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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1943

Page

7

Leu Leads Ohio Stunner Over Toledo 48 46 Thriller

Bob Leu hits a late two pointer as Ohio edges Toledo 48 46 in Athens. Ohio, trailing 22 20 at halftime, features Brandle Wylie Moore leading scorers with 13 11 and 19 points respectively while a revised lineup keeps the game close to the end.

LEDO Bob Toledo Wylie Moore Ohio University GF Acceccccceeeneeses Weecees Acvesee Ee Anmens Ovcceesenceese Os Eedeeabhenll Ennee University Greee Nsess Cccceneess

Patty Berg Tops 1943 Female Athlete Poll

New York report says Patty Berg of Minneapolis is voted the top woman athlete of 1943 by national sports editors. Berg, recovering from injuries, won the Western Open in a close duel with Kirby and claimed 30 first place votes and 118 points. Gloria Callen placed third behind Pauline Tunnerup and others.

New York United Marine Corps Reserve Patty Berg Minneapolis Ed Press Berg Kirby Miss Marble Goria Callen Pauline Miss Berg Tunnerup

Tomcats Fall To Dover In Tight Route on Away Court

Glouster varsity Tomcats suffer their first defeat of the season at Chauncey Dover 29 to 32 as Chauncey-Dover wins on their home floor. Tomcats' reserves win 16 to 12 over the Chauncey-Dover reserves in the same contest. The Tom Kittens previously beat Ames Bern by one point in overtime.

Glouster Glouster Varsity Tomcats Chauncey Dover Chauncey-Dover Tom Kittens Ames Bern

Pomeroy Wins Sunday Match In Bowling Trial

Pomeroy won by 70 pins in a Sunday match at Golds Gym Recreation. Bill Greuser of E had the high single 257 and high three total 577, a alley record. Next Sunday Point Pleasant and Pt Pleasant teams meet at Pt Pleasant. Scores listed show Groeser 577 top, with totals over 2250 for Point Pleasant and 2322 for another team. Also notes a morning church music special at the Methodist Church with Rev AG Winkle delivering a sermon.

Pomeroy Lers At Gold Bill Grueser Pt. Pleasant Point Pleasant Guillen Merson Methodist Churchey M. M. LeFavor Elias Treg Prince of Peace Ging Holton von Berge AG. Winkle

Fullerton’s Sports Roundup New York

A column discussing postwar changes in basketball including higher baskets and larger rims to encourage outside shooting. It notes Hank Iba’s cautious openness to the idea, mentions Miami Open golf winner Steve Varga Jr. and runner Johnny Bulla, and includes Dutch Bergman praising rest aiding Redskins’ win. Navy service list details follow.

New York Oklahoma Aggies Hank Iba Iba Iig Steve Varga, Jr Johnny Bulla

Two Lightweight Champs May Fight at Garden in January Bout

The two lightweight champions Sammy An gott and Beau Jack are likely to meet in an over weight scrap at the Garden on January 28. Emery Hresko, out fielder pitcher for the Flint Mid American Legion baseball club, has been offered 2500 dollars to sign with the Giants but will wait for a reply from Tigers executive Wish Egan before deciding.

Sammy Angott Beau Jack the Garden Emery Hresko Flint Midh American Legion Giants Tigers Wish Egan

Glouster Council Delays Meeting and Posts 1944 Budget

Glouster city council postponed Friday's session to Saturday night due to members working nights. A sidewalk widening on Braun Street was approved and a 1944 budget ordinance placed on first reading totaling 72 155.16 dollars. Two members were absent, and adjournment set for Monday at 9 pm to complete the ordinance. Also noted: Lt. James E. Blower, son of local residents, commissioned in the Naval Reserve and reporting to Princeton University for training. Leonard Kleinman graduated from Ohio State University Medical School and is assigned as First Lieutenant with duties in Los Angeles County General Hospital en route to Army service.

Glouster C. G. Lunsford Carl Wright Mike Thompson Emmett Rogers Rolland Hoffman Great Lakes Naval Training Station William Winefordner Braun Street High Street Lester Zimmer Board of Public Affairs Car Pico Columbus Samuel Kleinman Medical School Ohio State University Leonard Kleinman Leonard United States Army Los Angeles Los Angeles County General Hospital United States

Glouster Students Present Special Christmas Chapel Program

Glouster students staged a Christmas program at the school chapel featuring songs such as America and Joy to the World. Grades performed selections including Santa Claus is Coming and O Come all Ye Faithful, with the High School Male Quartet and a Grace Hammer directed band providing accompaniment.

King Wenceslas Bethlehem St. Nicholas Grace Hammer

Loyal Women Meet For Holiday Program

Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ held its annual six o'clock Christmas dinner in the social rooms. The event featured a V shaped table setup a lighted Christmas tree and an exchange of gifts. The program included carols Marion Byers played piano Rev C B Tignor gave prayer a Bible Christmas Story was read by Grace Zimmer and readings were offered by Ola Eddy Welby Williams and Julia Byers. Officers elected Werby Williams president Flo Henry vice president Kate Vaughn secretary and Julia Byers treasurer.

Glouster Church of Christ Marion Byers C. B. Tignor Grace Zimmer Ola Eddy Welbhy Williams Julia Byers Werby Williams Flo Henry Kate Vaughn

Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary Annual Christmas Party

The Ladies Auxiliary of Jacksonville UMWA held its annual Christmas party at the Eagles Hall. After a brief business meeting members enjoyed a chicken supper and exchanged gifts from a lit Christmas tree. Officers for the coming year were elected: Blanche Jansen president Mae Miller vice president Wahneta Rapp secretary and Mary Kempton treasurer.

