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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1941

Page

9

College basketball scores from Wooster and rivals

Wooster defeated John Carroll 40 to 24 while Kentucky edged Xavier 48 to 43. Denison beat Hobart 44 to 28 and Youngstown State topped De Sales 62 to 50. Findlay won 52 to 32 over Adrian with Rio Grande 61, Pikeville 42. Oberlin Business College 42, Chiropody 29. Huntington 41, Giffin 34. Centenary 44, Louisiana Tech 37. Franklin Marshall 45, Bucknell 45. Union 45, Milligan 33. DePauw 41, Ball State 36. High school Marion Harding 40, Galion 30. Reading 33, Greenhills 31.

College Wooster John Carroll Kentucky Xavier Denison Hobart Youngstown de Sales Findlay Adrian Rio Grande Pikeville Oberlin Business College Chiropody Huntington Giffin Centenary Louisiana Tech Franklin Marshall Bucknell Miami Hanover William and Mary Wilmington Bobcats Athens University of Dayton Quint Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Bobcat Dayton Youngstown College de Sales of Toledo Ohio College of Chiropody Oberlin Wittenberg Marietta Ohio Slippery Rock Mount Union Bradley Baldwin Wallace Western Reserve Wilberforce Bluffton Kenyon Tiffin Cedarville

Athens and Jackson Battle for Lead in Ohio League

Athens High Bucketeers and Jackson Ironmen duel for the Southeastern Ohio League lead in Oxford Saturday night. Both 2 0 in league play, Athens without guard John Finsterwald due to flu, likely starting Bill Sprague and Orland McPherson with Buddy Connell, Bill Poling, and Tom Williams. Reserves meet Jackson first at 7 pm. doors open 6 30. varsity game at 8.

Athens Jackson Bobcats Oxford Athens High Bucketeers Ironmen Bulldogs Harry Lackey John Finsterwald Lackey Bill Sprague Orland McPherson Jack Enghe McPherson Wellston Buddy Connett Bill Poling Tom Williams Gallipolis Nelsonville Jackson Basketballers

Seek Even Break for Road Tilts in Ohio Miami Tilt

Ohio University travels to Oxford to face the Miami Redskins in a road test that could even the state standings. The Bobcats rely on a balanced attack led by Van Orsdel Maupin Palaia Clapp and Jones while Miami counters with veterans and sophomores and a sharp close-game record.

Ohio University Oxford Redskins Walt van Winkle Bobcats Miami Bobcat van Winkle Ralph Palaia Jim van Orsdel Venus Maupin Wayne Clapp Bob Jones van Orsdel Maupin Clapp Palaia Jones Trautwein Ohio

Nova Seen Ready To Beat Comiskey In Madison Square Garden

New York reports Lou Nova aims to knockout Pat Comiskey in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. If Nova is two thirds the fighter he was in 1939 and fully recovered from illness, he is favored to finish early.

New York Lou Nova Pat Comiskey Madison Square Garden Nova New Jersey

Ohio Bobcats Open Season Against Case at Ohio Gym

Ohio University wrestling opens the season Saturday at 7 30 p m in Ohio Gym facing Case School of Applied Science. Coach Thor Olson relies on veterans with likely only two new faces in the eight man lineup. Referee will be Charles Newhart.

Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Case School of Applied Science Grapplers Thor Olson Case Appalachian College Coral Gables Fla Charles Newhart Harvard University Davidson Cetron Portak-Keirns Sorber Fischer Green Simons Deems-Leese Kaiser-Cordes Killian Olson Avant Parker-Miller Wade Kalivoda Heppert

Willie Hoppe Ill Calls Off Titular Match

Willie Hoppe 53, master of three cushion billiards, is too sick with intestinal influenza to continue the title match against Jake Schaefer of Cleveland. The match halted in the 22nd inning of the 60 point block with Schaefer leading 35 to 9. Hoppe still held a cumulative edge. Schaefer declined to continue. Hoppe is declared champion per the referee and observer.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Hoppe Jake Schaefer Cleveland Schaefer Charles McElligott Jake

Mangrum Leads Oakland Open After First Round

Lloyd Mangrum, pro at Oak Park Illinois, shot 67 three under par on the Sequoyah course to lead the $5,000 Oakland 72-hole open. More than 20 players, including top champions, compete for the prize as Byron Nelson trails with 74.

