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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1942

Page

13

Athens Bulldogs Meet Nelsonville Greyhounds In Big Nelsonville Showdown

Athens seeks its ninth win as the Bulldogs visit Nelsonville for a battle with the Greyhounds. Two referees will oversee the game at 8:30 with 7:30 opener for the reserves. Fans pack the Nelsonville gym as Athens aims to avenge a prior 46 28 defeat and stay atop the league standings.

Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Nelsonville Athens High Bulldogs Sion Athens Harry Lackey C. H. Jones Wellston Gar Griffith Gallipolis Upper Arlington High School

Gutteridge To Try Comeback With St Browns

ST. LOUIS TM Don Gutteridge the fleet-footed infielder who played for the Cardinals will seek another major league chance with the St. Louis Browns who purchased him from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League with an April 15 option if he fails to make good. Boots Hollingsworth another Sacramento pitcher was obtained on a similar basis by the Browns last week. Gutteridge broke in with the Cardinals in 1936 as a third baseman and was moved to short in 1938 but failed to adapt and was sent to Sacramento where he hit .309 last season.

ST. Louis Don Gutteridge St. Louis Cardinals St. Browns Browns Gutteridge Sacramento Pacific Coast League Cardinal Albert Boots) Hollingsworth Cardinals Rickey

Local College and High School Basketball Scores

University of Mexico defeated Bluffton 50 to 34 while Cincinnati beat Wilmington 57 to 38. Oxford Stewart led with 43 at high school. Ohio Military Institute beat Akron West 37 to 16. Other results include Clearview 42 over Oberlin 27 and Philo 25 over Glenford 22. Cleveland John Marshall 35 over 33 Cleveland South and Cathedral Latin 34 over 28 Central. East Tech 41 over John Adams 26. West Akron 34 defeated Berea 31. Georgetown 43 over Hamersville 31. Franklin 30 over Lebanon 20.

Oxford Stewart Ohio Military Institute Akron West Akron Hower Clearview Oberlin Felicity Williamsburg Philo Glenford Shawnee Junction City Cleveland John Marshall Cleveland South Cleveland Cathedral Latin Cleveland Central East Tech John Adams Cleveland West Berea Kingman Harveysburg Georgetown Hamersville Franklin Lebanon

Fullerton’s Sports Roundup Highlights Diverse Sports Notes

Jackie Conn, Billy's brother, starts a comeback at 19 with 198 pounds of muscle. Oregon colleges test crow’s nest officials behind backboards for game calls. John Mooney questions paying athletes in bonds. Marshall Wayne, Olympic diver, aims to Berlin from higher than 33 feet. Joe Guyon Jr. set to fly for the U S Navy. A gal wrestler labeled bustle-bound by the Washington Post. Eastern colleges may lack reserve football material next fall due to the war.

New York Jackie Conn Billy Jackie Oregon Marshall Wayne Berlin Joe Guyon, Jr U. Gridder Old Carlisle Star U. S. Navy The Washington Post Tommy Fitzgerald Louisville Courier-Journal Jack Troy Atlanta Constitution

Indians Boss Seeks Twilight Games Start Times

Alva Bradley wants seven twilight games and a 4 p m start for weekday games to aid workers and hopes daylight saving time lets starts at 6 30 pm while finishing before dark. He opposes more than two night games in Cleveland and expects AL owners in New York toLimit total at 14.

Cleveland Alva Bradley Indians New York St. Louis Washington Bradley

Lesnevich Finishes Training Secretly Before Bout

World light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich concluded a private final workout at Madison Square Garden ahead of the 10 round title defense against Bob Pastor. The session was closed to observers with the gym doors barred as Lesnevich completed seven rounds of sparring.

New York Gus Lesnevich Bob Pastor Madison Square Garden Lesnevich

Burr Oak Dam Project to be Presented February 23

A hearing on the Burr Oak Dam project will take place February 23 before the Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress. The Burr Oak Dam Association announced the date after talks with Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins and officials from the State Conservation Department. Attending officials pledged full cooperation for the presentation in Washington.

Washington Oral Daugherty Bateman Nelsonville C. E Handley Gordon

McBee and Pepsi Cola Lead Athens City Cage League Schedule

The Athens City Cage League publishes a full Thursday schedule at the High School Gym with matchups including McBee against Pepsi Cola Coca Cola against Mt Zion and Hotel Berry against Sohio plus many others. All games start at 6 45 or 7 45 unless a change is announced.

McBee Pepsi Cola Hotel Berry Coca Cola Sohio Company B V. Billiards Mt. Zion

Pleasant Valley Socials and Visits Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Ed Brooks hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Cora Brooks and C C McCoy from Albany plus Mrs Anna Powers of Athens. Eleven members attended a conservation meeting at the Brooks home with refreshments served by Mrs Brooks. Kate Brooks visited cousin Eva Jones in Fisher. Bessie Pugh spent Tuesday with daughter Vivian Coates.

Pleasant Valley Ed Brooks Cora Brooks Mike Charles Brooks Albany C. C. McCoy Anna Powers Athens Howard Brooks Brooks Kate Brooks Eva Jones Fisher Bessie Pugh Vivian Coates

Legion Auxiliary Urges Additional Red Cross Donations

Mrs. C. E. Haskins, chairman, asks uncontacted donors to call Saturday to contribute to the Trimble Red Cross drive.

