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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

11

Bobcats Wrestlers Seek Mid American Crown

Ohio University hosts Indianapolis Athletic Club in a final home meet as high school standouts challenge the OU swimmers. Meantime the Bobcats fend off Kent State in wrestling, aiming to extend a top regular season and defend multiple titles at the Mid American Conference tournament.

Boncat Ohio U. Natatorium Rmermen Ohio Indianapolis Indiana Invaders Hoosier High Frank McKinney Pittsburgh Pirate McKinney Ohio State Yoshi Oyakawa Oyakawa Ron Rock Ohio University Kent Wills Gymnsium Ares Bobcat Ohio Grapplers Bobcats Steve Rude Tom Nevits

Hlini, Iowans Vie for Title

Illinois and Iowa meet for a potential Big Ten basketball championship at Iowa City on Saturday afternoon. The game is a tossup with national TV coverage by CBS at 3 p.m. EST. Both teams sit 11-1 in the Western Conference, with Indiana at Iowa and Illinois at Northwestern on Monday night.

Associated Press Ilinois Iowa Iowa City CBS Illinois Indiana Northwestern

Young Star Explains Use Of Big Bonus

Frank Baumann, an 18 year old pitching standout from St Louis High, drew bids from 16 major clubs in 1952 and chose the Boston Red Sox with an estimated 125000 signing figure. He says he invested by buying a home for his parents, buying a car, marrying, and placing much of the rest in the bank.

Sarasota Frank Baumann St Louis Boston Red Sox Red Sox Louisville Frank St. Louis

Big Ten wrestling crowns eyed at Northwestern meet

In Evanston Illinois a wide open battle looms as Minnesota Iowa Purdue and other contenders challenge Michigan for the Big Ten title. Seven of eight 1955 champions return to defend their crowns with Wisconsin heavyweight Bob Konovsky seeking his third straight title.

Evanston Ill Northwestern University Salurn Minnesota Iowois Purdue Michigan Wisconsin Bob Konovsky

Burke Cops Slim Lead In Baton Rouge Open

Burke, from Kinmesha Lake New York, held a slim lead after the opening round of the Baton Rouge Open golf tournament in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Several top players trailed with scores around 67, including Ned Funseth of Spokane and George Bayer of Chicago, while Harris Dee of Hartfordale and other amateurs contended in the early standings.

Burke Slim Baton Rouge Jackie Burke Kinmesha Lake N.Y Ba Pagal St Lou Ned Funseth Spokane Wath George Bayer Chi

Brave Hurler Arrives at 33

BRADENTON, Pia. Milwaukee Braves pitcher John Red Murff, age 33, becomes the oldest rookie in the majors after a $40,000 purchase. He quit late to baseball, turned pro at 28, and did not pitch until 21, rising from the minors to lead the Texas League in victories with a 1.99 ERA.

Bradenton Pia John Red) Murff Milwaukee Braves Braves Murff Dallas

White Sox rookie Joe Dahlke aims to be a relief specialist

In Tampa rookie right-hander Joe Dahlke says he does not want a starting role and aims to carve a niche as a relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Manager Marty Marion backs his chances, noting Dahlke could win 19 games with a 14 loss ceiling and highlighting his homerless 117 innings pitched with 42 walks.

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Intoxication leads in Selounville court for February cases

Police Chief James reports February court totals in Selounville show 25 cases with intoxication leading offenses. Ten drug or alcohol related, six unsafe operations, two each for intoxicated driving, speeding, and driving without a license, plus single counts of highway robbery, motor vehicle theft, and non-support. Six jailed, four to county jail, and six highway-patrol fines. Total collections $600.70 with $664.90 city share, $19.50 state auditor, $10 Athens County forfeit. City funds allocated $608.70 general, $85.50 city tort fund.

C Ity Athens County

Nelsonville DAR and Scout News from Logan and Nelsonville

On March 9 the Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the DAR meets in Logan with Governor Worthington at 7 pm after a dessert at 380 E Main St hosted by Regent Mrs Anthony Toerner. Miss Harriett Davis will speak on Navajo Indians and Mrs Lowell Burnelle on Approved Schools. Scout Crew 64 meets March 8 at 7 pm after volleyball games at the West School building.

Neloun Elizabeth Zane Dew The Daughters of the American Revolution Logan Governor Worthington Regent Anthony Toerner Main St Westminister House Harriett Davis Nelsonville Lowell Burnelle Glouster DAR Tamassee Arley Fisk Transportation Chairman Ight Explorer Scouts of Crew 64 Elks Lodge First Methodist Church West School

Musical comedy by Nelsonville Deanville Boys Club Friday

The Deanville Boys Club in Nelsonville will stage the musical comedy Anything Good Friday night in the Bach el High School auditorium. Tickets are sold at the door, club advisor Gene Edwards said. Orland Gandee, an Ohio Mining Co. engineer, broke his ankle Monday while surveying near Wolfe Hollow Mine and is staying at his mother Mrs Lewis Gandee’s home. Excess births over deaths produced a U S population increase of 2 570 000 in 1955 with immigrants adding about 250 000 more.

Nelsonville Deanville Bach ‘el High School Gene Edwards Orland Gan Dee Ohio Mining Co Wolfe Hollow Lewis Gan Dee Mill St U.S

Nelsonville Trade Board Names Soliciting Committee

The Nelsonville Board of Trade met in the City Building and named committees to solicit memberships and to prepare a brochure. A six member membership committee was chosen to draw up certificates and list prospective members for director contact. Members include P. R. Baird chair, Jack Oakley, Robert Butts, Chriss Wolfe Jr, Clyde Byers, and Mrs Ruthy Laugherty. Memberships will be $10 and industrial memberships $25. Checks to Nelsonville Board of Trade. send to Richard Anderson, secretary treasurer. The industrial committee will compile brochure material and a post office box was established for information receipt.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Richard Anderson Industrial Committee

Nelsonville church news and weekly schedule

Presbyterian and Methodist notices list Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with sermons on Till the Birds Cease To Sing and Christian Witness in Today's World. choir practice, youth groups, Lenten union services, and various church events at Deanville Asbury First Methodist Church Church of the Epiphany and Carbon Hill Methodist details including visiting speakers prayer meetings and district supervision notes.

Presbyterian — Sonn Laverne Daugherty Elsie Weaver Evans Deanville Chapel Episcopal Church Gene High School Lake Hope Forts Short J.A. Long Wesley Methodist Church Watkine St. Charles Hill Donald C. Fisher First Methodist Wente Ster Methodist Youth Fellowship Church of the Epiphany Episcopal William Paddock Kenneth Orwiler Carbon Hill Methodist Church Herbert Harris Carl Hickey

Friday and Saturday Show Start Times Noted

The listing indicates shows begin Friday at 6 45 and continue into the evening and Saturday from 1 20 PM. Details are partial but show times are 6 45 Friday and 1 20 Saturday.

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