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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

9

Xavier Muskie schedule shifts under MAC rule controversy

Xavier University struggles to form a 1948 basketball and football schedule as a MAC home-city rule blocks non conference games with Cincinnati and other local opponents. The Musketeers seek fill ins like Louisville and Quantico Marines and list Dayton and John Carroll among planned contests.

Xavier University Cincinnati Ohio University University of Cincinnati Musketeers Bobcats Miami Western Michigan Western Reserve Muskies University of Louisville and Quantico Marines Marshall Dayton John Carroll Cleveland Cincinnati Reds Eddie Miller Frank Baumholtz Ohio U Ritter Collet the Messenger Dayton Journal Chain Gang Florida Reds Charley Maas Butler University Indianapolis Maas Bulldogs Newt Oliver Rio Grande College Akron Fritz Nagy Ray Oliver Athens Oliver Pomeroy Bob Roberts Rio Grande Duncan Charleston Business College Morris Harvey National Basketball Guide Bryant Lincoln Memorial Tennessee Wesleyan Marty Blau George Mikan Harry Borykoff St. John’s St. Francis

Packers Rally To Beat Kautskys In Indy

In Indianapolis, the Packers rallied to a 73 54 victory over the Kautskys to stay atop the Eastern Division. Rochester Royals beat Sheboygan 60 53 in Sheboygan. Minneapolis beat Syracuse 69 55 in Minneapolis. Washington Capitals led the Western Division after a 72 60 win over Philadelphia, with Chicago Stags 77 71 victors over St Louis. St Louis fell to third as Baltimore defeated Providence 100 74.

Indianapolis Anderson Minneapolis Packers Indianapolis Kautskys Rochester Royals Royals Sheboygan Redskins Sheboygan Lakers Tri- Cities Blackhawks Oshkosh Syracuse Nations Fort Wayne Huntington Ind Toledo New York Washington Capitols Basketball Association of America St. Louis Bombers Chicago Stags Washington Bombers Philadelphia Warriors Stags St. Louis Baltimore Providence Chicago

Appointment of Administrator for Hester E. Cuckler Estate

Gordon B. Gray of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the estate of Hester E Cuckler deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 28 1948 Francis D White Probate Judge.

Gordon B. Gray Athens Ohio Hester E. Cuckler Athens County Francis D. White

Divorce Petition Filed in Ohio Court

George F. McClellan files for divorce from Mary McClellan in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Hearing set on or after March 18 1948. Attorney Jones and Williams represents McClellan.

Mary McClellan Austin Avenue Albion Michigan George F. McClellan Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio George F. Meclellan

Notice to Executors on Inventories in Three Estates

Notice is given to executors administrators surviving spouses next of kin and creditors that inventories and appraisements have been filed for the estates of Robert W. King Charles P. Kircher and William B. Noyes. Hearings are set for February 23 1948 at 9:00 A.M. Interested persons may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing date. Judge.

Robert W. King Charles P. Kircher

Shade Five Edges BIS 43 to 35 In Athens County League Clash

Shade High rallied to defeat Boys Industrial School 43 to 35 Tuesday night after taking a 15-7 lead. Shafer sparked the win with strong defense and late baskets, while Niggemeyer and Henderson contributed most of Shade’s points. BIS was led by Cheap with 12, Turner held to six as Shade closed the game with a timely run. Shade also kept its Junior High squad unbeaten by beating Mechanicsburg 29-17.

SHADE Shade High Boys Industrial School Bob Bobo Bis Shafer Niggemeyer Henderson Turner Cheap Athens Waterloo High New Marshfield Jacksonville Mechanicsburg Watincalsinnn Ovi Msi Ceskees Cunennannae Swikeibinanais Skorionné Fc Ccwcenn A Poritinor Aedwaves UCR Beinws Ssenme Crawford Cniwewuunnin

Wilmington Breaks Off With Rio Grande Basketball

Wilmington College will sever basketball relations with Rio Grande after next Tuesday's game. The move follows incidents from February 3 when Rio Grande won 46-41 and coach Robert Stoneburner criticized officiating. Newt Oliver was held to nine points by Wilmington's George Roush.

