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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1942

Page

7

Bobcats rout Evansville 67 40 in Athens tourney showing

Ohio University's Bobcats overwhelmed Evansville College 67 to 40 as Pete Lalich led with 24 points and key runs from Miller and Ross broke the game open after a tight first half. Doerner sparked Evansville briefly but Ohio pulled away in the second half.

Wevusuay Indiana Ohio U Athens Bobcats Trautwein Hoosiers Bobpeat The Ohio Evansville Pete Lalich Fitz Miller Lalich Gussie Doerner Miller Ross Doerner Sehoettie Ocsee Bove Pe Sa Walters Gwaltney Selm Duval Ellert Brown Born Hosch Wren Fulks Calabria Winfield Galloway Duvall Hogan Young

Harbert Ties Ben Hogan in Texas Open Playoff

In San Antonio Ben Hogan led Texas Open after 72 holes with 272 but Melvin Chick Harbert surged in the closing seven holes birdieing five to force an 18 hole playoff. Sammy Snead finished one stroke behind at 273 as Byron Nelson and Herman Keiser also earned money.

San Antonio Tex Ben Hogan Melvin Chick) Harbert Michigan Harbert Sammy Snead Byron Nelson Toledo Herman’ Keiser Akron Ohio Tony Penna Dayton

Ohio University Beefs Up Bowling Green Sweep 32 0

Ohio University wrestlers dominated Bowling Green with a 32 0 victory. Bobcats won all eight matches four by pins and four by decisions. Notables include Kalivoda and Kalazenka securing pins and Hess, Hillard, Merich winning by decision. Rudolph Breed refereed the meet.

Ohio University Bowling Green Bee Gee Grapplers Bobcats Thor Olson Findlay College Garner Stanford Merich Wilhelm Kalazenka Hackett Hillard Bates Hess Kunch Zed

Ohio U Natators Drop Dual Meets On Weekend Trip

Ohio University swimming team lost twice on a road swing. Bowling Green won 44 to 31 with Tedrick taking the 220 and 440 frees and Cook winning the breast. the meet stayed tight to the final relay. At Wittenberg Tedrick won the 440, Ellerman took the only other top finish in diving.

Ohio University Bowling Green Wittenberg Bobcats Tedrick Cook Ellerman Ohio

Hollister PTA Plans Founders Day Meeting

HollisterParent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium for Founders Day celebrations with a distinguished out of town speaker slated as a highlight of the current school year.

Hollister

Records, pins, and pomp mark 42nd ABC bowling meet

Bits of this and that outline the 42nd American Bowling Congress tournament opening March 3 at the state fair grounds coliseum in Columbus. Gov Bricker to roll the first ball. Detroit and California send many teams as entries soar while a 19-ball average per game is predicted for bowlers, with logistics and timing posing a travel challenge.

Fritz Howell Columbus State Fairgrounds Coliseum John W. Bricker Ohio Detroit Paul Herbert ABC California St. Paul Buckeye Harold Lloyd Hollywood Fred Ruff Belleville Coliseum

Wooster Mount Union Clash Tops Week’s Ohio Cage Card

Wooster meets Mount Union in a key Ohio Conference showdown that could decide the league title and state crown. Each team is 1 loss in 15 starts, with Wooster at 59 34 offense defense and Mount Union at 56 38.

Wooster Mt. Union Columbus Ohio Alliance Pop Wom Se Pedenmeee Mounts Scots Duquesne Mount Union Muskingum Woosters Kent State John Carroll Baldwin Wallace Akron Rio Grande Morehead Ohio Northern Findlay Heidelberg Ashland Wittenberg Denison Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Indiana Tech Dayton Defiance Lawrence Tech Wilberforce Cedarville

Registration in Glouster Surpasses Expectations

A large turnout of men aged 20 to 45 registered for military service at the American Legion Hall in Glouster on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Saturday saw 152 registrations and Sunday 104 with some World War I veterans among the registrants. The hall stayed open late to 9 pm for those unable to register earlier. All eligible men who had not registered were required to do so before 9 pm.

Glouster American Legion Hall

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Meet Planned

Mrs. Winnie Skinner hosts Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Club at her East Main Street home on Wednesday February 18 at 7 30 p m with local supporters and school music goals.

Chauncey Winnie Skinner E. Main St Chauncey-Dover Bandh Boosters Club Rothwell Club W. A. Craft Spring St E. E. Munden

Chauncey Council Meets Tuesday Evening

An important Chauncey Council meeting is set for Tuesday February 17 at 7 p m in the city building.

Chauncey Chauncey Council

Walderdam Quests 16-Foot Pole Vault Goal at Fullerton

In New York Fullerton's roundup ponders Cornelius Walderdam clearing 16 feet after nearly hitting 15 10 on Saturday night. It also questions who tops boxing and fight business with mentions of Greg Rice Gil Dodds and Joe Louis Barrow spotlighted at the Garden.

