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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1944

Page

17

Bulldogs reshuffle lineup for Middleport showdown

Athens hosts Middleport in SEC action as coach Trautwein moves to center and Grant Ferguson may miss the game. If Ferguson is unavailable Norm Rousey would start with Durtree Mills and Truipp for Athens. Boggs and Walters pace Middleport.

Charlie Bolin BullDogs Middleport Athens Yellow Jackets Logan Bolin Bill Trautwein Trautwein Walters Yellow Jacket Grant Ferguson Columbus Air Force Army Norm Rousey Ray Durtree Bob Mills Jack Truipp Jackets Boggs Bolinmen Klein Dean Rotrammel Rotrammel

Ohio Five at Cincinnati Bears in Queen City showdown

Ohio University seeks revenge for a 41 40 loss to Cincinnati last month as it visits the Bearcats in Cincinnati Saturday night. The Bobcats ride a two game win streak and hope to extend it to three while coach Bill Trautwein weighs starting lineup changes including Jim Mackey in a possible role alongside the Brandle twins Moorehead Muldovan and Wylie.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati Bearcats Queen City Bobcats Bearcats Athens Bearcat Bill Trautwein Moorehead Muldovan Wylie Brandle Jim Mackey Muskingum

Bucks Menace Boilermakers in Big Ten Weekend Series

Purdue, 6-0 in the Western Conference, faces Ohio State in Columbus as Ward Lambert's Boilermakers chase the Big Ten lead. Ohio State, 5-1 in league play and the top scoring unit, hosts a night full of conference action including Northwestern at Wisconsin and Indiana at Michigan.

Columbus Purdue Ward Northwestern Wisconsin Indiana Michigan

Great Lakes Navy tops Bowling Green in Ohio clash

Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets defeated Bowling Green 44 to 37 for their 22nd win in 24 games. Schaefer led with 13 points, Armstrong 10, while Siegferth added 12 for Bowling Green. Otterbein beat Wilmington 52 to 36 behind 15 points by Vonovich and Wood. McDermott had 14 for Wilmington.

Tars Bee-Gees Bowling Green Schaefer Armstrong Siegferth Great Lakes

Ty Cobb Lives Quiet Suburban Life on California Coast

Ty Cobb once a dynamic force for the Detroit Tigers now enjoys a serene life in Atherton California. At 57 or 58 he tends a garden hunts fishes golfs and watches baseball as a spectator while weighing the sport s future amid war demands and public morale concerns.

San Francisco Atherton Calif Tyrus Raymond Cobb Detroit Tigers Georgia Peach Ty Cobb

J-T Cardinals Sweep Rome In Athens County Contest

The J T Cardinals defeated Rome 44 to 16 on their home floor after leading 15 to 6 at halftime and 26 to 12 after the third period. In the preliminary, the Little Cardinals beat Rome 43 to 18.

Glouster J-T Cardinals Athens Rome J-T Cardinals Little Cardinals Jon

Generals Win Pair of Tilts

The McArthur team won twice this week on their home court and at Shade. They defeated Wellston 41 to 21 then edged Shade 33 to 32 after a comeback in the final period. The reserves fell to Wellston 18 to 14 in overtime and to Shade 17 to 12.

Varsity J-T Schoeman Garry Wwe Burdiss Haskins Kempton Andrews Nicholas Skinner Rome G. F. Tabler EE Waller Hart Renewere WEEO Ceewenumiome Jae C. Ashore Parsons McArthur F. Y F. Bean Sauinel Anne Asoue B. T. Simons Bobo Cee Burdiss CITY Ceermmenennenen RIPEN Sienascinentinaits Groreta Dec Smiley Mitchell SOO Saheeannetsteuna Hielbanete Leonard Ashcraft Harris Wellston Ga.y Marshall Pierce Weeimncan Smith Blickle Seeieles Bellomy Rupert Cokonougher Conscenccon White McAithup Bolin Westfall Byard Sweeney Shirley Jones Weer I Watkins Allied Printers Hall Wee Eer R. Marshall Wolfe Manning Fee Donkey Blind Eternal Ford Hack Oor Blaker Dalton Shields Shade Shahind Afuaaaaeme Ber Leew Sreeera Quebee Uwe Glouster Glouster Tom Cats Hollister Tom Kittens Arsity Glouster Meade Wee Wolf Buchman G. F. B. McGee MOOS Markins Kovach ORR Deenehnmcenn Meade Ee Anderson Moore Wwe Se L. Love

Racine Social And Personal News Highlights

Local residents share furloughs and visits with family and friends. Dean Sayre, stationed at Treasure Island, arrives for a five day leave. Pvt. Charles Jones visits his mother in Apple Grove. several families host relatives from Camp Hood, Camp Peary, and Columbus. Community events include WSCS meeting at Racine Methodist church.

