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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1948

Page

10

Big Nine slips in three games as other leagues clash

The Big Nine posted a 7-3 record against intersectional foes after recent losses. Ohio State and Minnesota each logged two wins, while California crushed Wisconsin and Michigan toppled Oregon. Baseball notes cover Case Stengel potential Yankee role and Vander Meer’s comeback with Cincinnati.

Ohio State Missouri Cal Michigan Oregon Minnesota Washington Nebraska Northwestern UCLA Ilinois Kansas State Purdue Notre Dame

Casey Stengel First Saw Sam and Spahn

New York Yankees name Casey Stengel as manager signing a two year deal. The 57 year old Missouri native known for comedy and keen game insight returns to the majors after five years in the minors and previously piloted Oakland to a Pacific Coast League title.

Stengel New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Boston Braves Bucky Harris Kansas City Yankees Oakland Casey Milwaukee Johnny Sain Warren Spahn Gene Bearden Cleveland Indians Fred Frankhouse Bill Klein Klem Kankakee Maysville Dodgers

Moving Train Receives Live World Series TV Demonstration

The B O Marylander traveled at 80 mph between Washington and New York for the first practical moving train television reception. Signals from stations in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York were received along the trip. Bendix engineers and B and O Railroad staff coordinated the setup.

Washington New York Baltimore Philadelphia Bendix Bendix Radio Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Denison Star Paces Scorers In Big Red rout

Bill Fleitze of Denison led Ohio Conference scorers after a two touchdown game in the 40-6 victory over Beloit. He has 48 points in three games from eight touchdowns. Heidelberg's Paul Miletti is next with 30 points after three tilts. Other top scorers include Slemm er with 11 points from a field goal and TD, and Phillips of Denison leading in extra points with 10.

Columbus Bill Fleitze Denison Big Red Ohio Beloit Wis Granville Great Capital Paul Miletti Heidelberg Slemmmer Phillips Baugh Wilmington Cipriano Moran John Carroll Rutherford Marietta Boudreau Rupp Devine Heck Jacobs Ohio Northern Ohio Wesleyan Little Ken State Miller Shula Taseff Zarbaugh Otterbein

Butler Faces Washington U Cubs in Homecoming Bowl

Indianapolis May IND Washington University Cubs visit Butler University Bulldogs for the homecoming game at the Butler Bowl Saturday at 2 p m. Washington University, a four time Missouri Valley champion, comes in undefeated after wins over Missouri School of Mines and Carnegie Tech.

Indianapolis Ind Washington University St. Louis Cubs Butler University Bulldogs Washington Missouri School of Mines Carnegie Tech Washburn Bulldog Evansville Western Reserve Bulldogs Jim Warrenburg Curtis Kyvik Fort Wayne Francis Moriarty Flavian Weidekamp Don Hinkle Ott Hurrle Hinkle Red Cats

Indians Players Map Winter Plans After World Series

Cleveland stars including Bob Lemon Walt Judnich Steve Gromek and Bob Kennedy plan off season activities from coaching and business ventures to acting and broadcasting. Satchel Paige aims to throw during barnstorming while Bob Feller eyes a final homecoming game in Louisiana. Others seek hunting fishing college work or new careers in Milwaukee El Salvador Miami Oregon and New Jersey with several glamour figures pursuing film projections.

Cleveland Roger Hammerstrand Walt Judnich Johnny Berardino Sam Zoldak Braves Bob Sturgeon Bob Hogue al Lyons Clyde Shoun Ernie White Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Steve Gromek Bob Kennedy Lemon Tadnich Fornians Gromek Kennedy Detroit Satchel Paige Hans Wagner Bob Feller van Meter Joe Gordon Eugene Ore Ken Keltner Milwaukee al Rosen Miami

Gallia Academy eyes Middleport test as coach notes mindset

Gallia Academy trains for a Friday night clash with Middleport focusing on mental readiness. Don Payne of Middleport is a key threat while Gallia’s running game may adapt. Also mentions Blue Imps reserves at Wellston and team lineup tweaks for Pomeroy.

Johnny Berardino Hollywood Lou Boudreau lUniversal-International Pictures Corp Gene Pearden Bearden Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils Jim Halderman Middleport Halderman Athens Don Payne Yellow Jackets Blue Devils Blue Imps Gallia Academy High School Wellston Pomeroy Herndon Wilkes Panther Dick Young Paul Ginn Nelsonville

Indians Set World Series Record With Double Plays

The Cleveland Indians set a World Series record by turning nine double plays in the six game conquest of the Boston Braves. This feat surpasses the Giants’ nine double plays against the Yankees in the 1923 fall classic.

