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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1949

Page

17

Browns Favor Ohio State Gridders as Roster Core

Coach Paul Brown continues to favor Ohio State trained players in his Cleveland Browns squad while evaluating potential pre season experiments. Notable Buckeyes linked to Brown include Les Horvath who stayed with the Browns after trying out, and ex Buckeyes released include Dean Sensabaugher Mike Cannovino and Dave Templeton. The story notes strong rival efforts and a looming question about whether the Browns can be beaten this season.

Paul Brown Ohio State Cleveland Browns Brown Les Horvath Browns Los Angeles Rams Buckeyes Dean Sensabaugher Mike Cannovino Dave Templeton

Athens Entrants Qualify In Caddie Tournament

Athens players advance as the fourth National Caddie Championship begins at Ohio State University. Gene Charney and Jack Algeo face strong teen opponents as match play opens, with qualifier scores and rounds listed. Don Finsterwald of Athens is eliminated in the National Amateur by Ken Rogers after a late rally.

Columbus Athens Ohio State University Gene Charney Wilson Mobley Chapmanville W.va Jack Algeo James Mitrione Hamilton, C Mitrione Algeo Charney Rochester N.Y Don Finsterwald Ohio Ken Rogers Hollywood Calif Ohio University Parkersburg W. Va Rogers Finsterwald Finsterw

Injuries Strike AHS Squad Brightens Defense Scrimmage

Athens High footballers complete 16 days of practice with 19 sessions planned. Injuries limit Guthrie and Smith while Frost and Cabeen push for roles. Parkis and Widdoes compete for ball carrying and quarterback duties as tackle depth grows under Coach Lackey.

Athens High Bulldogs Harry Lackey AHL Dick Guthrie Jack Glass Johnny Smith Frank Hooper Guthrie Virgil Frost Smith Lackey Frost Nick Parkis Dick Widdoes Columbus North John Blair George Goode George Cabeen Cabeen Goode Ronnie Cox Kim Brooks Frank Watkins Phil Nye Dan Whitehouse Whitey Gibbs

Indians Rally In 14-Inning Win To Extend Overtime Streak

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 7 to 6 in 14 innings to stretch its overtime win streak to 16. Jim Hegan homered as Al Benton and Bob Schantz pitched well. Lou Brissie outdueled Early Wynn in game two, though the A’s won 2 to 1. The Indians gain a half game on the Yankees while St Louis and Boston narrow their margins.

Cleveland Tribe Philadelphia Athletics Indians New York Yankees St. Louis Bombers Boston Jim Hegan al Benton A’s Bob Schantz Schantz Early Wynn Brissie Wynn Mer Vale Sam Chapman Bob Kennedy Pete Sude Philadelphia AB Rho Toast Waitin Fox Asoak Chapman Ct Suder Astroth Davis Mitchell If Saacesne Vernon Fanna X-Gordon Doby Ef Wrees Boudreau Keltner Kennedy Uge Nenteosnnene Garcia P Ey

Cards Have Lot of Respect For Dodgers, Dyer Says

Philadelphia report quotes Eddie Dyer about the St Louis Cardinals home stronghold 18 of 28 remaining games at home and a 11 19 mark versus Brooklyn. He notes George Munger ready to return and praises Howie Pollet Max Lanier and the pitching staff while predicting a tight pennant race.

Philadelphia Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Dyer Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers George Munger Boston Howie Pollet Dyer Munger Max Lanier Pollet Munger Lanier Braves

Golf legends and results across decades

Sports mirror highlights past golf and baseball milestones. A year ago Gene Dahlbender eliminated defending champion Robert Riegel in the National Amateur. Three years ago Patty Berg won the women's National Open 5 and 4 over Betty Jameson. Five years prior Bobby Doerr left the Red Sox for the Army. Ten years ago Paul Bunyan won the Westchester Open with a 283 for the fifth time.

Gene Dahlbender Robert Skee) Riegel Patty Berg Betty Jameson Bobby Doer Boston Red Sox Army Paul Bunyan

Marietta Has 32 Out for Football

Marietta College opened practice as coach Mickey Glad welcomed 32 grid candidates for an eight game schedule starting September 17. The Pioneers meet West Liberty in neutral Martins Ferry and play weekly through November 5 ending with Carnegie Tech at Marietta. Ten expect later reportees will bring the squad to about the 1948 size.

Marietta Mickey Glad Marietta College Pioneers West Liberty Martins Ferry Carnegie Tech

NRA Tourney This Weekend

Washington D C celebrates as Arthur Cook defends his American title at the NRA 65th National Rifle Championships held at Camp Dodge Iowa. The 21 year old Olympic champion faces 250 top sharpshooters in an eight match 2000 point course including 11 regional champions and 42 state title holders. Noted rivals include Robert Perkins Dave Carlson Donald Mercer John Kelly Robert Sinclaire and Ralph Travis among others from Fresno New Haven Fort Worth Palm Beach Waterloo and more.

