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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
6
Regional sports column favors the Dodgers to win the 1947 World Series after analyzing team power and series history. Brooklyn’s infield edge and rising stars contrast with the Yankees’ outfield power led by DiMaggio as bets lean toward a Brooklyn upset in six or seven games.
Nelsonville figures Estel Crabtree favors the National League but calls The Yanks coming. Miami Oklahoma figures Shafer Bartlett lean Yankee. Ward Phillips and others pick the Yankees in five to six games. Dodgers win support from some and Dodgers are favored by others while many back New York.
Ravenswood Red Devils shutout Point Pleasant 20 to 0 after scoreless first half. Van Dyke and Jarrett scored in the third quarter, Jarrett added a 27 yard run and another conversion. Balls added a late score as Ravenswood outgained 16 first downs to 13.
The 1947 NFL season opens with two games tonight as the Bears face a tough trek to defend their previous title. Green Bay and Chicago each won yesterday while the Giants, Yanks, and 49ers led the league tables in mixed results across the weekend.
East Lansing Mich 21 former high school captains and seven co captains headline a 68 man MSU football squad tryouts.
A vast roundup lists Springfield Catholic defeating Columba Marys 19 to 0 and Akron Garfield downing Akron North 13 to 0 as part of a dense schedule. Numerous college and regional results follow with teams such as St James of Port Arthur, Cleveland Benedictine, Shaker Heights, and Toledo posting wins or close losses.
The roundup lists potential managerial changes with Billy Herman in play and rumors about Steve ONeill Eddie Dyer Joe Cronin Lou Boudreau Muddy Ruel and others. It notes Brooklyn’s Dustups Shotton Durocher and futures for Philadelphia farm ties. Also mentions Temple football prospects and Duke's brother combinations in a fast-paced sports column.
Freshman Frank Shea named by Bucky Harris to start for the Yankees in tomorrow’s World Series opener opposite Brooklyn’s Ralph Branca. Lefty Lombardi poses as a second Dodgers option. Attendance may set a series record at Yankee Stadium with about 72 000 expected and a gross of $300 000.
Secretary Treasurer Bill Shesky of the Athens district of the SEC Officials Association announced the fourth in a seven meeting series. The session will be Tuesday at 7 pm in Ohio U's gym and Claude Chrisman of Logan will discuss mechanics of umpiring. All meetings focus on rules interpretation.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the purchase of infielder Glen Richard from Lynchburg Virginia, via the its farm system, part of a series of player acquisitions last week.
NL leaders include Mize with 137 runs batted in and 51 home runs tied with Kiner, Starr. Walker leads in runs and triples for the league while Holmes, Miller, and Robinson post notable totals. Pitching leader Jansen is 21-5 with .808 in NL action. AL leaders feature Williams with 125 runs and 114 RBIs, Pesky 207 hits, and Feller 196 strikeouts. Shea tops AL with 14-5 and a .737 ERA.
Ohio University notes a cautious buildup for the MAC opener against Butler after a split and practice focus on pass defense and attack polishing. Injuries dampened plans with Johnny Mitchell, Dutch Trautwein, Jim Riebel, and Dick Hodona affected. status uncertain for next game. Other MA results include Miami over Murray State and Butler’s 6 6 draw with Ball State. No public sale for Army Navy tickets this season.
In the first games New York beat Philadelphia 9 4 9 to 7 9 with Cooper Jones and Wes trum performing for the visitors while Padgett contributed. The second game saw Philadelphia win 3 to 1 behind Hansen Kennedy Picone and Warren with Simmons and Seminick adding support. Other matchups included Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 7 to 2 and Chicago defeating St Louis 9 to 2 with Burkhart Hearn and Wilber starring. Boston edged Chicago 3 to 1 as Bragan Camelli delivered for Boston. Cleveland and Philadelphia played to a 3 to 0 result while New York beat Philadelphia 5 to 3 with Guerra Wight and Berra contributing. Syracuse led Milwaukee 7 to 1 in the Little World Series series opener.
Zanesville Dodgers, pennant winners, beat Marion Cubs 7 to 6 in the opener of the best of seven series. A triple play, first of the year on the Dodgers home grounds, highlighted the win. Second game set for tonight in Zanesville.
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