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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1940

Page

7

Bobcat Cagers Face Heavy Schedule This Week

Ohio University’s Bobcats, fresh off a 50 33 win over Western Reserve, brace for three road games this week. They visit Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, travel to Marietta or a rematch with Mount Pioneers Saturday, then head to Oxford for two Miami games, aiming to regain momentum.

Ledger Western Reserve Ohio University Bobcat Rucketeers Bearcats Cincinnati Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Bill Trautwein Oxford Miami Redskins Trautwein Cleveland Ohio Red Cats Reserve Clevelanders Anderson Vern Deinzer Frankie Baumbholtz Joe Scott Deinzer Jimmy Snyder Snyder Ott Bobcat Frankie Baumholtz Clifford Umholtz Blickensderfer O. Pee McSherry Walich W. L. Pts Miami Osenecese Toledo Eeeeee Wooster Seenee Muskingum Bowling Green Findlay Eeen Il Acaxadse Ashland s+enes John Carroll Ohio Northern Rio Grande Eens de Sales Mere Een Wilmington --O Ohio Wesleyan Alfred Holbrook Wittenberg Capital Ee Oberlin Eecoua Defiance Womens Hiram Oremeennwn Kenyon Caseeeee Dayton Ene Eewene Marietta Eee Mene Xavier Oan Nnnnee Baldwin-Wallace Fenneee Ween Enee Wneeee Heidelberg Bluffton Aeeeee Ohio Chiropody i George Rung Rung Buckeye Jim van Orsdel Norwood John Johnson Letterman Port Clinton Sparks Mack Long Middletown Ralph Palais Asbury Park N. J Harold Knowhton Massillon Jack Turnbaugh Cambridge Bob Burns Jim Uram River Rouge Mich Sam Paterson Venus Maupin Marvin Kinsey East Liverpool Redskins Ohio U Miami Dayton Carroll George Washington

Dodgers Bid High on Cullenbine in Free Agent Move

Detroit outfielder Roy Cullenbine, declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis, arrives from New York where the Dodgers offered a 25000 dollar bonus. His mother says he will choose among six clubs, with the Dodgers favored. Cullenbine, 25, is a right thrower and switch hitter who batted .240 in 75 games last season with Detroit.

Detroit U.P Roy Cullenbine K. M. Landis New York Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Ruth Cullenbine Cullenbine Tigers Toledo American Association

Golf buffs back plan to cut sand traps on courses

Frank W. Elmer, head of the Greenkeeping Superintendents Association of America, proposes reducing artificial hazards from about 90 to 50 sand traps per metropolitan course. He argues fewer traps will speed play, cut maintenance costs, and help the 85 percent of golfers who struggle to break 100. The plan aims to standardize traps nationwide with SMA backing.

New York U.P Greenkeeping Superintendents Association of America America Frank W. Elmer Cleveland Elmer U. S. Golf Association England Scotland

New York Writers Nominate Barrow for President

At the 17th annual New York chapter dinner Ed Barrow was humorously urged as a presidential candidate by baseball writers. Nomination came from Hall of Famer Honus Wagner with others joking about stopping the Yankees and spotlighting Bucky Walters as Player of the Year. The event blended satire with light political mockery and sports tributes.

New York New York Baseball Writers Ed Barrow United States Barrow Baseball Writers Association of America John Henry Honus) Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankee White House Wagner Herbert Hoover Jim Farley Yankees Judge Landis Bill Terry Bucky Walters Cincinnati Red

Platts Sohio Wins 29 to 26

Platts Sohio captured a 29 to 26 victory in a city bowling league match. The scoreboard showed a tight contest as both teams traded leads throughout the pins heavy evening session.

Platts Sohio

Three Holdouts Tie Up Athletics Roster

In Philadelphia the Athletics list three holdouts including Elon C Hogsett a 36 year old left handed pitcher drafted from Minneapolis. Also named are first baseman Dick Siebert of St Paul and catcher Frankie Hayes of Freehold New Jersey.

Philadelphia U.P Elon C Hogsett Minneapolis Philadelphia Athletics Dick Siebert St. Paul Minn Frankie Hayes Freehold

Oliver Cracks Phoenix Open Record To Win

Oliver of Hornell New York won the Phoenix Open with 205 over 54 holes and set a new course record 64 in the process. Ben Hogan finished second at 206 while Clayton Heafner Leonard Dodson tied for third at 207.

Phoenix Ariz Ed .Oliver Hornell N. Y San Antonio Oliver del Mar Cal Ben Hogan White Plains Clayton Heafner Linville N. C Leonard Dodson Kansas City Lloyd Mangrum Chicago John Parelli Lake Tahoe Calif Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Sam Byrd Paul Runyan

Zuppke Names Harmon and Schindler Among Greatest Players

Phoenix report recalls Bob Zuppke praising Tom Harmon of Michigan and Amby Schindler of Southern California as the two players he saw last year who filled him with awe. Ellsworth Vines explains why he left tennis for golf. Gene Buck jokes about Oliver’s 29 for nine, then moves to bragging and a game of rounders before wrapping with a final period.

