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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

7

Wahama rolls to 74 40 victory over Cheshire Bobcats

Wahama White Falcons extend West Virginia unbeaten streak to 11 with a 74 40 win over the Cheshire Bobcats on the local court. Center Jim Barton scores 20 to lead scoring while guards Johnny Kelly and forward Ken Smith add 16 and 15 respectively as Wahama pulls away early and cruises through the game.

Bill Hillard Mason Wahama West Virginia White Falcons Cheshire Bobcats Falcons Ralph Sayre Jim Barton Barton Johnny Kelly Ken Smith Smith Kelly Bul Thaxton Dart Sneath Ummlennver Ror Tarne Kelly Scally Tigles Eve van Marre Paugh Sprouse Aw H Risher Thaxton Little Coughenour Shuler Clark Ward Edmond Swisher Elahama Ard Hostutte Miller

Walcott Ordered To Defend Title In 15 Days In New York

Jersey Joe Walcott faces an ultimatum from New York State Athletic Commission chair Bob Christenberry. If Walcott does not defend the heavyweight title within 15 days against a legitimate challenger, the crown in New York will be declared without a wearer. Charles, undefeated Marciano named as top contenders, reaction mixed from Bocchicchio.

New York UPI Jersey Joe Walcott Jose Camden M. J Ezzard Charles Pittsburgh New York State Joe Bob Christenberry New York State Athletic Commission Christenberry Walcott Louisiana Commission National Boxing Association Louisiana Felix Bocchicchio Jersey Joe Bocchiccio Charles Rocky Marciano Brockton, Mass

Carter's Unimpressive Win Beats Booing Crowd

Philadelphia report says lightweight champion Jimmy Carter barely defeated Marin Triga in a 135 pound clash. The $9,398 gate brought little action while 3537 in attendance booed the dull fight. Commissioner Jonn Ox? Bdagrnsa urged fighters to pick up the pace after the fifth round.

Philadelphia Jimmy Carter Marin Triga Pennsylvania State Jonn Ox Bdagrnsa

Loop Seeking Sixth Member

Columbus news reports Frank WL Colley president of the Indiana League says he can form a new Class C baseball league next Sunday called the Midwestern. It would combine teams from the Class D and Class O leagues with potential members from Dayton Charleston Lima Marion Newark Springfield Munice Parkersburg and others. An organizational meeting may occur if at least six teams confirm participation.

Columbus Frank WL Colley Colley Moe Dayton Charleston W. Va Central Loop Lima Richmond Ind Marion Newark Springfield Flo Munice Parkersburg Ray

Reds Add Toledo Game To 1982 Spring Schedule

Cincinnati Reds announce an exhibition contest with Toledo Mudhens as the sole minor league opponent. The game will be played in Richmond Indiana on Thursday April 10 as part of the Reds 35 game spring training slate.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Toledo Reds Mudhens Richmond Ind

Athens Middleport clash highlights busy county hoops night

Ash ley Nuzum stars in a feature Athens Middleport game as Nelsonville returns Harudey to the Hounds lineup. The Athens County League schedules key matchups including Ames Bern Greenies against Rome Canaan and Rutland at the Rutland, with Plains Indians and several top scorers vying for position in SEC standings.

Meigs County Rutland Ravine Pomero Nelsonville Athens Middleport Hocking County Murray City Carbon Hill Bloomingyite Gullsonville Laurelville Union Furnace Perry County Corning New Straitsville Muskingum Valley Caldwell M&m Dresden New Concord New Lexington Crooksville Roseville Philo Athens County Shade Buchtel Carthage-Troy Trimble Albany Plains Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan McArthur Wellston Stockport Buckeye Chauncey Belpre Meirs Racine Chester Tuppers Plains Harrisonville Cranksville Waterloo Buchtel Shade Trov the Plains Wahama Pt. Pleasant Pennaboro Ravenswood Athens County League Ames-Bern Greenies Rome- Canaan Rome Tapan Albany Red Devils Tomiht Buchtel Bruins Tory Bruins Suzum Wellston Rockety Welllston Jackson Greyhounds Panthers Waterford Mercersville Marnsonville Wilton Dean Swingle Dave Fisher Jim Metzger Corning Fail Rockets Jerry Collins Straitsville Rairoaders Ronnie Smith Onane Pomeroy Jailipolis Ashley Nuzum Athens Collins Smith Pomeroy Cannon Logan Swingle McKean Gallipolis Bowers Fisher Metager Jackson - Morgan County Il Pet Denvertown Chesterhill de Pennsville Reinersy

Allensville Wins Title In Vinton County League

Allensville defeated Hamden 50 to 37 to clinch the Vinton County League title. Troy Bledsoe led the winners with 16 points while Bruce Nutt scored 14 for Hamden. Coach Herb Burson’s Bombers improve to 11-8 overall and 5-8 in league play, with a reserve league title also secured 39-27.

