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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1943

Page

8

Athens Bulldogs Face Middleport in Southeastern League Clash

Athens high school travels to Middleport to meet the Yellow Jackets as the Bulldogs seek a fourth straight win and second league triumph. Coach Mitch Bolin plans no lineup change, with two reserve players likely to see action. The starting five for Athens includes Mills Ferguson Grover Dunfee Tripp, while Middleport fields Walters Boggs Klein Ginther Koehler. A 7 30 p m reserve game precedes the 8 30 p m main event.

Charlie Bolin Athens Middleport Yellow Jackets Bulldogs Wellston Dingdong Rockets Bolin Chester Pomeroy Purple Panthers Mills Ferguson Grover Dunfee Trupp Walters Boggs Klein Ginther Koehler

Angott Favored In Madison Square Garden Lightweight Bout

Sammy Angott of Washington Pennsylvania is a 13 to 5 favorite to defend the NAB A title in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden against Bobby Ruffin of Astoria New York. An expected crowd of about 14000 could wager as much as 40000 dollars. Angott recently reclaimed the NBA crown by beating Slugger White and once stopped Willie Pep’s win streak.

New York Sammy Ant Washington, Pa N.B.A Bobby Ruffin Astoria N. Y Beau Jack Angott Madison Square Garden Mike Jacobs Slugger White California Willie Pep

High school standouts dominate 1943 football season

Dinkey Brown of Greenville Mississippi tops scoring with 30 touchdowns and 47 extra points in ten games plus 14 passing scores. Thomas Shorty McWilliams of Meridian shines with 30 TDs, heavy yardage runs, eight passing scores, and strong defense. Bob Fidler of Ashland and J Kennard highlight kicking and scoring feats as enlistment changes rosters.

New York Dinkey Brown Greenville Miss Thomas Shorty” McWilliams Meridien Bob Fidler Ashland Kennard Navy Air Corps

Rubber-Soled Shoes Spark Giants Practice Strategy

New York Giants coach Steve Owen recalls 1934 triumph over the Bears tied to rubber-soled footwear. With the Polo Grounds frozen, sneakers provided footing and helped unlock new plays during practice as Washington’s Redskins prep in Westchester.

New York Steve Owen New York Giants Giants Chicago Bears Polo Grounds Washington Bears Bruins Steve Westchester Country Club Dutch Bergman Redskins

Capital University Cruises Past Wilmington 54 to 25

Capital University avoided trouble, building a 21-12 halftime lead and finishing with a 54-25 win over Wilmington College at Wilmington. Radloff led Capital with 13 points, Wall topped Wilmington with 11. Muskingum rallied to beat Ohio Northern 49-45 as Crotzer scored 17 and Robertson had 16 for ONU.

Associated Press Capital University Wilmington College Wilmington Radloff Capital Attack Wall Muskingum Ohio Northern Ada Polar Bears Crotzer Muskies Robertson

Petersen Individual Bowling Classic to be held Jan 29 to Feb 6

The Petersen individual championship bowling classic, the nation s richest singles event, will run January 29 through February 6 in Chicago. Officials announced a prize list of 26400 with top award 4100 and a diamond championship medal.

Chicago

Falcons Cup Opener From Winfield Five

Wahama's basketball team opened with a decisive 45 to 12 win over Winfield. Sayre and Ingels led the scoring as the Falcons adjusted after jitters while height gave Winfield trouble. Tonight Chester teams visit as Chester swept both games last season. Tuppers Plains High meets Wahama on Tuesday.

Mason City W. Va Wahama Winfield Sayre Ingels Falcons Chester Tuppers Plains High Hama Barury Scincedees Bob Anderson Voniscwates Bill Anderson Picketie Pickens Segre Sucre Egeet Ecente Chase Tore Sno Osborne

Craig Wood Tops Miami Open Field

Craig Wood led the Miami Open with a 68 on a blustery first day. Amateur Willie Turnesa and Earl Christiansen joined a three-way tie for third as Wood, Byrd, and Hamilton emerged as potential winners among 124 contenders.

Miami Fla Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Wood Ly Wood Steve W. Jr Ens Willie Turnesa Earl Christiansen Orchad White Winston-Salem

Glouster Personal and Family Visits Reported

Mrs Frances Clark and Mrs Helen Ginnan of Trimble visited Athens on a shopping trip Thursday. Mr Pearl Wallace, a railroad man based in Columbus, spent the weekend with his family in Trimble. Mr and Mrs Melvin McCune and three sons and Mrs Lewis Antle of Trimble visited Hyatt Petit in West Carrollton. Mrs Mary Grimm of Kirtland spent holidays with her daughter and son in law Carl and Mrs Carl Stahl and others in the community. Mrs Ray Cartwright, a State Highway Department stenographer in Columbus, vacations with her parents Carl and Mrs Stahl and plans visits to relatives.

Frances Clark Helen Ginnan Trimble Athens Thursay Pearl Wallace Columbus Melvin McCune Lewis Antle Hyatt Petiit West Carrolton Mms Mary Grimm Kirtland Ohio Carl Stahl Ray Cartwright State Highway Department

Rubber Yardage Supports Life Rafts From Baby Pants

A single month’s rubber used for baby pants could instead produce 2800 life rafts for ocean voyaging. The note reframes material use from apparel to emergency equipment, highlighting resource efficiency.

Cabral Stops Harris in Falls River boxing bout

Freddie Cabral of Cambridge Massachusetts defeated Buddy Harris of Newark New Jersey by stoppage in their welterweight encounter in Falls River Massachusetts.

