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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1949

Page

9

Oxford Bobcat Bits and Tips From a Two Day Trip

OU played better on the Miami floor but faded late as the Redskins rallied from 11 down to lose by 14. Miami's Schnackenberg and Brown struggled. both midyear graduates expected to join pro teams. Cincinnati rout described, Trautwein critiqued officiating. UC defense pressured OU with Laub and Dallmer key in press. Bearcats face roster changes and rely on Westerfeld and Richter to lead front line.

Oxford Miami Redskins Cincinnati Redskins Messrs Edwards Dean Sechnack Brown Butler Providence Steamrollers BBA Chicago Stags Bearcats Bobcats Jack Laub Dick Dallmer Uc’s Ralph Richter Bill Westerfeld al Rubenstein Westerfeld Dallmer

Miami Sport Defeats Bobcats 53 46

In Monday action the Miami team defeated the Bobcats 53 to 46. The report notes SEC standings and upcoming games across Gallia Athens Wellston Nelsonville Pomeroy Jackson Logan and Gallipolis with key shifts possible as top teams tilt for leadership.

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Redskine rally seals 53 46 win over Bobcats

Miami Redskine edged Ohio University 53 to 46 in a Mid-American Conference game. Miami led most of the second half after a midway flurry to offset an earlier OU rally. Bobcats' Johnson led OU with 14 points as Brown scored 17 for Miami and Schnackenberg 18, with fouls limiting key players.

Miami Paul Schnackenberg Bob Brown Brown Western Michigan Oxford Ohio University Redskins Bobcats Laos Cincinnati Bob Caps Aplees Skins Ohioans Miammi Robcats Fiat Redskine Ohle Bob Johnson Bob Dickey Johnson Schnackenberg Jamt Gene Kinsley Ohio Cata Charles Tiberghein Bill Dumont Secore Charles Stuckey Miamians Kinsley Phil McKown

NHL Scores From Multiple Matchups

Detroit defeats Montreal 8 to 2 New York blows out Toronto 4 to 0 Boston edges Chicago 3 to 1 Cleveland tops Hershey 6 to 5 Springfield routs Buffalo 7 to 0 Indianapolis defeats Philadelphia 7 to 1 Pittsburgh defeats New Haven 8 to 1 St Louis dominates Providence 9 to 2

Detroit Montreal New York Toronto Boston Chicago Cleveland Hershey Springfield Buffalo Indianapolis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New Haven St. Louis Providence

Glouster Pin Standings and Weekly Bowling Results

The Glouster Pin standings show Jam Bar leading at 35 16 with a .686 pace, followed by Ogg Motor Co and Hotel Bar. Upcoming games feature Hemsley vs Hotel Bar, Ogg Motor vs Wonder Bar, and Vernon Elect vs Jam Bar, with Jam Bar posting high team and individual scores.

W. L. Pet Ogg Motor Co Hotel Bar Wonder Bar Vernon Elect Hemsley Hotel Ar Ogg Motor S. Gyurko G. Thompson Reds Dodgers M. Hemsley F. Lantz S. Adams

Officials Listed For Meigs Tourney

POMEROY Burton Massie and Lowell Rapp of Athens named officials for the basketball tournament of five county high school teams at Middleport High School. Competition dates Feb 16 17 and 19 with both varsity and reserve teams. Participating schools include Rutland Chester Forest Ward Racine Tuppers Plains Harrisonville and Middleport as host under superintendent Lee McComas. DIMAGGIO HONORED MIAMI BEACH Fla Joe DiMaggio Yankee outfielder received the New York News Writers Sportsman of the Year trophy.

Pomeroy Burton Massie Lowell Rapp Athens Middleport Rutland Jim Vannari Chester Forest Ward Racine Charles Hayman Tuppers Plains Robert Gray Harrisonville Herbert Parker Lee McComas Dimaggio Miami Beach Fla Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee New York Snois Writers

Hialeah Opens 22nd Winter Meeting With Inaugural Handicap

Miami track Hialeah launches its 22nd winter meeting with 13 sprinters named to run in the $10,000 Inaugural Handicap first of about $300,000 in purse offerings during the 40 day meet.

