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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

9

Bobcats Triumph in Senior Night 72 47 over Dayton

Ohio University seniors cap three-year era with a 72 to 47 victory over the Dayton Flyers in a record-setting performance. Frankie Baumholtz adds 29 points to finish his Ohio career as the program’s all-time scorer, pacing the 16th win in 19 games.

Athens Messenger Athens Bobcats Dayton Frankie Baumholtz Ohio University University of Dayton Flyers Ohio Gymnasium W. J. Trautwein Svarana Flyers Baumbholts Snyder Blick McSherry Baumholtz

M'Bee Women's Duckpin League Dominated by Bobcats in Thrilling Win

Ohio Bobcats, led by Carl Ott and Baumholtz, overcame Dayton Flyers 63 52 after a mid first half surge. Ott scored repeatedly to tie the game at 18 all and Baumholtz sparked a 41 22 halftime lead before Dayton battled back late.

Flyers Carl Ott Carl Baumholtz Bobcats Baumbholtz Dayton OHTO Deinzer Blick Aes O Snyder McSherry Lalich Miller Hosch Bun Sf Ciemenenne IEE Iaatnnnidaisioes MS Ewassib Snyder J. Westendorf Kavanaugh McCloskey G. Westendorf Dill Ott Kinsley Hogan and Vernia

Hartnett Returns to Giants as Jubilant Catcher

Charles Lee Gabby Hartnett age 40 has rejoined the New York Giants and is back catching. Once Cubs manager he now crowds the plate with pep, sharing duties with Harry Danning and working with Slim Newton. He plans to play in doubleheaders and reclaim his upbeat nickname Laughing Boy.

Miami Giants Charles Lee Gabby) Hartnett Gabby Chicago Cubs Harry Danning Slim Newton Danning

Breezing Along with Briezt: Sports Quick Takes

Eddie Briezt surveys sports chatter from Dempsey to draft boards. Notable items include Jack Sutherland interviewing sleepers, Paul Manton refereeing the Southern Conference tournament, Hank Greenberg and Yankee talk, and Pat O’Brien with Fritz Crisler attending Marquette’s welcome dinner. Miscellaneous notes cover tennis, golf, and club gossip.

Eddie Brietz New York Jack Dempsey Arlene Judge John Munski Missouri U.’s Jack Sutherland South Bill Tilden Raleigh Paul Menton Baltimore Evening Sun Atlanta Boston College Duke Nelson Rensselaer Poly Duke of Windsor Nassau Bobby Jones Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Frankie Kovacs Florida Riggs M’neil al Schacht Pat O’brien Fritz Crisler Michigan Tom Stidham Marquette Ed M’keever Notre Dame Frank Leahy

Holdout Lombardi Worries Reds as Silence Grows

Cincinnati Reds GM Warren Giles pursues an experienced catcher while Ernie Lombardi remains silent over a 1941 contract offer. The holdout situation mirrors Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr with Boston and notes progress on Monte Pearson and other camps.

Cincinnati Alice’ In Wonderland Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Ernie Oakland Calif Warren C. Giles Giles Sarasota Fla Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Bobby Doerr Sockers

White Sox Ban Ice Skating And Warn Against Bowling

Pasadena report says manager Jimmy Dykes has banned ice skating for White Sox players and cautions them about excessive bowling. San Bernardino item notes Rip Sewell, leading Pirates pitcher, is also involved in the update.

Pasadena Calif Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox San Bernardino Rip Sewell Pittsburgh Pirates

Ram Backfield Stars Are Lost To Uncle Sam

Cleveland Rams face likely losses as Ollie Cordill Vic Spadaccini and Dante Magnani are entering Army service. President Bruch confirms three 1940 backfield stars appear set to miss 1941 games, with the broader impact felt across clubs as service calls pull players away.

Ram Uncle Sam Cleveland Sam Cleveland Rams Ollie Cordill Dutch Clark Army Air Corps Vic Spadaccini Dante Magnani Cordill E. P. Bruch Bruch Clark

One in Seven A Speaker With White House Dreams

A fragment notes that among seven speakers of the U S House only one had a residency in the office aspiration. It names James Pome as the example.

United States House of Representatives White House James Pome

Vinton County Cage Quints Open Tourney Preview

The Vinton County basketball tournament runs Feb 27 28 and March 1 at Allensville Gym. McArthur Zaleski and Allensville lead the varsity upper bracket with a first round bye for McArthur. Wilkesville Hamden Vinton Rural compete in the lower bracket with Wilkesville favored to emerge. Reserve bracket features Wilkesville Allensville and Hamden McArthur in early games.

Vinton Vinton Two Hamden McArthur Zaleski Wilkesville Richland Vinton County Allensville Gymnasium Allensville Winton Rural Ham Den Vinton Rural

Nelsonville Choir To Assist at Dover Meeting

Large audience heard Reverend C. L. Johnson speak on Saved What Do You Mean Rev J J Cahill of Athens and Rev O W Williams McArthur attended with a Nelsonville delegation Nelsonville church members will provide special music for the services tonight and Thursday at 7 30 PM the Nursery of the Soul is the topic for tonight's session

Chauncey C. L. Johnson J. J. Cahill Athens O. W. Williamf McArthur Nelsonville Cahill O. W. Williams

Denver Lee Cline Birthday Party

Chauncey hosts a party for Denver Lee Cline on his fourteenth birthday with gifts, games, songs, and a pink green white cake with 14 candles. Refreshments served to family friends including John and Dorothy Cline and the guest of honor Jack Cline. several guests invited but unable to attend.

