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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1945

Page

9

Bobcats Hold Off Flyers 53 to 41 In Dayton Cage Battle

Ohio University defeated Dayton 53 41 to secure its fourth straight win as freshman led by Kenny Walters propelled a second half rally. Walters scored 13 in the final period while Bobcat defense stifled Dayton’s shooting after halftime. For OU, Ginn Sullivan and Everly fueled a 27 25 scoring split in the second half with Miller active under the basket.

Phil Hallman Dayton Ohio University Bobcats University of Dayton Flyers Bobcats Camealven Firhtine Ovane Jim Carter iThe Bobcats Daytoncé Fitz Miller Kenny Alters Bob Dickey Flyers Ginn Sullivan Everath Kenny Walters Theyight Walbe Hobcats Miller Flyer Bob Brande

Browns sign key players as pro league reshapes world

The Cleveland Browns plus the Rams and Bears figure in a flurry of National League activity. Tackle Jim Daniels joins the Browns from Sayre and Alley Matheson of the Rams draws a new offer. Coaches and new team names surface as the league plans for an opening season next year.

Cleveland Matheson Walsh John Brickles Browns Washington Frank Filchock Singin Sammy Baugh Filchek Slip Madizon St. Marys Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh VA Brooklyn Dodgers Aldo Donelli Duquesne Cleveland Rams

Reds Launch March Spring Training Schedule in Florida

Cin cinnati Reds begin spring training in Tampa on February 22 and announce a 32 game grapefruit league slate. The schedule lists March 10 a Tigers game in Tampa and a series of interleague dates through late March and into April including both Tampa and St. Petersburg venues. A nine game set with the Red Sox starts March 31 in Tampa ending in Lexington, Kentucky, April 9. Also noted is a Morristown Holiness Church cottage prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Edward Huston.

Cincinnati UFI Cincinnati Reds Tampa Fla Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Cardinals St. Petersburg New York Yankees Detroit Lakeland Yankees Boston Red Sox Sarasota Bradenton Cleveland Clearwater Boston Braves Syracuse Plant City Reds Red Sox Lexington Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Edward Huston the Plains

Plains Church Cancels Christmas Program

The Plains Church of the Nazarene cancels its Christmas entertainment due to illness across The Plains area and the closing of The Plains schools on Monday.

Chauncey Plains

End Two Weeks Visit Return to Dayton

Mr. and Mrs Bennie Harrison return to Dayton after a two week visit with Mrs Rebecca Harrison The Plains They are accompanied home by their daughter Becky Ann Harrison who had been visiting grandmother Mrs Harrison's daughter Miss Iona Harrison of Dayton is visiting.

Chauncey Bennie Harrison Dayton Rebecca Harrison the Plains Becky Ann Harrison

Navy Seaman Robert Nelson Receives Honorable Discharge

Mrs. Virgene Nelson of The Plains reports her husband Robert Nelson has received his honorable Navy discharge and is expected home soon. He is a son of Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Nelson.

Chauncey Virgene, Nelson Robert Nelson Navy

Returns From Hospital Chauncey Mrs Josie Adkins

Mrs Josie Adkins was returned to her home near Chauncey from Osteopathic Hospital Marietta where she underwent minor surgery. Her daughter Mrs William Sharp Mansfield Ohio was with her and is staying at the Adkins home. Mrs Adkins is making a satisfactory recovery.

Chauncey Josie Adkins Osteopathic Hospital Marietta William Sharp Mansfield Adkins

Army Eleven Named Team of the Year in AP Poll

Army football, the West Point squad, swept the AP sports poll earning 71 of 76 first place votes and 228 points to be named outstanding team of the year. Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Rams, Alabama and Fort Wayne Pistons followed in the top positions with diverse seasonal achievements highlighted.

NEW York Army Steamroller West Point Associated Press Army Earl Blaik Detroit Tigers Cleveland Rams Rams Alabama Fort Wayne Ind Zoliner Pistons Pistons Oklahoma A. & M Indiana Great Lakes Notre Dame Detroit Cleveland Oklahoma A&m Montreal DePaul Iowa

Conn Favored To Outpoint Louis In Rematch

Sporting chatter notes James Braddock backs Billy Conn to outpoint Joe Louis in their second meeting next June as Louis nears his 32nd year. Prominent figures discuss boxing, racing, and coaching moves amid a wave of high profile sports talk.

New York James J. Braddock Billy Conn Joe Louis Joe Billy Edward R. Bradley Kentucky

Dover To Play Shade Cancel Nelsonville Tilt

Nelsonville schools closed postpone Thursday game with Chauncey Dover and Nelsonville until after the new year. Principal Leah Pressterston says a game with Shade will be held Thursday or Friday night.

Dover Nelsonville Chauncey Chauncey Dover Leah Pressterston

Ada Johnson Rites Held at Church of God

Funeral services for Ada Irene Johnson 52 wife of George Johnson were held Monday at the Church of God Chauncey conducted by Rev Clarence Way. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She leaves husband five children and siblings. She was a Jackson native longtime Chauncey resident.

Chauncey Ada Irene Johnson George Johnson Converse St Church of God Samuel Lahugh Jr Franklin Blackford Johnson George George Edward Robert U. S. Navy Evelyn Giffen de Ann Lillian Judith Kay Giffen Edward Clyde William Jackson Lizwe Harrison Annie Hicks Maude Moler Buffalo

Methodist Children to Give Christmas Entertainment

The Plains Methodist Sunday School Childrens Department presents a Christmas program at the church on Sunday December 23 at 7 p m with songs and recitations by primary and junior children. Dorothy Cade leads the entertainment. Chauncey Dover high football turkey dinner and banquet slated for tonight at 7 at the high school with tickets sold in advance and a large turnout expected.

Chauncey The Plains Methodist Sunday School Dorothy Cade Chauncey-Dover High

Athens Woman Reports Cure With ERB HELP Remedy

An Athens woman describes relief after taking ERB HELP a compound of 12 herbs. She previously spit up acid liquids after meals and suffered headaches irregular bowels and near choking. She now eats normally with no gas bloating or spitting and reports improved health. Sold at Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville.

Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts

Western Kentucky State Teachers 87 Miami 27

Western Kentucky State Teachers overwhelms Miami 27 as scorers push ahead in early scores. No other explicit context or outcomes are provided.

Horse Doping Controversy Faces Civil Court Action

Two horsemen and their trainers suspended by the Maryland racing commission filed a circuit court suit to invalidate the rule against doping. They seek to halt further hearings without court order. The case names W. L. Brann Sylvester W. Labrot Jr EB A Christmas and Clay Sutphin. Hearings on morphine findings from Pimlico horses were extended as court officials consider the petition.

Baltimore Racing Commission Maryland Fron W. L. Brann Sylvester W. Labrot EB. A. Christmas Clay Sutphin Sutphin Pimlico Joseph Sherbow George P. Mahone Commission Courtenay Jenifer Frank Small, Jr William Curran

Sinkwich Quits as Grid Player

Atlanta, Ga. Frank Sinkwich former All America back at Georgia and 1944 NFL MVP will retire from football to devote his efforts to his case in Youngstown O. He recently was discharged from the Army and a knee injury prompted the decision.

Atlanta Frank Sinkwich University of Georgia Youngstown Sinkwich

Gorrill of OSU Dies in Fostoria at 42

Charles W. Gorrill 42 former Ohio State University end who played 1924 to 1926 died yesterday in Fostoria. He was discharged from the Navy after 18 months duty in the Pacific.

Fostoria Charles W. Gorrill Ohio State University Gorril Ohio Navy Pacific

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