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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1946

Page

17

Postwar NCAA convention foresees sports boom and risks

St Louis report notes college leaders expect a big rise in intercollegiate sports after World War II. Presidents and coaches warn of professionalism and bowl games while seeking stronger codes and limited scholarships. No actions taken. next meeting set for 1947 in New York. The NCAA approves alliance with AAU allowing four non voting members each side and clarifies rule applications for joint meets.

ST. Louis National Collegiate Athletic Association Wilbur C. Smith N.C.A.A New York City Association Amateur Athletic Union AAU A.A.U

Sheiks Sweep Three Games In Local Bowling Meet

Two rounds of bowling were played on Monday evening. The Sheiks swept all three games in the first series against Atomites with totals 1600 to 1771. The Gold Bricks won two of three against Speedy Five as totals reached 2143 to 1988. Separate notices include an appointment of Elizabeth Gallagher as Administratrix of Anthony H Wiggemeyer estate and probate inventories for Michael Dukeman William Bentley Naomi C Wilson with hearings set for January 28, 1946.

Glouster Hemsley Alles Atomites Sheiks Kurtzman Witham Dodson Cotter Collins Wolf Gold Bricks Speedy Five Chappenlear McGraner Smith Brown Stephenson L Price M. Hemsley Kittle Andrews F. Hemsley Elizabeth Gallagher Athens Ohto Anthony H Wiggemeyer Carthage Township Athens County Ohio Francis D. White Said Michael Dukeman William Bentley Naomi C Wilson

Widdoes Denies Cornell Head Coaching Interest

Carroll C. Widdoes, who resigned as Cornell head coach to join Ohio State, refutes reports he was courted by Cornell to return as head tutor. Speaking from St. Louis amid the coaches conference, Widdoes says he will be back at Cornell next fall after a chat with Ed McKeever.

Columbus Carroll C. Widdoes Ohio State Cornell Widdoes National Football Coaches Association St. Louis Ed McKeever

Fight Results from Schenectady Philadelphia and Orange

In Schenectady Marty Servo outpoints Stanley Simms. Vinnie Vines stops Jackie Gaines in seven. In Orange John Thomas outpoints Billy Grant. In Philadelphia Willie Cheatum defeats Irish George Hansford.

Schnectady N. J Marty Servo Stanley Baby Simms Washington Vinnie Vines Schenectady Jackie Gaines Cleveland Orange John Thomas Ft. Lauderdale Fla Billy Grant Philadelphia Willie Cheatum George Hansford Los Angeles

Sinkwich faces court fight over 1945 season move

New York Ufi a court fight loomed over whether All America halfback Frankie Sinkwich from Georgia would play for the Detroit Lions or Dan Topping's Yankees in the AH-America Conference. Sinkwich, 1944 NFL MVP, signed a three year Yankee contract reported at 12000 dollars a year, prompting Detroit to threaten court to enforce their two year deal claiming one year remains since he did not play in 1945 while in the Army.

New York Ufi Harfack Frankie Sinkwich Georgia Detroit Lions New York Yankees Sinkwich NFL Lions Dan Topping Yankees Detroit Army Frank Sink Wich University of Georgia Youngstown Yankee Dan Top Ping

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Then and Now in Football Circles

NFL executive Elmer Layden cites publicity as AFC leverage before play begins. Frankie Sinkwich signs with the Yankees on the eve of the NFL meeting. John Kimbrough reportedly joins after turning down a big contract with the Cardinals. Reductions, notes on players and coaches update readers on regional pride, wartime guest stars, and scouting links among clubs.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York All America Football Conference National Football League Prexy Elmer Layden NFL Yankees Frankie Sinkwich John Kimbrough Texas Aggie Chicago Cardinals

Three Nine Ten Split Advice in Probate Court Notes

A garbled feature mentions a golf like three nine ten split and transitions into probate matters in Athens County. It lists several estates with first and final accounts filed in 1945 and 1946 and notes a hearing date pending with exceptions allowed five days before.