Chauncey John Cline Denver Lee Jack) Cline Dorothy Goodson Thomas Dickerson Ralph Crabtree Raymond Crabtree Jean Cline

Barn Fire Recalled On 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago on February 26 1921 a large barn at Chauncey Mine No 25 burned down and 22 horses perished. Only one horse survived as Milo C Stalder stable boss Thomas Fennell mine boss and Frank Millington mine superintendent were named in the account. Stalder and Fennell still live in Chauncey while Millington resides at Shadyside Ohio.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No. 25 Milo C. Stalder Thomas Fennell Frank Millington Stalder Fennell Millington Shadyside

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Miss Gloria Hintz of Sugar Grove spent the week end here with her mother Lettie Hintz. Harry McMahen Chauncey Dover schools instructor left for Piqua to stay at least a week due to mumps. Denver Bricker and daughter Mary Carolyn visited Fort Thomas Kentucky over the last weekend. Hollis Stalder visited her parents Grant and Mrs Russell near Coolville over Sunday. Leatha Thomas and Donald Chalfant of Akron announce birth of daughter Suzanne January 26 weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces. Jerry Blackford is ill with mumps.

Chauncey Gloria Hintz Sugar Grove Lettie Hintz Harry McMahen Chauncey-Dover Piqua Denver Bricker Mary Carolyn Fort Thomas Hollis Stalder Grant Russell Coolville Donald Chalfant Leatha Thomas Akron Suzanne Jerry Blackford Gerald Blackford

Chauncey A Euchre Party At Millfield Hall

Chauncey A euchre party will be held Wednesday night in the Millfield D of P Hall at 8 o clock.

Chauncey Millfield P, Hall

Ohio U and others scorecard reading across multiple games

Scores from numerous college basketball games show Ohio University 72 over Dayton 47 while Xavier loses to Western Michigan 50 45. Other results include Thiel 58 over Youngstown 74 and Ashland 47 over Heidelberg 30 with several small colleges noted.

Ohio U Dayton Wittenberg Findlay Muskingum Marietta Ashland Kent State Bowling Green Heidelberg Xavier Western Mich State Tri-State Ind Bluffton Youngstown Thiel Assumption de Sales

Logan Chieftains Top Lancaster St. Marys 44 to 30 in Rough Victory

Cecil Scott sparked the Logan Chieftains as they defeated Lancaster St. Marys 44 to 30. Scott scored 17 points while reserves won 21 to 18. St. Marys led briefly in the third quarter but Logan rallied, Daum starred for St. Marys, and many fouls hampered the visitors.

LOGAN Cecil Scott Logan Chieftains Lancaster St. Marys Scott St. Marys Daum

Pairings announced for Southeastern District Cage Tournament

The five day event begins March 6 at Hotel Berry with 19 teams, new entries Wheelersburg and Washington Two, and Wellston returning. First round March 6 reduces to 16, with semis March 15 and the final that night. Harold E Wise assists, with Harley Pearce and Ivan Davis officiating.

Hotel Berry Ohio University Wheelersburg Washington Wellston Ironton Hillsboro Athens Lancaster Portsmouth Marietta New Boston Chillicothe Jackson Gallipolis Nelsonville Greenfield Logan Pomeroy New Lexington Harley Pearce Ivan Davis Ohio-Dayton

Bulldogs End Season With Logan Friday

Athens Bulldogs prepare for a crucial Friday home game against Logan Chieftains as coach Harry Lackey aims to cap a 13-2 season, regain second in the S E C League, and avenge a 35 31 loss earlier in the campaign. Tom Williams returns to practice after last week’s incident.

George Geyer Athens Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Athens Harry Lackey S.E.C Logan Pomeroy Bulldogs Red Tom Williams

Finnigan and Eisele Named on Western Reserve Reserve List

Western Reserve's athletic board reviewed over 100 applicants for the football director post after Bill Edwards resigned to lead the Detroit Lions. Eddie Finnigan, Baldwin Wallace assistant coach, and Herb Eisele, Cathedral Latin mentor, were prominently noted on the list. Eisele’s teams have lost only four games in five years, two to Washington High School.

Cleveland Eddie Finnigan Baldwin- Wallace Herb Eisele Cathedral Western Reserve Bill Edwards Detroit Lions Karl Davis Finnigan Eisele Washington High School

Boxing Results From Three Cities

In Kaukauna Phil Zwick 131 of Kaukauna knocked out Ey Eulien 137 of Tahiti in the eighth. In Savannah Freddie Pope 116 of Columbus outpointed Eee Kiene 116 of Savannah over ten rounds. In Indianapolis Floyd Howard dayton stopped Gib Jones Charleston W V in five.

Kaukauna Wis Phil Zwick Ey Eulien Tahiti Savannah Freddie Pope Columbus Eee Kiene Indianapolis Floyd Howard Dayton Gib Jones Charleston W. Va

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