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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1945

Page

9

Ohio U Battles Western Kentucky In Tough Evening

Ohio University prepares for a stern home game against Western Kentucky State Teachers College in Athens. Coach Ed Diddle plans a large squad amid expectations of a rough night for the Bobcats as they face a strong Hilltoppers lineup led by guard Huter and star players from both teams.

Ohio University Western Kentucky State Teachers College Ed Diddle Ted Hornback Athens Bobcat Ohio U Marietta College Denison University Jir Huter Ohio UT Ralph Sayre Robert Miller Robert Dickey Robert Brande Harry Lamb Kenneth Waiters Russell Gregg Gene Fulgoer Thomas Jénike Melvin Lasker James Calabria John Crubs Walter Maroney James Dehnke

Field of 102 Starts Fort Worth Open at Glen Garden Club

A field of 102 golfers opened the Fort Worth Open at Glen Garden with Byron Nelson the man to beat after a 72 in round one. Ben Hogan, Harold McSpaden, Sammy Snead, Gene Sarazen and Frank Stranahan led an active pro field as 18 more holes remain to determine Sunday’s final. In a separate notice, Ohio probate records list numerous estate accounts to be heard and deadlines set for formal review.

Fort Worth Texas Glen Garden Byron Nelson Nelson Denton Little Ben Hogan Harold Jug) McSpaden Sanford Lord Byron Sammy Snead Gene Sarazen Frank Stranahan Toledo Freddie Haas New Orleans

Grange Ends Membership Drive At Trimble Grange

Trimble Grange in Grange Hall voted to end the membership drive after several weeks with a December 22 deadline for applications. A goal of 50 new members was set, and a special New Year Eve Family Night with a chicken supper was approved. Carl Phillips substituted for ill superintendent Roy Byers to present three moving picture reels on conservation and Far East tribes before a potluck supper.

Glouster Trimble Carl Phillips Roy Byers Far East

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Pro Football Playoff Hype

Cleveland area chatter anticipates a snowball fight style clash as Slinging Sammy Baugh and Bowling Bob Waterfield prepare for the pro football playoff. The All-America Conference chase includes Cleveland Chicago and Brooklyn bidders for Sid Luckman from the Bears. Jeff Heath explains his Chicago baseball meetings presence amid a newspaper strike. Madison Square Garden draws 16 000 while Chicago Stadium hosts 8 239. Luke Sewell recalls the 1944 winter meetings as he searches for a player to boost the Browns pennant squad. Denny Shea notes football knowledge is only 15 percent while managing men accounts for 85 percent. Hot items mention Bruiser Kinard potentially coaching in the Big Ten after Navy service and Kim Enright’s basketball officiating role. Lt Earl Beckman coached Great Lakes Navy cage team after Lewiston posting.

Hugh Fullerton Cleveland Sammy Baugh Bob Waterfield Stange Chicago Brooklyn Sid Luckman Bears Jeff Heath Midwest Madison Square Garden Chicago Stadium Bruiser Kinard Brooklyn Dodger Fleet City Calif Big Ten Navy Kim Enright Chicago Herald-American Earl Beckman Great Lakes Navy Lewpoint

Sunday church services listed in Glouster

Glouster churches announce Sunday morning Bible school at 9:30 with supervision by C A Bingman and 10:30 preaching on The Guide to Life at the Methodist Church. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 and 7 pm service. Prohibition speaker Clarence Larkin appears at 2:30 pm. Church of Christ holds 9 am Bible school and 7 pm evening sermon The Slingshot That Smites the Giant followed by Bible reels. Bishopville and Athens ministers part of the schedule. First Baptist Sunday School at 9:30 am with devotional service at 1 2 am. no morning or evening preaching planned.

Glouster Eugene Brown Methodist Church C. A. Bingman Methodist Youth Fellowship Group Eeag Church of Christ K. B. Tigner Delmar Gladden Y.p.s.ce Bishopville Church W. D. Robinson Athens Millard Kasler Wiley Harris First Baptist Sunday School

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Dinner and Club Night

Sunday dinner at Sophia Hinton's home honored Mrs. Hinton's birthday with guests including Charles Hinton Jr Mickie Hinton John Hinton Will Johnson Harry Vaughn Grace Seiler George Morris Cynthia Lou Vernons daughter, and Emmett Andrews family. The 500 Club met at Mrs Frances Gibbs home with six members and two guests Ester Lamborn topped scores, Christmas party planned December 19 at Vern Lamborn's.

