Ohio U Bobcats Face Xavier in Height Fight Armored Musketeers
Ohio University hosts Xavier in a must watch 8 pm nonconference contest pitting the 21st meeting in the series against a taller Musketeers squad led by Don Bolton Art Morthurst and Malcolm McMullen. Xavier seeks rebound edge as Bobcats test guard play and frontcourt depth.
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Ohio
Malcolm McMullen
University of Kentucky
Trautwein
Bobcats
Marietta
Pioneers
Bob Johnson
Athens
Dick Shrider
Gene Kinsley
Bob Dickey
Mark Wylie
Harry Gordon
Xavier
Don Bolton
Art Morthurst
Bolton
Howie Schueller
Chick Boxwell
Musketeers
Middletown High
Musketeer
Lew Hirt
Morthorst
McMullen
Boxwell
Ed Bissmeyer
Dick Schueller
Dick McQuade
Dick Korb
Jim Kartholl
Bob Alston
Glenford and Belpre tipped for Class B regional showdowns
Rohrer notes Glenford and Belpre High dribblers as likely Class B regional representatives in Ohio. Golden Horde led by Glen Hursey dominates with a 37 point game against Somerset, while Glenford posts 92 points in a game against Liberty Union. Belpre, facing Pomeroy next, is a strong, balanced squad.
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Glenford and
Belpre High
Ohio
Golden Horde
Golden Glen
Hursey
Somerset
Horde
Glenford
Liberty Union
Belpre
Pomeroy
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Boston College Eagles
South Bend
Leahy
Duquesne University
Bowling Green
Falcons
Bobcats
Xavier
Athens
Gallipolis
Middleport
Jackson
Logan
Nelsonville
Wellston
Bobcat Mermen Name 13 Swimmers for Kenyon Meet
Ohio University coach Frank Richey nominates 13 Bobcats to face Kenyon Lords in Gambier. Team departs at 10 a.m. for the 4 p.m. start, with veterans Phil Cook and Bill Whippel leading entries in multiple events.
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Frank Richey
Ohio University
Kenyon
Lords
Gambier
Richey
Phil Cook
Bill Whippel
California
Art Kerns
Jim Wilbraham
Cook
Whipper
Wilbraham
Kerns
Jerry Smith
Harry Snavely
Lancaster
Jim Smith
al Milnar
Bill Nixon
Paul Longmead
Snavely
Bob Tankersly
Bowling Thursday City Standings and High Scores
The page lists team standings from Mathews Oil to Barber's Service with scores and averages. Individual top scores include M. Smith of Club 33 with 257 in a single game and 624 across three games. Team highs show Club 33 achieving 1 004 in one game and 2 729 in three games.
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Mathews Oil
McKee Drugs
Superior Electric
Idk OS Ee
Heck Plumbing
Barber's Service
M. Smith
Club
Jack
Jill Como
Woodchoppers
Watkins
Loafers
E. McBride
Kroors
Rogers
Meebee Company
Pune
Enen
Calvin
Calvin Ihs
Athens
Prremat Doe Omnes
Parker Wholesale
Vanadium Tool
Sport Shop
Railway Express
Jeetal
Messenger Moose Lodge Arene
Carpenter Howe
Mach
Gasmen
Jena Somek
Martin Heaters
Athens Mach
Smith Sport Shop
Smith
Pure Oil
Ladies City C & Sos Cavs.de
McBee
Buick
Hess Grocery Use
Enia
Kern Cleaners
Paquette
Cleaners
Hall Buik
Leaners
Paterson Retains Flyweight Title In Non title Bout
Boxing results from multiple cities show Jackie Paterson of Glasgow outpointing Al Chavez in Manchester. Shamus McCray edged Billy Kearns in New Britain, Sammy Mastrean stopped Cappy Benton in Chicago, and Erie Best stopped Bobby Hughes in Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Eng
Jackie Paterson
Glasgow
al Chavez
U. S
New Britain
Conn
Shamus McCray
Cleveland
Billy Kearns
Wethersfield
Chicago
Sammy Mastrean
Louisville
Cappy Benton
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Erie
Bobby Hughes
Warren
Los Angeles declares 1947 AAA Auto Racing Champion
Horn Auto Champ Ted Horr of Paterson New Jersey was named the 1947 national champion by the AAA contest board. Bill Holland of Bridgeport Connecticut finished second and Mauri Rose of Chicago third.
