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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
7
Ohio University coach Don Peden trimmed the 1942 squad to 45 for the opener with Akron. The roster includes 14 freshmen and a mix of veterans and sophomores, with several hopefuls likely to see action beyond the bench.
St Louis stays calm as the Cardinals prepare for the World Series against the Yankees at Sportsman's Park. Managers tease rotation with Beazley possible in Game 2 while Cooper starts Game 1. Yankees hold off until arrival and warmups.
The Messenger Quarterbacks Club kicks off tonight at 7 30 in the Ohio University gymnasium with Coach Don Peden presenting his annual season preview. The meeting runs one hour and is open to all football fans free of charge as players vie for starting jobs behind a developing line.
The article outlines a potential backfield shakeup featuring Big John at tailback and options for wing back and fullback roles. It notes injuries reducing candidate pool, with Radovichi, Craw, Ramsey, and N Y among those considered as blockers and runners while Peden assesses replacements.
OU football coach Don C. Peden announced a Saturday night game against Rio Grande at Gallipolis field. He said a 22 man squad will travel from Athens for the matchup.
Columbus Red Birds win 10 5 over Syracuse in fifth game to pull within one win of defending their title. Ted Wilks from Fulton, now U.S. batter in relief, stars for Columbus while Ewell Blackwell leads Syracuse. Barrett and Lambert mention as key pitchers. attendance reaches 16 903 as gate share totals are noted.
Fullerton roundup notes Mort Cooper may win Games in a World Series but stars doubt. Yankees have dominated since 1927 and hold a string of series losses for rivals. It cites Whitey Moore, St. Louis moves, boxing promoter shifts, Army billiards and golf training behind enemy lines.
Mr and Mrs Walter Canode of Athens visited their parents in Point Rock. A. R. Curry hosted Sunday guests for Carolyn Holcomb birthday and aunt Mrs Carl Cottrill. Laurel Grange served a quarterly birthday supper and will celebrate Booster Night with an open meeting and potluck on Oct 10.
In New Orleans Sammy An gott of Washleton Penn moves out point style to defeat Aldo Spaldi of New York in a non-title ten rounds. In Baltimore Big Boy Brown of Detroit and Lou Brooks of Wilmington Delaware fought to a draw in ten rounds.
Defendant files an answer in the divorce action between Robert N. Christel and Helen Christel seeking dismissal. The filing notes a separation agreement requiring the plaintiff to pay 5 per week for their one minor child. In Albany and Athens on business Saturday Helen Holcomb of Columbus visits family. Harley Pickett Jr. flew Helen to Athens. Mrs. Mattie Morris stayed with cousin Kate Stout and ill aunt Ellen Martin at Mrs. Stout’s home.
Article notes the New York Yankees boast the strongest infield with Gordon at third and Rizzuto at short, while Budd Hassett fills first base for Sturm. Cardinals counters with Marion at short and Brown at second, but Crosetti and Priddy offer solid Yankees depth to handle any vacancy.
Hillsboro Indians suffer injuries and travel woes in a 7 0 loss at Circleville. Tackle Harold Whisler boots a live punt after a tire blowout, drawing praise from Supt. Paul Upp. Other Ohio high school results include Massillon, Xenia U S & S O Home, and Canton Lehman extending or starting winning streaks with standout scorers.
World Series games at Sportsmans Park sellout with 22,875 seats and 3,168 boxes gone, brokers demanding up to 50 dollars for a box seat and 20 dollars for a single, brokers registered with IRS and city licenseed, hotels full and lines form for the 10,900 tickets released each game day. Branch Rickey predicts Cardinals winning chances on fast baserunning and disciplined play.
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