Rival leagues clash in one run Nelsonville Pomeroy series
In a tight Hocking Valley League and Ohio Valley Association series, Nelsonville Eagles edged Pomeroy Merchants 2-1 and 1-0 as pitching dominated. Harkins at short and Guinther closed strong for Nelsonville while Houdashelt struggled against the Eagle bats in Syracuse Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Association
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Eagles
Heck” Harkins
Stockport
Floyd Champ
Elmer Houdashelt
Merchants
Ralph Sorden
Sorden
Syracuse Park
Reserve Squad Returns From Camp Full of Spirit
Western Reserve University's Reserve football team returns from Camp Roosevelt near Perry full of spirit. Freshman standout Mike Searry leads a team with three potential quarterbacks Bob Nolf Jim Mahon Adrian Castilla and a strong running game from Don Hura Johnny Franko Dick Lee Bill Dapper Ted Lubohn Nate Corbin and Len Corbin. Veterans Jim Barnicle Bob Hughes Jack White and Leo Spann anchor the line under coach Scarry with Lou Zontini and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Western Michigan
Kalamazoo
Red Cats
Western Reserve University
Camp Roosevelt
Perry
Mike Searry
Cleveland Browns
Searry
Scarry
Bob Nolf
Jim Mahon
Adrian Castilla
Nolf
Mahon
Castilla
Red” Lee
Bill Dapper
Ted Lubohn
Nate
Len Corbin
Franko
Lee
Jim Barnicle
Bob Hughes
Jack White
Andy Mavronico
Jack Mears
Ed Lewis
Leo Spann
Reserve
Tom Murphy
Murphy
Lou Zontini
Notre Dame
Dick Luther
Lenny Brickman
Tom Kelley
John Carroll U
Bobcat and Falcons Scrimmage In Mud For Season Prep
Ohio University under coach Harold Wise used a rainy practice to stage a brief scrimmage with Bowling Green. The Whites and Reds traded quick scores with Chris Stefan throwing three TD passes and Marvin Spidel breaking for a 70 yard gain as the muddy session aimed to acclimate players to poor conditions before the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Harold Wise
Ohio University
Falcons
Bobcats
Wise
Chris Stefan
Reds
Stefan
John Marco
Marvin Spidel
al Millspaugh
Marco
Spidel
Glen Davis
Koran
DiBaggio
Mitchell
Barrows
Hixon
Millspaugh
Davis
Spider
McKenna
van Horn
Finnen
Taylor
Leadingham
Boyer
Guide
O'Dell
Wentz
Sudnick
Barrington
Wright
Cincinnati Boy Catches Own Pass in Unusual Play
Don Zimmer of Cincinnati Western Hills tossed a short pass that hit a Sidney defender, bounced high, and landed in Zimmer’s hands for a touchdown in a 14-12 win. The 50-yard punt return TD by Zimmer later sealed the comeback as Ohio high school football opened the 1948 season with standout performances across teams including Massillon, Akron West, and Canton McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Don Zimmer
Cincinnati Western Hills
Sidney
Zimmer
Western Hills
Angle
Massillon
Mighty
Tigers
Cleveland Cathedral Latin
Latin
Tiger
Chuck Mather
Stark County
Bill Delaney
Akron West
Delaney
Toledo
Bulldogs
Toledo Libbey
Penrod
Springfield
Russ Ferryman
Bill
Dick Kibler
Twins
Bucyrus
Tiffin Columbian
Marion Harding
Columbus West
Clarence Smith
Smith
Mount Vernon
Coshocton
Redskins
Dick Shuff
Mount Union
Keysort and Composing Tie Leads After Week Two Bowling
Unbeaten teams fall as McBee League nears end of week two. John Chapplear nets 495 for Keysort to split series with Office, while John Dunlavy rolls 510 for Composing in a two of three win over Order Department. Glenn Dragen 520 paces Art Camera in a three sweep of General Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keysort
General Plants
Composing
McBee League
John Chapplear
Office
Jim Scriven
John Dunlavy
Merrick
Art Camera
Glenn Dragen
General Plant
Dragen
Roy Graves
Frank Calvin
Floyd Wolfe
Machine Shop No. 1
Hope
Howard Mills
Plant No. 2
Les Irwin
Howard Eschenbacker
Keysort Hse Eee
Develane & Art-Camera Mae
Zale 3-2 Choice Over Cerdan In Roosevelt Stadium Bout
Tony Zale favored 3-2 to defeat Marcel Cerdan in a middleweight title bout at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City. Promoters expect a crowd around 16 000 to 25 000 with gross gate between 250 000 and 300 000 on a cool clear night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Tony Zale
Marcel Cerdan
Roosevelt Stadium
AA Attendance Breaks Record With 2.24 Million This Season
American Association attendance topped 2,235,853 this year marking a third straight year over two million. Indianapolis led with 494,455 fans, surpassing the 1923 Kansas City record of 425,064.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
American Association
Frank Lane
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
