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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

9

Bearcats Seek Repeat of Upset Over Bobcats Tonight

Cincinnati Bearcats aim to repeat their second half surge that upset Ohio State earlier this season. Trautwein plans to counter with Ohio State’s top scorers Baumholtz Snyder Lalich McSherry Ott as star Frankie Baumbholtz targets 300 season points and 1000 career points.

Trautwein Frank Baumholtz Jim Snyder Pete Lalich Harry McSherry Carl Ott Ohio Baumbholtz

Two Candidates Remain for Canton McKinley Football Post

The Canton McKinley Board of Education narrows the search for Johnny Reed’s successor. Paul Jenkins of Portsmouth High School and Floyd Schwartz Walder of Parkersburg High are in contention after Reed resigned to take a job at Monessen High in Pennsylvania.

Canton Board of Education Johnny Reed Canton McKinley High School Paul Jenkins Portsmouth High School Floyd Schwartzwalder Parkersburg W. Va Reed Monessen

Layden Leaves Notre Dame to Become Pro Grid Czar

Elmer Layden quits as Notre Dame coach to accept a five year contract as professional football commissioner at $20 000 a year and remains head coach and athletic director at the university Layden cites family welfare as a factor in the decision Other Notre Dame candidates to take over include Dr Edward Anderson Buck Shaw Jimmy Phelan Jack Meagher and Jimmy Crowley The NFL search for a prominent figure to run the sport continues and Layden’s duties will be outlined at the league meeting in April During his seven years at Notre Dame Layden’s teams went 46 14 and 3

Layden Notre Dame Chicago Elmer Layden Four Horsemen Edward Anderson Iowa Buck Shaw Santa Clara Jimmy Phelan University of Washington Jack Meagher Auburn Jimmy Crowley Fordham National Football League Kenesaw M. Landis Carl Storck Dayton Joe Carr Columbus

Athens Bulldogs Travel to Jackson to Meet Ironmen

The Athens Bulldogs head to Jackson for the second meeting in the home-and-home series, aiming to improve on a 28 to 15 win earlier this season. Coach Lackey is away, with likely starters including Poling, Engh or McPherson, Finsterwald, Williams, and Connett as pivot.

Athens Bulldogs Jackson Ironmen Gallipolis Red Black Bulldogs Athens S.e.co Nelsonville Welston Galipiolis Pomeroy Logan Harry Lackey Bill Poling Jack Engh Orland McPherson John Finsterwald Tom Williams Buddy Connett

City Basketball League Evening Schedule

The venue lists 7 00 Pepsi Cola versus Coca Cola and 7 00 McBees versus Athens Airways. A 7 45 girls game follows, then 8 30 Varsity Billiards against Standard Oil and Athens Faculty versus State Journal.

Pepsi Cola Coca Cola McBees Athens Airways Standard Oil Athens State Journal

Boxing results from Allentown and Chicago cards

Ken Overlin outpointed Jackie Manley at 165 to 168 in Allentown. Davey Day defeated Billy Marquart in Chicago by points. Lem Franklin knocked out Carl Vinciquerra in Omaha.

Allentown Ken Overlin Washington New York Jackie Manley Scranton Chicago Davey Day Billy Marquart Winnipeg Man Lem Franklin Cleveland Carl Vinciquerra Omaha Neb

Breezing With Briez New York Sports Jumble

A collage of sport tidbits mentions twins on Michigan State College wrestling, Don Padgett trade chatter, Babe Ruth health, a Derby hopeful pulled lame, Bob Feller control, Clearwater lure for Indians, Charlie O’Rourke praise, a polite Sugar Bowl note, Bill Stewart NL signing, Marquette football dates mix up, and a quick take on Tommy Harmon’s campus grades via a Michigan extension move.

New York Michigan State College Bill Terry Cardinals Don Padgett Babe Ruth Magnificent Mrs. E. Graham Elizabeth Arden Santa Anita Clearwater Fla Dodgers Havana Cleveland Indians Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Charlie O'Rourke Boston College Bill Stewart

M'Bee Duckpin League Hosts Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson welcomed guests for Sunday in Athens and Dayton. Attending were Miss Virginia McQuade Miss Marjorie Harvey Miss Florence Harvey Ray Johnson Bill Noble and Alice Johnson of Dayton the latter described as a daughter.

Chauncey Dan Johnson Virginia McQuade Marjorie Florence Harvey Ray Johnson Bill Noble Athens Land Alice Dayton

Big Ten Basketball Scores Report

Indiana 45 Ohio State 25. Purdue 46 Illinois 29. Iowa 58 Chicago 36. Ohio Dayton 39 Miami 26. Toledo 62 John Carroll 34. Kent State 43 Akron 31. Youngstown 44 Geneva Pa 43.

