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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1944

Page

11

Athens Edges Nelsonville 35 33 in Thrilling Thriller

Nelsonville challenged Athens in a tight 35 to 33 game as Hutchins led the Greyhounds with 16 points. The Bulldogs pulled starters in and out, then used late ball control to seal the victory on the final possession.

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Mudhens to Train with Browns at Cape Girardeau

The Toledo Mudhens will conduct spring training with the St. Louis Browns at Cape Girardeau Missouri. President G E Gilliland cited manpower needs and the desire for the Browns to be familiar with players on both squads come opening day. Players slated include Jimmy Bucher Hal Epps Myron Hayworth Bob Wren and others from Athens and Ohio University.

Athens Toledo G. E. Gilliland Madhens St. Louis Browns Cape Girardeau Gilliland Mudens Browns Luke Sewell Madden Uncle Sam Hens Browns Jimmy Bucher Hal Epps Myron Hayworth Bob Wren Ohio University Hens Ohio U

Shade defeats Hollister 42 to 26 in Friday basketball

Shade led 12 11 at half then exploded for 21 points in the third to beat Hollister 42 26. Kovach scored 16 for Hollister while Bobo topped Shade with 14 and Snow added 9. Meeks returned to spark shade reserves with 11 points and Love added 5 for Hollister.

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Jackson Topps Panthers 35-24 in Junior High Clash

Jackson Ironmen used rebounding and height to defeat the Pomeroy Purple Panthers 35-24 at the Junior High School gym. Lambert and Burke led Jackson in a late surge after a slow start as the Panthers, now coached by Howard Knight, prepare for a Jan. 11 game against the Gallipolis Blue Devils.

Pomeroy Jackson Ironmen Pomeroy Purple Panthers Ironmen Panthers Jackson Lambert Burke Jacksonians Purple Panthers Forrest Bachtel

Chauncey Junior High Is Winner Over Glouste

Cincinnati report states Chauncey Junior High won a contest while a fatal accident occurred as Josephine Baliman, age 84, was burned when a blanket wrapped around her caught fire near a stove.

Chauncey Junior High Cincinnati Josephine Baliman

Logan Chieftains stay unbeaten with win over Gallipolis

Logan High School Chieftains dominated Gallipolis 42 to 22 to extend their Southeastern Ohio League record to three straight wins. Delmar Mowery led with 18 points on nine field goals, while Lanier added 14 for Gallia as Logan built a 16 9 halftime edge and held on through a tense third and fourth quarter.

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Bobcats Fall to Miami Redskins 46-30 in Springfield

In a 46-30 defeat the Bobcats trailed 20-16 at halftime as Miami Redskins pulled away in the second half. Mark Wylie led Ohio with 15 points on six field goals and three free throws while Russell scored 14 for the Redskins. The teams later moved to Springfield to face Wittenberg College.

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Bobby Jones Returns to England as U S Army Air Forces Major

Bobby Jones, famed golfer, serves as intelligence officer with a fighter unit in England. He is a veteran Air Forces officer since 1931 reserve status and rose to major after a 1942 entry as captain and a promotion at Mitchel Field in March.

London Bobby = Jones U. 8S Army Air Forces Jones Mitchel Field

St Pauls Lutheran Beats Post Office In Recreation Night

Pomeroy Post Office fell to St Pauls Lutheran Church team at Golds Recreation Thursday night. Abbie Swatzel led with a three game total of 486 pins as fill in. A return match is set for next Thursday at Golds Recreation. Jimmy Foxx called for Army physical January 17.

Pomeroy St. Paul's Lutheran

Revoke Union Cards of Akron Rubber Strikers

Akron paper reports the memberships of 70 workers at General Tire and Rubber Co were revoked after a Thursday work stoppage. International CIO United Rubber Workers president Sherman H. Dalrymple ordered expulsion, per Emmett B. Harper, local union president.

AKRON General Tire & Rubber Co Sherman H. Dalrymple International Cio United Rubber Workers Emmett B. Harper

Terry Quits for Good and Leaves Baseball Behind

Memphis resident William Harold Terry, age 45, announces he is quitting baseball for good to pursue a cotton business career after 20 years with the New York Giants as player, field manager, and general manager. He cites low salaries and a cheap business as his reason, while predicting baseball will survive despite poor management.

Memphis William Harold Bill Terry Memphian New York Giants Giants

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