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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

9

Middle Atlantic League 25th Anniversary Book Highlights Oldest Class C Circuit

The souvenir booklet for the Middle Atlantic Base ball League marks its 25th anniversary. It lists 300 pages of stats and features headed by Elmer Daily since 1925, notes former franchises from Dayton to Canton, and recalls pennant wins by Zanesville and Johnstown. It also mentions Bert Grimm and other players, WVU football comments by Dud DeGroot and Roughhouse Johnny Marinee’s return to hockey.

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Standings and results from the National and American Leagues

Baseball results for yesterday across the National League and American Association show Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, and New York with varied scores and RBI totals. Notable games include wins and losses for Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and other clubs as rain affected schedule interactions.

National League Incinnati Ftsburgh Fox Blackwell Howell Pramesa Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Walsh Dickson Masshenge Brooklyn Reese Sans Hansen Association New York Borowy Simmons Ste Minneapolis Westrum American Association Toledo Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Fain

Boston at New York and other league games report

Several 7:30 p.m. starts across the majors with Boston at New York amid pitching matchups Kinder against Reynolds and Don Newcombe for Brooklyn. Giants clout a three run homer to lead St Louis in Chicago with Kellner and Wight starting. Cleveland visits Detroit while Peller opposes Trucks in pitching matchups and Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh as dry games fill schedules nationally.

Boston New York Kinder Reynolds Wes Westrum Washington Don Newcombe Peller Trucks Dodgers Brooklyn Eithin St. Louis Bickford Banta Cincinnati Pittsburgh Lively Chambers Chicago Ea Va American Association Columbus Toledo Touravile St. Paul Kansas City Tigers Detroit Indians Tribe Bengals Virgil “Pire Lew Boudreau Bob Feller Earl Wann Boudreau Wynn Philadelphia Feller Cleveland Boston Weed Sox Reed Yankees Moston Dann Fenway Park Ted Sox

Murray City Caps HVL Title in 1949 season summary

Murray City caps win HVL title as top teams like Columbus and Southern Ohio Blue flock to the league standings. The article lists standout players with stats in batting, runs, doubles, triples, and stolen bases, including Williams Boston Mitchell Cleveland Robinson Brooklyn and Dillinger St. Louis, and notes a broad mix of local and regional teams and competitions in 1940s era baseball and dog hunting championships.

Dillinger St. Louis Petching—Kinder Boston Trucks Detroit Robinson Brooklyn Murray City Siatclub Hocking Valley Fecenty Columbus Southern Ohio Nelsonvile Pai Yale Nelsonville Poston Fae Rage Nelsonville Strching Enrat Steiceours Newcombe River Warren Dupler Glen Bek Zies Bi" McDonald Calvin Hagel Kenton Dale Swyers Gutfelders John American Reeve Robinton Hatton Cincinnati En ‘Ls Philadelphia

Redmen To Be Road Eleven At Rio Grande College

Rio Grande College will play all football games away due to limited locker facilities and poor field conditions. Opening vs Ashland C Tege is set for Oak Hill at 8 pm on September 17, while homecoming vs Wilmington moves to Gallia Academy Thigh School Field at pm. Detroit Tech game on October 29 will be at Jackson High Field at pm.

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Embattled OU squad scrimmages Detroit for two games

The Oklahoma team faces Detroit in a two game scrimmage set keying a push for rhythm and scoring punch. Veterans and new faces work at the 20 yard line to sharpen offensive passes while defensive reactions are tested against varied formations.

Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Dia Reason Vic Polosky Hobcats Ned SEC

Beulah Opens On Saturday at Delaware Ohio Racecourse

Beulah Park reopens for a 24 day meeting with renewed facilities including resurfaced racing strip a new clubhouse veranda and expanded stabling to 718 stalls. Gale Osborne leads a stable of 20 horses as Darby Park rivals bring Floyd Schultz Gowin and Job Dean Jessop who later became national riding champion in 1945.

Beulah’ Park Little Brown Delaware O. Paces Beulah Park Beulah

Carnival TPs On Sale At Ohio League Stadium

Ohio League football carnival tickets go on sale at Athens High School and Banks Sport Shop. AHS Principal Oliver Wood announced the sale today.

