Ohio Class B Sectional Play Sparks Title Chase
Ohio Class B and Class A teams enter sectional action this week after last week’s mass eliminations. Somerset falls in Perry County semi finals, while Xenia Central looms as a top Class A contender. 29 county blackout tests plan disruptions across 18 sites as IAC, Kent, Bowling Green and Athens host regionals on March 20 with state finals March 27 in Columbus.
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Columbus Auditorium
College Basketball Scores and High School Finals
Illinois routed Chicago 92 to 25 while Ohio State beat Iowa 53 to 46. Rio Grande defeated West Virginia 79 to 22 and 49 to Baldwin Wallace. Patterson Field topped Earlham 55 to 41 as Michigan bested Northwestern 53 to 41 and Purdue edged Indiana 41 to 38. Minnesota crushed Wisconsin 448 to 34. In high school finals Columbus St. Marys outscored Newark St. Francis 28 to 25 and Plainville beat Glendale 49 to 27.
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Mllinois
Chicago
Ohio State
Iowa
Rio Grande
West Virginia
Ordnance
State
Baldwin Wallace
Columbus St. Marys
Newark
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Hamilton County
Plainville
Glendale
Mlinois
Indiana
Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
Otto Graham
Buckeyes
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Senator Mead Would Cancel World Series
New York Democrat Senator Mead urged canceling the World Series and all star games to relieve strain on the transportation system. He spoke after informal talks with Buffalo baseball officials about keeping sports alive with minimal manpower drain. Mead said no official action has been taken and he has given his views to various inquirers.
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Washington
Mead
New York
Buffalo, N. Y
White House
Reds buy pitcher Leonard Bobeck from Birmingham
Cincinnati Reds announce the purchase of Leonard Bobeck, portside hurler, from Birmingham of the Southern Association. Bobeck won 15 games and lost four with Columbia, S C in 1941. He is married and father of one. More than 1,200,000 acres of Utah are covered by Walter.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Leonard Bobeck
Portside
Birmingham
Bobeck
Columbia
S. C
State of
Utah
Walter
Long Underwear Urged For St. Louis Cardinals
Columbus report says Dr. Harrison J. Weaver buys 144 union suits for the St. Louis Cardinals urging players to wear long underwear year round to win the pennant. He claims better comfort, fewer bruises, and steadier spirits will help the team prevail in spring training and beyond.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Harrison J
Doc) Weaver
Doc
Sam Breadon
Weaver
Cairo
Ill
Revenue from Perry County tax stamps falls behind prior year
Perry County reports sales tax stamp revenue totaling 5414.15 for the year to date, versus 6159.64 in the previous year. Weekly receipts reach 930.77, lagging 1005.69 last year. The court notes naturalizations for five people and repatriation for one. A deserter from the Army, Walter Leckrone, 40, of Junction City, surrendered details at the sheriff’s office. County officials allocate stone to township trustees and note a pending retirement. Divorce cases, property transfers, and farming land transactions populate the docket with multiple filings and court actions.
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New Lexington
Perry County
Walter R. Leckrone
Junction City
Hendrix Field
Sebring
Fla
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Andy Phillip’s 40 Leads Illinois Big Ten Clinch
Illinois closes the Big Ten season with an 92-25 rout of Chicago Maroons as Andy Phillip scores 40 points. Illinois had already secured the title. Indiana, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Wisconsin also posted losses in the final weekend.
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Champaign
Ti —m
Illinois
Andy Phillip
Dini
Chicago
Indiana
Hoosiers
Fullerton's Roundup: McDonald on Durocher, Bowlers, and Boxers
Army ousted Durocher, John McDonald predicts, as Washington seeks 1943 season tickets. Stanley Woodward applauds Johnny Greco for his clean punching and defeat of a rival in a zoot suit. Bozie Berger serves near Arlington as a military police officer while Pvt Max Baer trains at 22 California Nevada installations. Sep Palin pursues a twilight harness program at Cleveland's North Randall track, awaiting sponsor support.
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NEW York
John McDonald
Montreal
Durocher
Washington Redskins
Senators
Bozie Berger
Cleveland
Arlington
Max Baer
Sacramento
Calif
Air Depot Control Area Command
California
Nevada
Sep Palin
North Randall Track
Glouster Plans Blackout and Red Cross Drive
Glouster Civilian Defense Council schedules a blackout Thursday night March 4 with test signals at 1 and 1 15 pm. Sirens warn of approaching planes as residents are told to extinguish lights and pull shades. Frances Gibbs leads Red Cross drive with quota 2260 and a large volunteer lineup including Elizabeth Chute and Bessie Thompson.
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Glouster
Civilian Defense Council of
Ohio State Council of Defense
Council
Frances Gibbs
Red Cross
Agnes Clark
C.S.O
Elizabeth Chute
Bessie Thompson
D. Swart
Sarah Wolfe
Alberta Zimmer
Thomas Vaughan
Rolland Hoffman
Grace Ochs
Glenn McDonald
George Duncan
Belle Thompson
Flo Henry
Vernard Edwards
Carl Wright
Edna Embrey
Marcella Jonas
Ralph Hines
M. M. Bryson
Contribute To Fund For Red Cross
Jacksonville P T A met in the grade school building with Mrs Lucile Williams presiding. The group opened with America the Beautiful and the Lord's Prayer and voted a 5 contribution to the Red Cross drive. Guest speaker M M Brybon traced the American Flag history from 1777 to today and noted legends around the flag. A pot luck lunch followed, each member paying for their meal. proceeds go to the P T A treasury.
