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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1942

Page

7

Bobcats Hold Off Flyers 36 35 In Narrow Home Win

Ohio University over Dayton 36 35 as Bobcats fans witness a tense finish. Miller fouls out with six minutes left, Lalich seals the three point win, while Miller, Hosch and Born provide late scoring to secure the victory.

Bill Trautwein Ohio University Bobcats Dayton Ohio Red Findlay Marietta Flyers Fitz Miller Jim Carter Miller Jerry Westendorf Bobcat Don Claudepierre Flyer Pete Lalich Claudepierre Lalich Harley Hosch Johnny Born Charlie Fulks Bill Ross Hosch Aeen Ns Eae OS Ee Ccenagacoen Onodenaace Calabria Ccceoan0 Kavanaugh Rts Westendorf McCloskey Kinssey Swartzel van Dyke Linecott Swartz Heightland Shepard Douglas Seaman Terrius McLeod Roberts Varian Harrison Russell Roebuck Cochran Beckle Davis Garvin Lee Merchant Spencer Evans Holt Ballinger Hull Oe Ae

Wittenberg Narrowly Beats Ohio Northern in Ohio Conference

In Ada, Wittenberg edged Ohio Northern 48 to 47 as Woltjen sealed the win with a late free throw after a 30-19 half, marking the Lutherans second straight conference victory. Ohio Northern suffered its first loss in four league games.

Ohio Ohio University Bobcats Dayton University Wittenberg Ohio Northern Ada Woltjen Polar Bears Lutherans Marshall Toledo University Cincinnati Bearcats Rocket Bob Gerber Toledo Mount Union Heidelberg Tiffin Akron University Western Reserve Cleveland

Basketball Scores From Ohio and Nearby States

A compiled list of recent high school and college basketball results across Ohio and neighboring states. Notable scores include Ohio 36 Cincinnati 41, Ohio Northern 47, Vanderbilt 50 Sewanee 34, and North Carolina State 52 Clemson 36. The report notes farm club players and outfield service additions.

Vanderbilt Sewanee North Carolina State Clemson North Carolina Wake Forest High School Cincinnati Western Hills Cincinnati Automotive Walnut Hills Norwood Toledo Libbey Toledo Macmber Toledo Scott Toledo Deviliss Toledo Woodward Toledo Walle Toledo Central Catholic Jaumee Mansfield Ashland Dover New Philadelphia Oak Harbor Port Clinton Campbell Memorial Struthpers Youngstown Raven Niles Orange Solon Fairport Ashtabula Mayfield Independence Brecksville Richfield Geneva Conneaut Akron South Warren Hardig Ravenna Akron Buchtel Akron Central Cuyahoga Akron Jennings Twinsburg Ogden Reds Frank Baumholz Ohio U Columbia Earl Petit Frank Pawlik Syracuse

Unsung Free Throws Highlight Local Hoop Narrow Win

The report lists missed free throws by Miller and Hosch with 1 each and Kavanaugh leading with 3. Personal fouls show rising counts for Claudepierre and Kavanaugh among others, while officials Young and Fergus oversaw the game.

Miller Hosch Lalich Ross Kavanaugh Claudepierre Swartzel Born Westendorf McCloskey Kinsley Fulks

Langsville Socials Moved Residents and Illnesses

Langsville notices report Mr and Mrs Jack Bartham moved to William Ledlie farm and both are ill with mumps. Robert Miller from Fort Devens Mass visited his father Von Miller over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Clair Nelson and two sons visited Frank Braley and family at Derby. An infant of Mr and Mrs Jerry Farley was buried January 15 in Nelson Cemetery after a break in at Elza Brown’s house where about 50 hens were stolen.

Langsville Jack Bartham William Ledlie Robert Miller Fort Devens Mass von Miller Clair Nelson Frank Braley Derby Erry Farley Nelson Cemetery Elza Brown

Reds Go Into Camp With 11 Players Secured

Cincinnati Reds report 11 players already signed for spring training in Tampa Florida as pitchers Derringer Riddle Starr Thompson and McCormick along with Hemsley Sauer Lukon Kay Lakeman Lamanno and others are listed. Most are deferred due to dependents but the club expects more signings before camp opens.

