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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1941

Page

7

Athens High Bulldogs Roll Past Middleport Jackets 36 11

Athens High bulldogs overcame early rough spots to defeat Middleport Yellow Jackets 36 to 11. Poling Connell led inside scoring while Middleport’s reserves struggled with long range attempts. Athens used deep bench rotation and strong rebounding to control the game.

Bulldogs Nelsonville Middleport Bowen Gomer Yellow Jackets Bill Poling Buddy Connett Athens

West Virginia Cager Nears Scoring Mark

Ken Griffith forward for Alderson Broaddus College sits at 22.25 points per game after 12 games. A 22-point night against Salem would push him to surpass Hank Luisetti as college scoring champion if he reaches the 1,596-point mark.

Philippi W. Va Ken Griffith Alderson Broaddus College Salem Griffith Hank Luisetti Stanford Kenneth Griffith Little Baptist College Stanford Flash Alderson Broaddus Luisetti

Willie Hoppe Wins First Postillness Match in Billiards Championship

Willie Hoppe, returning from influenza and pneumonia, defeated Herb Peterson 50 to 15 in 32 innings in Chicago to begin his defense in the world three cushion title tourney. He showed the familiar skill after a brief recovery, though several leaders remain undefeated as the tournament advances toward February 12. He faces Ken Kenney next and must complete 16 more matches.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Hoppe Herb Peterson St. Louis Otto Reiselt Philadelia Allen Hall Jayzeman Vallejo Calif Jake Schaefer Cleveland Art Thurnbald Kenosha Wis Welker Cochran San Francisco Ken Kenney

Mexico Five Drops Defiance In Narrow Defeat

The University of Mexico basketball tour of Ohio ended with Defiance beating Mexico 59 to 54 after trailing late. Rio Grande routed Tiffin 54 to 34 with Jack Duncan scoring 28 for the victors. Tonight's schedule lists Cincinnati at Wilmington.

Associated Press Mexico Ohio University of Mexico United States Defiance Oberlin de Sales Toledo Rio Grande Tiffin Jack Duncan Cincinnati Wilmingtons

College and high school basketball results listed

College scores show Defiance 59 over Mexico 54 and Marshall 58 over Scranton 43 among others. High school results include Athens 36 over Middleport 11 and Akron South 52 over Dover 46 with many regional teams and scores across Ohio.

New Philadelphia Uhrichsville Akron South Dover Fremont Ross Fremont St. Joseph Cincinnati Purcell Walnut Hills University School Ohio Military Institute Hartwell Cincinnati Mechanical Glendale Reading Libbey Toledo Waite

WCTU Meeting In Syracuse With Local Attendees

Syracuse residents attend WCTU meeting at Mrs Henry Zeiher home with Miss Marcia Karr presiding. A Lillian Stevens program was presented by Mrs Ira Fleming. Several locals noted at events and illnesses including influenza relapse of David Flanagan.

Syracuse W.C.T.U Henry Zeiher Marcia Karr Lillian Stevens Ira Fleming Dana Hysell Charles Nease William Kelley Louise Taylor Charles Houdashelt Minersville William Houdashelt D. B. Williams Ben Quisenberry Herbert Stobart Thomas Edwards Herbert Parker Melvin Grimm H. L. Holter Belle Carleton van Johnson Marjorie Moore Charles Calkins Pomeroy Lawrence Sellers Columbus David Flanagan Ohio University David Duckler Joe Quisenberry Junction City Clarksburg Cr. J. Fleming Paul Thomas Gallipolis Royalmas George Henderson Servetas Hart Burlingham J. E. Carleton

Peden Sees New College Conference Forming

Ohio University athletic director Don Peden predicts a new college athletic conference to replace the Buckeye League. He cites Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Akron Dayton and Miami as potential members and says a unified league would ease schedules boost crowd interest and resist outside pressure. Peden expects George Gauthier of Ohio Wesleyan to initiate the process.

Cleveland Buckeye Don Peden Ohio University Peden Ohio Wesleyan Western Reserve Akron Dayton Miami George Gauthier

Jimmy Reeves Retires From Boxing On East Side

Cleveland boxers rise from amateur champion to top pro with 18 wins in 20 fights. A setback came when Mose Brown knocked Reeves out in Pittsburgh. He plans marriage and a possible comeback, while Boss Grossman notes Reeves is balancing love with boxing.

