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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1939

Page

7

Mitch's Musings on Bobcats Versus Western Reserve Clash

Mitch notes Ohio University faces a stiff test as Don Peden foresees a tough Saturday against Western Reserve led by Bill Edwards. He observes Reserve depth and speed across positions, with the Red Cats capable of powerful play. The Bobcats hope to counter a familiar foe, aiming to exploit any advantage from experience.

Ohio University Don Peden Western Reserve Eleven Dayton Don Red Cats Bill Edwards Bill Bobcats Bobcat Ohio Edwards

Pinochle Misdeal Rules and Classic Baseball Averages

The article outlines two hand pinochle misdeal procedures including re dealing by the same player if a player has too many cards before the first trick, and options to adjust hands after the draw. It also records Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker 1928 season batting and fielding averages with Cobb at .323/.964 and Speaker at .267/.975. It defines a golf bisque as a handicap with a set number of strokes at the recipient's option.

Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Cobb Speaker

Loss of Ace Would Give Reds Margin in World Series

The article contrasts Ohio State football morale with past upsets and previews the 1938 World Series opening. It discusses Red Ruffing’s uncertain arm, potential Yankee starters, and Reds pitching plans led by Paul Derringer and Bucky Walters, noting weather and roster readiness as pivotal factors for the series.

New York Red Ruffing Cincinnati Reds Ruffing Browns Joe McCarthy McCarthy Bill McKech- Inie Reds New York Yanks Paul Derringer Bucky Walters Gene Thompson Cincinnati Yankee Lefty Gomez Gomez Monte Pearson Oral Hildebrand Pearson Hildebrand Bump Hadley Derringer Walters Sform Yanks Yankee Stadium McKechnie Ival Goodman Lonnie Frey Billy Myers Cubs Bill McKechnie Myers Jack Doyle

Infield Magic Helps Yankees Charms Hit and Field

The Yankee infield of Babe Dahlgren Joe Gordon Frank Crosetti and Red Rolfe is praised for elite defense and subtle plays. Despite Crosetti's .234 average he is valued for key moves while Gordon and Rolfe are highlighted as stars. The piece notes scouting success and young talent like Gerald Priddy and Gordon’s early path to New York.

New York Yankees Babe Dahlgren Joe Gordon Frank Crosetti Robert Rolfe Ed Walsh White Sox Pepper Martin Dahlgren Gordon Crosetti Red Rolfe Joe McCarthy Marie McCarthy Lou Gehrig Yankee Ed Barrow George Weiss Red Sox James Emory Foxx NEA

Crosley invites Roosevelt to Reds Yankees World Series game

Cincinnati Reds president Powell Crosley Jr. telegrammed President Roosevelt inviting him to attend the World Series game between the Reds and Yankees in Cincinnati. Crosley called the win of the National League pennant a happy coincidence on baseballs 100th anniversary.

Cincinnati U.P Powell Crosley, Jr Cincinnati Baseball Club Roosevelt White House Crosley Cincinnati Reds

Garcia Seeks Middleweight Title Bout After Apostoli Victory

Ceferino Garcia, the Filipino slugger known as the Bolo puncher, KO’d Fred Apostoli in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden last night to claim New York State’s 160-pound crown and set sights on either Billy Conn or Al Hostak. Garcia and manager George Parnassus express interest in a match with Hostak to settle the title dispute, contingent on arranging fights amid stacked cards and Conn’s looming defense against Gus Lesnevich at the Garden on Nov. 17. Conn’s camp says Garcia won’t land a light heavy shot before heavyweights, leaving Garcia eyeing Hostak or a Pittsburgh showdown with Conn, while Druxman’s Seattle-promoted host keeps limits on outside-ring bouts.

Fred Apostoli Madison Square Garden Garcia Apostoli Billy Kavanagh Conn Pittsburgh George Parnassus Gus Lesnevich the Garden Hostak Seattle National Boxing Association Ceferino New York State Johnny Ray Billy Lesnevich Ray Joe Louis Parnassus New York Nate Druxman Masked Marvel Druxman

Wings Even Series in Little World Series

Rochester Red Wings and Louisville Colonels split games in Louisville as Rochester won 13-3 after Louisville’s 3-0 shutout, leaving the series at two victories apiece. The Red Wings represent the International League in the Little World Series.

