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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

8

Cindermen Face Miami Western Michigan in MA Track Meet

The second annual Mid American Conference track and field meet brings Miami, Western Michigan, Ohio University, Ohio Wesleyan, and others to the arena with prelims at 10 am and finals at 1 30 pm. Wayne University of Detroit is absent after leaving the league but times are recorded as meet marks. Miami enters as favorite with depth powered by Ray Johnston Frank Wodarsky John Hesketh and Phil Hamilton among top scorers while Western Michigan aims to challenge led by Eddie Taylor in high jump and hurdles. Cincinnati relies on field events with Jack Fisher and Jack Briggs seeking points in distance events. Ohio U plans strong showings in track while field has vulnerabilities.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Wayne University of Detroit Bailiwick Jim Johnson Miami Western Michigan Redskins Bobcats Fred Burnham Herb Rath Butler Ira Odle Phil Hamilton Western Reserve John Trelich Redcats Bob Patterson Eddie Taylor Cincinnati Bearcats Jack Fisher Jack Briggs

Bees Keep Lead with 8 3 Win Over Racine

Gallipolis league leaders the Queen Bees defeated Racine 8 to 3 on Thursday at Racine diamond. Cornet pitched a complete game allowing six hits as Bees produced 12 hits, led by Hager with three hits. Racine’s Rhodes lasted five innings giving up 10 hits and five runs, while Miller yielded three runs. Sunday they face Leon in a double header followed by Gallians Monday.

Gallipolis Queen Bees Ohio Valley Association Racine Pomeroy Gallians Bees Cornet ACHR

Standings Update From Night MLB and Minor League Results

National League results show St Louis and New York with uneven scores and key pitchers listed. American League notes Philadelphia and Washington bottom lines with Marchildon and Franks aiding Philadelphia. American Association reports Indianapolis 9-5 over St Paul 1-4 and other tight Kansas City, Toledo and Milwaukee games with Columbus topping Minneapolis in 10 innings.

Simmons Seminick Philadelphia Washington Marchildon Franks Masterson Candini Thompson Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Minneapolis I. Pet Obailadelphia Ork Luis Om Boston Oa Cayo Louis Newark Boston Tsoui Philade Ci Winnah American Association St Paul al Nai Janapolis MT Waukee Kansas New York Embree Fowler Kramer Scarborough Detroit St. Louis Newhouser Sanford Cleveland Chicago Haynes American Association St. Paul

Night Baseball Schedule Features Multiple East Rivalries

In the American League and National League slate, Hatten and Sain duel in Brooklyn at Boston while Simmons or Leonard face Jansen in New York Philadelphia night clash. Musial belts his 16th homer during an eastern tour, and Simmons limits Pittsburgh in a 2-1 Phillies win.

Brooklyn Boston Hatten Sain Philadelphia New York Simmons Leonard Jansen St. Louis Pittsburgh Brecheen Ostermueller Chicago Cincinnati Chipman Fox

Juniors Gird for Campaign In Local Ball League

Gallipolis reports Lafayette Post American Legion sponsored Junior Softball League sets schedule for seven week first half starting Monday June 7 at 6 p.m. with Messenger vs Garfield Gremlins and Mercerville Sluggers vs Dead End Kids. Commissioner W. M. Elliott.

Ee Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Messenger Garfield Gremlins Mercerville Sluggers Bombers Cardinals Cheshire Raiders Raiders Gremlins W. M. Elliott

New Ski Tow and Jump Added at Syracuse University

A new ski tow and a jump have been completed for the 884 students enrolled in the Syracuse University ski school.

Syracuse University

Penn State Opens Spring Football Drills With Veteran Lineup

STATE COLLEGE Pa Seven of last season undefeated Penn State eleven starters joined Coach Bob Higgins as spring football drills began.

State College Penn State Bob Higgins

Midget Racers Set for Pomeroy Opening at Meigs County

Meigs County Fair grounds in Pomeroy hosts the season opener for midget auto racing with 20 drivers including Paul Hooper of Marion Dee Ashbaugh of Dayton Chuck Farquer of Dayton and Kerns Roush of Pomeroy. Races start at 1 p m Sunday. The same drivers will race in Marietta Monday.

Pomeroy Ohio Meigs County Fairgrounds Paul Hooper Marion Dee Ashbaugh Dayton Chuck Farquer Harry and Jean Comstock Ironton Kerns Roush Smokey Stover Charleston Mid- West Marietta

A's Take Lead With 7-3 Victory Over Washington

Connie Mack's Athletics stay in first after beating Washington 7-3 as they move a full game ahead of the idle Indians. Umpire Red Jones dodged bottles when a ninth inning shower halted play and police escorted him from the field. Stan Musial and Red Schoendienst propelled the Cardinals past the Giants 9-6 with a late uprising. The Dodgers edged the Cubs 4-2 as Pee Wee Reese stole home for the decisive run. Curt Simmons earned a 2-1 Phillies win over Pittsburgh.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Shibe Park A’s Washington Cleveland Indians Red Jones Mickey Vernon Vernon Pete Munet Sam Chapman Jones Stan Musial St. Louis New York Giants Red Schoendienst Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Pee Wee Reese Russ Meyer Ralph Branca Curt Simmons Phillies Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Wats New York Detroit

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