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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1941

Page

7

Bobcats to host Cincinnati and Toledo after Xavier win

Ohio University basketball beat Xavier 49 41 to reach nine wins and three losses as they prepare a two game home stretch this week. Cincinnati comes Tuesday followed by Toledo Friday in a key schedule period. Baumholtz led Xavier with 19 points while Frank Baumholtz drew heavy attention from Bobcats.

Ohio University Cincinnati Toledo Bobcats Bill Trautwein Ledger Xavier Musketeers Cincy Frankie Baumholtz Frankie Baumbholtz F. Snyder F. Lalich McEngety Bs Genonsmieiomhapia I Anpsain Incieestestenth Hececaeetnsek Nm Accmckuesin EMD Heician Thed Ate Baumholtz Lalich McSherry Ott Kruer Ense Mutryn Quinlan Snyder Miller Perrine Robben Ease Vaughan Moeller and Caldwell

Ohio University Mermen Edge Cincinnati 38 37 in Close Meet

Ohio University mermen edged Cincinnati 38 to 37 at Queen City. Cook and Jones led with 10 points each, key wins included the 400 yard relay and a late 440 freestyle tie with Munz. Next meets: Feb 15 vs Ohio Wesleyan. at Fenn College and Western Reserve this weekend in Cleveland.

Ohio University Bobcat Mermen Cincinnati Queen City Bobcats Cook Munz Jones Falk Banks Cleveland Fenn College Western Reserve Ohio Wesleyan Smith Thomas Norris Mitchell Tedrick Carlson Morris Cruber Loquer Klopfenstine Hauck Davis Ohio Smart Moser Ellerman

Tebbetts Sees Browns Challenging For A L Title

Detroit catcher Birdie Tebbetts predicts the St Louis Browns will be among the American League leaders, citing improved infield defense and a strong pitching corps. He argues Berardino may surpass Boudreau at short, notes star prospects like Estalella and Judnich, and expects the Tigers to contend if Greenberg’s army status allows.

Harry Grayson NEA Service George Tebbetts Nashua N. H Birdie Tebbetts Detroit Johnny Berardino Browns Lou Boudreau Cleveland Boudreau Berardino Southern California Collegian A. L Alan Strange Henry Greenberg Army Tebbetts Tigers Charley Gehringer Frank Croucher Eric McNair Dutch Meyer Gehringer Richard Bartell Bob Feller Indians Yanks Roberto Estalella Minneapolis Walter Judnich Rip Radcliff Bob Swift Fred Haney Johnny Allen Elden Auker Vernon Kennedy George Caster Denny Gatehouse Bob Harris Jack Kramer Roxie Lawson John Niggeling Bill Trotter John Whitehead Bill Cox Emil Bildilli Howard Mills Fritz Ostermueller Lou Hanning Maurice Newlin Bob Muncrief Newlin Muncrief San Antonio Stagg Purdue

Athens Junior High Steams Through Tournament Rounds

The Athens junior high basketball team won 34 to 1 against Cheshire and 37 to 12 over Pomeroy at Gallipolis. They advance to face Gallipolis in the semifinal while Ironton meets Oak Hill in the other matchup.

Athens Gallipolis Cheshire Pomeroy Ironton Oak Hill

Vinton Beats Wilkesville In Big Meet While Reserves Halt Tigers

In the game of the year Vinton Rural Tigers defeated Wilkesville 25-17 on the local court. Wilkesville reserves upset Vinton’s Little Tigers 19-13 to snap a 13 game win streak, before a packed auditorium.

Wilkesville Vinton Rural Tigers Vinton Little Tigers Richland Cheshire Gallia County Vinton Rural

Harrisonville High School Chapel Program and Community Notices

Harrisonville High School juniors presented a chapel program on The Romance of Great Hymns with mixed quartet members Annabell Stacy Eva Douglas Charles Sheets Robert Alkire and other chorus members. Community notices include Friendship Circle meeting 15 attendees and birthday dinners hosted by Mrs. Dixie Maynard Ella Scaff and others. Local families hosted dinners and visitors from Carpenter Porterfield Little Hocking and Pittsburgh with multiple dinner guests and a Lancaster funeral.

Harrisonville Annabell Stacy Eva Douglas Charles Sheets Robert Alkire Aldo Harmon Everett Turner Dale Whaley Dena Haning Frances Gilkey Bery Moore Dorothy Foley Gladys Hull Louis Campbell Amy Chase Friendship Circle Virgil Atkins Coelle Alkire Stalle Atkins Dixie Maynard Ella’ Scaff H. D. Cross Donald Cones Gilbert Quire Daisy Rawlings Carpenter Porter Richard Darwin Evelyn Beal Nona Morris William Beal Frankie Douglas Betty Melvin Morris Bernie Gilkey Kingsbury Juanita Donna Jean Grubb Lenna Belle Weaver Downington Glen Haning Downing

Quinn and Feller Honored by New York Baseball Scribes

New York writers feted Bob Quinn and Bob Feller at their annual dinner. Feller praised teammates and the Indians while Quinn, long tied to Boston Bees and various clubs, lauded baseball. Skits mocked Cleveland players, Commissioner Landis, and other sport figures as part of the evening's program.