Athens County Roy D. Backus Clarence W. Backus Ray Burch Charles Mansfield Mayme Bibbee E. Clinton Rudolph J. Isselstein Augusta Albert Maywood Price Gilbert Courtney Betty LeMaster Srancis D. White

Bobcats Prep for Miami Tilt After Five Wins

Ohio University faces Miami University at 8 p.m. in the Men’s Gymnasium after a 58-51 win over Muskingum. OU holds a 5-2 record vs Miami’s 8-8 list, with key players Walters 104 and Miller 162 contributing on offense while Gregg and Dickey anchor guard and center roles.

Ohio University Miami University Bobcats Victors Muskingum St. John’s Kentucky University W. J Trautwein New Concord Miami Miani Mian Oxford Ohio Wesleyan Ravier Ball State Akron Goodyear Dayton Wesleyan Concordia Seminary St. Louis Butler Western Kentucky Camp Atterbury Butler University Western Kenucky Traeutwein Harold Wise Jinsup Kenny Walters Bob Miller Bob Dickey Russ Gregg Bob Brandie Gregg Kentucky Wildcats Tom O'Brien New York Madison Square Garden St John’s Dickney Harry Lamb Tom Jenike Mel Lasker Ralph Sayre Bobcat Walters Sayre O'Brien Dickey Lasker Grubba Brandie Dehnke _ Lamb Calabria Fulmer Maroney Fenike

Harper Dark Horse Tops By Nelson In San Francisco Open

Dark Horse Chandler Harper led the second round of the San Francisco Open at 71 after a 34 37 opening. Byron Nelson sat two strokes back at 73, with other notables Marvin Ward Herman Barron and Jug McSpaden close behind. Jim Ferrier nailed a hole in one on the 133 yard fifteenth and Craig Wood shot 80 amid a field vying for $15,000 in victory bonds.

Russ Newland San Francisco Chandler Harper Portsmouth Harper Navy Byron Nelson Toledo O. Lord Byron Paris Marvin “Bud” Ward Spokane Wash Army Iservice Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Harold “Jug” _McSpaden Sanford Nelson Jim Ferrier Chicago Ferrier Craig Wood New York Woods Fairway Wood Victory Bonds Ben Hogan Hershey

Logan Keglers Triumph As Travelers Climb Back

The Logan Travelers rallied from a loss in the second frame to beat the Glouster All-Stars by 132 pins at the Logan Recreation. Logan Hot Shots remain undefeated after defeating Lancaster Pin Busters at the local alley Sunday. Wesley C. Stevis named assistant football coach at Kent State University, a Purdue alumnus and former Cleveland Shaw High star. The Frog club of Cincinnati marks 60 years, planning a 61st season starting in December.

Warren Giles Cincinnati Reds Lew Fonseca Les Admiralty Islands McCrain Louisiana State U Zachacy High School Logan Travelers Glouster Logan Recreation Logan Lancaster KENT Wesley C. Stevis Purdue University Kent State University Cleveland Shaw High School Purdue The Frog Club of Cincinnati A. Tschudy J Richards R. Cox F. Preston E. Thomas Bailey Hysell Kaumger Evans Blosser Glouster All Stars D. Price L. Lent F. Hemsley Ate PF. Winn Othe L. Price Dal New York University Ford Hem Slippery Rock P. Krannitz Selem Wva College Marshall Fairmont J. Struble B. Stroupe Randolph-Macon Washington F. Thomas B. Smith University of Puerto Rico W. Bungard Loyola University Chicago D. Goodman New Straitsville W. Grandy Columbus A. Ambrose S. Burke Wil Arn N. Ward Old Risen Ohio State Univer- Blind H. C. Godman Illinois H. Bowen Buckeye Basketeers L. Woolery Will S. Emerick T. Jones Doug Mills Michigan King Lumber Co M. Sloan Scarlet B. Spencer M. Goss R. Riggs Harold Grace Celina O. of Mersman League

Holy Cross Tops Bowling Green in Tight Clash

Holy Cross beat Bowling Green 69 to 63 while Kent State edged Ashland 54 to 51 and Wittenberg held off Wilmington 59 to 51. Toledo won 51 to 40 over Bradley Tech Tl as Muskingum defeated Denison 59 to 35. Hiram downed Johnson Rubber 42 to 3.