Wilmington Harold Shelly Wilmington College Rio Grande Robert Stonehammer Shelly Newt Oliver George Roush Stoneburner

Hamden Defeats Waterloo 55 to 14 in Lopsided Win

Hamden High Engineers limited Waterloo of New Marshfield to three field goals and rolled to a 55 14 victory. Huston led scoring with 15 points, Holtz added 14, and R Young had 11 as Hamden led 24 4 at halftime.

Hamden Hamden High Engineers Waterloo New Marshfield Engineers Huston Holtz R. Young

Notice of Application to Transfer Utilities Certificate

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio records a joint application to transfer Certificate No. 7457 from Dale Harrison to Ralph E. Simpkins. Transferee will adopt all tariffs on file. further information available from the commission and parties listed.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Dale Harrison Ralph KE. Simpkins Columbus Ohio Ralph E. Simpkins Henry St Marion Church St Logan

Probate Court Suspends Accounts in Athens County for March Hearing

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearing of multiple estate accounts until March 1 1948 at 9 A.M. Persons may file written exceptions before five days prior to the hearing date. Accounts include Bryson Carpenter Jones Niggemeyer Patton Rhoads Wood Wilson Finsterwald Kelso and others with first final or amended filings in 1948.

Board OF County Commissioners Athens County Court House Athens Ohio Trimble Guysville Torch Little Hocking Albany Board OF County Com- Cee QO J Arace Bryson W. W. Bryson Alfred H. Carpenter S. S. Carpenter C. L. Jones W.w.a Anna E. Jones Lawrence Niggemeyer Lena Niggemeyer Clinton E. Patton Esther Ella Patton Wiliam D. Hines Clarence Hillen R. W. Finsterwald George Hatze John P. Kelso John M. Warrener Francis D. White

Thirty-year veteran official still officiating at 61

A. 5 B. Long, Newark schools physical education director, remains active as a basketball and football official at age 61. He estimates 1 550 basketball games since 1912 and 20 to 25 football games yearly, calling games to enjoy the sport, not for money.

CC. E Jamieson NEA Newark Long Glenford Perry County Purdue University

Reserve Wrestlers Oppose on Saturday

Ohio University hosts Western Reserve Redcats in home wrestling clash at 8 p.m. in the men's gym with Ohio aiming to extend its recent form after a 2-1 start. lineups feature Zednik moving to 175 and Stump at 136 as both teams seek a win.

Ohio University Western Reserve Redcat Thalavalanrlare

Buckeye Cagers Go Through Seven Games In Prep for Midseason

Toledo outlasted Dayton 53 to 39 as Carlo Muzi scored 14 for the Rockets. Akron beat John Carroll 66 to 80 with Cal Moore’s 22 points. Steubenville’s Johnny Stozich led in scoring with 30 as his team fell. Otterbein beat Denison 55 to 41 and Wilbur Woods scored 18 for Otterbein. Ohio Wesleyan and Otterbein meet Saturday. Wesleya coach Bob Strimer undergoes appendectomy.

Buckeye Rapid Rockets Toledo University Dayton Rockets Otterbein Denison Wilberforce State Louisville Municipal Baldwin - Wallace Kent State Davis-Elkins Steubenville Akron John Carroll Taylor Cedarville Toledo Rocket Subs Carlo Muzi Rip West Ohio Wilbur Woods Pete Weidemaier Dick Slego Ed Hrivnal Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets Kent B-W Jackets Cal Moore Zippers Carroll Johnny Stozich Hap Huéy West Virginia Ohio Wesleyan Bob Strimer Sterling Geesman Wesleyan

Devils Triumph In Tripleheader Over Glouster Tomcats

Glouster, Chauncey and Dover teams staged a three game set with Dover taking two wins. Dover Juniors beat Chauncey 36 to 18, Chauncey Reserves topped the Tomcat reserves 22 to 14, and Dover Varsity defeated Glouster 53 to 32 led by Buddy Earich with 17 points while Moody scored 15 for Glouster.

