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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1941

Page

7

Bobcats defeat Dayton for seventh win

Ohio University 62 Dayton 41 as the Bobcats take control early and lead 30 16 at halftime. Coach Dutch Trautwein uses two full teams for the road victory on Tuesday night with Louie Becker scoring 17 for the winners and Harold Wise's freshmen edging Dayton 50 40 in a preliminary.

Dayton Ohio University University of Dayton Flyers Bobcats Dutch Trautwein Harold Wise Bobcat University of Dayton Fresh Louie Becker Marietta High Ohio Ohio Wesleyan U.-Wesleyan Frankie Baumholtz Vern Deinzer Baumholtz Ti Baumholtz Dienzer Lalich Ott Ewe Noens Snyder Hosch F Miller Kinsley Keiter

Ames-Bern routs Chesterhill 41 to 29 in league clash

Ames-Bern defeated Chesterhill 41 29 after reserves fell 24 15 in the preliminary. The win highlights strong offense from Ames-Bern led by key players as the team dominates on home court.

Amesville Ames-Bern Chesterhill Harrisonvillle Scipio Bulldogs Waterloo J. C Jr. Wyatt Harmon Turner Ewart T. Bowman H. Strode Wee Eeene Trail D. Bowman M. Coleman McCurdy Eweee Nene Waterloo Kincade Giles Ames-Bern Ring Mathews Sco Nagle McPherson A Phillips Wee C. Wyatt Inman Jago Howard Ee Linscott Wwe Hull Waterloo Chesterhill Mace McNally Addis Frank R. Davis J. Davis

Ohio Teams Post 0.706 Victory Percentage for Major Sports

A year end tally shows six Ohio University major teams with 53 wins 22 losses and two ties in 77 games. Track led by Bill Herbert went 4 1 and earned the Buckeye College meet title. Other figures list football basketball swimming wrestling and more with final counts and a .706 team percentage.

Ohio University Tracksters Bill Herbert Buckeye College Delaware A. Ke Eae Diakabasons Cncass CNET Eaincnacieen

Scipio Wins Over Waterloo in New York Bout

Chilean welterweight Antonio Fernandez 151 outpoints Andre Jessurun 153 in New York in a South American title defense action. The fight set Scipio against Waterloo with a clear points victory.

Scipio Waterloo New York Antonio Fernandez Chile Andre Jessurun

Ohio Wrestlers Set to Face Akron University Wednesday

Ohio University wrestling aims for a second straight win at Ohio Gym on Wednesday night facing Akron University. The meet starts at 7 30 with lineup the same as against Case. Standouts include Akron's Bill Flusher and Andy Maluke challenging Bobcats Arnold Mason and Hjalmar Olson.

Ohio University Ohio Gym Bobcat Akron University Thor Olson Bobcats Case Akron Bill Flusher Andy Maluke Arnold Mason Hjalmar Olson Ohio Paul

Strikes to Spare in Bowling Splits and Techniques

Freddie Fischer explains key spare conversions for common splits including 6-7-10 and 5-6-7. He emphasizes line and pin positioning, advising the 6 pin shave toward the 10 and 7, or using the 5-6 pocket for the 5-6-7. A hook bowler needs precise control to shave pins, while a back-up ball helps with the 4-8-10 split.

Freddie Fischer Kegler

Breezing Along with Briezt

A pithy boxing and sports notes column mentions Tom Harmon's earnings, Billy Conn, Lou Nova, and Mike Jacobs in tangled match talks. It also notes Zivic's wager on Henry Armstrong, possible Yankee call ups, and coaching chatter from Wisconsin and Nebraska figures.

Eddie Brietz New York Tom Harmon Lou Nova Billy Conn Conn Lou Mike Jacobs Billy Nova Bucky Harris Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Henry Armstrong Armstrong

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Install Officers in Eagles Hall

Corning social notes report Catholic Ladies of Columbia meeting in the Eagles hall on Thursday evening. Officers installed include Ellen Maxwell president Margaret Souders vice president Emma Henseler treasurer Mary Rodgers monitor Mary Zita Marren recording secretary Mary Verfers financial secretary Bertha Brandt guard Rose Kessler index reporter Elizabeth Pearson Rose Kessler and Mary Lamity trustees. Gifts were presented to installing officer Bess Cook and outgoing president Ann Parsons.

Car Fire Near Hermey's Garage on N Valley St

A car owned by Fred Longstreth of Chapel Hill burst into flames near Hermey's garage on N Valley St Friday evening. Firemen were summoned to extinguish the blaze. The report also notes social gatherings at local homes including T N T club at Elsie Exenkemper's and First Methodist Church activities with a spaghetti supper planned for Feb 1.

