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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1930

Page

26

Mountaineers Set for Wrestling Meet at Ohio University

West Virginia University sends its wrestlers to Athens for a 7 30 pm duel with Ohio University Bobcat grapplers in the men's gym. The Mountaineers boast a strong team with Olson in the lower weights and lever in the 115 and 125 classes. Shaffer 135 Welch 145 Estep Kraft 165 Blosser and Young or Hengs in heavy rounds are listed, with Jr H Johnson of Ohio State officiating.

West Virginia University Athens Ohio University Mountaineers Bishall College Bobbs Westwinia Olson Michn State Lever Shaffer Welch Newcomer Estep Kraft Blosser Young Hengks Heavy H. Johnson Ohio State University

Muskingum College Muskie MVPs Dominate Bobcats

Muskingum University residents cruised to a convincing win over Ohio University Bobcats in an Ohio gym contest. Star forward Weymer led Muskingum with 12 points while Koterba struggled, held to three points, as the Muskies pulled away in the second half.

Ison University University Payton Ohio Gymna Buckeye Ohio University Bobcats Livingston Bobcat-Baptist Granville Muskingum Concord Bobcat Chuck Koterba Ohio Braser F. T.P Legebome Weymer Oto U. F.G. F. T.P. Kotérba Broome Brammier Swackhammer Trac ®, G Warshower, F Kepler TOS

Wooster cage team wins big to lead Ohio Con race

Kenyon Wooster basketball team dominated the game last night for a 60 to 31 victory. The win puts Wooster in the lead of the Ohio Conference championship race.

Erg Gambier U.R Wooster Kenyon Cagers

Koterba Tops Buckeye Conference Scorers

Koterba Ohio forward leads Buckeye scoring with 71 points in six games, ahead of Popp Cincinnati at 69 and Siegenthaler Ohio Wesleyan with 64. Scott Denison and others trail as Buckeye totals near 306 points. King named assistant athletics professor at Cincinnati as part of football coaching staff.

Koterba Buckeye Bobcat Star Cincinnati Chuck Columbus Ohio University Ohio Sharp Bill” Popp Popp Floyd Siegenthaler Alliance Ohio Wesleyan Raymond Scott Dayton Denison Scott Ohio Siegenthaler Gandrup Root Flax Gervers Hart Denison Berwanger Thomas G. Cheadle Miami Dana M. King Hamilton King University of Cincinnati George Babcock Bearcat University of Illinois Robert Zuppke

Buckeye title clash eyed as possible tie nears

Cincinnati and Ohio Wesleyan near a possible tie for the Buckeye basketball championship for the second straight year. Fans propose a post season game on a neutral floor after the regular schedule to decide the title. Each team has won at home. Officials showed little enthusiasm for last year’s idea.

Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Buckeye

Ohio Wesleyan and Dayton Officials Explore Scheduling

Ohio Wesleyan University and Dayton city officials are weighing options to schedule a game between the schools. The talks focus on potential dates venues and logistical considerations to accommodate both programs and fans.

Ohio Wesleyan Dayton

Simpson to chase sprint titles in eight day string

Ohio State sprinter George Simpson returns from injury and enters four meets in eight days. He opens Saturday at Evanston against Northwestern Wisconsin and Chicago, then races in New York against Daley Hussey Kent Colgate and Wildermuth, then Toronto Canadian AAU indoors, and finally Urbana Illinois against Judd.

Columbus U.P George Simpson Ohio State Simpson Indiana Dash Northwestern Wisconsin Chicago Evanston New York Jimmy Daley Holy Cross Frank Hussey New Athletic Club Kent Colgate Boyle Pennsylvania Wildermuth Georgetown Buckeye East Columbus Star Toronto Percy Williams John Fitzpatrick Leigh Miller Jack Elder Urbana Illinois Timm Judd Buckeye Star

Denison Freshman Strength Test Leader Glenn Ellison

Glenn Ellison of Middletown topped a Denison University freshman strength test by more than 200 points, finishing first. Other top ten finishers included Cris Hackett Dayton John Shepard Granville Robert Adama Dayton Dean Lucas Newark Lee Johnson Hammond Ind Charles Stoneking North Bend Howard Walker Johnstown Lauri Wart Ashtabula Harbor and Ed Spear Cleveland Heights.