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Los Angeles
Ted Horr
Paterson
N. J
American Automobile Association
Bill Holland
Bridgeport
Warriors Upset Knickerbockers To Tighten Division Race
The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the leading New York Knickerbockers 74 to 71 to narrow the gap in the Eastern Division. Joe Fulks led with 16 points, boosting his season total to 284 as the win moved Philadelphia within a half game of Boston and a game and a half behind New York.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Warriors
Basketball Association of America
New York Knickerbockers
Warriors
Boston Celtics
Knicks
Joe Fulks
Columbus Club Buys Outfielder Tom O Laughlin
The Columbus Baseball Club of the American Association reported the purchase of 28 year old outfielder Tom O Laughlin from the Decatur Club of the Three J League. The move adds depth to the roster as the season approaches.
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Columbus
Columbus Baseball Club
American Association
Tom O'Laughlin
Decatur
Murray City Miners overwhelm Laurelville 61 to 29 in debut uniforms
Murray City Murphy City's Miners, led by Captain Tom Mitchell with 25 points and Jack Langley with 20, opened with a 23 point burst and built to a 46 20 third quarter margin before finishing 61 29 over Laurelville High. Reserve win was 31 5 as Murray City eyes Friday matchup with Rockbridge.
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Murray City
Murphy City High
Quint
Laurelville High
Tom Mitchell
Jack Langley
Miners
Laurelville
R. Weaver
Rockbridge
G. F
Stone
Menney
Lucmeu
Mitchell
Dixoh
Bookman
Garner
Wenn
Swyers
Laurelville G. F
Cerne
C-Eeank
Weaver
Weland
Shackelford
Dennis
Waltz
Frazier
Cage results high school and college and pro games
A mixed results roundup shows Lima St. Rose 49 and Lima St. Gi 97. Heidelberg 66 over Kenyon 48. Duquesne 50 over Bowling Green 44. Toledo 65 over Springfield 45. Ky Wesleyan 75 over Wittenberg 65. Salem 69 over Steubenville 49. Youngstown 62 over Gannon 45. Niagara 83 over Scranton 48. Boston College 67 over St Anselm's Midwest. Purdue 50 over Pittsburgh 29. St Louis 54 over Missouri 84. Minnesota 46 over DePaul 44. Kansas State 61 over Indiana 53. Wabash 45 over Anderson 42. Wash St Louis 54 over Marshall 48. South Carolina 71 over Newberry 380. Puke 59 over Hampden Sydney 45. Furman 54 over Georgia Tech 58. Western Ky 101 over Fort Knox 63. Tulane 93 over Spring Hill 39. Wash State 40 over Gonzaga 36. St Marys 57 over Olympic Club 38. Santa Clara 56 over Pacific 46. Professional Association of America Philadelphia 74 over New York 71. National League Sheboygan 72 over Flint 62. Anderson 72 over Syracuse 52. All American League Wheeling 82 over Colbus 79.
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College Heidelberg
Kenyon
Duquesne
Bowling Green
Toledo
Springfield
Ky. Wesleyan
Wittenberg
Salem
Steubenville
Youngstown
Gannon
Fast Niagara
Scranton
Boston College
St. Anselm's
Midwest
Purdue
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Missouri
Minnesota
DePaul
Kansas State
Indiana
Wabash
Anderson
Wash
Marshall
South Carolina
Newberry
Puke
Hampden Sydney
Furman
Georgia Tech
Western Ky
Fort Knox
Tulane
Spring Hill
Far West Wash
State
Gonzaga
St. Mary's
Olympic Club
Santa Clara
Pacific
Professional Association of America
Philadelphia
New York
Sheboygan
Flint
Syracuse
Wheeling
Colbus
Bottlers face tough week after 43 game win streak ends
Athens Pepsi Colas resume Central Ohio Semi Pro League play with a return confrontation against Newark Best Jewelers in the Newark High School gym. The Jewelers rallied in the final 12 seconds of regulation and again in overtime to snap the Battlers 43 game streak, setting a high stakes stretch with first place in reach if they win. The Battlers travel to Zanesville Thursday for a league game at 8 15 p m and visit Coshocton A C on Sunday in another loop contest.
