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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
6
Roaring through sports, Bill Meyers lands with the Pirates after years in Yankee farm system. Football notes focus on SEC action as Athens High, Pomeroy, Gallipolis, and McArthur contest district standings and key drivetime battles unfold.
Ohio University staged a comeback after a rough start, overshadowing rivals as Bobby Mills connected with Pete Risser for key scores. Ed Glavac filled in at fullback while King Brady and Ken Weiss contributed despite injuries as OU held off a late Bulldog push. Sox Williams and a steadier Bobcat line aided the victory.
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Yankees 26 to 17 before 80,067 fans, extending their perfect record against the Yankees in AFC play. Otto Graham threw a TD pass and Lou Groza kicked a field goal to seal the win as the box office hit a then record $168,001.39.
Philadelphia reports veteran shortstop Lamar Skeeter Newsome has been unconditionally released. General Manager Herb Pennock offered a farm system managerial post during his recovery from a minor operation, but Newsome declined the offer.
New York fans saw Brooklyn pull off a dramatic four game stretch ending with a record crowd of 74 065 at Yankee Stadium. Al Gionfriddo, subbing in left field, made the key defensive play robbing Joe DiMaggio of a three run homer. Eddie Miksis and Burt Shotton managed shifts as DiMaggio’s powerful hit barely escaped the bullpen.
New York hosts Brooklyn in game seven with Hugh Casey matching Bill Bevens as the Dodgers seek a final win after a dramatic series that featured Lavagetto Gionfriddo and a historic 74 065 in attendance. Bevens aims to halt Casey and the Dodgers with Lindell sidelined by a cracked rib and Berra Henrich Robinson set for the Yankee lineup.
The article surveys early 1940s college football, noting Notre Dame Michigan Texas and Georgia Tech as top title contenders. Army remains undefeated since 1943, poised for a marquee test versus Illinois while regional PCC battles intensify across California Oregon and Washington campuses.
Ohio University预 Western Reserve grid notes show a split weekend with many scores across colleges including Cincinnati 20 St Bonaventure 14 and Western Michigan 14 Washington U 6. The article previews a key MA schedule clash as OU faces Western Reserve in Cleveland with emphasis on Butler and local rivals.
A Phillies shortstop broke his leg early in the season while chasing Lapointe. Ralph LaPointe, 25, started slow, was optioned to Baltimore, then recalled after Jackie Albright was hurt, and hit 21 for 15 with a .344 average.
Hamilton New York Colgate football coach Paul Bixler brings four experienced players into the race for the fullback slot Walter Piebes Walter Cowie Frank Muehlheuser and Dick Van derClute are the contenders for the lineup job.
Swartz Sunoco kept the lead in the Menst City Bowling League by taking two of three from Ogg Motor. Ogg’s Smith led with 177. Other results included Verréon Electric over Glouster Cleaners, Jam Bar over Hemsley Bowling, and Hotel Bar over Beshara’s. In the Ladies loop, the Yanks dropped two of three to the Cardinals as F Lanitz posted a 156 high game. The Reds swept the Dodge’s to leave Reds in last place. standings list Swartz Sunoco 5 1 833, Hotel Bar 4 1 667, Jam Bar 4 2 667, Beshara’s 4 2 667, Vernon Electric 2 4 333, Hemsley Bowling 2 4 333, Ogg Motor 1 5 167.
Cincinnati light heavy Ezzard Charles scored his second knockout of Lloyd Marshall at Crosley Field in 2:25 of the second round in a 10 round bout. Charles weighed 173, Marshall 168, with Charles signaling interest in a Joe Louis bout. Marshall fights out of Sacramento and Cleveland.
Milwaukee Brewers finish third in the American Association and capture the 1947 Little World Series title by beating Syracuse 9 to 1 in the deciding game four to three.
In Philadelphia Santa Bucca outpointed Clarence Johnson. In Paterson Sally Cantor defeated Johnny Marino. In Worcester Baby Zollo beat Jimmy Sauer.
The Cleveland Indians will train in Tucson again while trainer Lefty Weisman manages a Miami Beach hotel Isolarium during the off season.
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