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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

12

Expansion chatter and midwest college sports notes

A summary of potential mid-American Conference additions Toledo and Marshall with other regional basketball developments. Jim Halderman modernizes Shaker Heights play for GLI title, Freddie Schaus stars for Zollers, and Marietta College upsets Ohio University 57 40 as Nemetz and Young lead the Pioneers while Bob Hooey’s death is reported.

University of Toledo and Marshall College of Huntington W.va Dave Reese Toledo Marshall Bob Hooey Ohio State Journal Hooey Bob Stoneburner Rio Grande Ashland Ohio River Huntington Marietta Mickey Glad Marietta College Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Pioneers Dan Helton Cincinnati Ed Heldman Jim Hall Ohio State OHTO McKown Foon Leightenheimer Polosky Young Nemetz Cindea Yarzab Hall and Heldman Phil McKown Ohio U Vic Polosky Ohio Bob Young Mike Mihalov Eddie Davis

Logan High cagers lose season opener to Lancaster

Logan High fell behind early and never led, dropping a 53 to 28 decision to Lancaster. Lancaster built a 12-10 first quarter edge, extended to 30-14 at halftime and 42-20 after three quarters, while Logan shot seven of 14 from the field.

LOGAN Logan High Lancaster Waugh England Neal Shaw Chiefs Anderson Wmisgmis Cadanuconn Gomen White Spencer MUD Csociw Nicholas Kistler Loga G. F Rafferty Eeenmes Chesser W. Myers

Middleport Bets vs Wahama Opener Falls 51 35

Middleport High opened its basketball season with a 51 35 loss to Wahama West Virginia. The Jackets were hampered by a lack of practice and the absence of center Dick Walters for the year. Wahama led through the game from 1 0 on Johnson free throw and extended to 14 8 after the first quarter led by Roush and Johnson scoring.

Middleport Dick Walters Middleport High Wahama W. Va Falcons Jackets Johnson West Virginians Kelley Roush Bracky Wood Ashley MHS Payne Wood Middleport F Stobart Roller C Seer Wenn Eeene Tucker F Eer J Roush Ose J Kelly G Nese G. Roush Sidea Barton Martin Inne

Harrisonville Opens Cage Season Tonight

Harrisonville High School hosts Shade at 7 30 p m to start the season on the Harrisonville hardwood. Coach Charles Stanley notes several open dates on the schedule with December and January engagements listed against Shade Albany Chester Tuppers Plains Rutland Vinton Rural Racine Wilkesville.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Charles Stanley Albany Shade

Battlers Sweep Trowel To Move Closer To Lead

Coca Cola topped Trowel in the opening game as the league leaders won two more to tighten their grip, with Larry McFadden posting a 562 set including 212 and 225. Lesley Blaker sparked Gasmen to a 606 series and a tie for second.

Coca Cola Trowel Larry McFadden Jack Singermann Lesley Blaker Gasmen National Guard Blaker Ashurst Carpenter Hardware Athens Messenger George Rutkoskie John Webb Messenger Poston Station Bob Sharp Ray Cuckler Martin Heaters American Legion Wilber Perkins Carrol Davis John van Dyke Bill Magnone Legionnaires van Dyke Magnone Lawhead Press Athens Motors

Racine Triumphs 29 23 Over Pomeroy Panthers

Racine High defeated Pomeroy 29 to 23 in a tightly fought basketball game. Robinson led Racine with 10 points as Pomeroy tied the game in the third before Racine pulled away. Non-scorers and line details listed, game notes include late-season Tulsa and Texas League mention.

Pomeroy Purple Tornadoes Racine High Panthers Pomeroy Cagers Bob Barnitz Panther Racine Robinson Cosasensnendens PAT Douglas Miller Barniiz Sud Nesselrood Hunnel

Wellston Rockets Edge Hamden In Season Opener

Wellston Rockets rallied in the final period to beat Hamden 46 41 in a see saw game. Free throw woes hurt Hamden as they hit nine of 24 while Wellston went four of 11. Rays Lucas Bellomy and another Rocket each scored 10 as the lead shifted through the first three periods.

