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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1949

Page

8

Pirates Edge Cardinals in Nightcap to Halt Cards’ Streak

In a split twin bill, the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a four run deficit to beat St. Louis 5 to 4 in the 10th inning, while the Cardinals won the opener 9 to 1 behind Murry Dickson. Eddie Dyer gambled on Red Munger to slow the Pirates but misfired as Pittsburgh rallied late. The Yankees clung to a slim lead as Vic Raschi won his 18th, and Detroit surged with a nine of ten run. Coal Town won the Washington Park handicap, chalking up his 12th win in 13 starts.

Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Buccaneers St. Louisians Cardinals Murry Dickson Cardinal St. Louis Eddie Dyer Cincinnati Reds Red Munger Bucs Pittsburgh Munger New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Vic Raschi Athletics Coaltown Calumet Farm Pride of Washington Park

Boudreau Remains Hopeful Indians Will Retain Pennant

Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau remains hopeful the Indians can win the pennant as they head on a road trip to Detroit after a doubleheader sweep of Chicago. The club narrowed the gap on top rival New York and slipped a bit to Boston while home stand gains included four home runs led by Kennedy Keltner Doby.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Detroit Tribe Chicago White Sox New York Boston Yankees Tribesmen Boudreau

Pancho Gonzales Wins Dramatic US Championship Final

Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles, 21, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ted Schroeder 16-18 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 in the U S national final before 13 000 fans in Forest Hills The victory may hasten his move toward the professional ranks Jack Kramer and Bob Riggs watched closely Hoping for fresh blood on the pro tour next year Margaret Osborne DuPont defended the women's title by defeating Doris Hart 6-4 6-1 and Gil Hall captured the veterans crown by beating Wilmer Allison 6-3 6-2.

Pancho Ted Schroeder la Crescenta Calif Jack Kramer Bobby Riggs U.S Margaret Osborne DuPont Wilmington Dela Doris Hart Jacksonville Fla Gil Hall New York Wilmer Allison Austin Tex

Boxing card results across multiple cities

Boxers Jimmy Flood outpointed Danny Ruggerio in New York. Roy Carter stopped Rudy Turner in New York. Corky Gonzales defeated Eddie Marotta in Denver. Sandy Saddler beat Harold Dade in Chicago. Don Mogard outpointed Paddy Slavin in Belfast. Irish Bob Murphy stopped Ike Patton in San Diego.

New York Jimmy Flood Danny Ruggerio Yonkers N. Y Roy Carter Rudy Turner Buffalo Denver Corky Gonzales Eddie Marotta Cleveland Chicago Sandy Saddler Harold Dade Belfast Don Mogard Paterson N. d Paddy Slavin Ireland San Diego Bob Murphy Ike Patton Los Angeles

Syracuse Stretches Winning Streak To 18 In OVA Finale

Syracuse beat Racine 3-2 to extend its win streak to 18 as rain halted a second game with a 2-2 tie. Twin Cities and Point Pleasant were washed out twice, Gallipolis won both against Reedsville, giving Bees second place and leaving Racine tied for third. Henry Clatworthy edged Bill Williams in a photo finish for batting honors.

Syracuse Ohio Valley Association Racine Maroons Twin Cities Point Pleasant Gallipolis Reedsville Bees Henry Clatworthy Bill Williams Clatworthy Williams Charles Norris Russell Grimm Don Powell Frank Valentine Johnny Lee Lee Valentine Lyle Balderson Spencer Powell Hornets Bill Robinson Pete Gardner Charles Chambers Haggerty Bill Hubbard Hubbard Vic Hager Leo Valentine Louie Sauer Emilie Thomas

Marathon baseball results across leagues and associations

Recap of American League and National League games, including Chicago versus Cleveland, St Louis against Detroit, New York versus Philadelphia, Brooklyn versus Boston, Washington versus Milwaukee, and Chicago versus Cleveland. Also notes American Association standings with Minneapolis and St Paul, plus Syracuse and Gallipolis in key matchups and rain interruptions.

Basketball Schedule With Night and Day Matchups

The schedule lists Boston at Brooklyn a 7 30 p m with Voiselle 6 5 facing Newcombe 14 6 and Philadelphia at New York two games at 12 30 p m and 2 30 p m featuring Roberts 14 12 and Borowy 12 9 versus Jones 11 10 and Kennedy 11 10. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7 30 p m Fox 5 14 vs Walsh 1 2. Other games include Louisville at Toledo Columbus at Indianapolis Minneapolis at St Paul and Kansas City at Milwaukee all night.

