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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

12

Chauncey Routs Hounds as Racine Tops Panthers 46 33

Racine's Purple Tornadoes defeated Pomeroy's Purple Panthers 46 to 33 at Pomeroy Junior High. McNickel and Fisher led Racine, scoring 8 and 11 respectively, while Leighton Boyd and Ronnie Smith missed action due to illness and injury. Panther losses included Gerry Pullins fouling out late, and Ted Scott suffering a leg injury.

Pomeroy Racine Purple Tornadoes Pomeroy Purple Panthers Pomeroy Junior High School Tornadoes McNickel and Fisher Panthers Gerry Pullins Ted Scott Scott Pomeroy GF Strain Raub Racine Bosbart Strimer Hamilton

Tupplers Plains Five Vanquishes Rutland

Tupplers Plains cagers remain atop the Big County League after an 83 to 31 home win over Rutland. Dick Spencer 20 points Virgil Spencer 10 led the attack with Keith Chaffee 11 and Jim Chaffee 11, Howard Spencer 14 also in double figures. Bill Wilford led Rutland with 9 points.

Tuppers Plains Tuppers Plains Cagers Rutland Plainsmen Virgil Spencer Tuppers Plaing Keith Jim Chaffee Howard Spencer Bill Wilford Meigs County D. Spencer Essness Caldwell V. Spencer Riggs Rice B. Nelson J. Harrison Bowen Schoonover Nee Een Ennrenews R. ‘Sayre I. Sayre

Rome Defeats Albany to Take Loop Lead

Rome defeated Albany 37 30 to claim first place in the Athens County League by a half game. The Rome team rallied in the second half behind a balanced attack, with Barnhart scoring ten points and Albany’s Davis leading visitors with nine.

Albany Rome

Devils Romp Over Scarlet In 2nd Half

Chauncey Blue Devils exploded in the second half to rout Nelsonville Greyhounds 93-65 at home. Led by Taylor Showalter and Bobo with 28, 22, and 20 points, Chauncey pulled away after a 39-30 halftime edge. Nelsonville’s Robinette and Hubbard led scoring with 14 and 13.

Nelsonville Chauncey Blue Devil Nelsonville Greyhounds Chauncey Blue Devils Lowell Cole The Greyhounds Frank Hartley Scarlets Jane ‘Taylor Showalter Bobo Robinette Hubbard Taylor Collins Hook Pack Hound F. Hubbard Ack I Keplar Heintont Werbene Bobo F O Ee Ceee Eeseneswneeee G One Lees OM Olbers Ne Eweneeee Bell Sites Tavan Senet Anan Aeeme

Early residents of Mason County Waggener District in West Virginia

A survey of notable early Mason County inhabitants includes Harvey Bailey a Mason ferryman and engineer. John Battrell a West Columbia merchant. John Behan a carpenter born in Meigs County. Dr Charles Cherrington a Civil War veteran. Archibald Gibson a salt maker and Civil War Union soldier. Peter Gress a German born merchant. James Hovey a justice of the peace. Samuel Nimrod Knight of Clifton. Lewis Lillch a German born Civil War veteran. Manley Mason an attorney with Union brothers. John Mees a German born mill owner. Oliver Phelps a former federal officer and state weights official. Rev Hiram Poling a Union soldier. William P Shank Clifton native and Union soldier. Joseph Shuler long Mason town marshal. Columbus Shrewsbury Clifton sheriff and Union veteran. Dr Hermann Stieren a 1830-born physician chemist. Powhattan Tully riverman. James Waddell Gallia County born with 103 years of life and a Rush steamer captain. Thomas Watkins English born merchant and Civil War helper. Charles Young Hartford mine operator first to use coal mining machinery in WV 1881.

Waggener Mason County West Virginia Harvey Bailey Mason Kanawha County W. Va Ireland John Battrell West Columbia Vicksburg John Behan Meigs County Ohio Peter Gress Germany Anne Reuther Pomeroy James Hovey Chester Cordelia Goff Anna Kautz John Mees Oliver Phelps Hiram Poling Lee William P. Shank Clifton Virginia Joseph Shuler Elizabeth Shott Wendell Shott Athens County Columbus Shrewsbury Hermann Stieren St. Louis Powhattan Tully Charleston Memphis Tenn James Waddell Gallia County America Scotland John Hancock Colonial Army Thomas Watkins England Charles Young Hartford John Young

Buchtel Nips Waterloo For 7th Win

Dick McDonald scored 14 points as Buchtel edged Waterloo 46 to 44 on Tuesday. The win kept Buchtel’s record at 7 and 4, with a tight contest throughout and a slim lead most of the evening.

