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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

8

High Scoring Expected In Tonight's Ohio Matchup

Toledo's Rockets and Muskingum College clash as top Ohio scoring teams with averages near 50 per game. Bobcats led by Lalich and Baumholtz face Muskingum with Alberta Alberta Ebert Ballantine, Ballantine at guard and Ebert at center keying a zone defense. McSherry absence trims defense but Snyder moves to guard as Trautwein fields his strongest lineup.

Toledo Rockets Bobcats Muskingum College Ohio Muskies Miami Redskins Miami Bill Trautwein Marietta Frankie Baumholts Cincinnati Frankie Western Reserve Pete Lalich Trautwein Lalich Cleveland Harry McSherry Mac Western Michigan McSherry Jimmy Snyder Jimmy Baumholtz Deinzer Ott Snyder Bobcat Muskingum Hugh Ballantine Frank Alberta Bud Ebert Alberta

Baumholtz Aims to Break Berens Ohio U Scoring Mark

Mitch's Musings notes Frankie Baumholtz closes on Berens' 774 point Ohio University scoring record. Baumholtz sits at 592 after 17 games, with this season and next to go, and a sensational debut year of 312 points already set.

Frankie Baumholtz Berens Ohio University Frankie Baumholtz

Question Mania and Sports Scores From The Athens Messenger

Archive snippet recalls a 1939 archery record by Ken Wilhelm of Yermo California at 579.7 yards, Walter Johnson’s 414 wins and 276 losses, and Jess Willard’s height 6 feet 6 inches and 240 to 250 pounds. It also tracks Frankie’s scoring pace for the Bobcats with upcoming eight games and opponents including Muskingum Miami Dayton Cincinnati Xavier Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Duquesne and Washington and Jefferson.

National Archery Association Ken Wilhelm Yermo Calif Walter Johnson Jess Willard Frankie Ohio Bobcats Muskingum Miami Dayton Cincinnati Xavier Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Pittsburgh Washington Duquesne Jefferson Wesleyan Bobcat Madison Square Garden Long Island U Washington and

Army Navy game may be abolished amid defense reform talk

Rep. Paul W. Shafer of Michigan argued the yearly Army Navy football contest could be scrapped to end costly competition between the services. He urged a Department of National Defense to unify the War Department Air Corps Navy Department and Marine Corps.

Washington U.P Paul W. Shafer Mich Shafer House

Church sponsors film The Crown of Thorns at Trimble Church

The Sunday School classes led by Mrs. Carl Antle and Mrs. Christman of Trimble Church of Christ sponsor the sound movie The Crown of Thorns. It will show Thursday February 15 at 7 p m with teachers and class members urging strong attendance and inviting the public.

Chauncey Carl Antle Christman Trimble Church of Christ

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Meet for Quilting and Potluck

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will gather at the church on Wednesday for an all day quilting session followed by a potluck dinner.

Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church

Athens and Logan Set for Second Clash in League Play

Athens High Bulldogs travel to Logan to renew the series in a crucial 8 E C A A race game moved from March 1. Athens seeks an eighth win in eleven league games, riding strong free throw shooting led by Cecil McGlone while Bill Poling pursues improved numbers. Logan, coached by Tommy Bender, aims to end a rough slide with Beougher and Morris in the frontcourt and Carr, Clendenen at guards.

8.E.C.A.A Athens High Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Athens Bulldogs Galpes Arry Lackey Lackey Tommy Bender Jackson Clyde Beougher Junior Morris Morris Tommy Brehm Bender Beougher Carr Bob Clendenen Bill Poling Elisy Wood Bill Lewis Tom Williams Cecil McGlone Bill van Dyke Gallipolis McGlone Poling

Vosmik Sold To Dodgers in $25000 Deal

Brooklyn Dodgers purchase outfielder Joe Vosmik from the Boston Red Sox for 25000 dollars. The sale, completed in Belleair Florida, involves Dodgers head Larry MacPhail and Red Sox business manager Eddie Collins. Vosmik is 29 with a .276 average in 145 games last season. He was waived out of the American League after joining the Red Sox from Cleveland.

NEW York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Vosmik Boston Red Sox Bellaire Fla Larry MacPhail Dodgers Eddie Collins Red Sox Dominic DiMaggio San Francisco Vosmik Cleveland

Byron Nelson Wins Texas Open Playoff in San Antonio

Byron Nelson beat Ben Hogan by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff to claim the Texas Open title. Nelson finished 36 34 70 while Hogan shot 37 34 71, Hogan muffing a key putt on 18. Nelson earned 1500 dollars from the 5000 dollar meet as pros head to Houston for the Western Open February 16 to 18.

San Antonio Tex Byron Nelson Pro Brigade Houston Nelson Ben Hogan Hogan

Meeting of Millfield Methodist Ladies Aid Postponed

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Methodist Church has postponed its Wednesday night meeting at the president Mrs Margaret Simpkins home to Wednesday February 21.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Mill‘field Methodist Church Margaret Simpkins

Rules Committee Moves to Help Hurlers

The major league rules committee approved allowing a left handed pitcher to take a backward step from the rubber to rock and deliver. The change aims to aid pitchers against the lively ball and cheating fears, though Eddie Collins dissented. A curfew blocks starts after 11 50 p.m. for night games.