Fall Rive Mass Freddie Cabral Cambridge Buddy Harris Newark N. J

Revival Meetings To Open Next Sunday

GLOUSTER The West Side Church of Christ at Trimble will start a five night series on Sunday Dec 26. Evangelist Tom W Butterfield will preach each evening. He is brother of Mrs Arthur Palmer of Trimble and resides in Parkersburg WV. The church invites the public to attend any or all services with start times to be announced later.

Glouster West Side Church of Christ At Trimble Tom W. Butterfield Mr. Butterfield Arthur Palmer Parkersburg W. Va

Church Services Schedule for Glouster Week

Rev A G Winkle announces Glouster Methodist Church services starting Sunday with Church School at 9 30 Am led by Earl S Johnson and a 10 30 Am service featuring Christmas music and sermon by Rev Winkle. Youth Fellowship at 6 PM and 7 PM Christmas program. Wednesday prayer at 7. Church of Christ schedule lists Bible School 9 Am with Delmar Gladden as superintendent and Earl Peugh as chorister. Communion service at 10 Am and evening sermon “The Prophet of the Common People.” Music directed by W W Wallace at both services.

Glouster A. G. Winkle Glouster Methodist Church Earl S. Johnson M. M. LeFavor J. H. Elias Methodist Youth Fellowship Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Bible School Delmar Gladden Earl Peugh W. W. Wallace

Plan Annual Party by Ninevah Rebekah Lodge in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands' Club of Ninevah Rebekah Lodge will hold its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Maude Davis's home in Jacksonville on Saturday evening December 18. Election of officers for the coming year will occur and there will be a gift exchange.

Glouster Noble Grands’ Club Ninevah Rebekah Lodge Maude Davis Jacksonville

Glouster and Chauncey-Dover Meet on Friday Night Floor

Chauncey Droster Glouster High teams will face Chauncey Dover on Glouster floor Friday evening. On Tuesday December 21 Glouster hosts Murray City with a 7 o clock start for the preliminary game.

Glouster Chauncey-Dover Murray City

New Officers Installed By Glouster O E S

The Glouster Thea Chapter O E S held its 1944 officer installation at the regular meeting with holiday décor. Retiring matron Lena E Davis received thanks and gifts. Edyth Vaughn and Patience Wallace recognized officers. New officers include Dorothy Howard as worthy matron and Ben Goldberg as worthy patron with a full slate of positions. Musical numbers and Christmas carols concluded the ceremony followed by refreshments.

Offi Patience Wallace Lena E. Davis Esta Haskins Mary Bryson Marcella Jones Ella Morrison Dorothy Howard Ben Goldberg Sara Willis Adda Blower Ann Williams Glenna Reese Eleanor Anderson Isabel Vernon Mary Binderbasin Marshal Marcella Jonas Sibyl Kittle Ada Eileen Leake Ruth Louise Gladden Esther Edith Vaughn Martha Mary Davis Electa Eleanor Smith Betty Addington Sentinel Alice Keyes Gertrude Pride

Trimble Honor Roll List Reveals Local Students

The Trimble school announces the honor roll for the second six weeks with students in grades 9 through 12 named. Frances Sue Turner relocates from Kenmore High in Akron to Trimble, living with grandmother Mrs. Lewis Clark.

Maryland in Squeeze Narrow Belt Between PA and WV

Maryland remains a three mile wide strip at Hancock squeezed between Pennsylvania to the north and West Virginia to the west and south.

Maryland Hancock Pennsylvania West Virginia

Mrs Kasler Hosts Women's Class Christmas Meeting

GLOUSTER The Loyal Women's Class of Trimble Church of Christ met at Mrs Lewis Kasler for a Christmas party. Devotions and prayer opened the gathering led by president Mrs Zoe Herrold. Frances Clark and Pearl Wallace tied for first in a penny quiz. Guests included Donald Wallace, Charles Walton, and Lewis Easler as refreshments were served.

Florerice McCune Hattie Sawyer Pearl Wallace Zoe Herrold Ednaler

Primary Department Christmas Party at Church of Christ

A Christmas party for the Church of Christ Primary Department is set for Saturday at 2 PM in the church social rooms. All primary members are invited. Mrs. Hugh Sweeney and Mrs. Ira Stansberry will coordinate the event.

Glouster Church of Christ Hugh Sweeney Ira Stansberry

Count Fleet Named Horse of the Year in Turf Digest Poll

Count Fleet captured the Horse of the Year title in the Turf and Sports Digest poll with 428 points and 143 first-place votes from 143 voters. Market Wise and Si Rule trailed, while Occupy dominated the two-year-old division alongside other juveniles. The year featured tight votes for two-year-old fillies and threats in the older horse categories.

NEW York Sports Writers Day Turfports Digest John D. Hertz Rocket Blue Grass Dra W. E. Boeing John Marsh Occy Platter Warren Wright Brown Combs Durazna Beatri MacGuire Louis B. Mayer Twilight TV Devil Drg

Panthers Travel to Nelsonville in SEC League Contest

The Pome Panthers aim for a road win at Nelsonvi against the Greyhounds after an opener victory over M dleport 24. Nelsonville fell to the Chieftains by a wide margin in the first leg. Wyoming reports 20000 miles of streams and 130000 acres of trout habitat.

Pomeroy Pome Panthers Nelsonvi Greyhounds Thethers M Dleport Nelsonville Gan Chieftains Wyoming

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