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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1946

Page

7

Bobcats Face Unbeaten Muskingum Saturday

Ohio University coach Don Peden praised his line after a second straight win and warned against underestimating Muskingum in the upcoming game. Peden noted Western Michigan’s passing tested the team, but emphasized blocking and tackling as key, with Sayre and Brady among the scorers as Muskingum prepares to visit Athens.

Ohio U. Bobcats Murray Teachers Bobcats Broncos Western Michigan Eine Brady Ralph Sayre Brady Gteok Bobby Mills Athens Sayre Dick Thodona Bill Hartman Ed Sudnick Harley Smith Akron Murray Muskingum Peden Malamazoo Bronco Don Peden King Brady Roy Pille Muskies Ohio University Western Michigan College wruuLeUs Liams Elks Club Michigan Kalama Heidelberg Pille Ohio U Bobcates al Nellis

Brecheen Stymies Red Sox, Cardinals Even Series

Jack Hand reports on Harry Brecheen and Bob Feller? No, Brecheen’s screwball silences Boston as St. Louis ties the World Series at one win each. Cards pitchers limit Williams and Pesky. Dyer shifts pay off. Ferriss limited. Series moves to Boston then potentially a seventh in St Louis.

Harry Brecheen Boston Red Sox Sox Bob Feller Sockers Howie Pollet Jack Hand Cat Carl Hubbell Fenway Park St. Loui Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Dave Boo) Ferriss Red Birds New York Yankees Billy Southworth Eddie Dyer Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Whitey Kurowski Marty Marion Stan Musial Cardinal Johnny Pesky Ted Williams Dyer Rudy York Birds Soa Southpaw Broken Bow Okla Sportsman’s Park St. Louis

Schoolboys Undefeated Falls Hard in Narrow Grid Upset

Linden-McKhin Jey Central High School battled in a high tempo game with unusual scoring bursts. Central fumbled, Linden recovered for a safety and a later 70 yard pass play helped Central's defense. The article notes other regional upsets, including Canton Timken and Uhrichsville, as playoff hopes shift.

Columbus Linden-Mchkin Bob Walston Linden Central Bob Peiter Joe Kaiser Buddy Jackson Canton Timken Trojans Uhrichsville LE Ofos H. BR Ohio Board of Education Maeure Delsary AM Board of Faucation Xeiconville City Nelson- Pie City Athens County Onin Patton

Grid Deaths Show Rise in Prep Football Fatalities

National Federation of High School Associations cites about 450000 boys playing football this season and an estimated 15 percent rise in fatalities. Nine high school deaths and one college death reported, with causes including on field accidents. Names and hometowns of victims noted. college death related to Texas Tech player Billy Joe Whitehead. Also Satchel Paige All-Stars beat Bob Feller’s All-Stars 4-3 in Columbus exhibition.

Chicago H. ¥. Porter National Federation of High School Associations Associated Press Porter Henry Froka Tulane University Robert Kannum Franklin Joseph Jefferies Downington Willis Stelaff Osseo Wia James Clark Ligonier John Dolan South Kortright N. J Richard Lithgow Elmhurst Leonard Jeffries Elk Point Billy Joe Whitehead Texas Tech Feller Columbus Satchel Paige Bob Feller Paige Alse Fel Eis

Zaharias Leads In 12th Texas Women's Open

The 12th annual Texas Women's Open in Fort Worth opens with Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver favored. Zaharias, defending national amateur champion, seeks her fifth title in six starts this year after a four under par 71 in qualifying at Colonial Country Club over 6463 yards.

Fort Worth Tex Babe Didrikson Zaharias Denver Colonial Country Club

Markets Leaders Still Low Amid Mild Recovery Signals

New York reports indicate stock leaders largely held near lows with a mild rebound. Analysts cite potential for a technical comeback as commission houses credited with cautious optimism. Notable declines persist among major issues including Anaconda Copper, U.S. Steel, and Procter & Gamble, while volume remains modest at noon. Cincinnati livestock markets show hogs steady, with quotes around 1.63 to 1.65 per pound for various grades.

New York jAm Tob Anaconda Bait Beth Barden Co jChes Ob. Schryster DuPont Harvester Interlake Iron Kroger Wat Biscul X.Y. Cent Penn R. R. Procter & Gam Pullman Repub Si¢el Gil Ind TransAmerca U.S. Steel

Ohio College Cattle Trade Mixed With Local Listings

Receipts show cattle and calves at Ohio markets with loads moving Tuesday from Monday, prices for baby beef 19.33, 1100 lb steers 18.06, 840 lb yearlings at similar levels, range 11.50 to 33.00 for various stock. Sheep trade steady with lambs up to 20.00, ewes 7.50 to 9.00, district college listings and local officials noted in surrounding notes.