Cincinnati Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Paul Derringer Elmer Riddle Ray Starr Gene Thompson Frank McCormick Rollie Hemsley Hank Sauer Eddie Lukon Ernie Kay al Lakeman Ray Lamanno Uncle Sam

Fullerton's Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

Joe Louis joins the Army and faces mornings with no boxing. Moffett Field Fliers and 12th Naval District share 10513.92 from Armistice Day game. NY racing commission costs 72220 dollars last year. Seton Hall fencing wins its 60th straight meet. Ziggy Sears III greets news by wire. Eastern hockey league clubs Washington Eagles and Atlantic City Sea Gulls due in blood bank game.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Joe Louis Moffett Field Calif 12Th Naval District New York State Racing Commission Seton Hall Ziggy Sears Ziggy Sears III Washington Eagles Atlantic City Sea Gulls Eastern Hockey League

Four Remain Undefeated In Billiard Championships

In Chicago AP report four leaders sit at two victories each in the world three cushion billiards tourney. Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Ralph Greenleaf and Joe Chamaco sit atop the field as Illinois rivals and visitors clash with Lookabaugh Reiselt Rubin and Fitzpatrick.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Hoppe Joe Chamaco Welker Cochran Ralph Greenleaf Greenleaf Chamaco Cochran Earl Lookabaugh Otto Reiselt Art Thurnblad John Fitzpatrick Los Angeles Reiselt Lokabaugh Art Rubin Brooklyn

Graham Retains Lead in Big Ten Scoring Race

Sophomore Otto Graham of Northwestern continues to pace individual basketball scorers with 65 points after Northwestern's game with Michigan. Johnny Kotz of Wisconsin is second with 61 while Purdue's Forrest Sprowl holds third with 51.

Chicago Otto Graham Northwestern Michigan Graham Johnny Kotz Wisconsin Purdue Forrest Sprowl

Hogan Wins Los Angeles Open Playoff Over Thomson

Benny Hogan edged Jimmy Thomson by one stroke in the 17th annual Los Angeles Open playoff at a 4000 strong gallery. Hogan closed with a birdie four on the 18th for a 72 and the $3500 first prize while Thomson collected $1700 for second.

Los Angeles Benny Hogan David Jimmy Thomson California Hoaean Talleh Sev SO EK Cvu Thomson Hogan Benny Jimmy

Ostrich Growth Surprises Hatchlings Size At Birth

The article notes that an ostrich chick is only as big as a chicken at hatching while fully grown birds can reach about 300 pounds, making the ostrich the largest bird.

Magnesium Exports Boost U.S. Vehicle Weight Savings

Through use of magnesium alloys, buses and trailers have been built in the United States with a dead weight saving of four to five tons per vehicle, highlighting material innovation for freight and passenger transport.

United States

Redmen Seek Fourth Straight Victory Over West Virginia State

Rio Grande College Redmen aim for a fourth win this season as they host the West Virginia State Yellow Jackets on their home floor. The teams previous meeting at Institute on December 19 ended in a Rio loss, and WVSU brings a stingy defense that has limited Rio to under 30 points per game in past meetings.

Rio Grande West Virginia Tech Rio Grande College Redmen Yellow Jackets West Virginia State Rio Institute Redmen

Soose loses to Bivins. plans Navy enlistment

Billy Soose was upset by Jim Bivins in a ten round light heavyweights bout in Cleveland before 8,066 fans. Soose, who had been named the NABO No. 1 challenger for Gus Lesnevich, may enlist in the Navy this Thursday, while promoter Bob Brickman saw no return fight for Soose. Jackie Wilson edged Quent Breese in another ten rounder.

Cleveland Billy Soose Farrell Jimmy Bivins Bob Brickman Bivins Soose Billy Joe Sediey Quentin Baby) Breese Breese

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