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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1953

Page

10

OU Salutes Goldsberry for 28 Years as Team Physician

About 200 gathered for a turkey and dressing dinner honoring Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry of Athens, athletic team physician for Ohio University from 1923 to 1951. Prominent speakers praised his analysis, honesty, courage, and unwavering friendship to athletics and the community.

Ohio University Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens Goldsberry Brandon T. Grover Don C. Peden Keota Iowa H. W. Hyde Nelsonville Big Ten Clyde Chrisman William J. Trautwein

Unsung Stars Rise as Substitutes Take Spotlight in Football

Substitutes and newcomers steal the spotlight from pre season l stars with the return of the one platoon game. Sophomores Branoff and Baldacci lead Michigan, Debay at UCLA, Davidson at Baylor, Watkins at Ohio State, and Danboy at Southern Cal burst onto the scene. Watkins has six touchdowns in two games and anchors Ohio State’s attack alongside star Johnny Borton. Michigan’s Branoff and Baldacci power reverses and long gains, shifting national expectations from senior Ted Kress to the new wave.

Zurk Tony Branoff Lou ‘Baldacci Michigan Terry Debay UCLA Cotton Davidson Baylor Bobby Watkins Ohio State Aramis Danboy Southern California Johnny Borton

Moore Faces Willie Troy In 10 Round Telecast At St Nicholas

Baltimore middleweight Terry Moore known as Available steps in as substitute to replace Randy Troy in a 10 round bout against Willie Troy at St Nicholas Arena. Moore recently returned from a European tour and is ready to fill in on short notice.

New York Terry Moore Willie Troy St. Nicholas Arena Baltimore Randy Troy Roy

Browns Open Home Season With Eagles

Cleveland’s Browns prepare for their first home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last year the Browns beat the Eagles 49-7 but then lost 28-20 in the rematch. Early this season Philadelphia has 31-21 loss to San Francisco and a 21-21 tie with Washington.

Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Paul Brown Eagles Philadelphia Clevelanders Ag Pyro San Francisco Washington Otto Graham

Lane Refuses Orioles Offer To Manage Baltimore

Chicago White Sox executive Frank Lane, 57, declines a Baltimore Orioles GM offer and stays with the Sox. Lane negotiates a new five year deal with potential salary boost, having previously earned up to 51 thousand in 1951 on a base of 35 thousand plus a five cent per paid admission bonus. The Comiskey family, led by Grace Comiskey, holds executive leverage in the deal.

Chicago Frank Lane Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Lane White Sox Sox Comiskey Clan Grace Comiskey

Grid Card Friday high school pairings listed for nearby towns

Friday matchups feature Pomeroy at Gallipolis, Jackson at Middleport, JT at McArthur, Athens at Logan, Nelsonville at Wellston, Zanesville at Glouster, Rutland at Chauncey, Point Pleasant at Wahama. Saturday games include The Plains at Belpre. College games list Western Reserve at Ohio U. and many others across the state.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Jackson Middleport McArthur Athens Logan Nelsonville Wellston Zanesville Glouster Rutland Chauncey Point Pleasant Wahama the Plains Belpre College Western Reserve Ohio Illinois Ohio State Miami Western Michigan California Penn UCLA Wisconsin Oklahoma Texas TCU Michigan State Tulane Georgia Tech Georgia Maryland Colgate Harvard Dartmouth Army Nebraska Pitt Purdue Duke Marquette Indiana Minnesota Northwestern Southern Cal Washington Stanford Oregon State

Major League Bats Rally In Exhibition At Puebla

Eddie Lopat led the All-Stars to a 13 8 victory over Paul Richards managed club as nine home runs were hit in the exhibition. The event drew major league batting stars engaging in a showcase game in Puebla Colo.

Puebla Colo Eddie Lopat Paul Richards

Ohio State Sees Home Crowd Jump in Stadium History

Ohio State’s home attendance rose past 50,000 per game after a 75,958 Indiana crowd boosted the 1922 built stadium’s average. Through 168 games at home the Bucks have drawn about 8.41 million fans, and 80,000-plus are expected for the Illinois clash as Woody Hayes leads a strong offense against Ray Elliott’s Illini with Watkins and Caroline as key backs.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Ohio State Illinois Bucks Olentangy Indiana Buckeye Illini Ray Eliot Invaders Woody Hayes Bobby Watkins Watkins

OSU Leads 24 Ohio Teams Over Weekend

Ohio colleges schedule a 24 game weekend with 80 000 fans expected for the Illinois Ohio State clash. Tonight Capital hosts Mari ett a Waynesburg visits Youngstown Baldwin Wallace goes to Kent State and Xavier plays Louisville. Dayton travels to Cleveland to face John Carroll as Gem City ends a two game skid.

