleport Firemen’s Ed Guinther Fleet Firemen Burt Crimm Pauley Swisher Volunteers of America of Columbus Volunteers Columbus Redcliff Club Radcliff AB R.h.le Motes V. McGhee Collins Middleport AB R.H Micas A Oy Demoskey Ashley Titanate Ag Dee Iin Torbie Va Dcdcengs Athens Guinther Barnes Grimm Colling

Glouster Merchants host two at home games this week

The Glouster Merchants of Glouster Ohio announce two home games. On Thursday at 5 PM they face Sun King from Millfield in a twilight contest. Saturday at 2 30 PM they host the Middleport Fire Department team for the locals matchup.

Glouster Glouster Merchants-Ohio Collieries Fast Sun King Millfield Middleport Fire Department

Bold Venture Retired After Tendon Injury Before Belmont

New York dispatch reports Bold Venture, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, suffered a tendon injury in a six furlong workout Monday and will be retired from training for a year. Owner Morton L. Schwartz and trainer Max Hirsch said the Belmont Stakes path is closed for the colt, who earned three year old winnings of 65,800 and total 68,300. If treatment succeeds he may race in handicap division next year.

New York Bold Venture Morton L. Schwartz Max Hirsch Joseph E. Widener Churchill William Woodward Granville Pimlico Hirsch Jamaica Schwartz

O U Co Eds Earn Honors at State Sports Day

Ohio University women scored well at a state sports play day at Ohio State University as Ohio State won golf and archery while Ohio University team beat State 7 0 in baseball. Kath ryn Lucas Alpha Xi took second in flag golf. fencing demonstration impressed attendees at Pom erene Hall luncheon after the western conference track meet.

Ohio University Buckeye Ohio State University Kathryn Lucas Alpha Xi Ohio State Antioch Pomerene Hall Dorothy Sumption Ohio Stadium

Millfield Sun Kings Seek Games This Season

The Sun Kings baseball team of Millfield plans to play this season and seeks home or away games, twilight midweek, and Sunday afternoons. Managed by Alfred Brown, they were a top semi pro team two years ago and aim to field the strongest squad in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. Teams should contact Brown at Millfield.

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Shade Girls Defeat Marshfield in May Softball Tilt 16 to 12

Shade Girls softball team beat Marshfield Girls 16 to 12 on Thursday May 21 at Shade. Luminous hair dyes glow in the dark, invented by a Lepdon bardresser.

Shade Marshfield

Wills Moody Faces Wimbledon Dilemma in New York

Helen Wills Moody frets over choosing to help the United States in the Wightman Cup and chase Wimbledon again or return to San Francisco to be with Pred Moody. She has sold nine paintings, plans a celebratory display, and fears a month in transit between England and Forest Hills.

Helen Wills Moody Grand Central Galleries England United States San Francisco Pred Moody Lim Mars Lambert Chambers Forest Hills New York

Mrs Moody urged to enter Wimbledon and American championships

A sports commentator favors Mrs Moody playing in both Wimbledon and the American championships this year. He notes her prior absence disappointed fans and argues she owes the public a full campaign, aiming to settle the debate with Mrs Lambert Chambers and extend American honors.

Moody Lambert Chambers Britain Dionne

OHE Base Ball Team Takes Two Wins Last Week

Gallipolis reports the OHE base ball team won two games last week. On Wednesday they beat Rio Grande College 6 to 5 with Folden and Gilkey pitching. Saturday they defeated Chester 5 to 2 as Gilkey allowed only four hits.

Gallipolis OHE Rio Grande College Chester Folden Gilkey

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