Athens Cagers Face Wellston Quintet Tonight
The Athens Bulldogs travel to face the Wellston Rockets in a home and away series closing game. Coach Harry Lackey seeks a fourth league win in five starts while managing a sick list and aiming to maintain form after a 47 25 victory at Wellston. The lineup likely includes Finsterwald Williams Connett Poling with Engh Y or Orland McPherson rotating.
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Athens Basketballers
Wellston Rockets
Bulldogs
Wellston
Athens
Middleport
Lackey
John Finsterwald
Tom Williams
Buddy Connett
Bill Poling
Jack Engh Y
Orland McPherson
M Bee Duckpin Bowling League Capsule
Peoria report notes Marion Asa of Bradley Tech leads his class scholastically while captaining the football team. Asa stands as the league gridder star and top student in his class at Bradley Tech.
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Peoria
Ill
Marion Asa
Bradley Tech
Tulsa May Sign Temple Mentor
Temple backfield coach Henry Frnka was the leading candidate for Tulsa University head football coach, though officials said no contract was signed. Frnka, noted for Greenville High School success, was in town but declined comment. Also, Toledo De Sales will replace Muskingum on Ohio Wesleyan's 1941 football schedule with a game set for Oct. 4.
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TULSA
Henry Frnka
Temple
Tulsa University
Frnka
Greenville (Tex
Ray Morrison
Temple University
Bishops Card DE Sales
Delaware
Toledo de Sales
Muskingum
Ohio Wesleyan University
George Gauthier
Denison to play John Carroll at Newark High on Jan 31
Denison University officials announced a basketball game against John Carroll University will be held in the Newark High School gymnasium on January 31.
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Newark
Denison
John Carroll
Newark High School
Fight Results Hammond Baltimore and New York bouts
Selman Martin of Chicago outpointed John Paychek of Des Moines in Hammond Indiana. Georgia Abrams of Washington defeated Jim Leto of Hartford Connecticut in Baltimore. Tony Martelliano of New York beat Maxie Berger of Montreal in New York City.
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Hammond
Ind
Selman Martin
Chicago
Johnnny Paychek
Des Moines
Baltimore
Georgia
Abrams
Washington
Jimmy Leto
Hartford
Conn
New York
Tony Martelliano
Maxie Berger
Montreal
College Basketball Scores From The Night
Toledo rallied to 43 against West Virginia University 35 Bluffton defeated Defiance 39 to 34 Rio Grande beat New River State 44 to 34 Michigan upended Minnesota 41 24 Town over Northwestern 52 41 Wisconsin edged Chicago 37 Notre Dame outlasted Syracuse 54 49 in overtime Kentucky topped Georgia Tech 47 37 Indiana State held off Western Kentucky 30 26 High School Wyoming beat Hartwell 27 21.
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Toledo
W. Va
Bluffton
Defiance
Rio Grande
New River State
Michigan
Minnesota
Town
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Chicago
Notre Dame
Syracuse
Kentucky
Georgia Tech
Indiana State
Western
Wyoming
Hartwell
Toledo Rockets crush WVU in 43 to 35 victory
Toledo University led by Capt. Marshall Carlson Bobby Gerber and Bart Quinn scored 40 of the Rockets points as they defeated West Virginia University 43 to 35. Bluffton beat Defiance 39 to 34 after a late rally. Rio Grande beat New River State 44 to 34. Muskingum Findlay game postponed to Feb 8 due to illness. Tonight’s schedule lists nine games across Ohio colleges.
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Toledo University
Ohio
Rocket Squad
West Virginia University
Defiance
Bluffton
Rio Grande
Ohio River
New River State
Montgomery
W. Va
Muskingum
Findlay
Ohio Northern
Denison
Capital
Ashland
Wittenberg
Ohio Wesleyan
Kent State
Mount Union
Dayton
Bradley
Ohio University
Cincinnati
Hiram
Wooster
Salem
Giffin
Taylor
Half of Reds Are in Fold
Five weeks before pitchers and catchers report, the world champion Reds signed almost half their 1941 roster. Centerfielder Mike McCormick and about six rookies completed the papers, bringing total signees to 17. New names include lefty twirlers Witt Guise and Bob Lagan, shortstop Gorton Del Savio, and outfielders Mike Delan Albert Dutch Mele and Frank Secory, with most having played for Birmingham or in other minor or major leagues last season.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Mike McCormick
Witt Guise
Columbia
S. C
Bob Lagan
Chicago Cubs
Detroit
Indianapolis
Gorton del Savio
Mike Delan
Albert “Dutch” Mele
Frank Secory
Secory
Beaumont
Birmingham
Don't throw away pins by refusing to attempt a split
Instructions on bowling form and etiquette from World All-Events Champion Freddie Fischer. Advice covers pacing, stance, avoiding interference, not looking at opponents too soon, relaxing, and maintaining sportsmanlike conduct. Also mentions Shade High School basketball schedule with games at Albany Waterloo and Zaleski.
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Freddie Fischer
Betty Grable
Shade High
Albany
Waterloo
Shade
Zaleski
Sportsmen Push to Restore Bob White Quail to Ohio Game List
The League of Ohio Sportsmen voted to recommend restoring the Bob White quail to the game list after years of hesitation. A quail shooting program in Southern and Southeastern Ohio is proposed, regulated by the conservation division. Officers were re elected M W Loudenback and named J W Orden Charles R Coler Sam K Werrick Tudo Wilson to key posts.