Glenn Ellison Middletown Denison University Ellison Denison Walter J. Livingston Sidney Jenkins Cris Hackett Dayton John Shepard Granville Robert Adama Dean Lucas Newark Lee Johnson Hammond Ind Charles Stoneking North Bend Howard Walker Johnstown Lauri Wart Ashtabula Harbor Ed Spear Clevelane Heights

Wesleyan High Jump Mark Shatters Gym Record

Ohio Wesleyan hosted Detroit City College in a dramatic indoor meet at Edwards Gym. Wesleyan sophomore Kiiwood Hammond from Massillon cleared 6 feet 2% inches to win and set a new gymnasium record, while James Opfer of Lorain, a Bishop senior, previously held the mark at 6 feet 10% inches.

Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Detroit City College Kiiwood Hammond Massillon Wesleyan Edwards Hammond James Opfer Lorain Bishop

Valentine Contest Features Prizes at Chauncey Meeting

Loyal Women's Division of the First Church of Christ in Chauncey held a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. George H. Nye on High Street. Mrs. Lloyd Nye presided. Mrs. John Shaffer led devotion. Mrs. Elizabeth Knode directed the program. A Valentine contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Knode and Mrs. Guy Gardner amid a social luncheon. Members present included Mrs. Neil Helsel, Mrs. John Brewer, Mrs. Guy Brookins, and visiting Mrs. Elmer Bingman of Athens.

Chauncey First Church of Christ George H. Nye Hightreet Jloyd Nye John Shaffer Elizabeth Node Aalentine Knode Guyrdner Neil Helsel John Brewer Guy Brookins W. Ahlbrand Charles Bradfield T. R. Hamilton Guy Gardner Lloyd Nye Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Sam Tippett Harvey Nye Elmer Bingman Athens

Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel Delights Audiences Again

The Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel’s second performance at Chauncey high school drew praise for music dancing and singing. Tonight the show moves to Amesville Escon Hall at 8 o clock for another evening performance.

High School Esonic Amesville

Chris Carter III In Critical Condition At Home

A message to relatives in Chauncey says Chris Carter is in a critical condition at his Starr residence in Hocking County with little hope for recovery. He is an uncle of Mrs. Fred Evener of Chauncey.

Chris Carter III

Actress in Minstrel Notified Of Brother’s Death In Ohio

Kathleen Louise Bradfield of Columbus learned during a Chauncey Jubilee Minstrel that her brother Hemmer S. Bradfield had died in the Veterans Hospital in Oteen North Carolina. He had been ill since June and was a World War veteran. Her brother’s body will be taken to the Bradfield home in Columbus.

Chauncey Kathleen Louise Bradfield Columbus Hemmer S. Bradfield Veterans’ Hospital Oteen North Carolina Miss Bradfield Bradfield William Bradfield Pomeroy Charles Bradfield

Mrs Dowler Dies Sudden in Chauncey Home

Mrs Eugene Dowler died suddenly at her Chauncey home on Jacobs Avenue Thursday evening after a heart attack. She was ill only a few hours and leaves her husband several children, plus her Chauncey father and several sisters and brothers in the area. Funeral arrangements were not set this morning.

Chauncey

Chauncey Dover High holds social ending magazine contest

About 75 Chauncey Dover High School pupils attended a Monday social ending a magazine contest. The Green team led by Mary Guerra defeated the Red captained by Cee Daugherty. Coach Paul Theisen organized a circus party for the event.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Mary Guerra Cee Daugherty Paul Theisen

Ladies' Aid Society Holds All Day Quilting Event

Chauncey notes the Millfield Church of Christ Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Herbert Mingus's home for an all day quilting session with a noon pot luck. Attendees included Mrs. Celia Boudinot Mrs. Viola Howard Mrs. Emmett Olbers Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr. Mrs. Charles Robinett Mrs. Mabel Sisson Mrs. Henry Heffkin Mrs. Jove Mrs. Edward Wade and Mrs. Herbert Mingus.

Chauncey Visit Highlights Local Arrivals and Visits

Mr and Mrs Cheadle stayed in Chauncey to visit Hoit Courtney and family before heading home to Michigan. Andrew Nelson of Kingston Ohio joined relatives Hoit Courtney and family in Chauncey. Mrs Elizabeth Phillips of Chauncey visited Logan this week to see daughter Mrs Charles Pyles and family, formerly of Millfield.