Oakland Calif Lloyd Mangrum Mangrum Oak Park Ill Sequoyah Byron Nelson

Turkey Shoot Set for Sunday at Saylor Farm

C. W. Kasler stages a turkey shoot Sunday at the Saylor Farm on State Route 56. Competition for shotgun and rifle shooters. shotgun shells available on the grounds while rifle cartridges will not.

C. W. Kasler Saylor Farm

Boxing results highlight Baltimore and New Haven bouts

In Baltimore Harry Bobo of Pittsburgh outpointed Gunnar Barland of New York. In New Haven Nathan Mann from Hamden stopped Charlie Williams of Fort Lauderdale in eight rounds.

Baltimore Harry Bobo Pittsburgh Gunnar Barland New York New Haven Conn Nathan Mann Hamden

Board offers reward for window breaker at high school

Glouster Board of Education offers a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who broke windows in the high school buildings. The board also closed the Madison Building recreation room daily at 5 p.m.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education Madison

Shumway Sets New High In Women’s Bowling Hit

In a Ladies League match at Glouster Clover Farm Gamwell’s fell to Drury Drugs as Kathleen Shumway rolled 542 for three games and a high 202 single. Drury Drugs’ Margaret Ann McCune anchored with 180 in a 481 three game series.

Glouster Gamwell Clover Farm Drury Drugs Kathleen Shumway Margaret Ann McCune K. Shumway L. Lantzrd A. Williams G. Mudrie B. Cornwell M. Chute D. Eddy M. Clark P. Maxwell

District meeting of Ladies Auxiliary UMWA in Jacksonville

The district meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary UMWA will be held at the IOCF in Jacksonville on Wednesday January 15 at 7 30 PM. All locals are urged to attend.

Baseball men seek minor league draft status lists

Bramham asked the judge to compile a master draft status list for all minor league players. Commentary on boxing, football salaries, and upcoming season previews fills a scattershot page with several named figures and teams.

New York Bramham Alice Marble New York Herald-Tribune Jimmy Wilson Philadelphia Chicago

McKechnie Expects Pearson To Boost Reds This Year

Cincinnati manager Bill McKechnie expresses strong confidence in Monte Pearson joining the Reds. He notes Pearson is physically fit, enthusiastic, and capable of delivering top pitching after NY Yankee and World Series success. McKechnie predicts Pearson will be a key help during the coming season.

Dodgers Johnny Bulla McKechnie Pearson Reds Cincinnati Wilkinsburg Bill McKechnie Monte Pearson Cincinnati Reds Deacon Tampa Fla Frank Grayson Cincinnati Baseball Writers New York Yankees

Family Night Planned at Glouster and Nearby Churches

Absent superintendent Homer Vian, Delmar Gladden leads Bible School at Glouster Church of Christ. Speakers include Rev. Tigner on financing church work and Flail in the Winepress. Methodist Church shares activities with goal of 300 attendees by Easter and a Shawnee pastor speaking midweek.

Glouster Homer Vian Delmar Gladden Church of Christ Co. B. Tigner Stahl Tigner M. M. LeFavor John S. Blower J. A. Thompson Epworth League Phyllis Dyer LeFavor Roland G. Carter Shawnee Carter Boston Shawnee Methodist Church

Corning Woman Dies In Columbus

Mrs. Pauline Oldenber g age 75 died at her daughter Wanda Jones home 325 Emerson Ave Columbus Survived by Lena Jones Zig mond and six grandchildren Services set for 1 30 p m Sunday at Zion Cemetery Portersville Ohio Funeral arrangements through Wylie S Shroyer Funeral Home Columbus Callers may visit through Saturday morning

Columbus Pauline Oldenberg Wanda Jones Emerson Ave Lena Jones Zigmond Wylie S. Shroyer W. Broad St Corning Zion Cemetery Portersville Ohio

Kiwanis President Names Committees in Glouster Ohio

GLOUSTER Ohio O L Easley new Kiwanis president announces committees with chairpersons for Agriculture underprivileged child reception publicity finance boys and girls work program house business standards narcotics vocational guidance attendance public affairs Kiwanis education inter club relations music classification and membership list includes C E Haskins B R Angle L K Heiskell Dan Kovach Al Craft and many others.