Racine Dean Sayre Treasure Island Calif Herbert Sayre R. D Miami Fla Charles Jones Camp Hood Texas Bertha Lanham Apple Grove Gomer Lewis J. B. French Guy Neigler Mary George McClintock Veatrice McClintock WSCS William Watson

WSCS Committees Are Announced

GLOUSTER The WSCS of the Methodist Church lists appointed members for each committee including spiritual life finance supplies music status of women membership fellowship publicity with names such as Mrs E H Taylor Mrs L G DeLong and Mrs C A Bingman among others across nine groups.

W. A. Craft Ralph Hines John L. Morris K. Rockhold W. R. Drury W. G. Hughes J. H. Elias Elizabeth Gordon Gertrude Pride Ruth Reese Roy Davis C. A. Pride Mable LeFever John Bulloch E. E. Munden Emaline Zimmer Thomas Williams Jr W. O. Bailey Elizabeth Ellis Ed Kurtzman M. M. Bryson W .A. Craft

Social Notes from Corning District Weekend Visits

Corning residents share weekend visits with relatives in Columbus Jacksonville Athens and Congo. Attendees include the Hardy Preest and Klarenbeck families along with Rose Marie Kessler Elizabeth Burnhard Helen Klarenbeck Mary Elizabeth Barnhard and others.

Rose Marie Kessler Elizabeth Burnhard Helen Klarenbeck Margaret Klarenbeck Mary Elizabeth Barnhard George Klarenbeck John Rocks Maurice Rodgers John Exenkemper Jacksonville Mary Baldy Charles Eddy Ethel Athens Ralph Briggs Sunda Columbus Elizabeth de Garmo Gene Nash New Lexington Casper Nash Martin Stenson Moxahala Jack Stenson Dave Sheppard Bob Stoneburner George Wycinski Visted Congo

Eagles To Hold Victory Meeting in Glouster

Glouster Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announces a district victory meeting Sunday at 2 30 pm led by Deputy Grand W President James H Keilner. District No 4 includes Logan Pomeroy Murray City Jacksonville Nelsonville Corning Marietta Athens and Glouster. A large initiation class is expected followed by lunch.

Glouster Glouster Aerie Order of Eagles Grand W James H. Keilner District Victory Logan Pomeroy Murray City Jacksonville Nelsonville Corning Marietta Athens

Reverend Vian to Deliver Farewell Sermon in Bishopville

The Bishopville Church of Christ plans a farewell sermon by minister Homer Vian on February 20 as he moves with his family to Indiana. He has baptized many local youths and invites friends from Glouster and beyond to attend the closing services. Frank McCormick led the Piedmont League in 1936 with a .381 average for Durham and 138 RBIs.

Glouster Bishopville Frank McCormick Cincinnati Durham

Fullerton's Round-Up Highlights wartime sports mix

Column notes wartime sports chatter and personnel moves. It cites sentiment on players avoiding draft, football versus other duties, and possible loud speaker operations for baseball decisions. It also mentions Bernie Golding and Norvell Smith, plus Cherry Point Marines riders and Chapel Hill track prospects with listed servicemen.

Glouster Youth Wounded At War Front in Italy

Mr and Mrs Dan Gyure receive a War Department telegram that son Pfc Steve Gyure has been wounded in action in the Italian theater. He was in the military police, overseas since September, in service since last July.

Glouster Dan, Gyure War Department Pfc Steve Gyure Steve Military Police Clifford Brown Columbus Pic Ray E Tom) Brown Camp Maxey Texas Roger Brown Cincinnati Emmett Wright Ruth Ann Rodney Brown Malta R. D Alice Harrison Tom Brown Ernestine Harrison Hollister Ona Dew

Churches of Glouster Schedule Religious Services

Rev. C B Tigner of Church of Christ outlines Sunday Bible School at 9:00 with Delmar Gladden as superintendent and E K Peugh as chorister, Communion at 10:00, morning preaching on Jesus conversation with Simon. Evening service at 7:00 with subject to be announced. Rev A G Winkle of Methodist gives Sunday schedule. Church School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30 on Prayer Is Power, Youth Fellowship 6:00, Evening Worship 7:00 with Workers in the Vineyard of God. Official board meets after services, Bible study Wednesday 7:00 led by Mrs Ellis.

A. G. Winkle The Methodist Church C. A. Bingman Methodist Youth Fellowship Winkle Ellis

Arrest of Parents Reported by Glouster Police Chief

Glouster police chief Fred Heck, acting truancy officer, arrested Mrs. Martha Martin and Allen Exiine for failure to send their children to school. Both pleaded guilty and paid fines plus costs totaling 13 dollars and 80 cents. Heck vows to prosecute parents lacking valid excuses.

