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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

14

MITCH S MUSINGS ON COACHES PLAYERS AND COLLEGE GRIDIRON PAIRINGS

Lou Fonseca lauds the Yankees infield as the greatest defensive unit. Wallace Wade dismisses the need for deep intellect in smart football players. Bob Zuppke promotes boxing to sharpen blockers and tacklers. Two Bob Leonards will clash as Navy faces Notre Dame. Purdue Notre Dame battle may feature a punting duel. Ted McGrew calls Pee Wee Reese a top prospect. Gonzaga boasts a very heavy team with a 200 pound line and 190 pound backs.

Lou Fonseca New York Yankee Babe Dahlgren Joe Gordon Frankie Crosetti Red Rolfe Wallace Wade Duke Wade Bob Zuppke Zap Bob Leonards Navy Notre Dame Cincinnati Purdue

Walters Beaten as Reds Back in Pennant Chase

Cincinnati Reds, seeking their first pennant in 20 years, were blanked 4 0 by St Louis Card in a four run loss. Bill McGee pitched a four hitter and Dodgers…

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Reds Cards Bill McGee St. Louis Blues Bucky Walters Redlegs Paul Derringer Bucky Redleg Hurling Corps Cardinals Todey Big Paul Curt Davis Ray Blades Max Lanier Columbus J Brown Gutteridge Slaughter Medwick Wes Mize Padgett T. Moore S. Martin McGee Werber Frey Goodman McCormick Osscee Lombardi Craft Berger Myers Walters Cincinnati O Lombardi Moore Reardon Campbell Goetz Pinelli

Louisville Rochester Little World Series Second Game Rained Out

After rain washed out yesterday, Louisville and Rochester planned to resume the Little World Series tonight if weather allows. Likely pitchers are Jim Weaver for Louisville and Si Johnson for Rochester. Louisville holds a one game lead.

Rochester N. Y U.P Louisville Jim Weaver Si Johnson

Tuppers Plains to host Harrisonville in tough Sunday game

Tuppers Plains meets its toughest opposition of the year as Harrisonville comes to town for a Sunday game. The clash starts promptly at 2 30 p m with the local nine seeking a win.

Tuppers Plains Harrisonville W. Va

Butler Stalwarts Prepare for Ohio U. Clash in Indy

Four Butler University linemen and star Harding, a 185-pound colored halfback, lead a line averaging near 190 pounds as the Bulldogs set to face Ohio University in Indianapolis Friday night.

Butler University Ohio U Indianapolis Harding

Umpire Correct On First Base Runner Out In Question

In a baseball Q and A the rule states the runner on first is forced out when the ball reaches second and the batter is retired at first. The answer explains the runner may hold first only if the batsman is put out at first. The item also asks about Schmeling’s effective punch, noting a straight right to head or jaw used to beat Louis.

Georgia Harry Kipke Michigan Detroit George Wesley McAfee Ironton Duke Bob Zuppke Zup Bob Feller Frank Menke Matt Winn Churchill Downs Connie Mack Herman Besse Memphis Max Schmeling Joe Louis

Cubs Rise To Third With Twin Wins Over Pirates

The Chicago Cubs moved into third place by beating the Pirates in two 10 inning games 9-8 and 9-5. Leiber doubled, Russell and Mattick singled to fuel the opener, and a four run 10th inning in the nightcap sealed the sweep. Detroit also won 7-4 over the Browns as Cleveland moved into third in the American League after a doubleheader sweep of the White Sox.

NEW York U.P Chicago Cubs Dodgers Pirates Leiber Russell Mattick Bill Swift Detroit Browns Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Harry Eisenstat Johnny Rigney Bobby Feller

Coat Sweaters With Fishtail Styles On Court Street

Court Street shops feature a wide range of sweaters including sleeved and sleeveless coats with zippers or buttons. Pullovers show the practical fishtail bottom and secure waist while offerings include crew and V necks in heavy or light weights and many colors. Sizes run from prep school to larger fits.

Filling station moved after car crash in Gaffney

A speeding car skidded on wet pavement and crashed into a filling station on Highway No. 28, knocking the building six feet from its foundation. No injuries were reported.

Gaffney S. C

Why World Series Title Stirs Debate and Ticket Woes

Henry McLemore questions the World Series name and its scope, argues the winner isn’t always the best in a league, and criticizes the three ticket block system that limits fans seeking single-game attendance. He notes Don Sieger tied to the Pastor Louis card in Detroit and a University of Michigan link.

Bailey’s Beach Tulsa Tokyo Timbuctoo Wold Yankees Cincinnati St. Louis Don Sieger Detroit University of Michigan

Standings Update and World Series Preview

St Louis defeated Cincinnati 4 0 and Chicago beat Pittsburgh 9 8 in ten innings. Chicago later lost to Pittsburgh 5 9 in ten innings. Cleveland swept Chicago 5 2 and 5 4 while Detroit beat St Louis 7 4. Louisville visits Rochester in cold wet weather for the Little World Series.

St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit New York Washington Louisville Rochester

Friday Basketball Matches Across Major Cities

National games pit St. Louis at Chicago Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston American schedule features Philadelphia at New York Cleveland at Detroit Boston at Washington Chicago visiting St. Louis.

National Club Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Brook Ee Newark Aaseewe Ee Senewee New York Eeee Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louie Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston

Columbus Pros Upset Tanks in First Win of Year

The Columbus Bullies, led by former Kentucky backfield ace Bob Davis, defeated the Louisville Tanks 17 to 3 to secure their first victory of the season. The Tanks held a 3 to 0 lead at halftime before Columbus surged ahead.

Columbus Bob Davis University of Kentucky Louisville Tanks Louisville

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