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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1941

Page

7

Ohio Quintet Seeks Sixth Straight Win

Ohio University hosts Miami in a crucial clash as the Bobcats chase a sixth consecutive victory. Bobcats aim to extend home dominance after defeats and a strong recent run led by Baumholtz who seeks 1 000 career points. Freshman game at 6 45 precedes the 8 00 tipoff.

Ohio Quintet Queen City Bobcats Xavier Cincinnati Toledo Marietta Ohio Wesleyan Miami Redskins Ohio Jim Aram Ralph Palaia Jim van Orsdel Bob McDade Jerry Miller Venus Maupin Roy Young Jerry Bennett Bob Jones Wayne Clapp Bill Rogers Tom Richards Clapp Jones Richards Rogers Miller Aram Palaia Maupin Oxford Baumholtz Washington and Jefferson Baumy

Louis Knocks Dorazio Out in Second Round

Joe Louis retains heavyweight title with a devastating right cross that stops Gus Dorazio in 1 30 of the second round at Convention Hall Philadelphia crowd of 15 902 paid 57 552 62 dollars. Dorazio dropped after a crouch rush and a single blow, ending the scheduled 15 Round bout. Louis weighed 203 1 2 pounds to 193 1 2 for Dorazio.

Philadelphia Joe Louis Gus Dorazio Convention Hall Louis Dorazio Gus Irving Kutcher

Akron South and Miamisburg Lead State Class A Fives

Pace-setters Akron South and Miamisburg stretch to 17-0 as upsets thin the field in Ohio Class A. Berlin of Delaware County tops Class B with 18-0, while Canton McKinley drops first loss to Timken amid a wave of late-season shocks across the state.

Columbus Ohio Akron South Miamisburg Little Berlin Delaware County Canton Stark County Canton McKinley Bulldogs Timken Canton Township Loudonville Canton St. John Campbell Memorial St. John Memorial Lorain Clearview Amherst Jewett Bowerston Middletown Norwood Middies Green Springfield Township Summit County Stow Pickaway Township Pickway County Kingston Vaughnville Sylvester Stretch Dick Shrider Glenford Roger Phillips Cridersville Bob Wilson Gallipolis Bill Agner Spring Valley Johnny Allen Bucksin Greenfield Washington Township Canton Timken Columbus St. Charles North Eaton Fairfield Township Hudson Ottawa Hillis Windham Bay Village Hanover Johnstown Smithfield Leavittsburg Hartford Mt. Cory E. Conneaut Rowe Versailles Attica Covington Malta- McConnelsville

BREEZY ROUNDUP OF COAST TO COAST SPORTS GOSSIP

Connie Mack may favor the Indians in print but loves the Yanks in private. Bing Crosby eyes Boston Bees purchase with Beantown meetings. Leo Durocher hires an interpreter for Cuban hurlers facing the Dodgers. Spike Nelson writes to Yale players. Boston writers doubt Frank Leahy at Boston College. Snavely eyed for Ohio State Supreme Court seat. Max and Buddy Baer visit night clubs. Paul Waner praised at Dodgers camp.

New York Connie Mack Bing Crosby Boston Bees Beantown Charles F. Adama Judge Landis Bees Leo Durocher Dodgers Spike Nelson Yale Carl Snavely Max Buddy Baer Pennsylvania Paul Waner Dodger

Buff Donelli Uproar Folds Into Florida Card Night

A campus encounter with Buff Donelli, Duquesne football coach, draws a puzzled student. The piece notes a listing of referees for Jack Kearns’ British relief show in Florida featuring Jack Dempsey, James J. Bradcock, Gene Tunney and Mickey Walker, hinting at a strong card night.

Buff Donelli Duquesne Grid Buff Jack Kearns Florida Jack Dempsey James J. Bradcock Gene Tunney Mickey Walker

Denison Takes Fourth Place In D. C. Race

Denison defeats Marietta 56 to 37 to secure seventh conference win in ten games. The Big Red rise to fourth place behind Ohio Northern while Toledo press Mount Union with a 55 to 28 win over Xavier. Ray Garrett leads Akron past Baldwin Wallace and Alfred Holbrook dominates Tiffin with 19 points. Tonight’s schedule features several key conference matchups.

Ohio Denison Marietta Big Red Ohio Northern Polar Bears Toledo Mount Union Xavier Bob Gerber Akron Baldwin Wallace Berea Yellow Jackets Ray Garrett Alfred Holbrook Tiffin Garrett Wilmington John Carroll Western Reserve Heidelberg Ashland Bowling Green Wittenberg de Sales Findlay Wooster Miami Ohio University Kent State Hiram Capital Kenyon

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters Meet Tonight

The Chauncey Dover Band Boosters gather in the high school building at 7 30 this evening to discuss activities and support for the band program.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Band-Boosters

Bulldogs on Road Tonight Bill Edwards to Coach Detroit Lions

Western Reserve University leaders considered Trevor Rees for football head coach at Cleveland. Rees, OSU alumnus and Shaw High School coach, said he is interested but not signed. Roy Miller will move to Detroit as assistant after Edwards resigns to join the Lions. expected salary around $6,000 at Lions.

