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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1944

Page

7

Athens Bulldogs Alter Lineup for Middleport Tilt

The Athens Bulldogs host Middleport as Trautwein starts at center and Ferguson may be out for Army duties. Coach Trautwein reshuffles, Durtree Mills Triipp named in starting five with Walters and Klein leading the Yellow Jackets. Rotrammel doubtful. reserve lineup to precede the 8 pm varsity game.

Charlie Bolin Bulldogs Middleport Athens Yellow Jackets Logan Ledger Bolin Bill Trautwein Trautwein Walters Yellow Jacket Grant Ferguson Columbus Air Force Army Norm Rousey Ray Durtree Bob Mills Jack Triipp Klein Jackets Dean Botrammel Rotrammel

Ohio Five at Cincy Showdown Seeks Payback

Ohio University heads to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats at Quent City on Saturday. The Bobcats, 2 straight wins, seek a 3rd as they avenge a 41 to 40 loss last month. Coach Trautwein weighs lineup changes with Jim Mackey pushing for a start.

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

Bucks Menace Boilermakers’ Clean Record

Purdue visits Ohio State in Columbus for a Big Ten showdown. Ward Lambert’s Boilermakers, tied for leadership with Iowa and Northwestern, face the high scoring Buckeyes who own a 5-1 conference mark and a 374 point total.

Columbus Purdue Ward Northwestern Indiana Michigan

Women’s City Bowling League Opens Season

The Women’s City Bowling League kicks off its season with teams competing for top honors. Clubs field multiple squads as players vie for high series and individual averages.

Women’s City Bowling League

Athens City A Bowling Scores Wins Mechancisburg Jr High

The Boys' Clubs of America report over 250000 members while Athens City A bowling scores and Mechanicsburg Jr. High winner are noted in this brief sports and youth organizations summary.

Athens City Mechanicsburg JR. High The Boys’ Clubs of America

J T Cardinals Sweep Rome in Wednesday Victory

The J T Cardinals beat Rome 44 to 16 on their floor to extend their county season win streak. In the preliminary, the Little Cardinals defeated Rome 43 to 18.

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

Racine Social And Personal Highlights Local Visits

Racine society notes numerous furloughs and family gatherings with relatives visiting in Racine and nearby towns. Visitors include Pvt. Charles Jones from Camp Hood, Ohio residents and members of the McClintock, Cross, and Jividen families, and WSCS committee appointments at the Racine Methodist Church.

Great Lakes Sailors Defeat Bowling Green in Ohio clash

Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets outplayed Bowling Green State UniversityBee Gees 44 to 37. Schaefer scored 13 and Armstrong 10 at halftime 31 to 24. Great Lakes improved to 22 wins in 24 games. Otterbein beat Wilmington 52 to 36 as Vonovich and Wood led with 15 each.

Bowling Green State University Ohio Great Lakes Naval Training Station Tars Bee-Gees Bowling Green Schaefer Armstrong Siegferth Great Lakes

Ty Cobb Leads Quiet Life Beside Baseball

Ty Cobb at 58 enjoys a country squire life in Atherton California. The Georgia Peach gardens hunts fishes and watches baseball from a spectator stance while remaining a fiery figure of the game in memory. He worries the sport faces wartime strain but believes officials will persevere and provide healthy entertainment to boost morale for service members.

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

Corning Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Gatherings

Corning social notes list a Columbus visit by the Hardy and Preest families to Miss Bella Hopkins and Joe Hopkins. A Rose Marie Kessler birthday party drew Joylynlis Dorothy Gerlica Mary E Stenson and others at her home. Several families hosted or visited relatives in Columbus Athens Jacksonville Moxahala and Congo over the weekend.

Elizabeth Burnhard Helen Klarenbeck Margaret Klarenbeck Mary Elizabeth Burnhard 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 Sandy Jack Stenson Dave Neers Bob Stoneburner George Wycinski Congo Evenine

Eagles To Hold Victory Meeting

Glouster Aerie of Eagles will host Deputy Grand W. President James H. Kellner for a district victory meeting Sunday at 2:30 p m. District No 4 includes Logan Pompey Murray City Jacksonville Nelsonville Corning Marietta Athens Glouster. A large class will be initiated and lunch will follow.

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

Rev Vian To Preach Farewell Sermon In Glouster

The Bi Church of Christ plans sermons on the first and third Sundays. Rev Homer Vian will deliver his farewell sermon February 20 and will relocate with his family to another area after that service. He has baptized many of Bishopville’s youth 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 topped the league in RBIs with 138.

