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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1947

Page

9

Schoolboy cagers open tourney play Thursday

Ohio sports note highlights youth basketball openers and notable figures. Cavanaugh, an OU freshman and former Quantico Marine, reached AAU Golden Gloves finals in Columbus and awaits eastern versus New York matchups. Johnny Hogan retires after 22 years coaching, while Frank Baumholtz of Cincinnati eyes pro baseball or basketball as his next move.

Jerry Cavanaugh Athens Columbus Cavanaugh Jess Chicago New York Quantico Marine Base Washington, D. C Jerry Betty Cavanaugh Messenger Classified Department Johnny Hogan Ohio Dayton Frank Baumholtz Ohio U Frankie Cincinnati Sporting News

Class A Tilts Carded For OU Gym Logan Scene

Southeastern Ohio Class A tilts open at 7 p.m. with Greenfield and Lancaster in the lower bracket while Ironton Gallipolis and Wellston Chillicothe follow. Ticket booths open at 6 p.m. with no reserved seats. First round action features Portsmouth Logan Marietta New Lexington Jackson Athens, then Hillsboro Washington Portsmouth East Pomeroy Saturday.

Orwnicn Diz Greenfield Lancaster Ironton Gallipolis Wellston Chillicothe Hillsboro Portsmouth East Pomeroy SEC Athens Marietta Quint Portsmouth Logan Marietta New Lexington Jackson Washington Scioto County Nelsonville

Openers feature diverse team rosters across several towns

Lancaster, Greenfield, Ironton, Gallipolis, Wellston, and Chillicothe openers list players such as Kenny Barnes, Bruce Boyer, John Boden, Carl White, Forrest Borden, Bill Coyle, Jack Meeker and many others. Midweek schedule outlines SEC matchups with Middlport, Rockbridge, and Union Furnace as hosts. three games Friday night and two Saturday night.

James Corn Ronald Felty Don Lewis Don Malone Robert Miller Frank Murnahan James Murphy Robert Richards Wayne Roach William Schuyler John Thomas Carl White Gallipolis Forrest Borden Jack Canaday Miles Epling John Epple Wayne Folden Robert Frazier Don Henshaw Jim Jarvis Bill Johnson Garland Plymare Bob Wesner Bill Welker Gene Wetherholt Russell Wood Wellston Bill Coyle Jack Eanes C. K. Davis Charles Hamilton Darrell Hill Vaughan Huffman Ralph Hutchison Don McDaniels Bill Sprinkles Homer Thompson Chillicothe Jack Meeker Claude Taylor Roy Taylor John Shearrow Dick Arledge Ned McCarty David King Bob Worf Don Bennett Lowell Filsinger Ed Wagner John Overman Middleport SEC McArthur Vinton County Rockbridge Union Furnace Hocking County Rio Grande Glouster Corning Bloomingsburg Chauncey

Cribbers Rally Past Marietta Five In Athens Showdown

Athens Corn Cribbers dominate Marietta Pros 72 to 50 as every player scores. Tom O’Brien leads Marietta with 25 points while Dietrich tops Cribbers with 12. Gallia County tourney notes and All-County selections listed after game recap.

Athens Corn Cribbers Marietta Pros Athens High Gym Cribbers Bill Dietrich Dietrich Stefan Gallipolis Marshall Boggs ARLOE Sig Arc Ic Ta Stenmtonint Gallia Bas- Reinhardt Sat Hartman Cadmus An- Baur Boibiasio Mirg WUD Nacadacun Jim Karr Rio Aere Grande Emmett Carter Cad- Marietta Mus Bob Queen Bidwell Cardile Joe Wiseman I Aere Joe Blazer Rio Grande O’brien Eddie Cooper Betty Seesumesee Centerville Henry Jenkins Jim Trainer Storms Gene Jones Sherman Griffith Dale Lewis Mercerville

Moose Swamp All Stars Dominate Meigs All-Stars 69 to 29

Moose Swamp All Stars defeated the Meigs All-Stars 69 to 29 in Pomeroy. Gibbs of Point Pleasant scored 23 points, while McKenzie led Meigs with seven. The Columbus 740 A. C. Collegians failed to appear for the feature game, delaying crowds and prompting rain checks.

Pomeroy Point Pleasant Moose Meigs Pomeroy High Columbus A. C. Collegians Paul Clifford Collegian Gibbs Point Pleasant McKenzie Moose Pleasant Gem Cannedean Kessell Incamnese Walters Bor Vwonneeas AGI Wwesenwe Cquahwoes Cocciff Acuaousne G. F Bodo Ei Saporriin Spencer Stivope Cnecenaes R. Hysell H. Hysell Mavety Scice Ecu Nvacmnanc

Suchet Illinois Scores Quickly On Outside Block Play

Illinois coach explains an out-of-bounds sequence designed to free the thrower for an easy shot. The play involves misdirection with positions (1) through (5) setting screens and cutting to the basket, plus a variation where (1) follows his pass to receive and relay to (5) for a lay-up.

Illinois Rutgers

Redskins Drop Two Close Tilts

Point Pleasant's Junior High team lost two one point road games in Kentucky. Russell Juniors won 63 to 62 as Reece Knott led with 29 points for Point Pleasant and Eddie Shore scored 22 for Russell. Advance edged Point Pleasant 22 to 21 with a late free throw.

Point Pleasant Kentucky Russells Redskins Reece Knott Eddie Shore Russell Billy Bardin Jack Short

Fox Hunters Meet Opens with Ten Hounds Recorded

In Gallipolis Raccoon Township the Fox Hunters Association meet lists the opening ten hounds Faith owned by Gomer Richards Rio Grande Brinzy Dr Brinton Allison Sall John Morgan Burk Red Cofer Polly John Morgan Jim J H Taylor Silver Red Cofer Fleet Les Thompson Fannie John Morgan and Goldie Dr Allison.