Indiana Ohio State Purdue Illinois Iowa Chicago Ohio Dayton Miami Toledo John Carroll Kent State Akron Youngstown Geneva

Big Ten Mat Champions To Meet Bobcats

Indiana’s Big Ten champions travel to Athens to face Ohio University grapplers led by Thor Olson. Indiana claims last year’s Western Conference title and a 121 pound national crown, coached by Billy Thom a noted mat figure and Olympic coach candidate. Floyd Swartzwalder will referee the match.

Athens Indiana Thor Olson Ohio University Grapplers Hoosiers Billy Thom Thom Columbus Germany Floyd Swartzwalder West Virginia Parkersburg High School

Buckeyes Face Iowa After Third Straight Loss

Bloomington Ind Ohio State drops to seventh after a third straight defeat as injuries to Capt Gil Mickelson and Freddie Miller weaken the squad. Indiana led early and held on 25 45 behind reserves led by Sophomore John Logan with 12 points while Dick Fisher reached 10 for the Buckeyes.

Bloomington Ind Ohio State Buckeyes Iowa Hawkeyes Gil Mickelson Freddie Miller Indiana Hoosiers John Logan Dick Fisher Ohio Gene Englund Wisconsin

Holcomb Resigns Muskingum Post at New Concord

Dr. Robert N. Montgomery of Muskingum College announced Stu Holcomb resigns as director of athletics and head football coach after five years. Holcomb will coach football and track and serve as assistant athletics director at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington PA. He came to Muskingum in 1936 from Findlay College and earned Ohio Conference titles in football and basketball.

New Concord Robert N. Montgomery Muskingum College Stu” Holcomb Holcomb Washington and Jefferson College Washington Muskingum Findlay College Ohio

Dayton Extended Advance Seat Sale Aids Local Baseball

Charles Stine of the Dayton chamber announces extension of an advanced seat sale to attract support from the Brooklyn Baseball organization for the Dayton club in the Mid Atlantic League. Branch Rickey Jr. notes the committee has sold 3000 dollars in box seats and says double that should be sold.

Dayton Charles Stine The Chamber of Commerce Brooklyn Baseball Organization Stine Branch Rickey, Jr Dodger Rickey

Eighth Grader Bob Harrison Scores 139 Points in Hoops

Toledo report says Captain Bob Harrison of La Grange school led his team to a 139 to 8 win over Arch Street School. Harrison scored all points, with 69 field goals and one free throw in an eight minute quarter game on a regulation court. He is 13 years old and five feet nine inches tall.

Toledo Bob Harrison la Grange School Arch Street School Bob

Akron South And Minster Are Leaders In Ohio High School Ball

Akron South leads Class A with 14 straight wins while Minster tops Class B with 15 consecutive victories. Xenia rallied to beat Troy, and Dick Hillman scored 69 points for Marietta St Marys 97 in a prior game, as teams shuffled in tight standings across the state.

Columbus Minster Auglaize County Akron South Farmington East Conneaut Rowe Leavittsburg Malta-McConnelsville Versailles Salem-Liberty Washington County Townsend High Collins Cleveland West Tech Greenville Johnston Trumbull Xenia Troy Trojans Morgan County Dick Hillman Muskingum River Marietta St. Mary's Massillon Dover Barberton North Eaton Lorain County South Horace Gillom Ohio Wyndel Gray Hillman George Beal Cambridge Wayne Hiatt Amanda Bob Gregg Fredericktown George Abbott Otsego Walter Brut) McQuade Columbus Aquinas Bill Herman Ralph Gilmore Bay Village Mark Wylie Gibisonville Chris Georgeoff Toledo Macomber P. Peters South Charleston Catawba B. and H. Haddix North Hampton Miamisburg Piqua Springfield Township Summit County Canton Timken Greenfield McClain Middletown Canton McKinley Washington Township Scioto County Celina Fremont Ross Columbus St. Charles Tiffin Columbiana Bexley Norwood Grandview Portsmouth Martins Ferry Canton Township Ashtabula Newark Coshocton Youngstown Raven East Liverpool Springfield Alliance Lima Central New Philadelphia Canton St. John East Conneaut Rowe Yorkville Hartford Mt. Cory Smithfield Malta-McConnellsville Townsend New Carlisle

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Mrs. Etta Schoonover Chauncey spent last week in Nelsonville visiting her ill mother Mrs. Sarah Davis whose condition is improved. George Williamson visited Columbus and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Worden and daughter Betty Nelsonville were guests of the Schoonover and Dowler families. Bob Richardson Dayton called here for his mother Mrs. Aleathan Richardson who received treatment at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Miss Alice Johnson, Dayton, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson. Mrs. Nellie Brookins and Thelma Jean were guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer The Plains. Florence Watkins Joan and George Watkins visited Eunice Mae Watkins in Columbus Friday and Saturday. Joan Watkins is ill.

