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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1947

Page

10

Pomeroy Panthers Clinch League Title With Gallipolis Win

Charley Slack led Pomeroy Panthers to a 56 35 victory over Gallipolis in Friday action to seize the Southeastern Ohio Conference basketball title from Athens by one game. Slack hit key baskets and free throws, Bill Lehew added a 10 6 start, Miles Epling posted 15 for Gallipolis, and Bill Ohlinger added 11 for Pomeroy.

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Dick Shrider Stars In Ohio 69-59 Win

Ohio Bobcats toppled Dayton Flyers 69-59 led by 22 points from forward Dick Shrider to clinch the season series. Bobcats built a 21 point cushion early in the second half before Dayton narrowed the gap. Dickey and Walters contributed 11 and 10 points respectively as Ohio set a strong pace and prepared for a Monday date with Ohio Wesleyan.

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Fights Last Night Excerpt Philadelphia Bout Result

Bee Bee Wright from Harrisburg out pointed Billy Nixon in Philadelphia in a tightly contested 8 round match. Wright edged Nixon on points 147 to 149 percent by judges.

Philadelphia Bee Bee Wright Harrisburg Billy Nixon

Case Matmen Beaten by OU in Cleveland Meet

Ohio University wrestlers defeated Case School of Applied Science 19 to 9 in Cleveland. Case wrestler Frank Gerace was kept from wrestling by the team physician due to an upset stomach.

Cleveland Ohio University Case School of Applied Science Athens Frank Gerace Case Cowan Browning Whitacre Stack Stamps Ohio Romonto Kulazenka

Bobkittens Fall to Ohio State in Route to Unbeaten Fame

Ohio State’s Jayvee team remained undefeated after a 38-24 win over the Bobkittens. The Buckeyes pulled away in the third period after Ohios Whyte sparked a late surge, turning a two point gap into a comfortable margin.

Ohio Bobkittens Ohio State Jayvee

Ames Bern and Buchtel Reach Athens County Class B Final

Ames Bern’s fast paced five defeated The Plains High Indians 49 44 in Athens High gym to advance to the county final with Buchtel, which beat Waterloo 31 26. Jerry McKinley led Ames Bern with 20 points while Tom Whitmore and Tom Sheskey sparked Buchtel as they surged past Waterloo.

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Jackets Trip Greyhounds

Dean Circle reports the Jackets defeated the Greyhounds in a competitive game. Key players and scoring details are not provided in the readable text.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Triumph Over Nelsonville

Middleport Yellow Jackets defeated Nelsonville Greyhounds 51 to 37 in a SEC final game. Harry Surface scored 30 points for Middleport, while Dennis Manuel led Racine with 15. Chester contributed 18 for Chester. Nelsonville’s Bill Ross had 16.

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Athens High Bulldogs Clinch SEC Second in Win

Athens High defeated Jackson 48 29 to finish the regular season 11 3 in Southeastern Ohio Conference play. Don Ferguson and Dave Evans fueled a 19 point third period as Athens pulled away from the Ironmen. Pomeroy won the title by beating Gallipolis.

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Wilkesville Edges Richland 26 23 in semifinal tourney

Wilkesville rallied in the final minutes to defeat Richland 26 23 in a Winton County semifinal here Friday. Bob Strausbaugh and Ragan led with 10 points each as Wilkesville earned a rematch with McArthur for the title.

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Chieftains Upset Wellston In SEC Basketball

The Logan Chieftains beat Wellston 52 to 48 as Bill Sprinkles and Ralph Hutchison combined for 33 points. John McBroom added 13 for Logan in Friday's SEC finale.

Wellston Rockets Logan Chieftains Hocking Bill Sprinkles Ralph Hutchison Logan John McBroom

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