George Kirkley Belleair Fie UPI Clark Griffith Washington Major League Rules Committee Harridg Ford Frick National Griffith Ed Barrow Bob Quinn

Armstrong Aims for Tunney Path as Autobiography Nears

Henry Armstrong plans retirement at year end after nine years as welterweight champion. He seeks a literary life, starting work on The Road to Glory, and aims to follow Gene Tunney in art and letters while defending his title against Ceferino Garcia this month.

Henry Armstrong Tunney Henry McLemore Los Angeles U.S Gene Tunney Tom Heeney Armstrong Henry Eddie Mead Emery Ceferino Garcia Garcia Mead New York

Toledo Star Shackled by Notre Dame

Notre Dame held Toledo to three points as it beat Toledo 38 to 30. Toledo captain Pat Hints led with 14 points while George Sobek added 12 for Notre Dame in a tight first half, 17 to 10 at intermission.

Columbus U.P Toledo Bob Gerber Frankie Baumholtz Ohio U Buckeye Gerber Baumholtz Notre Dame Pat Hints George Sobek John Carroll Akron Bill Young Carroll Young Ed Endress Xavier Kentucky Bert Robben Muskingum Ohio

College Basketball Scores Across Schools and States

Iowa 48 Ohio State 55 and Kentucky 87 Xavier matchup followed by Notre Dame 38 Toledo 80. John Carroll 80 Akron 27 and Kansas 86 Iowa State 34 Illinois 35 Northwestern 45 Wisconsin 86 Minnesota 54. Purdue 82 Chicago 80 Indiana 57 Michigan 80 Columbia 48 Pennsylvania 34. St John’s Brooklyn 48 Loyola 27 Detroit 29 Marquette 25 South Dakota State 47 Omaha 35 Creighton 49 Drake 45 Earlham 49 DePauw 41 Butler 88 Ohio Concord 36 Augustana 40 Knox 25 Bradley 34 DePaul 33 Rice 59 St Marys Texas 45 Texas Tech 52 Texas Mines 32. Arizona 39 Flagstaff Tciers 38 Oregon 71 Washington State 41 St Marys 39 Loyola Los Angeles 87 Whitman 80 Pacific 83 Westinghouse Apprentice 58 Bluefield 45 Geneva 56 Bethany 38 Westminster 42 West Virginia 40 Georgetown 38.

College Iowa Ohio State Kentucky Xavier Notre Dame Toledo John Carroll Akron Kansas Iowa State Illinois Northwestern Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue Chiccago Indiana Michigan Columbia Pennsylvania St. John’s Brooklyn Loeyola Detroit Marquette Dakota State Omaha Creighton Drake Earlham DePauw Butler OCONY Augustana Knox

Troy Ends Loop Seed At Buchtel

Troy Township basketball team visits Buchtel on the county league floor for the finale. The Trojans hold nine wins and no losses while Buchtel shows three and six. A three way tie for second with six and three awaits Jacksonville Trimble Albany and Shade.

Troy Township Buehtel Buchtel Troy Boys Jacksonville-Trimble Albany Shade

Reorganized Scout Troop No 78 Sets Meeting Night

Chauncey Boy Scout Troop No 78 has been reorganized and now includes 16 boys aged 12 and 13. Wilbur Grandstaff is the new Scoutmaster. A meeting is scheduled for 7 o clock this Wednesday evening at the Scout Home. The two patrols play basketball each Saturday morning in the high school gym.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scout Wilbur Grandstaff

Mrs. Rosa Loper Buried in Athens Funeral

Funeral services for Rosa Schoonover Loper 58 a Chauncey resident were held Saturday at The Plains M and Church with Rev Nicholas and Rev Jenks officiating. Burial followed in W Union Street Cemetery Athens with Pleins arch of God pallbearers. She is survived by husband John Loper daughter Ethel Woosgerd son Clarence and several grandchildren plus siblings.

Chauncey Rosa Schoonover Loper John Loper The Plains Nicholas Athens W. Union St Pleins Arch of God

Maude Brown Visits Chauncey Family Guests

Mrs. Maude Brown of Columbus spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Alice Glancy in Ordiston and with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney in Chauncey. She joined nephew Rev. Glaze Thompson who teaches the Church of Christ Parish. Thompson led an adult class at Taylor Ridge on Sunday at 9 30 a m and preached at Trimble at 10 30 and at Millfield Church of Christ at 7 p m.

Chauncey Maude Brown Columbus Alice Glancy Ordiston Gilbert Courtney

Condition Improves After Self-Inflicted Wrist Injury

Hiram Mingus Jr. 19 son of Rev and Mrs Hiram Mingus is improving after accidentally shooting his right wrist. He spent days at Sheltering Arms Hospital and has returned home to Sand Ridge.

Chauncey Hiram Mingus, Jr Hiram Mingus Sheltering Arms Hospital Sand Ridge

Film Is Shown CHAUNCEY The Crown of Thorns in Church

A sound film The Crown of Thorns was shown Sunday night at the Church of Christ to a fair sized audience. The picture is being shown this week in several churches throughout the district.