Cheadle Chauncey Hoit Courtney Michigan Andrew Nelson Kingston Ohio Elizabeth Phillips Logan Charles Pyles Millfield

Athletics Add Dozen Players For New Year

Twelve new players join the World Champions Athletics ahead of the 1950 pennant race but likely won’t join the regular lineup. The core from the 1949 AL title team remains, with Schang returning as catcher and veteran presence over Ralph Vekins. Pitching should stay similar though three new arms show promise, while infield and outfield spots see potential changes depending on health of Bishop and Boley and the rise of young hitters like Wheeley and McNair.

New York Athletics Wally Schang Schang A's St. Louis Browns Sammy Hale Ralph Verkins Mickey Cochrane Bob Grove George Earnshaw Rube Walberg Bill Shores Ed Rommel Jack Quinn Howard Ehmke LeRoy Mahatiies Portland Pittsburgh John McGrew Omaha Glenn Liebhardt, Jr Hahatsey McGrew Liebhardt Des Moines George Shider Worland Alfred Mahon Alfred Jones Martinsburg W. V Max Bishop Ton Boley Foxx Bishop Boley Jim Keeley Wheeley Kirk McNair Little Rock Simmons, Haas Miller Homer Summa Bevo Lebourveau

Buckeye Golf Team Seeks Strong 1929 Start

Ohio State prospects for a winning golf season look bright with four lettermen and several promising sophomores and juniors training at the Sargent Indoor Golf School. Captain Howard Park and Allen Loop of Columbus are virtually sure to earn berths, with Ted Wilson of Lancaster and George Petuska of Cleveland also lettermen. The campaign opens April 17 against Ohio Wesleyan at the Scioto Course.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Sargent Allen Loop Howard Park Ted Wilson Lancaster George Petuska Cleveland Wilson Buckeyes Ohio Wesleyan Scioto

Ohio State Athletes Set for Busy Weekend Schedule

Ohio State faces Purdue in Columbus Saturday night as basketball draws the spotlight. Illinois quintet visits Monday, while track, wrestling, fencing, and rifle squads prepare for events across Evanston Ithaca and beyond. Buckeye lines include Wrigley at center and Murph y blocked by Pur due, with key forwards and guards named. spring travel and foreign meets loom.

Columbus Ohio State State Purdue Arasge Columbus Auditorium Illinois Buckeyes Saila Hollermakers Ohio Wrigley Buckeye Ase Stretch Murphy Ervin Kvahs Larkins TiHnois Columbus Court West Point Western George Simpson Tracksters Evanston Northwestern Wisconsin Chicago Duckeyves Simpson Wreank Hays William Heintz Rupert Beetham Cadiz Myron Moorehead Zanesville Fred Strother

New Lexington High School to close season with Glenford Hiboya

New Lexington High School girls and boys basketball teams prepare to finish the season in New Lexington. The Perry County high school tournament is scheduled for February 22 at the local gym, drawing junior and senior teams from surrounding schools.

New Wexington Peb New Lexington Glenford Hiboya

Bulldogs Face Zanesville Five In Tonight's Tee Turn Test

Zanesville high treks to Athena gym for a varsity matchup as the Bulldogs seek revenge after a season opener loss. Led by Singer and Sink the Blue Devils loom with a fast break offense while Athena counters with Burroughs Fields and Coury in key guard roles. A preliminary reserves game follows at 7:15.

Zanesville High Athena Yanesville Rames McKinley Mer Zanesville Vane Grunah Erie Devils Ciw Aorge Therm Singer Sink Devils Ves Bingo Pete McKintey Big Red Iting Hulldoga Vittora Amutldanceville Gymnasium Fig Ften Burroughs Canter Ields Coury Hughes Warner

Alley record set at Logan

Logan bowling fans witnessed a doublemowling record in a three game series at the Hioxhara Parlors. Phil A. Henderson led with 268 and 227 in two games while Riley Bearnon added 282 and 189, totaling 684 for the series, as Burgess and Grabeis struggled.

Logan Hioxhara Phil A. Henderson Riley Bearnon Ainst George Burgess Karl Tiabecis Henderson Mets

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