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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

7

Officials striped shirt eyed for scorekeeping standard

A Bowling Green observer notes officials may wear striped shirts to identify the official scorer at home games. He cites practices in Detroit, Kentucky, and Cincinnati and discusses standardization efforts led by Harold Anderson. He praises Ed Share's performance and critiques team foul shooting across the SEC.

Ivan Lake Bowling Green Falcons Lake Detroit Kentucky Cincinnati Harold Anderson National Coaches Association NCAA Ed Share Mac Otten Bobcat Upstate Harry Gordon Bob Johnson Gordon SEC Athletic Conference SEC Ohio

Ohio University sports brace for exam break schedule

After three weeks of feverish activity the Ohio University athletics pause for exams with basketball wrestling and swimming limited to one meet before the break. Wylie joins the hoop squad while Johnson is listed as injured and may miss the Bowling Green game. The Jayvees swimmers and wrestlers prepare to resume in two weeks with Kent State and Cincinnati clashes looming.

Ohio University Jayvee Thor Olson Frankie Szalay Trautwein Mark Wylie Wylie Bobcats Bob Johnson Bowling Green Johnson Ohio Matmen Akron Kent State Golden Flashes Wittenberg Cincinnati Queen City Jim Snyder Portsmouth Jayvees

Moose Triumph Over Panthers in Albany Game

Glouster Moose defeated the Albany Panthers 28 to 15 in a basketball clash led by 6-foot-5 center Henry who scored 13. Albany led 16-4 at halftime as lineups show Van Dyke and Guinther among key scorers. The report also includes annual financial statements for Alexander and Trimble townships with detailed receipts and balances.

Albany Henry Glouster Moose Albany Panthers Glouster Id. van Dyke Weet R. van Dyke Cthong Bhiow Polaio Haskins Hes Circe Merrie Guinther Williams Kempton Roman Carter Skinner

Pomeroy Five To Oppose Marietta

Pomeroy Merchants meet Marietta Chemicals of Cairo tonight at the local gym. Marietta, led by Bob Weedmier and Dale Bullas, defeated Pomeroy last year and is considered stronger this season. The double header includes a girls versus boys rule exhibition with several ex high school stars from Marietta and Pomeroy. First game at 7 15 p.m. and main attraction at 8 15 p.m.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Merchants Owens-Illinois Quint Charleston Cairo Chemicals Marietta Jim Stewart Bob Weedmier South Dakota Dale Bullas Ohio Northern U Bob Caskin Lou Becker Marietta High Howard Mills Jack Smith Les Utt Roger Radabaugh Cliff Harrison Gallipolis Chester Middleport Agines Bentz Louise Gilmore Ann Smith Lilla Bahr Evelyn Bahr Bette Lou Genheimer Opal Eichinger Maxine Hawk Betty Dean Dhnis Spencer Louise Glaze Betty Childs

Pomeroy Team Guests at Marshall West Liberty Game

Pomeroy High School varsity basketball led by Coach Herndon Wilks visited Huntington to watch Marshall College play West Liberty on the Marshall floor. Wilks, a former Marshall forward, uses Herd style. The Pomeroy squad was hosted by the college. Brutz to Retire.

Pomeroy Herndon Wilks Pomeroy High School Huntington W. Va Marshall College West Liberty Marshall Wilks Thundering Herd

Georgetown and others scoreline results from college games

Georgetown beat Scranton 61 to 31 and George Washington led Virginia 41 39 while Tennessee defeated Georgia 48 33. Marshall crushed West Liberty 94 44 and Citadel slipped past Newberry 60 49. Wake Forest edged Furman 53 52, Kentucky topped Michigan State 86 36, Mt. St. Mary’s beat Frostburg 56 37, Baylor won 58 46 over Texas Christian, Alabama 41 over Tulane 39, Purdue 66 63 after overtime, Wisconsin 45 44 over Northwestern, Butler 54 50 over Ohio State, Cincinnati 58 46 over Dayton, Wyoming 63 38 versus Denver, Ohio State B 52 32 over Butler B, S Dak State 61 41 NC State. Beloit 75 30 Chicago. Glouster High School Tomcats host Chauncey Dover High. reserves at 7:30 and varsity at 8:30.