Jay Grossman Grossman Jimmy Reeves Jimmy Boss Worker Jimmy Rose Cleveland Columbus Chicago Pittsburgh Mose Brown Brown Reeves

Scott Dairy Beats Union Lunch in City League Clash

In the second half scuffle Scott Dairy avenged a Sunday loss by defeating Union Lunch twice Tuesday evening. P. Wolf starred with a 231 single and 598 total across the two games, while Gib Stephenson led the Lunch team with 211 and 572.

Glouster Scott Dairy Union P. Wolf Gib Stephenson Union Lunch R. Jauchius

Remig Uhrichsville Ties for Second in Class B Trap

In Eustis Florida P A Remig tied for second place in Class B during the opening event of the winter trapshoot yesterday. The Ohioan shot a 144 out of 450.

Eustis Fla P. A. Remig Uhrichsville

Breezing Along With Briezed? Not Specified

Eddie Brietz notes a shuffle in Baylor coaching as nine assistants leave to referee pro games. He mentions Joe Louis vs Red Burman and predicts five rounds, questions Joe’s condition. Also covers Currier Frick invited to curling, AL trades, Earl Reid’s 252 passes, tennis tours, and Max Baer’s finances.

Eddie Brietz New York Baylor Bushnell Superior Curling Club Superior Wis Ford C. Frick

Glouster Sewing Project Receives NYA Approval

Mayor Thomas Williams Sr. was informed that the NYA Sewing Center project for Glouster has been approved. Women ages 18 to 25 must report to the NYA office in Athens for certification with local hiring priority until the quota is filled. Applicants include high school graduates aged 17.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Wesley Miller NYA Athens Williams

City Basketball League Schedule

At 8 30 p m Pepsi Cola faces Mc Bees and Varsity Billiards meets Coca Cola Bottling. At 9 15 p m Athens Faculty plays Athens Airways and Buckeye Cafeteria takes on Standard Oil.

Pepsi-Cola McBees Coca Cola Bottling Athens Athens Airways Buckeye Standard Oil

Long Bottom Briefs from the week in town

Mrs. Garnet Morgan and Mrs. Irene Rinehart took their mother Bert German to Glendale Hospital for observation. Jackie Brooks returns home from Parkersburg Hospital. Fred Lewis remains critically ill. Denver Curtis moved to Columbus for work. New Boy Scout members joined. births reported at home of Bert Lowden. Yale band mocked in Yale Harvard game halftime spelling.

Long Bottom Garnet Morgan Moundsville W. Va Irene Rinehart Weirton Bert German Glendale Hospital German M. L. Brooks Jackie Parkersburg Denver Curtis Columbus Fred Lewis Boy Scouts Mary Hooper Wellsburg Eloise Fern Price Hazel Leota Massar Chester Leona Babcock Muskingum Sand and Gravel Co Ohio River Edward O'Connor Bert Lowden

Thea Chapter Holds Impressive O F S Ceremony in Glouster

Glouster Thea Chapter O F S conducted an elaborate ceremony with Alice McAfooes Keyes performing Star Divine That Led the Wise Man. District meeting plans for Feb. 6 at Pomeroy were discussed and refreshments were provided by Louise Gladden's committee.

Glouster Thea O.F.S Star Divine Wise Man Alice McAfooes Keyes Pomeroy John S. Blower Louise Gladden

Groups of Organized Workers Push for Uniforms in Welfare Aid

A meeting in Glouster's mayor office led by the All American Organization of Glouster and Willing Workers of Nelsonville to send resolutions to President Roosevelt and state officials. They demand Athens County be industrial, request government provision of uniform clothing and footwear, and leadership by Southard Six Call Draper Kasler.

