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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1949
Page
8
May interest you by Perso Rourer. Athens and Gallipolis edge toward possible third meeting if playoff rules allow a tiebreaker. coach Lackey says administrators would decide, with precedent favoring no additional playoff if league deadlocks persist.
Friday slate features Pomeroy at Nelsonville Wellston at Gallipolis Athens at Middleport Logan at Jackson McConnelsville at Glouster Chauncey at Trimble Hocking County journeys at Logan Vinton County journeys. Saturday includes Columbus Central at Athens Albany at Athens Reserves Meigs County tournament finals Hocking County and Vinton County tournaments. Ohio U meets Bowling Green 8 p.m. at OU gym with additional college pairings and numerous regional matchups across the state.
Basketball scores from multiple Ohio towns with results including Ohio Wesleyan 90 Wittenberg 76 and Marietta 77 Bethany 56. College and pro results feature Geneva 104 Steubenville 43 and Providence 102 Baltimore 100 in the ABA style listing plus league games from the American and National Leagues.
The Blitzen owned by Murray Knapp and Ernest Gates of Detroit captured victory in the Miami to Nassau sailing event, with the yacht securing the lead for an overall triumph on the Nassau course.
In a busy sports page, Ohio University and Bowling Green face major tests. Rocky Castellani eyed a Madison Square Garden win over Charlie Fusari while Athens hosts Central High’s basketball clash and a big Columbus City League battle.
Dan Sandiver of the Washington Redskins intercepted 13 passes during the 1948 National Football League season to lead the league. In boxing results, Silvano Locatelli beat Paulie Jackson on points in Torino. Duilo Spagnolo and Roy Thomas drew in Boston. Billy Corbett defeated Roy Wouters in Vancouver. Joe Martino beat Tommy Sackart in Lakewood.
The eight team Southeastern Ohio Junior High tournament opens with four first round games at Athens High gym. Nelsonville faces Wellston at 10 am and Mechanicsburg takes on Jackson at 11 am. Athens meets Gallipolis and Middleport meets Pomeroy in the afternoon.
Five White Sox players remained unsigned as Howie Judson and Grover Bowers returned signed contracts. The Pale Hose now list 34 players for 1949, including veterans Cass Michaels Don Kolloway Dave Philley Bill Wight and pitcher Max Surkent, drafted from Rochester IL.
Wittenberg College swimmers defeated Baldwin Wallace 58 to 17 at Springfield, claiming eight of nine first places. The victory boosted Wittenberg's dominance in the meet and showcased a strong sprint and relay performance.
In a 1941 Rio Grande College game at Community Hall Rio Grande forward Jack Duncan scored 87 points leading a 118 to 40 win over Capital City Commercial College of Charleston W Va This remains the all time scoring record cited by the article noting other high totals from Pro and College play as context.
The Bobcats, under Coach Frank Richey, look to rebound after a season opener win over Wittenberg as they travel to Berea to swim the Yellow Jackets. They previously suffered close defeats to Bowling Green Oberlin Kent State and Detroit, with the Kent State meet ending 35 31. The final meet will be at Cincinnati against the Bearcats.
Apprentice Gordon Glisson swept two races at Santa Anita securing Barsard at 8 40 and Top Sis at 13 80 in the feature and fifth races respectively.
Logan Pinmen from Joe Thomas Bar and Grill bowled in the American Bowling Congress event at Atlantic City New Jersey over two days. They competed in four divisions singles doubles team and all events. Two other teams from Thomas bowling alleys Logan Music Frigidaire and Logan Home Furnishings are slated for the March 27 tourney date.
Racine Purple Tornadoes rally from behind to beat Rutland Red Devils 41 to 31 in Meigs County basketball tournament at Middleport gym. Sayre returns from ankle injury to spark lead with 13 of 19 foul shots. Tuppers Plains top Harrisonville 48 to 40 in the same night.
Miami University posts its nine game 1949 football schedule with Pittsburgh joining as a newcomer. Opponents include Wichita, Virginia, Xavier, Ohio University, Western Michigan, Western Reserve, Dayton, and Cincinnati.
West Virginia University unveils an 11 game slate for the Mountaineers with games at Waynesburg and Ohio University in September and October including Pitt in Morgantown and Penn State in Morgantown. Athletic director Roy M. Hawley notes a Wichita game opens a new two year contract and Miami’s 1950 schedule will include all Mid American schools. Virginia Pittsburgh and Xavier have not signed for 1950.
Baldwin-Wallace end Gene Degyansky signed a contract to play professional football with the New York Giants of the National League. He will begin his pro career next fall and remain eligible for the basketball season, as no payment has yet been received.
Kentucky's 1947 cage team finished the season with 34 wins and three losses, delivering a standout record from Lexington. Coach recognition and player contributions marked a strong year for the program.
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