Georgetown Scranton George Wash Virginia Tennessee Georgia Marshall West Liberty Citadel Newberry Wake Forest Furman Kentucky Michigan St Mt. St. Mary’s Frostburg Baylor Texas Christian Alabama Tulane Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Butler Ohio State Cincinnati Dayton Wyoming Denver S. Dak N.C Beloit Chicago

Logan Athens contest drives SEC race to Friday games

In the Southeastern Ohio Conference, Middleport leads with seven wins in eight after beating Jackson 57 37. Pomeroy and Athens vie for runner up as Gallipolis looms, while Logan hosts Athens in a pivotal rematch affecting the title chase. Nelsonville seeks a second SEC win against Wellston on Friday.

Logan Athens Middleport Gallipolis Wellston Pomeroy Nelsonville Jackson Yellow Jackets Panthers Jackets Yellow Jacket Blue Devils Lminus Charley Stack Logan Chieftains Racine High Bulldogs Chiefs Dick Coury Don Finsterwald Hounds Ironmen

Suchet Headwork Completes 73 Foot Shot for Utah

A 1939 Utah versus Idaho Southern play in Deseret Gymnasium saw center Merlin Ahlquist pass to Perry Wilson from near the foul line and the ball deflect off defender A into the basket for a 73 foot score. The shot is noted as Utah's longest and most unusual play.

Utah Ahlquist Idaho Southern Salt Lake Deseret Gymnasium Merlin Ahlquist Perry Wilson Wilson

Ohio Class B Boys Grow Ready For Postseason Races

Ohio Class B teams push toward county and district play with hot streaks from Frazersburg, Ottoville, Lucasville Valley, Eden and Farmer. Class A contenders include Canton McKinley, North College Hill, Salem and Upper Arlington as schedule tightens. TIA season cut short by scarlet fever. tourney slated Feb. 5-6 after health ban through Feb. 1.

Columbus Ohio Frazersburg Red Raiders Hopewell Muskingum Ottoville Lucasville Valley Scioto Hicksville Tigers Farmer High School Farmer Jewell Canton McKinley Bryan Salem North College Hill Cincinnati Upper Arlington McKinley Alliance Wyoming Youngstown Raven Delaware Willis Toledo Central Toledo Woodward Newcomerstown Uhrichsville Lockland Wayne Crispus Attucks Middletown Middies Trumbull County TIA

Markets Cincinnati Livestock Report

Hogs 2 000 barrows and gilts opening 75 higher good and choice 140 160 lbs 24.25 160 225 lbs 24.75 225 250 lbs 24.50 250 275 lbs 24.00 275 300 lbs 23.75 300 400 lbs 23.25 sows and stags 50 up bulk sows 17.50 18.50 stags 15.00 down. Cattle 1 000 calves 250 early slaughter cattle trade moderately active generally steady some improvement in demand but some interests decidedly bearish receipts mainly steers and heifers grading flow good downward and cows common downs. Early top 22.50 on handful strictly good 1120 lb steers several lots good 725 950 lb mixed steers and heifers 19.00 21.00 common and medium largely 13.50 17.00 canner and cutter cows 7.50 10.50 common and medium 10.50 12.50 few medium to 14.00 bulls to 16.50 bulk common and medium 13.50 15.50 dealers steady top 27.00 mostly common and medium grades 14.00 24.00 Sheep 450 early lamb and ewe trade fully steady several decks western brand locally fed medium to choice 90 Sh lambs 23.50 few native lambs 23.00 down odd slaughter ewes to 8.00 mostly 7.50 downward.

Cincinnati

Poultry and Butter Wholesale Grades List Across Items

A detailed catalog of egg and poultry grades including U S stamps for large eggs 50 and 47, medium 40 percent, small 36, and B 43. turkeys young hens 33 and toms 18. fowls, heavy 54 lbs and over 28. butter wholesale prints 64 and 56 percent. standards 1 and 238.

U. S

Keller family expresses thanks after death of Ellsworth Keller

Keller family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of Ellsworth Keller. Special thanks to Rev Dennis White's Funeral Home for music and pallbearers. Mrs C E Keller and children also share thanks. Diehl also expresses gratitude for cards and letters during illness.

Keller Ellsworth Keller Dennis White C. E. Keller

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