New York J. A. Robert Quinn Robert William Andrew Feller Cleveland Indians Quinn Boston Bees Feller Bob Iowa Cleveland Ball Club Cleveland Oscar Vitt Landis Bill Terry Morrie Arnovich

Jimmy Ripple Signs 1941 Reds Contract in Cincinnati

New York reports Reds outfielder Jimmy Ripple has signed his 1941 contract with a salary increase. Warren Giles confirms the deal in Cincinnati. Cleveland Indians business manager Frank Kohlbecker announces infielder Russ Peters and catcher Jim Hegan, who last season played for Oklahoma City.

NEW York Jimmy Ripple Cincinnati Reds Warren Giles Frank Kohlbecker Cleveland Indians Lake Erie City Russ Peters Jim Hegan Oklahoma City

Apple Grove Woman's Society Meeting Report

The Methodist Church woman's society met at Mrs. Anna Chapman's home Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Several local residents are ill including Mrs. William Burri and Mrs. Hobart Hayman in Westerville. Edward Robinson returned from Williamson West Virginia after weeks away. George W. Hayman resumed work in Pittsburgh after visiting parents here. The county Epworth League met the local group Friday evening at the Letart community hall. Charles Sharp is ill with influenza.

Apple Grove Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Anna Chapman William Burri Edward Robinson Williamson W. Va Wesley Bellas Hobart Hayman Westerville George W. Hayman Pittsburgh Early Roush Huntington County Epworth League Letart Charles Sharp

Toledo Five Beaten for First Time

Ohio college basketball opens a busy February slate after exams. Mount Union leads with a nine-game winning run and undefeated in conference play, while Toledo’s 12-game streak ends in a 41 to 28 upset at Western Michigan State Teachers.

Columbus Ohio Mountanion Bob Wright Toledo Western Michigan State Rockets Michigan Mount Union Husky John Carroll de Paul Ohio University Dayton Mount Hiram Muskingum

Boilermakers Hand Hoosiers First Setback

Indiana eyes rebound after a loss to Purdue that drops them from the Big Ten lead. Wisconsin rises with five wins in six. Purdue must beat Illinois and Chicago to stay in title contention as Chicago visits Iowa. Hawkeyes beat Millikin 46 to 27 in warmup.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Hoosiers Purdue Ohio State Buckeyes Butler Bucks Boilermakers LaFayette Wisconsin Illinois Chicago Iowa Hawkeyes Millikin

Dodgers in talks and other sports chatter from dinner notes

At the baseball writers dinner gossip circulates about two more Dodgers deals, Hambletonian odds, and Joe Louis status. Bob Quinn may stay with the Boston Bees. Willam Terry hints Dodgers in the race. Basketball scores and social notes interject, plus Red Sanders coaching theories and a Baltimore high school run of state titles.

New York Baseball Writers Joe Detroit Bob Pastor Bob Quinn Boston Bees Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Tom Harmon Football Yankees Bing Crosby Bell Clothiers of Washington Warrenton Billy Conn Pittsburgh Johnny Pecora Lalanne North Carolina U Jack Robinson Edward G Red Sanders Vanderbilt Red Freddie Russell The Nashville Banner

Brown Holds Staff Talks Amid OSU Coaching Buzz

Ohio State coach Paul E. Brown said he has not completed his football staff and declined to confirm names. Reports linked Ernest Godfrey Fritz Mackey Hugh McGranahan and Paul O Bixler to the staff while Brown plans final negotiations and awaits athletic board approval before any announcement.

Columbus Paul E. Brown Ohio State University Ine Wnio Paw Journal Ernest R. Godfrey Fritz Mackey Francis Schmidt Hugh MacGranahan Carrol Widdoes Fred Heisler Brown Massillon High School Paul O. Bixler Colgate University L. W. St. John Buckeye Godfrey Sam Willaman Francis A. Schmidt Wall McGranahan Bixler Widdoes Heisler

Conference Parley Flops in Ohio College Group Effort

Freshman Marshall coach Farley Bell attended an unofficial Ohio group meeting aimed at reviving a Buckeye Conference style league. Only a few presidents and coaches showed interest as others canceled or declined visits. Leaders like Clem Crowe Don Peden and George Gauthier expressed support for a possible conference to boost football attendance.

Dayton Buckeye Ohio Farley Bell Marshall College Indiana Michigan Mitch Menachoff Bel Harry Baujan University of Dayton Cincinnati Clem Crowe Xavier Don Peden Ohio U Baujan Peden George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan

Jockey Earl Dew Dies After Agua Caliente Spill

Earl Dew, 18, Sac City Iowa, the 1940 national riding champion, died after a spill at Agua Caliente Mex track. He was injured aboard Bosca in a race to be honored as champion with 15,000 in attendance. Dew had earlier won 287 races last year, matching Walter Lee Taylor’s 286.

San Diego Calif Earl Dew Sac City Agua Caliente Mex Walter Lee Taylor Houston Tex Dew Taylor Santa Anita Track Los Angeles Tropical Park Miami Fila Caliente San Francisco Bosca Draco Whi Shot Billy Pearson Jack Haycock Jockey Room Rosen John Dew Earl Omaha Neb

Oklahoma to name coach and athletic director

Norman Oklahoma Francis A Schmidt former Ohio State football coach likely to be considered for Oklahoma University post Regents to name two successors to Tom Stidham who resigned to coach at Marquette Board separated coach and athletic director positions held by Stidham

Norman Okla Francis A. Schmidt Ohio State Oklahoma University Tom Stidham Marquette University Stidham

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