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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1949

Page

9

Western Kentucky Sparks Down CCNY At Garden Show

In New York at Madison Square Garden Western Kentucky overwhelmed CCNY 83 to 58 as the Hilltoppers, led by a lineup with six-footers across the front, ran away in the final 10 minutes before about 17,000 fans. The victory capped a week of college action with four twinbills and two pro games.

Pittsburgh Gardens New York Madison Square Garden Miami Redskins Western Kentucky Clair Bee Long Island Blackbirds Kentuckians Western San Francisco CCNY the Garden Frisco North Carolina State Quint Joe McNamee Dons

Ohio high school and college basketball schedule weekly rundown

This week lists high school games across Ohio with matches like Onton at Pomeroy and Nelsonville at Glouster, plus college action featuring Ohio University, Notre Dame at St Marys, and Western Reserve at Iowa. Multiple venues include Akron, Athens, Columbus, and Cincinnati. key matchups anchor Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday events.

Pomeroy Emen Loan Hens Elsonvile Glouster Ockport Chauncey Imble Plain Froy Racine Gan Remen Amanda Cine Wahamarbon Hill Union Furnace Oekbridge Laurelville Bloomingville Murray City cArthur Jaterloo Albany Ade Buchtelroy Trimble Ollister the Plains Mes Bern Rome Buster McConnelsville Allipolis Athens Iddleport Jackson Lizabeth Ravenswood Wilkesville Allensville Elsonville Welston Ohio Jooster Akron Goodyear Albion Ashland Notre Dame St. Mary's Wisconsin Miinois Marquette Indiana Northwestern Missouri Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum Defiance Otterbein Akron John Carroll Ohio Northern Heidelberg Youngstown Gannon Wilmington Bowling Green Bald Wallace

Northwestern Rose Bowl TD ruling sparks debate

In Pasadena the Northwestern touchdown by Art Murakowski amid a fumble is debated as officials and coaches weigh whether the ball crossed the goal line before the fumble. Field judge Jay Berwanger upheld the TD to make Northwestern lead 20 14 amid camera angle controversy.

Pasadena Calif Art Markkowski Northwestern California Murakowski Cal Will Lotter Bears Jimmy Cain Jay Berwanger Oekowski Berwanger University of Chicago Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Big Nine Lynn Waldorf Bob Voights Art

Weekend Basketball Results From Various Colleges and Pro Teams

Weekend results show Wooster over Albion 57 43 and Michigan over Toledo 46 45. Akron defeats Texas A and M 75 67 while Bowling Green beats Xavier 65 53. Cincinnati outplays West Virginia 72 62. Nonconference results include Newport Catholic 29 27 over Cinn Xavier, Ashland 48 42 over Norwalk, Bellevue 39 38 over Fremont Ross, New Knoxville 52 8 Dayton Dunbar, and Delphos St John 62 over Dayton 39. Pro notes list Boston over Fort Wayne 90 69 and Rochester 39 over St Louis 64. Chicago 81 beat New York 79. National League has Moline 68 over Sheboygan 54 and Hammond 170 to Syracuse 59. American League sees Scranton 93 over Paterson Trenton 91 and Hartford 7 Bridgeport 85 over Atlantic City 67.

Wooster Albion Michigan Toledo Akron Texas Aggies Bowling Green Xavier Cincinnati West Virginia High School Cinn Newport Cath Ashland Norwalk Bellevue Fremont Ross New Knoxville Dayton Dunbar Delphos St. John Dayton Professional Association OF America Boston Fort Wayne Rochester St. Louis Chicago New York National League Moline Sheboygan Hammond Syracuse American League Scranton Paterson Trenton Hartford Bridgeport Atlantic City

Barons Lose Williams for a Month with Broken Thumb

Cleveland says defenseman Tommy "Red" Williams, recently acquired from the Minneapolis Millers, will miss about a month after breaking a thumb in a Hershey game. The injury adds to an 8 3 2 record struggles as five Barons are sidelined in the American Hockey League Western Division.

Cleveland Tommy Red” Williams Cleveland Barons Minneapolis Millers Wedneser Hershey Barons

Set Shots and Lay-ups OY of Ae

Long Island University coach describes a two post offense with Sherman White and Jack French. The tactic uses screens and multiple quick passes to create layups and hook shots while keeping defenders off balance.