Buchtel Waterloo Dick McDonald Bruns

Sports Writers Predict Grid De Emphasis 1952

New York sports writers foresee a return to saner levels in college sports in 1952. The Associated Press poll shows an overwhelming majority expect tighter control by the NCAA, less subsidizing, and reduced emphasis on winning at any cost, especially in football.

New York Associated Press

Tips for Bowlers Ninth of a Series

The article explains spot-bowling and pin-bowling techniques with Rangefinder dots on alleys to guide stance and release. It notes how to use dots at the start and near the foul line, plus darts 14 feet down the lane, to groove a consistent delivery and evaluate missteps by foot alignment at the foul line.

Bremen Five Nails Victory At McArthur

Bremen built a 29 point surge led by Paul Hockman who scored 25 in a 66 to 44 win over McArthur. Jim Ross and Nick Gil added 11 each as Bremen improves to 6-4. reserve game went to McArthur 59-29.

McArthur Bremen Paul Hockman Hockman Carroll Jim Ross Nick Gil Generals Little Generals I P Tngestt Ceee Armstrong BOD Bibers Isc SN Ta Lata Be P Soeur Ee Incciemace Mcrae Ff Ec Tripp E Ea Se Cn Cs CO Tren oUadsesce SB. I Boyd, Crooks

Crack at Title Sought By Rawlings Tonight

Luther Rawlings of Chicago, No 1 light weight contender, faces Enriques Bolanos of Phoenix in a 10 round World Lightweight Championship tune up at Chicago Stadium. Televised start time is 10 p.m. EST. Bennie Aldridge of New York End Yanks was part of the 880 relay winning team at the 1950 Drake Relays for Oklahoma A M.

Rawlings Chicago Enriques Bolanos Luther Rawlings Bolanos Phoenix Ariz Bennie Aldridge New York Oklahoma A & M

NFL Owners Open Three Day Meeting in New York

Club owners gather for the NFL annual meeting with key topics including the New York Yanks schedule dispute over World Series dates and a proposed seven-point touchdown to curb point spread gambling. Discussion will cover rules changes, college draft, and a government antitrust suit over TV restrictions. George Halas backs a round robin, Bert Bell weighs after touchdown conversions.

New York National Football League New York Yanks Ted Collins The Yanks Bert Bell Collins George Halas Chicago Bears Bell

Louis to Play in San Diego Open

Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis won PGA approval to play as an invited amateur in the San Diego Open. He becomes the first Negro to gain such approval, while Bill Spiller remains banned for lacking professional status and racial by law. Louis will be paired with Horton Smith and Leland Gibson in the opening trio.

San Diego Joe Louis Golf Association Louis Horton Smith PGA Smith Leland Gibson Kansas City Los Angeles Bill Spiller Spiller

Ce rallo wins 10-round decision in Flamingo Arena bout

Jimmy Ce rello the Hoboken middleweight defeats Jackie Burke Brownsville in a one sided 10 round decision before 114 fans at Flamingo Arena. In other fights Freddie Manns stops Carl Hunt Jer in 2 rounds in Akron Ohio.

Pittsburgh Jimmy Cerello Hoboken N. J Jackie Burke Brownsville Flamingo Arena Freddie Manns Carl Huntjer Akron

Funeral tributes shared for Mrs. Margaret Gorass in Columbus

Creola and Wellston residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Gorass in Columbus. The report also notes visits by Mrs. Dora Lady and Thelma to the Hewitts, and various social calls among the McManus Karns Griffith Potter and Lafferty families. Harold Lewitt visited Clum Crow.

Creola Sam Quick Lewis Quick McArthur Harry Ward Wellston Margaret Gorass Columbus Dora Lady Thelma Riley Hewitt Junior McManus Phillip Karns Jerry Griffith Robert Potter Hiram Lafferty Harold Lewitt Clum Crow

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Delivers Mixed Hogs Cattle and Poultry

Salable hogs 3000 opening sales largely 25 lower than bulk Tuesday. Hog prices ranged 18.75 to 19.00 for 225-250 lb. cows and sows down 13.25 to 15.25, feeders around 14. Cattle and calves slow with weak demand. steer and heifer yearlings mostly 22.00-31.00, beef cows 20.00-22.50. Sheep limited. lambs 25-30, ewes up to 14.00. Eggs 44-47% large, 40-42% extra large, butter prices steady, poultry prices mixed with fryers 32-38 and heavy hens 25-26.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S Ulb

Why Worry If Aflicted with Skin Disease

An advertisement urges readers to ask about V J O at Athens Pharmacy and to consult George for Glaxoplastic linoleum coating as a remedy, claiming it reduces need for waxing and scrubbing.

Athens George Uhlman

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