In the American League New York beat St Louis 8 7 13 runs ahead of Detroit and Boston losses. Philadelphia fell to Cleveland while Chicago and Brooklyn split and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia split. In the American Association St Paul beat Indianapolis 7 3 to win the series. International League Rochester edged Montreal 6 5 while Syracuse won 2 1 in 12 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Reynolds
Page
Niarhos
Kennedy
Gerheauser
Garver
Sanford
Partee
Boston
Detroit
Harris
Brissie
Savage
Guerra
Rosar
Bearden
Christopher
Hegan
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Bonham
Singleton
Fitzgerald
Possehl
Lopata
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Rochester
Montreal
Syracuse
Newark
Brooklyn
St Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston Ey
Cleveland
Detroit Oan
St. Lou Ann
Washington
Baseball Matchups Ahead in Evening Schedule
Boston at Detroit Parnell and Gray duel as Detroit hosts. Washington vs Chicago features Hudson against Gumpert. Chicago at New York hosts Schmitz Lade against Jansen Koslo. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn pits Lombardi against Barney. St Louis at Boston showcases Pollet Munger against Sain Bickford. Cincinnati at Philadelphia pairs Peterson Fox against Thompson Donnelly with a protest noted for Pittsburgh and Brooklyn game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Detroit
Parnell
Gray
Washington
Chicago
Hudson
Gumpert
New York
Schmitz
Lade
Jansen
Koslo
x—Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Lombardi
Barney
St. Louis
Pollet
Munger
Sain
Bickford
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Peterson
Fox
Thompson
Donnelly
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlight 1940s Stats
Star players lead in major categories across teams. Musial of St Louis tops runs hits and RBIs with high totals, while DiMaggio of New York tops RBI and homer totals. Other leaders include Kiner Gordon Dillinger and Henrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musial
St. Louis
Williams
Boston
Boudreau
Cleveland
DiMaggio
New York
Henrich
Dillinger
Mitchell
Gordon
Feller
Lemon
Kramer
Gromek
100 FROSH SEEN FOR BRONCO TEAM
Kalamazoo Michigan Tommy Slaughter new Frosh football coach at Western Michigan College expects about 100 yearling candidates to try out early next week as he plans for a fall schedule of four contests three away from home Slaughter a former Bronco star on football and baseball squads coached at Vassar Michigan and South Haven before returning to Western as freshman coach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Tommy Slaughter
Western Michigan College
Slaughter
Bronco
Vassar
South Haven
Western
Zanesville and Muncie Retry Game In Ohio Indiana Series
They will play the second game of the Ohio Indiana League championship series after rain washed out both Sunday and last night. Zanesville won the opening game Saturday 6 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Muncie
No Repeaters: Miami Orange Bowl Classics Yield Distinct Winners
Miami report notes the 14 Orange Bowl football classics have each been won by a different coach, highlighting unique leadership across the storied games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Charlie Keller Day at Yankee Stadium
Charlie Keller Day will be held at Yankee Stadium on September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Keller
New York
Yankee Stadium
Ennis Drives Phillies in Doubleheader Wins Over Pirates
Del Ennis slugged his 29th and 30th homers driving in five as the Phillies beat the Pirates 5-2 and 7-4 in a day night doubleheader. Mickey Harris scattered four hits to beat the Tigers 7-2 and hold Boston’s half game AL lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Ennis
Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mickey Harris
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Boston
Saints Enten inal Series Push After 7-3 Win
The St Paul Saints beat Indianapolis 7-3 to reach the final American Association playoffs. They await the Milwaukee Columbus winner to decide the Governor's Cup entry for the Junior World Series. Kurt Krieger starts for Milwaukee against Jim Prendergast. John Jorgensen delivered a clutch two-run single in the eighth. Pat McGlothin earned the win. Cal McLish took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul Saints
Indianapolis
Saints
Columbus
Red Birds
Kurt Krieger
Brews
Jim Prendergast
St. Paul
John Jorgensen
Pat McGlothin
Cal McLish
Boxing Results From Boston New York and Baltimore
Boxers Riccio and Hayes fought in Boston with Riccio winning on points. Fu sari stopped Dudley in Irvington. Garcia and Giosa drew in New Orleans. Archie Moore KO'd Billy Smith in Baltimore to end the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Tony Riccio
