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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1941

Page

7

Bobcat Teams Earn Praise For Sportsmanship On and Off Field

Ohio University athletic programs receive commendation after Indiana wrestler Bennie Wilson praises the fair and respectful crowd at the Ohio match. Bennie Wilson, Big Ten champion at 136 pounds, notes Ohio fans were the fairest he has encountered and values the demonstrated sportsmanship of Ohio U athletes.

Ohio University Bobcat Ohio Thor Olson Indiana Ben Wilson Wilson Bennie

Ohio Bobcats Face Washington and Jefferson Clash Tough Test

Ohio University plays Washington and Jefferson in Ohio gym aiming to snap a scoring slump. The Presidents come in with 11 wins and one loss, led by a strong offense and stingy defense. Bobcats seek steady scoring and rely on Frank Baumholtz while coach Bill Trautwein cites fouling woes and the need for sharper shooting.

Waeceen Ay Vmealley Mayvie savunTu Toledo Western Kentucky Bobcats Rockets Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Cincinnati Bearcats Boycats Marietta Bill Trautwein Frank Baumbolts Frankie Trautwein Baumholtz

Forte and Mann Win Ring Decisions in Dual Cards

In Philadelphia Tommy Forte of 120 pounds, fighting out of Philadelphia, defeated Small Montana of 115 pounds in an outpoint decision. In New Haven Nathan Mann at 189 pounds from New Haven outpointed Charley Engle of 180 pounds from Waterbury in a 12 round bout.

Philadelphia Tommy Forte Small Montana Los Angeles New Haven Conn Nathan Mann Charley Engle Waterbury

Washington and Jefferson Meet Ohio in Key Clash

W JACE principal scores as the Presidents face Ohio at Ohio gym. Tidrick averages over 15 points per game through 12 games, setting up a notable individual duel with Ohio star Frank Baumbholtz.

Washington and Jefferson Ohio Tidrick Frank Baumbholtz

Hemsley Signs Record Cleveland Catcher Pact

Rollie Hemsley left his Missouri farm for spring training after accepting a contract with the highest salary ever paid to a Cleveland catcher. Indians president Alva Bradley announced the developing deal following a long distance call from Dixon.

Cleveland Rollie Hemsley Alva Bradley Indians Hemsley Dixon

Drury Drugs Faces Turners Sales Room In League Bowler

The league game between Drury Drugs and Turner's Sales Room is set for 7 o'clock tonight. A special match follows Saturday evening between Glouster and Crooksville scheduled for 7 30.

Glouster Drury Drugs Turner's Sales Room Crooksville

Breezing With Brietz by Eddie Brietz

Uncle Dad notes Joe DiMaggio remains elite in New York while Mike Kaplan from Boston should relocate there His seven appearances without a loss show he has yet to drop a decision Jack Doyle the wizard of odds warns he may avoid wagering on baseball this year due to draft uncertainties

Eddie Brietz New York Joe DiMaggio Yankee Mike Kaplan Boston Jack Doyle

Baseball and boxing notes from coast to coast

DiMaggio sign request and Barrow's valentine stir sports pages. Byron Nelson's low cash rank shocks fans. Miami plans a $500000 stadium for 20000 seats. Boston eyes municipal stadiums. Sugar Bowl leaders return from Boston with trophy. Beantown eyeing Notre Dame in 1943. Fritzie Zivic visits Miami. Tunney lectures on keeping America fit. Detroit names Eric M Nair to Tigers shortstop amid other sports chatter.

Lord Byron Nelson Jack Dempsey Sam Gaines Miami Albert Enis Boston Notre Dame Beantown Horace Renegar Frank Leahy Eagles Les MacMitchell New York Fritzie Zivic Mike Jacobs Hialeah Tom Clare Saratoga Gene Tunney America Detroit Eric M'Nair Tigers Dick Bartel Roscoe Toles

Scots Last Obstacle to Mount Union

With the Ohio college basketball season nearing its end the Mount Union Purple Raiders aim to clinch the conference title pending a Wooster test. Wooster, Oberlin, John Carroll remain as threats while Mount Union and Wooster both hold six wins with one loss. other foes like Findlay and Ashland trail.

Ohio Mount Union Wooster Purple Raiders

College and high school basketball scores brief update

College games include Findlay defeating Bluffton 62 to 50, Mount Union 54 over Kent State 32, Ashland 47 over Wilmington 46, and Villa Nova 40 to Carnegie Tech 36 with Pittsburgh 50 over Geneva 36. George Washington edged West Virginia 39 to 38. Lancaster St Marys 31 beat Mariong St Marys 24 in high school action.

Shade High School Tops Buchtel in Varsity and Reserves

Shade High School basketball teams defeated Buchtel on Wednesday night. The varsity won 37 to 18 and the reserves won 22 to 19.

