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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1942

Page

7

Athens Nelsonville clash eyed for record basketball crowd

Athens High hosts Nelsonville Greyhounds in a top SE league showdown with both teams undefeated. Sophomore Bob Mills helps Athens balance scoring alongside seniors while Nelsonville relies on Harry Westfall and guards Knight and Bosser. A pregame reserve bout tops the seven o'clock schedule as crowds are urged to arrive early for unreserved seating.

Athens High Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Harry Lackey McArthur Carl Campbell Athens Bob Mills Invaders Hounds Lackey Smoke” Hutchison Paul Maynard Bill Sprague John Finsterwald

Bobcats Aim to Even Series With Miami RedHawks

Ohio University honors a tough season as the Bobcats seek a fourth win by beating Miami in Athens. The team relies on zone defense and a forward duo of Harley Hosch and Fizz Miller, with Bill Ross stepping up scoring. A potential start for other starters to contribute more.

Miami Redskins Ohio Ohio University Bobcats Bill Trautwein Findlay College Dayton Dayton Flyers Invaders Harley Hosch Fizz Miller Hosch Miller Pete Lalich Johnny Born Bob Wren Charlie Fulks Bill Ross

Draw in Philadelphia match Dell vs Harkins ends even

In Philadelphia Carl Dell 147 of New York and Wickey Harkins 147 of Germantown Pa fought to an eight round draw. In Elizabeth N J Joe Baksi 207 of New York stopped Tommy Gill 185 of Roanoke Va in one round.

Philadelphia Carl Dell New York Wickey Harkins Germantown Elizabeth N. J Joe Baksi Tommy Gill Roanoke

Amateur mitt tournaments spark winter enthusiasm across Fullerton area

In New York Fullerton notes the surge of amateur baseball events as winter evenings glow with glove work. Dodgers consider Havana trip delays amid travel issues. Boudreau bulks up for next season. McCarthy sale sparks Giants Indians protest. night baseball debut at Des Moines momentarily noted. ABC reports prize money for bowling defense stamps. Barbaro awarded a courage trophy for Detroit promoter efforts.

New York Dodgers Havana Lou Boudreau Indianapolis Johnny McCarthy Giants Columbus Donie Bush Horace Stoneham Johnny Indians Des Moines A.B.C Congress Frank Barbaro Detroit

Ames-Bern Triumphs Over Chesterhill In 28-18 Victory

The Ames-Bern team defeated Chesterhill 28-18 on Chesterhill's floor after trailing 10-6 at halftime. A preliminary reserve game also saw Ames-Bern win 19-16.

Ames-Bern Chesterhill Ames- Bern Hall Coury Gordon Ramsey Wilson Arsity Ames-Bern Sohie Wolfe Cooley Mathews Coon F McPherson Lewis Inman Saneee Wane Rapp Jago En Williams Linscott Littler Balderson Coca Cola T W. Williams Ewart Ee Cole McCurdy Ee Jeffers McCurdy Ee Jeffers, F Wae Ee Eeenn Ee Gifford Ee McPherson, ¢ Eee Re D. Strode F. Williams G H. Strode Coleman Wiley Bowman Ewes Stauffer F Wee Ewer Ames Bern G Wood B. Quinn Waren Mason Chappelear Mayles Coury Craig Onsen R. Quinn Linscott Ee McBee Nelson McGlone B. Davis le Paa Whitacre Enn Nner Panda Eee Victory Bilr Frisby J . Cox

College and high school basketball scores roundup

Scores across regions include Franklin and Marshall 49 Ur sinus 40 in the East Georgia Tech trails Virginia Tech 25 to 28 while William and Mary leads Virginia 39 to 24 Georgetown NY 46 Kentucky Wesleyan 38 and Eastern Kentucky Teachers 55 Centre 52 hold two more line items in the Midwest Wooster 55 Kent State 34 Oklahoma A and M 41 Tulsa 17 Huntington 56 Anderson 26 West Texas Tech 34 New Mexico 30 Cincinnati Commercial 29 Cincinnati Mechanical 14 Loudonville 53 Perrysville 25 Lima South 38 Kenton 26.