Phils Stengel Giants Yankees Casey Braves NEW York Cleveland Indians Boston Braves Indians New York Giants New York Yankees

Sarkisian Named Lineman of Week in AP Poll

Northwestern captain and center Alex Sarkisian, 215 pounds, earned the collegiate football lineman of the week after playing all 60 minutes in the 1914 victory over Minnesota. The AP poll also lists weekly nominations for ends guards centers and tackles across several schools.

New York Alex Sarkisian Northwestern Associated Press Sarkisian Minnesota N.W Gophers Cassell Cornell Tamburino Penn State Grant Army Kissell Bednarik Pennsylvania Harris Texas Dworsky Michigan Perrik Woodard Iowa Fuchs Missouri

Redskins Have Alumni Staff

Washington Redskins announce an all-alumni coaching staff led by head coach Glen Turk Edwards who began as line coach in 1940 and took over as head coach in 1946. End coach Wayne Millner, backfield coach Wilbur Moore, and Edwards are noted for prior All-American honors and NFL records.

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Mckenna Among Top Ball Carriers in MA

Statistics from the first round of Mid-American Conference football show top ball carriers, led by players from unbeaten Western Michigan, Cincinnati, and Miami. Miami’s Hal Paul has two touchdown catches from Olix, while Vid Miller of Miami leads MAC conversion artists with seven straight successful placements at Reserve.

Mckenna Ball Carriers Miami Hal Paul Olix Vid Miller

QB Club to Meet at Ohio University Gym

The Athens Quarterback Club will meet Wednesday at 7:80 p.m. in the men's gym at Ohio University, according to today's announcement.

Athens Ohio University

Conference football passing and rushing leaders noted

Miami is led by Me Olix with 172 passing yards in the game. Cincinnati’s Tom O Malley completed six of 10 for SS yards. Western Reserve’s Jim Mahon and Adrian Castillo posted 14 of 36 for 197 yards and 9 of 18 for 98 respectively in three conference games. Top rushers include Jim Dougherty Cincinnati with 10 carries for 56 yards and a 56 yard TD, Jim McKenna Ohio with 79 yards on 14 carries, and Bob White Western Michigan with 69 yards on nine carries. Other standouts include Les Iratton Western Michigan, Les Esary and Ken Smock Butler, Howard Bellemah Cincinnati, Paul Shoults and Sam Wippel Miami. Only player in the conference

Miami Me Olix Cincinnat Tom O'Malley Onion Western Reserve Jim Mahon Adrian Castillo Reserve Jim Dougherty Cincinnati Ohio U Jim McKenna Ohio Bob White Western Michigan Les Iratton Les Esary Ken Smock Butler Howard Bellemah Paul Shoults Sam Wippel

Country Club Dinner Marks Athens Banquet Night

The annual membership banquet at Athens Country Club closes golf activities for the week while the pro shop stays open until November 1 and locker rooms remain available through November. The event begins at 6 30 p m with trophies and films from the Columbus Invitational and Southeastern tournament in Chillicothe. Trophies include SEC team members Don Finsterwald Roger Pedigo B T Grover Dr Robbin Gardner Art Smith George Rutkoskie Don Ferguson Roy Paynter William Stiffler William Bruggner holes in one Byron Wolfe Harry Beckley Harold Parsons Don Finsterwald Fred McKay president s cup Dr Gardner club champion Art Smith runnerup Roger Pedigo consolation winner George Rutkoskie runnerup Ed Algeo first flight winner Lt Skinner runnerup Kermit Blosser second flight winner Ben Roberts runnerup John Parfitt third flight winner Al Carpenter runnerup Lew Roberts.

Athens Country Club Chillicothe SEC Don Finsterwald Roger Pedigo B. T. Grover Robbin Gardner Art Smith George Rutkoskie Don Ferguson Roy Paynter William Stiffler William Bruggner Byron Wolfe Harry Beckley Harold Parsons Fred McKay Dr Gardner George

Glouster Junior High Eyes Mechanicsburg Clash at Stadium

The Glouster Junior High football team will host Mechanicsburg Junior High in Glouster Stadium on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The contest sets a key early season test for both squads.

Glouster Mechanicsburg Junior High

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