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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

8

Reds Set Dozen Sunday Bills In Cincinnati Schedule

The Reds list twelve Sunday home games at Crosley Field with opponents from St. Louis Chicago Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia and New York. Only July 4 features a holiday game with Pittsburgh as the attraction. Cincinnati sticks with 14 night games and a same 1949 roster as the team finished sixth in a photo finish with the Phillies.

Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Boston Brooklyn Crosley Field Philadelphia New York Reds

Drugettes Edge in City Bowling Standings Night

In a tight women’s City bowling league night, Drugettes stretched their lead to two games. Key scores: Mrs. Betty Hayhurst 22 set, Jessica Mayhew 442 set 182 game, Iva Adams 424 set, Pauli Lewis 168 game. Beasleyvs still two games back. McBee No.1 shut out Baker-Stauffer. Ralph Smeck’s 213 tops losing Ferry Sales.

Tekeorre Isok Betty Hayhurst McBee Beasys Iva Adarms Pauli Lewis Beasleyvs Jewelers Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Baker-Stauffer Jessica Mayhew Emma Knapp McBees CSOE Mildred Wagner Ralph Smeck

Windsor Seeks Open Date for Away Basketball Trip

Windsor High of Stockport seeks an away game on February 7 8 or 9. Contact Coach Heck Harkins at the school for details.

Windsor High Stockport Heck” Harkins

No Major Changes In SEO Scoring Leads Saxton Still

In the SEO scoring race Saxton of Logan and Borden of Gallipolis remain first and second as a new name, Bob Barnitz of Pomeroy, enters the top 10. Saxton outscored by a Borden free throw in a 51-47 Logan win while Staneart and Tyo push past 100 points.

Saxton Southeastern Ohio Bill Saxton Logan Forest Borden Gallipolis Borden Gallians Ruskie Bob Barnitz Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Jackson Dick Walters Bill Sprinkles Wellston Bob Staneart Athens Clarence “Whitey” Tye Nelsonville Bill Wood Ronnie Soliday Wood Staneart Tyo Jim Cope Walters Barnitz Sam Henderson

Pick Directors For Ball Club In Glouster

The Sunday Creek Valley team of the Hocking Valley League held a meeting in Glouster to elect a nine member board of directors: Ray White Joe Williams W A Sayre Lindsey Morrison Harry Colley C F Wallace Dr C F Patton Ed Harry and Pearl Brown. They will select officers and send representatives to the league meeting while outlining plans to finance equipment and the annual deposit. Uniforms for last season were provided by Dry Dock Coal Company.

Dry Dock Coal Company

White Falcons Race Past The Plains In 61 41 Win

Wahama High School's White Falcons sped to a 61 41 victory over The Plains as part of their 10th win in 13 games. Chuck Grimm and Billy Chattin scored 31 points for Wahama, while Chuck Novotni added 15 for the visitors. Final periods 14 10 21 35 29.

Mason City W. Va Wahama High Falcons Plains Chuck Grimm Billy Chattin Chuck Novotni McBee Company Buchtel Ich Pierce McBee New Straitsville Searles Verity Barich Bingman Hoffer Neutzling Romine Moore Graham Cherniak Russell

Albany Panthers Overcome Falcons in Narrow 40-28 Home Win

Albany High led by Elza Wood defeated Wilkesville Falcons 40 to 28 after a tight three quarters. Bob Tewksbury and Dick Wallace combined for 21 points while Don Schilling led Wilkesville with 13. Albany pulled away with a 19-point fourth quarter spree.

Albany Elza Wood Albany High Panthers Vinton County Wilkesville Falcons Wilkesville Panthers Falcons Bob Tewksbury Dick Wallace Don Schilling Albany G. F PAU Hs Wnemndoe Tewksbury BOD Wallace McDaniel Hartman Sub Teed Vinson Rowan Hoover Wooten G. F Oumene

Weekend Cage Card Promises Big Local Challenges

Friday matchups span Athens at Jackson Logan at Wellston Gallipolis at Pomeroy Middleport at Nelsonville and several others across Ohio. Saturday features Marietta Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Kent State Mount Union and more in a dense slate of college and high school level games.

Rarnitz Walters Ted Cunningham Don Flowers Middleport Don Payne Ray Lucas Wellston Bill Joe Johnson Gallipolis Keith Munyon Jackson Athens Logan Pomeroy Nelsonville Carbon Hill Murray City Gibisonville S. Bloomingville Union Furnace Laurelville Troy Ames-Bern Rome Buchtel Hollister Shade the Plains Waterloo Caldwell Glouster Pennsboro Ravenswood Rio Grande Wilkesville Capital Kenyon Ohio Wesleyan Marietta Wheaton Baldwin-Wallace Fenn Clarion

Rupp May Leave Kentucky for Pros

Buck Weaver of the Louisville Times reports Adolph Rupp may depart as Kentucky basketball coach for a richer pro job next season. Weaver says a move to New York or Boston is possible though denial is likely. Rupp’s teams have won conference titles NCAA and NIT championships and aided the 1948 Olympic victory.

Louisville Buck Weaver Louisville Times Adolph Rupp University of Kentucky Weaver Rupp New York Boston N.C.A.A United States

Sports writer Hoff dies at 32 in San Francisco

David Hoff, a former AP sports writer in Chicago and later manager of the United Press bureau in Monterey California, died in San Francisco after serving in World War II.

