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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
9
Ohio University Bobcats used the full squad to defeat Marietta 60 34 at home. Frankie Baumholtz scored 18 points as reserves played a third of the time and Ohio snapped two losses. Marietta struggled from start to finish and never challenged the outcome.
Ted Roan led Marietta with precise shooting while Ohio’s Frankie Baumholtz matched eight field goals in a close contest. The Bobcats pulled away after a slow start, with Trautwein using reserves and the crowd watching a uneven display, as Bailey’s team tried to gain ground.
Ohio U beats Marietta 60 to 34 while Akron 28 defeats Cincinnati 25 Ashland Ky 54 topples Alfred Holbrook 35 Texas 46 loses to Rice 37 Nebraska 33 defeats Kansas State 23 Westminster 41 beats Pittsburgh 36 Portsmouth 41 over Chillicothe 12 Middletown Trinity 37 prevails over Hamilton Catholic 28 Wilmington 35 over Circleville 28 Ironton 29 over Gallipolis 23 Columbus Aquinas 33 defeats Corning 25
Vinton County cage teams resume action with several squads playing twice this week. Zaleski faces illness setbacks and a postponed Coalton game, while McArthur leads the league as favorites. Richlanders and Wilkesville postreserves results noted as winter league play continues.
Scipio varsity and reserves defeated Rutland in Harrisonville Friday night in two close games. Beal led Harrisonville with 8 points, while Giles and Douglas added 5 each. J. C. Wyatt topped scoring with 17 points for Scipio, including 8 field goals. Jr. Wyatt added 10 points in the second half as Scipio built and held the lead.
The Chicago Baseball Writers Association honored 23 year old Cleveland shortstop Lou Boudreau with the J. Louis Comiskey memorial plaque for the outstanding rookie in 1940. He gave a brief gracious thank you and avoided a speech while colleagues teased Cubs and White Sox dignitaries during the annual dinner. Notables present included Ford Frick, William Harridge, Warren Giles, and George Trautman.
Wild Bill Mc Dowell of Dallas and Joey Spangler of Richmond fought to a draw in Washington. Steve Belloise of New York stopped Irwin Kaplan of Los Angeles in New York. Frankie Velez of Puerto Rico stopped Billy Beauhard of Jersey City in Jersey City.
The piece notes Johnny Bulla earning 3500 at the Los Angeles Open, more than his prior year's earnings, while Mrs. Bulla awaits a birth in Greensboro. It mentions sports gossip and remarks from figures like Casey Stengel, Branch Rickey Jr., Larry MacPhail Jr., and Eddy Gilmore, plus several quips about umpires and pro football.
Chauncey appoints a public affairs board to oversee the water works and sewage system project. Mayor W D Hines announced Max Wilson Edward Jones and Roy Pendergrass as members, confirmed by the council at the Monday meeting. The board will elect a chairman and clerk at a future session.
Chauncey residents may receive federal relief food Saturday January 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Robinson building Converse Street. Clients should bring containers and arrive promptly to collect supplies.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building. The event includes installation of officers with Mrs Grace Stalder serving as installing officer.
Relatives and friends from Chauncey attended the funeral of Elizabeth Collins age 65 who lived in Athens after moving from Chauncey. Services were at Central Avenue M E Church with Rev. Stanley Jeffery and Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. She was survived by her husband and seven children.
Chauncey willing workers class of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Thursday night in the home of Jack Border as announced by class president Miss Amy Jo Sanders.
A noted fact notes that the human eye struggles to spot tiny insects within a yard while some birds detect them from up to a hundred yards. It also states the Dead Sea lies about 1 290 feet below sea level.
Athens Bulldogs under Coach Harry Lackey push a faster offensive tempo aiming for a fourth straight win in their first 1950s home game against Jackson. The team combines quicker breaks with solid defense and welcomes forward Orland McPherson back after mumps.
A Tuesday night work report shows eleven mines active Wednesday in the Chauncey district. Mines listed include No 9 No 10X No 255 No 219 No 107 No 90 Poston No 6 Chauncey N Y 25 Carbondale Coonville and Kimberly.
Duke quarterback Wes McAfee who threw 78 passes and completed 39 over three seasons saw his streak of no interceptions end when Georgia Tech intercepted a pass.
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