Phoenix Ariz U.P Phoenix Country Club Tom Harmon Michigan Amby Schindler Southern California Bob Zuppke University of Illinois Tom Amby Zuppke Zap Ellsworth Vines Vines U. S Ed Oliver Gene Buck ASCAP W. C

Engen Sets New Ski Jump Record at Leavenworth

Alf Engen of Sun Valley Idaho soars from Leavenworth jump before 3000 spectators to establish a new American distance record at 252 feet.

Leavenworth Wash U.P Alf Engen Sun Valley Idaho

Church of Christ School Officers Meet Tonight

Semi monthly gathering of officers and teachers of the Church of Christ Church School is scheduled for tonight at the church. Andrew Simpkins, Sunday School Superintendent, will preside over the meeting.

Chauncey Church of Christ Church Andrew Simpkins

Chauncey District Social and Personal

The Everymans Bible Class of the Church of Christ meets Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Parish House with Carl Shafer in charge. Refreshments provided. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs William Sisson and Lorena Mae of Athens, and Jack Sanders of near Concord with Chauncey family hosts.

Chauncey Everymans Bible Church of Christ Church Parish House Carl Shafer Henry Cass Gilbert Courtney Dan Johnson William Sisson Lorena Mae Athens Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Jack Sanders Near Concord Chester Sanders Olive Brookins Guy Brookins H. B. Noble Hal Osborne E. L. Bingman Vere Ridge Henry Osborne Mill St

Purdue Indiana Big Ten lead on the line in Bloomington

Purdue visits Indiana for a key Big Ten showdown that could hinge the league race. Michigan travels to Northwestern while Ohio State visits Chicago and Wisconsin goes to Iowa in a weekend full of decisive non conference and conference tests.

Chicago Purdue Indiana Bloomington Ind Iowa Ohio State Wisconsin DePauw Greencastle Mexico YMCA Butler Milwaukee Marquette Big Ten DePaul Loyola Illinois Gene Englund Michigan State Badgers Notre Dame Michigan Northwestern

Chauncey to Meet Plains on Dover Floor Tuesday

Chauncey Dover High School Blue Devils face The Plains in a two game showdown on their home floor. The preliminary starts at 7 30 p m followed by the main game at 8 30 p m.

Chauncey Plains Dover Chauncey-Dover High School Blue Devils the Plains

Trimble Masonic Lodge to Convene Regular Meeting

Regular meeting of Trimble Masonic lodge will be held tonight at 7 o'clock in the lodge hall. Worshipful Master Paul Daugherty presides over the session.

Chauncey Trimble

Rare Records Made in Trimble Sunday School

Twenty members of Trimble Church of Christ Bible School have outstanding attendance records. Byron Skinner has attended eight years without missing, Mrs. Nina Johnson two years, and Dorothy White, Nina Kloh, Joanne Gooding, Austin Pettit with notable streaks. A book was presented to Skinner by superintendent Hazel Raber, with tokens for others.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Bible School Byron Skinner Nina Johnson Dorothy White Nina Kloh Joanne Gooding Austin Pettit Hazel Raber

Van Winkle Leads Miami Five Toward Ohio Title

Miami University’s Walt Van Winkle earns praise as a miracle man after guiding the Miami five to 10 wins in 11 games. The team leads Ohio basketball with a 0.909 winning percentage. George Rung stars as guard with strong defense and smart substitutions fuel the victory pace. Miami faces Dayton Tuesday and Ohio U Saturday as part of a busy slate.

Columbus Miami University Walt van Winkle Miami Court Ohio Miami Cagers Toledo DePaul Chicago Miami van Winkle University of Cincinnati

Marshal Is Stricken In Heart Attack

Chauncey Marshal Lawrence Reeves suffered a heart attack Sunday afternoon at his mother-in-law's home and was in serious condition for hours. He was later moved to his Mill Street home and confined to bed. His parents Mr and Mrs Bert Reeves of Nelsonville were summoned here by his condition.

Chauncey William Baker ‘Tucker Roy Edith Donaldson Tucker Converse St Tucker Cemetery Strouds Run Eloise Inez Raymond Preston Victor Mrs. Donaldson Lara Tucker Marshal Lawrence Reeves Mill St Bert Reeves Nelsonville

Chauncey Council Holds Special Meeting Tonight

A special Chauncey Council session is set for tonight at 7 o clock in the Mayor s office at the City building. Mayor W D Hines urges all council members to attend.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Two Games on Bulldog Sked

Athens High Bulldogs schedule two home games this week after a win at Nelsonville Friday night. They aim for progress as they chase league leader Gallipolis, facing Jackson tomorrow while Middletport and Gallipolis won decisively against Logan and Wellston respectively.

S.E.O.A.A Nelsonville Athens High Bulldogs Gallipolis Bulldogs Jackson Middleport Logan Wellston

City League Night Schedule At East Side Arena

Buckeyes play Zenners at 7 pm followed by Pepsi-Cola versus Mt. Zion at 8 pm and Bucks against Faculty at 9 pm on the East Side bill.

Buckeyes Zenners Pepsi-Cola Mt. Zion Bucks Faculty

Playoff Funds Approved to Aid Minor Baseball Players

An amendment to legalize sharing a portion of Shaughnessy playoff receipts with players in leagues below Class AA was passed unanimously by the minor leagues that operated last year. Two leagues opposed but supported passage. North Carolina reports 42 covered bridges in use.

Durham N. C U.P

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