South Alabama Georgia Tech Washington and Lee Virginia Tech William and Mary Virginia Georgetown Kentucky Wesleyan Eastern Kentucky Centre

Church of Christ Sunday schedule and rally announced

The Chauncey Sunday services list Gilbert Courtney Greens Run at 9 30 Chauncey at 10 30 Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge 9 30 Millfield 10 30 The parish is invited to join the young people’s rally at Chauncey at seven in the evening.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Greens Glaze Thompson Taylor Ridge Millfield

Corning Junction City Game Shifts to Saturday Night

Corning Junction City will face Corning High School at Junction City on Saturday night rather than Friday, as originally announced. The change affects scheduling for both teams and local fans.

Corning Junction City Corning High School

Golf Slightly Confused on Its Program

New York AP reports golf faces 1942 with no national open or amateur championships planned by the USGA and amateur bodies. The professional group will pick its 1942 tour date this summer on a course yet to be chosen while ball and rubber supplies are deemed sufficient for the season. The USGA shifts to war relief and defense fundraising despite canceling major tournaments.

New York APY United States Golf Association Joe Dey Association Alexander H. Findlay Philadelphia YMCA Chicago

Plains Victory Over Chauncey In Varsity And Reserve Games

The Plains defeated Chauncey 30 to 22 in the varsity game and won the preliminary reserve contest 12 to 6. The wins extended Plains teams' strong Tuesday performance.

the Plains Chauncey

Reverend Roy Hiett to Preach at Hast Millfield Mission Church

Rev Roy Hiett of Zanesville will preach Sunday January 18 at 2 pm at the Hast Millfield Mission Church as announced by church leaders.

Chauncey Roy Hiett Zanesville Hast Millfield Mission Church

The Ghost Team of Elmsdale High School

A Cincinnati Enquirer item claimed Little Elmsdale High School in Ohio won nine straight by 42-25 over Riley, led by Syd Rachel. Officials denied any Elmsdale exists in Ohio or Butler County, noting no Elmsdale, no Elmsdale Post Office, and no Riley team matching the report. The AP roundup omitted Elmsdale from its nine win list.

Columbus Butler County Cincinnati Enquirer Little Elmsdale Route 4 Middletown Riley Syd Rachel Rachel Joe Muhlenkamp Ohio H. R. Townsend Elmsdale High School State Department of Education C. H. Williams Williamsdale Reily Hanover Muhlenkamp Associated Press

Fearless Fritzie Zivic Battles Ray Robinson at Madison Square Garden

Fearless Fritzie Zivic prepares for a 12 round bout with Ray Robinson at Madison Square Garden. The bout tests whether Zivic can match the punch of the Harlem standout as he seeks a breakthrough to the big time.

New York Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Zivics Sock Ray Robinson Harlem Madison Square Garden Fritzie Zivic A.A.U

Bowling league results and college sports notes from multiple cities

L eage and Wilfried Reid of Buffalo finished second with a 69 in Athens City A bowling. Dayton coach Jim Carter reinstates Bill Kinsley and two others after admission of not doing his best. Golf pro Craig Wood mocks ghost championships as USGA cancels the National Open for wartime, citing past wins. Wooster defeats Kent State 55 to 34 in basketball with Dale Hudson scoring 18. Willie Hoppe loses to Art Rubin 50 to 39 in world three cushion billiards.

Dayton Bill Kinsley University of Dayton Jim Carter Carter KENT Wooster Kent State Dale Hudson Chicago Willie Hoppe Art Rubin Brooklyn Hoppe

Byron Nelson Leads Oakland Open Field in Second Round

Byron Nelson, a ten year contender never a winner, led the Oakland Open in the second round at Sequoyah with a 67 first round and a three under par start. Ben Hogan and three others trailed Nelson with 68s, including Mike De Massey Morro Bay Bill Nary Del Mar and Lawson Little of San Francisco.

Oakland Calif Byron Nelson California Toledo P.ga Sequoyah Nelson Ben Hogan Hogan Mike de Massey Morro Bay Bill Nary del Mar Lawson Little San Francisco

Youth Rally Planned by District 14 Churches in Chauncey

Young people from Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Washington and Hocking Counties will gather at Chauncey Church for a Sunday youth rally. About 100 reservations come from Nelsonville Glouster Mc Connellsville Beverly Athens Coal Run Bradford Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Millfield. The program includes fellowship, discussions on church leadership interracial relations missions and a design for tomorrow followed by a youth banquet and song service. The evening service features special music and a China film with local leaders assisting.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Athens Meigs Morgan Washington Hocking Chauncey Church Nelsonville Glouster McConnellsville Beverly Athens Coal Run Bradford Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Millfield Beth Courtney Catherine Courtney Presiding Frank Donaldson Gilbert Courtney J. E. Evans C. B. Tigner Don McMillan Middleport Delia Mae Vance Christine Brown Hocking Valley

Millfield Defeats Chauncey Sixth Grade In Close Basketball Game

Millfield Elementary beat Chauncey sixth graders 17 to 7 at Chauncey with Chauncey captain J Courtney scoring 6 for the losers and Millfield’s CHAUNCEY starter players listed. Refs and timers named. a rematch is set for Monday Feb 16 at 10 30 AM with coaches Victor Robinette and Ted Goodson.

