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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
9
JL Merle Ramaeyer refutes reports that Rio Grande College will drop football amid admin changes. Trustees discussed discontinuation but Raowever insists the college can operate this year and seeks a multi sport coach. 1949 schedule lists games against Ashland Marietta and others with several new opponents.
Hal Newhouser, Detroit Tigers pitcher, battled a July slump batting out five straight times and threatens a 20 win season with two months remaining. The piece notes his late slump cost opportunities and cites other NL and Cubs trade talk and player prospects affecting teams. The column reflects on veterans like Phil Masi, Del Crandall, and Frankie Frisch era moves and minor league paths for prospects.
Lee Martin pitched Cheshire to a 2-0 victory over Edwards Insurance of Pomeroy on Tuesday night, facing 27 batters with five strikeouts. Gilmore, Bailey, and Martin produced the lone runs while Sayre and Manley added the second scoring play in the fifth. Stanley allowed three hits and seven K’s but walked one and hit a batter. The 1949 Villanova football schedule shows three home games among nine.
By Fay Simmons Torreson and OU Dean of Men Maurel Hunkins defeated Harry Collins and OU tennis coach Al Nellis 6-3 4-2 in the doubles finals Wednesday night. Dick Atkinson beat Clayton Riley 6-3 6-1 in the singles final.
Ohio University June Physical Education graduates numbered 18, eight with coaching or teaching posts, two seeking pro football or baseball trials. Notables include Chris Stefan trying out for the Detroit Lions and Ken Weiss with Deland in the Florida State League.
In Oakland, Williams from Trenton outpoints Benny Walker of Oakland in a 140 pound non-title bout. Also in Salt Lake City Rex Layne from Lewiston knocks out Buddy Thomas of Washington, D C in the 2nd round.
Ted Schroeder agrees to help defend the Davis Cup for the United States. The 28 year old veteran says he is available if needed and cites business obligations and family responsibilities. Schroeder notes he cannot miss more than a few days and has not decided about the September National Championships.
Jim Leonard, named Villanova football coach, played under Knute Rockne at Notre Dame and earned football letters as both a back and a lineman, reflecting a versatile college career.
Blaetmar Buicks softball team beat Lakin Red Birds 81 to 1 at Lakin West Virginia Tuesday evening. Bob Stivers pitched a two hit game and joined RK Klees Evans Murray and Stivers with one hit each. Stivers and R Kloes teamed for the Buicks battery while Dixon and Lewis worked for the Red Birds.
Practice began yesterday for the North and South teams that will meet in the All Star football game at Canton on August 14. Local youths from Massilon area participate as prospects.
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