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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1946

Page

15

Bulldogs Outgame Lancaster in Saturday Scramble

Ohio U. wrestling coach Thor Olson conducted a Toledo YMCA clinic on conditioning and training amid midseason tryouts for the OU mat squad set to open next week against Waynesburg. Kermit Blosser and Jim Snyder aided Olson as OU staff members bolster wrestling and other sports programs.

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Athens Hands Lancaster St Marys 33 28 In a tight battle

Athens High held off Lancaster St Marys 33 28 in a feisty Friday night game at the tight cagey gym. Don Ferguson sparked the Athens comeback with a one handed field goal and a foul to swing the score, while Dick Coury and Maurice Currens anchored defense and late scoring.

Lancaster Don Ferguson Athens High Cagers Lancaster St. Mary’s Bulldogs Vic Beamer St. Mary’s Dave Evans Maurice Currens Jim Hock Bill Barnes Hock Harry Lackey Don Finsterwald Dick Coury Evans’ Bucket St. Mary's Beamer Coury Gall Athens Barnes Ferguson Finsterwald EVADS Covey Oséewenecnn Currens Flowers Pam Ati Ininkesman

Lehew Slack Spark Panthers To Win

Pomeroy Panthers overcome Newport High 50 to 35 in opening game. Bayles O Neal Pryor and McGee led scoring while Newport pressed in late. Williams used four subs to stretch lead. Bentley Kenyon star dies at 60 in Columbus.

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Generals Beat Zaleski in Thrilling 32-27 Victory

McArthur's Generals rebound from a loss to Athens to edge Zaleski's Bobcats 32 to 27 in a close contest. Danny Peyton led Zaleski with seven from distance and a free throw, while Jim Fox scored 14 for McArthur in the final period. McArthur reserves overwhelmed Zaleski 34-9. Referee Greenisen.

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White Crest Five Tops Murray City In Home Victory

The White Crest All Stars built a 20-6 first quarter lead and routed Murray City Legionnaires 46-23 on their floor. Center Djura led with 18 points, while no other player topped eight. Halftime stood at 27-11, 39-17 after three periods.

White Crest All Stars Murray City Legionnaires Djura White Crest

Toledo Rockets topple Bates in Glass Bowl debut

In the first Glass Bowl post season game at Toledo, the Rockets beat Bates College 21 to 12. Toledo overpowered Bates despite a 6-0 Bates lead, with Ehrhardt’s 21 yard interception return and a late 54 yard pass to Hardy sealing the win.

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Phillies Acquire Leonard and Woodling in Winter Meetings Swap

The Philadelphia Phillies bought knuckleballer Dutch Leonard from Washington and Pittsburgh obtained outfielder Gene Woodling from Cleveland in a two trade deal at the close of the winter meetings. Lopez moves to Cleveland in the Woodling trade. A pension plan committee will set up a joint Major League panel with each club contributing 250 a year, while radio rights and All Star proceeds are guaranteed. The pension kitty aims to reach 675 000 for earlier retirement options.

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Oaks overpower Gallia Academy 53 to 22 in Gallipolis

Oak Hill High School cagers defeated Gallia Academy Blue Devils 53 to 22 on Friday night. The Oaks used height advantage to jump to an early lead and never relinquished it, marking their second win of the season after a 46 to 26 victory over Blackford of Lawrence County.

Gallipolis Oak Hill High School Blue Devils Gallia Academy High School Oaks Blackford Lawrence County

Stage Resigns at Pacific to Aid Susquehanna

Amos Alonzo Stagg, 84, resigns as football coach at the College of the Pacific to take an advisory coaching role at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa. He will finish the Optimist Bowl with COP before reporting. he emphasizes a lifelong commitment to active coaching over a consultant position.

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Plains Indians subdue Ames Bern 38 25 for third league win

The Plains High Indians defeated Ames Bern 38 25 to stay undefeated in Athens County League play. Dale Channell scored 12 and Bill Thompson 11 as the Indians pulled away in the second half, while McKinley and White led Ames Bern with nine each. In the secondary game the Plains beat Ames Bern 27 17.

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Naval Academy Halfback Chewning Resigns After Close Loss

Annapolis Md The Naval Academy announced the resignation of Halfback Lynn Chewning from Richmond Va who earlier helped fuel a transfer controversy involving Virginia Military Institute. Vice Admiral Aubrey W Fitch the academy superintendent declined to give the reason for Chewnings resignation.

Annapolis Naval Academy Lynn Chewning Army Philadelphia Chewning Richmond Virginia Military Institute Aubrey W. Fitch

Aussies win Melbourne doubles title in Victorian finals

Australia duo Jack Bromwich and Colin Long defeat United States champions Gardnar Mulloy and Billy Talbert 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3 to win the Victorian championships doubles final in Melbourne.

Melbourne Australia Jack Bromwich Colin Long Gardnar Mulloy Billy Talbert United States

Richland Bombers Edge Wilkesville In Close Tilt

The Richland Bombers beat Wilkesville 40-38 after a late-quarter rally. Patterson led with 17 points while Cecil added 11. Wilkesville’s Penn Ragan and White scored nearly all the Falcons’ points as reserves won 25-10.

Wilkesville Richland Bombers Wilkesville High Falcons Patterson Cecil Penn Ragan White Richland

Cook Brothers Lead Ohio University Swimming Team

The Cook brothers Phil and Desmond head 27 aspirants for the Ohio University swim team under Coach Frank Szalay. The squad, training in the women’s gym pool, includes six meets starting January 11 against Bowling Green, with divers led by Ford Baker and Ronnie Barth and a schedule featuring Wittenberg, Cincinnati, and Ohio Wesleyan.

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Blaik Named Coach of the Year in Coaches Poll

Earl Red Blaik, mentor of the undefeated Army team, was chosen Coach of the Year in a coaches poll conducted by the New York World Telegram and Scripps Howard newspapers. Bert Labrucherie of UCLA finished second after guiding an 10 game unbeaten season.

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