Timothy
Buddy” Hayes
Charlie Fusari
Irvington
N. J
Johnny Dudley
New York
New Orleans
Buddy Garcia
Galveston
Eddie Giosa
Philadelphia
Drew
Baltimore
Archie Moore
St. Louis
Billy Smith
Oakland
Calif
Reds Pitcher Ewell Blackwell Starred In 1942 Playoffs
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell hurled four victories in the International League Governor's Cup Playoffs in 1942 and posted a sensational earned run average of 0.000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Ewell Blackwell
Nelsonville Emblem Club celebrates fourth anniversary
Nelsonville Emblem Club No. 97 marked its fourth anniversary with 200 members and escorts at a 6 p m dinner in the Elks Club. Mrs Milton Berry hosted the program with remarks by Mrs L E Butts and others, group singing, a solo, a musical skit, and a short film display. Guests included attendees from Jackson and Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Emblem Club No. 97
Elks Club
Milton Berry
L. E. Butts
Roger Friend
Logan
Alice Kelso
Joe Galvin
John Kelso
Tony Palermo
Jackson
Wellston
Central PTA Holds First Fall Meeting Presided by Howe
The Central PTA met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Margaret Howe presiding and formed committees to draft fundraising plans and to acquire lunchroom equipment funded from PTA money. Attendance tied among classes, with Miss Johnsons kindergarten and Mr Tomlinsons sixth grade leading, while Mrs Hoskins first grade and Miss Cook fourth grade tied for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
PTA
Margaret Howe
Margaret Johnson
Roy Tomlinson
Ruth Hoskins
Ruth Cook
Loyal Workers Class Meet At Pearl Johnson Home
The Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet tonight at Pearl Johnson's residence on Poplar Street with hostesses Mrs Cora Runion and Mrs Anna Hale assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Pearl Johnson
Poplar St
Cora Runion
Anna Hale
Circle No 1 Meeting of Methodist Church Notes
Circle No 1 of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Bess Bland with 14 members and two guests Margaret Clark and Mrs Reed present. Mrs S H Lancaster reviewed the study book China Twilight or Dawn. A quiz was held and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
The
Methodist Church
Bess Bland
Margaret Clark
Reed
S. H. Lancaster
China
Athens B and P W Club To Hear Address
Nelsonville members invited to public meeting at the high school Little Theater at 7 30 p m Thursday to hear Dr E I Williams of Heidelberg University Tiffin discuss Seeing United Nations in Action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens B&pw Club
Nelsonville Club
Little Theater
E. I. Williams
Heidelberg University
Tiffin
Cleanup Under Way After Sunday Storm In Nelsonville
Civilians and street department workers toil across Nelsonville clearing debris and repairing Adams Street where Jiggleburg Creek overflowed. Basements flooded and water reached first floors in some homes as sewers overflowed. damage reported on Washington Fort Franklin Columbus Fayette Myers Chestnut Jackson Streets and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Adams St
Spot
Jefferson’ St
Washington, Fort
Franklin
Columbus
Fayette, Myers, Chestnut and
Jackson Sts
Nelsonville man found dead at home
Porter M Barron aged 46 was found dead in bed at 179 Grosvenor Street Nelsonville this morning. Coroner J H Ijlins of Glouster was called. He leaves a son Porter Jr and an extended family including four brothers and four sisters. Body sent to Stout funeral home pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Porter M. Barron
Grosvenor St
J. H. Ijlins
Glouster
Johnson Restaurant
Porter, Jr
John Barron
Robert
Mansfield
Donald
James
Irene Bailey
Vivian McQuaid
Haydenville
Blanche Delong
Mildred Hudnall
Albany
Stout Funeral Home
Couple Visit Grandparents in Nelsonville Sparks Interest
Mr and Mrs Donald Strnad of Cleveland visited grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Scott in Nelsonville. Writer Mr Strnad enjoyed the trip and may consider Nelsonville as a future home. Jean Boyd Strnad, a Nelsonville native, is Kathleen Boyd’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Donald Strnad
Cleveland
J. W. Scott
Strnad
Hocking Valley
Straad
Jean Boyd
Kathleen S. Boyd
Fellowship Supper Set at Christian Church in Nelsonville