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Jacksonville
P.T.A
Lucile Williams
Red Cross
M. M. Bry- 80N
United States
P.T.A. Treasury
Go to Columbus To Make Home
Mrs Elmer Turner and family visited Colum bus where Mr Turner found work with Curtiss Wright and Mrs Turner joined OPA. Jo Ann works as bookkeeper in the State Office building and Jack expects to be called into service.
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Glouster
Elmer Turner
Jo Ann
Jack
Dave Cox
Columbus
Turners
Turner
Curtiss-Wright Company
O.P.A
Jacksonville Class Meets for Program
The Faithful Class of Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Sophina Householder’s home. Miss Anna Rasp led devotions. The program included readings by Mrs. Jessie Witen, Mrs. Clayton Roberts, and group singing of America with history by Mrs. Shirkey. The hostess won the mystery prize. Nine members attended and a salad course was served.
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Glouster
Jacksonville Methodist Sunday School
Sophina Householder
Anna Rasp
Jessie Withem
Clayton Roberts
America
E. C. Shirkey
Householder
Mrs Sayres in Hartman Hospital After Eye Operation
Mrs S C Sayres is in Hartman Hospital at Parkersburg after cataract surgery on her right eye Friday of last week. Mr Sayres visited Sunday and reports she is recovering satisfactorily. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 18.
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Trimble
S. C. Sayres
Hartman Hospital
Parkersburg
Mr. Sayres
Mrs. Sayres
Jud Skinner Receives Service Flag Gaffe Corrected
The Messenger notes a correction: "Jud Skinner" should be the name receiving a service flag from Congressman Thom A. Jenkins for having five sons in the armed forces. The error listed that it was Chris Skinner instead.
Property Transfers and Acreage in Various Townships
A summary of multiple land transfers including Pettet selling half interest in 20 acres in Pike Township to Frances and John Snell. Ellena and Denzi Leckrone selling 79 acres in Harrison to Lester F. and Blanche M. Wernert. Theodore C. Orr transferring 45 acres in Jackson Township to Grover L. Orr. Lillie D. Minor transferring 51 14 acres and 20.16 acres in Thorn Township to Raymond Shumaker and others. and a 2.79 acre parcel in Rehoboth.
Durocher Bound for Dodgers Role After Army Rejection
Leo Durocher was turned down by the Army for induction due to a perforated eardrum and will continue as manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The 37 year old said he felt 100 percent and planned to discuss other service options, then reported to Branch Rickey to resume his duties.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
NEW York
Leo
the Lip) Durocher
Brooklyn
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Big City
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Church Class Meeting
Glouster Mrs Echstenkamp hosted the Willing Workers class of the Jacksonville Methodist Church Sunday School on Friday evening. Officers led by Mrs Walter McCaskey conducted the program and a Telegram from Elmer Bradka thanked the group for a gift. A pot luck lunch followed as members caught up on weekend visits and local errands.
Giants Seek Babe Dahlgren Deal With Dodgers
New York Giants pursue a trade with Brooklyn for first baseman Babe Dahlgren. Dodgers president Branch Rickey confirms a definite nibble since last Friday. Dodgers manager Leo Durocher says Dahlgren is good but would trade him. Rickey hopes Durocher plays shortstop early, plans to add two infielders. He would claim Steve Mesner if Cincinnati waivers him again after Landis voided a prior deal.
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New York Giants
Brooklyn
Babe Dahlgren
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Dahlgren
Rickey
Durocher
Cincinnati
Steve Mesner
Mesner
K. M. Landis
Reds
Sacramento
Yankees Start Spring Training In St Petersburg
Fitchers Spurgeon Chandler and Johnny Murphy of the New York Yankees began spring workouts in St Petersburg Florida. They did a light brisk drill with Johnny Nee and reporters. Ailey Donald will join soon. Official camp opens March 15 at Asbury Park New Jersey.
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Spurgeon Chandler
Johnny Murphy
New York Yankees
Chandler
Murphy
Johnny Nee
Yankee
Ailey Donald
Asbury Park
N. J
New York Renaissance and Zollers to join Cleveland cage tourney
The New York Renaissance and Fort Wayne Zollers have accepted invitations to participate in the March 2021 professional basketball tournament at Cleveland Public Hall, both National League champions.
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Cleveland
New York
Fort Wayne
Ind
Zollers
Cleveland Public Hall
Willie James defeats Al Roberts in Rochester bout
Willie James of Niles, Ohio, won a five round decision over Al Roberts of Rochester in a light middleweight bout at the Elks Club amateur card in Rochester last night.
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Rochester
N. Y
Willie James
Niles
al Roberts
Elks Club
Local Red Cross Drive Names Jacksonville Aiders
Miss Mary McCann, chairman for Jacksonville area, appoints Arlene Davis, Wahneta Echstenkamper, Flgence Meeks, and Lucile Williams to solicit funds for the Red Cross war roll call drive.
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Jacksonville
Mary McCann
Red Cross
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