C. E. Haskins B.R. Angle L. K. Heiskell C. B. Tigner W.D. Witham T. W. Figley J. A. Thompson C. A. Pride H. L. Kittrell F. H. Totman Gail Wallace al Craft John Shumway Kenneth Benedum E. H. Taylor E. L. Jones B. H. Goldberg C. F E. Haskins O. L. Easley L. E. Heiskell Dan Kovach C. E. Turner House James Bulloch Roger Kittle B. R. Angle G. W. Rose L. E. Burnelle E. LeFever Ben Goldberg L. E. Richardson W. O. Bailey Dr. E. LeFever Kiwanis C. F. Wallace F. Wallace W. D. Witham L., E. Richardson

Mission Group Meets At Williams Home

The GLOUSTER Missionary Society of First Baptist Church met at Mrs Harry Williams home with prayers and scripture. Plans were made for Paint Creek Baptist Church Gallipolis group to present a program at the next mission meeting. The society's debt was reported paid in full and illness reports were given for several members.

Glouster—Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Harry Williams Mitchell Bland Missionary Society of the Paint Creek Courtney Stevenson Foreign Mission Rachel Bland Lem Warren Hayes Mayles Andrew Viney Helen Leach Thomas Brown Laurence Williams Clifton Mitchel Annetta Bland Ilah Mae Viney

Strikes to Spare: Bowling Spare Techniques and Spares

The article explains spare strategies for right side leaves, urging a leftward approach and pin angle to target the 3-6-10 split. It notes a hook ball between 3 and 6 improves deflection, and describes the right-hand bucket 3-5-6-9 as especially tough.

Freddie Fischer

Mrs Homer Vian Undergoes Major Surgery In Columbus

Mrs Homer Vian entered White Cross Hospital in Columbus Monday for a major operation Tuesday morning. Her condition Wednesday was reported fair. Her room is 334. Mr Vian remains with her at the hospital.

Glouster Homer Vian White Cross Hospital Columbus Mr. Vian

Methodist Church group to meet at Dunlevy home

The GLOUSTER Kings Heralds of the Methodist Church will gather Saturday at 2 PM at Barbara and Jerry Dunlevy’s home for an afternoon meeting.

Glouster kKing Heralds of the Methodist Church Barbara and Jerry i Dunlevy

Wooster Scots extend league win streak to 36

Wooster College Scots defeated John Carroll 40 to 24 in Cleveland extending their Ohio Conference winning streak to 36. Dick Gernert and Gilbert Hole led Wooster with 11 and 10 points. Frank Grenert limited John Carroll star Johnny Freedman to 1 basket and 5 free throws.

Wooster College Scots Wooster John Carroll Cleveland Nee Lana Field Eoal

U. Natators Meet Kenyon In First Meet

Ohio University swimmers open the season hosting Kenyon College in a 2 30 p m meet at the women's gym. Kenyon, last season Ohio Conference champion, is led by veterans Bob McWhorter Al Carlson Harry Ellerman David Loquer and Leo Wilderman.

Ohio University Kenyon College Arthur Rhoads Bobcat Ohio Kenyon Bowling Green University Bob McWhorter al Carlson Dashman Virginia Poly Akron Washington and Jefferson

Reverend Higgenbothem to Preach at Mt Union

Mt Union notices list Sunday service by Reverend Higgenbothem after Sunday School on Jan 12. Several residents are ill with influenza including Marion Nicholson and Mr King. Grace Carr visits Bradbury and Rutland households while Clark family at Holzer Hospital. Epple and Chase families attend local gatherings and stock sales. Eva Stewart and Hartley visit Edwards in Harrisonville.

MT. Union Higgenbothem Marion Nicholson Grace Carr Charles King Bradbury King James Clark Rutland Clark Holzer Hospital M. A. Epple Dena Epple

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