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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1942

Page

19

Dodgers 100th win can not stop pennant chase

Brooklyn Dodgers beat Philadelphia 6 0 behind Lefty French one hitter as Nick Etten reached base once. Cardinals defeated Cincinnati 4 2, keeping pennant race alive with three games left as New York Yankees clinched AL title by defeating Washington 4 1.

Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Larry French Nick Etten Peewie Reese Etten Dodgers Phils Cardinals Cincinnati St. Louis Reds Johny Beazley

Big Ten Scouts Eye Saturday Football Showdowns

Chicago notes the Western Conference will monitor Saturday games involving Great Lakes and Michigan at Ann Arbor and Iowa Cadets and Northwestern at Evanston. Scouts from many conference schools attend as Great Lakes plays five Big Ten teams and Iowa Cadets four. Michigan and Northwestern face future conference foes and each other after their service squad clash. Wisconsin meets Notre Dame, with Notre Dame and Wisconsin each lined up against several conference members.

Chicago Great Lakes Iowa Naval Michigan Northwestern Ann Arbor Iowa Cadets Evanston Cadets Wisconsin- Notre Dame Notre Dame Wisconsin

MacPhail Quits Dodgers to Join Army for Little Series

New York reports Larry MacPhail resigns from the Brooklyn Dodgers to enter Uncle Sam's Army. He leaves amid pennant tension as the Dodgers face possible lineup changes and uncertain leadership after his departure. The junior world series opening in Columbus and Syracuse pits Syracuse’s Jewel Ens against Columbus in a four out of seven set.

MacPhail Dodgers Army Columbus Syracuse New York Larry MacPhail Brooklyn Dodgers Uncle Sam Field Artillery AEF Kaiser United States Brooklyn Bill Terry Branch Rickey New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Leo Durocher Navy International League and American Association Thashihe

Cloth Hats Return For War Workers Fall Wardrobe

Civilian war industry workers embrace cloth hats as part of a practical uniform. The telescope hat in brown plaid tweed and a blue gabardine model are highlighted, blending with casual ships and work garb. Felt hats remain available with new fall options from homburgs to crushers.

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Men’s Wear Embraces Simplicity With Shorter Styles

Athens shops showcase fall fashions with shorter jackets topcoats and overcoats and reduced pockets cuffs and pleats. 100 per cent wool suits remain available amid war time shortages while corduroys sports jackets and knits including tatersall jackets and argyle sweaters diversify offerings.

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Warmerdam Backed For Award Over Haegg In West Coast Roundup

West Coast fans back Cornelius Warmerdam as top athlete with 15 foot vaults this year and 26 clears since April 1940. Column notes Warmerdam’s chances for the Sullivan Memorial, while also praising Haegg’s running and Connie’s vaulting record. Mention of Jim Crowley scrimmage results and plans for the Army draft of Gould and Braddock.

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