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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1949

Page

8

Dodgers Misstep In World Series Game Four Costs Dodgers

The piece argues the Dodgers erred by starting Don Newcombe in Game Four while trailing 2 1, suggesting Rex Barney or another pitcher could have rested Newcombe for Game Five. It notes Preacher Roe’s injury, Joe Page and Allie Reynolds’ pitching strength, and highlights key performances by Bobby Brown Pepper Martin Gerry Coleman Duke Snider and others, while mentioning Stanford Michigan officiating and Wyoming baseball coach appointment as side notes.

Dodgers Don Newcombe Rex Barney Newcombe Preacher Roe

Hill Leads Findlay to 26-13 Upset Over Fremont Ross

Ohio roundup notes Findlay Trojans shocked unbeaten Fremont Ross 26-13 as 136-pound back Rapid Richard Hill ran for 17 60 and 65 yard TDs. The column highlights other upsets including Middletown over Springfield and Canton McKinley over Lincoln, with mentions of key scorers and multiple games across the state.

Hill Findlay Fremont Ken Davis Columbus Dick Hill Ohio Fremont Ross Fremont Lads Trojans Rapid Richard Goliaths Middletown Toledo Libbey Springfield Toledo Waite Zanesville Newark Tiger Ellison Pilgrims Ellison

Generals Rout Coalton 56-6 in Buckeye League Clash

McArthur High Dominates Coalton 56 to 6 as Jimmy Wortman scores three first quarter touchdowns and Osler Gill and Howell add key scores. The Generals lead 19-0 after one, extend on offense through the third period with a safety and multiple conversions, while Coalton miscues in their end zone seal the win.

McArthur McArthur High Buckeye Coalton Wortman Laverty Osler Nick Gill Blake Coulton Griffith Jim Howell Bob Howell Morgan Generals

Cincinnati Gets New Pro Hockey Team in $3 Million Arena

Cincinnati opens its first pro hockey season with an unnamed Queen City club hosting Indianapolis Caps in the new $3,000,000 Cincinnati Garden arena. Coach Francis King Clancy leads a roster mixing veterans Phil Hergesheimer and Eddie Bush with rookie Gerry McNeil as goalie.

Cincinnati Reds Queen City Indianapolis Capitals St. Louis Pittsburgh Springfield Hershey Cincinnati Garden Montreal Canadiens Francis (King) Clancy Clancy Phil Hergesheimer Chicago Ott Heller Caps Charles Sawyer Philadelphia Washington Indianapolis Cleveland Buffalo Providence New Haven

Detroit Boxer Near Death After Ring Knockout

Detroit lightweight Bussey, 26, was knocked out in the ninth round at Arcadia Roller Rink. Surgeons at St. Mary's Hospital removed a brain clot and reported his condition slightly improved but still critical hours later. Luther Rawlings of Chicago earned a technical knockout as Bussey lay unconscious after a hard left to the jaw.

Detroit Talmadzge Bussey St. Mary's Hospital Bussey Luther Rawlings Chicago Arcadia Boller Rink Herman Spinelli Rawlings

Nick Cullop Quits As Brewers Pilot

Nick Cullop, the American Association's oldest manager by service, resigns as Milwaukee Brewers manager. A former Columbus Red Bird figure, he plans an indefinite future amid coach rumors. Cullop led two Little World Series titles with Columbus in 1943 and Milwaukee in 1945.

Columbus Henry Nick” Cullop American Association Milwaukee Brewers Cullop Columbus Red Bird Brewers Milwaukee

Nelsonville Scorers Lead With 25 Points In Two Games

Nelsonville back Clarence Whitey Tyo leads the SEC League scoring with 25 points after two games, holding a seven point edge over rival challengers from Athens Logan and others. Athens tops team scoring with 69 points while Jackson and Logan each allow 20 points.

Athens Jackson Middleport Eee Eee Logan Nelsonville Eee Gallipolis Eee Wellston Teow Eee Pomeroy TD XP Smith Guthrie Athens Kuhn Logan Robinson Jackson Plants Gallipolis Parkis Athens Saving Log Mungan Middleport Neutzling Athens Ginn Pomeroy Hunley Derr Logan Curry Gallipolis Poether Jackson Frost Athens Widdoes Athens Lucas Wellston Bowyer Mark Logan Tucker Gallipolis Walters Middleport Payne Middleport Clarence Whitey Tyo Nelsonville High NHL Johnny Smith Dick Guthrie Pete Kuhn Kuhn Guthrie Smith Carl Robinson Dave Neutzling Don Payne Bill Joe Johnson Johnson

Machine Shop Kegsers Share 1st in McBee League Tie

Machine Shop Kegsers share the lead with Keysart after two close wins over Offset. Totals show 2354 for Machinists and 2346 for Offset with Wyccoff 508 and Eschenbacher 541 leading losers. Bernard Matheny paced Keysart with 544 as cross-team results shift standings. Plant No 2 extended a six-game win streak by defeating General Plant twice.

