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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

9

Ames Bern and Hollister Reach Semi Final Clashes

Ames-Bern High School and Hollister survive tense semi finals to set a championship duel while Rome and The Plains face off for third entrant. Hollister overturns The Plains 38 20 after trailing at halftime.

Ames-Bern Hollister Big Orange Ames-Bern Quint Rome the Plains The Plains Logan Andy Hardy Chuck Champlain Jack Rothery Hardy Champlain Rothery Champs Frisby Aldridge Darnell Fuller Chapman Ewe McCune Fanesee Eos Rose Fouis

Bimelech Favored In Widener Cup Showdown

Miami track fans expect Bimelech to be clear favorite for the $50,000 Widener Cup mile and a quarter race despite potential mud. Trainers note the Bradley star workouts in rough going, while Shot Put, last year’s distance champ, could gain if conditions worsen.

Miami Fia Bimelech Bradley Beauty Big Boss Marie Evan

Pick Demaret At St. Pete

The St Petersburg Open golf event drew bets on Jim Demaret to win 5000 in gusty winds. Demaret trailed leaders Ben Hogan Herman Barron and Felix Serafin after 36 holes, while Barron praised Demaret as the best heavy weather player. Byron Nelson played in the qualifiers with a 144.

ST. Petersburg Fila Jimmy Demaret Texan Ben Hogan Hershey Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Felix Serafin Scranton Barron Hogan Demaret Chick Harbert Battle Creek Mich Herman Keiser Akron Keiser Byron Nelson

Briezing with Briez On Drafts And Pro Baseball Pacts

Florida and Michigan State coaches fear losing five players to the draft as Eddie Briez notes the strain on teams. Lou Novikoff faces a $4000 offer against a $150000 tag while Bill Lee faces wage cuts if he misses camp. Dorothy Round Little contemplates turning pro amid postwar eligibility questions. Lou Smith jokes about Reds training fields and Landis potential free agency. Professor Wolff offers draft army salary math and keeping players in sport. Willie Hoppe shifts name to Bill and Dodgers scout Ted MGrews sells Sarasota spaghetti venture.

Eddie Brietz New York Tom Lieb Charlie Bachman Florida Michigan State Gainesville Lou Novikoff Bill Lee Cubs Dorothy Round Little Lou Smith Cincinnati Enquirer Reds Claude Wolff Wolff

Athens Quintet Closes Season Tonight

Basketball results list multiple games from colleges and high schools including Miami 41 Cincinnati 35, Ohio Wesleyan 55 DeSales 37, Denison 47 Capital 39, Muskingum 45 Otterbein 42, Heidelberg 30, Rio Grande 39 Tiffin 29 and high school matchups Cambridge St Benedict 46 Zanesville St Thomas 44 in overtime Beesville 63 Newcomerstown 45 Springfield Catholic Central 38 Lima St John 35 plus national league scores Detroit 50 Akron Goodyears 48 Oshkosh 32 Sheboygan 27.

Miami Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan de Sales Denison Capital Muskingum Otterbein Findlay Heidelberg Rio Grande Tiffin High School Beesville Newcomerstown Springfield Catholic Central Lima St. John Detroit Akron Goodyears Oshkosh Sheboygan

Jenkins Aims to KO Ambers Again at Madison Square Garden

Dr Lew Jenkins prepares to challenge Lou Ambers in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Jenkins seeks a second knockout after last May's three round win. Ambers tries to reverse that verdict or risk another defeat that could end his career.

New York Lew Jenkins Lou Ambers Madison Square Garden Texas Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Jenkins Herkimer Hurricane Tony Canzoneri Sweetwater Swatter Garden al Weill Henry Armstrong

Bobcat Swimmers Close Season With Akron and Washington and Jefferson

Ohio Universitys swimming team wraps up its season with two home meets in the Ohio pool. Tonight at 7 30 the Bobcats face Akron and Saturday at 4pm they host Washington and Jefferson.

Ohio University Ohio Akron Washington and Jefferson

Ohio University grapplers settle for 16 16 draw at Findlay

Thor Olson's Bobcats finished their season with a 16-16 tie at Findlay. Paul Kalivoda, in only his second match, pinned Findlay's heavyweight for a five point swing to secure the late draw.

Thor Olson Ohio University Findlay Bobcats Paul Kalivoda Rector

Conn, Evans, Cochrane win in boxing card notes

In Clarksburg Billy Conn stopped Ira Hughes in four. In Philadelphia Mike Evans out pointed Buck Streator over eight. Atlantic City Freddie Reds Cochrane stopped Roy Powell in two.

