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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1947

Page

7

Football systems and the single wing in 1930s pro play

The article analyzes football formations including the T and single wing, noting Packers and Bears use, and explains why multiple systems persist based on player material. It also mentions Marietta College basketball broadcasts on WMOA and compares Yankees preseason scheduling with past seasons, then lists several Ohio high school football matchups.

Andy Kerr Colgate Cam Henderson Marshall

College Basketball Scores Roundup From Unspecified Date

Fairmont defeated Davis Elkins 71 to 47 and John Carroll beat Gannon 44 to 38. Ohio Wesleyan topped Muskingum 70 to 65 in overtime, while Hillsdale edged Ferris 58 to 50. Valparaiso won 66 to 60 at Concordia, Grinnell 58 to 39 over Carleton, and Michigan State 56 to 55 versus Marquette. Notre Dame 73, Butler 60. Wisconsin 60, Iowa 53. Indiana 55, Michigan 42. Kentucky 48, Alabama 37. New York University 60, North Carolina 47. Davidson 52, South Carolina 50. Duke 69, William and Mary 45. George Washington 52, Richmond 44. Loyola 54, Seton Hall 53. Vanderbilt 64, Mississippi State 44. LSU 63, Mississippi 43. Tennessee 63, Auburn 27. Texas 61, Texas A&M 41. Washington 60, Oregon 58.

Fairmont Davis Elkins John Carroll Gannon Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum Hillsdale Ferris Valparaiso Concordia Grinnell Carleton Michigan St Marquette Oklahoma Texas Christian Kansas State Iowa State Notre Dame Butler Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Michigan Murray Morehead Kentucky Alabama New York U N. Carolina Davidson South Carolina Duke William Mary George Wash Richmond Loyola Seton Hall Vanderbilt Miss. State LSU Mississippi Tennessee Auburn Texas Aggies Washington Oregon

Ohio Gallery Championships Planned for Olentangy Village

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association announced the 22nd annual Ohio Gallery Championships at Olentangy Village range February 22 and 23. Eight individual matches are set including men’s women’s and junior championships a junior senior two man and a 20 man telegraphic team against Ontario and Quebec. The range is doubled to 40 shooters at once with a February 12 entry deadline and a record field expected.

Columbus Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Olentangy Village John R. Lang Cincinnati Ohio Ontario Quebec Lang

Glouster High to Host Two-Game Set on J.T.s Court

The Glouster high school teams will host Jacksonville in two contests on J.T.'s court tonight. A preliminary game starts at 7 30 and the varsity follows at 8 30 with the Cardinals and Tomcats facing off.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Cardinals Glouster High Tomcats J.t.’S

Straitsville High Defeats McLaney 46-33 in Boy’s Game

Straitsville High edges McLaney 46 to 33 as Nicholas and Davis officiate the contest. The reserve score favors Straitsville 27 to 23.

New Straitsville New Straitsvile High McLaney Nicholas Davis Straitsville

Kent State Tops Ohio in a 23 3 Mat Meet

Kent State defeated Ohio 23 3 as the Golden Flashes won six decisions and one fall. Ohio’s lone victory came from Captain John Kalazenko 14 9 over Ralph Wilson while Ed Zednik lost a close bout to Mike Milkovich 9 7.

Kent Kent State Ohio VII Bobcats Ohioans John Kalazenko Ralph Wilson Golden Flashes John Botts Ohio Jim Spencer Ed Zednik Mike Milkovich Dick Stack Paul Sander

St Marys Five to Meet Pomeroy in WV Showdown

The St Marys Eagles, a top West Virginia semi pro club, travel to Pomeroy to face the Merchants who hold six wins and three losses this season and average 69 points per game led by Bucky Walters at 17 and Jake Shivel er at 14. The Merchants expect a full squad with Boggs and Rousey back from illness and injury. A 7:15 p.m. preliminary paves the way for the 8:15 main game with a girls contest preceding.