Gallipolis Fox Hunters Association Raccoon Township Faith Gomer Richards Rio Grande Brinzy Brinton Allison Sall John Morgan Burk Red Cofer Polly Jim J. H. Taylor Silver Fleet Les Thompson Fannie Goldie Allison

College Basketball Scores From Across The Region

A roundup of results includes Findlay 71 over Defiance 52 and Muskingum 63 over Wooster 62. Capital 59 over Heidelberg 44 while Ashland 62 edged Kent State 61. Wittenberg 68 beat Marietta 67 in overtime and Youngstown 71 defeated St Vincent 46. Other results include Geneva 70 over Akron 68 and No further details on Holy Cross Boston College Connecticut New Hampshire LaSalle Seton Hall Hamilton Hobart Rochester Allegheny scores.

Findlay Defiance Muskingum Wooster Mt. Union Hiram Capital Heidelberg Ashland Kent State Wittenberg Marietta Youngstown St. Vincent Geneva Akron Bald Wal John Carroll Holy Cross Boston College Connecticut New Hampshire LaSalle Seton Hall Hamilton Hobart Rochester Allegheny Broaddus West Va. Wes Concord West Va. Tech West Liberty Rio Grande W. Michigan Valparaiso Cornell Grinnell Clemson Erskine Duke Wake Forest S. Carolina St Morehouse

Boxing Results From Ocean Park and Boston Matches

Associated Press report notes Berry Wright winning a 10 round decision over Don Lee in Ocean Park California. Patsy Brandino defeats Pat Demers in Boston while Joe Monteiro bests Tommy Wells in a 10 round match.

Associated Press Ocean Park Calif Berry Wright Cleveland Don Lee Los Angeles Boston Patsy Brandino Hamilton Ont Pat Demers Brockton Mass Joe Monteiro Akron Tommy Wells Manchester N.H

McBroom Edges Surface For SEC Scoring Honors

Harry Surface of Middleport Yellow Jackets led the season in scoring in the Southeastern Ohio Conference but was edged by Logan's John McBroom by one point. The final tallies show Bill Lehew and Charley Slack high for Pomeroy, while Ralph Hutchison surged to third for Wellston. Other movers include Don Ferguson of Athens and Miles Epling of Gallipolis.

Harry Surface Middleport Yellow Jackets Logan John McBroom Chiefs Athens Pomeroy Purple Panthers Bill Lehew Charley Slack Panthers Lehew Wellston Ralph Hutchison Rockets Middleport Hutchison Joe Bailey Paul Fick Nelsonville Bruce Bingham Fick Don Ferguson Bill Woody Bill Johnson Gallipolis Dave “Red” Evans Johnny Fultz Woody Jackson Sports Desk

Tipton Moves to Minor Leagues for Higher Pay

Williamsbug Va Eric Tipton former Cincinnati Reds outfielder signs with St. Paul of the American Association. He says minor league contract pays more than his three years in the majors. He declined to reveal the exact amount.

Columbus Bernard Barney) Olsen Columbus Red Birds American Association Los Angeles Eddie Malone Williamsburg Eric Tipton Cincinnati Reds Tipton St. Paul Cincinnati

Luggage Gift Highlights Rebel Star Baumholtz Career Dilemma

Frankie Baumholtz of the Cleveland Rebels will try for a center field job with the Cincinnati Reds during spring training in Tampa. He scored 15 in a 96 to 76 loss to the St Louis Bombers and received a luggage set from teammates. He plans to choose between baseball and basketball this year, ready to accept a minor league role only if not chosen for the majors.

Bobcat Frankie Basketball Association of America Reds Cleveland Frankie Baumholtz Cleveland Rebels Cincinnati Reds Tampa Fla Rebels St. Louis Bombers Roy Clifford Ohio University

Pomeroy Juniors Wrap Up Busy Basketball Campaign

Pomeroy Junior High under coach Howard Knight finished a strong season with a 22 to 5 win over Gallipolis on their home court, topping 14 games with 10 wins. The team totaled 353 points, averaging 25.2 per game while allowing 17.7. In Jackson tourney play they beat Wellston 28 to 11 and Logan 20 to 17 before falling to Athens 21 to 15.

Pomeroy Howard Knight Gallipolis Junior High Panthers Knightmen Jackson Wellston Logan Athens PHL Newport Ohio Letart Point Pleasant Wahama Richard Russell Buck Grindley George Neeselroads Bobby Barnitz Paul Werry John Robinson

Muskingum Mermen Host Ohio Rivals After Narrow Loss

Muskingum's swimming team, 3-3 on the season, returns home at 3 30 p m to face Western Reserve’s mermen after a final event setback. Coach Szalay's Bobcats trailed until the 400 yard freestyle, then lost to Reserve, with Jerry Smith adding a win in the 140 yard backstroke and a second in the 220 yard freestyle.

Western Reserve Ohio Muskingum Bobcats Frank Szalay Redcats Wittenberg Kent State Bowling Green Cincinnati Jerry Smith

Bowling Ladies City Team Scores and Standouts

The meet reports Team 1 seswacken at 41 19 for a .683 pace and Team 38 a sneses 33 27 at .550. Bjornstad leads with an individual high of 473 across three games and 201 in a single game. Team 2 posts top single game 578 and top three-game total 1,657.

Seswacken Aasneses Bjornstad McBee Auto Keysort Anew Scriven Eexcutive

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