Wilberforce Baldwin-Wallace Kent State Ohio Coolville Mount Union Defiance Ie Ae Brnffton Christian Business Ohio State Inet Ae Missig Rose Parnakian Pasadena Toledo W. C Dennis Cincinnati Ada W. C. Whitlatch Otterbein Petes Cowpee Circleville Youngstown James Rogers Ohio State U Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Heidelberg Findlay Sarah Shields Jetta Roy Gordon G Green Burn’ Guee Cedarville Addie Warren Frank Clark W. W. John Carroll Schwender Huntington Parkersburg J. T. Harlow Xavier Arthur Findling Tipton Ind Oscar Findling E. M. Pierce Fred Deatherage Dora Carothers Alfred Rogers Leland Gilkilan Olmsted Falls Alvin Pierce Newy Messenger Frank Taylor Bess Taylor Effie Warren Reedsville Chandlersville Floyd Wilson Minnie Barnett Walden Parr Cairo W. Va Frank McVay James Parr Bethel Ridge C. V. Hueston Burnt House Page Gordon Athens W. L. Schreiber

Ohio U opens basketball with three groups of 80 tryouts

Ohio University begins early season workouts as about 240 aspirants report at 7:15 p.m. at the school gym under Kermit Blosser and Jim Snyder assisting Dutch Trautwein. Veterans lead the group while two football players defer until after the season.

Ohio U Kermit Blosser Jim Snyder Dutch Trautwein Ralph Ssyre Bruce Moorehead Bob Brandle Russ Gregg Kenny Walters Bob Dickey Harry Gordon Bill Hasselbach Harry Lamb Dickey Walters Moorehead Trautwein Wayne Western Reserve Cincinnati Butler U

8th Army Checks Win in AFL Japan Opener

In Yokohama, the Eighth Army Checks defeated the First Cavalry Division 13 to 0 in the AFL Japan opener. Gray in the fourth quarter intercepted a First Cav pass and returned 79 yards for the standout score. Good and Bell, from midfield in a T formation, drove to the goal for the third quarter touchdown. Cooney of Pittsburgh added the extra point.

Yokohama Dick Gras Oregon State Noel Good Indianapolis Napoleon Bell Youngstown Eighth Army First Cavalry Division American Football League of Japan Gray First Cavalry Good Bell Larry ,Cooney Pittsburgh

Walter Johnson Improves After Brain Tumor Treatment

Former MLB strikeout king Walter Johnson, 58, is at Georgetown Hospital for brain tumor treatment. His condition was critical over the weekend, prompting family members to be at his bedside as he was admitted in April.

Washington Walter Johnson Georgetown Hospital King Johnson

Boxing Results and Dixie Series Final Score

Fights last night in Toledo saw Bukun Frankie Girard stop Eddie Hines in the first round. Joe Battle of Pittsburgh won by decision over Alex Come in a 146 pound bout. Charley Polk of Chicago edged Thomas Woodward in a 176 pound cut, as Dallas beat Atlanta four games to none in the Dixie Series final, Dallas 3 to 0 and Atlanta trailing 0 in the final score.

Zanesville Blue Devils Alliance Aviators Ralph Sharrer Alliance R. D. Craig Aviators Stark County Portsmouth Portsmouth Trojans Mansfield Tigers Youngstown Ursiline Youngstown East Dayton Kiser Northridge East Palestine Lisbon Chillicothe Cavaliers Ironton Tigers Dick Boykin Boykin Hurdie Cleveland Cathedral Latin East Tech Newark Wildcats Lancaster Cats Campbell Memorial Farrell Toledo Waite Toledo Woodward Carl Codwen Boys’ Industrial School At Columbus University High Mans+ Geld Ross Frisbee Dick Thomas Columbus East South San Francisco Oakland BuKun Frankie Girard Toledo Eddie Hines Pittsburgh Joe Batote Alex Come Youngstown Chicago Charley Polk Thomas Woodwar Columbus Dallas Atlanta

Royals Capture First Junior Title In World Series

The Montreal Royals won their first junior baseball title by beating Louisville 2 to 0 to clinch the Little World Series in six games. Curt Davis pitched a nine hitter in a pitchers duel with Harry Dorish as more than 19,000 watched at Delorimer Park.

Ferriss Murry Dickson Fenway Park Cronin Cardinals Monteral Montreal Royals Louisville Royals American Association Curt Davis Colonels Harry Dorish Delorimer Park Dorish Davis

Pastor to Hold Rites For Minister Father Bates Funeral

The Rev. George A. Bates will conduct funeral rites for his father, the Rev. George William Bates, a 50-year Baptist minister who died aged 74. He led Riverside Baptist Church in Toledo for 14 years before retirement. The two-day American Toll Bridge Association convention opens in Cincinnati with over 50 delegates. Milk prices in Fremont rise to 19 cents a quart, a two-cent hike.

Cleveland George A. Bates George William Bates Baptist Mr. Bates Riverside Baptist Church Toledo Bridge Association Cincinnati American Toll Bridge Association Fremont P

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