Holy Cross Bowling Green Kent State Ashland Wittenberg Wilmington Toledo Bradley Tech Muskingum Denison Hiram Johnson

Toledo Triumphs Over Bradley Tech In Tight NIT Tuneup

Toledo Rockets upset Bradley Tech 51 49 at Peoria Illinois as Syl Goods led with 17 points and Don Otten limited by height. Holy Cross beat Bowling Green 69 63 in Boston as Charlie Bollinger starred for the Crusaders.

Associated Press Ohio Toledo Rockets Buckeye Peoria Bradley Tech Bowling Green State Falcons Bee-Gees Holy Cross Crusaders Boston

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Fall To Murray City 27 21

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils lost to Murray City 27 to 21 in a fast, rough game. Border led Chauncey with seven points, Keish six, and two Chauncey players were fouled out. Reserve team won 17 13 as Kiser and Farich each scored six. Next game vs Union Furnace Friday at 7 PM.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Murray City Union Furnace Border Blue Devils Keish Kollister Pierce Funk Dicken Chadwell Pennell Chauncey- Dover Courtney Dickerson Keiser Earich Kiser Farich

Revival Services At Millfield Church

Revival services are in progress at the Millfield Methodist Church led by Rev. Archie Lang of Briggsdale as evangelist. Services run each night at 7 30 through next week except Saturday night with Pastor Charles Caffrey urging all members to attend and inviting the public to join these special meetings.

Millfield Methodist Church Archie Lang Briggs-dale Methodist Church Charles Caffrey Glouster Bowling Men's League Mabel Sis J. Deeter Sazithe Millfield Needle Club Det Dagi Elizabeth Robinett Millfield A. Gamwell Chauncey J. Doakes Clarence Way Whiz Kids MacFoose Aes Jones LN Hospital Lacorte Mary Helen Brown Sweeney Osteppa Morrison Marietta Char Les P. Sweeney

Services Scheduled On Methodist Charge

Chauncey Rev. Charles Caffrey pastor announces Sunday January 13 services for the Methodist Charge serving Chauncey The Plains Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble. preaching at Trimble 10:30 a m Millfield 2:30 p m Jacksonville 7 p m followed by Official Board meeting. Sunday School Jacksonville 9 a m and 9:30 in other churches. Prayer at Jacksonville Thursday 7 p m The Plains 7:30 p m Chauncey Wednesday 7:30 p m.

Chauncey Charles Caffrey Methodist Church Charge the Plains Millfield Jacksonville Trimble Millheld

Chauncey Church Services and Local Notices

Sunday services in Chauncey and area include preaching at Trimble and Chauncey, Greens Run, Millfield, and Troible. Morristown Holness Church hosts Rev Ray Pidcock. Pilgrim Holiness Church near Carbondale follows Sunday School. Hospital news notes Mary Helen Brown Sweeney of Chauncey undergoes appendectomy.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Millfield Richard Wilcox

Revival Continues as Wilmington College Schedules 4 Football Games

Wilmington College announces a return to football after 13 years with four games next season. The slate includes Wittenberg at home or Springfield, Earlham on Oct. 18, at Marietta, and Nov. 2 at Franklin Indiana, with the college still seeking additional opponents.

Wilmington UWP Wilmington College Ct. li Wittenberg Springfield Earlham Ind Marietta Franklin

Services Held for George Chappelear

Chauncey Ohio funeral for George Jocky Chappelear 76 lifelong Jacksonville resident who died Sunday at Hillcrest Rest Home. Services conducted at Jacksonville Methodist Church with Rev. Carfree officiating and Rev. Archie Tung assisting. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include several daughters and daughters in law in Canton Bridgeport Clarksburg Glouster and Jacksonville.

Chauncey George Jocky) Chappelear Jacksonville Hillcrest

Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services and Meetings

Services at Plains CHAUNCEY Rev J N Lakin will preach Sunday morning and night in The Plains Church of the Nazarene. Sunday School at 9 30 with Mrs Carrie Channel as Bur perintendent, Senior and Junior Young Peoples meeting at 6 15 p m in charge of Lela Shrieve and Mrs Goldie Gibson and Mrs Ada Lakin.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Morristown Holness Church Lewis Adkins Myrtle Simpson Pidcock Pilgrim Holiness Church Carbondale J. N. Lakin Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channel Young Peoples Lela Shrieve Goldie Gibson Ada Lakin

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