New York Cornelius Walderdam Greg Rice Gil Dodds Ashland Joe Louis Billy Conn Billy Lou Nova Gus Lesnevich Tony Zale the Garden Jimmy Webb Johnny Colan Joe Louis Barrow

Bursting Salary Talk and War Bonds Drive Highlight 1940s Sports

Jim Wray notes Burt Shotton’s Cleveland salary speculation and asks about Lou Bou Dreau’s potential Indians pay. Mrs Faurot flaunts a bracelet of 11 gold footballs earned by her husband. Jack Dempsey plans a Denver defense bond tour on Feb 25. Wayne U Detroit swimming may trim schedule due to war and ineligibility leaving one veteran.

Don Faurot Missouri Jack Dempsey Denver Wayne U Detroit

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Church Circle

Glouster Methodist Church groups meet with Valentine box, prayers, and refreshments. Members and visitors from Glouster, Akron, Columbus, and Shadyside spend weekends with families. multiple students and residents are listed among guests and visits.

Middletown to join Buckeye league replacing Kenton

Middletown High School will enter the greater Ohio scholastic basketball league next season to replace Kenton. The league also includes Middletown, Lima Central, Lima South, Dayton Roosevelt, Springfield and Portsmouth, with Warren Akron North Martins Ferry and Steubenville among interested entrants.

Middletown Hamilton Kenton Rayner Green Middletown High School Lima Central Lima South Dayton Roosevelt Springfield Portsmouth Greene Loop Warren Akron North Martins Ferry Steubenville

Bowling Match Highlights at Glouster Alleys

In a Sunday special at B. and M. Alleys Beshara's Confectionery defeated Logan McCoys by 158 pins. Glouster posted a 1015 game led by Byron Morris with 602 triple and 236 single. Krannitz led Logan with 546 as visiting friends and relatives joined in Glouster Jacksonv ille and Athens.

Glouster Beshara Logan McCoys Byron Morris Maples Krannitz Logan Miller Thomas Sharlike Wolfe Ewe Morris Logan— Jones McCoy Conners Hurley New Lexington All Stars Saunders Gibby Stephenson Bill Johnston McCallister Weer Mankinban Johnston New Sex All Stars Strawn “Ree Saunders Ee Appleman Nash Ncoccens Ashbaugh Wee

Vinton Rural Ends League Schedule Undefeated

Vinton Rural varsity closes Vinton County League play without a loss by beating Wilkesville 40 23 before a record crowd. Gregory scored 25 points, Townsend shone on defense and offense, while Strong led Wilkesville. In the prelim, Tiger Cubs upset Wilkesville reserves 29 15. Next Friday, Feb 20, Vinton Rural hosts Lancaster in final home game.

Radcliff Vinton Wilkesville Vinton Tigers Gregory Tigers Townsend Strong Tiger Cubs Cubs Vinton Rural Lancaster

Athens Wins Two Of Three In Interstate Bowling League

Athens moved closer to fourth in the Interstate Bowling League by taking two of three from Glouster at Sportland Recreation. Dana Bolin led Athens with 598 pins including a 243 second game, while Cunningham bowled 581 for Glouster.

Athens Glouster Sportland Recreation Dana Bolin Cunningham Wolfae Moe Stephenson McAllister Johnston Mitchell Harmon Orene Bolin Eeewe Horn McBride -O Ome Athens Unions New Straitsville Glenn Drager Williams Drager Calvin Oerene Halleee Manning New Straiteville Foster Nutter Grandy Backused

Rome and Greens Run Open Athens County Basketball Tourney

Rome and Greens Run will open the four night Athens County high school basketball tournament at Ohio University on Wednesday at 7 PM. Eleven teams compete for a spot in the Class B sectional at Logan with seeds for Ames Bern The Plains Jacksonville Trimble Hollister and others. The Rome Greens Run winner advances to face Buchtel L-T and the Ames Bern Shade winner in later rounds while five teams have byes before Friday semis and Saturday finals.

Athens County Ohio University Court Logan Rome Greens Plains Jacksonville Trimble Ames-Bern Albany Ames Bern Shade Troy Waterloo Champs Jacksonville - Trimble Hollister the Plains Greens Run Buchtel Cardinals J-T Stewart Rome-Greens Buchtel-L-T Paul Dean Leo Baker Don Davis

Minnesota Faces Illini On Night Of Big Ten Clash

Minnesota rides a two game deficit to challenge Illinois in a high stakes Big Ten showdown at Minneapolis. Illinois seeks to widen its lead while Indiana Wisconsin chase upsets elsewhere as Iowa edges Northwestern and Minnesota beat Purdue earlier. Illinois regains form after a win over Michigan.

Chicago Minnesota Illinois Minneapolis Gophers Illini Indiana Wisconsin Hoosiers Michigan Ann Arbor Purdue Lafayette Northwestern Evanston Iowa Ohio State

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