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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1938

Page

11

Mitchs Musings on Cardinals Manager Ouster and Pay

Mitchs Musings discusses the ousting of Frankie Frisch as St. Louis Cardinals manager. John E. Wray notes short managerial tenures, high turnover, and salaries that attract many applicants despite risky, brief careers. Frisch earned about 20 500, John McGraw once reportedly 65 000, with Hornsby declining a 1927 offer to manage.

Frankie Frisch Cardinals John E. Wray St. Louis Post-Dispatch Wray Cardinal Frisch John McGraw Hornsby

Ohio Bobcats to Start Sophs Against Morris Harvey

Ohio University eyes a test against Morris Harvey of Charleston with eight sophomores slated to start. Veterans sit, as per contract, while Ed Kasputis may claim the full back job alongside Johnny Maiden. Danny Risaliti and Kenny Frost are also watched for big roles this season.

Ohio University Morris Harvey Charleston W. Va Ohio Don Peden Peden Greenies Eagles West Virginia Bobcat Bobcats Ed Kasputis Johnny Maiden Danny Risaliti Kenny Frost Risaliti Frost Monk Montgomery

DeLancey Hopes Back With Cards After Illness

William DeLancey, famed St. Louis catcher, battles back to health in Albuquerque Arizona Texas League as manager of the Albuquerque Cardinals. He drove in two runs in his first comeback pinch hit and now expects to return to the majors within years.

DeLancey St. Louis West Harry Grayson NEA William DeLancey Bill DeLancey Dean Brothers St. Louis Cardinals Phoenix Greensboro N. C Albuquerque Cardinals St. Louis Nationals el Paso Bisbee Bees Tingley Field Albuquerque Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinal Bill de- Lancey Virgil Davis Cactus Cardinals Doris Ann

New Style Programs For Bobcat Football

Ohio University opens at Ohio Stadium this Saturday with the first edition of the Bob cat Sports Review on sale. Four editions will be issued this season for each home game carrying team information, Buckeye Conference prospects, and the national grid outlook.

Bobcat Sports Review Ohio University Ohio Stadium Program Buckeye National Grid Outlook

Managers matter more than owners claim in baseball

The column argues managers influence team success beyond owner optimism. It cites Frisch with the Cardinals and contrasts Dressen and Kechnie with the Reds, noting material quality shapes outcomes. It suggests Rickey’s 1938 Cardinals looked strong despite available pitching. Also reports a Colorado inventor proposing citywide underground air conditioning in Alameda.

Frisch Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Dressen Kechnie Rickey Rotarians Alameda Cal

Buckeye Football Powers Lead Buckeye Conference

Marshall, Dayton, and Ohio U. loom as top contenders in the Buckeye Conference as Cincinnati withdraws. Marshall, coached by Cam Henderson, brings 14 lettermen from 1937 and opens Sept 24 at Huntington. Dayton, under Harry C. Baujan, seeks a title with 25 lettermen. Ohio U.’s Don Peden relies on sophomores to replace eight regulars while Miami hopes for a dark horse run. Xavier and Western State observers join the league in 1939.

Columbus Marshall Dayton Ohio U Buckeye Miami Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Cam Henderson Bob Adkins Dick Hunter Jack Morlock Aldo Paletti Toledo Furman Oklahoma City Dayton U. Huskies Notre Dame Morris Harvey Athens Bobcats Peden Frank Wilton Redskins Jakey Wagner Ohio Charles Metzger Jerry Williams Ray Heyman George Gauthier Les Michael Mechanicsburg Gauthier Bishop School Lou Midler Minnesota Wesleyan Xavier Western State Mich

Macks, Chisox Split First Game

In Philadelphia Chicago split a doubleheader with Philadelphia winning 4 0 and Chicago 0 0 in the second game. Werber homer and Bartling, Radcliff and Rosenthal among the scorers. Ross and Rigney pitched in the two games with multiple runs batted in.