Shade Shade High Buchtel Varsity Shade G ! Robinson Guthrie Seearoceen Buck Smith Acudneinhald Brown Burson Bricklés Zglenski Smathers Schultz Culp Wcaspewsocen Shesky Morrison Sewer Owen Woodrum la Follette Skivers Aes Syx Hayden Ene Seeesees Klinebriel Tolliver Snowden Shade Henderson Sneeewe Slusher

Athens Quintet Seeks Seventh Consecutive Home Win

Athens High Bulldogs host Chillicothe in a non league matchup as they chase a seventh straight home victory. The lineup may shift with Tom Williams sidelined, leaving Finsterwald Sprague Poling Engh or McPherson Connett in the forward and Connett at center.

Athens Athens High Bulldogs Chillicothe Mafaatadan Thais Tnsne Succud Lackey Tom Williams John Finsterwald Bill Sprague Bill Poling Jack Engh Orland McPherson Buddy Connett

Play Pleases Large Glouster Audience

Glouster residents enjoyed two social items. Mabel Danford hosted a Valentine bridge party with seven guests and awards for Connie Brown and Merle Danford, a candle lit luncheon, and heart motif décor. Also, Glouster Junior Class presented Lookin Lovely to a large high school audience, praised director Dora Ervin and cast, with roses given to Ervin.

Ralph Byers Ernest Morris Jack Bradley Andy McCreanor Jo Lavon Faires Harriette Weymueller Ervin

Mrs Shumway Hosts Valentine Bridge Club

Mrs. John Shumway hosted her bridge club Tuesday evening at her High Street home. Three tables of contract were played with awards to Mrs. Emmett Andrews for high club score and Mrs. Francis McAllister for second high. Miss Fayett won the guest prize. Refreshments with a Valentine theme were served to two guests, Miss Lantz and Mrs. Leslie Williams, and many members including Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. McAllister, Mrs. Fred Burdiss, Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Andrew Allen, Mrs. W. Bailey, Mrs. Harold Cornwell, Mrs. C. F. Patton, Mrs. Harold Kittrell, and Mrs. L. R. Faires.

John Shumway High St Emmett Andrews Francis McAllister Miss Fayett Miss Lantz Leslie Williams Andrews McAllister Fred Burdiss David

Oakdale Friendly Circle Plans Shower For Mae Losey and Faye Nott

The Oakdale Friendly Circle met at Annetta Yocum s home with Sarah McClelland assisting. A scripture reading, Valentine exchange, and games followed. Prizes went to Violet Mott and Ruth Hook, with Zeneth Jewell winning the Mystery Package. A shower is set for February 28 at Madge Harry s home. 17 members attended.

Oakdale Annetta Yocum Sarah McClelland Elizabeth McClelland Della Loomis Prudy Nott Zeneth Jewell Geneva Jewell Mary Miller Rosa Love Gertrude Jewell Madge Harry Violet Nott Ruth Hook Faye Nott Annetta Yocum

Social Gathering at Church Promises Large Community Event

The Church of Christ will host a church social tonight at 7 30 featuring instrumental and vocal music short talks and a social hour. Members and friends are invited refreshments will be served and organizers expect it to be the largest gathering in recent months.

Glouster Church of Christ

Pastors Announce Glouster Services Across Churches

Glouster churches outline Sunday programs with Church of Christ led by C B Tigner on two services at 9 and 7. Bible School at 9, Lord's Supper shared, teen training in auditorium, midweek services on Wednesday. Methodist Church lists 9:30 Sunday School, Epworth League at 6, 7 pm worship, Wednesday prayer. King's Heralds meet Saturday at Lois Harry's home.

Glouster Church of Christ C. B. Tigner H. H. Vian Cross St J. A. Thompson Methodist Church John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Epworth League Phyllis Dyer Glenna Morris King's Heralds Lois Harry

Deportation Hearing Set for CIO Leader Harry Bridges

Public hearing in deportation proceedings against Harry Bridges, West Coast CIO leader, will begin in San Francisco on March 31.

Washington Harry Bridges West Coast CIO San Francisco

Ohio Wesleyan Swimmers Headed to Face Bobcats in Athens

The Bishops’ swimming team aims to extend a streak after posting three wins in four meets. Led by Walter Freeman, with standouts Paul Wasson and Russ Otis, the squad hopes to upset Ohio University while previous foes Akron Bowling Green Fenn and a Michigan State squad were already defeated. The roster includes Kimball era veterans Flickinger Connor McIntyre Worley, with international divers Shaw and Worley joining from Korea and Foochow China.

Ohio Wesleyan Athens Ohio U Fenn Akron Bowling Green Bishop Michigan State Tank Walter Freeman Jim Glaney Bishops Oberlin Wesleyan Paul Wasson Russ Otis Wasson Otis Jud Flickinger John Connor Jack McIntyre Wiltsie Worley Bill Shaw Dash Korea Worley Foochow China

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