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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

10

Red Birds cling to slim playoff hopes in late season scramble

Columbus Red Birds linger in the American Association race for the last spot, with Louisville and Minneapolis close behind. A rough start derailed their season as key players Howerton and Deal provided steady support, while St Paul eyes the pennant as Browns struggle with injuries. A guidebook for Southeastern Ohio officials aids officials and press, and ex OU hurler Muldovan faces another setback in the International League.

Columbus Red Birds the Birds Bil Howerton St Louis Cardinals Cotton Deal Red Birds Howerton Deal St. Paul Indianapolis St Loui Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Chicago Ioan Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Columbus & A Kansas Toledo

Finsterwald Reaches 3rd Round in Amateur Golf

Athens Ohio golfer Finsterwald wins his first three matches in the National Amateur tournament and defeats El Bariteau Jr of Sandone California 3 and 2 at the Ti Cale Hill course to reach the third round. Other players including Riegel Stranahan and Carmichael advance as locals seek a strong stage for the engagement.

Finsterwald Athens Ohio Ken Rogers Los ‘Angeles Rot Finsterwald EL Bariteau, Jr Sandone Calif Cale Hill Mearcpar Fish

Riegel Stranahan In Cruciate Match

In Mindster New York Robert Skee Riegel and Frank Stranahan meet in a pivotal third round for the national amateur golf championship. The clash follows a day where favorites survived though several close matches emerged, including Ray Billows and Gene Bates pushing to extra holes.

Mindster Robert Skee) Riegel Frank Stranahan Lurness Willie Fone Max McCrea Ronnie White Ray Billows Gene Bates

Sabina Triumphs in Vets Softball Tournament

Sabina edged Princeton 1-0 with a no hit effort by Jack Rees in the National Veterans of Foreign Wars softball tournament in Ohio. Indian Don Julian allowed five hits and the lone run came in the first inning.

Skyline Gun Club of Athens in Acton Featured

A sub sheet Invo notes active Skyline Gun Club members in Athens Acton. Dr Blaine R Gold, a one ray field shooter with many years’ experience, stays involved at the Skyline club keeping his hand in.

Skyline Athens Acton Blaine R. Gold Oneray Sears Skyline Club

SEC GRID CARNIVAL SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER 10

Ohio Athletic League football plans a district carnival at Ohio University Stadium on Saturday September 10 with eight teams Athens Logan Maireport Wellston participating. The round robin event begins at 1 00 p m with six minute halves and four games. drawings for pairings will be held next Wednesday at a league meeting in Wellston. Tickets are on sale with no reserved seats and gates open at 12 50 pm. a flag raising is planned at 1 15 pm. Officials include Halliday Rhoads Christman Rolph Reichley and others from Logan Athens Wellston. Proceeds after expenses fund high school athletics with some funds used for local insurance.

Ohio Athletic League Ohio University Wellston Athens Logan John Halliday Jack Rhoads Claude Christman Harold Rolph Pearl

Oklahoma Top Eleven Rice Standings Report

Oklahoma top eleven rice standings mix with team names and scores. Details include Boston Detroit Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn and more with players like Kinder Tebbetts Hutchinges Grissom Robinson Lopat Huxton Sanford Silvera Niarcos Papal Moss and Malone. American Association and pitching notes highlight Ellis Kinder of the Red Sox shutting out Detroit with five hits and a 3 40 average.

Boston Detroit Kinder Tebbetts Hutchinges Grissom Robinson New York St Loui Lopat Huxton Sanford Silvera Niarcos Papal Moss Washington Chicago Evans Malone the Chew Hodges Dodgers Edge Pittsburgh Ellis Kinder Red Sox Tigers

Oklahoma Faces Top Teams in Modern Era Football Forecast

Grantland Rice, veteran sportswriter, predicts Oklahoma as No 1 amid a crowded field. He cites big, fast, deep lines and a talented sophomore crop, naming Michigan, Cornell, Notre Dame, Army, Minnesota, Michigan State, Tulane, and others as contenders. He notes the broader trend toward a two‑team system and critiques recruiting hypocrisy.

