Bobcats Face Kentucky Wildcats Second Time
Ohio University prep for two home games as they aim to upset Kentucky in a rematch. Kentucky sits near perfect in the SEC, led by captain Jack Parkinson and a tall lineup, while Ohio relies on Kenny Walters and Fitz Miller to pace the offense in a tight preview of the rematch.
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Phul Hallman
Ohio University Bobcats
O. U
Trautwein
Miami
Cincinnati
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky Wildcats
Lexington
Bobcats
Wildcats
Rupp
Kentucky
Notre Dame
Temple
Louisiana State
Tennessee Vols
Wildcat
Fozz'' Miller
Russ Gregg
Kenny Walters
Bobcat Avalanche
Tor
Kansas
University of Kentucky
Ralph Beard
Wallace
Wah-Wah
Ohio
Fitz Miller
Bob Dickey
Dutch” Trautwein
Walters
Giants Seek Pitching Upgrades As Spring Training Opens
News from Miami and across the league details the New York Giants pursuing top pitchers even as they begin the second week of training. Horace Stoneham rejects minor targets and signals serious money for a premier pitcher, while Bill Rigney proves a sensation in the field though hitting questions remain. Meanwhile Mexican promoters try to outbid majors for Latin American talent, signing Luis Olmo and Janny Gardella. Verne Stephens negotiates a revised Browns contract, and Hank Greenberg marries Cara Gimbel in Brunswick, with Greenberg set to report to Lakeland for spring training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
Miami
Fla
New York Giants
Sam Breadon
Cardinals
Sam
Bill Rigney
Walker Cooper
Brendon
New York
U.S
Bernardo Pasquel
Luis Olmo
Brooklyn
Vera Cruz
Olmo
Janny Gardella
Brunswick
Henry
Hank) Greenberg
Cara Gimbel
Greenwich
Conn
Edwin Co. Dart
Detroit Tigers
Greenberg
Returns to States For Army Discharge
Pfc. Worthy Siders, husband of Mrs. Manda Siders of Henderson, has returned to the United States for discharge after sailing from Matsuyama Japan. He served with the 19th Infantry Regiment and joined the 24th Infantry Division in Indanao, the Southern Philippines, and was on occupation duties on Shikoku Island Japan at the time of departure.
Laurel Run Social News Highlights Friendly Neighbors Club Event
Mrs. King Dalton hosted the Friendly Neighbors Club on Chestnut Street Nelsonville with a Valentine program for Norma Jean Dalton including songs, scripture, a Lincoln life talk and a Valentine box. March of Dimes contribution was raised, prizes awarded to several members, next meeting set for Feb 21 at Mrs. Campbell’s home. Cpl Paul White returned home from honorable discharge.
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Laurel Run
King Dalton
Friendly Neighbors Club
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Art
Charles Patton
Norma Jean Dalton
Miss Dalton
Everett White
Donald Campbell
Paul White
Abraham Lincoln
Lawrence Wolfe
Clarence Patton
Herman Bumeardner
Arthur Todd
Charles Wood
Gary
Ladonna
Wolfe
Herman Bumgardner
Hatiie ‘Bumgardner
Pete Brandon
Mickey
Logan
Athens County Cage Tournament Opens With Big Crowd
In the Athens High gym, the Athens County Basketball Tournament opened with a record crowd. Top seeds Ames-Bern, Carthage-Troy, and Jacksonville-Trimble won easy first-round games over Hollister, Buchtel, and Rome-Canaan to advance to elimination rounds. Ames-Bern faces Albany next, while Jackson-Trimble awaits Thursday's semi after a 47-15 Rom-Canaan win. Waterloo, drawing a bye, will play Carthage-Troy next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High
Ames-Bern
Carthage-Troy
Jacksonville-Trimble
Hollister
Buchtel
Rome-Canaan
Htrle Hollister
Albany
Rome
Humphrey
Plains and Shade
Waterloo-Troy
Hollister Westfall
Brooks
Hardy
D. Jago
Webster
Morris W Ing
Burns
Jago
McKinley
Morris A. Jago
Bryson
Fy- Hallowell Droski
Jacksonville
P. Scott
Kempton
Dillinger
G. Ogg
Dye
Pearl Scott
Forest Bean
Marshall Poston
Troy
J-Trimble & Rt
Kemp
Simon
Yahney
Humphrey Sona
Pambarey Richardson
Hughs
Yabney
White ‘Griffin
Brandeberry
Hunter
Reed
Buchtel ‘Whitmore
MacCombs
Turner
McKnight
Thompson
Shesky
Collins
Graham —Smathers _o Edwards
Berens and Heyser
Athens Bulldogs Meet Jackson Ironmen In SEC Tilt
Athens aims for fourth straight SEC victory as the Bulldogs host Jackson on the local court. Expected starters include Rousey Evans Moore Kennedy and Coury for Athens while D Turner Steuber Haymes E Evans and T Turner lead Jackson. Logan Chieftains extend lead with wins over Middleport and Gallipolis as Athens stays close after beating Nelsonville.