Miami Fla Hialeah Race Course Florida

Albany Quint Tops Buchtel for Fifth Win in Athens County League

Albany quint posted its fifth win in seven starts by narrowing past Buchtel 43 to 32 in Athens County League action. Dick Wallace paced the Panthers with 22 points as Albany built leads 10-5 19-15 and 31-26 before sealing the win. Buchtel reserves won the opener 30-19, with Whitmore and McKnight scoring for the hosts.

Buchtel Albany Buchtel High Panthers Dick Wallace Peereth Tniiae Aed Ee Tewksbury Hartman Wallace McDaniel Bolin Vinson Hoover Rowan Wooten Whitmore McKnight Wagner Milligan STE Kasper and Phillips

Midweek and Weekend College and Area Basketball Schedule

A dense listing shows a balance of high school matchups across Ohio and surrounding areas with many Tuesday Wednesday and Friday games. Notable pairs include Middleport at Pomeroy Wahama at Racine and Ohio U versus Dayton at CU gym. The midweek and weekend slate also covers several conference and nonconference events nationwide.

Middleport Pomeroy Wahama Racine McArthur Vinton Rural Troy Waterloo New Lexington Glouster Gallipolis Jackson Athens Wellston Spencer Ravenswood Hamden Wilkesville Chauncey Murray City Zaleski Albany the Plains Carbon Hill Logan Nelsonville Rutland Trimble Racine Chester Rockbridge Taurelville Gibisonville S. Bloomingville Union Fur Oak Hill McArthur Hollister Buchter Ames Bern Shade Crooksville Pennsville Cincinnati Miami Butler Notre Dame Valparaiso West Michigan Texas Wesleyan Ohio U Dayton P.m

Marietta Defeats Rio Grande 67 62 In Tight Clash

Marietta College Pioneers built a lead through the second and third quarters to beat Rio Grande Red Men 67 to 62. Davis and Erwin each scored eight baskets. Rio Grande outscored Marietta 21 to 12 in the final frame but could not overcome the early advantage.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Marietta College Pioneers Davis Rio Grande Erwin Marietta

Beasley Keglers Ousted From Top in Ladies League

New faces moved into first place in the Ladies City League last week as Cornwell Jewelers and McKee Drugettes tied for top. Beasley Mathews slipped to second after losing three games to McBee No. 1 as Jewelers edged Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric. Miss Daniels led McBee No. 1 with a 388 set, while Mrs. Paul Lewid’s 435 series topped the losers. Betty Hayhurst’s 444 series boosted the Jewelers from third to near second. Mrs. Mildred Wagner led the vanquished Electrics with 440. Mildred Hall starred for the Drugettes with a 482 set and 183 game as they gained near top spot. Baker-Stauffer moved to fifth by blanking McBee No. 2 with Miss Jesse Mayhew’s 452 series and 178 line.

Cornwell Jewelers McKee Drugettes Beasley Mathews Beasleys McBee No The Jewelers Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Drugettes Miss Daniels Paul Lewid Betty Hayhurst Mildred Wagner Mildred Hall Baker-Stauffer McBee Jesse Mayhew

MA Quints In 6 Games This Week In MAC Circle

Mid American Conference week features six games with only two league contests. Cincinnati faces Miami Tuesday and Western Michigan Saturday while Butler’s win over Cincinnati tightens race. Western Michigan hosts Valparaiso, Ohio plays Dayton, and Western Reserve idle until Feb. 2. UC defeats Butler keeps sole first place amid a crowded standings chase.

Butler Cincinnati Bulldogs Indianapolis Bearcats John “Socko" Wiethe Butler Bulldogs Ohio Bobcats University of Dayton Oxford Miami Redskins Miami Kalamazoo Broncos Western Michigan Music Hall Texas Wesleyan Western Reserve Notre Dame South Bend Ohio U Valparaiso

Philly Writers Plan Honor for Boudreau

Philadelphia will host the 45th annual dinner of the Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association on January 31 with guests of honor Bill Veeck and Hank Greenberg. Lou Boudreau will receive the association's award as the outstanding athlete of 1948 for his role in the Indians' American League and World Series wins. more than 1000 attendees are expected.

Philadelphia Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Sporting Writers Association Veeck Greenberg Lou Boudreau

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