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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1941

Page

9

Bobcats close season with DC Flyers clash

Ohio University seniors known as the Big Six close their college careers with a final meeting against the University of DC Flyers after a 65 2 win over Ohio Wesleyan. Frankie Baumholtz led scoring with 24 points to push his season total above 311 and three-year total to 1013 as Ohio improved to 15 wins and 3 losses.

Ohio University University of DC Flyers Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Bobcats Frankie Baumholtz Romen Ronnie McSherry Hartman Quackenbush Caieine Wesleyan Baumholtz Deinzer Snyder Lalich Blick Ireland Buttermore Faught Reinhardt Lalish Miller Ott Baroody Hughes Heisler Smith and Young

Gore PTA Meets With Ed Barker Sings America

Gore PTA session opened with America led by Edwin Barker and program planned by Wanda Arnett. Betty McMannis played piano solos, Arnett sisters performed a duet, Trader sisters sang, Emboden brothers Logan played instrumentals. Next meeting set for March 20 with officer elections.

Roy Cherrington Hospital Bobby Emrick Clifford Wolfe Maxville John Starr James Campbell Dee Neal Clell Starr Charles Starr Logan Burl Lemon Zanesville Hiram Dixon A. D. Summers Grant Hospital Columbus Fred Wilson Martha Ann Bob Wilson Larry Roseville Frank Jarr Margaret Arnett Mona Mae Starr Madeline Avas Starr Farrel Summers New Straitsville Orland Mohler Donna Tillie Tucker Orville Bart Mohler William Nutter Lancaster Alice Myers Harold Harrison McMullen Herman McMannis Woodrow Ids

Week's Games Close State Cage Schedule

Ohio college basketball heads into the final 14 days of action with 11 games left after this weekend. Mount Union leads the state race but Wooster, Kenyon, and Wittenberg threaten as final-week tests loom with Muskingum and John Carroll next up.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Buckeye Mount Union Wooster Scots John Carroll Cleveland Raiders Kenyon Mighty Wittenberg Lords Alliance Wittenberg Bill Stobbs Springfielders Muskingum Mt. Union

Baujan Seeks Six Teams for New Midwestern Loop

Dayton University athletic director Harry Baujan says early queries from Cincinnati Xavier Marshall Miami Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Toledo Akron Carnegie Tech Butler indicate six teams are feasible. He expects results this week to show whether one or two leagues form with broader and Buckeye-focused lines. He mailed more letters to Marquette Detroit Washington Bradley Tech and Western Michigan State Teachers.

Dayton Harry Baujan Dayton University Buckeye Cincinnati Xavier Marshall Miami Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Toledo Akron Carnegie Tech Butler Baujan Huntington W. Va Marquette University of Detroit Washington University Bradley Tech Western Michigan State

Community Notices From Logan Region

Records of visits and family notices include Vin Conkle and Mrs. Jerry Nixon calling on Mrs. Grant Dicken after a yearlong stroke confinement, weekend visits by Hiram Dixon and sons to Logan, and gatherings at the Terrel and McMannis households across Sand Run Newark Logan Stockport Carbon Hill and related localities.

Vin Conkle Jerry Nixon Log Grant Dicken Hiram Dixon William Jack Logan Dan Simmers Sand Run W. C. Terrel Margaret Logue Mary Hite Newark Waldo Terrel W. E. Terrel Rosellaers Gloria Summers Jesse McMannis Stockport Clyde McMannis Carbon Hill

Tiny Lamp Filament Size Questioned by Draft Calculations

The text notes a filament so small a six watt 115 volt lamp appears almost invisible. It claims a diameter under 0.0051 inch and that 2130 such filaments placed side by side would span an inch.

Leahy Keeps Rockne Grid Principles Alive at Notre Dame

Frank Leahy, 32, Notre Dame coach, is seen as returning the program toward Knute Rockne’s methods. Former teammate Tom Conley notes Leahy’s adaptability, speed and deception, citing his Boston College success and use of spread plays. Leahy’s background includes Omaha high school, Notre Dame captaincy, Mayo Clinic treatment with Rockne, and line coaching at Fordham under Crowley.