Washington D. C Arthur Cook National Rifle Association Camp Dodge Iowa United States Mississippi River Cook Robert Perkins Fresno Calif Dave Carlson New Haven

Yesterday's Results in Major League Baseball Scores

Detailed box scores show multiple games across the American and National Leagues with Philadelphia Cleveland New York St Louis Washington Chicago Boston Detroit Pittsburgh New York and Chicago results. Notable tallies include Milwaukee and Indianapolis in the American Association standings and rain delays affecting St Louis at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Brooklyn.

Robinson Brooklyn Reese Ennis Philadelphia Hatton Cincinnati Musial St. Louis Kiner Pittsburgh Wilks Spahn Boston

Baseball nightly schedule with multiple matchups across leagues

Night games feature New York at St. Louis and St. Louis at Philadelphia while Boston faces Detroit and Philadelphia plays Cleveland. Other pairings include Washington at Chicago Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York A eehete meets Boston Lade faces Spahn St Louis visits Philadelphia Indianapolis plays Columbus Milwaukee hosts St Paul Kansas City at Minneapolis Toledo against Louisville all night games listed.

L. T St Louis Brooklyn I'S Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago St. Louis Washi Md St. Paul Indianapolis SOG Milwaukee Louisville ATL Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Toledo ,Nee Ewe American Association Toledo

Baseball Stat Leaders and Batting Honors Listed

The record lists top players by team in runs batted in hits doubles and home runs with Robinson Brooklyn leading in several categories. Williams Boston shows prominent totals in runs and hits while Kell Detroit and Mitchell Cleveland appear in doubles and other categories.

Williams Boston Stephens Mitchell Cleveland Kell Detroit

Cincinnati Legion Wallops Atlanta in Little World Series

Cincinnati's American Legion junior baseball team routed Atlanta 16 to 7 in game two of the Little World Series. Cincinnati broke ahead with a power surge and maintained control until Earl Hemberger yielded in the seventh inning after carrying a no-hitter through four frames.

Omaha Cincinnati American Legion Atlanta Earl Hemberger

Giants rout Pirates as Thompson and Thomson power offense

Hank Thompson and Bobby Thomson each homered doubled and added two singles as the Giants routed the Pirates 12 to 5. Pitcher Al Benton held the A's scoreless in relief, earning a 7 to 6 decision for Cleveland.

Hank Thompson Bobby Thomson Giants Pirates al Benton Tndians

Saints Chase AA lead as skirmish for first tightens

In the American Association race St Paul holds a 3 1/2 game edge over Indianapolis with 11 days left. Hank Schenz drove in Karl Naylor in the 12th inning to beat Milwaukee 4 3. Mel Queen won his 20th as Indianapolis beat Columbus 8 5 amid six Indian errors. Toledo topped Louisville 12 6 and Kansas City beat Minneapolis 7 6 on Jim Delsing’s bases loaded RBI single.

Associated Proas St. Paul Indianapolis Saints Milwaukee Hank Schenz Karl Naylor Apostles Mel Queen Columbus Queen Indians Toledo Walt Nothce Mud Hens Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Jim Delsing Blues Millers

OU Drills Move Along In Early Fall Practice

OU football practice progresses through two sessions directed by Coach Carroll Widdoes. Several veterans are sidelined by injuries including Ralph Barrows and Tony DiBaggio, while Ed Sudnick trains lightly. Scrimmage remains scheduled for Saturday as the squad runs seven plays with mixed running and passing.

Ohio UA Carroll Widdoes Widdows Ralph Barrows Tony DiBaggio Ed Sudnick Widdoes

Boxing results from Worcester and Oakland card

In Worcester Thomas Beato defeated Timothy Hayes on points over ten rounds. In Oakland Beau Jack outpointed Johnny Conzalves over ten rounds for a clear decision.

Worcester Mass Thomas Beato San Domingo Timothy Buddy) Hayes Boston Oakland Calif Beau Jack New York Johnny Conzalves

Grove tops list of 300-win pitchers with 680 percent

Robert Lefty Grove recorded the highest pitching percentage among Major League pitchers who won more than 300 games, posting an impressive 680.

Robert Lefty) Grove

Detroit Tigers Purchase Richmond Robins Franchise

The Detroit Tigers bought the Richmond Robins baseball club of the Close Ohio-Indiana League for $1 and added it to its farm system. The sale allows Richmond backers to buy the franchise back at the same price, with the arrangement to take effect next year and Richmond president Frank Jessup expected to remain as president.

Richmond Ind Detroit Tigers Richmond Robins Frank Jessup

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