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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

6

Offseason Rumors Stir Indians Managerial Odds

The World Series ends as owners weigh Leo Durocher suspension and consider Eddie Stanky as a potential future manager. Burt Shotton’s future with the club is debated while Pittsburgh and Cleveland circle new leadership, with Charley Grimm and Lou Boudreau as leading names alongside Bill McKechnie and Al Lopez.

Branch Rickey Leo Durocher Burt Shotton Durocher Eddie Stanky Shotton Pittsburgh Billy Herman Cleveland Bill Veeck Lou Boudreau Braves Veeck Lou Boudreau Tribe Charley Grimm Chicago Cub Bruins Grimm Milwaukee Indians Bill McKechnie al Lopez

Q-99 with Vitamin L Promises Relief and Vitality

An advertisement for Q-99 claims it relieves gas pains headaches and nervousness from constipation. The product is described as a stomachic carminative mild laxative and kidney diuretic with Vitamin B-1 to aid sleep and nervousness, available at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in two sizes with mail-order add-ons.

Quick's Quick

Lindell Hero of Series Goat Tag to Branca

New York wins seventh game 5-2 over Brooklyn to clinch its 11th World Series on strong pitching and clutch hitting. Lindell leads all hitters with a .500 average, while Page and Bevens lift the bullpen. Branca tagged as goat for 12 hits and eight earned runs in 18 innings. Attendance sets new single game marks at Yankee Stadium.

Jack Hand NEW York New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodger Brooks Joe Page Dodgers Frank Shea Alfie Reynolds Bill Bevens Yankees Page Hugh Casey Dodger Brooklyn Hal Gregg Larry MacPhail Yankee Casey Johnny Lindell Lindell Yanks Tommy Henrich Phil Rizzuto Bril Liant Ralph Branca Pete Reiser Joe DiMaggio A. B. Chandler Leo Durocher Chandler Yankee Stadium Mickey McConnell Mickey Akron West Linden McKinley Columbus East Linden Bucyrus Shelby Sandusky Ashland Salem Leetonia Spencerville Kenton Lafayette Tiitonsville Troy Genoa Piqua Lisbon Grandview Bexley Bremen Millersburg Upper Sandusky Walt Kleway Independence Olmsted Falls North Royalton Lancaster Zanesville Bud Jones Canton Timken Mansfield Augie Morningstar Betsy Portsmouth Jim McDonald Springfield Columbus West Lima Central Jim Alston Trout Grove City Hilliard Pomeroy Athens Sam Carpenter Gene Wetherholt Gallipolis Marion Harding Uhrichsville Claire Cribbs Tiltonsville Gene Purdy Waynesville

Dodgers Yankee World Series Ends. Phail Drops Retirement After Championship

Fullerton's Roundup notes Larry Mac Phail announces retirement after the Dodgers lose the World Series to the Yankees in a record two million dollar series. It highlights the pitchers' duel, key moments like Lavagetto's pinch hit, DiMaggio's homer, Gionfriddo's catch, and Casey's pitching, with Joe DiMaggio named best all around and the Weather featured as a highlight.

New York Larry MacPhail Dodgers Yankees Larry Cookie Lavagetto Bill Bevens Joe DiMaggio al Gionfriddo DiMaggio Hugh Casey

Boxing Roundup From Cities Reports AP

Boxers in cities from Baltimore to Cleveland scored decisions with Murray, Sheppard, Greco, Carlo, Rotolo, Burton, Bratton, Bleta, Davis, Kochan, Rich, Clark and Hayes earning points or draws in ten round bouts across New England and the Midwest.

Baltimore Lee Q. Murray Norwalk Conn Curtis “Hatchetman” Sheppard Philadelphia New Haven Johnny Greco Montreal Tommy Carlo Waterbury Miami Fla Bobby Elliott Tommy Rotolo Rome N. Y Chicago Gene Burton New York Johnny Bratton New Britain Dino Bleta Canton Corky Davis Worcester Mass

Caps Clinch Second Straight Carolina League Title

Raleigh Capitals edged Durham Bulls 1-0 to clinch the series four games to two and capture back to back Class C Carolina League playoff championships. Raleigh finished fourth in the regular season and defeated pennant winner Burlington in the semifinals.

