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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1945

Page

13

Denison Edges Ohio U in Tight 39-36 Battle

Denison defeated Ohio University 39 to 36 in a tense, evenly fought game at Ohio University gym. Wylie sparked the Bobcats with a dauntless effort despite an ankle injury, while Culp and Stein led Denison with multiple field goals as the lead traded hands throughout a slow, error plagued contest.

Bobcats Jim Mackey Bob Brandle Ohio Glenn Culp Big Red Bob Lawrence Paul Champion Alph Sayre Lawrence da Culp Alk Denison Malwatt Culp Sayre Wylie Tront Clark As Jeg John Muldovan Lawrence Stein Champion Clark Muldovan Maldavan Rauch Sone Wyte Wright

Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

American Army boxing team from Calcutta topped the Lahore tournament winning four titles led by Major Orienz. Private Jesse Dean, Jimmy Rouse, Joe Frischert, and Johnny Miller won titles. Miller also earned most scientific boxer honors. The event used British rules with a quiet arena and tea served nightly.

Hugh Fullerton New York Calcutta Lahore Eddie Eagan Yanks Anthony H. Orienz Baltimore Calcutta Army Boxing Commission Jesse Dean Grand Rapids Mich Jimmy Rouse Albany N.Y Joe Frischert Sacramento Calif Johnny Miller Stockton Calff Miller

Hopefuls Train at Hialeah for Derby Bid

Miami reports 11 Kentucky Derby hopefuls working at Hialeah under a possible Derby ban replay. Pot Of My Good Blood and Hail Victory head Calumet Farms three year olds, with Pot O Luck praised by Ben Jones as a Champagne and Pimlico Futurity winner. Other notables include Fighting Don, Air Sailor, Hal, and Balwyn among nominees for the classic.

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S E League Standings and Feb 6 results

Athens leads Wellston by 6, high scoring logs show Logan and Pomeroy surging. Feb 6 games include Athens 51 Middleport 28 and Logan 55 Jackson 41 with Nelsonville versus Pomeroy 34 89. Final matchups list Athens Jackson Gallipolis Pomeroy and Nelsonville in upcoming feeboard games.

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Robinson Stops Costner In Two Minutes Fifty Five Seconds

CHICAGO UP Ray Sugar Robinson the New York welterweight defeated George Sugar Costner in Chicago Stadium last night in two minutes and 55 seconds. Costner, on a 23 fight knockout streak, was overwhelmed as Robinson pressed to close in and end the bout suddenly. The victory, Robinsons 52nd in 53 pro bouts, moves him toward a title shot with Freddie Red Cochrane with a scheduled rematch against a Detroit fighter in New York on Feb 23.

Chicago Ray Sugar) Robinson New York Freddie Red) Cochrane Robinson George Sugar) Costner Costner Jake LaMotta Detroiter Cincinnati

Akron Zippers Clinch Ohio Conference Crown in Narrow Win

Akron University’s Zippers beat Baldwin Wallace 69 to 56 to virtually seal the Ohio Conference title, extending their league record to 10-0 and 17-1 overall. Fritz Nagy scored 24 points to reach 397 on the season as Baldwin-Wallace trailed 33-32 at halftime and 55-46 after three quarters. Denison defeated Ohio University 39-36, while Bowling Green beat Ohio Wesleyan 87-53 led by Don Otten with 27 points.

Mitch Ohio University Gymnasium Denison Bobcats Associated Press Akron University Zippers Ohio Baldwin Wallace Baldwin-Wallace Akron Heidelberg Wooster Kent State Fritz Nagy Baldwin Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Don Otten

Two Hook Combos Drop Costner for Historic Knockdown

Robinson delivered two hard left hooks to Costner’s chin, followed by a right, stunning him and dropping Costner for the first time in his career. The punch sequence showcased Robinson’s power as the bout shifted with a decisive moment.

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Frick Denies Talks With Byrnes Over War Status

Ford Frick the National League president denied reports that talks were planned with War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes or other Washington officials to clarify baseballs war status. He said there was no truth to the stories and neither he nor Walt Harridge planned appointments until pending manpower legislation is resolved. He noted schedules remain near 1944 patterns with minor changes and no discussion of an East West league regrouping.

NEW York Baseball Washington Ford Frick National League James F. Byrnes Frick Walt Harridge American League Byrnes

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