Pomeroy St. Marys Eagles West Virginia Pomeroy Merchants St. Mary’s Donegan Raiders Sharpsville Keystone State Merchants Bucky Walters Jake Shiveler Merchant Lionel Boggs Norm Rousey Charleston Middleport

Hocking Cage Dates Fixed

Logan announces the Hocking County basketball tournament will run Feb 17 19 20 21 and 22 at Logan High School. A double elimination format replaces prior single elimination with seven local teams competing to determine county representatives for the sectional starting Feb 27. Officials Eli Barck and S C Greziner of Columbus will supervise. Trophies go to first second and third place county teams along with county league and reserve champions. Participating teams include South Bloomingville Gibisonville Rockbridge Murray City Union Furnace Carbon Hill and Laureiville.

Logan Hocking County Logan High School Gymnasium J. R. Pierce Pierce Hocking Eli Barck S. C. Greziner Columbus South Bloomingville Gibisonville Rockbridge Murray City Union Furnace Carbon Hill Laureiville

Bishops win in overtime over Muskingum

Ohio Wesleyan overcame an early deficit to beat Muskingum 70-65 in overtime after a 62-62 regulation tie. Charley Buttermore scored the decisive basket as the Bishops pulled away in the extra period. meanwhile John Carroll defeated Gannon 44-38 in Erie.

Associated Press Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum John Carroll Gannon College of Erie Ohio Bishops Muskies Charley Buttermore Wesleyan Gannon Clevelanders Larry Holland

Devils at Home as Chauncey-Dover Meet

Union Furnace hosts Chauncey Dover Blue Devils in a basketball game at Chauncey Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

Jackets Logan Clash In SEC Tilt On Benders Floor

The Southeastern Ohio Conference battle features Athens vs Pomeroy with title implications as both teams chase Middleport. Mansfield style details show Jackets aiming to capitalize after a record run and Logan hoping to rebound in tonight’s pivotal home game.

SEC Middleport Pomeroy Athens Logan Jackson Wellston Gallipolis Nelsonville Quints Yellow Jackets Délhiman Finsterwald Coury Lehew Jackets Chiefs Bruce Bingham

Leo Durocher Not Suspended Says Baseball Commissioner

New York January report quotes Commissioner A B Chandler denying any suspension of Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher. Chandler notes he will not comment until the court rules. Durocher is to appear in Los Angeles court Tuesday over remarks about Judge George A Dockweiler related to actress Laraine Day.

New York A. B. (Happy) Chandler Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Associated Press Chandler Durocher Los Angeles George A. Dockweiler Laraine Day Brooklyn

Seton Hall Upset by Loyola 54-53 in Tight Loss

Seton Hall, boasting 18 straight wins, fell 54-53 to Loyola of Baltimore. The defeat ends its 28 game unbeaten streak, leaving only six teams still undefeated. Coach Bob Davies' Garden State quintet had won ten straight games before wartime suspension. The report notes the 1946 corn crop was unusually high in quality.

Bulldogs Athens Logan Dick Coury Harry Lackey Don Finsterwald Baltimore Seton Hall Loyola of Baltimore New Jersey Bob Davies Garden State

Martha (Sisson) Tewksbury dies at 80 in Albany area

Classified obituary for Martha (Sisson) Tewksbury, born November 2, 1866 near Carpenter Ohio, died January 7 1947 at age 80. Survived by husband Loring A. Tewksbury, nine children including Earl C. Tewksbury Velma Welch Vera Knowlton Nellie Ross Harlan Tewksbury, sister Mary Woodyard, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Continuous life narrative and church memberships noted. Funeral details and tributes included.

Martha (Sisson) Tewksbury William and Peninah Sisson Carpenter Ohio Loring A. Tewksbury Earl C. Tewksbury Carpenter, O Velma Welch Columbus Baptist Church School Lot Albany Airline Church of Christ Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Guy Gorby L. A. Tewksbury Vera Knowlton Harlan Tewksbury Nellie Ross Earl Tewksbury Bexley

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