Glouster Bi Church of Christ Homer Vien Vian Bishopville Frank McCormick Cincinnati Durham

Fullerton's Round-Up Sports Roundup Snapshot

In spite of policy on Washington and draft, baseball men seek official ruling to allow players in defense jobs to leave without being drafted. Pro football previously asked and justified pro status. Guest star Rodger R. Nelson notes Frank Leahy on Army scoring vs Notre Dame. Also: league speaker plan for loudspeaker calls on doubtful plays and updates on athletes and 4-F status. Tracks and military athletes shine in mentions of Cherry Point Marines, Gordon Mackey, Henry Hart, Fletcher Gibson, Pessh Ashby, John Montgomery, Lafayette King.

New York Landis Washington International League Warren Giles Bernie Golding New Guinea Southwestern Norvell Cherry Point N. C Chapel Hill Maj George Mackey California Henry Hart Temple Fletcher Gibson Pessh Ashby North Carolina John Montgomery Rice Pfc Lafayette King Georgia

Glouster Youth Wounded At War Front in Italy

Mr and Mrs Dan Gyure receive War Department telegram stating their son Pfc Steve Gyure has been wounded in action in the Italian theater. No details given. Steve served with military police since last July and went overseas in September. Millard Munden leaves for Fort Thomas Ky with inductees. son of Mr and Mrs E F Munden. Sgt Jack Russell returns from furlough to Missouri camp after visiting Glouster with family. attached to the air corps. Amer Slay stationed at Dyesburg Tenn on furlough visiting relatives. Mrs Rodney Linscott travels to Granite City Ill where her husband is stationed. she works in a Granite City bank.

Church Services and Schedules in Glouster

Rev C B Tigner of the Church of Christ announces Bible School at 9:00 with Delmar Gladden as superintendent and F K Peugh as chorister. Communion at 10:00 followed by a sermon on Jesus conversation with Simon. Evening service at 7:00 with an unannounced topic. Rev A G Winkle of the Methodist Church lists Sunday schedule: Bible School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30 on Prayer Power, Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:00, Evening Worship 7:00 on Workers in the Vineyard. Official board meets after. Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 led by Mrs Ellis.

Winkle Ellis Hausing

Arrest of Parents Charged With School Truancy

Glouster Police Chief Fred Heck, acting as truant officer, arrested Mrs. Martha Martin and Allen Exline for failure to send their children to school. Both pleaded guilty and paid a total of 13 dollars and 80 cents in fines and costs. Heck vows to prosecute parents who keep their children out of school without a valid excuse.

Glouster Fred Heck Glouster Schools Martha Martin Allen Exline Heck

Social Notes From Glouster Gather for Club Meetings

Glouster progressives hosted at Mrs. Carl Pico home with planning by the social committee and Valentine table décor by multiple members. Past Matrons Association to meet at Masonic Hall with a reception for a new member. Rounds of games and readings followed by refreshments. Pvt Vilas L Bailey returns from fur lough then resumes training at Fort Jackson. Glouster residents visit relatives, with Mrs Drury visiting sisters in Middleport and Drury returning home.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Carl Pico L. G. De-Long John Blower FE. J. Anderson Lalla Danford Valentine B. R. Angie W. W. Bryson M. M. Bryson W. B. Morris Sara Willis Ruth Watkins Masonic Hall

Bradley Denies He Threatened Indians Franchise

Cleveland AP reports Cleveland Indians owner Alva Bradley says his remarks were misunderstood and he never intended to close the park or forfeit the franchise. He says he wanted to preserve standards while continuing baseball and he contacted AL president William Harridge for clarification. Frank J. Shaughnessy is noted for his early career batting .287.

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

Ex Buck Star Named Seahawk Football Chief

Iowa City Iowa report says Har old B Cunningham former Ohio State athlete and coach has succeeded Lt Don Faurot as head of the football department at the Navy pre flight training school. Cunningham played for Ohio State and pro football with the Bears Rams Giants and coached at Washington and Lee University.

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

Middleport Holds C V League Lead

Middleport Independents defeated Pomeroy 50 to 24 at the local gym to extend their C V league lead. Hysell and Walters combined for 34 points as Middleport surged in the final quarter, turning a 10-4 deficit after one period into a decisive win.

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

Basketball Results Jump with Streaks Across the League

Great Lakes 44, Bowling Green 37. Otterbein 52, Wilmington 36. Fort Knox 52, Morehead State 46. High school Lima St. Rose 26, Lima St. Gerard 24. Sabina 42, Blanchester 30. Billy Jurges of the Giants and Billy Herman of the Dodgers both 964 with the Cubs in 1935 to top National League keystone combos.

Great Lakes Bowling Green O) University Otterbein Wilmington Fort Knox Morehead States Teachers High School Lima St. Rose Lima St. Gerard Sabina Blanchester Billy Jurges Giants Billy Herman Dodgers Chicago Cubs

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