Kentucky Hands Ohio A Fifth Setback In Athens
Ohio University fans watched the Bobcats lose their fifth game in 19 starts to the University of Kentucky 60 to 52 in Athens. Dickey and Brandle led the Bobcats with rebounding and 18 and nine points respectively, while Miller and Brandle anchored the defense to disrupt Kentucky’s attack.
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Athens
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Phil Hallman
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Bob Brandile
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O'Briet
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Scor- Greggs
Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones
Wildcat
Jack Parkinson
Wah Wah" Jones
Ralph Beard
Big Bob Dickey
Jones
Beard
Kigh
Parkinson
Feller Eyes Western League Reorganization and Denver Pitch Bid
Bob Feller plans to keep pitching for Cleveland and promotes reorganizing the Western League for a 1947 season. He cites Denver as a potential Class A site, with Sioux City Omaha Lincoln and Pueblo ready to join, as other cities seek franchises.
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Chicago-—-P
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Iowa
Denver
Cleveland
Sioux City
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebdr
Pueblo
Colo
Feller
Indians
State League Opens April 30 Schedule Released
President Frank M. Colley announced the Ohio State baseball league 140 game schedule opening April 30 and ending September 8. Opening day matchups include Richmond Indiana at Middletown Springfield at Dayton Lima at Marion and Zanesville at Newark. Home fields reverse May 2. Closing day matches feature Richmond at Springfield Dayton at Middletown Newark at Marion and Zanesville at Lima with July 9 and 10 left open for the annual all star game.
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Frank M. Colley
Ohio State Baseball League
Richmond
Ind
Middletown
Springfield
Dayton
Lima
Marion
Zanesville
Newark
Fight results by the Associated Press in three bouts
Elmer Ray knocked out Dan Merritt in Miami. Joe Muscato defeated Irish Jimmy Crawford in Buffalo. Enrique Bolanos beat Chalky Wright in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Elmer
Los Angeles
Enrique Bolanos
Mexico City
Chalky Wright
San Bernardino
Cal
Bulldog Joe Kennedy Seeks Surgeon’s Dream
Joe Kennedy a Bulldog senior known for defense and setting up plays, has helped the team’s success this year. The 17 year old player has 46 points and aims to be a surgeon, pursuing a medical career one day.
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Joe Kennedy
Bulldog
Joe
Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Boxing Plans And Ohio Indiana Sports Quirk
New York columnist Hugh Fullerton Jr reports Eddie Borden seeks matches for Manuel Ortiz Willie Pep and Ray Robinson in Europe under Jack Solignon banner while Burston scouts European talent for Mike Jacobs. The piece notes fighters might earn more in Holyoke Highland Park or Harrah Ohio than taxes. It also covers Ohio Indiana basketball border quirks and notes Elmer Layden rejected college coaching offers before becoming a pro football executive. Johnny Fulton prepares for AAU indoor track with possible Elmore Harris in the field and air travel arranged.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Lew Burston
Europe
Mike Jacobs
Eddie Borden
Jack Solognon
Borden
Manuel Ortiz
Willie Pep
Ray Robinson
Robinson
France
Holyoke
Mass
Highland Park
A. J
Harrah, Ohlo
Middletown Aims for Perfect Season Against Hamilton
Middletown High School coach George Houck steers the Middies toward a perfect 1943 44 season with 17 straight wins and a 60 of 61 game stretch. The squad, led by Omer Blevins and Don Belton, relies on fast breaks and the double pivot while facing Hamilton Public, Hamilton Catholic, Troy, and Dayton Fairmont in district play. Sellout crowd as 750 general admission tickets vanish ahead of Saturdays game, signaling intense local basketball fervor.
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Harold Harrison
Middletown
Ohio
George Houck
Hamillton Public High School
Houck
Wilmington
Rayner Greene
Butler County
Hamilton
Middiess
Omer Blevins
Don Belton
Paul Lanson
Milton Wells
Hamilton Catholic
Troy
Dayton Fairmont
Vinton County Tourney Opens at McArthur Gym
The Vinton County Tournament starts Thursday night in the McArthur gym with a reserve game between Wilkesville and Zareski. The varsity follows, featuring Hamden vs Vinton Rural, and McArthur reserves against Richland, then Richland meets Wilkesville. Friday brings first-time action for byes, with multiple reserve and varsity games leading to a 3 p.m. resume and a 9 p.m. match. Saturday wraps with playoff games at 7:30 including the reserve championship.
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Trim
Wilkesville
Zareski
Varsity
Hamden
Vinton Rural
Richland
McArthur-Richland
Richland-Wilkesville
Winston Rural
Zaleski Bobcats
Hamden-Vinton
Dick Coury, Smallest Bulldog, Stars in Court Game
Dick Coury, a 16 year old junior guard, shows speed and stickiness on defense as he steals the ball and drives for scores. He totaled 48 points this season after scoring five last night, disrupting Ironmen and drawing attention for future coaching ambitions.
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Dick Coury
Independents Host Hollister in High School Showdown
The Athens All-Stars chase a fourth straight win facing Hollister Independents at Hollister gym tonight at 8. Hollister, coming off a 49 to 31 upset of Columbus, relies on 6 ft 6 in Mope Henry who scored 28 against Columbus. The All-Stars counter with Fye, Farly and Snyder over six feet tall and aim for a balanced scoring spree.
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Athens All-Stars
Hollister Independents
Hollister
Columbus
Henry
Hellister
Fye
Farly
Snyder
Athens Bulldogs Dominate Jackson Ironmen in 49 to 24 Win
Athens High Bulldogs routed Jackson Ironmen 49 to 24 on the local court. Coury opened scoring, Louie Moore and Red Evans led with 18 and 9 points respectively, Rousey dominated rebounds, and second stringers added a 14 point spree. Athens reserves beat Jackson juniors 36 to 21 as Flowers led scoring with 13.
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Julian Snyder
Athens High Bulldogs
Jackson Ironmen
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Bulldogs
Ironmen
Athens
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Evans
Norm Rousey
Dacksonites
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Gall
Ferguson
Rosser
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Jackson
Haynes
Evang
T. Turner
Red” Evans
Louis Moore
Rousey
Jacksont
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Landrum
Moore
Ferguson Evans
Finsterwald
Rosser Coury
jKennedy
Jackson B. Bovie
Lough F. Bovie
Columbus
Ohio
Mercer _ Rifle and Pistol Association
Ohio State Grid Machine Faces 1946 Shortages
Ohio State's new grid mentor Faul Bixler grapples with a postwar power shortage as ends and tackles thin the roster. Key players like Fazio Winters Hamilton remain, while gaps at ends and backs test prospects for the fall season. Captain Amiling Jabusch Snyder Roe Clawson lead guards. O'Dea Dunbar Adamlee anchor centers. Tommie James Krall Templeton Doolittle Wolfe Palmer head a loaded backfield with Phillipps and Frye as potential additions.
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Faul Bixler
Ohio State
Bixler
Carroll Wid
Chuck Fazio
Sam Winters
Forest Hamilton
Thornton Dixon
Russ Thomas
Bud Kessler
Jim Crane
Jim Palmer
Warren Amiling
Bob Jabusch
Wil Snyder
Jack Roe
Tom Clawson
Jack Lininger
Armed Forces
Steve O'Dea
Howard Duncan
Ohio
Tony Adamlee
Tommy James
Jerry Krall
Dave Templeton
Bill Doolittle
Russ Wolfe
Dick Palmer
Robbin Priday
Coast
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