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Newark Best Jewelers
Athens
Pepsi- Colas
Jewelers
Newark
Ohio
Battlers
Upstaters
Zanesville
Coshocton
Western Auto Big Bass Contest Winners Named for 35 States
Winners across Ohio include Homer Fancey first prize for a seven pound 12 ounce bass from Fudger Lake. Second through fifth places go to William Wolff, Robert Huff, Alex Gangu, and Robert Achbach. First prize is a six horsepower Outboard Motor with total prizes valued at $10 657.
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Western Auto
Western Auto Associate
O. V. Yaw
Athens Western Auto Associate
Ohio
Homer Fancey
Marysville
William Wolff
Grafton
Robert H. Huff
Columbus
Alex Gangu
Akron
Robert L. Achbach
Yellow Springs
Cage Card This Week Showcases Ohio and Nearby Matchups
A detailed slate lists a series of intercollegiate and local games across Ohio and nearby states. Key pairings include Athens vs. Gallipolis, Mt. Union vs. Muskingum, Capital vs. Wilmington, Xavier vs. Kentucky, Ohio State vs. Texas Aggies, and numerous campus rivalries spanning Wednesday to Saturday.
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College Ohio LA
Navier
P.m. Mt. Union
Muskingum
Denison
Capital
Ohio Wesleyan
Bald.Wallace
Ashland
Lawrence Tech
Miami
Dayton
Duquesne Tops Bowling Green In Pittsburgh Tilt
Duquesne defeated Bowling Green 50 to 44 in Pittsburgh, ending BG’s seven game win streak while Duquesne remained undefeated. Toledo stayed perfect with a 65 to 45 win over Springfield Mass as Glen Rhodes scored 22. Salem, W Va beat Steubenville 69 to 49. Wittenberg fell to Kentucky Wesleyan 75 to 65. Youngstown beat Gannon 62 to 45. Heidelberg edged Kenyon 66 to 48 with Chilcote 16 Foster 11.
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Associated Press
Bowling Green
Basketball Express
Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Toledo
Rockets
Ohio
Springfield
Mass
Glen Rhodes
Salem
W. Va
Steubenville
Bill Synder
Wittenberg
Kentucky Wesleyan
Youngstown
Gannon
Erie
Bill Roach
Penguins
Heidelberg
Kenyon
Max Chilcote
Gene Foster
Flint Cows Release Two Guards Add One as Slump Widens
The Flint Cows announced the release of guards Charley Joachim and Fred Rehm and the addition of a new player to shore up a team that has lost 15 and won only two in the season. Rehm played for Wisconsin and Joachim for Mount Union College.
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Midland
Mich
Flint Cows
Charley Joachim
Fred Rehm
Rehm
University of Wisconsin
Joachim
Mount Union College
Alliance
Ohio
Flint
Sister of Mr. Peek Dies in Montana
Richard M. Peek of Washington and Lee University was summoned to Missoula Montana after his sister Miss Martha Peek died suddenly. Mrs. Peek plans to visit the family over the holidays with Mrs. Windsor and Miss Jacqueline Windsor and Mr. Walter Mills Windsor, students at Ohio State, joining them for weekend arrivals.
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Point Pleasant
Richard M. Peek
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Misoula
Mont
Martha Peek
Marriage License Issued for Alexander Roush and Erma Fowler
Albert Thomas Roush of Graham Station and Erma Marie Fowler of Point Pleasant have been issued a marriage license in a Point Pleasant area filing.
