Weekend football forecasts from tense World Series restart
A crowded college and pro slate is previewed with regional matchups like ATHENS-NELSONVILLE, WELLSTON-GALLIPOLIS, POMEROY-JACKSON and more. The piece lists expected winners, upsets potential and notes OU and other major programs aiming for third wins as conference play looms.
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Nelsonville
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Bulldogs
World Series Highlights From Baseball History
A recap of notable World Series moments: 4-1 Indians over Braves to tie the series, Brecheen blanking the Red Sox to even, Musial’s multi hit night for a 5-1 Cardinals win, Keller homering twice to boost the Yankees in a 7-3 lead over the Reds.
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Bob Lemon
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Boston Braves
Harry
Cat) Brecheen
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
St. Louis Browns
Charlie Keller
New York Yankees
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Gannon Gridders Blank Defiance 19 0 at Erie
Gannon College shutout Defiance Ohio 19 to 0 before 1500 fans in Erie. Vince Ginco scored on a three yard run. Leon Presto recovered a bad center snap in the end zone for a TD. Francis Finnett returned a punt 60 yards for another score.
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Leon Presto
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Chandler Warns Robinson To Behave Yourself
New York reported Jackie Robinson Brooklyn's second baseman was warned by Commissioner Happy Chandler to behave himself after outbursts in spring play and a postgame critique of umpire Cal Hubbard. Chandler urged Robinson to curb remarks about umpires and act like a major leaguer, with apologies offered later.
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Happy) Chandler
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Tulsa Oilers Face Nashville Vols In Dixie Series Title Game
In Nashville Tennessee the Tulsa Oilers and Nashville Vols meet for the Dixie Series final. Tulsa used five pitchers to limit Nashville's sluggers but Nashville won game six 10 to 5 to draw level in the series.
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Ohio U cross country opens season at triangular vs Michigan Normal
The Ohio University cross country team starts its season with a triangular meet against Michigan Normal and Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware. The event will begin during the second period of the Ohio Wesleyan versus Wittenberg football game and finish at halftime.
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Delaware
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Robinson Not Sold to Braves Denials Hold
Brooklyn and Boston officials denied a Washington Times-Herald report that Jackie Robinson would be sold to the Braves for 250000 and two players. Braves manager Billy Southworth and PR chief Billy Sullivan dismissed the rumor as false, noting no purchase attempt and no consultation with Brooklyn.
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Buffalo Foothold vs Rensselaer Faces Strong Test
Buffalo enters the 8:15 p.m. Saturday game at Rotary Field as the favorite against Rensselaer Polytechnic, boasting a deep, hard-hitting line and a fast backfield led by Jules Licata. Coach Frank Clair reports the squad in good shape aside from minor bruises after the Niagara win, while Troy’s Ed Jontes promises an all-out battle despite Buffalo’s size and depth.
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Howie Haderer
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Ray Wodarer
Mike Rhodes
Wally Olson
Les Molnar
Bob Leipler
Charles Dinghboom
Joe Drange
Dave Runyan
Ohio University faces Kent State in second meeting of 1940s era clash
Ohio University targets a third win as Kent State visits with a 1-1 record. Bobcats coach Carroll Widdoes tightens practice after Western Michigan bruising and adjusts lineups including Polosky and Rojeck. Kent State relies on Pease return from injury and Tuttle aerials as both teams prepare for kickoff at 2 pm.
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OU Kent Lineups For Big Game At OU Stadium
Referee Paul D. Cain of Xavier presides with Umpire Harold J. Rolph also of Xavier. Head linesman John Halliday from Ohio Wesleyan and field judge Edward Heldman of Marietta. Time listed as 2 p.m. at OU Stadium.
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Ohio Wesleyan
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Marietta
Western Michigan Harriers open season vs Wayne University
Western Michigan College cross country starts season against Wayne University, a team with a strong dual meet record. Coach Clayton Mays lists starters Russell Gabier Al Spronz Cleveland Bill Alman Bernard Stafford William Golden Al Cartwright and one of Edward Sederchuk Roger McMurray William Vincent. The Broncos seek success in a nine plus meet schedule including Oct 8 Wayne at Detroit Oct 15 Illinois Normal at Normal II Oct 22 Wheaton at Wheaton I Oct 29 Triangular meet Miami and Butler Navy Sept 2 Central Michigan home Nov 5 Chicago home Nov 12 MAC meet at Oxford Ohio Nov 17 Loyola at Chicago and Nov 28 NCAA meet at East Lansing.
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