Hermey N. Valley St Fred Longstreth Chapel Hill

Bucks Triumph Over Maroons In Big Ten Clash

Ohio State overwhelmed Chicago 67 to 38 to retain first place as third stringers saw action late. Dick Fisher led with 17 points while Captain Stampf topped Chicago with 16 as fouls felled Jorgenson and McLain. Northwestern and Indiana split, Purdue fell to Wisconsin in OT, and Iowa beat Minnesota to sit midpack. Illinois rolled past Michigan 47 to 41.

Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Bucks Chicago Wisconsin Madison Maroons Ohioans Dick Fisher Joe Stampf Roger Jorgenson Jack McLain Buckeye Stampff Northwestern Indiana Hoosiers Purdue Frosty Sprowl Don Blanken Badgers Iowa Minnesota Illinois Michigan

Athens City Basketball League Schedule Night

Tonight's schedule lists games at 7 7:45 and 8 30. Ohio State Journal faces Buckeye Cafeteria at seven with Athens Airways against Varsity Billiards. East Side Girls meet West Side Girls while Coca Cola Bottling plays Cable Cottage. Standard Oil meets High School Faculty and Pepsi Cole vs McBees.

Athens City Ohio State Journal Buckeye Athens Airways East Side Girls West Side Coca Cola Cable Cottage Standard Oil Pepsi-Cole Va McBees

College Basketball Scores Compiled From Recent Games

Ohio University defeated Dayton 62 41 while Ohio State beat Chicago 67 38 Illinois won 47 41 against Michigan Indiana 52 32 over Northwestern Wisconsin 48 42 over Purdue in overtime Iowa 41 34 over Minnesota Oklahoma 40 29 Nebraska Kansas 44 41 Iowa State Michigan State 23 22 Temple Alma 55 22 Albion 22.

Ohio U Dayton Ohio State Chicago Illinois Michigan Indiana Northwestern Wisconsin Purdue Iowa Minnesota Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas Iowa State Michigan State Temple Alma Albion

Christoforidis Beats Bettina for Light-Heavyweight Crown

Anton Christoforidis, from Greece, defeated Melio Bettina in a 15 round title bout in Cleveland to claim the light heavyweight crown. The NBA requires a defense against Gus Lesnevich within 60 days or appoint Christoforidis champion.

Cleveland National Boxing Association Anton Christoforidis Greece Melio Bettina Beacon N. Y N.B.A Gus Lesnevich New Jersey Lesnevich Christoforidis New York State Athletic Commission Billy Conn Bettina Jimmy Reeves Willie Paviovich Brooklyn Lou Parker Reeves Paviovich

Influenza Epidemic Shrinks Ohio High School Basketball Schedule

Ohio high school basketball faced a widespread flu outbreak last week erasing nearly 100 games. Despite cancellations, play featured upsets and strong individual performances led by Miamisburg and several top clubs in Class A and Class B.

Columbus Ohio Miamisburg Miami Valley Greenfield Akron Canton Township Trumbull Co Farmington Leavittsburg Minster Auglaize County Springfield Massillon Middletown Springfields Canton McKinley Massillon Tigers New Philadelphia East Liverpool New Philly New Carlisle Kings Co. ©. Walker Vinton Gallia County Agner Spring Valley Bob Buky) Lynn

Dodson Wins Golf Playoff at Oakland Open

Leonard Dodson born in the Ozarks from Springfield Missouri rose to win the Oakland $5,000 72 hole open tourney title posting 71 on Sequoyah course after a rain soaked day. He defeated Ben Hogan and Dutch Harrison in a triple tie playoff to claim $1,200.

Oakland Calif Leonard Dodson Ozarks Springfield Kansas City Dodson Sequoyah Ben Hogan E. J. “Dutch” Harrison

Point Rock Social Notes

Dr James Stansbury of Athens visited for professional business. West Virginia residents Mr and Mrs Peter Brown spent the weekend with the Wenigan and Hoffman families. W R Holcomb attended a Masonic meeting in Wilkesville. Mrs Freda Kennedy and son Ronald visited relatives. G A Radekin entertained the Dyesville Sunday School Class. Several youths spent Friday evening with Cummings cousins. Helen Brown stayed with the Cummings home. Harley Pickett Jr took students to Athens for a show. The infant daughter of Wayne and Mrs Turner of Dyesville was buried at Castor Cemetery. Mrs Carrie Bobo visited Wilkesville Garden Club.

Point Rock James Stansbury Athens Peter Brown West Virginia Garnet Wenigan Lauren Hoffman W. R. Holcomb Wilkesville Freda Kennedy Ronald W. M. Morris G. A. Radekin Dyesville Clare Stewart Gerald Starkey Clyde Morris Johnny Levis Donald Cone Clare Floyd Marie Cummings Helen Brown Cummings Harley Pickett, Jr Wayne Turner Castor Carrie Bobo

Westenberg defeats Jones in two falls at New Britain wrestling

Marvin Westenberg of Tacoma Washington defeated Marty Jones of Columbus Ohio in two falls out of three at the New Britain event.

New Britain Conn Marvin Westenberg Tacoma Wash Marty Jones Columbus

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