Raleigh N.C al Henenceck Lorain Ohio Raleigh Capitals Durham Bulls Caps Burlington

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Local distribution notes list Marietta paints handled by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gallipolis. The arrangement highlights regional suppliers serving the area.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

Quarterback Club Meets Tomorrow in Athens Elks Club

Kiwanis Club special committee chaired by Dick Banks plans the revival of the Athens Quarterback Club with the first session set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Elks Club. Weekly meetings will follow during football season with Coach Harold Wise to comment and scouting reports by Jim Snyder and possibly Frank Richey. Movies of the Ohio U Butler game will be shown. open to the football public.

Dick Banks Kiwanis Club Athens Elks Club Banks Harold Wise Jim Snyder Frank Richey Rutgers Western Reserve Ohio U.butler

Tannehill Ailing for Trojan showdown with Ohio State

Los Angeles Southern California Trojans await a doctor’s report to decide if speedy halfback Ten Tannehill can play Saturday in Columbus. Tannehill has missed the first two games with a side injury.

Los Angeles Southern California Trojans Tannehill Ohio State Columbus

McKinley Tops Ohio Grid Power in Weekend Shakeup

Canton McKinley holds the top spot in Ohio high school football as Fremont Ross and East Cleveland Shaw surge, Massillon and Toledo Waite keep strong showings, and Portsmouth and Steubenville slip after defeats. Rex Frey of Fremont Ross becomes father then scores three touchdowns in 47–2 win over Findlay.

Pritz Howell Ohio Columbus i Portsmouth Steubenville Fremont Ross East Cleveland Shaw Canton McKinley Bulldogs Canton Timken Hamilton Big Blue Cincinnati Wroteon Toledo Waite Mansfield Cleveland Cath Massillon Middletown Columbus West Cleveland Shaw Tigers Cleveland Cathedral Latin Farle Gentile Lions Cleveland East Latin Gentile Rex Frey Rex Findlay Harry Phillips Bill Jones Middies Lima South Babe Calhoun Akron Garfield

Southworth Signs Five Year Pact With Braves

New contract for Billy Southworth ties him to the Braves for five years at a salary reported above 250000. Lou Perini announced the deal tearing up the old three year agreement and said he has invested over 3 million in the club.

New York Boston Billy Southworth Southworth Lou Perini Braves Boston Pilot Perini

United States Trotting Association Publishes Draft Guide

The United States Trotting Association releases a trotting and pacing guide highlighting leading drivers and top races for standardbreds. The publication aims to inform enthusiasts and participants about key events and notable competitors.

United States Trotting Association

Harvey Johnson Fired First Guard semis Yanks kicking expert

Harvey Johnson, noted place kicking expert for the New York Yanks, has found better success with field goal placements than with horse racing picks. The veteran kicker, renowned for accuracy on gridiron, reportedly struggled in predicting racing outcomes.

Harvey Johnson New York

60 Laps of Stock Car Racing Sunday at Newark

Sensational speed battles return to the Jones Speedway east of Newark for the season's second stock car event. Over 60 laps of racing feature Triangle Racing Association veterans and new entrants, with Ray Kreuger and Nub Wysong among top contenders. Time trials begin at 12 noon, first race at 2 30 p.m.

Newark Jones Speedway Triangle Racing Association Newark Speedway Ray Kreuger Nub Wysong Fort Wayne Ind Kreuger Red Cotterman Piqua George la Paz Rusty Killworth Jack Hines Cowboy Kimball Columbus Jack Coleman Harold Mowell Gale Stacey Springfield Walt Scherer Carl Bratton Dayton Orville Beck Sidney Eddie Thompson Groveport Bing Merchant Bill Chivington Marion Roy Loop Pleasant Hill Cham

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