Bobcat basketball praise from ex OU stars amid eastern trip
Former Ohio University players Jerry Warshower and Gene Rinta laud the Bobcats after watching them in White Plains and Baltimore. Warshower calls the team the finest he has seen, while Rinta notes solid play and predicts Baumholtz may break state scoring records. they cite tough luck against Villanova but expect more wins.
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Flyers May Be Tough on Home Court
Ohio University Bobcats prepare for a Saturday showdown with the Dayton Flyers at Gem City. Dayton, led by sophomores Charley McCloskey and Bob Kavanaugh, rides a 2-6 record and a new coach Jim Carter. Ohio Coach Bill Trautwein rests regulars after Xavier, counts on veterans and progressing sophomores like John Miakar while Vern Deinzer sits with a knee injury. A freshman clash between the schools opens the evening.
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Miakar
Vern Deinzer
Deinzer
Hamilton
Ohio Wesleyan
Harold E. Wise
Wesleyan
Bulldogs Battle Ironmen In Jackson Tilt For Third Place
Athens High School aims for third in the league as they travel to Jackson to face the winless Ironmen. Poling’s ankle and his available scoring will shape the Bulldogs’ chances while Lackey may shuffle positions to find the right lineup.
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Babe Ruth Pitching Record and Santa Anita Winners
Babe Ruth posted a Major League pitching record of 79 wins and 38 defeats, excluding World Series. Azucar won the first Santa Anita Handicap in 1935. The final AP ranking named Texas A. and M. No. 1 with Tennessee second. The writer laments aging players and argues for Yankees style youth development and farm system strength.
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New Shipping Records Set on Great Lakes
Warm weather and strong demand in the food sector boosted Great Lakes shipping. Iron ore shipments from the upper lakes reached 5,440,062 tons in November, the third highest for the month in lake history. By December 1 more tonnage was afloat than at any prior time.
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Wilmington Quint Bids for Spot Among Cage Leaders
Wilmington college seeks a spot among Ohio basketball leaders after a 44 to 28 win over Cedarville. Muskingum, Ohio Northern, Findlay and others win on a weekend schedule as 24 Buckeye games loom, with Wittenberg Mount Union Kent State Capital Marietta Akron Baldwin Wallace topics on tap.
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Wood Wehrle Tied for Lead at Oakland Open
Craig Wood and Wilford Wehrle shot three under par 67s to lead the Oakland Open after 18 holes at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland California. Jimmy Demaret and Clayton Heafner were one stroke back with 68 as 19 players posted par or better in wet conditions.
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Houston
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Linville
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Court Notes from Morgan Co Arson Case and Probate Actions
Proceedings before Justice Seaman report Elmer Mummey of East Windsor bound over to common pleas on arson. bail set at 2000 but not posted. Will of Dr. Lee Humphrey of Malta admitted to probate with estate valued at 76 000 including 62 000 life insurance. Guardians named for Ralph and Eleanor Broedel. other estates and executors listed. Marriage licenses issued Forrest Carder and Mary Ann Nyman. Commissioners grant vacation of a Meigsville road. A note mentions Marquis wheat rising to 300 million bushels by 1918.
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George T. Walpole
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N. L. Ervin
Stockport
Zaleski Merchants Triumph Over Covert Ice
The Zaleski Merchants beat Covert Ice of Nelsonville 42 to 35, led by S Howell with 17 points and Gill 10, White top scoring for Covert with 21. Next they host Community Center of Zanesville on Tuesday on the high school floor.
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Essen
Shaughnessy Named Stanford Grid Mentor in FiveYear Pact
Stanford announces Clark Shaughnessy will coach football under a five year contract starting April 1. The move ends Dr. John Sutherland as a candidate and follows Thornhill’s seven year tenure amid Stanford’s recent struggles. Shaughnessy plans spring practice after Chicago tenure and Tulane and Loyola stints.
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Tiny) Thornhill
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Simms and Walker Even in Betting for Columbus Bout
Eddie Simms the Cleveland warhorse and Jack Buddy Walker the Ohio heavyweight claimant were rated even in betting for their 10 round Columbus Auditorium bout. Walker, an ambitious undefeated Negro slugger, seeks a win over the veteran rival to move toward bigger bouts possibly with Gunnar Barlund.
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Buddy) Walker
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Columbus Red Birds to Return to Local Ownership
Columbus eyes reownership of the Red Birds from St. Louis after nine years of chain store control. A syndicate of Columbus sportsmen reportedly will pay just over 300000 dollars for the franchise and controlling equity in Red Bird Stadium, with Lee Huntington and Richard Rector leading the purchase group. The deal includes a two year working agreement with the Cardinals and Burt Shotten as manager, with Judge Landis’s approval anticipated.
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Jacobs eyes Savold as Louis challenger for title
Promoter Mike Jacobs hopes Joe Louis defends the heavyweight crown against Lee Savold of Iowa in June or September. Jacobs believes Savold could draw a million dollar gate and is pushing for a Savold bout with Louis, or at least a Savold versus Bob Pastor match to lure big crowds and a high-stakes title bid.
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Conn Receives Eddie Neil Plaque at Boxing Writers Dinner
New York boxing writers honored Billy Conn of Pittsburgh with the Eddie Neil plaque for the greatest contribution to boxing in 1939 at a dinner last night.
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College basketball results showcase varied scores across teams
Muskingum defeated Heidelberg 64 to 54 while Ohio Northern won 48 to 28 against Denison. Findlay posted 85 to 20 over Bluffton, Indiana State beat Valparaiso 55 to 30, Wilmington won 44 to 28 at Cedarville, and Waynesburg topped Salem 56 to 38. In the Nevada versus St. Marys game, the final was 44 to 38. Cambridge defeated Zanesville 81 to 28 in high school action.
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Wrigley Defends Dizzy Dean Purchase for Cubs
Chicago owner Phil Wrigley defended buying Dizzy Dean for 185000 two years ago saying the pitcher was past his peak but would bring value as a key mental presence and stop pitcher. He noted Dean helped in the 1988 pennant race and that the investment has been justified despite an ailing arm and limited wins.
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