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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

13

Bobcats Edge Bishops 57 55 In Rough Fight

Ohio University Bobcats rallied to beat Wesleyan 57 to 55 at home as Bob Johnson and Chris Stefan sparked a late surge. Jud Millicon led the Bishops with 19 points while Bob Dickey added 15 for OU.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Bob Johnson Chris Stefan Wesleyan Jack Smith Jud Millicon Stefan Chuck Renner Renner Johnson Chuck Buttermore Bob Dickey Millicon Dickey Millhon Bishops Ontra F Kinsley McKown Del Shreffler G. “Williams Wesleyan G. B T Millhon Buttermore Smith Allen Ramsey Nunnaedd Ohtokinsley Shreffier G Williams Dickey Stean W., Millhon Wenglau J. Millhon

Panthers Lose Hard-Fought Season Finale to Wahama 50-45

Pomeroy Panthers cap season with a 50-45 defeat to Wahama White Falcons in a close, clean game. George Dallas led Pomeroy with 13 points, Johnny Werry added 10, while Chuck Grimm scored 20 for Wahama. Panthers held a 15-12 edge after one, but Wahama led at halftime 28-26 and stayed ahead.

Panthers Wahama Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers White Falcons Tucker George Dallas Johnny Werry Falcons Sinonce Eatetniniascn Pomeroy G. F Red Men Rio Grande Cumberland Tiffin Community Hall RIO Grande Gi. F Oliver F Stevenson Zeman Sirinannt Carter Ryst Samanseeen Wwe Cumberland Ga Renfro Watson N. Renfro Noncwanen Hord Harris Graham Cunwengeue

Cage Games Tonight Medley of Mid-American Matchups

Western Michigan visits Valparaiso while Dayton plays Miami. Ohio Muskingum heads to Denison and Adrian visits Kent State. Bowling Green meets Toledo and Ashland faces Kenyons in regional college games alongside a slate of afternoon and evening clashes.

Western Michigan Valparaiso Dayton Miami Ohio Muskingum Denison Adrian Kent State Bowling Green Toledo Ashland Kenyons

Falcons top Zaleski Falcons hit second defeat for Zaleski Bobcats

McArthur Wilkesville's Falcons crushed Zaleski 42 29 to reach the semifinals against McArthur. Schilling led with 17 points while Wood added 13 and Hayes totaled 12 for Zaleski. In the same tourney Wilkesville beat Richland 24 16 in the reserves.

McArthur Wilkesville Falcons Zaleski Bobcats Vinton County Schilling Albaugh Bowen Hopkins

Scribe Becomes Publicity Director for St. Louis Cardinals

James L. Toomey, 31, veteran Star-Times sports writer since 1937, was named director of publicity for the St. Louis Cardinals by club president Fred M. Saigh Jr. Toomey replaces Iny Devine, now general manager of the Rochester farm club in New York.

ST. Louis James L. Toomey Star-Times St. Louis Cardinals Fred M. Saigh Toomey Iny Devine Redbirds Rochester N. Y

Red Sox Option Sheridan to Seattle in PCL Shuffle

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Neil Sheridan to Seattle in the Pacific Coast League.

SOX Boston Boston Red Sox Neil Sheridan Seattle

Cheshire Pulls Upset In Gallia Tourney Play

Cheshire beats Cadmus 47 27 for its first tourney win in years as Burch Brock Shamblin each score 12. Centerville rallies to defeat Mercerville 42 38 behind Ed Hall late free throws. Rio Grande throttles Vinton 69 23 with Center Wood scoring 22.

Gallipolis Cheshire Gallia County Cadmus Centerville Mercerville Rio Grande Vinton Burch Bocock Shamblin Cheshires Ed Hall Lewis Mercerville Center Cooper Wood Rio Edmunds Sheets Hall Price Cooper Sims Awenemmammamen Arrowood Weewenne McNeal Watson Owe Houck Lowe Conomamieiina Shank Saunders Swain Finney Weiher H. Wiseman J. Wiseman Wickline Percocs Uiiniscoie Avetuantinnnus Walker CS Aw Edmonds Cote Nba Shies Brannon Putney Irwin T. Rece Fee Rea Chasteen Harder Fullen Cimmicinca Nin Brewer Cartwright J. Reece Watkins Ootp OH LD Tseunieeeninien Carter Anwan Wedemeyer Chapman Crnner Cheshire Pte McCarty Annenswununne Clark Shambling Mulford

Rio Scores Cage Upset At Cumberland College

Rio Grande College upset Cumberland College of Williamsburg Ky by a score of 88 to something. The game report highlights the surprise victory for Rio Grande in the college basketball clash.

Rio Cage Gallipolis Rio Grande College Cumberland College Williamsburg

Track Clinic Postponed to March 12 at Ohio State

The ninth annual state track and field clinic for high schools sponsored by the Ohio Association of Track Coaches is postponed until March 12. The event will be held at Ohio State University.

Columbus Ohio Association of Track Coaches Ohio State University

Sports Week Starts Tonight at Ohio University

Ohio University hosts Sports Week in the Men's Gym starting at 6:30 with a spot shooting contest. At 7:00 Fraternity and Independent League winners collide in concurrent games, followed by an indoor track meet at 8:00 featuring high jump broad jump sprint shuttle relay and medicine ball shot put. The event runs Thursday Friday and Sunday with an All-Star basketball game to close.

Ohio University Fiat

DeMarco and Collins Matched for 10 Round Fight in Philadelphia

Paddy DeMarco of New York and Jimmy Collins of Philadelphia have been matched for a 10 round lightweight bout in the Arena on March 14. DeMarco will first fight Billy Graham in New York at Madison Square Garden on March 4 before the Philadelphia appearance.

Philadelphia Paddy DeMarco New York Jimmy Collins Arena DeMarco Billy Graham Madison Square Garden

HVL to Reorganise at Thursday Meeting in Nelsonville

Secretary Treasurer Alonso Red Figgins of the Hocking Valley League calls a 1049 organizational meeting for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Eagles building. All managers and interested parties will discuss plans for the league's third season as Nelsonville Eagles defend their title.

Nelsonville Alonso “Red” Figgins Hocking Valley Bandall Teague Eagles Nelsonville Eagles

County Tourney Resumes Tonight With Three Games

The Athens County basketball tournament resumes at 7 p.m. in Athens High gym with three games. The Plains Indians meet Hollister Wildcats. Troy Coolville faces Waterloo New Marshfield. Jacksonville Trimble returns to play Buchtel. winners advance to semi finals Thursday. Gallia, Hocking and Vinton renew meets Thursday. champions crowned Saturday.

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