Louisville Rochester Red Wings Louisville Colonels American Association Red Wings Colonels

Blood Resigns as Pirates Coach After 32–0 Loss

Johnny Blood quits as head coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates after the 32 to 0 defeat by the Chicago Bears. Club president Art Rooney accepts the resignation and plans to ask assistant Walt Kiesling to lead the team for the remainder of the season. Rooney will confer with Kiesling soon.

Pittsburgh U.P Johnny Blood Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Chicago Bears Blood Art Rooney Walt Kiesling Pirate Rooney Kiesling

Army Navy game contracts renewed for Philadelphia venue

Contracts were renewed today to host the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia for the next three years. Spiders can go eighteen months without food.

Philadelphia

Muddle in the Middleweight World Title Chaos

New York boxing writer Henry McLemore notes chaos after Ceferino Garcia stops Apostoli in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden. Titles are disputed across states and countries with Garcia hailed in the press but few bodies recognizing him. a nationwide scheme for resolving the mess is mocked.

Yankees Likely to Win World Series in Six Games

United Press tally by writers picks the New York Yankees to win the series in six games. George Kirksey and Harry Ferguson note the Yankees, Reds, and a peak clash, with Junior Thompson as Cincinnati's lone bright spot, in a Waterloo style forecast.

NEW York U.P United Press Sports George Kirksey Yankees Harry Ferguson Napoleon Waterloo Yanks Reds Henry McLemore Junior Thompson Cincinnati

Stewart News Notes gathers local guests and visits

Stewart residents host or visit relatives across Ohio and nearby states with many names and places. Frank McBee of California visits brothers Charles and family. Lou Gehrig reportedly has 40000 dollars in offers including a daily radio slot for next season in New York.

Portsmouth Gwendolyn Radabaugh Athens Carl Hayes Ross Mary M. J. Charlton C. E. Norris Lela Lightfoot Springfield Meri Norris Columbus A. A. Cain Ruth R. A. Millioan Elizabeth W. Va F. L. Thomas Stewart Robert Wetherell Anna Newsom Pennsville Arthur Wetherell Bill Root Cambridge Ohio MacAtee Bartlett S. D. Newman F. H. Laughlin New York Lou Gehrig

Point Rock Brief Social Point Rock

Seventh and eighth graders at Columbia schools hosted a wiener roast Monday night with teachers present. Multiple local residents and families are listed visiting, moving, or attending gatherings, including at Laurel, Pomeroy, and Lake Hope. Several high school football scores from Cleveland and nearby towns are noted.

Point Rock Columbia Orlan Sams Athens George Radekin Donald Cone Joe Rife Clyde Morris Lewis McLaughlin Lena Knapp L. VD. Cottrill Pomeroy Emma Wilson Oda Caster White Hall Ann Graham J. A. Turner Freda Kennedy Ollie Anderson Rutland T. E. McLaughlin Hobson D. V. Morris L. D. Cottrill Arnold Jordan William Ogdin CCC Montana Columbus Adriene Holcomb Wesley Allen Ogdin

Five Ohio scholastic grid teams suffer first losses since 1937

Poor weather and gusting winds disrupted a weekend of high school football in Ohio. Massillon, Portsmouth and several leaders extended or halted unbeaten runs while schools like Sandusky and Ravenna suffered narrow defeats. Highlights include Massillon’s 33 0 win over Warren and Roger Bacon’s 14 0 victory over Woodward.

Ohio Columbus Cleveland Massillon Portsmouth Steamrollers Hillis Hume Alliance Grove City Hume Warren Tigers Portsmouth Springfield Trojans Sandusky Shelby Fostoria Greenfield Antwerp Dayton Oakwood Cincinnati Roger Bacon Wooster Jack Ashcraft Cincinnati Woodward Trip Wadsworth Toledo Waite

Sandy Cove Yacht Club Claims Unique Women-Only Club

Northeast Maryland report notes Sandy Cove Yacht Club as the country’s only all women members club. The exclusive group positions itself as distinct in the nautical community and local culture.

Northeast Sandy Cove

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