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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1945

Page

9

Bobcats and Bulldogs Set for Fresh Week of Action

Ohio University Bobcats host Muskingum College tonight as part of a two game week. Athens High Bulldogs travel to Nelsonville to face the Greyhounds in a clash with high scoring threats on both sides.

Ohio University Bobcats Athens High School Bulldogs Net Muskies of Muskingum College Chic Eyan Nelsonville Greyhounds Jackson Hounds Pomeroy Bish Baird Kinney Ee Boys Beckley Rotramel Rousey Freshan Mason City W.va Kentucky Bobcat Sayre

Ike Williams To Fight Zurita In April Title Bout

Lightweight Ike Williams beat Willie Joyce in a 12 round decision here last night and now targets an April title bout with Juan Zurita. Williams manager Connie McCarthy said the bout is tentatively set for the first week in April before more than 10,000 fans. The fight featured Williams as the puncher pummeling Joyce from rope to rope in the early rounds before Joyce surged in the third and Williams regained control in the following rounds.

Philadelphia Ike Williams Willie Joyce Juan Zurita Connie McCarthy Williams Joyce

Pro Gridders Open Meeting in Chicago

The NFL begins a four day session amid Roosevelt’s draft proposal and a focus on manpower. Officials from 11 clubs discuss rule changes drafts schedules and new franchises while considering Elmer Layden’s $25 000 annual contract and the impact of work or fight orders on rosters.

Chicago Roosevelt National Football League Elmer Layden

Middletown Eyes Second State Title in Ohio Basketball

Middletown Middies push toward a 1945 state class A crown after an undefeated run and a 34-23 win over Springfield. Akron Ellet drops after a 35-28 loss to Norton. district contenders include Woodward, Philo, Steubenville, Canton Timken, and Columbiana with strong stars like Harry Hollinger and Ted Well contributing in tight top-tier matchups amid a parade of regional scores and tax delinquency notices in Athens County.

Columbus Middletown Ohio Springfield Paul Lawson Dayton Fairview Bill Paytak Paytak Twins Akron Ellet Norton Akron South Ellet Toledo Woodward Philo Woodward Toledo Devilbiss MacConnellville Martins Ferry Canton Lehman Salem Worthington Lima St. John Canton McKinley Toledo Scott Steubenville Canton Timken Columbiana Austintown Fitch Harry Hollinger East Cleveland Shaw Lorsin Ted Well Mansfield Lima Central Fostoria Sandusky Cosch Javden Fouts George Bollenbacher Rockford Mindon

Anecdotal Ledger Of Athens City Bowling League

A long OCR list documents bowling league members, lanes and scores, with names like Hartman, Kreig, Leeman, Schorr and Nostrand, detailing their frame totals and taxes. The fragment mixes players, businesses, parcels, and notes from Los Angeles and various townships, creating a sprawling, high-density ledger-like record of teams, individuals, and property entries.

LOGAN Godman Hartmen Ek Roy E del Taxarshall Martin ssiSefe Ty Poring Canes Howell Elks Cumley Lot Brk Del Angeles Pyice Wagoner Richards Hickman Love Sarah J Tex West Virginia Fantob Susan Blaker Jtax Griftith Co Oaman Finsterwald L. Casto Tee Jharmond Lavy Austin Caroline T Portland Grimes thelGrovernnen Stanley Maude Los Angeles Lane Elta Ohio Joseph Willian Snead Gold Dust Byron Nelson Harold McBlind Spaden Barber Lavelle Francis Clyde Gibson Townsend Burson Acre Nelson Tryon John Ford Hack Auto Supply Meek Albany ‘Consolidated Senedd J Mc Marshall Butcher Floyd Asa Sores I Wagner Earth Roush Grant & Donald Leo Stotts Homer Mamie Providence R. L Jimmy Richar Cleveland Hambardsviler Joe Reddick Patterson Iceland Howard Eliz. F Wagiery N. J Innpcracy Chicago Buddy Rose Smith Cincinnat Collins'leyven Floribel

Ferris defended amid amateur status debate in baseball circle

By Hugh Fullerton Jr the sports round up notes Dan Ferris faces criticism over AAU rules and amateur status. He argues the AAU stance that athletes cannot switch to professional status, but cautions readers that many players will not participate in AAU events. Wisconsin to play Yale next fall marks first Big Ten bowl appearance since 1939. Indiana fairs plan 1945 schedules as racing ban is tied to July approval.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Dan Ferris Dan Ferris Wisconsin Yale Big Ten Tommy Harman Michigan Badgers Penn State Indiana

Williams Named New Great Lakes Athletic Head

Lt Cmdr Rollie Williams, a Wisconsin standout athlete and longtime University of Town coach, becomes the new athletic officer at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He succeeds Lt Cmdr Jee Hinkle, who is detached for Pacific duty.

Great Lakes Great Lakes Naval Training Center Rollie Williams Wisconsin University of Town Illiams Jee Tony) Hinkle

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