Trimble C. E. Haskins American Legion Auxiliary Committee Red Cross

Sleuth Origin Traced to Early Slough Hounds

The term sleuth derives from sleuth hounds or slough hounds used to hunt criminals. These trailing dogs guided investigators by tracking scents, linking the word to early detective work and pursuit.

Violet Slay Weds Orla Fansler In Dayton Ceremony

Violet Slay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Slay, married Orla Fansler son of Mr and Mrs George Fansler of Greenville. The ceremony Saturday January 24 was officiated by Rev M Meddows with Mildred Quedwell maid of honor and Carol Fansler best man. The couple will reside at 46 Point View Ave Dayton Ohio.

Dayton Everett Slay Violet Orla Fansler George Fansler Greenville Mildred Quedwell Carol Fansler Kuntz Cafe Thelma Carol Glouster Louise Quidwell Albert Slay Charles Grubb

Bryson Recovering After Work Injury at White Cross

GLOUSTER. E. K. Bryson line man for the City board of public affairs is recovering after an operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus for a leg injury from a pole collapse. His parents Mr and Mrs M M Bryson returned after accompanying him to the hospital. Canada produced 244 4 ounces of platinum and similar metals more than half the world output in 1932.

Glouster E. K. Bryson City Board of Public Affairs White Cross Hospital Columbus M. M. Bryson Canada

Called to Lorain By Relative's Death

Dr and Mrs A A Baldwin went to Lorain Friday due to the death of Dr Baldwin's grandmother Mrs Margaret B Harvey age 90. Harvey's father was the engineer on the Lincoln inauguration train and on the train bearing his body to Springfield after the assassination.

Glouster A. A. Baldwin Lorain Baldwin Margaret B. Harvey

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

Mrs Francis McAllister hosted a contract club on Fairlawn Avenue with guests Miss Fay Lantz and Mrs. William Johnston Jr. and Mrs. Ernest Vernon. Prizes went to Mrs. Vernon and Mrs. Harold Cornwell, with second to Mrs. Shumway. several attendees shared refreshments. A Green Bellaire absence noted as illness prompts. A birthday surprise honored Mrs. Johnston with many gifts and refreshments for attendees from Glouster and nearby.

Bellaire Helen Green Glouster High School E. FE. Munden Miss Green

Kiwanis Club names new Defense Work Committee members

At a Kiwanis Club meeting in Hotel Gordon a Defense Work Committee was announced with Rev J A Thompson Minister C B Tigner Roger Kittle and Dan Kovach named to the panel. The Bulletin Brigade of the Church of Christ will meet Friday night at the church from 7 to 9 with light refreshments.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon J. A. Thompson Co. B. Tigner Roger Kittle Dan Kovach Defense Work Committee Kiwanis International Bulletin Brigade Church of Christ

Harridge Predicts Bright 1942 AL Baseball Year

President Will Harridge predicts a good season for the American League in 1942 with day night or twilight games. He believes close races plus night games and more Sunday doubleheaders will boost attendance and that out of town fans will still travel for big league baseball.

Chicago Will Harridge Harridge

Mexico Quint Tops Bluffton In Ohio Clash

The University of Mexico basketball team defeated Bluffton 50 to 34 after trailing 23 to 20 at halftime. The Mexicans next play De Sales in Toledo. In other action Cincinnati beat Wilmington 57 to 38, and Bowling Green hosts Heidelberg in an Ohio conference tilt.

Associated Press University of Mexico Ohio Bluffton de Sales Toledo Wilmington Cincinnati Bearcats Bowling Green Heidelberg

Business-Professional Women's Duckpin League

The rattle snake venom value is estimated at about 20 cents per lot according to scientists.

Business-Professional Women’s Duckpin League

Hogan Seeks to Break Snead Hold on Crosby Golf Event

Rancho Santa Fe California headline notes Ben Hogan aims to break Slammin Sam Snead’s monopoly on Bing Crosby’s Rancho Santa Fe golf tourney this weekend. Hogan, 135 pounds, targets the $800 first prize in a revamped $5,000 purse with nearly 300 players entering. The final rounds unfold Sunday as early rounds begin Saturday. Cincinnati brief adds Beau Brummel Ties edging Politechnico Girls 38 to 32 before 800 fans.

Rancho Santa FE Calif Ben Hogan Sam Snead Bing Crosby Hogan California Sam Cincinnati Beau Brummel Politechnico Girls Mexico City

Scribes Honor Great Hitters Of All Years In Boston Dinner

Boston writers honored 1941 greats Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams for historic feats. DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak and Williams .406 average were celebrated alongside tribute to Hugh Duffy’s .438 mark from 1894. Mulcahy and Newsome received special trophies as other honorees.

Scribes Boston Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Little Hugh Duffy Hugh Hugh Mulcahy Philadelphia Phillies DiMaggio Paul Shannon Jake Morse Williams Sox Duffy Heber Dick” Newsome Red Sox

Tribe promises help for Oss with Hollywood club

Oscar Vitt, former Cleveland Indians manager, now leading a Pacific Coast League club, says Chief Lou Boudreau at Cleveland has practically promised to send him a pitcher or two this spring.

Hollywood Oscar Vitt Cleveland Baseball Indians Tribe Vitt Lou Boudreau Cleveland

Conn Wins Narrow Over Turner in Dallas Bout

In Dallas Texas Billy Conn 183 pounds from Pittsburgh outpointed Jay D Turner 227% Dallas 10 rounds.

ST. Louis Billy Conn Pittsburgh Jay D. Turner Dallas Tex

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