Clarksburg W. Va Billy Conn Pittsburgh Ira Hughes Philadelphia Mike Evans Buck Streator Collingswood Atlantic City Freddie Cochrane Elizabeth N. J Roy Powell Newark

Training Camp Gossip From Florida And California

Sox holdout Ted Williams expected to report to second squad today in Sarasota after a long silence following a contract offer. In Anaheim Connie Mack picks Dean Harris and Jer Vaughn to handle first exhibition duties for Philadelphia against Seattle. Fort Myers reports Cleveland Indians arms sore with Ken Jungels and Vern Kohler joining drills. In Tampa Cincinnati Red pitching staff reshaped by Jewel Ens with Johnny Hutchings slated to shed 25 pounds.

Sarasota Fra Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Minn Cronin Per Anaheim Calif Oh Dean Chalmer Harris Jer Vaughn Connie Mack Philadelphia Seattle Bob Johnson Dick Siebert Tampa Fla Jewel Ens Ens Johnny Hutchings

Hamden Social And Personal Highlights At District Eastern Star Meet

Mrs Naomi Cox and others attended a district Eastern Star convention in Wellston last Saturday. Word also notes visits and weekends with relatives across Hamden including Ruth Spencer from New York City visiting Arch Brown and Jean Spencer, plus multiple trips to Portsmouth Zaleski Pomeroy Ashland and Allensville.

Frank Leach Kenneth Leach Zaleski Lorene Murdock Portsmouth Roy Murdock George Regan Point Rock Elijah, Burns Leverett Murdock L. W. Dixon Alice Beckley Grace Burns Pomeroy Johnny West Myrtle Brine Charles Rice Inlaw Kermit Rice James Trimble Jimmy Ashland S. A. Dixon Hattie Sowers Bertha Robert Ramsey Sow

Racine Edges Chester 19-18 in Meigs Co Tournament Opener

Racine beat Chester 19 to 18 in the opening Meigs County tournament game at Pomeroy Junior High. Wolfe led Chester with five baskets while Beegle and Racine benefited from four successful free throws in a tense fourth period. The win sent Racine into tonight’s schedule against Harrisonville with Rutland and Chester Reserves, and Olive Orange in later games.

Racine Chester Meigs Co Pomeroy Olive Orange Wolfe Beegle River Hold Ing Racine The Plains Snook Springer Rhodes Rutland Harrisonville Charlies Ogg Paul Dean Stewart Netter Sencoanens iCegatt Moetia Tetele C.cssstseane Chester Sa Bi Wee Bas Pat Ncaa Homer Parker Eiselstein Howard Parker Wwidachosan Humphrey Catecadencsan GFT Beedle Mallory Eshedaaduny Paninabacamke Myers

Local Guests and Church Social Planned This Week

The column lists weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Scott of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Richards of Columbus. Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Tedrow host relatives, and F W Beckley receives guests. The Methodist Woman’s Society hosts a 6 pm covered dish supper with a program to follow. Mrs. Lewis visits her son and daughter in law in McArthur.

Ers Lindsey Scott Logan Everett Richards Columbus A. R. Tedrow Pomeroy Richards Tedrow W. O. Tripp Dana Maiduite Carpenter F. W. Beckley Woman's Society of Christian Service Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church T. C. Lewiss Mathews Lewis, McArthur

Bulldogs Face Logan in Crucial Second-Place Showdown

Logan Chieftains, eight straight league wins and no defeats, visit Athens to challenge the Bulldogs who sit 12-2 in 14 starts. Five Athens seniors bid farewell as the Red and Black seek revenge for an earlier 35-31 defeat, protect home record, and cement second place in the league.

Logan Chieftains Athens Bulldogs Logan Bill Poling Tom Williams Jack Enghe Buddy Connett Orland McPherson Chieftains New Boston Mount Vernon Lancaster St. Marys Lancaster Cecil Scott Nelsonville Mark Lohr Tom Brehm Harry Lackey John Finsterwald Jack Engh

Bag limits for anglers reduced in Ohio

Ohio fishermen can keep smaller creels this year with a 37 percent cut in daily bag limits to 25 fish per species from 40 last year. The two day possession limit drops from 80 to 50 fish, while species numbers and length limits stay as in 1940.

Columbus Ohio State Conservation and Natural Resources Division

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