Chauncey Church of Christ

Shade Club Women Meet for Quilting and Dinner

Shade Club Women gathered at Mrs. Faye Wingett's Pratts Fork home on February 8 to sew PTA quilts and carpet rags. A potluck and hostess chicken dinner followed. Mary Meeks won the surprise gift guessing contest. Attendees included Mary Bobo, Mamie Bobo, Kate Chappell, Catherine Bobo, Hazel Creamer, Edith Smith, Gertrude Douglas, Mary Meeks, Mabel Smith, Mary Violet, Zelda Perry, Edith Grim, Nettie Harris, Primrose Green, with guests Frank Lowther Joe Howard Ethel Sargent Alva Maison and Mary King. Children Ethelds Kay Harris Jean Wingett Gary Bobo Stanley Meeks. Next meeting set with Mabel Cowen on Thursday.

Shade Shade Ann Thimble Club Faye Wingett Pratts Fork PTA Thehostess Mary Meeks Mary Bobo Mamie Bobo Kate Chappell Catherine Bobo Hazel Creamer Edith Smith Gertrude Douglas Mabel Smith Mary Violet Zelda Perry Edith Grim Nettie Harris Primrose Green

Lieven Coal Mines Resume Operations

Eleven mines in the Chauncey district were marked to resume work on Tuesday per the last night work report. Mines listed include No. 90 No. 24 No. 9 No. 219 No. 255 Poston No. 6 Chauncey N. Y. 25 Carbondale Coonville and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Poston No Chauncey N. Y Carbondale Coonville Black Diamond

Greens Run Ladies Aid Meets in February Session

Chauncey District Social Notes report Greens Run Ladies Aid Society met at the parish home on a Wednesday in February with 15 members. Devotional led by Mrs. Myrtie Olbers. Officers retained: Lena Leak president Angie Fierbaugh vice president Clara Cannon secretary Bessie Cartwright Elsie Ross press reporter Ja Gillot named to flower committee. March devotional to be led by Mrs. Stevenson. One birthday observed for Mrs. Ross. Refreshments served by Mrs. Garnet Keeton Elsie Ross and Clarice Nutter.

Greens Run Greens Run Ladies Aid Society Myrtie Olbers Lena Leak Angie Fierbaugh Clara Cannon Tressurer Bessie Cartwright Elsie Ross Ja Gillot Stephenson

Hoosier Quintets Race Ahead in Big Ten Pace

Indiana and Purdue set a blistering tempo as Big Ten play resumes with Purdue beating Chicago 52 to 30 and Indiana routing Michigan 57 to 30. Illinois edged Northwestern 35 33 as battles for spots tighten. Iowa upset Ohio State 43 33 while Wisconsin beat Minnesota 36 34. Chicago sat last with six straight losses. Hapac led Illinois with late heroics.

Chicago Indiana Purdue Illinois Flint Boilermakers Michigan Northwestern Bill Hapac Iowa Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota Hoosiers Vic Siegel Ohio State Buckeyes Gil Mickelson Johnny Schick Ilinois Dick Klein Hapac Klein Mllmois Jeona

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to Hold Benefit Party

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 of the United Mine Workers will host a benefit party at Chauncey K of P Hall on Wednesday February 14 at p m. The auxiliary will also hold a regular business meeting at 6 30 p m with a Valentine exchange. The auxiliary supper planned for Wednesday night has been postponed with date to be announced later.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies United Mine Workers Chauncey K. of P

Mrs Fannie Matheny Visits Millfield Woman Ill

Mrs Fannie Matheny of Jobs Ohio is visiting Mrs Amos Ma theny in Millfield where the host’s illness has eased and condition improved.

Chauncey Fannie Matheny Jobs Ohio Millfield Amos Matheny

McArthur News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mr and Mrs Clarence Dixon of Columbus were weekend guests of his parents in McArthur. Miss Hazel Ansel returned home from University Hospital Columbus to resume school duties. Miss Florence Zarhurst, Vinton County child welfare director, was in Columbus on business. Nelson A Crites, McArthur High principal, visited family in Stoutsville. A PTA Valentine dance for seventh eighth grades and high school is planned. Miss Dorothy Diles of Geneva Schools is ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Palmer announce the birth of Barbara on Feb 9. Frances Coultrap visits Palmer family as Joan Herrold recovers in White Cross Hospital.

Mcarthur Clarence Dixon Columbus Truman Dixon Hazel Ansel University Hospital Florence Zarhurst Vinton County Nelson A. Crites Stoutsville Parent-Teacher Association Dorothy Diles Geneva Charles Palmer Elizabeth Coultrap Dayton Barbara Frances Coultrap

Loyal Women Bible Class Meeting at Mrs Nye Home

The Loyal Women’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Floyd Nye High Street with Mrs Car Shafer in charge Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass will present the lesson All women of the church are invited The social committee will serve refreshments

Chauncey— Loyal Women’s Bible Class Church of Christ Floyd Nye High St Car) Shafer Lloyd Pendergrass

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