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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1944

Page

7

Athens High to close season in Southeastern Ohio title tilt

Athens High School Bulldogs host Pomeroy in the final 1943-44 game as five seniors lead the Black and Red. Logan could clinch top spot with a win if Athens loses, but both squads are favored as Pomeroy and Middleport provide the night’s preliminary.

Pomeroy Panthers Charlie Bolin Athens High School Basketeers Bulldogs Logan Middleport Athens Purple Panther Pomeroy Bob Mills Grant Ferguson Bill Trautwein Ray Dunfee Jack Trupp Trautwein Tad Grover Bob Stanley Rosenbaum Stanley Schwab Isonville-Trimble Bern Shade Ames-Bern Hooper Wich Shade Ames Wilbur Parmeter Bob Mescher J-T Thee Theirop Blaine Farley Carnals Wyckoff Iny Galvin Oring Eut Farley Hile Haskins H. Mills Ted Wood Cereinn Lan Dyke E. Conkey Witon Conkey Smith Dean Owen Ewnn A West Oreewene Bang Post _ AMES-BERN G. T. Knight Carmichael Atkinson Hinton Romine T. Swank Texaco— Es Meee Selby Williams, F Noble Rim Dailey Thomas Bingman Owe Hickman Wwe Stanson Watkins Paquette Wenn Wagoner Manning Blaker Barnes Ruman Morrison van Meter Wolfe Aan

Ames Bern Versus Aville Trimble In Athens County Tourney

Ames Bern and Aville Trimble prepare for a Saturday night game in Athens gym as part of the county school basketball tournament. Local teams clash on the Athens Court for a spot in the next round.

BERN J-1 Athens HI Quint Ames-Bern aville-Trimble Athens County Athens Gymnasium

Bowling Green Falcons Name Season Captain Siegferth

Joe Siegferth, civilian sophomore from Akron, was named season captain of the Bowling Green State University Falcons. The team won 21 college and service basketball games this winter and lost only three, two to the Lakes Naval Training.

Siegferth Bowling Green Joe Siegferth Akron Bowling Green State University Falcons the Lakes Naval Training &Tzin

Junior Study Club Meets Tuesday Night

The GLOUSTER group held its regular meeting with a 6 PM dinner served by the Church of Christ Women’s Council. Elizabeth Ann Munday and Deloris McAllister were honored for WAVES acceptance. two new members joined, and poems, papers, and songs filled the evening.

Marguerite Jones Alice Dust Margaret Dulevy Jo Balderson Helen Binderbasin Edna Binderbasin

Basketball scores and tournament results from several Ohio games

In South Webster 27 Minford 25 after overtime. Wheelersburg 80 Lucasville 16. Wooster 60 Rittman 23. Wood County Class B quarter finals North Baltimore 34 Walbridge 24. Cygnet 57 Pemberville 21. Troy 26 Wayne 18. Webster 44 Liberty 21. Franklin County Class B Worthington 382 Grove City 1. Hamilton 40 Canal Winchester. Groveport 39 New Albany 25. Knox County Class B semi finals Fredericktown 57 Amity 32 Gambier 31 Danville 22.

South Webster Minford Wheelersburg Lucasville Wooster Rittman Wood County North Baltimore Walbridge Cygnet Pemberville Troy Wayne Webster Liberty Franklin County Worthington Grove City Hamilton Canal Winchester Groveport New Albany Knox County Fredericktown Amity Gambier Danville

Steve Forgores Shows Improvement After Sheltering Arms Stay

Steve Forgores returned home Friday from Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens where he has been recovering for weeks. He is improving but may need another hospital check up soon. He resides in Trimble.

Glouster Steve Forgores Armstal Athens Trimble

DePaul Aims for Buck Tilt Amid Mikan Ankle Injury

DePaul faces Ohio State at Chicago Stadium with center George Mikan’s swollen right ankle in doubt. Coach Ray Meyer hopes Mikan can start, but a hard matchup awaits as Ohio State, led by Arnold Risen and Don Grate, seeks a Big Ten title bid. Northwestern and Illinois meet earlier as the Cats chase a conference run.