Frank Leahy Notre Dame Knute Rockne Harry Grayson NEA South Tom Conley John Carroll Cleveland Leahy Rockne Kansas Plain Conley Elmer Layden Rock Frank Boston College Winner S. D Highrnder Earl Walsh Ole Notre

Leahy Named Boston College Chief in 1939

The article notes Leahy’s granite background and Cornell coaching school ties through Carl G. Snavely. It highlights his surprise selection as BC chief in 1939, describes him as a modest speaker who weighs words carefully and handles his lines, signaling a measured leadership style.

Carl G. Snavely Cornell Leahy Boston College Frank

Leahy Recruits Boston College Staff For Notre Dame

Coach Frank Leahy plans to implement his system at Notre Dame by adding Ed McKeever from Boston College to coach the backs and Fordham veterans Joe McArdle and John Cruze for the line. Freshman coach Tom Powers will supply the varsity with players as Leahy builds his established Leahy method to minimize losses.

Boston College Ed McKeever Texas Tech Joe McArdie John Cruze Fordham Tom Powers Leahy Frank Leahy Notre Dame

Briezts Sports Gleanings and Gossip Notes

Weekly column rounds up quirky sports items and rumors from Eddie Briezts. Names include Earl Walsh Fordham coaching chatter and Frank Leahy Notre Dame contract hints. Also mentions Alice Marble Wimbledon timing, Willie Hoppe on TV, and Senator Haluska dive reference with humorous joke.

Eddie Brietz New York Boston College Earl Walsh Fordham George Godfrey Georges Carpentier Turkey Thompson Frank Leahy Notre Dame Washington Senators Orlando Bucky Harris Alice Marble

One Man Opinion on Distance Runners and Boxing Hype

Distance runners come and go but Rice could win big gains. Old Pop Foster trains a new boxing protégé rivaling Jimmy M Larnin and Jimmy Webb excites Garden crowds with two handed power. Lew Jenkins favored over Lou Ambers Friday night. Warren Wilson to turn pro after Clemson stint with strong backing from rich New York Atlanta New Jersey sportsmen. Anton Christoforidis or Jimmy Webb could replace Billy Conn as light heavy champion. Headline on Southern Conference recruiting limits and coach eligibility.

Pop Foster Jimmy M’larnin Jimmy Webb Garden Lew Jenkins Lou Ambers Rich New York Atlanta New Jersey Warren Wilson Clemson Anton Christoforidis Billy Conn

Reds Pitchers Boost Spring Training Amid Holdout Rumors

World champion Cincinnati Reds opened spring training in Tampa with Ernie Lombardi absent amid contract holdout rumors. Manager Bill McKechnie said Lombardi would report in time, while Warren Giles implied the decision rests with ownership. Late arrivals included Vander Meer, Monte Pearson, Joe Beggs, Whitey Moore, and Jim Turner. In Florida, Cleveland Indians prepare a 19 man pitching staff ahead of an exhibition with the Dodgers in Havana on March 7, with outfield holdouts Weatherly and Heath.

Tampa Fila Cincinnati Reds Ernesto Natali Lombardi Bill McKechnie Ernie Warren C. Giles Schnoz Mittman Lom The Reds Johnny Vander Meer Monte Pearson Joe Beggs Whitey Moore Jim Turner Fort Myers Fla Cleveland Indians Dodgers Havana Roy Weatherly Jekt Heath

Wisconsin Indiana Battle For Big Ten Title Tonight

Wisconsin and Indiana, the Big Ten leaders, meet in Bloomington with the winner taking clear control of the title race. Wisconsin beat Chicago 65 to 25 on Saturday while Indiana toppled Iowa 47 to 36, led by Gene Englund and Joe Stampf.

Wisconsin Indiana Bloomington Ind Ohio State Bucks Illinois Hoosiers Badgers Shawmaianshin Chicago Iowa Gene Englund Joe Stampf Stampf Joe Rieff Northwestern England Minnesota Purdue Michigan Wisconsin-Indiana

Glenford Captures Perry County Crown Over Junction City

Glenford defeated Junction City 61 to 39 to win the Perry County tournament final held Saturday night. Somerset edged Corning 36 to 29 in the junior league final as Dawson left the game with fouls and Somerset pulled away late. Dick Shrider led Glenford with 23 points while Hollister and Schofield also scored heavily.