Chauncey Etta Schoonover Nelsonville Sarah Davis George Williamson Columbus James Williamson William Worden Betty Ftta Schoonover Luster Dowler Bob Richardson Dayton Aleathan Richardson Richardson Sheltering Arms Hospital Alice Johnson Dan Johnson Nellie Brookins Thelma Jean Nts John Shafer the Plains Florence Watkins Joan George Watkins Eunice Mae Watkins Joan Watkins

Vinton Township Teams Lead Bath County League Upsets

Shakeup in the Vinton County Basketball League last week saw Wilkesville doubl e Zaleski on Tuesday while Winton Two toppled Wilkesville Friday to seize the league lead. McArthur lost at Zaleski as Hamden edged Richland in a comeback victory.

Wilkesville Zaleski Vinton McArthur Hamden Richland Cheshire Radcliff Vinton County Basketball League Varsity Winton Two McArthur Little Generals Tigers Vinton Two Vintonians Vinton Little Tigers Wilkesville Five

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils split Saturday night twin bill

Chauncey Dover teams split a Saturday doubleheader with J-T. Dover Reserves won 15-9 while C.D.H.S. Varsity lost 28-24. Chiki led the reserves with 1 percent points and Gaskella had four for J-T. CCMS Varsity contributors Sim mers Herdman each scored eight. The Chauncey-Dover band performed and was well received. Box score listed.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils J-T Dover C.D.H.S. Varsity Chauncey-Dover Chiki J-T Gaskella CCMS Varsity Simmers

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 Meet at K P Hall

The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 United Mine Workers will meet Wednesday at 7 p m in the K of P Hall with Mrs Ethel Scott president in charge. Members are asked to bring gifts for a benefit party. There will also be a valentines exchange. Elvela mitra the whispering fungus makes a sizzling noise and whispering noises.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P. Hall Ethel Scott

Courtney Officiates At Campbell Rites

Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated at the funeral of Mrs. E G Campbell of Athens at the Athens Christian Church Saturday. The service was well attended with many floral offerings. Miss Hazel LaHugh and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney sang In the Garden and Ivory Palaces, accompanied by Mrs. William Ruston of Athens.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney E. G. Campbell Athens Athens Christian Church Hazel LaHugh William Ruston Ivory

Youngstown Woman Struck By Auto While Night School Ride

Louise Dew of Youngstown was struck by a automobile on her way to night school. She sustained head injuries and was treated in a Youngstown hospital. release anticipated Sunday. Mrs. Mary Dew, her mother, was informed of the accident.

Chauncey Mary Dew Louise Youngstown

Toledo Rockets Dominate John Carroll In Conference Tilt

Toledo Rockets rout John Carroll 62 to 34 before 3,500 fans at Toledo. Bob Gerber led with 20 points as Toledo improves to 13-1 in the Ohio Conference, while John Carroll drops another setback.

Toledo University Rockets Western Michigan State Ohio John Carroll Bob Gerber Toledo Toedo

Kent State Coach Sidinger Heads to Army Induction

Kent State University assistant football and basketball coach Kent Sidinger announced he will report in Cleveland on Monday for induction into the army. A Salem, Ohio native and former Western Reserve athlete, Sidinger recently enlisted.

Kent Wayne Sidinger Kent State University Cleveland Army Salem Western Reserve Sidinger

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Bearcats Bobcats Cincinnati Bill Trautwein Ohio College Bobcat Frankie Mkinley George Geyer Brietz By Eddie Brietz Jerry Mitchell New York Post Bob Feller Tattle Tales RED Face Ted Carpenter Marquette Carpenter Iowa State Michigan State Conrad M. Jennings Clyde McBride Kansas City California al Schacht Tommy Harmon Harmon U. of Michigan M’bee Duckpin Bowling League F. Wolf EERE Wasiincion Merchant McWilliams Slaughter Erwin McCune Iw. Hawk Swank H. Mills Beriven Petty Eee Nanna Chandler Chase Weer Cornell Dulyea Edie Huffman Selby Noble By Mitch Fritz Howell Chauncey District Smoky Joe Wood Joe Yale New Haven Wood Elis Vinton Township Bath County Vinton County League Wisn Varsity C.dals Ley Herdman Earich Wee Sweeny Emewe Ainie Auinegea Skinner McMenny Ee Woodard Wert Eter Reese Cannon Rickard Eers McMenny Secorer Seers Elvela Mitra Courtney Campbell Rites Akron University Staters Bob Larson Leo Mogus Youngstown College Penguins Herve Wren Crh Wational Distillers Products Corp, WY McFarland Chev. Co N. Court Street Athens, Ohio
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