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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1949

Page

8

Local grid lineup shows Bobwhites and Greencats on OU Stadium field

Stadium line up lists Bobwhites and Greencats with players by position and numbers. Officials Krieger Collings Reichley Lumper preside as 3:30 p.m. at OU Stadium.

Bobwhites Pos Greencats John Marco LE al Millspaugh Demus Jones John Bedosky Milt Taylor Don Morris John Mitchell Paul Bremigan Tony DiBaggio Ralph Barrows al Dunn Floyd Hixon Vic Polosky Pat Connelly Paul Winemiller Ed Roberts Jim McKenna Ed Sudnick Glen Davis Quinn Stumpf Marv Spidel Bobwhites Harry Shaw Harry Voxtheimer Jim Coss Gene Boyer Wayne Rhodus Jim Kennedy Jim Cullers Red Davis Andy Fabis Dave Wentz Bob Potts Don Dziubinski Ron van Horn Charles Nelson al Koran Bob Short Dave Warner Charles Stack Ron Brookey Bob Anderson Rod Barrington Jim Clark Pete Norman Jim Berridge Don Naymick Bill Pearce Bob Haug Bill Englefield Karl Finnen Bill Pytel Jack Collins Don Miller Dick Anderson Bob Ralston Krieger Collings Reichley Lumper

Nine Host To Reserve Netmen Oppose Wesleyan

Ohio University teams will compete in a sports jamboree with track meets and an intra-squad football game scheduled at the stadium. Bobcats baseball and tennis are favored, while Western Reserve presents a stiff test in the season opener for Don Poling and the squad.

Wesleyan Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ohio University Bobcats Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Nellis Bob Wren Western Reserve Morris Harvey Ohio U. Bobcats West Virginians Don Poling Wren Ken Weiss Bill Brooks Brooks Bob Mills Bob Meadows Chet Rojeck Wren Wil Polings’ Staruts Johnny Biskup Mike Pitz Mike Olasin Bill Wooller Jim Shreffler Redcats Mark Wylie Poling

Cindermen and Footballers Share Stadium Spotlight

Ohio University prepares for a spring finale football intra-squad scrimmage between the Bobwhite and Greencats around 3:30 PM at the stadium. Sophomores lead both sides as Widdoes and Brink er guide a transition from T to single wing while aiming for momentum into the nine game fall schedule.

Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Howard Brinker Bobwhite Greencat Jim Snyder Bobwhites Frank Richey Greencats Demus Jones al Dunn Vic Polosky Ed Roberts John Bedosky Jones and Dunn Paul Bremigan Paul Winemiller

Xavier to Open 14-Game Baseball Schedule April 26

Xavier University announces a 14 game baseball schedule with an April 26 home opener against Cedarville College. Fifteen lettermen among 85 candidates reported for the first practice call. Ned Walk, the freshman football and basketball coach, will guide the Musketeer squad this spring with practice in shifts due to the large roster.

Cincinnati — Xavier University Cedarville College Ned Walk Musketeer Walk

Bowling Green Varsity Fresh Trackmen Here

Ohio University track squad travels to Bowling Green for a weekend dual meet with freshmen competing at 10 am and varsity events at 1 pm. Johnny Hesketh aims for distance clockings while Ray Johnston and others pace Bobcat efforts in sprints and relays.

Bowling Green University Jim Johnson Bowling Green Johnny Hesketh Ohio Hesketh Letterman Ray Johnston

Bobcat Racquet Lineup Set for Opening Match

Ohio University coach Al Nellis declared the lineup for the opening tennis meet against Ohio Wesleyan with one berth undecided. Veterans Abe Parker and Harry Collins will play singles, while Pickering Sharon Parker team up in doubles. Wesleyan, led by Bob Shanklin, looks to rebound after losses and eligibility issues hit OWU.

Bobcats Falcons Dave Matthews Bob Whittaker Ohio Stan Weber Jim Whittaker Bob Long Bob Weaver Detroit Ray Winkler Ohio University al Nellis Ohio Wesleyan Nellis Abe Parker Harry Collins Pickering Collins Parker Sharon Tom Wilson Saginaw Mich Wilson Wesleyan Delaware OWU Bob Shanklin

Ohio Amateur Baseball Association Seeks Leagues

The Ohio Amateur Baseball Association plans the 1949 season and seeks amateur leagues of four or more teams. Members compete in district tournaments, then the Ohio tournament, with the Ohio champion advancing to the Amateur World Series in Battle Creek, September 18 to 26. Borden Autos of Akron is the current Ohio champion. national series winner Birmingham, Alabama beat them 8 to 4. Interested leagues should contact Lincoln Hackim, president, at 225 Chittenden St., Akron 6.

Akron Ohio Amateur Baseball Association American Baseball Congress Ultimate Survivors Ohio Battle Creek Mid Borden Autos of Birmingham Ala Lincoln Hackim Chittenden St

Glouster Nine Plans Sunday Practice Tryouts

The Glouster baseball team of the Hocking Valley League will hold a practice at Glouster baseball park on Sunday at 1 30 p m. All former players and new players seeking to try out should appear. Selected players must sign a contract for the season.

Glouster

Southern Conference Track Meet to be Held in Chapel Hill

The Southern Conference track and field meet is scheduled for May 20 and 21 in Chapel Hill. Clarence Picou will compete on the New York tracks this season for the C. V. Whitney establishment.

Chapel Hill N. C Clarence Picou New York C. V. Whitney Establishment

Notre Dame Basketball Wins and Losses Since 1898

Since 1898 Notre Dame basketball has posted 599 victories and 238 defeats, reflecting a long running program record.

Notre Dame

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