Dodgers Split Doubleheaders Draw Fire From Fans
The Dodgers continue a labor day morning game at Ebbets Field drawing 40 000 fans despite a policy to split doubleheaders and boost gate receipts. The practice, revived after Memorial Day, faces protest from players and questions over league rulings and ticket sales practices.
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Swearingen Quits Coach Post at The Plains High
Fred Swearingen, longtime athletic coach at The Plains High School, resigns to take a job with Banks' Sport Shop. The Plains School Board accepted the resignation as they seek a new coach before the season opener at Nelsonville. Swearingen, a Troy High and Ohio University graduate, will also officiate for the Athens District of the Southeastern Ohio Officials Association this fall.
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Local Golf Card Heavy This Week at Athens Country Club
Semi final matches are set this weekend at the Athens Country Club to decide finalists for the championship. Pro Bob Littler notes Dr. Robbin Gardner faces Woody Wyant in one match while defending champion Don Finsterwald meets Dr. L. E. Butts in another.
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Paul Dean
Ray Barron
Carl Clifford
Don Ferguson
Clint Chadwock
Paul Ullmark
H. F E. Miller
R. F E. Cavenee
Steve Wilson
Harry Beckley
Roy Paynter
Charles O’bleness
John Swanson
Littler
Wren Elected to Head Athens District Officials Group
Bob Wren, Athens High School assistant coach, was elected president of the Athens District of the Southeastern Ohio Officials Association at a OU meeting with 45 members. Byron Eby and Bill Sheskey were named vice president and secretary treasurer as the new body expands to include Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs and Vinton counties and mandates attendance at four football and four basketball meetings.
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Nelsonville
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Charles Ogg
Jack Rhoades
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Trish” Krieger
National Rules Committee
Yesterday's Results Night Game Highlights
Washington and Philadelphia clash with Washington scoring seven runs in the night game while Philadelphia adds four. St Louis loses to Cleveland in a low scoring contest as pitchers dominate. American Association notes Columbus, Toledo, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, Kansas City, St Paul, and Minneapolis results summarized.
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Baseball Schedule for Tuesday Today
In the American League New York visits Boston with two games, Washington plays Philadelphia, and Chicago visits Cleveland in two contests including twilight and night editions. In the National League St Louis goes to Chicago and Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh with a night game.
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Olasin Stars as Athens Vets Finish Strong in HVL Season
Mike Olasin led the Athens Vets with a .509 average after 53 plate appearances, driving in 22 runs and collecting six doubles and three home runs. The club finished 14 wins in 19 games, placing second in the Hocking Valley League, with Jay Ingall and Bob Wakefield contributing five and four wins respectively.
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Boxing results and foot ball highlights from across the nation
Boxers Billy Fox and Colin Chaney scored knockouts in Allentown Philadelphia and Chicago while Steve Kronis and Rusty Payne won decisions in Salem and Los Angeles. Jerry McSwain stopped John Donnelly in San Jose. Brooklyn notes Dodger football stars Dobbs and Judd were eliminated in Tulsa four ball semi finals.
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Tulsa
Ohio University Bobcats Begin 1947 Football Prep Under Wise
Ohio University opens fall practice with coach Harold Wise and a T formation focus. About 74 Huskies on hand include 13 lettermen and 30 freshmen. equipment issued, skull session held, and two plays introduced daily ahead of Saturday scrimmage. Remaining squads include King Brady and Ralph Sayre among backfield veterans.
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Comets Split With Rogers In Twin Bill Victory
Sunnyside Comets salvaged their 29th win by defeating Roger's Jeweler nine 6-2 in Huntington after dropping opener 5-2. Ira Barnett gave up 10 hits in game one, Cliff Stalnaker pitched a one hitter in game two, and a seventh inning triple play highlighted the day. The team heads to the Tri-State tourney in Huntington facing Ceredo Bank next Wednesday at 7 15 p.m.
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Indians Rally Beats Browns 3-2 Behind Fleming’s Key Hit
Les Fleming doubled and singled driving in two runs as the Indians edged the Browns 3-2. Fleming delivered a clutch triple and single to pace the offense and secure the win.
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