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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1946

Page

9

Bulldogs Move to 2nd in SEC After 42 30 Win

Athens High School defeated Wellston 42 to 30 on Wellston floor to claim undisputed second place in the Southeastern Ohio League. Moore led Bulldogs with 15 points, Evans added 12. Wellston's Hutchison and Pope had 10 and 6. Athens reserves beat Wellston reserves 33 to 19.

Ohio Denison Athens High Wellston Quint Bulldogs Golden Rocket Athens High School Wellston High School Wellston Athens Bulldogs Wellston Rockets Moore Evans Hutchison Pope Athens Pedigo Athens Quint Thompson Kennedy

Gallipolis Edges Jackson in Tight Basketball Faceoff

Gallipolis Blue Devils defeated the Jackson Ironmen 31 to 28 at Jackson in a down to the wire affair. Bob White led Gallipolis with 18 points, while Tom Turner and Eddie Evans paced Jackson with 8 and 7. Folden and Dick Turner fouled out late as officials kept the whistle busy with 26 total fouls. Jackson Reserve beat Gallipolis reserves 17 to 13. End of game saw Robinson of Gallipolis break through for a late layup in final seconds.

Brooklyn Curt Davis Claude Crocker Jackign Golden Graham Ay Epling Harold Parrott Robinson Gallipolis Gallipolis Blue Devils Jackson Ironmen Jackson Bob White Blue Devils Tom Turner Eddie Evans Folden Dick Turner Hardin Shipley Wellston F. B. White Brooklyn Dodgers Burt Shotten Phillies Brooklyn Organiza- Jackson Tion Turner Shotten E. Evans G. Haynes Cincinnati Cleveland T. Turner Augusta Perale Trimble Township Athens County Ohio Lade J Jackson FG Morrison Trimble Bovie Ala Stiffler L. Morrison Cramer Elias Francis D White Said Carthage Township Lo Nelson

OHSAA sets district meets for high school swimming

The Ohio High School Athletic Association schedules district swimming meets for Feb 23 at Hudson, Bowling Green, Columbus and Cincinnati. Top five from each district advance to the state meet in Columbus March 1 and 2. The association also outlines county tournament revenue sharing and notes a record 2263 officials approved for basketball this year. Cleveland schools face a year’s notice to enter state tournaments with possible senate action on individual school participation.

Harold Harrison Columbus OHSAA Distret Hudson Bowling Green Cincinnati Ohio High School Athletic Association Cleveland Cleveland Senate Senate Ohio State University Ohio Sam G.W. Young Ohio Wesleyan University Dayton Ohio State Arnold Risen Chuck Kuhn Jack Anderman Knox County Army Ollie Cline Fredericktown

Eight Members Received Into Church at Millfield

Eight Millfield Church of Christ members were baptized Sunday afternoon by Pastor Richard Wilcox at the Nelsonville church baptistry. The new members are Carolyn Heffken, Patricia Howard, Patricia Wallace, Isabelle Freeman, Bill Sanders, Thomas Blower, Jack Earich and Jerry Russell.

Chauncey Millfield

Chauncey District Social and Personal News Roundup

Chauncey District social notes include Albert Smith of Columbus visiting relatives in Millfield. Mrs Eddie Russell and children of Worthington and Miss Jean Russell of Columbus in Millfield to see Mrs Nellie Russell. Gertrude Mees and sons from Pomeroy visit Lu pane Shay in Chauncey. L L Howard and Richard Wilcox dine with locals. William Robinett and Columbus guests visit Floyd Stanley family. Vint Cunningham ill in Chauncey. Mrs Cunningham not well. Mary Helen Sweeney of Chauncey resumes outings after surgery at Osteopathic Hospital Mari pits.

Albert Smith Columbus Chauncey Eddie Russell Worthington Jean Russell Millfield Nellie Russell Gertrude Mees Richard Max Pomeroy Lupane Shay Ellis Ave L. L. Howard Mill Richard Wilcox Milfield Church of Christ William Robinett Robinett Floyd Stanley Converse Vint Cunningham Cunningham Mary Helen Sweeney Osteopathic Hospital Maripits

Courtneys Entertain At Dinner Sunday

Chauncey social notes report Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney hosting a Sunday two course dinner at their High Street home with several relatives and visitors present. Also listed are church and club announcements from Chauncey including a missionary meeting and a needle club gathering.

Courtneys Chauncey Gilbert Courtney High St Zenovia Fukey Ohio Uniersity Isabelle Courtney Nellie Agin Charles Feervey Courtney Russell Johnson Carlos Nye Junior Courtney Courtney Ulmer Bingman Mary Stalder Tribe Athens Dorothy Stalder Springfield

Hall Boosts Scoring Lead In NCBA Race

NEW YORK Bill Hall of Marshall extended his lead over George Mikan of DePaul to 40 points in the national scoring race. The AP tabulation shows Hall with 418 points in 26 games and Mikan with 378 in 17, as Hall tallied 50 points in two games and Mikan 40.

