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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1941

Page

7

Ohio Cage Team Travels to Marietta Tonight

Marietta College hosts Ohio University in a home game as the Bobcats aim to rebound after a 60 34 win over the Pioneers. Ted Roan leads Marietta, while Baumholtz chases scoring honors as Ohio closes schedule with five games left.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ohio A. Cage Marietta Marietta College Bobcats Ohio U.’s Washington and Jefferson Pioneers Pennsylvania Quint Bill Trautwein Manetta Court Trautwein Toledo Rockets Ted Roan Roan Marietta Quint Baumholtz Bob Gerber Frankie Rocket Star Gerber Dayton Flyers

Shaw withdraws from Notre Dame athletic director coach post

Lawrence T. Buck Shaw of Santa Clara ends pursuit of Notre Dame athletic director and head football coach role. He had been a prominent candidate since Elmer Layden resigned to become NFL commissioner.

South Bend Ind Lawrence T Buck) Shaw Santa Clara Notre Dame Shaw Elmer Layden

Kalivoda Seeks Fifth Win in Bobcats Home Meet

Ohio University wrestler Kalivoda, No. 1 on the Bobcats, aims for his fifth straight win at home in a heavyweight bout against Waynesburg College. Kakowicz, 220 pounds and tri state champ, defeated Kalivoda last year. The Bobcats seek revenge and a third victory in five local starts as the meet opens at 7 30 p.m.

Kalivoda Waynesburg College of Pennsylvania Waynesburg Kakowicz Porowski Kent State Bobcats

College Basketball Scores From Dayton and Midwest Matches

Dayton 82 Ohio Wesleyan 46. Defiance 50 Grand Rapids 44. Kent State 47 Wilmington 39. Youngstown 53 Waynesburg 47. Indiana 50 Iowa 40. Illinois 55 Chicago 29. Wisconsin 48 Northwestern 46 in overtime. High school Lockland 50 Sharonville 34.

Indiana Iowa Illinois Chicago Wisconsin Northwestern Lockland Sharonville

Breezing Along With Brietz In Sports Gossip Column

A collage of sports notes and anecdotes from Eddie Brietz with many named figures and places. Helen Kitt’s ski misadventure in the Laurentians ends with a hospital stay in Montreal. Lounging items include Connie Mack Buck Ross talk, Alice Marble Don Budge dinner photo, Bob Gantt’s varsity future, Frank Stiedle golf drive, and Oklahoma City bid for indoor tennis. Short items mention a Georgia bat maker’s defense question, Bobby Jones birdies near Albany, and Les MacMitchell’s Hunter Mile trophy inscription.

Sunny South Charlotte Observer Alice Marble Don Budge Bob Gantt Duke Frank Stiedle Hot Springs Ark Jimmy Thomson Jimmy Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium Mose Simms Jack Troy Atlanta Bobby Jones Albany Boston A. A Les MacMitchell

Featherweight Champ Harry Jeffra Adopts Loyola Loyola Fan

Harry Jeffra the featherweight champion has become a basketball fan at Loyola College in Baltimore. He was so excited by Loyola's win over Western Maryland last month that he lost his voice midway through the game and could not tell everyone about the victory.

Harry Jeffra Loyola College of Baltimore Loyola-Western Maryland

Ohio honors set as Trumbull County starts 86 county high meets

Ohio's high school basketball state chase begins with Trumbull County launching the first of 86 Class B county tournaments. Berlin leads Class B at 17 0 with North Eaton and Lorain Clearview close behind. Miamisburg tied with Akron South in Class A at 15 0. Sectional district meets run March 7 to 15, state tourneys March 20 to 22.

Columbus Ohio Trumbull County Wood County Trumbull Old Man Minister Auglaize County Celina H.S Attica Seneca New Riegel Elmore Ottawa County Genoa Little Berlin Delaware County Berlin H. L. Furniss H. R. Townsend Cheshire Lorain County North Eaton Lorain Clearview Miamisburg Greenville Akron South Wyndel Gray Akron East Pandora Putnam County Miller City Roger Phillips Cridersville Springfield Township Canton Timken Middletown Greenfield McClain Canton McKinley Washington Township Fremont Ross Columbus St. Charles Monroe Lebanon Bexley Tiffin Columbian Norwood Martins Ferry Ashtabula Newark Portsmouth Coshocton Youngstown Raven Grandview East Liverpool Dover Canton Township Massillon Steubenville Lima Central New Philadelphia North

Ohio University Natators Split Weekend Duals

Ohio University swimming team split two away meets over the weekend, dropping to Fenn College 40 35 in a tight final event and beating Western Reserve 42 32. Notable results include wins by Jones and Walter in multiple events, plus relay victories for Ohio in the 400 free and 400 medley relays. Diving and other sprint events highlighted a balanced but narrow overall ledger on the road.

Ohio University Fenn College of Cleveland Western Reserve Fenn Leonell Walter Miller Gaily Cook Tedrick Jones Laub Carlson Banks Leonel Loquer Wilderman Klopfenstein Ohio Falk Murray Berkheiser Krohmer Seltsam Schwab Ellerman

Fight Results Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Card Highlights

In Cincinnati Ezzard Charles outpointed Billy Bengal in a 163 to 161 fight while Slaka Cavrich of Fairfield decisioned Tommy Miska. In Pittsburgh Steven Belloise defeated Osie Harris on points and Harry Bobo stopped Bill Boyd in Baltimore affiliated bout action.

Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Billy Bengal Detroit Slaka Cavrich Fairfield Tommy Miska Pittsburgh Steven Belloise New York Ossie Bulldog

Dover Blue Devils sweep New Marshfield in Saturday doubleheader

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils swept New Marshfield with a reserve win 11 to 10 and a varsity victory 45 to 25. Chiki led the reserves with 9 points while Mace and Music added 4 for New Marshfield. Herdman and Simmers led Chauncey Dover with 18 and 11 points. Waterloo's Holland and Addis had 9 and 6 for New Marshfield. Next, Chauncey Dover hosts Ames Bern in a league showdown on Feb 15 with reserves at 7 30 and varsity at 8 30.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils New Marshfield Chauncey Reserves Varsity Chiki Blue Devils Mace Music Chauncey-Dover Herdman Simmers Waterloo Holland Addis Ames-Bern Chauncey-Dover Gymnasium

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Millfield

Chauncey ladies aid group of Millfield Church of Christ met Friday night at Eda Heffken home with Mabel Smith presiding. Ida Hill led devotional and Olive Brookins oversaw the program. Refreshments served to members and next meeting set for Hazel Earich home. Dr and Mrs Kenneth Nye Tullahoma Tenn announce birth of 9 1 2 pound son born Feb 10.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Eda Heffken Bertha Sanders Helen Sanders Mabel Smith Ida Hill Olive Brookins Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinette Hazel Farich Viola Howard Hazel Earich Kenneth Nye Tullahoma, Tenn

Condition Critical Chauncey Birge Relative Ill

Mrs. Jack Birge of The Plains is reported in critical condition. She is mother of Mrs. John Lovesy.

Chauncey Jack Birge the Plains John Lovesy

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Mrs Geneva Stan ley left today for Oak Park Illinois to visit her sister Mrs Roscoe Brickles and family. Mrs Minnie Palmer was in Athens on business with other locals visiting relatives in the area. Dow Bridgewater at tending Ohio State University returned home for the weekend to see family. Elizabeth Robinett Millfield hosted Sunday guests including Ivan Matheny and Larry and Vern Robinett and children.

Chauncey Geneva Stanley Oak Park Roscoe Brickles Minnie Palmer Athens Ray Smith Kenneth Homer Cunningham Columbus Pauline Watkins William Theisen Herman Theisen Dow Bridgewater Ohio State University Mike Danko Millfield Cleveland Elizabeth Robinett Ivan Matheny Larry William Sisson Billy Vern Robinett Carolyn Sue

Teacher Resumes Work After Mumps Illness

Mrs. Christine Brown returns to Chauncey-Dover Schools after two weeks at home with mumps, resuming her teaching duties.

Chauncey Christine Brown Chauncey-Dover

Bishops Are Swamped by Flyers, 82-AG

The Dayton University Flyers defeated Ohio Wesleyan 82 to 46 as junior forward Bob Kavanaugh of Springfield scored 30 points. Dayton led 44-26 at halftime, continuing a high scoring streak this season. Other scores included DeSales 80 33 over Alliance Wooster 76 18 over Hiram and Ashland 70 36 over Hiram. Leo Mogus 25 points helped Youngstown beat Waynesburg 58 47. Kent State 47 39 over Wilmington. Defiance College 50 44 over Grand Rapids University. Tonight’s games list matchups including Kent State Wittenberg and Ashland at Heidelberg.

Dayton University Flyers Flyers Ohio Wesleyan Bob Kavanaugh Springfield Dayton de Sales Alliance Wooster Hiram Ashland Kavanaugh Youngstown Leo Mogus Waynesburg Kent State Wilmington Kent Defiance Defiance College Grand Rapids Mich University New River Rio Grande Ohio University Marietta John Carroll Akron Detroit U

Vander Meer Sets Record in American Association

Johnny Vander Meer, famed for two no hit games, set a new American Association strikeouts per nine innings record. Lou McKenna, St. Paul Club official, reports Vander Meer averaged 9.34 K per nine in summer while with Indianapolis, surpassing Marty O'Toole's 8.71 in 1911. Vander Meer had been recalled by the Cincinnati Reds before the season ended.

ST. Paul Minn Johnny Vander Meer Lou McKenna Vander Meer Marty O'Toole Indianapolis McKenna

Bill Edwards May Coach Pro Lions

Western Reserve University coach Bill Edwards is named among front-running candidates for the Detroit Lions coaching job in the National Football League. Edwards and assistant Roy Miller visited Detroit last Friday at the invitation of Lions owner Fred Mandel Jr. Reserve boasts three undefeated seasons under Edwards and won the Sun Bowl against Arizona State in El Paso on New Year’s Day.

Cleveland Bill Edwards Western Reserve University Detroit Lions Edwards Roy (Dugan) Miller Detroit Fred Mandel, Jr Lions Reserve Arizona State el Paso Tex

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