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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1942

Page

7

Bobcats face Dayton as home win streak tested

Ohio University men’s basketball hosts Dayton in a key home clash after Dayton’s five win run and a 40 37 loss to Marshall. Dayton averages over 50 points a game led by Kinsley Kavanaugh Westendorf and McCloskey with Claudepierre anchoring the center position as reserves Swartzel Priske Castignola Heidkamp Perkins provide scoring punch.

Findlay College Ohio University Bobcat University of Dayton Dayton Bobcats Flyers Marshall College Rio Grande Wilmington Wittenberg Wichita Cedarville Bill Kinsley Bob Kavanaugh Jerry Westendorf Charley McCloskey Don Claudepierre Jim Carter Bob Swartzel Lou Priske Jack Castignola Bob Heidkamp Bob Perkins

Vinton County Tourney Plans Set for Wilkesville Gym

The Vinton County Athletic Association finalizes plans for the February 26 to 28 tournament hosted in the new Wilkesville gym. Six teams compete in a two-night varsity and reserve double event with byes, trophies, and a Feb. 22 draw. Leo Blackburne of Portsmouth is hired as official.

Richland High School Allensville D. M. Bryson Snyder Hamden Kenneth Leach Thompson Zaleski John W. McGhee Vinton Rural High School Vinton County Leo Blackburne Portsmouth Wilkesville

Life-Size Awards for Bowl Victors in Corvallis

Oregon State prepares to honor Rose Bowl win by presenting players with gold plated life sized football trophies Friday night. The oversized keepsakes replace the usual vest pocket trinkets to match the magnitude of the victory.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State

Big Ten Basketball Feature Highlights Key Matchups

Northwestern and Michigan face off as the league’s top offensive and struggling defenses clash. Purdue visits Indiana in a pivotal showdown while Wisconsin at Chicago and Illinois at Ohio State add depth to a night of important results. Northwestern crushed Chicago 69-50. Purdue beat Ohio State 45-32. Iowa beat Wisconsin 49-45. Minnesota defeated Indiana 63-43.

Chicago Michigan Wolverines Illinois Northwestern Evanston Purdue Indiana Boilermakers Wisconsin Badgers Maroons Ohio State Minnesota Iowa

Athens Wins Two In Interstate League Thriller At Glouster

In a low scoring set Sunday night Athens swept two of three games against Glouster to deadlock for third place in the Interstate League. Dana Bolin led Athens with 542, while Joe Wolfe Jr 554 and Gibby Stephenson 543 paced Glouster as the visitors struggled in the decisive third game.

Athens Glouster Dana Bolin Joe Wolfe, Jr Gibby Stephenson Straitsville Sun- Shade Sportland Recs Mechanicsburg Court Mechanicaburg Nellie Ward Eee Een Ewe Anna Gale Eee Marie Wolfe Ashworth Omer E Meee Wilkes Eee Ewe Shafer One Wee Athens Pure Oil Moore Cover Hall Gall Teeter Ward Ane

Vinton Rural Cagers Run Up 104 to 19 Victory

The Vinton Rural varsity overwhelmed Washington Township High School 104 to 19. Gregory led with 38 points as Mor ris and the defense shone. the Cats beat Little Presidents 43 to 10 in the preliminary. Next: Richland visits for Vinton County League games.

Wellston Vinton Rural Washington Township High School Jackson Richland Vinton Nixon Ererses Cummings Ee Hagerty Conley Butcher E. Leach Ragan Mace Ewer Rem Erren Arbaugh Gregory McManus Townsend Aesaaiandeien Washington Muncy F Douglas Ewer BORON Cinceuinn Patterson Deancveee Leach G . Ee el

4-H Club Meets at Cunningham Home Chauncey

Chauncey Azalea 4-H Club met Wednesday night at Jane Cunningham's home Lexington Ave with Ann Vore as councillor. After potluck supper the next meeting will be at Lois Cline's home V. Main St where absent members will face a court. Present were Jeanette Black, Mary Anna Gould, Dorothy Robinson, Mary Helen Sweeney, Jane Cunningham, Lois Cline, Dorothy Cunningham, Freddy, Bobby and Eddie Cunningham.