Bob Henry Emmett Andrews Shirley Barney Athens Louella Noon Columbus Catherine Dawe Indianapolis 500 Club Frances Gibbs Helen Noon Faye Clemons Ester Lamborn Elizabeth Chute Clemons James Clemons O. A. McDonald Thomas Vaughn Vern Lamborn Jessie Hill

Local Post Observes American Legion Day in Glouster

Ernest Byers announces a Legion Day observance by the Frank McCann Post on Saturday evening December 15 at 7 30. The event, open to ex servicemen and Legion members, includes a musical program and refreshments as part of Gov Lausche’s Ohio wide proclamation. A bake sale by the Junior Progressive Study Club follows at Vernon Electric Shop at 2 pm on the same day.

Glouster Ernest Byers Frank McCann American Legion Legion Frank J. Lausche Ohio Bake Sale Glouster Progressive Study Club Vernon ‘Electric Shop

Bucks and Illini Open Big Ten Play

Ohio State and Illinois start the 1945-46 Big Ten schedule at Champaign to open the conference slate while seven other teams face non-conference opponents. Last season OSU finished second with 10-2 in the league and Illinois was third at 7-5. the teams split their two meetings.

Chicago Ohio State Illinois Champaign Buckeyes

Pre-Game Odds Favor Cleveland Rams in Sunday Title Clash

The Cleveland Rams head to Lakefront Stadium for a championship tilt with the Washington Redskins as odds shift from six to three points in favor of the Rams. Advance ticket sales reach 121000 amid a projected 55000 crowd. snow blankets the field but organizers expect a sound, record crowd. Jim Benton practices with the team despite a cold as weather concerns loom.

Cleveland Cleveland Rams Washington Redeskins Rams Lakefront Stadium Manareer George Strickler Green Bay Packers New York Giants Polo Grounds Strickler Jim Benton Passiatcher National Guard Armory Beneton Bob Waterfield U.S Redskins Clevelanders Sammy Baugh

Various College Basketball Scores From A Weekend Card

The scoreboard lists multiple games with scores including Wright Field 74 over Goodyear Wingfoots 57, Kent State 48 over Wooster 37, and Ashkosh State Teachers 40 over St. Norbert's 33. Other results include Providence College 61 over St. Michaels 64 and Central Kansas 81 over Sterling 28.

Omo Wright Field Goodyear Wingfoots Kent State Wooster Bradley Tech Denver U Fort Miles Del Olmsted Field Ashkosh State Teachers St. Norbert’s St. Michaels Providence College St. Vincent Alliance Franklin Ind Wabash Y Reps Indianapolis Indiana Central Camp Atterbury Depauw Camp Chaffee Ark Ark Tech West Virginia U Newton D. Baker Army Hospital Central Kas Sterling Concordia Seminary Arkansas State Baker Baldwin, Kas Bethany St. Cloud St. John's Wahpeton N. D

Beau Jack Faces Joyce in High-Profile MSG Bout

Beau Jack, a major boxing draw, headlines at Madison Square Garden in a 10 round bout against Willie Joyce. The bout is pegged as a 1102 favorite, with an expected crowd over 15,000 and press gate near $100,000 at a $12 top. Beau’s Army return is highlighted after a 16 month absence. weigh-ins are projected around 140 pounds for Beau and 1137 pounds for Joyce.

New York UPI Beau Jack Madison Square Garden Willie Joyce Beau Chick Wergeles Willie

Kenton Defeats Scots 48 to 37 in Ohio Conference

Kent State University Golden Flashes defeated Wooster Scots 48 to 37, claiming a second Ohio Conference win. In other action, Wright Field Kittyhawks beat Goodyear Wingfoots 57 to 4 at Akron.

Kent Golden Flashes Kent State University Wooster’s Scotts Searight Ohio Conferson Slate Wright Field Kittyhawks Goodyear Akron

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