Glouster U.M.W.A Jacksonville Eagles Hall Blanche Jansen Mae Miller Wahneta Rapp Mary Kempton

Christmas Program Planned at Trimble Methodist Church

The Trimble Methodist Church will present a Christmas program on Thursday evening December 23 at 7 30. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.

Glouster Rimble

Two Ohioans Win on Eastern Fight Card

In Newark at Laurel Garden two Ohio fighters prevailed. Freddie Schott of Akron stopped John Thomas of New York in the fourth round of a six round bout. Tony Janko of Youngstown won a six round decision over Joe Griffo of New York.

Newark N. J Laurel Garden Freddie Schott Akron John Thomas New York Tony Janko Youngstown Joe Griffo

Primary Department Christmas Party at Church

The Glou ster Church of Christ Sunday School Primary Department held a combined Christmas party on Saturday with a rehearsal for a program presented at the close of Sunday School the next morning. Decorations borrowed from the Loyal Women's Class were used. Mrs. Hugh Sweeney and Mrs. Ira Stansberry, assisted by Mrs. Siby Kittle, sponsored the event, serving jello cookies coca and tangerines to 28 members.

Glouster Church of Christ Sunday School Hugh Sweeney Ira Stansberry Siby Kittle

Hellyer Family Welcomes 12th Grandchild William J

Mrs A J Hellyer returns Sunday from Sheltering Arms Hospital with her new son William J Hellyer. Grandparents are Herb White of Trimble and Joe Hellyer of Glouster R D 1. The Hellyer couple say this marks their 12th grandchild.

Glouster A. J. Hellyer Sheltering Arms Hospital William J. Hellyer Herb White Trimble Joe Hellyer R. D Hellyer

Illini Whiz Kids Edge Missouri Then Top Kentucky

Illini freshman Dick Foley scored eight field goals in the win over Missouri 39-29. He later delivered a rebound basket and a free throw with three minutes left to put Illinois ahead 40-39 against undefeated Kentucky, and Howard Judson followed with the winning shot for a 43-41 Illinois victory. Indiana beat DePauw 38-34. Minnesota lost 59-32 to Great Lakes. Chicago faces its 45th straight loss against Illinois Tech tomorrow.

Illini Missouri Kentucky Illinois Foley Howard Judson Ilinois Indiana de Pauw Minnesota Big Ten Great Lakes Chicago Illinois Tech

Phillies Plan Garden Plot For Farm System Start

Phillies president Bob Carpenter outlines a farm system expansion to a garden plot setup next year. The plan includes Bradford Pa in Pony League, Wilmington in Interstate League, and Utica N Y in the Eastern League with Erie Pa seeking permission to join Pony League as the suspended Middle Atlantic League team.

Philadelphia Bob Carpenter Phillies Bradford Wilmington Utica N. Y Joseph F. Reardon Robert Stedler Buffalo Erie

Basketball Results From Regional Matches

Toledo U. beat Ohio U. 48 to 46. Bennett Field Naval Air Sta. defeated Brooklyn Coast Guard 24 to 22. Great Lakes Tl. won over Minnesota 59 to 32. Indiana edged Depauw 38 to 34. Depauw V minus five fell to Bunker Hill Naval Air Sta. 44 to 42. Illinois defeated Kentucky 48 to 41. General Electric Ft. Wayne ST beat Baer Field 45.

Toledo U Ohio U Bennett Field Naval Air Sta Brooklyn Coast Guard Great Lakes (Tl Minnesota Indiana Depauw Bunker Hill Naval Air Sta Illinois Kentucky General Electric Ft. Wayne Baer Field

Fight results from Boston Providence Newark bouts

Ralph Zanelli outpoints Fritzie Zivie in Boston at 148 1 2 pounds while Tippy Larkin knocks out Gene Ward in Garfield New Jersey at 142. Bobby Jacobs stops Nate Bolden in Newark at 158 1 2 pounds.

Boston Ralph Zanelli Providence K. J Fritzie Zivie Pittsburgh R. L Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Gene Ward Chicago Newark Bobby Jacobs Philadelphia Nate Bolden

Yankees Win AP Poll As Notre Dame Lands Close Second

The Associated Press writers poll ranks the New York Yankees as the top team for 1943 with 168 points and 32 first place votes, edging Notre Dame which earns 166 points and equal first place votes. Illinois tops basketball, while Chicago Bears and Ohio State also place.

NEW York New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Notre Dame Associated Press Great Lakes St. Louis Cardinals Milinois Chicago Bears Ohio State Yankees Tllinois di Chicague Bears Iowa Wyoming U. of Washington Detroit Red Wings College of Pacific

Colleges To Flock Back To Grid Sport

Major John L. Griffith says the Western Conference will restore football in 1944 after wartime suspensions. He notes heavy attendances and financial gains from 1943 seasons, adds costs for civilian physical training courses, and predicts nationwide return of college football with strong competition and high interest.

Chicago John L. Griffith Big Ten Griffith

LightBoxer Dies Five Hours After Bout

Al Reasoner a 23 year old lightweight boxer died in Columbus Hospital about five hours after a technical knockout in a 10 round bout against Fred Dawson of Chicago. Dr E J Buchan of the Illinois Athletic Commission said death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage and an inquest would be held. He called the death an accident.

Chicago al Reasoner Columbus Freddie Dawson E. J. Buchan Illinois Athletic Commission

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