NEA Clair Bee Long Island University NEW York Sherman White Jack French Gian Bee

Local boys hoop slate heats up after vacation

A light six game card opens Tuesday night as district teams return from two weeks off. Friday brings a full SEC schedule with Pomeroy Logan Athens Nelsonville at Glouster and McArthur hosting Athens as title races resume.

Pamerov Logan Athena Ace Nelsonville SEC Panthers Ironton High Tigers Downstate Pomeroy Logan Wellston Bremen Oilers Nelsonville Glouster Roseville Athens Gallipolis McArthur Generals

Walters to stay a nice guy Reds manager in 1949

Philadelphia report says Bucky Walters plans to remain a nice guy in the Cincinnati Reds’ dugout in 1949 while enforcing quiet discipline. He supports modest curfews, private admonishments, and treat players fairly, with punishment only for repeated rule violations.

Bucky Walters Reds Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Walters Bucky Cincinnati Pilot Carolyn Germantown

Templeton signs with Cleveland Browns after OSU fame

Dave Templeton, captain of Ohio State University’s 1948 football squad, signs to play in the All-America Conference for the Cleveland Browns. The 27 year old guard helped East defeat West 14-12 in a New Year’s Day Shrink game in San Francisco and had previously declined a Browns offer to finish his college eligibility.

Land Dave Templeton Ohio State University Cleveland Browns Browns Bill Pleton San Francisco OSU Templeton Bred Bucks

Ex Red Birds AA Managers Lead 1949 American Association Clubs

Five former Red Birds will manage American Association teams in the 1949 pennant race. Hal Anderson leads the Minneapolis Millers with Tommy Heath. Nick Cullop, Walter Alston, Nemo Seibold take over Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Saints and Toledo Mud Hens. Eddie Dyer Burt Shotton Billy Southworth head National League clubs. Johnny Keane moves to Rochester, Del Wilber to Texas League. Numerous former Flock managers and associates take roles across leagues.

Columbus Red Birds American Association Hal Anderson Nick Cullop Milwaukee Brewers Walter Alston St. Paul Saints Nemo Seibold Toledo Mud Hens Tommy Heath Minneapolis Millers Flock Reneue Eddie Dyer Cardinals Burt Shotton Dodgers Billy Southworth Braves Johnny Keane Red Bird Rochester Houston del Wilber Texas League Cardinal Columbus Red Birds Charlie Root Billings Mike Ryba Scranton Dib Williams Lancaster George Myatt Chattanooga Cyril Pfeifer Rockford Jack Rothrock Tallahassee Frank Martin Ozark Eddie Morgan Martins Mickey Katkavek Waycross Earle Browne Hartford Jack Farmer Butler Harry Davis Marshall Buddy Hassett Binghampton Gene Hasson Pittsfield Paul Chervinko Danville Gordon Hinkle Grand Forks Charlie Baron Anniston Tony Rensa Union City Gene Desautels Williamsport Arthur Nelson Pine Bluff George Stumpf New Iberia Bill Burich Nazareth Tom Carey Wellsville Sam Warren Smithfield Selma The Ray Blades George Selkirk Ollie Vanek Lew Krause John Newman Benny Borgmann Jack McLain Tommy West Paul Dean Nate Andrews Herman Franks Buck Jones Pat Ankenman Bill Eeney

New Gallia Courthouse Officers Begin Duties After Election

Five new officials take office at the Gallia Courthouse in Gallipolis following November elections. George Ehman is sheriff, Harry M. Wilcox county commissioner, T. G. Dillon recorder, F. A. Haskins county engineer, and Dr. D. R. Warehime coroner. John E. Halliday remains prosecuting attorney and Robert M. Betz serves as Common Pleas Judge. Salary increases for several offices are approved, with dates staggered through 1951.

Gallipolis George Ehman Harry M. Wilcox T. G. Dillon F. A. Haskins D. R. Warehime Mr. Haskins B. N. Leonard Warehime Common Pleas Robert M. Betz John E. Halliday Haskins Dillon Mary B

Grant Johnson Dies Sunday at 72 in Eureka

Grant Johnson 72 retired school teacher died at his Eureka home after a 36 term teaching career in the county. Born Nov 11 1876 in Bladen he was a Providence Baptist Church member. Services set Wednesday 2 p.m. with Rev Charles Lusher. interment Providence Cemetery. Surviving widow Roma Gothard Johnson. children Mabel Niday Iva Saunders Huntington Poston H P Johnson. siblings E Johnson Halley Boater Wooten. 13 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren.