Bobcats Pioneers Marietta Manevers Ohio Dave Leightenheimer Bob Erwin Mike Mihalov Nemetz Young Cindea Sparks Vic Polosky Glen Hursey Miholov Hursey Erwin Wellston Wellston High Rockets Hamden High Vinton County Rockets Hamden

High School Roundup Results From Numerous Matches

Scores from multiple high school basketball games across districts including Frazersburg, Zanes, St. Nicholas, Philo, Glouster, Roseville, McConnellyville, Dresden, Caldwell, New Straitville, McLaney, Cambridge, New Concord, Bremen, Crooksville, Chesterhill, Beverly, Woodsfield, Clarington, Bellaire, Belmont, Corning, Thornville, Groveport, Pickerington, Grandview, Columbus West, Martins Ferry, McKinley, Col. Aquinas, Marion St. Marys, Rosary, Holy Name, Summit Station, Ashville, Gahanna, Mifflin, Rockbridge, New Albany, Pataskala, Central, Springfield Public, North, Upper Arlington, Circleville, Grove City, College Lawrence Tech, Ashland, California Teachers, Steubenville, Dayton, Anderson, Youngstown, Gustavus Adolphus, Xavier, Georgetown Ky, Cincinnati, Cedarville. Also noted are professional league scores in hockey and boxing events with fighters from Cleveland, New York, Hartford and Los Angeles.

Philo Glouster Roseville McConnellyville Dresden Caldwell New Strait McLaney Cambridge New Concord Bremen Crooksville Chesterhill Beverly Woodsfield Clarington Bellaire Belmont Corning Thornville Groveport Pickerington Grandview Columbus West Martins Ferry McKinley Col. Aquinas Marion St Anderson Youngstown Gustavus Adolphus Xavier Georgetown Cincinnati Cedarville

St Marys High Hands Athens 40 36 Court Setback

Lancaster St Marys High cagers led start to finish to hand Athens a 40 to 36 defeat, the Bulldogs first loss in two games. Molony paced the Irish with 14 points, Stehr led Athens with 10, and the Irish built a 20-8 halftime lead before Athens narrowed the gap in the final period.

Lancaster St. Mary's Athens Bulldogs Molony Fred Stehr Lancaster AHL Joe “Jug” Lavelle Jim Widdoes Stehr King Kelley Irish Lavelle Parkis Widdoes Lenin Cos Watkins Ween Wenn Frost Nuzum Guthrias Blair Kiener Meen Wewe Motter F En Eenewee Daubenmire G Thesing Fox Fatale Docs Ten Abbott Hopkins Rolph

Miners outlast Zanesville St Nicholas 62 52 in cage clash

Murray City Miners pull away in final quarter scoring 24 to 7 to win 62 52 at Zanesville St Nicholas on a recent night. Stone leads with 18 points while Bob Shuttleworth adds 21 and B Roll tops Zanesville with 18.

Zanesville Murray City Zanesville St. Nicholas Stone Bob Shuttleworth B. Roll G. F J. Shuttleworth WTR Seiien B. Shuttleworth SIONS Bookman Martin Garner Rees Oe Zanesville GF Gordie Ice Incinata Schaffer SI Ee Ae Ameb Ete Wagner Joseph Ee A Malone GE Gosuten Moyer Bud

Heinold Elected Head of Umpires Association

William Heinold of Cincinnati is elected president of the Ohio State Umpires Association at a two day meeting. Delegates from Warren Alliance Youngstown Lancaster and Akron attended the sessions.

Akron William Heinold Cincinnati Ohio State Umpires’ Association Warren Alliance Youngstown Lancaster

Women Keglers Lead Mixed Bowling League Scores

In Point Pleasant West Virginia two women dominated the Happy Family mixed league scoring. Katherine Grueser led with 555 while Neil Henson posted 521 to top the men. Ed Goulder had 533 and Pard Hudson 530 as Anchor Billiards won three straight to seize the league lead from Park Theater.

Point Pleasant W. Va Katherine Grueser Neil Henson Ed Goulder Pard Hudson Park Theater

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