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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

10

Carbon Hill Bulldogs Top Raiders In County Hoops

Carbon Hill wrested a 51 41 home victory over Rockbridge after trailing 21 15 at halftime. Bob Dane led with 21 points as Carbon Hill edged the Raiders, snapping their first Hocking County League loss.

Carbon Hill Carbon Hill High Bulldogs Rockbridge Hocking Raiders Bulldogs Bob Dane Carbon Hill G. F. Pts Cameron Johnson Jie Dane Seis Bis Bi Metheney Hardy Spipasiomannt Gage T. Dane Uwucwe Keuonwke ROCKBRIDGE_ G. F Drenning Roop Mathias Pittman Wiant and Fricker

Bobcats Fall to Ohio Wesleyan 52 44 in Leaky Shooting

Ohio Wesleyan pulled away in the second half to defeat Ohio University 52 to 44 as the Bobcats endured a 14 for 79 shooting night. Jud Millhon led Wesleyan with 10 points in the second half and Chuck Buttermore added nine. Renner led OU with 10 points while Johnson and Kinsley had nine each.

Delaware Ohio University Dutch Trautwein Bobcat Gribblers Ohio Wesleyan Bishops Bobcat Quints Bobcats Athens Brickbats Wesleyan Bishop Bishops Ohio Herb Pollock Jud Millon Millon Chuck Bultermore Millhon Bob Johnson Gene Kinsley Ohioans Chris Stefan Chuck Renner Bob Strimer Bishop Hend Renner Johnson Kinsley Ohlo U. &. F Busncimene Thoros Soc Coe Williams Fees Erie Bey Coca Stefan Ce Ncnneakie McKown Schumacher Gyurko Shreffler ESLEY G. F Femith Abevas Buttermore Moore W. Millhon Wombat Ooo Ope PRS Fee Ringo Gor Beasieucceain Ls Dea Ore Wiedle Parke Neds Paddington Ohio Kinsley Pollock Dickey Whyte Wesleyan Smith Wenzlau Meyer J. Molihon Hoskett Long Chieftains Ronnie Soliday Forest Borden Blues Borden Gallipolis Logan Soliday Chiefs

Panthers Break Loss Streak With 49 29 Victory

Pomeroy High Panthers end aLong skid by defeating Jackson Tronmen 49 29 behind Bob Barnitz 21 points. Athens High Bulldogs beat Nelsonville Greyhounds 65 34 as Staneart Henderson score for the win and Tye nets 19 for Nelsonville. Barnitz leads Panthers in balanced scoring while Athens shoots 60 percent.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High Athens High Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds AHL Athens Greyhounds Bulldogs Bob Staneart Sam Henderson Clarence “Whitey Tye Nelsonville Henderson Lowell Cole Fred Stehr Pes Jackson Mungvon Beoges Fois Stiles Downey Crabtree Smith Jones Betzing Barnitz Joachim Dallas Werry Daniels

Cage Games Highlight Small Town Rivalry Scores

Athens built a big first half lead and held on for a 50-34 win as McDaniels and Tye led scoring. Nelsonville rallied late with Tyo scoring four field goals in the final period while Athens reserves defeated the Hounds 25-18.

Athens Paul McDaniels Tye Nelsonville Tyo Hounds Gallipolis Rio Grande College Newark Agents Independents Newark Newt Oliver McDaniels Cope Annomncenane Newton Dex O Johnston Circle Bean Henderson Bavchg Piowgis Brent Staneart Cunningham R Carpenter Shafer Guthrie Crook Reichley Snelling Agonis Oliver Rio Rio Grande Cte Coc OS US Davie Zeman C Cuwacuu Ti Tauren Smviannl Carter Foe Waa Eileinet Newark Ga Mason Cccecusees Seine Fae Bae TS Campbell Esc Cance Nan Magne

St Louis Bombers Slow Mikan To Beat Lakers 64 59

The St Louis Bombers used targeted fouling to limit George Mikan to a handful of baskets, forcing a lone free throw and securing a 64 59 win over the Minneapolis Lakers. The piece notes strategic holding and a cautious approach by the Bombers.

St. Louis Bombers BBA George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers Lakers Mikan Bombers

Circleville Edges Chillicothe In High School Action

Local score roundup shows Circleville 55 over Chillicothe 42 amid a slate of district games. Notable results include Steubenville 54 over Weirton 46 and Canton South 68 over Dover 39 with other variances across Ohio and regional colleges.

High School Circleville Chillicothe Cinn, Elder Hughes Steubenville Weirton W. Va Steuben Central

Sistersville Plans Tri-State Basketball Tournament

The 16th annual Tri-State tournament will run March 23–26 in Sistersville high school gym. Invitational field limited to 16 teams from Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and D C. Cash awards of 100 for the winner and 50 for runner up.

Sistersville W. Va Roy C. Heinlein Walter E. Bradfield P. O. Box 102 Tri-State Orecollege Sistersville High School Ohio Valley Board Ohio Valley Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania District of Columbia Harry “Moe” Moore Moundsville

Wellston Bears Beat Middleport 34 27 In Final Period

Wellston Golden Rockets toppled Middleport High 34 to 27 here Tuesday night. Wellston trailed at periods but surged late as limitations included Illness sidelining star Bill Sprinkles and Richard Walters leaving on fouls. Clark and Reed sparked late scoring to seal the win.

Wellston Bears Wellston Middleport High Wellston Golden Rockets Rockets Jackets Richard Walters Wellstoin Bill Sprinkles Watters Ray Lucas Payne Bellamy Clark Reed Middleport Mantz Fey Wellston

Yorkville Star Scorers 65 Points In Big Win

Yorkville high guard Rhen Alessi poured in 65 points as Yorkville defeated Adena 93 to 59. He sank 25 field goals and 15 of 20 free throws, boosting his season total to 625 points and challenging a state scoring mark.

Martins Frerry Rhen Alessi Yorkville Adena Alessi

Northville Downs Wins 54 Day Harness Meet Approval

Detroit authorities grant Northville Downs a 54 day harness racing meet from August 1 to October 1. The track will operate under supervision of Racing Commissioner Frederick F. E. Harris.

Detroit Northville Downs Frederick FE. Harris

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