Chicago Paul New York George Mikan Blue Demon Western Kentucky Mikan Ohio State Buckeyes Chicago Stadium Ray Meyer Demons DePaul Bucks Arnold Risen Don Grate Jack Dugger Bob Bowen Masting Northwestern Illinois Wildcats Cats

Klein Starts His Training Early

Philadelphia reports Charles Herbert Klein at 39 begins a comeback with intense workouts. He uses a rowing machine, weights, pedal bike and steam cabinet in a bid to prove he can still handle National League pitching. General Manager Hert Pennock notes his fitness level hints at significant action.

Philadelphia Charles Herbert Klein Hert Pennock

Chauncey Personal Notes Include Illness And Visit Updates

Chauncey Personals reports H Wemmer of Millfield had a slight heart attack scare Friday. Mrs Elizabeth Robinett and family traveled to Trimble to visit a daughter. Mrs Nina Johnson hosted a Sunday school class party with Kate Cunningham and others. Kate Cunningham is recovering from influenza.

H. Wemmer Millfield Elizabeth Robinett Millfields Trimble Gilbert Courtney Nina Johnson Kate Cunningham Chain Enza

Baptist Services Are Scheduled

Rev A G Freeman announces Sunday Feb 27 services at First Baptist Church Sunday School at 9 30 a m with local superintendent Wiley Harris in charge Morning worship at 11 a m Rev Freeman topics A Symmetrically Developed Christian Afternoon 3 o'clock Covenant Service with the Lord's Supper and a short sermonette.

Pepper Martin Returns to Cards as Speedy Pepper

Southworth greets Pepper Martin back with the St. Louis Cardinals praising his still sharp speed and throwing. Martin, now nearing 40, is expected to serve mainly as a pinch hitter against lefties and could reach 80 games this season.

Southworth Pepper Columbus St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Sunbury Pepper Martin Cardinal Oklahoma City Martin

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights College Athletics

Western Michigan College sustains strong basketball and baseball programs while stressing sound coaching and schedule quality. Athletic leaders cite postwar plans for tours and broader competition, with Navy and Columbia affiliates noted. A.PI boxing scene in Carolina AAU tour yields one title lost by misfortune. Cadet Artie Dorrell trains for aviation as class 44 F. A remark closes on how a single number shifts meaning.

Dunham Western Michigan Chicago Notre Dame Wisconsin Johnny Siegal Columbia The Bears Sid Luckman Hagberg Navy Cherry Point N. C Marine Air Station Frankie Rich Artie Dorrell

The Largest Single Cell Eocene Fossil Egg Yolk Claim

Report notes a giant egg yolk fragment from a prehistoric giant avian or reptile as evidence for the largest single cell claim. The fragment suggests the yolk size dwarfs modern cells, implying extraordinary cellular scale in ancient life.

Jhistorie Vem

Services in Glouster Churches Schedule Lenten and Sunday rites

Rev A G Winkle announces Methodist services in Glouster with Church School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m followed by Evening Worship at 7 p m A Midweek Lenten service is set for Wednesday at 7 p m under the topic The Church and its Source of Power Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 a m and Communion at 10 a m with preaching on Peter Over the Washing of His Feet Evening service at 7 p m The Eternal Purpose of God Music is directed by W W Wallace Women’s Council reports about $50 raised at Tuesday dinner Midweek Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 p m devotions led by Mrs Felda Stansberry and Romans study by the minister.

Glouster Masonic Hall M. M. LeFavor Marcella Jonas C. B. Tigner David Pickard M. M. Bryson Washington D. E. Carr Casey Church of Christ Ernest Byers Harold Vaughn Charles Guinther Winkle Bible School Delmar Gladden E. K. Peugh Peter God W. W. Wallace Felda Stansberry Women's Council

Moose Lodge Initiation Planned at Glouster

An officer of the Loyal Order of Moose announces a class initiation at the lodge room Sunday at 2 PM with the local lodge team conducting the work. Lunch will follow for Moose members and their families only.