Chauncey Chauncey Azalea 4-H Club Jane Cunningham Lexington Ave Ann Vore Lois Cline

Cooper Tops Los Angeles Open Field

Harry Cooper led the final round of the Los Angeles Open at Hillcrest with a 210 total after 69 71 70. Benny Hogan trailed at 212 while Slammin Sam Snead and Jimmy Thompson pressed within three strokes of the leader as Horton Smith and others followed in the crowded field.

Los Angeles Harry Cooper California Pros Cooper Hillcrest Country Club Harry Hogan Sam Snead Jimmy Thompson del Monte Snead Hot Springs Horton Smith Byron Nelson Denny Shute Jimmy Demaret Shute Lawson Little Ralph Guldah Little Guldah L. A Johnny Bulla

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Hits War Era Notes

New York readers weigh in on war impact of sports while golf championships spark debate. San Antonio training facilities eyed as White Sox explore Florida. Santa Anita rumor incites "There's No Santa-Anita" headline. Critchley jokes about ace at Sunningdale. Tunney seeks navy instructors. Dippy Evans travels from Notre Dame for holiday work.

New York Uinless San Antonio Tex White Sox Florida California Santa Anita Salem Mass Evening News Santa—Anita A. C. Critchley Sunningdale Gene Tunney Navy Dippy Evans Notre Dame South Bend Ind Philadelphia

Tony Galento and Freddie Fitzsimmons Clash in Local Scene

Freddie Fitzsimmons opens a new bowling emporium and joins a list of 26 major league owners. Chicago reports note Cubs activity as the line unfolds.

Freddie Fitzsimmons Chicago Cubs

Net Pros Look to Wins as Tour Prize Shares Fuel Belief

The four tennis pros Riggs Kovacs Budge and Perry aim for top profit shares after an 80 match five month barnstorming tour. Kovacs leads with six wins while Budge and Riggs follow. Perry sidelined by an army injury. Thompson backs the venture with $100 000, Archie Foster notes uneven profits while Mako exits without a win.

Austin Bealmear NEW York Alexis Thompson Ing Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Don Budge Fred Perry Perry South Orange N. J Midwest Riggs Kovacs Budge Gene Mako Thompson Lake Placid Archie Foster

Ohio U Wrestlers Sweep Case and Akron

Ohio University wrestlers posted two weekend wins, beating Akron Friday night and Case at Cleveland Saturday 19-6. In eight matches vs Case the Bobcats lost only three decisions while earning two falls and three decisions. Paul Kalivoda and Fred Schleicher each won by fall, Kalivoda in 2:20 and Schleicher in 1:45, giving Schleicher a two match fall record for the trip. Edson.

Ohio University Case Cleveland Akron Bobcats Paul Kalivoda Fred Schleicher Kalivoda Schleicher Eds

Twelve Mines Active in Southeast Field Report

Chauncey yards report says twelve mines in the district worked Monday. Mines listed include No. 255 No. 9 No. 90 No. 10X No. 107 No. 219 Bailey Run No. 71 Poston No. 6 Carbon dale Coonville Kimberly and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Chauncey Yards Bailey Run Poston Carbondale Coonville Kimberly Black Diamond

Millfield Sunday School Elects Officers for Year

Officers for the ensuing year were elected by Millfield Methodist Sunday School. Superintendent Joseph Morgan, assistant superintendent May Howard, secretary Frederica Theisen, treasurer Mrs. Gertrude Brown, and pianist Mrs. Ruth Simpkins. Sunday School meets Sundays at 9 30 a.m. and prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Sunday School Joseph Morgan May Howard Frederica Theisen Gertrude Brown Ruth Simpkins

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P building Chauncey. The notice states the gathering details for members and attendees.

Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P

Chauncey News Highlights Local Family Visits

Mrs Alice Thompson of Chauncey travels to New York City with family including Mr and Mrs William Thompson and George Thompson for holiday. George Williamson works shaft sinking near Indiana Pa visits Chauncey. Mrs H F Kittle returns home from Sheltering Arms Hospital Glouster after illness. William Hickman family from Nelsonville visits Mrs Goldie Fielder and Florence Fielder on Elis Ave Chauncey.

Chauncey Alice Thompson New York City William Thompson George Thompson Columbus Alice Glancy Orbiston New York George Williamson Indiana H. F. Kittle T. R. Hamilton Chaunce

Wemmer Hosts Millfield Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Velma Wemmer hosted the January gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Methodist Church at her country home near Millfield. Jennie Cole led devotions, and the next meeting at Ruby Simpson’s home will elect officers.

