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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1947

Page

14

Giants Struggle In Six Start Winless Run In NPL Season

The New York Giants languish with no victories in six starts in the National Pro League with a weak passing game after Frank Filchock’s ban and the loss of marquee backs. Governali’s arrival from the Boston Yanks hasn’t clicked yet, and Frank Dancewicz replaces Bill Paschal with mixed results.

New York Giants Stout Steve Owens Boston Yanks Amt Piast Meena Raul Lun Uutlmst Frank Filchock Washington Redskins Sammy Baugh Filchock Bert Bell Giants Governali Columbia University Bill Paschal Georgia Tech Yanks Frank Dancewicz Notre Dame Paschal

Goldstein notes seven-year road to boxing success

Ruby Goldstein, famed New York referee and former boxer, says young fighters must train seven years before having fun in the sport. He reflects after officiating a Lesnevich win over Mauriello and notes many quit after earning initial purses.

New York Ruby Goldstein East Side Ruby Gus Lesnevich Tami Mauriello Goldstein ARMY Notre Dame Subway South Bender Virginia Penn Penn Wake Forest Boston College Yankees Minnesota Purdue Paul Bunyan Princeton Harvard Nassau

Trimble Gains Buckeye Berth in Southeast Ohio League

Jacksonville Trimble joined the Southeast Ohio Buckeye league, becoming the seventh member alongside Coalton McArthur Oak Hill Chauncey Dover Rutland and the Plains. Football begins next year with all sports later. 1948 tentative football schedule drafted. basketball league competition starts this year.

McArthur Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League Jacksonville-Trimble Athens Trimble J-T Coalton Oak Hill Chauncey-Dover Rutland the Plains

Ex Dodger Sets New Texas League Record in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas Fer rill Anderson, former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher, broke the Texas League record by catching his 144th game for the Fort Worth farm club on the season's final day. The previous record stood at 143 games set by Bill Cronin with Dallas in 1939.

Fort Worth Tex Ferrill Anderson Brooklyn Dodgers Bruce Edwards Dodgers Bill Cronin Dallas

Athens Nelsonville scrap heads final big grid week

Athens Bulldogs seek second place by beating Nelsonville in a climactic SEC bout as Logan chieftains chase the spot. Gallia Academy dominates the league with Wellston and Gallia clamps on title hopes while Chauncey and Glouster face key final Buckeye games and a Point Pleasant Wahama clash looms in Mason City.

Athens Nelsonville King Athens Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Gallia Academy Steamroller Bulldogs Logan Middleport Bend Greyhounds SEC Middeport Jackson Gallia Wellston Gallipolis The Rockets Oak Hill Chiefs Yellow Jackets Jackets Hocking Countians Pomeroy Ironmen Skein McArthur Buckeye Chauncey Devils Bremen Crooksville Generals Bob Kalish Oilers Hoy Thompson Murphy Wyckoff George Karns Pyke Gordon Nall Bill Graves Rutland At & P.m Glouster Roseville West Virginia Point Pleasant Wahama High Mason City Falcons

Pro Dowan Gil Follow Through Important Phase in Art of Bowling

Women’s World Champion Catherine Fellmeth explains bowling technique focusing on the follow through. She describes stance, balance, and release, emphasizing a three point landing and the need for a working ball to maximize pin fall.

Catherine Fellmeth

Washington State Coach Adopts Yardage Markers at Rogers Field

Washington State coach Phil Sarboe installs line markers labeled 55 60 65 70 up to 90 along both sides of the 50 yard line to simplify yardage reading and reduce fan calculation.

Pullman, Wash Washington State Phil Sarboe Sarboe Rogers Field

Pro Basketball Scores From Exhibitions

Oshkosh defeats Indianapolis 65 to 58 in an exhibition. New York BAA beats Philadelphia BAA 66 to 61. Dow Mich A C tops Toledo NL 48 to 45 in other exhibition results.

Oshkosh Indianapolis New York Philadelphia Dow Mich A.C Toledo

Ohio Frosh Set to Battle Rio Grande Redmen in Gallipolis

Ohio Frosh coach Frank Richey plans changes for tonight's game at Gallipolis as his injury hit Bobkittens face Rio Grande College Redmen. Star pitcher Savchuk sidelined for two games, center Bires injured but expected to play, Rod Andrews to direct aerial offense.

Goldberg Marshall Goldberg Pitt Jock Sutherland Chicago Cardinals Elkins W. Va Cardinals Goldberg RH Fordham Pittsburgh Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Harold Wise Athens Elks Club Wise Frank Richey Cincinnati Miami Frosh Bobkittens Rio Grande College Redmen Gallipolis Richey Rod Andrews Ron van Horn Jim MecKenna Ed Guccion Redskins McKenna Savechuk Andrews van Horn Guccon

Pepsi Cola Five Joins Central Ohio League

Athens Pepsi Cola Five joins the Central Ohio Semi-Pro League open Sunday Nov 30 under sponsor and GM R Kenneth Kerr Jr. The Battlers will play home games Thursday nights at Athens High School with a roster from last year’s undefeated Tri-State champions. Opening Dec 4 vs Lancaster Motors.

Athens Pepsi-Colas Corn Cribbers Central Ohio R. Kenneth Kerr Battlers Athens Kerr Charleston W. Va Pete Risser Bill Dietrich Chris Stefan Jim Ransdell Mike Pitz Wayne Rittenhouse Peter Ransome Bob Moon Jim Bell Bill Arko Chicago Monarchs Jim Nard Lancaster Newark Zanesville Coshocton Columbus

Rangers Fall Roundup At Granvill Gil Logly Farm

Western Rainbow Rangers club plans a fall roundup Sunday at 2 p m on the Granvill Gil logly farm behind Albany High School. The event, held with Athens Bird Dog Club field trials, will feature parade, spotted, plain colored, palomino, high-schooled and trick horses. No entry fee. participants invited.

Western Rainbow Rangers Club Granvill Gillogly Albany High School Athens Bird Dog Club William Robinson

St Norbert Defeats Oshkosh in College Football Showdown

St Norbert College beat Oshkosh 20 to 7 in a college football game. Wisconsin Ex tension scored 0 in the same matchup.

St. Norbert’s Oshkosh Mission House Wisconsin Extension

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