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Chuck Gdunwle
Athens Bulldogs
Jackson Ironmen
Ironmen
Bulldogs
Rousey
Evans
Moore
Kennedy
Coury
Jackson
D. Turner
Steuber
Haymes
E. Evans
T. Turner
Pomeroy Panthers
Logan Chieftains
Middleport
Gallipolis
Athens
Nelsonville
Wellston
Pomeroy
Logan Ao
WCTU to memorialize Frances Willard in Coolville
Coolville notes show the WCTU meet February 21 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church with a memorial program for Frances Willard led by Mrs Alda Larson Mrs Grace Bingman and Mrs Mary Bentz Hostesses will be Mrs Wade Richardson and Mrs Hall Chapman Tuesday evening at the latter s home welcome Class Five of the Methodist Sunday School Members of LT L group and Mrs W C Whitlack gathered for a valentine party at the Henderson home 21 people attended Mrs Florence Gillilan and Mrs Dorothy Warner led the Bethel WSCS meeting with Rev E L Miller Mrs Julia Deeter and others present Devo tions on a lasting peace in Africa and refreshments followed guests included Rev and Mrs E L Miller Mrs Julia Deeter Mrs Hallie Gordon Mrs Carrie Knowles Mrs Effie Ward Mrs Mary Reed Mrs Minnie Cale Mrs Virginia Parr Mrs Verla Calaway Miss Bertha Gordon Miss Velma Davis Miss Marlene Warner John and Don Deeter Wilbur Warner Charles Davis Larry Miller and the hostesses Leuella Smith and Ruth returned from Charleston where they attended Miss Mary Bess Vinson s wedding Mr Smith recently returned from the South Pacific Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Shirley Mrs Janet Westfall and Archie Dunfee in Athens
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Coolville
WCTU
Methodist Church
Frances Willard
Alda Larson
Grace Bingman
Mary Bentz
Wade Richardson
Hall Chapman
Methodist Sunday School
Lt.l. Group
W. C. Whitlack
Jeanette
Yvonne Henderson
Florence Gillilan
Dorothy Warner
Bethel Wscs
John Deeter
Africa
E. L. Miller
Julia Deeter
Hallie Gordon
Carrie Knowles
Effie Ward
Mary Reed
Minnie Cale
Virginia Parr
Verla Calaway
Bertha Gordon
Velma Davis
Marlené Warner
John
Don Deeter
Wilbur Warner
Charles Davis
Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Ex servicemen fading as spring training starts. Pitchers may excel by refining control. A 13th Air Force fliers tale highlights wartime tennis humor. Florida note on Concordian as Widener Handicap favorite. Byron Nelson shifts to golf writing for the Toledo Blade.