Glouster Fred Heck Glouster Schools Martha Martin Allen Exiine Heck

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Club Activities

Glouster notes cover Progressives Club gathering at Mrs. Carl Pico home with committee team members listed and Valentine themed table decor. N T Club hosted by Mrs. Mike Thompson included birthday box for Cpl. Bill Thompson and readings after a scripture lesson. Also reports furlough of Pvt. Vilas L. Bailey from Camp McCain and family visits, plus Mrs. W R Drury’s trip to Middleport.

J. E. Anderson B. R. Angle John S. Blower M. M. Brysson W. W. Bryson Lalla Danford L. G. DeLong Sam Dunnett Everett Eddy J. H. Henshaw Emily Jonas W. B. Morris Sara Willis Ruth Watkins Carl Pico N. T. Club Mike Thompson Ola Eddy Cpl Bill Thompson California Flo Henry

Bradley denies threatening to close park over standards

Cleveland Indians owner Alva Bradley says he was misquoted when he warned about suspending play if required to field subpar baseball. He says his comments were misconstrued and that he contacted AL President William Harridge to clarify the matter. Frank J. Shaughnessy, a former IL star, is mentioned in passing.

Cleveland Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Today Tribe Bradley William Harridge American League Harridge

Ex Bueck star named head of Navy pre flight football

Lt. Har old B. Cunningham former Ohio State athlete and coach is the new head of the football department at the Navy pre flight training school in Iowa City Iowa. He will lead the football training program though not guaranteed as 1944 coach. Cunningham played football basketball and track at Ohio State and later with the Chicago Bears Cleveland Rams and New York Giants. He hails from Mount Vernon North Carolina and also coached at Washington and Lee University. Faurot moves to Monmouth College.

Iowa City Harold B. Cunningham Ohio State University Don Faurot Navy Cunningham Ohio State Chicago Bears Cleveland Rams New York Giants Mount Vernon

Middleport Holds O. W. League Lead

Middleport Independents beat Pomeroy 50 to 24 at the local gym. Hysell and Walters combined for 34 points to pace Middleport, with Stain 4 Lohse 10 and Osborne 2 also contributing. Pomeroy scorers included Grimm 11 and Clifford 4.

Pomeroy Middleport Independents Middleport Hysell Walters Stain Lohse Osborne Stumbo Clifford Grimm Murray Graeser Roberts Stewart Total

Local Basketball Scores and Baseball Notables

Great Lakes 44 Bowling Green 37. Otterbein 52 Wilmington 36. Fort Knox 52 Morehead State Teachers 46. Lima St Rose 26 Lima St Gerard 24. Sabina 42 Blanchester 30. Billy Jurges and Billy Herman tied for .964 fielding percentage with the Cubs in 1935.

Great Lakes Bowling Green O) University Otterbein Wilmington Fort Knox Morehead State Teachers High School Lima St. Rose Lima St. Gerard Sabina Blanchester

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Bulldog Ohio Cindy Bucks Menace Boilermakers Great Lakes Victor Associated Press Bowling Green State University Great Lakes Naval Training Station Cobb Women’s City Bowling League Athens City Mechanicsburg JR. High Mechanicsburg Junior High Amesville Johnson Hollowell Mechanicsburg Boys Res Clubs of America ATLAS Corning Social Notes Eagles Rev. Vian Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Landis Washington Rodger R. Nelson Tucson Ariz Frank Leahy Midwest ONE Minute Sports Page International League Warren Giles Bernie Golding New Guinea Southwestern Norvell Cherry Point N. C Chapel Hill Maj George Mackey Henry Hart Temple Fletcher Gibson Perch Ashby North Carolina John Montgomery Rice Lafayette King Georgia Italy Millard Munden Fort Thomas Jack Russell la Camp Missouri Air Corps Amer (Pipe) Slay Dyesburg Tenn Furrlough Rodney Linscott Granite City, Ill Granite City Bank Masonic Hall Vilas L. Bailey Camp McCain Miss Tennessee Fort Jackson S. C Bailey Leo Bailey Buckeye Lake William Kennedy Vesta McCoy Mrs. Forrest Mr. Drury Mrs. Drury Frank J. Shaughnessy Bueck Star New Seahawk O. W Billy Jurges Giants Billy Herman Dodgers Chicago Cubs Mickle Tire and Access West Union St Easterling Corner Carpenter and Grosvenor GEO. L. Smith, Agt Sinclair Refining CO Dobbs Kyle and Mack BERRY Finance Corporation
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