Phils ABC OA Moses OlGerlaches Sperry Berger Barna Walker Etten Radcliffif Johnson Conners Werber Rosathalef Bartling Meyer Wagner Rensac Ross Whitehadp Finney Buxton Chapma Hiladelphia Chicago Bensa Whitehead Gerlach Radcliff Mores Rosenthal Philadelphia Chicago

Rizzo Delivers In Pittsburgh Victory Over New York

Rizzo, Myatt and Young slugged home runs for New York as Pittsburgh edged ahead late. Rizzo and Myatt drove in runs while Vaughn and Kampouris contributed key hits. Pitching by Melton kept New York from rallying, with final score 7 to 2 in front of 4,878 fans.

Plutsby Hoa York Waner Inasin Myatt Tobin Rizzo Young Hassin L. Wener P. Waner Kampouris Hendley Young J. Waner Vaughan Melton Berres Suhr Kaempouris McCarthy Handley New York Pittsburgh Coffman Melton Baker Byitcher

Fresh Tomato Salad Dressing Timing Note

A tomato salad should be dressed only when ready to serve to prevent salt and acid from drawing juice and causing wilted slices. Lemon juice or vinegar in the dressing can soften the tomatoes if applied too early, so dress at the last moment.

Big Name Stars Eliminated From Amateur Golf Meet

Oakmont Pa UP Four of the 163 starters remain in the National Amateur championship as top names fall on a muddy course. Pat Abbott, Dick Chapman, Edwin Kingsley, and Willie Turnesa reach the semifinals while former champions Goodman and Fischer exit after tough rounds. Finalists to be decided after 36 holes.

Oakmont Pat Abbott Altadena Calif Dick Chapman Greenwich Conn Phi Beta Kappa Chapman Johnny Goodman Edwin C. Kingsley Mana Utah Kingsley Charlie Yates Atlanta Willie Turnesa Briarcliff Manor N. Y Goodman Yates Gus Moreland Peoria Ill Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Moreland Melvin Harbert Clay Harbert

Tigers 6, Yanks 4 baseball box score summary

Detroit defeats New York 6 to 4 with Hadley earning the win on the mound. Gehrig Dickey and Mor an produce key RBIs as Detroit capitalizes on New York errors and timely hits. Attendance listed as 6,200.

Totels Hadley Coffman New Yore Detroit Gordon Crosetti Genrig Walker Gehringer Moran York Christman Dickey Skirk Rolfe Walker Dickey Gehrig Dickey Cullenbine Busastes Ottman Ing Attenaance

Bashan Social And Personal News Briefs

Mrs Renna Slater has stayed at Mt Olive to aid her son's wife ill and her daughter ill with influenza. Mrs Wyant, ill for some time, died Friday at her son James Wyant's home in Horse Cave. Funeral at Pleasant View West Virginia. Roland Torrence and family visited parents at Reedsville. C E Hayman recovering. Fred Young and Shade River visitors. Mrs James Wiley of Reedsy and Harry Smith family hosted. Winnie Yant and brother went to Northern Ohio to cut corn. John Meyers of Pomeroy visited daughter Mrs James Frank. Harry Fisher and aunt Mrs Singer toured Pomeroy. Dayton Hayman visited James Lawrence. Roland Torrence Floyd Stout and others went to Columbus. E E Hayman and M A Stewart of Long Bottom motored to Columbus. Thelma Denner, formerly at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, moved to sister Mrs Harry Smith’s home. condition critical.

C. E. Hayman Hayman Fred Young Shade River William Vancooney James Wiley Harry Smith Winnie Yant Ohio John Meyers Pomeroy James Frank Harry Fisher Singer Dayton Hayman James Lawrence Roland Torrence Floyd Stout Columbus E. E. Hayman M.A Stewart Long Bottom Thelma Denner Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Finsterwald

Letter carriers parade during state convention in San Jose

KEEP IN PRACTICE SAN JOSE Cal a parade by 800 letter carriers during their state convention in San Jose when they had a day off. The article notes carriers do not get enough walking in ordinary duties and uses the parade as a lengthy celebration.

