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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
15
Bob Feller pitched Cleveland to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, boosting the Indians into a first place tie after a season of fan ire. The right hander, celebrated as a mound king, three hits allowed and delivered the decisive victory in front of a 76,772 crowd.
Kalamazoo Michigan Western Michigan College Broncos prepare for their first Mid American Conference game hosting Western Reserve University of Cleveland. Coaches and players are listed as the team readies to face a fast Reserve backfield led by Corbin Brothers with key injuries reshaping the defense.
Observers recall the slick sophomore year from Bethlehem and anticipate thrilling afternoons as Lehigh varsity backs gain star potential for the upcoming season.
In Indianapolis Butler University hosts Indiana Central in a cross town football opener at the Butler Bowl Saturday at 2 p.m. The Bulldogs aim for a strong all letterman lineup as they seek to avenge a 1930 46 to 0 loss to the Greyhounds and enter the 1948 season with depth and experience amid transfer rule restrictions.
The New York team named Kansas freshman end Otto Schnellbacher The Claw after watching him catch passes. Schnellbacher earned the nickname for his receiving play and agility on the field.
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