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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1946
Page
9
Ohio University Bobcats roll to a 50 to 29 victory over Marietta, extending their hot stretch to eight wins in eleven. Freshman Kinsley shines with seven points, while O'Brien leads with eight as the Bobcats pull away in the second half behind solid bench scoring.
Sports editor Ken Jones surveys summer prep baseball in Peoria led by Howard Tyler with local schools and firms backing. Two players signed by major leagues, Dick Weik for $20,000 with Washington and Red Timm with the Browns. Notes on Notre Dame recruiting Ray Corley, West Point football casualty End Ch de Grimenstein, and Ripley eyeing Elmer Corley. Also mentions Maryland student protests, old Olympic figures blacklisted, Illinois Whiz Kids, remaining season plans, Mississippi boxing drought, Muddy Ruel relocation, and Giants coach Steve Owen touting Fenimore and Wedemeyer.
Athens High Bulldogs defend home court to beat Gallipolis Blue Devils 26 to 18 securing a fifth SEC league victory. Early rifles see Rousey hit a field goal and Moore a free throw to start the scoring, with both teams trading baskets through a tight first half.
Ohio Crite Hospital 62 over Hiram 41 and Louisville 61 over Cincinnati 35. Ohio University 50 beat Marietta 29. Ohio Northern 54 over Bluffton 34. Baldwin Wallace 54 over Rent 37. Other games include Manhattan 63 over Brooklyn Poly 40. Long Island U 82 over American Airlines 41. Alabama 45 defeats Georgia 27. Notre Dame 69 over Marquette 67. Western Michigan College 43 over Percy Jones Hospital 41.
Mel Ott, starting his 21st season with the New York Giants and his fifth as manager, says he can handle right field for 75 to 190 games. He reports his injured knee is healed and hints he will play regularly unless others outperform him. Ott notes catcher Walker Cooper’s $175,000 acquisition should boost the club to first division status and add 15 to 20 victories to the pitching staff.
Glouster High School will sponsor a benefit program by Jessie Rae Taylor an impersonator with makeup in full attire. The show is set for Monday evening January 27 at eight o'clock in the high school auditorium.
An Athens man credits ERB-HELP with relief from after meal bloating gas and stomach acids. He says his bowels are regular for the first time in years and he can eat what he wants. The ad claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels and aid liver kidneys and promotes purchase at Athens Pharmacy and Betis Cut Rate in Nelsonville.
LAFAYETTE Ind Mel Taube takes over as Purdue head basketball coach succeeding Ward L Lambert who resigns after a 28 year run in which his teams won or shared 11 western conference titles Taube is named while Lambert remains professor of physical education and head coach of varsity baseball The Boilermakers stand seven wins and four defeats in conference play this season and 7 of 14 overall Judge Louis Goldstein has set March 11 as the Leo Durocher trial date for assaulting a fan at a night game last June 2.
The Athens County men's brotherhood will hold a special meeting at the Church of Christ in Athens on Thursday evening. Servicemen from the county will be honored guests with the program starting at 7:00 and dinner at 8:00. Discharged service men and those on furlough are invited to attend. Those from Glouster should report at 6:15 at the church for transportation to Athens.
Glouster notices report the marriage of Zane Kasler and Jane Baczmarga in a Jan 4 double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Joseph Skurski. Jane Baczmarga was maid of honor, Greg Baczmarga best man, with details on gowns and reception. The bride and groom will reside in Columbus where he works for Acmel Freight Company.
The Glouster Church of Christ Women’s Council hosted a 150 person banquet at the K P Hall to promote the Tar Hollow Tri State Service Camp in July. Out of town delegates from Columbus Cincinnati Zane Baton Middleport Parkersburg Baden City Erlanger Ey. Ferry New Marshfield and others attended with Rev C B Tigner master of ceremonies. Herbert Graham directed singing and sang solos while Rev Brown and Rev Harold Hossam spoke. Don C Hinkle spoke on the camp program and Bob Jones read a piece. Eileen Pough and Edwin Carpenter led banquet tickets and Myra Anderson Lucy White and Richard Jones assisted. Enrollment for the camp will open later in spring.
A fox hunt is organized in the Glouster area with a $2 bounty per gray fox killed. Hunters will meet at Glenn McDonald barber shop Thursday afternoon, then move in groups to cover designated territory. A second hunt in a different area is planned for the following Thursday.
Glouster High Tomcats lost to St Thomas on their home floor Friday night by 68 to 30. Arnold and Obrien led the visitors with 14 points each, Barry added 10, while Kurtzman topped Glouster with 11 and Brunton had 8. Reserves game score was 37 to 8.
Athens High School Bulldogs face Columbus Central High in a charity basketball game Saturday Feb 2. Proceeds fund an illuminated trophy case for the Athens High School Hallway. Columbus Central coached by Shadel Saunders, tied with Columbus West in city league. Tickets go on sale via team members or by calling 863.
Chauncey Church of Christ Men’s Bible Class to send 30 men to the Athens Christian Church for a 7 pm Brotherhood gathering with a banquet for invited servicemen. About 100 class members expected to bring 100 servicemen. Program runs 7 to 8 with a Gospel Hymn Sing led by Dr Floyd Faust of Columbus and his evening address after dinner. Clergy urge county classes to depart by 6 30.
Mrs Frances Earich of Millfield reports the death of Mrs Walter Ackley in Chicago on Jan 18. She was formerly May Moore, daughter of the late Elizabeth Moore, pioneer Millfield residents. Surviving are her husband Walter and a daughter, plus a sister Mrs Charles Hayes of Columbus. Funeral in Columbus Jan 21. Also announced is the birth of a son Arthur Herbert to Mr and Mrs Allen Boudinot of Millfield born Jan 14 or 18, grandson of Celia Boudinot.
Thor Olson, Ohio University's wrestling coach and athletic trainer, will lead a round table on physical therapy as applied to track at the Ohio Association of Track Coaches annual Track Clinic. The meeting is March 10 in the Physical Education Building at Ohio State University.
Chauncey and Dayton residents visit relatives and guests across Sand Ridge Millfield The Plains Orbiston and The Plains in a weekend social roundup Mrs Mary White Nellie White Mrs Evelyn Wilson and other families are noted as hosts and visitors in local gatherings
Chauncey W. Grounds former Chauncey resident and brother of the late Mrs. A. P. Figgins visited his niece Mrs. Mildred Pendergrass and family on Jacobs Ave Powwellton W V a. He came to see their son Charles Pendergrass who recently returned from service in the Pacific.
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