Columbus Buckeye Capital Marietta Ohio Waynesburg Youngstown Baldwin Wallace Kent State Xavier Louisville Western Reserve Ohio U Tangle Athens Miami Rugged Redskins Western Michigan Kalamazoo Defiance Ashland Akron West Virginia Northern Michi Ohio Northern Oberlin Baun Hiram Grace City Ohio Wesleyan Case Muskingum Slippery Rock Bradley Tech Bowling Green West Virginia State Central State Bluffton Olivet Dayton Cleveland John Carroll Gem City

World Series Quiet Despite Fines in Brooklyn

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick finished World Series action by fining Brooklyn manager Charlie Dressen and Yankees outfielder Irv Noren. Dressen was fined for arguing with umpire Art Gore over a fourth ball call in game four, while Noren was penalized for waving a towel at the press box in the final game.

New York Brooklyn Ford Frick Charlie Dressen Irv Noren Yankees Frick Dressen Art Gore Noren Billy Martin Junior Gilliam Martin

Montreal Faces Chicago as Tigers Lose Big

In Thursday hockey action, Chicago defeated Montreal 9 to 3 while Detroit beat New York 4 to 1. The results impact standings as teams bid for playoff position.

Montreal Chicago Detroit New York

Spartans name four captains for Arizona State game

SAN JOSE Calif UP The San Jose State football Spartans elected four captains for tomorrow night’s game with Arizona State of Tempe signaling strong leadership for the matchup.

San Jose Calif San Jose State Football Spartans Arizona State of

Ohio University hosts Western Reserve in 16th gridiron clash

Ohio University opens its home season at Ohio Stadium against Western Reserve in the 16th renewal of the series. The Red Cats seek a better-than-average chance to impress local fans as they face Reserve’s swing single wing offense and aerial attack led by Finnegan and Mauriecourt.

Ohio University Ohio Stadium Red Cats Western Reserve Bobcats Ain Mast Afite San Tintarn Byugu FI Yutol Veild Btuvein Viitinvsy Ohio Carroll Widdoes Athens Eddie Greiner Finnegan Flory Mauriecourt Dan Kramer Kent State Mauriecourt Bob DeChristofaro Flashes Dick Delaney Invaders Gerry Mansell Gordwgn McCarter McCarter Gene Weigel Columbus Harry Deeks Mann Cleveland Shaw John Viton Ron Davidoff Bill Mahoney Ken McPeek Widdoes Bill Frederick Tom Ascani Charles Bell Ted Jackson Sam Greiner Don Anderson Stan Maschino Ron Weaver

Kimberly Kid Wins Futurity at Lexington Trots

Kimberly Kid, a $15 000 yearling purchase, won the 61st Kentucky Futurity at Lexington trotting to 1% and 3% lengths. Faber Hanover was runner up in both heats with Singing Sword and Elby Hanover splitting third money. Tom Berry piloted the Allwood Stable entry to a 2:01 4-5 and 2:00 3-5 victory as the leading money‑winning sophomore trotter with $36,374.45 from a $67,485.05 purse.

the Kid Leonard Buck Far Hills N. J Allwood Lexington

Cubs Retain Cavaretta and Shake Coaching Staff

The Chicago Cubs kept Phil Cavaretta on a new one year contract and released coaches Charley Root and Spud Davis. Roy Johnson moved to scouting and Ray Blades remained on the staff. The White Sox signed right handed pitcher Don Johnson from Toronto of the International League.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Phil Cavaretta Cubs Charley Root Spud Davis Roy Johnson Ray Blades St. Louis Cardinal White Sox Don Johnson New York Yankee Toronto

OU Fresh Hold Intrasquad Tilt Attracts 80 Candidates

Pushed by opening day a week away coach Frank Richey stages an intrasquad game this afternoon on the athletic field. Starting for the first team are Don Driscoll Cincinnati Eli Pilya Steubenville Don McBride Columbiana leads the second squad signals.

Bobbitten Frank Richey Richey Don Driscoll Cincinnati Eli Pilya Steubenville Cleveland George Finnen New Lexington Len Gaydar Dick Green Martin's Ferry Paul Bolock Tiltonsville

Royals Grab Series Title

The Montreal Royals won the Little World Series title for the first time since 1946 by defeating Kansas City 7-2 to take the series four games to one. Montreal is the Dodgers farm club, Kansas City a Yankee farm team, in the Brooklyn Dodger organization context.

Kansas City Montreal Royals Royals Brooklyn Dodger New York Yankees Montreal Dodgers

Night of Scores in Three Cities Ringside

In Milwaukee Rocky Castellani beat Ted Olla by outpoint in a ten round match. In Newark Danny GiovANNELLI outpointed Emerson Butcher after eight rounds. In Detroit George Powell defeated Bennie Thomas on points in eight rounds.

Milwaukee Rocky Castellani Cleveland Ted Olla Newark N. J Danny Giovanelli Brooklyn Emerson Butcher Rock Island Ill Detroit George Powell Bennie Thomas Chicago

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