Machine Shop Kegsers Keysart Clarence Wyccoff Howard Eschenbacher Doug Hall

Lockland Rolls Over St. Bernard 52 to 6

Lockwood High School beat St. Bernard 52 to 6 in a lopsided game. The report notes Lockwood registered only one first down, late in the third quarter, while long runs and passes produced most touchdowns as Lockwood stays undefeated with four wins.

Cincinnati Lockwood High School St. Bernard Regis Lockwood

Indians win 45th World Series 4-2 over Braves

Sports Mirror Today recalls the Indians triumph in the 1945 World Series with a 4-2 victory against the Boston Braves. It also notes past trades and management moves including Allie Reynolds to New York for Joe Gordon, and historical titles by Baltimore.

Cleveland Indians Boston Braves Cleveland Allie Reynolds New York Joe Gordon

Dayton Defeats Marshall 40 To 23 In Fairfield Stadium

Dayton Flyers exploded for 26 points in the fourth quarter to topple Marshall College 40 to 23 at Fairfield Stadium. Key plays came from Janaszek Saetzler Babione Ka Ne Weaver and Callahan with quarterback Joe Zaleski delivering crisp passing while Marshall scores came from Fieldson Hartley and Heppinstall.

Huntington W. Va Flyers Dayton University Marshall College Fairfield Stadium Joe Zaleski Marshall Dayton Janaszek Saetzler Babione Ka-Ne Weaver Callahan Fieldson Hartley

OU Squad Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Western Reserve

Ohio University braces for Western Reserve as star tailback Jarrin McKenna is doubtful with a torn shoulder muscle after a 34 6 win over Kent State. Quarterback Marco and guard Verne Pyyet also limited with minor injuries as Widdoes notes mental edge may dip. The Redcoats visit Cleveland for the Saturday game.

Ohio University Huddle Reviews Kent State Game

The Athens Quarterback Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the men's gym at Ohio University with Coach Carroll Widdoes and Kermit Blosser speaking on last week's game and Western Reserve scouting. Ed Roberts and Bob Haug share tailback duties with McKenna injured.

Athens Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Kermit Blosser Western Reserve Butler Kent State Boyer McKenna Ed Roberts Bob Haug Kent Haug McKennan Dick Davis Charley Stack Stack Marco Ron van Horn Widdoes

Lakin Boys Industrial School routs Weirton Dunbar 27 to 7

Lakin improves to 2-2 after a decisive victory over Weirton Dunbar High. Austin Drake and Leonard Wilson each scored two touchdowns, with Drake adding long runs of 54 and 47 yards and Wilson 44 and 15 yards. Defensive standouts included Charles Dalton Hurley Smith and Monroe McDowell.

Parkersburg W.va Lakin Boys Industrial School Point Pleasant Weirton Dunbar High Austin Drake Leonard Wilson Lakin Drake Wilson Gene Baytop Dunbar Painter Bayiop Charles Dalton Hurley Smith Monroe McDowell Carl King

Indians win Little World Series 12 2 over Montreal

Indianapolis Indians defeat the Montreal team 12 to 2 to take the Little World Series four games to two. Van Cuyk Podbielan King Lare Himes Lembo Lint Turner work the mound as Montreal’s five pitchers struggle.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Indians Montreal van Cuyk Podbielan King Lare Himes Lembo

Kentucky Pays for Its Grid Rise

Kentucky's football program under Coach Paul Bryant has risen to national prominence. After three years of refitting, the Wildcats rank eighth in the AP poll, four wins this season, with three consecutive conference victories over LSU, Mississippi, and Georgia. The T-attack has produced 162 points in four games, aided by leaders Capt. Harry Ulinski and Dick Holway.

Lexington Kentucky Paul Bryant Associated Press Bryant Maryland Louisiana State Mississippi Georgia Harry Ulinski Dick Holway Wildcats Mississippi Southern

Insect Radiation Shock Prompts World Totem Pole Reframe

A Bikini test medical team member warns that insects absorb far more atomic radiation than humans, suggesting a reversal of evolution ideas. The jokey piece notes Court Street pride, Sam Altman’s parade start, and promotes NYE Chevrolet in Seattle with claims of friendly service and low prices.

Bikini Animal Kingdom Court Street Sam Altman Sam Seattle NYE Chevrolet Company North Court Adv

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