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Florida
Everett Clay
Hialeah
Concordian
Florida Sun
Byron Nelson
Toledo Blade
Changes Meeting Hour by Pleasant Junior Woman's Club
The Pleasant Junior Woman's Club moved its Thursday evening meeting from 8 to 7 30 p m on February 21 to accommodate a play reading by Mrs William H Rardin whose reputation as a reader is noted The club anticipates increased interest in the gathering.
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Pulnyt Pleasant
William H. Rardin
Rardin
Hogg rushed back to hospital after home return
Mrs Charles E Hogg returned from Holzer Hospital over the weekend but Sunday evening grew more ill with shingles first noted a month ago. Daughter Mrs Mary Patterson said improvement last week made home care seem safe. In Middleport Norma McCausland stayed with relative Tew Pullins after a paralytic stroke.
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Point Pleasant
Charles E. Hogg
Holzer Hospital
Middleport Point Pleasant
Norma McCausland
Middleport
Tew Pullins
National Officer Is Honored by Point Pleasant DAR Sunday
A tea for Mrs. John Logan Marshall first vice president general National DAR was held at the Colonial home of Mrs. Bartow Jones on Jefferson Blvd but she could not attend. The event drew many Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter members and featured formal reception, flowers and a log fire setting with numerous officers and members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John Logan Marshall
National Association
D.A.R
Bartow Jones
Jefferson Blvd
Jones
W.H. Vaught
Garnette Tillis
A. Keith MccClung
Nartissi
Iris
Vaught
McClung
Tillis
Ora P. Biddle
C. W. Lusher
Edward McElfresh
John J. Chase
Bertha ‘Reed
J. Marion Foglesong
Eunice Beller
John William Steenbergen
S. C.j Wilhelm
Louis F. Bateson
Tom
Pt Pleasant Bridge Party Notes At Gail Gares Home
Mrs Gail e Gaires hosted a bridge party at 702 Main St with pussywillows and forsythia decor. Mrs Bess Gygax won high score and received a prize. salad course served to several guests. Another bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Richard M Peek at Ingleside ended with hostess high and Mrs Thomas Burdette second. dessert served to named attendees.
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Point Pleasant
Gaile Gaires
Main St
Bess Gygax
Gygax
Bartow Jones
William H. Bardin
Howard Price
Hugh’ Curry
H. E. Somerville
J.G.F. Johnson
R. H. Ferguson
Richard M. Peek
Ingleside
Thomas Burdette
Jean Rathif
Gallipolis
Burdette
Joan Jewell
Virginia Lewis
Florence Krodel
William Gygax
Charles H. Stone
Peek
Thomas Recovering From Back Injury
A local real estate and insurance man, A. E. Thomas, is recovering from a back injury after a collision with a taxi at the Sixth and Viand Street intersection Monday afternoon. L. J. Rayburn drove north on Viand as Thomas attempted to cross east on Sixth. Thomas was treated at Holzer Hospital for bruises. Patrolman Curt Yeager investigated. no charges filed.
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Point Pleasant
A. E.thomas
VA Wee Lee ' Rayburn
Viand
Court Refuses Bond for One Official in Point Pleasant
The County Court failed to grant bond for Constable Toral Morrison at a Saturday meeting. The court decided to seek an opinion from the state attorney general on whether Morrison may legally serve as deputy sheriff and constable simultaneously.
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Point Pleasant
Toral Morrison
Morrison
Revival Week Extends At Church of Christ in Union
Point Pleasant reports Rev J. P. Keefer extends revival at the Church of Christ in Christian Union on Main Street for another week as interest grows. Evangelists C. E. Monk and singer Pauline Shutters remain, both from Portsmouth. Republican state senate candidate O R Karickoff of Spencer campaigned in Point Pleasant, saying he has toured the district and received encouragement.
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Point Pleasant
J. P. Keefer
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Main St
C. E. Monk
Portsmouth
Pauline Shutters
O. R. Karickoff
Spencer
Rauch
New Bank Rumored For Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant whispers of a new bank with discussions among young businessmen. A reliable source notes planning activity but the promoter is not yet identified.
