Bobcat Cagers Close 1947 Season With Win Over Butler
Ohio University finishes 1946-47 with a 13-10 record. The Bobcats beat Butler 62-53 in the final home game, closing strong after injuries to Bob Johnson Dickey and Brandle. Walters leads with 267 points, Shrider adds 262, Dickey 222 in 20 games. Jayvees post 9-5 under Jim Snyder.
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Mathematical rating system reshapes Bradley basketball
Bradley University coach A J Robertson tests a new player rating method based on assists and defense. After six games star scorer Paul Unruh ranks fifth on the squad. Local friends of Jimmy Crowley upset over his $100000 contract deal with the All-America Conference. Cincinnati Reds claim strong minor league depth in camp. Indiana captain elect John Goldsberry recalls how Howard Brown was injured in a Indiana Nebraska game. Bill Veeck to speak at January 6 downtown coaches banquet for Heidelberg College Columbian Calvert High squads.
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Athens Messenger Grid Chart Update
A list of college teams and entries appears with rankings or groupings including South Methodist Kansas Texas Tech William Mary Georgia Mississippi Eastern Stars Catawba Hawaii San Diego College of Pacific North Texas West Chester and others. The note references a coupon due at the Messenger Office by noon December 31 and mentions initials for names and several universities.
Pomeroy Merchants Edge Redheads In Tight 37-34 Finish
Before about 1000 fans in Pomeroy the Merchants beat the All-American Redheads 37 to 34. Gene Love confined Bucky Walters with constant holds and a caress while Winters and Walk led the Redheads’ shooting. Boggs Grimm and the Merchants’ late buckets sealed the narrow victory as the crowd watched a lively, at times playful contest.
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Messenger Football Contest Rules and Entry Coupon
The Messenger invites entries for a New Year football contest with 15 games. A $10 prize goes to the contestant with the most correct picks. ties share up to five prizes. Submit one coupon per person before noon December 31 at the sports desk. postmark not enough.
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Hamden High Teams Take League Lead With Wins
Hamden High Varsity and Reserve squads each won two games last week to seize undisputed first place in the Vinton County League. The Engineers Varsity beat Vinton 37 30 and edged Wilkesville 30 28, while the reserves defeated both opponents 24 11 and 23 10.
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