Cleveland Western Reserve University Trevor Rees Ohio State Bill Edwards Wittenberg Detroit Lions Ben Wickham Karl Davis Rees Shaw High School Columbus Roy (Dugan) Miller Edwards Massillon Detroit Lions

Vinton Rural Quint Clinches League Title

At home before a near capacity crowd the Vinton Town ship teams defeated McArthur to clinch undisputed Vinton County Reserve League glory. Gregory led with 12 points while all Tigers contributed as they sealed the title with a 34-19 win over the Little Generals.

Radcliff Vinton Township McArthur Vinton Little Tigers Vinton County Vinton Tigers Little Generals Tigers Gregory Tiger Sparks Chamberlin Zaleski Wilkesville

Dover Splits With Ames Berns Crack Outfit

Dover halves split in a Saturday night twin bill with Ames Bern. Reserve team won 29 to 14 with Chiki scoring 14 and Johnson anchoring defense. Varsity lost 32 to 41 as Ames Bern outscored 4 to 10 in the final period. Legg 4 points for Ames Bern, Herdman led Dover with 12, Ley 9.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Ames-Bern Dover Varsity Chiki Johnson Carl Legg C.D.H.S

Nelsonville Church Attends Revival Services

A Nelsonville Church of Christ delegation attended revival services at the local Church of Christ. The group presented a musical number led by Pastor Charlie Freer who assisted with the service. The Evangelist C L Johnson will speak on His Body the Church tonight at 7:30 with the young people's choir leading the singing.

Chauncey Nelsonville

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Miss Hazel La Hugh visits the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass. Mary Bullock Morristown ill with mumps. Mrs Martha Shafer stays with her sister Mrs Walter Spears Nelsonville for a few days. Mrs Spears recently went with her husband to a hospital. Margaret Jackson visiting Lois Ann Shafer for several days.

Chauncey Hazel Lahugh Lloyd Pendergrass Mary Bullock Morristown Martha Shafer Walter Spears Nelsonville Spears Margaret Jackson Lois Ann Shafer

Chauncey Auxiliary to UMW Plans Lodge Hall Meeting

The Chauncey La dies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Wednesday night in the K of P Hall for a potluck supper. Each member should bring her favorite dish and also a gift for the benefit party. The note ends with a curious line about birds dropping fish to stock waters.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers K. of P. Hall

Wrestling Is Kiwanis Club Program Topic

Athens Kiwanis Club heard Ohio University wrestling coach Thor Olson explain how collegiate wrestling works and its benefits for boys and schools. He outlined health, strength, endurance, skill, courage, sportsmanship and citizenship, noted new scoring rules, and staged exhibitions with his son Hjalmar as referee.

Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Thor Olson Ohio University Olson Hjalmar Irvin D. Quick

Big Ten Scores and Ohio College Victories Across Matches

Summary of numerous basketball scores from the Big Ten and regional colleges. Indiana beat Ohio State 40 to 33 while Illinois defeated Iowa 56 to 53 and Wisconsin edged Purdue 43 to 42. Michigan and Northwestern also posted results alongside several Ohio small colleges and high school outcomes.

Indiana Ohio State Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Purdue Michigan Chicago Minnesota Northwestern Ohio College Akron Baldwin-Wallace Toledo Xavier Alfred Holbrook Tiffin Denison Marietta High School Fostoria Fostoria St. Wendelins Fremont St. Joseph Clyde Philo Caldwell New Lexington Crooksville St. Bernard Colerain

Yellow Jackets Travel to Middleport in Home and Home Clash

Athens High School Rucketeers head to Middleport for the second meeting in the home and away series. Middleport struggles this season while Athens seeks to protect road record and counter a small court advantage and a strong Yellow Jacket defense led by Bowen and Barsotti. Williams Finsterwald Poling Engh McPherson Connett lineup announced for Athens as they chase an away win.

Athens High School Rucketeers Middleport Bulldogs Yellow Jackets Harry Lackey Chillicothe Athens Nelsonville Logan Lackey Gallipolis Bowen Barsotti Tom Williams John Finsterwald Bill Poling Jack Engh Orland McPherson Buddy Connett

Fight results from Chicago to Newark boxing cards

Chicago action saw Orlando Trotter outpoint Joe Maxin with 175 percent to 169 in Cleveland. In Baltimore Mike Belloise outpointed Everett Rightmire. Newark reports Norman Rubio stopped Paul Cortlyn in seven rounds in Newark New Jersey.

Chicago Orlando Trotter Joe Maxin Cleveland Baltimore Mike Belloise New York Everett Rightmire Sioux City Newark N. J Norman Rubio Albany N. Y Paul Cortlyn

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