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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1936

Page

9

Mitch's Musings on Spring Training and Baseball Figures

Ralph Cannon argues that big league pitching success hinges on conditioning during training and preparation, not miracles. He cites Dizzy Dean and Roy Henshaw, notes Cubs’ spring prep impact, and stresses staying in peak shape for the 154-game grind. Joe Williams profiles Larry MacPhail’s red hair and views on night baseball, umpires, pension rules, and disputes with Charley Dressen over Hank Leiber and Paul Derringer.

Ralph Cannon Chicago Daily News Cannon Dizzy Dean Cubs Roy Henshaw Ted Lyons Larry MacPhail Cincinnati Reds Reds Joe Williams New York World- Telegram Rhineland Williams MacPhail Brooklyns George Earnshaw Larry Charley Moran Moran

High School Track Stars To Compete In Columbus

Ohio scholastic athletes gather in Columbus for championships in track golf baseball and tennis. More than 1,000 compete with Toledo Scott favored to defend its track crown as district champions from Newark Columbus Central Bellaire East Tech Warren Rocky River Sandusky Marietta Withrow and Oakwood advance. Golf opens with 18 holes at Arlington County Club today and resumes Friday.

Columbus Ohio Arlington County Club Toledo Libbey Victor Columbus Central St. Clairsville Cleveland Shaker Heights Canton Sandusky Little Glendale High Glendale Cincinnati Newark Bellaire Cleveland East Tech Warren Rocky River Toledo Scott Marietta Withrow Dayton Oakwood Columbus Upper Arlington Belpre Cleveland Collinwood New London Oak Harbor Wheelersburg Lockland New Moorfield Springfield

Leroy Haynes Blasts Carnera Into Fistic Oblivion

Leroy Haynes from South Bend knocked Primo Carnera out in the ninth round of a 10 round bout at Ebbets Field. Carnera claimed a dead left leg and was carried to a corner as doctors checked him. Seventeen thousand fans paid $23,686 for the spectacle as Joe Louis watched ringside.

Leroy Haynes Carnera Ebbets Field Haynes Joe Louis Philadelphia Artie Donovan Gene Tunney Louis Jack Dempsey al Ettore Wth Italy Europe Max Baer Man Mountain United States Leroy Primo Carera United Press

One Place Open in Big Race at Indianapolis

Memorial Day speedway mile race trials near finish with 32 of 33 spots filled. Louis Meyer of Huntington Park California led trials at 114.171 mph for 25 miles, Lou Moore of Los Angeles and Mauri Rose of Dayton posted speeds of 113.996 and 113.890 mph respectively as final tests awaited. In Columbus Ohio the coal surcharge debate continued with John D. Battle of Washington DC arguing against continuation of the emergency charges for bituminous coal.

Indianapolis U.P Louis Meyer Huntington Park Cal Lou Moore Los Angeles Mauri Rose Dayton

Billy Sullivan Heads for Stardom as Tribe Catcher

Leslie Avery profiles Billy Sullivan Jr. of the Cleveland Indians, noting his surge from pinch-hitting to catcher behind the plate. He leads American League hitters with a .443 pace, trails only .455 by Bill Terry, and drives in three runs in Cleveland's 12-2 win over St Louis.

New York Billy Sullivan Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Billy Indians Cincinnati Reds Frankie Putlak Sullivan Bill Terry New York Giants Buddy Lewis Washington Senators Cleveland St Louis Browns Hal Trosky

Plantsville Defeats Mt Hermon in 21-7 Softball Win

Plantsville defeated Mt Hermon for the second time this weekend in a softball contest with a 21 to 7 victory. The win underscores Plantsville's strong offense and dominant pitching in the late season matchup.

Plantsville Mt. Hermon

Derringer Readmitted Then Shuts Out Pirates

Derringer apologized to Dressen, sought reinstatement, and was welcomed back. He shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates that afternoon, and the next morning Terry offered to trade Leiber for him, prompting a quip about reading box scores.

Derringer Dressen Pittsburgh Pirates Terry Leiber

Cincinnati at Chicago in key Friday games

National league standings note Cincinnati meets Chicago while Brooklyn faces New York and Boston visits Philadelphia. American Association matchups include Chicago versus Detroit and Columbus visiting Toledo plus Indianapolis at Louisville Milwaukee at Kansas City and St Paul at Minneapolis.

Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Detroit Association Columbus Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis National Club St Louis Cleveland Washington Momen Cose Aaa Association Club Cenee St Paul Columbus

Leroy Haynes Beats Primo Carnera In Nine Rounds

New York report by Henry McLemore details Leroy Haynes of Philadelphia defeating Primo Carnera in eight and a half rounds before Carnera injures his ankle. Haynes lands 87 punches, but the Italian remains in until the ninth when a sprained ankle ends the bout amid fanciful ringside commentary.

Henry McLemore New York U.P Leroy Haynes Philly Primo Carnera Carnera Leroy Satch Primo

Freddie Miller Loses to Vaughn in Lightweight Debut

Freddie Miller, ex featherweight champion, debuted as a lightweight in Cincinnati and was defeated by Jimmy Vaughn of Cleveland. Vaughn knocked Miller down for nine in the second round and won a 10 round decision. Miller left featherweight due to struggle with 126 pound limit and aimed to fight Tony Canzoneri next.

Cincinnati U.P Freddie Miller Miller Pete Sarron Birmingham Ala Washington Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Vaughn Tony Canzoneri

Kaws Tighten Hold on Lead in Midwest Rivalries

In Columbus, the Kansas City Blues beat Minneapolis to extend their lead as St. Paul stopped a 10-game skid by defeating Milwaukee 13 5. Len Storti and Chet Laabs shared league home run honors with 12. Louisville rang up 20 hits in a 16 10 win over Toledo. Kansas City edged Minneapolis 7 4 after a ninth inning scare, and Columbus came from behind to top Indianapolis 4 3.

Columbus U.P Kansas City Blues Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Brewers Len Storti Brewers Chet Laabs Louisville Toledo Mud Hen Kansas City Indianapolis

Divorce Petition Filed Against Leona Rose in Athens County Ohio

Willis Ose has filed for divorce from Leona Rose in Case No. 16482 of the Court of Common Pleas in Athens County Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after June 19 1936. Attorney Finsterwald represents the plaintiff.

Leona Rose Warwood Avenue Warwood West Vironia Willisose Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Bobcats Close Baseball Schedule With Dayton Test

Ohio University prepares for its last home game of the season as the Bobcats face Dayton in a Buckeye Conference showdown. A win would seal at least a share of the league title, with Sid Schmidt set to start as Don Peden fields the familiar lineup ahead of Saturday’s Marietta rematch.

Ohio University Bobcats University of Dayton Buckeye Ership Flyers Dayton Gem City Miami Don Peden Peden Sid

Plag Tournament Highlighted at Athens County Club

A flag tournament will be the main event of the Decoration Day program at Athens County Club this Saturday with 12 prizes for winners. Prizes include a Mac Smith driver, Wilson irons, two golf balls, locker room sandals and a golf glove, with one of each award in every class.

Athens County Club Mac Smith Wilson

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