San Francisco David Hoff Associated Press Chicago United Press Bureau Monterey Calif

SET SHOTS AY UPS TOO

Colgate coach Karl Lawrence describes a pivot play led by Ernie Vandeweghe to create scoring chances. Six foot three star is supported by coordinated passing, screen actions, and moves to free a shooter for layups or passes. The sequence can be repeated to either side with balance. Next: Manhattan's fake post.

NEA Karl Lawrence Colgate Hamilton N. Y Ernie Vandewegheifth Vandeweghe Manhattan

Ames-Bern dominates Pennsville as McKinley scores 25

Ames-Bern High routed Morgan Countians 59-25 led by Jerry McKinley with 25 points. Eight A-B players scored as Coach Charles McAfee used 13 players. Pennsville's Hickeron topped Pennsville with 10 points and Pennsville Junior High beat Amesville 27-19 in the preliminary.

Amesville Jerry McKinley Pennsville High Ames-Bern Troy Coolville Charles McAfee Hickeron Pennsville Pennsville Junior High Rouanzion G. Maynard R. Maynard Hasom Socrie Ddatin Ca Haulin Jackson, Roberts G. McKinley J. McKinley Wong H. Brown Lee Tate Koker, Wolfe Hanson Armstrong

Toledo Seeks Mills Lesnevich for Bouts

Promoter Pat Thurkettle offered Freddie Mills $20,000 for a non-title bout here against the winner of Archie Moore and Bob Satterfield. He also wired $10,000 to Gus Lesnevich for a Toledo appearance against the Moore Satterfield winner.

Toledo Pat Thurkettle Freddie Mills Archie Moore Bob Satterfield Thurkettle Gus Lesnevich Moore-Satterfield

Golf pro named to succeed late Ogilvie at Beechmont

Beechmont Country Club in Cleveland announces Dick Shoemaker as head professional to take over after the death of Alex Ogilvie. Shoemaker steps into the leadership role at the club, guiding golf operations and member services.

Cleveland Beechmont Country Club Dick Shoemaker Alex Ogilvie

Bulldogs Host Butler versus Ohio University Clash

Butler Bulldogs enter the MAC confrontation with a strong run and a six man rotation led by O'Brien Barrowcliff Doyle Evans Shepherd and Maas aiming to beat Ohio Bobcats for the 10th time this season. Ohio counters with Kinsley Johnson Dickey McKown Renner Pollock Gyurko as they balance exams and a two game road swing to Butler and Dayton.

Ralph “Buckshot O’brien John Barrowcliff Jim Doyle Bob Evans Bill Shepherd Charley Maas Bulldogs Indiana Purdue Cincinnati Ohio Dutch Trautwein Gene Kinsley Bob Johnson Bob Dickey Phil McKown Chuck Renner Ohio Wesleyan Herb Pollock Gene Gyurko Indianapolis Miami Notre Dame Bobcats Butler Dayton Frosh Jerry Flynn Marietta

High School and College Scores Last Night

Enon beat Olive Branch 58 to 450 in a high school game while Cal. Twirs topped Slippery Rock 79 65. Wake Forest edged Duke 52 50 and Alabama defeated Auburn 39 37. New Orleans Loyola beat Louisiana Tech 49 44. Morehead State won 68 52 over Georgetown Kentucky. Michigan State 63 over Wayne 48. St Joseph Indiana 65 over Huntington 54. Cedarville 50 over Wilmington 46. Wilberforce 76 beat Lockbourne 64. PROA Providence 95 Baltimore 89. Philadelphia 102 New York 96. Oshkosh 66 Hammond 59. Syracuse 58 Moline 55. Dayton 60 Milwaukee 56.

Newark boxer Oma outpoints Lowry in Newark bout

New Jersey welterweight Lee Oma, 196, won a 10 round decision over Ted Lowry, 176, of New Bedford, Mass., in Newark. In Palm Beach, Henri Schillizzi, 124, from New York, outpointed Billy Lima, 121, of Havana, 16.

Newark Lee Oma Ted Lowry New Bedford Mass West Palm Beach Fla Henri Schillizzi New York Billy Lima Havana

Ice Hockey Scores in American League Action

In a tied showcase, St. Louis and Indianapolis finish 4-4 while New Haven defeats Buffalo 2-0 marking a high scoring draw and a shutout. The results reflect a competitive slate across the league with standout goaltending and goals from key players.

St. Louis Indinapolis New Haven Buffalo

Shade Edges Chester 45 42 in late rally

Shade defeats Chester 45 to 42 after a 24 17 halftime deficit. Junior Moore and Dan King sealed the win for Shade of Athens County as Carnahan led Chester with 21 points and top play.

Chester Bluebirds Junior Moore Dan King Athens County Carnahan FER ET Coliachercamnie Sinus Aacniniarthionim Ccotehshipiranainaetasans Ferro: AE Si Sicaica Tesnes Vnaticaies OIG Indems Vass Stairs Torbie Nsw Sin Cnn Hamilton

Columbus Grad Named Business Manager for Newark Yankees

Columbus South High School basketball star Carl H. Larsen, 36, was named business manager of the Newark Yankees of the Ohio Indiana Class D Baseball League. He succeeds Ellis Perkins, comes from Lubbock Texas, worked for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues in 1947, and was appointed by club president Harold Arnold.

Newark Carl H. Larsen Columbus South Newark Yankees Larsen Lubbock Texas Ellis Perkins Harold Arnold

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