Ohio University Athens” High School Banks Sport Shop AHS Oliver Wood

West Virginia Unveils QB Plans as Walthall Returns

WVU faces quarterback changes with Walthall back from injury and DeGroot sidelined. Jettin' Jimmy DeGroot remains a passing threat, while Billy Allen and Len Bellas provide support. The Mountaineers, led by Walthall, aim to improve passing and running game as Morgantown roster reshapes for 1960.

New York Fred Cialit Therok Groot West Virginia Greenbrier Mountaineers James Henry Walthall William Burke Allen Jettin Jimmy Fenemy Walthall Princeton Flash Parkersburg Billy Allen Billy Wakerhall Allen Dick Loring Morgantown Tittle Mountainere Fullack Len Bellas

Bronco Coach Optimistic About 194? Western Michigan Squad

Western Michigan College football coach John W. Gill says optimism runs high as about 50 players report for early practice and three more join soon. He expects a strong toward a successful Mid-American Conference season, with key linemen and backs returning from injuries, while some players shift sports or face possible replacements.

Salamazoo Mich Western Michigan College John W. Gill Broncos Bronco Lee Steinhardt Tulback Hae Bruce Seliers Elkhart Ind Robert White Yea Gill

Mogus Signs With Warriors In Latest NBA Move

Youngstown native Leo Mogus a 6 foot 4 veteran who played for the Indianapolis Jets last season sent his signed contract to the Philadelphia Warriors of the NBA Mogus averaged 15.9 points last year He is the fourth new player signed by the Warriors joining Vern Gardner Nelson Babb and John Payak from Utah Temple and Bowling Green respectively.

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Grid Clinic Slated Here Next Sunday

Football followers are invited along with officials coaches and players to the annual football clinic next Sunday in Ohio University’s gym. The program will be shared by coaches Carroll Windsor and Howard Brinker and Krieger, an official recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding officials. A member of the Intercollegiate Football Association committee, Krieger will discuss the 1949 season. Changes have been made, according to SPO secretary treasurer Jack ... district view presidents head six districts Athens Portsmouth Huntington Marietta Lancaster Tipicame.

Ohio SO. Othicals Onto U's Carroll Windoee Howard Brinker Ant Ee Trish Krieger F ‘Aation Intercollegiate Football Association SPO Alm Jack Pm Widoes Brine Dstricts Athens Portamouth Honton Marietta Lancaster Tplticaine

Browner Tops Chicago Sox 3-4 At Aqueduct

Browner clinched a win over the Chicago Sox at Aqueduct in a 3 to 4 contest. The result showcased Browner’s efficiency on the mound and the Sox’s late rally, leaving both teams contending for position.

Aqueduct Browner Chicago Sox

Logan Graduate Named Coulton High Coach

Logan High graduate and Lor ean High School 1941 alum Vohr Lohr has been appointed Coulton High School basketball coach. He earned AP All Ohio honors in 1941 and a MEQ all star football spot that year. Lohr is completing a master’s degree, is married with one child, and served in World War I era service. Don Rushing of Junction City was named basketball coach at New Straitaville High School, replacing Harry Te Davis.

Mark Logan Coulton Vohr Lorean High School Astern Kentucky State College Associated Press Al-Ohio Olege Lohr Imaster Don Rushing Junction City Haseen New Straitaville High School Harry Te Davis

Majors Vote Against Bonus Rule Repeal

The Major League Baseball office reported that the 16 Major Leagues voted against repealing the bonus rule. The rule would limit signing bonuses to players and affect farm system movements. Walter Mullory, secretary treasurer, noted the amendment sought to set aside certain provisions but failed to pass.

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Connelly Delivers No Hitter in Toledo Victory

In a drizzle soaked game at Toledo last night, right hander Connelly pitched a masterful no hitter guiding the Hens to a 5-0 win over Locheville. Six Colonels were fanned as Connelly maintained steady control despite two walks and a late pickoff play.

Telly Connels Toledo Rikes Connelly Mest

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