Allensvilleers Hamden Engineers Homie Troy Bledsoe Bruce Nutt Engineers Bombers Herb Burson Athens Wilton High School Wilkesville Little Bombers Detty Kinsel Hamden Allensville T. Bledsoe Ratcliff E. Henderson Stoneburner Det

Feller Urges Fans Not To Write Him Off Yet

Cleveland fans and baseball figures gathered for Bob Feller’s Man of the Year dinner as he urged patience before judging his career. He hopes to finish with Cleveland, aiming to pitch a fourth no hitter, win 300 games, and contribute to another Indians pennant. Tribe president Ellis Ryan voiced support for a role after pitching, while attendees included Tris Speaker, Billy Evans, and Rollie Hemsley.

Cleveland Bob Feller Baseball Writers Association Feller Indians Ellis Ryan Tribe Joe DiMaggio Tris Speaker Billy Evans Roger Speckinpaugh Bill Wamby Elmer Smith George Uhle Bob Rollie Hemsley Fetler Jim Hegan

Illini Top AP Poll With 11-0 Start Leads Nation

Illinois sits atop the weekly AP poll as the only unbeaten major team at 11-0. The Illini earned 25 first place votes and 860 points, edging Kansas with 17 first-place votes and 834 points. Kentucky remains third after a 96-51 rout of Georgia Tech, while Iowa stays fourth.

NEW York —.P Illinois Kansas Jayhawks Ulinois Kansas Ilinj Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky

Athens City League Pairings and Evening Matches

In Athens City League action Chevrolet faces Beasley Masons and American Legion meets McRee Company Ram Tennessee Gas challenges Easter Dairy. Smith Sinclair plays National Guard in the 7 p.m. slate.

Easter Dairy Pam Smith Sinclair National Guard, & P.m

Carter Pounds Trico In Non title Bout

Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter outboxed Mario Trico in a non title bout in New York. Bud Wallace outpointed Teddy Davis in Cincinnati, with each fight reported from the Associated Press coverage.

Associated Press Philadelphia Jimmy Carter New York Mario Trico Los Angeles Wallace Bud Snuth Cincinnati Teddy Red Top Davis

Cage Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Scores from college games include Holy Cross 69 over Canisius 38 and Kentucky 96 over Georgia Tech 31. Other results show Indiana 82 over Town 69, Oklahoma 47 over Missouri 45, Michigan State 50 over Wisconsin 39, and Northwestern 59 over Michigan 47. Defiance 64 over Hilldate Mich 69, and Dayton 8 over Kitty Hawks 7.

TRE Associated Press Canisius Holy Cross Boston College Dartmouth Indiana Town Oklahoma Missouri Michigan State Wisconsin Kin State Minnesota Northwestern Michigan Depaul Fort Sheridan Kentucky Georgia Tech Hilldate Mich Defiance Wilnington Dayton Kittyhawks

Lockman Signs New York Giants Contract for 1952

Whitey Lockman, key outfield-to-first base shift on the Giants pennant run, signs a 1952 contract for about 2290 dollars. Chase College star Austerman leaves after semester exams. Allan Allsine earns physical education degree at Lawrence University. Cleveland Indiana roster players not from Cleveland. Eddie Stanky now managing. John Marshall of the Yale swimming team was on Australia’s 1948 Olympic squad.

New York Whitey Lockman Giants Cincinnati Asterman Chase College Chase Austerman Allan An Allsine Boston Red Sox Sa Lawrence University Cleveland Indiana Cleveland Eddie Stanky St Louis Braves Dodgers Cubs John Marshall Yair

Notre Dame Basketball Freshman Star Prompts Campus Spotlight

In 1951 Sauon League teams played 99 more innings than the American circuit, while Notre Dame's tallest player was freshman Richard Heey from Yorktown Plains.

Notre Dame Richard Heey Ywrkite Plains

Towa Upsets Indiana OSU Edges Gophers

CHICAGO minus one. Center Chuck Arling of Iowa fouled out late as Indiana surged to lead but Iowa toppled the undefeated Hawkeyes 82 69. Ohio State edged Minnesota 59 58 on a drive in by Tom Williams with 10 seconds left. Paul Ebert scored 27 for Ohio. Michigan State beat Wisconsin 30 29. Northwestern defeated Michigan 57 45 at Ann Arbor.

