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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1950

Page

8

Butler Game Looms Large In Ohio U. Grid Outlook

Ohio University coach Wilfred Widdoes eyes a win over Butler as the schedule spotlights a potential break since 1931. Butler, led by Tony Hinkle, is weakened by graduation and an injury, while OU aims to boost margins after recent near-misses and keeps key players focused despite looming letdown risks.

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Phillies face do-or-die game in Yankee Stadium

New York holds a 2-0 World Series edge as the Phillies seek a miracle comeback at Yankee Stadium. Ed Lopat starts for the Yankees while Ken Heintzelman or Bob Miller oppose him for Philadelphia in a 1 pm game. DiMaggio's homerun earlier in the series frames Philadelphia's uphill battle. Sawyer weighs Miller's rookie form and lineup tweaks.

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Ohio U Faces Butler In Key Weekend Grid Clash

Ohio University Bobcats visit Butler in Indianapolis for a 2 p.m. CST game, seeking a second win in three games after defeating Illinois. Coach Widdoes fields a 40 man squad with adjustments at halfback and backfield amid injuries and a single wing emphasis.

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Bobcat Harriers Open Saturday Meet at Butler

Ohio University opens its cross country season against Butler University in Indianapolis. John Hesketh leads seven man squad as the No 1 man with time trials at 21 54 for four miles. The OU runners travel with the football team and will train on Butler's course Friday afternoon.

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Kent State Faces Slim Victory Chance Against Carroll

Kent State suffers injuries to three key players and weighs roughly 20 pounds per man against John Carroll at Shaw Stadium. Coach Trevor Rees reshuffles lines and backs after studying the Mount Union loss, with Greg Burmeson filling in if Mooradian can’t play and Frank Ballo likely to start on defense.

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Alexander Heads to World Series From Cleveland

Grover Cleveland Alexander, 63, flew on a commercial plane to the World Series in New York after an unscheduled stop in Cleveland when his private plane encountered engine trouble. In 1915 he pitched the Phillies to their first pennant. During a June surge, Ted Kluszewski hit .370 for Cincinnati with 30 hits in 81 at bats.

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College Football Scores From Georgetown Salem Gustavus Adolphus

Georgetown Kentucky defeated Salem West Virginia 30 to 20 while Gustavus Adolphus beat Youngstown 14 to 0 in college football action.

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