W. L. Pet St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Ween Boston New York Wee Nee Pittsburgh Meen Ween Cincinnati Premehinoesail Chicago Eee Ee Ewes New York Boston Ee Ewe Cleveland Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo Cincinnati Vander Meer Erantz Howell Schmitz Owen Philadelphia Heintzelman Konstanty Seminick Hartung Behrman Zabala Kennedy Jones Yvars Ceitbteta Meyer Lopata Koslo Mueller Pittsburgh Dickson Poat Masi Munger Garagiola Werle Chambers Lombardi McCullough Staley Wilks D. Rice American Association St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Voiselle Newcombe Roberts Borowy Fox Walsh

Baseball Leaderboard Snapshot From Early Season Claims

Williams of Boston leads batting with 353 and runs with 134. Stephens of Boston has 145 RBIs while Williams also tops hits with 176 alongside Mitchell of Cleveland at 170. Kell and Williams share 35 doubles. Williams hits 19 home runs and Dillinger 16 stolen bases lead, with Kinder of Boston 185 innings pitched and 783 strikeouts by Trucks of Detroit listed.

Williams Boston Stephens Mitchell Cleveland Kell Detroit Dillinger St. Louis Kinder Trucks

Phillies top Giants 9-7 on Ennis ninth inning hit

Del Ennis led Philadelphia with four hits including a homer as the Phillies beat New York 9-7 in the first game. In the nightcap, Ennis added a homer and four hits in a 4-2 Phillies win. Freddie Hutchinson and Art Houtteman matched strong pitching for Detroit as they swept the Browns 4-0 and 2-1 with shutout and six hit effort.

del Ennis Phillies New York Freddie Hutchinson Art Houtteman Tigers Browns Hutchinson Houtteman

Baseball Scores From Early Season Matchups

The standings show multiple results including Washington 3 over New York 2 and Boston 4 over Philadelphia 2. Other games feature Cleveland 5 to St. Louis 0 Detroit 5 Chicago 4 and Brooklyn 6 New York 2. Chicago 11 Pittsburgh 7 plus St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 4 and Philadelphia 9 Boston 8.

Sports Mirror Today Recaps Past Big Matches

A digest of historic sports results lists United States Davis Cup sweep over Australia. It recalls 3 years ago Browns 44 0 over Miami in the AAFC opener. Five years back Cardinals 2 1 Cubs. ten years ago Giants 21 0 College Stars at Polo Grounds. Nearby baseball scores show Columbus 3 Louisville 2 Toledo 6 Indianapolis 2 Milwaukee 5 Kansas City 2 with Minneapolis at St Paul rained out.

United States Australia Cleveland Browns Miami St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs New York Professional Football Giants College Stars Polo Grounds

Eagles capture second straight Hocking Valley title in playoff win

Nelsonville Eagles beat Albany 12 to 5 to clinch their second consecutive league crown in a best of play, finishing the regular season 12 2 before rain halted the game in the sixth. Mark Brooker and Sam Jenkins powered the offense with three extra base hits each while Edgar Jones earned his 15th win.

Nelsonville Eagles Albany Panthers The Weatherman Eagles Nelsonville Mark Brooker Sam Jenkins Albany Dick Macaki Tom Oldfield Brooker Jenkins Eagle Wayne Hutchison Macak Brooke Panthers Edgar Jones Hocking Valley League Pet Nap Mindanao Athens Merchants New Marshfield Logan VFW Glouster Heeeee Athens Ec A Ar Ales Ocepes Aceen cc

Panthers Fall Short as Nelsonville Takes Third Meeting

In a rain shortened clash at home, Nelsonville scored five runs aided by Panthers miscues after a two run opening by Dane and Kowalczyk. Farley and Gibbs led with hits and triples, while Neutzling Enlow and Kowalczyk added power as the Eagles held on for the win.

Paul Farley Macak Ted Neutzling Arthur Enlow Panthers Farley Rodney Gibbs Brooker Marv Knowlton Escue Nelsonville Albany Enlow Neutzling Kowalczyk Watson Sense O ' Gibbs Lostivel Neens Oldfield Knowlton HO Barstow M. Brooker Een Champ Dane Ann Hutchison E—Neutzling RBI Winigman Jenkins Gibbs Kostival Jones SO —Macak

Bobcats Focus On Pass Game As Ohio Team Prepares For WVU Opener

Ohio University gridders enter their second week of practice in anticipation of the September 24 opener with West Virginia. Injured players Jim McKenna Ed Roberts and Ralph Barrows remain out while Jim Umstead Ed Sudnick and Tony DiBaggio return to action. Practice emphasized pass offense and defense with timing drills and new plays. Art Gudde reported for morning workouts as both sessions concluded with 45 minutes of organized plays.

Ohio University West Virginia Jim Umstead Ed Sudnick Tony DiBaggio Jim McKenna Ed Roberts Ralph Barrows Art Gudde

Racine Maroons to Meet Old-Timers Next Sunday

The Racine Maroons of the Ohio Valley Association will play the Racine Old-Timers club next Sunday at 2 30 p m in Racine.

Racine Racine Maroons Ohio Valley. Association Racine Old-Timers Club

FCC clamps down on radio giveaways and public interest tips

Bill Nye laments FCC actions limiting contests like Double or Nothing and Stop the Music, then urges citizens to engage with city council. The piece ends with a broad safety message to watch one’s steps on crowded highways.

Federal Communications Commission

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