Chauncey Millfield G Dickens B. Keish J. Courtney Scott B Moody B. Brooks J. Funk G. Williamson J. Stanley T. Reynolds Ted Goodson Victor Robinette Jack Ley John Earich Donald Roofe Neil Sweeney

Communion and sermon topics at The Plains Church

The Plains Church of the Nazarene observes Communion on Sunday with Rev. Frank Noel delivering the 10:45 a.m. sermon titled Till He Comes Again and an evening talk at 7 p.m. called Two Bindings. Mrs. Florence Noel leads the youth at 6:30 p.m. and Mrs. Carrie Channell oversees Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Special offerings will be presented.

Chauncey Plains Church of

Thor Olson's Wrestlers Set For OSU Challenge

Ohio University grapplers face a stern test at Columbus as they meet Ohio State, a powerhouse fresh from a 34 0 win over West Virginia. The lineup features sophomores Bruce Kesselring and Joe Stora in the 121 and 145 pound divisions, with Keith Wolf John Santchi Jim Bradfield and others forming the core for a stronger showing than last season.

Thor Olson Ohio State Ohio University Ohio State Grapplers Columbus Buckeyes West Virginia George Cheroke Army Bruce Kesselring Akron East Joe Stroa Shadyside Kesselring Stora Keith Wolf John Santehi Jim Bradfield Bucks Tony Montanero Dave Jones Lakewood Lloyd Beck Lancaster Leonard Communale Akron Bill Karnea Greenfield Lee Muller Millersburg Bob McCormack Wolf Santchi Bradfield

Burial Fund Members Must Pay or Report

Chauncey Local No. 358 burial fund members must pay dues or report every 30 days to continue benefits. Officials are George Bartlett president Otto Graham secretary and Ellis Covert treasurer. A note adds that cutting a cherry tree in an orchard was once a capital crime under 18th century English law.

Chauncey Chauncey Local No. 358 United Mine Workers Local 358 George Bartlett Otto Graham Ellis Covert

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By Ritter Collett Harry Westfall Nelsonville Boys Ous Carl Bruce Junior Johnson Tommy Bosser Jimmy Knight Knight By Mitch Fullerton Hugh Fullerton, JR Athens City Cage League Company B Victory Billiards Sohio McBee Hotel Berry Mt. Zion Pepsi Cola East Franklin and Marshall Ursinus Midwest Wooster Oklahoma A and M Tulsa Plains Victor Varsity the Plains Tinkham F Kail Wee Seccabcaveene Ose Morgan Luman G McGraner C.dals Hardman Sweeneereen Johnson Simmers East Cota Shamel Meth Batchelder F Allen Shafer Howard C.d.els McNabb Goodson Mitchell Pierce P. Ley Millfield Services Fritz Howell Fort Myers, Fla Eddie Williams Wendell Kay Buffalo Bill Gordon Chi Athens City L Eage Wilfried Reid Miami Beach Flat Craig Wood G.A Oklahoma City Wood Australia Logans Young Lloyd Ennewe Krissonernsee Vargo Westfall Eee Calvin Bolin Thomas Martin Trepp Eewee Dilley Reis Smiley Snacene Blind Eoweeene Betts Wonceeres Manning Seu Jeutter Co— McBride Smith Nena Ee Stewart Cokonougher Ormont Sweeney Oeee Dalton Cee Ward D. White the Plains Services Athens Co Cage League C. Wingett Frost Acowesenes Hawk Ee Mohmon Buchtel Clup Klinebriel Russell Fee Pincelli Wingett T. Wingett Brown Gshite Bobo Norton Alittle Parmiter T ' Hawk Tolliver LaFollette Orn En McGuire Snowden Hayden McDonald Albany Alvin Ark Radcliffe Cee Baughman White Peyton Jones Farley Wwe Sweeney Shade Hawk Ruth Burson Sonessene Grim Blackwood Sagare Burial Fund A. F. Jeutter Lancaster St Tweed Kyle Clifford
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