Dodgers and Yankees clash in predicted 1949 World Series
District bettors weighed in on the pennant race with Mike Kauffman predicting Dodgers and Yankees titles and the Yankees to win the American League. The piece praises the Yankees for their resilient stars and notes Dodgers depth and pitching as key edges. It forecasts a Dodgers victory in the World Series, led by Don Newcombe and supported by Pee Wee Reese and a strong bullpen.
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Mike Kauffman
Chauncey
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Yankees
Red Sox
Vic Raschi
Allie Reynolds
Joe Page
Carl Furillo
Duke Snider
Marv Rackley
Gene Hermanski
Dick Whitman
Pee Wee Reese
Point Pleasant Gridders Stay Ready for Williamson Test
Point Pleasant football sits out an open date after a 13-7 win at Barboursville. Co captain Reece Nott sat out with an injury as Frank Capehart starred on defense and offense. The Blacks have outscored foes 64 to 39 in three games led by Billy Bardin and quarterback Sonny Gerlach. A special train to Williamson looms as Oct 14 season test nears.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Bob Adkins
Williamson Wolfpack
Adkins’ Boys
Barboursville
Reece Nott
Frank Capehart
Capehart
Billy Bardin
Sonny Gerlach
Blacks
Williamson
OU Fresh Start Work On Plays
Ohio U freshmen football under coach Frank Leahy Rich ey split into A and B squads for intra squad scrimmages. They practiced running and passing from the single wing and focused on power running and blocking as they prepare for a first game at Cincinnati on October 21.
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Frank Richey
Ohio U
Cincinnati
Miami Works On Air Game For Saturday Showdown
Miami University football tightens aerial attack ahead of the tough opening home game against Xavier University. Coach Hayes stresses improved pass protection and better timing as Mel Olix and Nobby Wirkowski work to increase yardage through the air.
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Redskins
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Miami
Ed Kluska
Musketeer
Mel Olix
Nobby Wirkowski
Mel
Olix
Wichita
Virginia
Court Clinic Set Thursday in Union Furnace High
Logan plans for a pre season basketball clinic at Union Furnace High School gym Thursday at 7 30 pm. Byron Eby coach invites all Southeastern Ohio coaches officials and assistants to attend. A prominent university coach will headline with floor rules substitutions and rim color updates on the agenda.
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Byron Eby
Hocking County
Eby
Ohio
Union Furnace
Indians and Royals vie in Little World Series opener
In Indianapolis a capacity crowd of more than 13 000 was expected as the Indians faced Montreal to resume the Little World Series. Manager Al Lopez planned to start Lefty Joe Muir after a three hit effort in Montreal. Clarence Oddibeian opposed him in relief for the Expos. The series, tied after three games, will end in Indianapolis whether it goes to seven games or not.
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al Lopez
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California stars reach Pan-American singles fourth round in Mexico City
Frank Parker Earl Cochell and Art Larsen from California advanced to the Pan-American tournament fourth round in singles play in Mexico City. The trio's progress highlights U S momentum in the event as Parker and Larsen push deep into the draw.
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Regular IU Cast Ready for Kent State in Saturday Game
Ohio U seeks a third straight victory as coach Carroll Widdoes confirms most of the prior lineup will be available for the Kent State clash. Key players manage injuries and depth at tailback and end positions, with Sudnick delivering two field goals in two games and Rojeck, Van Horn, and Norman reshaping the lineup.
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Bill Englefield
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Pete Norman
Paul Winemiller
Bill Waller
Hos
Weekend Grid Games Across Regions
A dense schedule lists Friday night games in Athens Nelsonville Wellston Gallipolis Pomeroy Jackson Logan Middleport Chauncey Trimble Rutland Wahama Glouster New Concord Weirton Lakin plus Saturday Coalton McArthur. Major college and conference matches feature Ohio UKent State Western Reserve Butler Xavier Miami Western Midwest Ohio State USC Cal Poly etc. Night games flagged with denotation.
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Coe to Meet Middlecoff in Oklahoma City Golf Exhibition
Oklahoma City hosts an 18 hole exhibition featuring Charles Coe and Cary Middlecoff. Coe, national amateur champion from Oklahoma City, plays against Middlecoff with Frankie Stranahan and Jimmy Gauntt also in the event on the Twin Hills course after a rainy day and cloudy forecast.
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Cary Middlecoff
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Jimmy Gauntt
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Frankie Stranahan
Trowel Key Team Stays Undefeated In City Bowling
Trowel keeps sole possession of first place by sweeping three straight from the Gasmen in a tight match. Ewing led with a 527 for Trowel, and Gilbert Hickman top scored 499 for the Gasmen as close second and third games decided 766-764 and 798-786.
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Fire Kills Beagles in Warren Area Barn Blaze
A fire at a Vienna area barn destroyed a 100 year old structure and killed five prize beagle hounds. Owner Wayne Shaffer estimates $5000 in damages. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Bobcat Cross Country Opens Saturday Meet
Coach Jim Johnson will unveil the Ohio University cross country team Saturday in a triangular meet with Michigan Normal and Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware. Seven runners travel with Wright Bennett and Martina as likely top three and Mills a former varsity runner among the bottom four.
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World Series beats and college football scores listed
A recap of past sports moments shows Cleveland favored over Boston in a World Series poll. Ohio State defeated Southern California 21-0 and Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 33-0 in football. St. Louis Cardinals edged the Browns 2-1 in 12 innings to tie the World Series. New York won a second World Series game 4-0 behind Monte Pearson.
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