Rhodes Addresses Athens High Football Banquet on Freedom
Columbus mayor James A. Rhodes told Athens High School football patrons that freedom in education yields freedom in athletics. He cited Olympic memories and contrasted English privilege with American opportunity while urging support for competitive sports and a robust athletic program.
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Lawhead Press Cuts Trowel Lead In Tuesday League
Lawhead Press moved within four games of first by beating Martin Heaters two of three. Roy Sams led with 538 and a 210 game. Carrol Davis topped the losers with 235. Athens Messenger surged to fourth by defeating Trowel Keglers in two of three as Jim Vercoe and Charles Gilkey posted 496 and 486.
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Engineer Bowlers Tie After Three Lopsided Games
In Point Pleasant the U S Engineers dropped three straight games in the Gogodfellowship Handicap Bowling League, tying for first with Appalachian Power after Power Keglers salvaged a single win from Point Pleasant Fire Department. Quillen led with 593, Morrison 561, Ellison 558.
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Massillon Tigers Net Second Straight State Grid Title
Massillon High, coached by Chuck Mather, wins the state high school football championship for the second consecutive year in the final AP poll. Mansfield, Canton McKinley, and Cincinnati Purcell round out the top four as Wooster debuts at tenth. Rutland beats the Meigs County pack with a 10 game win streak.
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Rebuilding Cleveland's Tribe Long-Range Project
Cleveland General Manager Hank Greenberg states the Indians will rebuild toward their 1948 championship form with farm system stars as the core. He rejects big player deals, vows no pennant soon, and cites Luke Easter Al Rosen and others as future impact players.
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Reds report drop in home attendance for 1949 season
Cincinnati Reds president Warren C. Giles said at the annual stockholders meeting that 1949 home attendance fell to 707,782 from 823,386 in 1948. Road attendance also declined to 972,659 from 1,072,432. The club plans 21 to 24 night games in 1950.
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Pomeroy Bend Grange Coach Seeks Meigs County Opponents
Pomeroy Bend Grange manager Charles W. Legar seeks contact with managers of Meigs County teams interested in arranging a game.
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Ohio University Football Banquet Focuses on Attitude and Morale
At Howard Hall last night the Ohio University football banquet highlighted attitude and morale over wins. President John C. Baker praised coach Carroll Widdoes and the team for loyalty and late-season strength, announced Quinn Stumpf as 1950 captain, and honored graduating seniors.
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Ohio U Freshmen Fall 25-0 to Varsity in Athens Bowl
Ohio University's frosh were shut out 25 to 0 as the varsity, led by fullback Andy Fabis with three touchdowns and Jim McKenna on another, captured the game. Key plays included a blocked punt, an interception return, and repeated Fabis twists for scores.
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California's Franz Wins Lineman Award
Rod Franz, California's 1948 All-America guard, named lineman of the week by the Associated Press for standout play against Stanford. Bears 33 Stanford 14. win secures Rose Bowl berth against Ohio State. Lipinger named OSU center standout in tense OSU-Michigan draw.
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