Logan Glenford Perry Junction City Somerset Corning Dick Shrider Hollister Schofield Dawson Dupler Curl Varsity Glenford Axline Lattimer Shrider Bannan Wee Henderson Aocen Noyes Swinehart Matheny Rushing Poling Johnson Wolfe Grigsby Metzger Cochran Tors Somerset Foster Snider Esuwe Ream Wwe Abbott Corning Kader Chapman Wwenes Roberts Fitch Clark Rogers

Extra Rail Office Adds To Dover Force In Ohio

Chauncey evangelist Rev. C. L. Johnson returns from Columbus to preach on This Matter of Conversion tonight at 1 30. He spoke to a large audience last night. The New York Central adds a third trick man to Chauncey block office and expands Jacksonville to two shifts. A part time block office may open at Millfield. Extra business drives railroad personnel increase.

Dover Chauncey C. L. Johnson Columbus New York Central Railroad Company Jacksonville Millfield

Chauncey District Social and Personal News

Chauncey residents share weekend visits and family gatherings. Cliff Shafer and Isabel Courtney joined Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer for Sunday dinner. Frances Fiske is ill with mumps. Jackie McClanahan has measles. Joy Anna Bryson returns to school after mumps. Boots Bryson visits family. Neil Tippett returns home from Keystone West Virginia after months with Williamson Contracting. Charles Keirns and son Doug along with Carol Tippett and daughter Carolyn visit Sam Tippett’s home.

Chauncey District Chauncey Cliff Shafer Carl Shafer Columbus Isabel Courtney Frances Fiske Jackie McClanahan C. D. McClanahan Joy Anna Bryson Leslie Bryson Boots Bryson Neil Tippett Keystone W. Va Williamson Contracting Company Charles Keirns Doug Carol Tippett Carolyn Sam Tippett

Punishment of German Poorhouse Inmates Over Food

A historical note describes inmates in old German poorhouses suspended from a basket over the table during meals as punishment for refusing to work, forcing them to watch others eat while they starved.

Billiards Night Scores and Matchups Highlight Ohio Teams

Games tonight at 8 15 feature Pep cola Varsity Billiards versus Buckeye Cafeteria and Ohio State Journal Oil against Athens Hi Faculty. Other matches include Athena Airways with Coca Cola Rotting Works and Pepsi Cola Paul Tribe facing Standard ONC.

Buckeye Athena Airways B. van Dyke Cox B. Wilson Wree Faulkner Cooley Coca Cola Rotting Works Cole Cross Term Athens Hi Oliver Rameney Hess McBee Company B. Nelson Joe Verity Carmichael Ohio State Journal Williams B. Bobo Pennell Pepsi Cola Paul Tribe Morton Rice Joe Bobo Standard Onc ‘Oon Winenin Veratt Billardoncoury Pierce Gardner Games Tonight Ohio State Oil Sycanesg Hi Eee Airways

Record Big Trep Claims Lynn Valley Douglas Fir 417 Feet Tall

British Columbia lumbermen say the Lynn Valley Douglas fir tops records as the largest tree cut down, measuring 417 feet high with a 25 foot diameter and 77 feet in girth.

British Columbia Lynn Valley

Clevelander Leads State Pin Tourney in Ohio

Ohio bowling action features Clevelander leaders in Class A singles and all events. M Tigue posted 577 to lead over Ethel Suchan, while Florence Leeds of Columbus paced all events with 1654, edging Rose Suchan of Cleveland. Class B results show Iron Kettles atop, with Middletown teams placing mid pack and doubles led by Salem entrants. England’s 17,286 new books versus 10,812 in America cited from a recent year.

Dayton Cleveland Columbus Ohio State M. Tigue Reed-Klopp Iron Kettles R. Hine Salem M. Greenwalt Alliance Mary Dancik Rose Suchan Fannie Parks Grace Fulton Warren M. Kline H. Caldwell P. Withers Lara Newcomer Zanesville England America

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