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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

12

Major Leagues Expected To Break Attendance Mark

The 1946 attendance totals show the Major Leagues nearing the record as Labor Day counts rise. New York Yankees lead with 1,970,542 in 53 homes, while Brooklyn at 701,638. St Louis Browns slump at 317,139. Indians beat Browns 3-2, Wynn earns win, Athletics fall to seventh after Philadelphia loss.

Joe Reichler Associated Press National New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Cleveland Indians Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Browns Cleveland Washington Athletics Philadelphia Wynn A’s

Indians Rally to 26 3 Win to Tighten Playoff Race

Indianapolis gains on top contenders after Jack Hallett shines with seven hits allowed and three RBIs as the Indians rout Louisville 26 to 3. Columbus sweeps Toledo to reach a tie for fourth with Minneapolis, while St. Paul halts Minneapolis 10 9 in a travel called game and Milwaukee thumps Kansas City 13 2.

Indianapolis American Association Jack Hallett Indians Louisville Hallett Columbus Toledo Minneapolis Merl Combs St. Paul Saints Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Kansas City

Eastern Stars Oppose Giants In Polo Grounds Showdown

Army stars Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis head a Cadet team rout of the New York Giants in the Tribune Fresh Air Fund game at the Polo Grounds. The event, billed as Blanchard and Davis’s final football appearance, drew 52 000 fans.

NEW York Army Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Polo Grounds Mr. Outside Mr. Inside Eastern College New York Giants National Football League Tribune Fresh Air Fund

Ex Redskins Back Signs With Colts In Pro Football Move

Frank Akins former Washington Redskin fullback signs with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America conference and may face his brother Al Akins who plays fullback for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the opener. Akins, 28, played four years with Washington and was second in rushing in 1945 with 797 yards, 35 behind Steve Van Buren.

Baltimore Frank Akins Washington

Squirrel Season Opens September 13

Charles H. Moore announced the open season on gray and fox squirrels from September 13 to 27 with a daily bag limit of four and possession four after the first day. Sundays barred for hunting. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 1 in 1919, the shortest game in major league history at 51 minutes.

Charles H. Moore NEW York Giants Philadelphia Phillies

Butler Draws 67 Gridders For 1947 Fall Practice

Butler University issued fall football practice invitations to 67 former varsity players led by captain Ott Hurrie Indianapolis center. Sixteen are lettermen forming the backbone of a nine game schedule including five Indiana Intercollegiate Conference and four Mid-American Conference contests. The Bulldogs aim to resume the conference title run under coach Paul Hinkle with rule adherence limiting freshmen. A freshman team will also play four games.

Indianapolis Ind Butler University Paul “Tony” Hinkle Ott Hurrie Bulldogs Hinkle Butler Hurrie Ed Cornelius Ray McLemick Chicago Kurt Kyvik Ft. Wayne Joseph Kavanaugh Robert Hamilton Louisville John Murphy Logansport William Kuntz Knute Dobkins James Kavanaugh William Sylvester Orville Williams Francis Moriarty Tom Sleet Pem Comelius William Kerbox Ball State Ohio University Athens St. Joseph's Wabash Crawfordsville Western Michigan DePauw Western Reserve Valparaiso Cincinnati

Cleveland Club Sued by Fan Over Bleacher Collapse

An Akron beauty parlor operator, Evelyn Brown, filed a 100000 suit in Common Pleas Court against the Cleveland Baseball Co. claiming permanent injuries from temporary bleachers collapsing at League Park during the Navy 11 1945 Rams Packers game. She alleges negligence in erecting stands unable to bear weight with several persons of great weight falling on her.

Cleveland Akron Cleveland Baseball Co Common Pleas League Park Evelyn Brown Navy Cleveland Rams Green Bay Packers Rams

Gallipolis Team Plays Home Games at GSI Field

The Gallipolis based team in the Ohio Valley Softball League uses the GSI field for all home games. Superintendent Dr George R Roberts of Gallipolis State Institute says the field is among the best diamonds in southeastern Ohio and that the games provide amusement for patients. GSI also fields a team that meets local clubs.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley GSI George R. Roberts

Hoey Leaves Richmond Roses for Boston Braves Post

Richmond Ind James J Hoey business manager of the Ohio State League team the Richmond Roses will depart Sept 5 to become assistant to farm director Harry Jenkins of the Boston Braves Austin Brown will take over as business manager after starting the season as a Richmond pitcher and later serving as Hoeys assistant in the front office.