Nelsonville reports a Fellowship supper at the Christian Church on Wednesday evening with the theme Making our dream come true. Rev J A Long announces the event a covered dish dinner at 630 pm. Esther Class led by Mrs Vaughn Cox sponsors the evening and Mrs Dix Powell handles devotion. George Barrows, Sunday school superintendent, will preside and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Christian Church
J. A. Long
Esther
Vaughn Cox
Dix Powell
George Barrows
Troop 66 Plans Meeting At Knights Of Pythias
Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet tonight at the Knights of Pythias building at 7 30. Regular meetings are set on Tuesdays from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. New patrol groups and a membership campaign will be organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Knights of Pythias
Mrs Voigt Plans Take Home Of Son From Cleveland Clinic
Mrs. Fred Voigt told her son Ted in this city she would take him home Wednesday afternoon after he underwent major surgery last Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fred Voigt
Ted
Mr. Voigt
Birth Announced Diana Lynn Shafer at Hocking Valley
Robert Shafer announces the birth of a daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan on September 8. The baby is named Diana Lynn with grandparents Mr and Mrs James Shafer and Mrs Lonnie Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Shafer
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Diana Lynn
James Shafer
Lonnie Adams
Hyde couple begins three week western trip
Dr and Mrs W H Hyde left Saturday for a three week tour of the West Coast Their first stop is Seattle Washington They will visit California and return by a southern route
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. H. Hyde
West Coast
Seattle
Wash
California
Meeting Night Changed for Nelsonville Scouts Troop 65
Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Warner building rather than Wednesday night. The change was announced by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Boy Scouts
Warner
Local Draft Registration Numbers in Nelsonville
A Nelsonville registration closes with 509 young men registered under the National Draft Act. Of the total 509, 298 are local veterans and 23 transient veterans. 106 local non-veterans single. 51 married. four transient non-veterans. Total 27 in the 18 year class registered. directed by Mrs. L. E. Butts of the Emblem Club. office since Aug 30. last day seven registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. E. Butts
Emblem Club
Accident Kills Oscar Bates in Cambridge
Oscar Chub Bates, 60, a former Nelsonville resident, died after being struck by a passing machine while walking near his parked car in Cambridge. He lived with his wife Freda Farrow Bates and two daughters and was a former baseball player who ran a truck mine in the district. His brothers-in-law John, Clarence and Charles Farrow attended the funeral in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Oscar
Chub” Bates
Cambridge
Bates
Freda Farrow Bates
John
Clarence
Charles Farrow
Escapee from Girls' Industrial School Arrested in Tavern
Nelsonville Mary Van Bibber Laurel Run reported as an escapee from the Delaware Girls Industrial School arrested Saturday night in a local tavern by city police. She and four other girls escaped on September 11. authorities planned to return her to the institution today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary van Bibe Ber
Laurel Run
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Estes
New York State
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St. Louis U
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Steven Owen
Charley Conerly
Mississippi
Paul Governali
Columbia
Tony Minisi
Penn
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Fresh Air Fund
Polo Grounds
Don Hura
Johnny Franko
Rizal
Pico Wholesale Company
S. High St
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By Fritz Howell
AP Sports
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Sandusky
Portsmouth
Trojans
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Middletown
Little Monroe
Whiting
Ind
Jimmy Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Defiance
Upper Sandusky
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Paulding
Dick Penrod
Tommy Tucker
Barberton
Euclid Central
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Scheffing
Roe
Campanella
Chesnes
Kluttz
Roberts
Seminick
National League
Kiner
Ashburn
Brecheen
Sewell
Bronco Team
Nelsonville Social Notes
Circle No
P. M. Barron
Troop 66
Ant
Gable Tracy
Olbert-Lamarr
Thur
Oscar Bates
Tuar
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Betty
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Ermine Technicolor
Cesar Romero
Eleanor
Awey
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