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Point Pleasant
Albert Thomas Roush
Graham Station
Erma Marie Fowler
Farm Club Guests Sparkle at Senior Woman’s Club
The December gathering of the Senior Women’s Club in POINT PLEASANT hosted members of county farm women’s clubs for a Christmas party. Gifts for The Mission children were placed under a lit tree and a wheel chair was purchased for Morris Memorial Hospital. The program was led by Mrs. R. G. Morrison and Mrs. John B. Brown, with plans announced for the 51st anniversary dinner on Jan. 31 and a December 26 Christmas dance. A long guest list of farm women registered, and Pomeroy Choral Club performed under Mrs. Nolan P. Swackhammer.
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Point Pleasant
J. G. F. Johnson
R. G. Morrison
John B. Brown
Department of Community Service
Morris Memorial Hospital
Tenants Unidentified After Main Street Fire In Point Pleasant
Mr and Mrs Pearl Froideveaux could not identify their tenants in the lower Main Street building, damaged by a Sunday night fire. Mr and Mrs W E Stanley said they were tenants and lost furniture valued at 350 dollars cash 50 dollars and clothing 200 dollars. They were away when the blaze started and believed other tenants were out. Two other married couples resided on the first floor. their names were unknown but one couple had a child. The Stanleys have an 11 month old and he recently left the Navy after two years at Norfolk.
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Point Pleasant
Pearl Froideveaux
Messenger
Lower Main St
W. E. Stanley
John McDermitt
Stanleys
Mr. Stanley
Navy
Norfolk
Laundry Truck Driver Injured in Route 17 Crash
Walter Board of Charleston was admitted to Point Clinic with a fracture of the left leg after his laundry truck left Route 17 near Lock Eleven. A Coast Guardsman stationed there transported him to the clinic.
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Point Pleasant
Walter Board
Charleston
Point Clinic
Lock Eleven
Coast Guardsman
Mr. Board
Blankenship Couple Move Into Lock Eleven Residence
Lt. and Mrs. H. A. Blankenship have taken a residence at Lock Eleven. He is the commanding officer at the U. S. Naval Storehouse.
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Point Pleasant
H. A. Blankenship
Lock Eleven
U. S. Naval Storehouse
Blue Ribbon Award Goes To Troop 251
Troop 251 wins its third Blue Ribbon Boy Scout distinction at Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant after inspection. Grover Childress chairs the troop committee with Morris K Miller Charles J Hyer Elmer Grueser and Al King as institutional representative. Members include Gene Price Paul Smith Roy Kimbrel Richard Cole John Bush George McClintock Russell Patterson George Herdman William Wolfinbarger Wayne Love Kyle Perry George Smith George Roach Herline Patterson Bobby Miller and others. District leader C D McGarry and several scout mothers attended.
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Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church
Trinity
Grover Childress
Morris K. Miller
Charles J. Hyer
Elmer Grueser
al King
Gene Price
Paul Smith
Roy Kimebrel
Richard Cole
John Bush
George McClintock
Russell Patterson
George Herdman
William Wolfinbarger
Wayne Love
Kyle Perry
George Smith
George Roach
George Pete Herdeman
Herline Patterson
Bobby Miller
C. D. McGarry
Bush
W. J. Patterson
Gail Smith
William Darst
Mrs. Mary Kimberling Funeral Rites Held
Last rites for 87 year old Mary E. Kimberling of Des Moines Iowa were held Sunday afternoon at Raynes funeral home with Rev C C Landrum presiding. She was a Mason County native and a relative of C G P Gerald F and George Musgrave of Point Pleasant. The body was accompanied here by nephew Edgar Musgrave of Des Moines.
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Point Pleasant
Mary E. Kimberling
Des Moines
Iowa
Raynes
C. C. Landrum
Point Clinic Notes Reports Births and Discharges
Discharges include Mrs. FE W McKinney and Hubert Davis at Point Pleasant Route 2. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wogan weighs seven pounds twelve ounces and was born Monday. Mrs Victor Turner and Mrs George Hudson admitted Monday.
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Point Clinic
Point Pleasant
FE. W. McKinney
Hubert Davis
Buffalo
William Lewis
Fannie Franklin
Fifth St
Harry Wogan
Beech Hill
Victor Turner
Third St. Medical
George Hudson
South Side
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