Glouster Chauncey-Dover High Chauncey Tomcat Buddy Earich Moody Chauncey Courtney Cunningham Earich Chieiteniannes Pennell G Border GEV Ie Ale Diem Esnel Celine Arm Matson Ee Ee Mene Spreenins Ety Sincamene Sore Cocca Shields Erdy Staley Pras McClelland Harding Brown Cotter S Angle Ater Imincieieces Aramteemniinintn Ginnan LaCorte

College and high school basketball scores roundup

High school CAGE results include South Point 31 Huntington Marshall 27 and Junction City 55 Moxahala 52. College scores feature W V Wesleyan 79 over West Virginia Tech Morris Harvey 68, Duke 45 over William Mary 36, Notre Dame 55 Detroit 30, and Oklahoma 30 over Okla Aggies 15. Others include Alabama 31 over Kentucky 41 and Texas 62 vs Southwest Texas 32.

South Point Huntington Morris-Harvey Glenville Kentucky Alabama Duke William Mary Virginia Quantico Morehead Union Marshall Wesleyan Notre Dame Detroit Okla Aggies Oklahoma Alma Michigan Normal Adrian St. Marys Hope Albion Anderson Franklin Texas Southwest Texas Arizona New Mexico Denver Colorado Mines Rocky Mountain Carroll

Buchtel Wins Behind Final Quarter Surge At The Plains

Buchtel High School toppled The Plains 37 to 33 in Athens County League play. Covert and Whitmore led Buchtel with 15 and 11 points as the hosts pulled away late after a 23-22 third period edge. Reserves added a 24-14 win for Buchtel.

Buchtel Buchtel High Eagrs The Plains Covert Whitmore Russ Tinkham the Plains Rome Cokes iWhitmore Pieler Moovort Et Fe Cot Ea Eua UN Oiss Ec Oo Cavanaugh

Boxing Results From Last Night In Tampa And Pittsburgh

In Tampa Tommy Gomez of Tampa stopped Joe Matisi of Endicott in the first eight rounds. In Pittsburgh Dave Marsh of Akron won a decision over Al Gaulteri of Washington in eight rounds.

Tampa Fla Tommy Gomez Joe Matisi Endicott N. Y Pittsburgh Dave Marsh Akron al Gaulteri Washington

Wilkesville boys win twice over Vinton Township squads

Wilkesville Varsity and Junior High teams defeated Vinton Township cagers here recently. The Vinton Reserves beat Wilkesville second stringers 35 to 14. In the Varsity game the Fal cons nosed out the visitors 26 to 24 and the Junior High boys won 19 to 9.

Wilkesville Vinton Township Vinton Falcons

High School Grid League Talk By Ohio Coaches

Canton McKinley Alliance Barberton Massillon Mansfield Steubenville and Warren coaches meet here Sunday to discuss forming an Ohio high school football league.

Canton Canton McKinley Alliance Barberton Massillon Mansfield Steubenville Warren

Golf Hall of Fame revival eyed for golfer of the year

New York racing wires note the Golf Writers Association polls to choose the year’s top golfer. The column suggests broadening the reach beyond Americans to include Scotties and foreigners like Ted Ray Bobby Locke Jim Vardon and other all time greats as possible immortals. South Africa’s Locke could vie for the U S Open if his career continues.

New York Golf Golf Writers’® Association Bobby Jones Wallter Hagen Gene Sarazen Francis Ouimet Chic Evans Tommy Armour Alexa Stirling Fraser Jim Barnes Jim Vardon Ted Ray America South Africa Bobby Locke Bobby Ray

Golf Legends Recall Augusta Practice Round Tale

The reminiscence centers on Bobby Jones and Byron Nelson at Augusta National. Nelson fires a mighty drive with brassie to a near cup on the 15th as Sarazen’s famed double eagle memory looms. Jones reacts with humor and self doubt about fading such a shot.

Bobby Jones Byron Nelson Augusta National Gene Sarazen Nelson Byron Bobby Jones

Xavier Athletics Official Resigns to Focus on Real Estate

Gordon E. Nead, business manager of athletics at Xavier University, announced his resignation effective April 1. He had held the post on a part time basis since January 1947 to devote more time to his real estate business.

Cincinnati Gordon E. Nead Xavier University Nead

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