New York Bill Hall Marshall George Mikan DePaul Associated Press Hall Mikan

One-armed Pete Gray fights for salary with Toledo

Gray, once with the St. Louis Browns, says he will not play for Toledo of the American Association unless his salary demands are met. The 29 year old outfielder, who was named the Southern Association's outstanding player in 1944, did not win a starting spot with the Browns last season.

Wilkes-Barre Pete Gray St. Louis Browns Toledo American Association Gray Browns

Nelson Swing Spurs Golf Revolution and Other Sports Gleanings

Fullerton's Roundup surveys golf mechanics with Greensboro George Corcoran arguing Byron Nelson's lead comes from a hinge swing and learned wrist discipline. Ferrell's blowup over a bad bet at Sarasota is noted as a golf blowup moment. Rumors hint Tony Hinkle may move to Michigan. Maine guide Charley Miller gets lost in a NYC office. Oklahoma fans book a Los Angeles hotel for the 1947 Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Greensboro George Corcoran Byron Nelson George Nelson Corcoran Wes Ferrell Wes Sarasota Fla Ferrell Paul Waner Paul Tony Hinkle Butler U Michigan Benny Oosterbaan Charley Miller Maine Manhattan New Mexican National Baseball League Espanol Oklahoma Earl Red Hall Los Angeles California Oklahoma Aggies

Bradbury News Briefs Community notices and movements

Bradbury Bible School held a Sunday service in February. Rev Keffer of the Church of Christ conducts Thursday services. Five people were baptized Sunday night. William King of the U S Navy is visiting. Elwood Lewis returned home honorably from the Army. Orion Nelson family visited relatives in Dexter. Miles Hysell funeral attended in Bradford. Bible Class meeting planned with Mrs Meda Gibbs. Kenny McElhinny returned from hospital after surgery. Scott joined Russell Bailey Dairy farm. Nellie Jacobs of Laurel Clif visited sister Retta Maguire. Irene Smith returned home from St Clairsville after visiting Denver Smith.

Dexter Wilbur Pierce Miles Hysell Bradford Meda Gibbs Kenny McElhinny Duke Scott Russell Bailey Nellie Jacobs Laurel Clif Retta Maguire Irene Smith Denver Smith St Clairsville Ihome

Braves Acquire Johnny Hopp From Cardinals in 40 000 Deal

Boston Braves announce the purchase of outfielder Johnny Hopp from the St. Louis Cardinals for 40000 dollars. The Cardinals receive utility infielder Eddie Joost who is released to the Rochester club of the International League. Hopp hit .289 last season and was among the league's leading base stealers.

Boston Mass Boston Braves Today Johnny Hopp St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Braves Eddie Joost Rochester Cardinal Hopp

Toledo and Akron Meet Tonight In Ohio League Showdown

Toledo travels to Akron in a key Ohio Conference clash with national ranking implications. Akron seeks revenge for a 65 60 loss to Toledo last December while both teams aim to strengthen postseason prospects and challenge Oberlin in league play.

Bobcats Look to Extend Home Dominance Over Denison

Ohio University hosts Denison tonight as the Bobcats seek a fifth straight home win this season. Denison, entering with a 1–10 record, features newcomers Ed Rupp and John Doddridge, while Bobcats veterans Daganhardt and Reiff lead scorers as Ohio has netted 723 points to 583 for opponents this season.

Bobcats Denison Phil Hallman Ohio University Bobcat Trautwein Dayton Flyers Muskingum Muskies Hickory Denison Ieagers Welbaum Big Reds Fletcher General Hospital Ed Rupp John Doddridge Bob Daganhardt William Reiff Bob Lawrence Jim Querns Gerald Spranikel Denison Quint Daganhardt Sprankel Granville St. John’s Kentucky Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Walters Sayre Dickey Miller Grege Tom O'Brien Tom Jenike Jim Calabria Harry Lamb Harovid Kinsley

College Basketball Scores Reported From Various Games

Muskingum 65 defeated Capital 53 while Hiram beat Mount Union 63 to 55. Dartmouth edged Valparaiso 56 51 and Duke won 32 to 29 over Wake Forest. West Virginia Wesleyan 51 topped Potomac State 49 in overtime. Kentucky State College 39 beat Med Field Tampa 45. Indiana 56 defeated Washington University 46. Great Lakes 66 beat Marquette 41. St Louis University 40 defeated Missouri 4.

Muskingum Capital Hiram Mount Union Dartmouth Valparaiso Duke Wake Forest WVA Wesleyan Potoman State Kentucky State College Medi Field Tampa Indiana Washington U St. Louis Great Lakes Marquette St. Louis Univ Missouri

News Notes From Downington Local Roundup

Dora Jewell of Athens spent a weekend with Glenn and family. Lottie Bolin visits her mother Neva Howell while helping care for Holly Howell who is seriously ill. Harry Bolin Clayton and Willis Howell return to Canton after illness in the family. Dixon of St Francis Hospital Columbus visits son Frederick Dixon and family in Athens. Sunday School attendance in Athens on Feb 3 was twenty two. Duane Stanley and parents Cull Stanley hosted a Sunday visit. Mark Clark and son Raymond visited John Clark’s family from Friday to Sunday.

Frederick Dixon Land Family Athens Duane Stanley Cull Stanley Mark Clark Raymond John Clark

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