Gallipolis Grant Johnson Eureka Hilas Caroline Pritchard Johnson Bladen Roma Gothard L. L. Mabel Niday Iva Saunders Huntington and Poston H. P. Johnson E. Johnson F. R. Halley Sarah Boater Savannah Wooten Columbus Mr. Johnson Johnson Providence Baptist Church Charles Lusher Providence

What a Nice Time For Axle To Break

Gallipolis firefighters faced an axle failure on the way to a blaze at 22 Second Ave Sunday at 2 45 am. They retrieved a replacement unit and still extinguished a stove fire with only minor damage reported.

Gallipolis Second Ave

River Traffic Gallipolis Sees Ohio River Fall and Locks Activity

Ohio river levels decline from Thursday to 17.9 feet at the upper lock, 24.0 feet with 52 feet at the rollers. Several boats moved through local locks with times listed for Semet Talbot Jason Omar Lewis Arden and others on the Kanawha river including St. Paul Socony George III Marmet Marmet Winfield. Kanawha Falls reading was 7:17 falling.

Gallipolis Ohio Semet Talbot Jason Omar Lewis Arden Neville Bruce Martin U Kenna Brandt Pennsylvania Solvay

George Ehman Becomes Sheriff In Gallipolis Transfer

George Ehman succeeds Elmer Hatfield as sheriff in a cooperative midnight handover. Hatfield served 16 years and leaves with 331 votes to Ehman’s 9,339 cast in the election. Ehman arrives with his sons and new deputy Woodrow Saunders as Hatfield plans farming and business after retirement.

Gallipolis Elmer EB. Hatfield George Ehman Hatfield Expans Lawrence County Pearl Ecker Carl K Brownie” Hatfield California One Sheriff's Association Northup Jim Mills Mort Dickey Ehman James Albert Woodrow B. Saunders

Holzer Hospital Notes Gal lipolis Admits Births and Discharges

Hospital roundup lists admitted patients in Gallipolis including Mrs Raymond McManaway and Gertrude Pierson with several others from nearby towns. Birth notices announce six newborns from Enzo Barsotti, John Steinbeck, Leon Williams, Jackratt, Raymond Wititoe, and James Thom as. Discharges include multiple patients and their family members across Warren Darnell, Otis Riggs, and others.

Gallipolis Raymond McManaway Wellaton Gertrude Pierson Crown City Warren Darnell Cheshire Arthur Perry Hamden Robert Burt Jackson Clark Johnson Sterling William Wood Gallipolia Richard Peet Pt. Pleasant Enzo Barsotti Middleport John Steinbeck Leon Williams Jackratt Wellston Raymond Wititoe James B. Thomas Rutland Howard Roush William Claar John McKean William West James Carpenter Jane Church Gretchen Mullen Charles Dale Grace Knight William Hobstetter Charles Wherry Otis Riggs Roy Casto W. T. Urwin Henry Cragg Dingus Banks Ancil McKenny Will Daniels Famous Hart Ronnie Jenkins James Cooper Linda Neal Elina Frederict

Driver Clarence Williams Arrested for DWI in Gallipolis

Gallipolis city police say Clarence Williams Bra den was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was set to appear before Judge William H. Jones at 4 45 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Clarence Williams Braden William H. Jones

Grace Methodist Grace Guild to Host Dinner Meeting

Grace Methodist Grace Guild plans a dinner at Grace Church on Monday at 6 p.m. Mrs. Keith Sutter will lead the program.

Gallipolis Grace Guild of Grace Methodist Church Keith Sutter

Five Speeders Arrested in New Year Weekend Patrol

During New Year weekend in Gallipolis three county area five speeders were cited and two accidents investigated. Listed drivers include Charles McCloud James Dunn Clifford Manley Robert Pugh and Dayton Spencer with bonds posted. Leslie Hawley arrested for intoxication. One unsafe operation charge and a driving rights suspension followed. Two Sunday accidents caused property damage. one injuring Mrs Beatty.

Gallipolis Charles McCloud Pomeroy James 8. Dunn Chesapeake Clifford BE. Manley Middleport Robert H. Pugh Marietta Dayton Spencer Cheshire William H. Janes Maurice Grover Leslie Hawley Janes Robert Pickett Spencer Homer R John Dillard Arn Freon Saton Eber L. Armatrong Ira T. Beatty Cove Alice Beatty Jackson

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