Chicago Chuckarling Iowa Indiana Hawkeyes Illinois Ohio State Minnesota Tom Williams Buckeyes Paul Ebert Ohio Tallieg Michigan State Wisconsin East Lansing Northwestern Michigan Ann Arbor

Employed at Home Chaunces at Athens County Home

Mrs Jessie Fulton and her daughter Mrs Loretta Byers have recently taken employment at the Athens County Children's Home.

Chaunces Jessie Fulton Loretta. Byers Athens County Children's Home

Belpre Five Falls At Woodsfield In Narrow Loss

Woodfield High School defeated Belpre 56 to 49 at Woodsfield, extending Woodfield’s winning streak to 13 games. Belpre fought back from early deficits but could not overcome the Golden Eagles’ late surge led by Gaul and Tredway with double figure tallies.

Woodsfield Woondfield High School Belore Golden Eagles Sumner Mr. Ant Woodfield Man Bahr Teem Ruesis Mro Vielor Barr Marvene Gaul Lena Prinler Belpre Pullins Woodheld Barhina Gat Soar Ratr Cectin Gaul Wands Nee Ae Te Tanase Rache Iick Tirisa Rodney Gaul Pick Tredway Bob Brooksilly Golden Eagles Delbert Gau Dether Crumrines Reren Wath Ault Linnie Betty Puilins Rachel Taylor Récentis Bélore Luther Pariinwoof Adsfield Ridge Woodsfield Lenore Betank Chester

Committees Named At Church Veeting

The meeting listed several committee selections including Mrs Dan Tabren and Mr otly, with attendees like Nellie Hraakin and Kathryn Preston Wie Conkes. Other named participants included Vageimet Wes Opal Foti and John Dunlacy, reflecting a wide church involvement.

Chau McEhy Emery Cn Cara Tie Tavis Care Powag Nellie Hraakin Cote Dan Tabren Otly Flasd John Dunlacy Cars Rirookins

Junior High Cave Tourney Set for Logan

Event notes a cave tournament at Logan Junior High with unclear dates and times. Mentions a nine round series and references to locations, affiliations, and participants in fragmented form.

Logan

Martha Class Reports Work at Meeting

A local group session titled Martha Class Reports Work was held yesterday with several members present. The discussion centered on recent duties and the progress toward planned goals, noting attendance and participation by Elizabeth Raninet and others.

Chauncey Marthe Eetens Chatse Webe Elizabeth Raninet Owe Prourins Franres Watinen la Hart Vuela Yoward Mable Shaner Wilcox Nellie Russell Shier Carr

Chauncey Personals and Mr Jar runk dinner guests

Chauncey Personals and Mr Jar runk hosted a dinner gathering with Mary Paynter and Mrs Elizabeth Aethin Sapper. Mr and Mrs Columbus hosted the event along with Wr Sonn Papmiter of Athen. The couple spent the evening with their son and Maxine.

Jar’ Runk Mary ML. Paynter Izhter Annaethin Sapper Varn Columbus Wr Sonn Papmiter Athen Ceer Siindas Toplen Toostad Ellernoor Vistere

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Cheshire Bobcats Wee Bes Eorge Flikan National Basket All Association Consy Bastion Celltics Dick McGuire New York Knickerbocker Johnsville M.& Mat Rosecrans O. Wesleyan Offerhein Muskingum Capital Mavier Pelair B. Wallace Kent State Youngstown Mount Union Kenyon Northern Cedarville Georgetown Darton Central State Tiffin Wittenberg Otterbein Potomac State Steubenville W. Michigan U. Mount Union Hiram Akron Marietia Ashland Wovgster St. Bonaventure Witherforce Defance Inthane Tech Ontario B. Green Oakland Cit Rio Grande O. Northern Nasvier Freddie Butchinson Detroit Tiger Carter Loop Seeking Ashley -Nuzum Athens-Middleport Frank Harudey Hounds Vinton Vinton County League Zaleski Illini Athens City League Chevrolet Beasle Mathens Amerian Legion McRee Co Ram Lockman Towa OSU Graham Francis Gralla Beltane Lace Idanies Eduard Phos Glouster Myx Otte Graham Beltre Great East Gus Gratvar Racy Aphletis Pest Cayipolis Phope Fenoue Martha Cussins and Fearn Store N. Court Athens Aurer Pram Carbine AMR Crancecase Firestone Factory Gilbert Shannon Firestone Dealer W. Union St
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