Richmond Ind James J. Hoey Richmond Roses Harry Jenkins Boston Braves Hoey Austin Brown

Stagg Accepts 10 Year Pact With Susquehanna

SELINGSGROVE Pa Amos Alonzo Stagg Sr the 85 year old football coach agreed to a new 10 year contract to work with his son on gridiron strategy at Susquehanna University. He spent 14 years coaching the College of the Pacific in California prior to this.

Selingsgrove Amos Alonzo Stagg Susquehanna University Stagg College of the Pacific California

Poling Named Marshall College Athletics Director

Luther F. Poling, longtime Willoughby Union High School athletics head and Marshall College alumnus, has been appointed director of athletics at Marshall College succeeding the resigning C H McKown. Poling starred in football, basketball and baseball at Marshall, graduating in 1927.

Huntington W. Va Luther F. Poling Willoughby Union High School Cleveland Marshall College Poling Marshall C. H Jackie) McKown

Fish Hooks Man From Cleveland Pt Casual Fishing Accident

Cleveland Indians outfielder George Metkovich nicknamed Cat fish after a Florida fishing trip on the Manatee River. He hooked a catfish that swallowed his hook and while trying to free it one of the fish’s fins pierced his shoe, sidelining him for three weeks. Florida’s oldest track Hialeah set racing from January 16 to March 2, 1948.

Cleveland George Metkovich Manatee Florida George Hialeah

Markets Show Mixed Prices for Eggs Poultry Livestock

The report lists varied rates across eggs poultry and livestock with wholesale and consumer grades. Notable figures include eggs at multiple sizes, butterfat premiums, hogs 22.50 to 27.20 per cwt, cattle prices from 14.00 to 24.00 per hundredweight, and lambs 19.60 to 27.25.

Hemlock retirees after 30 years with Ohio Fuel Gas

Ill health prompts Bray to retire after more than three decades with Ohio Fuel Gas Company. His son Glenn succeeds him. Local notices list visits, illnesses, and family events including trips to Columbus and a state fair.

Hemlock Bray Ohio Fuel Gas Company Glenn Pearl Hoops Elyria Chess Woods Gardner McArtor Alvina Musgrave Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Forrest Dennis Frank Hatfield Spencer Ridge Church P. B. Osenbaugh Jane Tharp Joan Williams Nelsonville Lou Springer Crooksville Wilbur Springer Zanesville William Baughman Lena Stallsmith John Stanley Glouster Bryan Grimes Akron Old W. A. Eayle Dean Haramis Jill Alliance Dennis Joan Tharp New Lexington Tharp New Straitsville School Stephen Hadobas Janis Steubenville Ralph Fitzer Charles Bope Alice Harry Tharp Joseph Olah Kuna Earl Hope Waldo Marshall W. T. Marshall Glenna Williams

Local Families Attend Weddings and Visits Across Ohio

Radcliff and Wellston visitors, including Mrs. Gladys Pierce and Miss Mary Lou Pierce, tour Toledo Col umbus Walbridge and Richland area. Robert Arbaugh wed Flora West in Columbus. Anna Blore, 74, dies in Dayton after illness. Barton family relocates to Wilkesville. multiple relatives visit West Virginia and attend Smith-Jeffers wedding.

R. L. Barton Adelphi Mary Wiseman Wilkesville Barton Vinton Rural School Smith-Jeffers Wellston Everette Webb Columbus Walter Adkins Betty Beulah Alfreda Charlotte West Virginia Ronald Arbaugh Richard Robert Robert Arbaugh Flora West Pearley Arbaugh Vinton Rural High School Anna Blore Dayton L. T. Blore Paul T Robert Burns Gladys Pierc

Classified Ads and Obituary Notes From The Messenger

The page quotes ad submission rules with phone numbers and deadlines, and includes several classifieds for vehicles and lost items. It also features the obituary of Stanley Elvin Howard born June 7 1908 died Aug 16 1947 with biographical details and family references.

Stanley Elvin Howard Lary Howard Oliver C. Howard Phoenix Ariz Millfield Stan Hle Dorothy Riggs Wayne Jesus Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Fiks Lodge Evening Star

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