Glouster All American Organization of Glouster Wiling Workers Nelsonville WPA Roosevelt Bricker John L. Southard Jacksonville Athens County Southard James FE. Six Lawrence Call Charles E. Six T. O. Draper William Kasler

Eagles District Meet Set in Jacksonville

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie hosts District No. 4 meeting in Jacksonville on Jan 31 at 8 p m with a review of the membership drive and the new Blue Ribbon Cleanup Campaign. A district initiation follows Feb 6 at 8 p m with ten Aeries including Marietta Pomeroy Logan Nelsonville Athens Shawnee Murray City Glouster and Jacksonville represented.

Glouster Jacksonville Aerue Order of Eagles C. H. Shirkey Conrad H. Mann Aerie Marietta Pomeroy Logan Nelsonville Athens Shawnee Murray City Jacksonville Virgil E. Davis Athens Aerie C. B. Hayman Frank Brown Pearl Brown

Goose Run Briefs

Miss Bernadine King visits brother in law and sister in Willis Grant area. Mr and Mrs Hod Gill host in Suny. Mrs Walter Anderson and Mrs Mary Shafer of Murray City visit. A revival meeting continues at Goose Run Church.

Goose Run Bernadine King Glouster Wesley Shaffer Willis Grant Near Millfield Hod Gill Suny Walter Anderson Mary Shafer Murray City

Recreation Center Adopts New Hours in Madison Street Building

Glouster William Wine fordner of the local Recreation Center announces a new schedule from 1 30 p m to 8 p m on Mondays replacing the former 11 a m to 5 p m slot. The change is approved by the Glouster Board of Education.

Glouster William Winefordner Madison St Glouster Board of Education

Ladies of Trimble Methodist Church Soup Luncheon

The Trimble Methodist Church hosts a soup luncheon on Thursday noon with serving starting at 11 a.m. at the church.

Glouster — Ladies of the Trimble Methodist Church

Red Burman Aims to Foil Louis in Madison Square Garden

Clare nce Red Burman of Baltimore studies boxing methods to defeat world champion Joe Louis. He believes facing Louis with new body attack could yield a surprise at their 15 round title bout Friday. Burman studied Louis fights and Dempsey Willard tapes hoping to exploit weaknesses.

New York Clarence Red) Burman Baltimore Joe Louis Red Madison Square Garden Louis Max Schmeling Bob Pastor Arturo Godoy Burman al McCoy Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Joe

J T Seniors Plan Commencement Activities

Mr. Lamborn photographed the J T senior class for individual and group presentation at Class Day. Donna Vaughn leads the class as president. Invitations are chosen and members plan projects to raise funds for commencement expenses.

Glouster Mr. Lamborn J.T Donna Vaughn

Native of Corning Dies in Columbus

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Roan 56 who died at 526 Lilley Ave after a brief illness will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Born in Corning she is survived by husband Thomas E. Roan three daughters and one son.

Columbus Mary Roan Lilley Ave Holy Rosary Church St. Joseph Corning Thomas E. Roan

Funeral services for Elsie Kasler held at Bishopville Church

Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bishopville Church of Christ for Elsie Jane Kasler nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Kasler of Glouster Rt 2. J A Goddard of Somerset will officiate. Burial follows in Maplewood.

Glouster Elsie Jane Kasler Millard Kasler Rt. 2 Bishopville Church of Christ J. A. Goddard Somerset Bishopville Church Maplewood

Indianapolis Heavyweight Dene Beats Davis In Bout

Johnny Dene of Indianapolis outboxed Benny Davis of Birmingham in a ten round heavyweight clash. Eddie O Leary of Wilkes Barre defeated Carpos Cuebas of Puerto Rico over eight rounds. Dominic Fianti of Reading won a six round decision against Andre Seriila of Panama.

Indianapolis Johnny Deneson Benny Davis Birmingham Ala White Plains N. Y Eddie O'Leary Wilkes-Barre Carpos Cuebas Puerto Rico Reading Dominic Fiantini Andre Seriila Panama

Reds Manager Bill McKechnie elected VP of ballplayers group

In Los Angeles Bill McKechnie manager of the Cincinnati Reds was chosen as first vice president of the Association of Professional Ballplayers of America. Hank Gowdy, Cincinnati coach, was named a director.

Los Angeles Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds Association of Professional Ballplayers of American Hank Gowdy Cincinnati

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