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Columbus
League of Ohio Sportsmen
Bob White
League
Conservation Division
Ohio
Division of Conservation and Natural Resources
Con
M. W. Loudenback
Sidney
J. W. Orden
Hayesville
Charles R. Coler
Cincinnati
Sam K. Werrick
Lancaster
Tudo Wilson
Breezing With Briez By Eddie Briez
Terse notes from Eddie Briez cover Ralph Kercheval’s Fort Robinson orders and Henry Armstrong’s share split with Eddie Mead. Also mentions Clark Shaughnessy declining All-Star coaching, Fritzie Zivic’s gambling haul, and oddball golf course antics. Plus North Dakota State students protest third term, Roy Hanson’s bench collapse, Dempsey and Ye-Ching in Miami.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Ralph Kercheval
Football Dodgers
Fort Robinson
Neb
Henry Armstrong
Eddie Mead
Clark Shaughnessy
Chicago Bears
Pittsburghers
Fritzie Zivic
Armstrong
North Dakota State
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers Club, Inc
Roy Hanson
Western Illinois
Quint
Iowa State
Ex Big Leaguer Lelivelt Dies After Heart Attack at Game
Former major leaguer Jack Lelivelt, who steered Seattle to two straight Pacific Coast League pennants, died after a heart attack at a basketball game. The 53 year old spent over 35 years in baseball and played for Washington, New York and Cleveland as a first baseman and outfielder.
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Seattle
Jack Lelivelt
Lelivelt
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Keller Talks Terms Today
Cleveland reports Bob Feller arrived by plane to sign his 1941 contract with the Cleveland Indians. The 22 year old pitcher is expected to earn about $30,000, making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball. Feller, in his sixth season with the Indians, previously earned an estimated $25,000 to $27,000 after a 27 win season.
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Cleveland
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Feller
van Meter, Ja
Boy Wonder
C. C. Slapnicka
The
Indians
Point Rock Social and Personal Mention
A Columbia School picture show drew fair attendance Thursday night. Illness affected Miss Carolyn Holcomb and Clayton Morris, out of school part of last week. The Pickett Jr. family’s young son also ill. Dexter visitors James Nicholson and family spent Sunday with her parents J. E. Radekin.
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Point Rock
Columbia School
Carolyn Holcomb
Clayton Morris
Harley Pickett
James Nicholson
Dexter
J. E. Radekin
Mattie Morris
Emma Wilson
Oda Caster
White Hall
Freda Kennedy
Ronald
Athens
Carl Shenefield
Charles Rife
Maryland
William Ogdin
Charles Ogdin
Clarence Ogdin
Neva Ogdin
Laura Pickett
Middleport
Ollie
Wrestling Results: Dusek Defeats Robertson in Two of Three
In Camden New Jersey Ernie Dusek weighing 207 pounds from Omaha defeated Yvon Robert of Toronto at 206 pounds in two of three falls. In Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University adds tennis and swimming to its major sports lineup.
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Camden
N. J
Ernie Dusek
Omaha
Yvon Robert
Toronto
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Committee
Sohio Team Defeats Glouster Tramps 235-26 in Platts
The Plains based Sohio team defeated the Glouster Tramps on Friday by a 235 to 26 score. Stilwell led the winners with 10 points and Mandrell scored 11.
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Platts Sohio
the Plains
Glouster Tramps
Stilwell
Mandrell
Plains CY Frog
Camcwansene
Savage Ener Ewe
Ccawsocunese
Coor Cccenesceevsenee Coley Wee Wee Neers
Guinther Owen
Walter McHarg
McArthur Men Bay Theater Changes Hands in Vinton
Wylie Minton and Ralph E. Smith have purchased the Vinton Theater, which celebrated its first birthday on December 23 and has had two prior owners. Previous owner Worthington Smith of Athens sold to Bruce Welch and J. E. Cox, and Ross Reed has managed since, with Minton serving as chief operator.
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Newton Secrest
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Leslie E. Foreman
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H. D. Chamberlain
McArthur Business and Professional Women's Club
Eagles Hall
Earl Brenning
W. J. Jones
Joan Herrold
Ohio State University
Claude Herrold
FE. A. Jenkins
Mary Pilcher
Elizabeth Beckley
Robert King
John Gill, Jr
Geraldine Wrightsel
L. W. Sprague
O. E. Vollenweider
Farmington Leads Ohio Class B Hoops With 13 straight wins
Farmington of Trumbull County atop Ohio high school basketball after a 13 game streak amid flu shutdowns. Dick Steward of Malta McConnelsville paced scoring with 45 points in a 90 29 win. Christein and brother Paul combined 54 points in a 64 20 victory for Champion.
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Licking County
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Morgan County
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Lank) Christein
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A. Simpson
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Dick Shrider
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Middletown
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Dover
Fremont Ross
Defiance
Springfield Township
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New
McNeill and Kovacs Meet in Florida Tennis Finals
Don McNeill of Oklahoma City and Frankie Kovacs of San Francisco reach the Florida State tournament finals in Orlando. McNeill beat Elwood Cooke 10-8 6-3 6-3, Kovacs defeated Jack Kramer 6-4 6-4 7-5.
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Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Kenyon
Ohio
Frankie Kovacs
San Francisco
McNeill
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Kovacs
Jack Kramer
Rolling College
Frank Guernsey
Ainst Kramer
Hal Surface
Kansas City
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Doris Hart
Miami
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M’bee Duckpin Bowling League
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Mneill
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N. Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Roo
Vrand
Omer Natoma
Deeriom
Oetain
Mational Bisthllers
Coer
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