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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1952

Page

8

SEC race heats up as Gallipolis, Wellston, others clash

Ed Belsho reports the 1952 SEC League season remains unsettled after Gallipolis tied Belpre 13 13 while Middleport shines under coach Dave Winefordner. Nelsonville invades Jacket Dome as Gallipolis heads to Jackson and Logan hosts Pomeroy with Wellston tied to Athens. Barboursville probe and Bevo Francis move headline sports notes.

Gallipolis Blue Devils Belora Galipolis Athens Belpre Ironton Point Pleasant Middleport Dave Winefordner Wellston Nelsonville Logan

Cincinnati to host William and Mary in 1955 football clash

UC athletics chief M Charles Mileham said William and Mary will return to the UC schedule next year for a home game. This would be the programs second meeting after Cincinnati won 20 14 at Williamsburg two years ago.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati M. Charles Mileham William and Mary Indians Williamsburg

Dekker Poised to Lead MSU Passing Attack This Season

Paul Dekker is counted on to become Michigan State's top pass catcher as the team prepares for the upcoming football season. His role is expected to anchor MSU's aerial game and boost the offense.

Paul Dekker Michigan State

Golden Era Grid Reunion Planned at Ohio University

Forty six players from the 1930 31 and 32 Ohio Bobcats and their coaches are invited to a halftime reunion at the Ohio University Athens game. Events include a 12 p.m. buffet at Lindley Hall a 1 30 p.m. stadium gathering a 6 p.m. dinner and a 9 p.m. reunion party at Athens Country Club.

Ohio Toledo Bobcat Lindley Halls Lindley Hall Athens Country Club Bobcats Armbrust Elden A Bennett Kenneth E Bernardo Peter S Blosser Kermit A Brown George M M. Harold Burke Rex L Chrisman Claude C Collins George G Colvin Joseph W Corradini Henry Crites Paul B Dann John Esmont Joseph J Fehn Matthew A Gabriel Clark B Gardner Alfred M Goos Richard F Griffith Marshall Harper Charles Hart Ray E Hawkins William D Hendricks Arthur Hilbert Robert F Jeffrey Charles F Keplar Russell W Kesster C. T Laskin Jack Livingston Lowell Luthy Wallace Mgr Maurer Henry D McCashen Bernard Preston Priede Walter E Pullin William C Robinette Ralph L Sadosky Lenard X Sinth Joseph G Snyder William Swindell George Stephan Sylvester Paul Tarzinski Charles R Usilaner Hiram L Warshower Jerome Willoughby Don C. Peden Peden W. J Dutch) Trautwein William H. Herbert B. T Butch) Grover Joseph P. Trepp Trautwein Herbert Grover Trepp Thor Olson Blaine Goldsberry Athens Mickey McNeil

World Series Opener Sets Boldrooklyn Gambit on Black

Brooklyn faces the Yankees tomorrow at Ebbets Field with rookie reliefer Joe Black slated to duel Allie Reynolds. Manager Chuck Dressen bets on one bold throw to turn the Series, while Carl Erskine and Preacher Roe are lined up for Games Two and Three. Gene Woodling's groin pain may alter the Yankees lineup if he cannot start.

NEW York Brooklyn Joe Black Yankees Ebbets Field Bombers Chuck Dressen Allie Reynolds Black Reynolds Dressen Carl Erskine Vic Raschi Preacher Roe Ed Lopat Yankee Stadium Gene Woodling Gene Stengel Yogi Berra

Sell-out predicted for Gavilan Graham welterweight title fight

Havana officials forecast a sell-out for the October 4 Kid Gavilan Billy Graham welterweight title bout. Government sports director Dr. Lorenzo Nodarse announced over 40,000 dollars in ticket cash and 45,000 seats, with no U S television due to relay costs and logistics.

Havana Cuba Kid Gavilan Billy Graham Lorenzo Nodarse United States Midway Miami

Blues Battle East In Fourth World Series Game

The Kansas City Blues and Rochester Red Wings head east for game four with KC leading the series 2-1. KC exploded for four runs in the eighth to beat Rochester, with the series resuming Wednesday in Rochester.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues Roehester Red Wings Rochester

Wood Memorial Doubles Prize Doubled to 100000

The Wood Memorial, an important eastern prep for the Kentucky Derby, will increase its purse from 50000 to 100000 next spring. The three year old race, inaugurated in 1925, is run at Jamaica race track about two weeks before the Derby.

New York Wood Memorial Jamaica Race Track

Four A's Sign 1953 Contracts with Kellner Newsom Byrd Michaels

Philadelphia Athletics deepened their roster after the 1952 season by signing three pitchers Alex Kellner Bobo Newsom and Harry Byrd along with second baseman Cass Michaels for 1953. The A's finished fourth in the American League this year.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Alex Kellner Bobo Newsom Harry Byrd Cass Michaels

Former UC gridder Fenker dies at 62

Clement M. Fenker long time UC quarterback and captain in 1913 died at 62 from a heart ailment. The Cincinnati death was reported from Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati Clement M. Fenker University of Cincinnati

Quarterback Club To Meet Tonight At Ohio University

The Bobcat Quarterback Club holds its initial meeting in Chemistry Auditorium at 7 30 with all public invited. The meeting will screen Ohio University’s 38th opening day victory at Charleston and include scouting reports on the Toledo Rockets, Ohio’s foe this Saturday by Frank Richey and Bob Wren.

Ohio University Charleston Bobcat Dick Banks Chemistry Auditorium Toledo Rockets Ohio Frank Richey Bob Wren

Rams Coaching Staff Torn By Dissension

The Los Angeles Rams face internal strife as Head Coach Joe Stydahar and backfield assistant Hampton Pool clash over leadership. After four straight losses, Stydahar meets with President Dan Reeves to discuss possible changes, with speculation that either or both may exit.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams Playeers Joe Stydahar Hampton Pool Stydshar Dan Reeves Aniess Reeves Jumbo Joe Pool Stydahar Rams Cleveland Reeves Joe

Hill wins 10 mile Ohio motorcycle title at Columbus

Bobby Hill of Columbus won the 10 mile Ohio State motorcycle race with a 20 lap time of 10 01.43 on Sunday. Dick Klamforth of Groveport finished close behind him.

Columbus Bobby Hill Dick Klamforth Groveport

Redskins Top Cardinals as Baugh Is Ejected

In Chicago at Comiskey Park 17,800 fans watched the Washington Redskins defeat the Chicago Cardinals 23-7. Sammy Baugh, the 38 year old player coach, was ejected after a fourth period altercation with Don Joyce. Baugh completed 11 straight passes in the first half, two of which went for touchdowns, marking his first career ejection in a 16th season.

Chicago Washington Redskins Sammy Baugh Chicago Cardinals Comiskey Park Ashington Baugh Don Joyce Tulane Redskins

Spartans Solid Choice For Nation's Top Spot

Michigan State named the No 1 college football team in the AP poll with 752 points and 52 first place votes after a 27 13 comeback win over Michigan. Illinois was second with 435 points and Georgia Tech seventh.

New York Michigan State Associated Press Spartans State Michigan Illinois Georgia Tech Southern California

Boxing cards report from last night

The Associated Press notes results from Brooklyn card events with Lee Sala defeating Norman Hayes on points in Donora Pennsylvania and Danny Giovanelli stopping Eddie Oliver in Hartford Connecticut, recording knockout scores.

Brooklyn Lee Sala Donora Norman Hayes Boston Danny Giovanelli Eddie Oliver Hartford

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