Retran Mice Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Michigan Vane Aerhilt Cornell Southern Meth ‘Alist Notre

Algeo and Charney Enter Caddie Play in Tournament

Jack Algeo and Gene Charney of Athens are among entrants in the fourth annual national caddie tournament. The event, to be held today on a tough Central Ohio championship course, offers a prize valued at 150 dollars. The two from Athens join other competitors in the early start of the competition.

Ohio Jack Algeo Gene Charney Athens

McArthur High scores new practice sled gift

McArthur football players gain a charging sled built for practice by Clarence Allison Garence Ziegler and Arthur George of Austin Powder with donated materials. Coach Robert Kalish says the squad of 28 trains daily 9 to 11 30 am, with four early quitters in week one as scrimmage set for Friday before Labor Day.

Gemma Clarence" Allison Garence “Ziegler Arthur George Austin Powder Sa Robert Kalish McArthur Kalish

SQUIRREL SEASON TO OPEN SE 15

Ohio conservation commission confirms opening date for the 199 hunting season with hours and bag limits to be set after ongoing surveys. November 1 was established as the opening date for the 199 hunting and trapping season.

Pomeru Ohio Servation

Drobny Seeks US Stay Amid Tennis Open Challenge

Drobny, seeking permanent residency, discusses applying for US citizenship while competing in a national tennis championship. He and former Cernik left Czechoslovakia after defection, now content abroad. The tournament unfolds with seeded players advancing and Gonzales opening title defense with a dominant win. Mulloy, seeded fourth, loses a set to Traert as Masterson defeats an opponent in straight sets.

Forest Hills Um — Sazosiay Drobny United States Atlantic ICT Permisson Drob AY Vladimi Cernik Switzerland Ugh Stewart Eetodas Charles Masterson Mickeville

Orioles Mirror From Associated Press Recap

A clipping chronicles past baseball events with retirements resignations and trades. It notes Newell’s resignation as St Louis Browns manager and Phil Marekdon’s reported absence, plus ten years ago Cincinnati Reds acquired Al Simmons from the Boston Red Sox.

Associatedress Giedssenmiter Newell St Louis Browns American League Baseball Et Tive Eer Phil Marehikdon Waa Cincinnati Reds Outfiekder al Simmons Boston Jers

Redskins Triumph Over Rival in Narrow Win

Washington Redskin victory described before a crowd of 13,988 fans. Odd phrasing mentions Sammy and Hed and a Lone leading to a win in a competitive game.

Seovyea Washington

OU Gridmen Get Two More Plays Added

Coach Carroll Widdoes expanded the Oklahoma State football practice with two additional plays, a running play and a pass maneuver, as the squad rehearsed in the second day of drills. With Pat Connelly out for scholastic reasons, an inexperienced backfield formed behind center Bob Potts as several players aimed to prove themselves for the season.

Bio University Carroll Widdoes Bobcats Vem Jeft Pat Connelly Midland Jad Chris Stefan Widdoes Paul’ Winemiller Chasley Norman Jim Kennedy Don’ Stiller

HVL Playoff Game Set For The Plains Field

The Hocking Valley Baseball League finals pit Nelsonville Eagles against Albany Panthers Sunday at The Plains diamond starting 2 pm. OU enclosed diamond was rejected due to a $190 spectator insurance risk. three umpires from the Columbus Umpires Association will work the game.

Plains Hocking Valley Baseball League Nelsonville Eagles Albany Panthers Albany Columbus Umpires ‘Association

McGrew Named Director of Athletic Publicity at Marietta College

Vernon Dan McGrew was appointed director of athletic publicity at Marietta College with duties starting September 1. A Marietta alumnus, native of Parkersburg WV, he has worked as part time athletic publicity assistant and served as sports editor for The Marcelian and the Yearbook, earning a third place award from the Ohio College Newspaper Association.

Marietta Vernon Dan McGrew Marietta College McGrew Parkersburg W.va Marcelian Ohio College Publicity Association Marcolian Inst Ohio Ohio College News Paper Association

Boxing Bout Ends in KO in Los Angeles Match

Maxie Docusen of New Orleans defeated Thomas of Chicago by knockout in Los Angeles. Docusen, fighting at 8832, improved his record as the bout ended decisively in the fourth round.

Los Angeles Maxie Docusen New Orleans Em ‘Thomas Chicago

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