San Jose Cal

Standings and yesterday's results across leagues

National League games saw Pittsburgh beat New York 7 to 2 in yesterday's sole matchup. American League results included Cleveland 3 to 2 over Boston and Griege 5 to 0 with Philadelphia 4 to 1. Other scores: Washington 6 over St Louis 4 and Detroit 6 over New York 4. Scheduled games list Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, St Louis at Brooklyn. American matches New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland, Washington at St Louis.

Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Boston Griege Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn American Chica Philadelphi Louis

Redlegs Face Phillies Today In Double Bill

Cincinnati Reds head to Philadelphia for a two game set against the Phillies as they chase the NL race. Manager Bill McKechnie fields Paul Derringer with possible starters Jim Weaver Red Barrett or Whit ney Moore while Max Butcher and Hugh Mulcahy are expected on the mound for the Phils. The Reds also eye the Cubs Giants and Pirates outcomes with seven games left against Pittsburgh looming.

Philadelphia U.P Cincinnati Reds Phillies Reds Boston Bees Chicago Cubs New York Giants Pirates Bill McKechnie Pittsburgh Cubs Giants Gabby Hartnett Brooklyn St. Louis Phils McKechnie Big Paul Derringer Jim Weaver Red Barrett Whitney Moore Max Butcher Hugh Mulcahy

Sox Indians Split First Game at Cleveland

Boston and Cleveland played a doubleheader with Boston winning the first game 2 to 4. Key plays included Weatherly and Doerr driving in runs while Foxx and Doerr combined for several hits. Pitching saw Wilson start for Boston, with Bagby and Feller finishing for their teams. Attendance noted at 2,000.

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Nationals 6 Browns 4 in Washington baseball clash

Washington notches six runs on 11 hits while St Louis manages four with seven. Bonura home runs driven in by Heffner and West. Travis drives in two with Myer and Bonura. Fielding errors credited to Bell McQuinn Mille and Mille. Attendance 667.

Heath Washington Louis Bell McQuinn Mille Runa Bonura Heffner West B Mills Myer Almede Heath Civilian Helfner Travis aye—Travis Bonure St. Louis Balis— Leonard HH Millis H. Mills Johnny Whitehead Chicago George Caster St Louis Browns Emil Leonard Don Heffner Browns

Flock of Doubleheaders Is Pie Traynor's Main Worry

New York reports Harold J. Pie Traynor nervously watching the Pirates amid a pennant race and heavy doubleheader strain. Pittsburgh split or dropped most recent twin bills as pitching woes pressed ace reliever Mace Brown into duty and hopes rested on key homers by Waner brothers and Rizzo.

Pie Traynor New York Boston Harold J Pie) Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates

Brewers Top Apostles 6 3 in playoff opener

Milwaukee pitchers held St Paul to two hits as the Brewers won 6 to 3 in 10 innings in the first round of the American Association playoffs. Fred Schulte delivered the deciding blow with a two on homer in the 10th. Leroy Anton was the only Saint to hit safely off Buck Marrow, who left after 9. The series moved to Milwaukee with Kansas City and Indianapolis waring in the other matchup.

Milwaukee St. Paul Brewers Buck Marrow Marrow Leroy Anton George Blaeholder Fred Schulte Indianapolis Kansas City Blues Jack Tising Saints Indians

Akron Yankees Struck 1 0 Victory in Series Lead

Akron blanked the Portsmouth Red Birds 1 to 0 behind Tom Simmons four hits for the victory in the second game of the championship series to move two games ahead. The series shifts to Akron tonight and to Portsmouth Saturday with rain threatening a third game. first team to four wins the title plus 700 dollars.

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