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Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Has No Housing Shortage
POINT PLEASANT New occupants of local homes renting or buying in the past week include J. B. Donohue 199 Park Drive D. S. Bulmer 2325 Lincoln Ave Edgar Wooten 134 Pleasant St J. N. Wallace 119 Pleasant St J. M. Adkins 135 Park Drive Nina Horn 63 Burdette Addition S Chapman 113 Walnut St Frank Martin 136 Park Drive. The past week was the slowest since Jan 1 in the rental of homes here. There still remain 4 large number for the accommodation of tenants in Victory Heights and Burdette Additions, several in Country Club Addition, but practically all homes in older sections for the city are occupied.
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Point Pleasant
J. B. Donohue
Park Drive
D. S. Bulmer
Lincoln Ave
Edgar Wooten
Pleasant St
J. N. Wallace
J. M. Adkins
Nina Horn
Burdette Addition
S. . Chapman
Walnut St
Frank Martin
Victory Heights
Burdette
Country Club
Shokes May Take Over First Base
Cincinnati Reds training camp opens February 22 in Tampa Florida with a first base battle to replace Frank McCormick. Candidates Eddie Shokes Bert Haas and Hank Sauer vie for the post while Jewel Ens predicts Shokes as the winner based on speed and past performance. Haas seeks the job after earlier Cincinnati service and experience at first base, third base and outfield.
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Cincinnates
Frank McCormick
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Tampa
Fla
Eddie Shokes
Duke University
Navy
Bert Haas
Reds
Hank Sauer
Coasts Guard
Jewel Ens
Syracuse
Shokes
H Ens
Eddie
Syracuse Chiefs
Frank
Haas
Nashville
Montreal
Columbus
Sarcias
Robert D Johnson shines for Williams Field Fliers
From Williams Field Arizona word spreads that Robert D Johnson son of Mrs L G Johnson 66 University Terrace stars in basketball with the Williams Field Fliers He led in scoring 416 points in 22 games for a 19 point per game average and topped Don Barksdale for scoring honors in a service league game He is an Air Corps lieutenant and plans to return to Ohio University after discharge in spring
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Williams Field
Arizona
Robert D. Johnson
L. G. Johnson
University Terrace
Johnson
Phoenix
Camp Ross
California
Bob
Don Barksdale
Arizona State College
Air Corps
Ohio University
Propeller Club Elects Officers in Huntington Meeting
E V Rawn Jr of Huntington was elected president of the Propeller Club Port of Huntington at the annual meeting in Point Pleasant. R J Heslop won a three year board term and Cmdr H H Pullem USCG secured a one year vacancy on the board. meeting at Hotel Governor Cabell was attended by local figures including Ingraham Windsor Miller Thomas Woodard Movstin and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
E. V. Rawn, Jr
Huntington
Propeller For Club
Port of Huntington
Rawn
Josephine Burdette
R. J. Heslop
Board of Governors
H. H. Pullem
USCG
Governor Cabell
F. W. Ingraham
Dewey A. Windsor
Milton L. Miller
Paul S. Thomas
G. B. Woodard
S. C. Movstin
Hamilton A. Johnson
Ames-Bern PTA to hold Founders Day supper and program
Amesville notes a PTA meeting Tuesday evening February 19 with a 6 45 potluck supper followed by a Founders Day program led by Miss Julia White. Attendees asked to bring table service sandwiches and a covered dish.
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Amesville
Ames
Toledo
Coonskin Conservation Club
Hatfield Hinting at 1918 Senate Run
Dr. H D Hatfield, speaking at a Lincoln Day event in Harrisville, is interpreted as hinting at a Republican bid for U S senator. A former one term senator defeated for reelection in 1914, Hatfield also led the state senate as president and served as governor from 1913 to 1917.
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Point Pleasant
H. D. Hatfield
Harrisville
U. S
Haterfield
Senate
Rush D. Holt
Hatfield
State Senate
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