Glouster Lodge of Loyal Order of Moose Moose

New Orleans Open Begins With Pros and Amateurs

The New Orleans Open golf event starts with 43 professionals and 38 amateurs in round one of the $5,000 tournament. Harold Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson headline a field that includes Pvt. Melvin Chick Harbert leading the pro am stage, with Harbert shooting 68 to top the pro field. Other notable entrants include Jimmy Hines, Harry Cooper, Sammy Byrd, Craig Wood, Ed Dudley, and Tony Penna as prizes are to be war bonds.

New Orleans Doposters Harold “Jug” McSpaden Byron Nelson Pvt Melvin Chick” Harbert Harbert Army Air Forces Training Command Lincoln Neb Nelson Jug McSpaden Jimmy Hines Harry Cooper Sammy Byrd Craig Wood Ed Dudley Tony Penna

Trimble Brothers Reunite in Italy After Long Separation

Sgt Joseph Walton and Cpl William Walton, sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Walton of Trimble Heights, meet in Italy after over two years apart. They nearly connected twice within 200 yards but failed to recognize each other. Joseph serves in the Signal Corps and Ray in the Tank Destroyer Battalion under General Clark. another son, Pfc Bryan Walton, is listed in North Africa.

Glouster Joseph Walton William R. Walton Charles Walton Trimble Heights Italy William Johnson Trimble Joseph Signal Corps Ray Clark Walton's Pfc Bryan Walton North Africa

Bobcats Set for Kentucky Clash in Upset Bid

Ohio University basketball team travels to Lexington to face the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a pursuit of one of the season’s major upsets. The nine man squad aims for a disciplined 40 minutes with limited ball handling against a confident foe.

Ohio University University of Kentucky Wildcats Bobcats Lexington Johnny Muldovan Mark Wylie Bruce Moorehead Jim Mackey Bill Bob Brandle Bill Smith Walt Maroney Jack Hines Wildcats Oloxie Ohio Otterbein

Tinker Sees Baseball Near Perfection Now

Orlando veteran Joe Tinker says baseball needs no major changes and would be ruined by altering base distances or the pitcher’s box. The ex Cubs star, 63, recuperating from influenza, cites fans’ preference and landis era credit.

Orlando Fla Joe Tinker Tinker Chicago Cubs Kenesaw M. Landis

Boxing results from Allentown and Philadelphia cards

In Allentown Jimmy Anest from New York outpointed Lester Young of Philadelphia over eight rounds. In Harrisburg Bill Deering stopped Jimmy Long of Chester after seven. In Philadelphia Billy Arnold stopped Buck Streator of Collingswood in one round, while Jackie Saunders of Philadelphia fought to a 3 round decision.

Allentown Jimmy Anest New York Lester “Cueball” Young Philadelphia Bill Deering Harrisburg Ohio Jimmy Long Chester Billy Arnold Buck Streator Collingswood N. J Jackie Saunders

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By Paul Brickman M’bee Athens City Banks Graves Russell Friedber Byard Ween Verne Conkey Bailey Feth Maddock Klein Chauncey Pep Rochester Portsmouth Fullerton’s Sports Roundup Hugh Fullerton, JR Western Michigan College Homer Dunham Kalamazoo City Industrial League Frank Thomas Alabama Middle West East Glouster Masons Hall Moose Lodge Bertha Danford Lydia McKinley Chadwell Noble Grands Club Ira Conaway Jacksonville Elbert Maxwell Detroit Pic George H. Burdiss G.M.C. Motor Corporation Maxwell Burdiss Windsor Canada United States Women’s City Bowling League Harriso Goodman Pierce Weeeeee Ll Omer Handicajp Air Corps Wagner Eon Ene Armbruster Cunningham Dunlevy Jones , Lil Summers R. Marshall Marcinko Trimble Brothers Kentucky ATLAS A. F. Jeutter Lancaster Dobbs Kyle and Clifford
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