Chauncey Velma Wemmer Millfield Ladies Aid Society Jennie Cole Ruby Simpson Rebecca Tracey Elsie Misner Clara Theisen Lucille Morgan Margaret Simpkins

Loyal Woman's Bible Class Meets Wednesday at 1 30

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at 1 30 in the home of Mrs. Hamilton on Mound Street. The new president Mrs Burg Johnston will lead the meeting and Mrs Carl Shater will have the devotions.

Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Mound St Burg Johnston Carl Shater

Russell announce birth of daughter in Springfield

Mr and Mrs Edward Russell announce the birth of a daughter at their Springfield home. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Russell of Millfield. Mrs Russell has returned from a two week stay in Springfield.

Chauncey Edward Russell Springfield Fred Russell Millfield

Mrs Mable Saffel Returns from Lancaster Holiday Visit

Mrs Mable Saf fel of Chauncey has returned from Lancaster where she spent the holiday vacation with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ernest Hanna.

Chauncey Mable Saffel Lancaster Mrs Ernest Hanna

J T Teams Win at Buchtel Friday Night

Glouster J T defeated Buchtel High School games Friday night at Buchtel. The varsity won 37 to 22 and the reserves 27 to 5. High scorers for the varsity were McMenamy with 14 and Skinner with 12. Anderson led the reserves with five points. Referee was Bill Schiey.

Glouster J-T Buchtel High School Buchtel McMenamy Skinner Anderson Bill Schiey Mecrenamy Cannon Nicholas Ec -Eserecs Paskievetch Kulakowski Gaskella Owe Tore Buchtel Klinebriel Skivers Omens Schultz Culp Wateurenawen Shesky White Geary Anderson - Albane Kempten Eee Et Schoeman Frazee

Hanna announces birth of daughter Karen Kay in Lancaster

Ernest Hanna and wife announce the birth of an 8 3 4 pound daughter named Karen Kay at their home in Lancaster. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Hanna of Carroll Ohio and Mr and Mrs Clifford Saffol of Chauncey.

Chauncey Clifford Shafer Lois Ann Shafer Columbus Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Ernest Hanna Karen Kay Lancaster Russell Hanna Carroll Ohio Clifford Saffol

Esther Class Meeting Change at Chauncey Church

Mrs Ruth Bridgewater of High Street will host the Esther Class gathering Tuesday night replacing Wednesday. Bridgewater is class teacher and Mrs Ann McClanahan serves as president. The article notes Hungary relies on imports for salt as a key product.

Chauncey Ruth Bridgewater High St Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Bridgewater Ann McClanahan

Toledo Rockets Eye Long Road Trip Against Marshall

Toledo's 10 game home win streak tested this week as Coach Harold Anderson's Rockets face Marshall at Huntington and Cincinnati's Bearcats in the Queen City. The schedule highlights Mount Union and other league races as Ohio Northern and Baldwin Wallace vie for top spots in a crowded conference slate.

Columbus Toledo Rockets Harold Anderson Marshall Huntington W. Va Thundering Herd Dayton Basbate Janeala STS Eye Cn Ewa Cincinnati Bearcats Queen City Georgetown Wooster Mount Union Ohio Northern Baldwin Wallace Wittenberg Otterbein Capital and Wooster de Sales Assumption Illinois Ohio State Bowling Green Baldwin-Wallace Westminster Youngstown Bluffton Wilberforce Giffin Cedarville Heidelberg Akron Western Reserve Ohio U Defiance Tiffin Capital Oberlin Denison Baldwin- Wallace John Carroll Miami Ohio Wesleyan Hiram Kenyon Muskingum Kent State Wilmington Bowing Green Albion Rochester Fenn

McArthur Defeats Wilkesville 28 23 In County Battle

In their first game after the holidays McArthur beat Wilkesville 28 to 23 on home floor. McArthur led 9 2 after the first quarter 18 9 at halftime and 24 15 entering the final period. Thompson top scorer with eight points. Two McArthur players fouled out and Wilkesville also lost three players on fouls.

McArthur McArthur Generals Wilkesville Carmen Sberna Shayne Beckley Homer Wells Radcliff Strausbaugh Denny Thompson

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