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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1947

Page

2

Pomeroy Hounds Eliminated as OHIO IN CAGE Ends Round

First round play in Class A and B ends with two SEC teams knocked out. Pomeroy Panthers, led by Williams and Nagle, lose to Portsmouth East 31 points by the pair. Middleport Yellow Jackets fall to Glenford Horde as Har ry Surface and Bruce Bingham sit with fouls. Athens High remains lone SEC survivor, needing two wins to reach the diadem while Jake White is ruled ineligible for reaching age twenty.

Pomeroy Panthers SEC An. Wananl Mecmuni Ana Bill Lehew Charley Phil Ohlinger Lehew Logan Way Middleport Yellow Jackets Glenford Golden Horde Jackets Glenford Harry Surface Bruce Bingham Perry County Glen Mursey Athens High Hillsboro Washington Jake White Ohio Pennsylvania H. D. Emschler OHSAA White

Bobcats Honor Senior Duo in Final Home Showdown

Ken Walters and Bob Brandle, the senior stars of Ohio University, close their careers tonight as the Bobcats host the Butler Bulldogs at 8 oclock. Walters scored 15 in a 54 52 win over Western Reserve and Brandle anchors the defense alongside guard Harry Gordon.

Kenny Walters Bob Brandle Ohio University Bobcat Butler Bulldogs Walters Bobcats Western Reserve Brandle Chillicothe Harry Gordon Ohio Bob Dickey Bulldogs Lancaster Star Indianapolis Dickey Dutch Trautwein Butler Wayne Trautwein Dick Shrider Red Cats Mark Wylie Gordon Ralph “Buckshot” O'Brien Jerry Cranny John Barrowcliff Charley Maas Herod Toon Bobkittens

Officials Harold Rolph Vernin and Burgett praised for season

The writer lauds Harold Rolph Tom Vernin and Bob Burgett for officiating quality this year, though notes some foul-calling excesses in several games. Few coaches complained, largely from teams that advanced in the first round. Greenfield, which was forced to

Harold Rolph Tom Vernin Bob Burgett Greenfield

Cage Games Collegiate Matchups Across Five States

Michigan faces Ohio State and Indiana meets Purdue in Big Ten style at several campuses. Nonconference pairings include Findlay visiting Bowling Green and Detroit challenging Bradley. Cornell hosts Columbia while Dartmouth goes to Yale. College teams from Kenyon to Capital, Providence to Holy Cross, and Saint Mary’s to Santa Clara fill the schedule along with Virginia at VMI, Lawrence Tech at DePaul, and Richmond at Randolph-Macon.

Michigan Ohio State Indiana Purdue Findlay Bowling Green Detroit Bradley Cornell Columbia Dartmouth Yale Kenyon Capital Providence Holy Cross St. Mary’s Santa Clara Virginia VMI Lawrence Tech DePaul Richmond Rand-Macon

Midget Exhibition Benefits Ravenswood Community

Ravenswood hosts an Eastern Midgets show organized by Amos Yates to raise funds for new team jackets. The two hour event features razzle dazzle passing and split Midget teams plus a game against the local eighth graders who have only one prior loss this season to Ripley.

Ravenswood Amos Yates New Martinsville Ripley Guy Mullinex Ray Ritchie Kenneth Rowley John Eddie Leeson Bill Johnson John E. Woodyard Bill Carmichael Pete Carmichael Charles Crites Lucian Hughes Jack Neff

Bobcat squads to be feted after final game of season

Ohio University will honor its basketball teams at a 6:30 p.m. banquet in Howard Hall after tonight's 8 o'clock game with Butler to end a 23 game schedule. About 60 guests including President Dr. John C. Baker and Athletic Director Don C. Peden will attend.

Ohio University Butler Howard Hall John C. Baker Don C. Peden

Ames-Bern Tops Rio in Tourney Narrow win advances to semifinals

Ames-Bern cagers overcame Rio Grande 44 37 in the Class B sectional, rallying 17 points in the fourth quarter to erase a six point third period deficit. Jer ry McKinley led with 15 points and Cecil Bailey added 12 as Rio battled to the end. Crooksville defeated Rutland 62 35 in the other first round game as Don Morrison scored 19 for the Ceramics.

Logan Ames-Bern Crooksville Rutland Meigs County Athens County Buchtel Rio Grande Rio Jerry McKinley Athens Cecil Bailey Jim Karr Red Devils Balges Don Morrison Pob Feriks Lon Don Klouckadoo

Kramer to Stay Amateur in 1947

Jack Kramer, tennis ace from Los Angeles, plans to compete in major world championships in 1947 before quitting amateur ranks. He aims for the National Outdoor title, Wimbledon, and U S Davis Cup defense, then will support his growing Kramer family.

New York Jack Kramer America Los Angeles United States Kramer Sam Australia

Jeeps Acquire Bears Star Bernie Mehen in NBL Deal

The Toledo Jeeps of the National Basketball League have bought six foot four inch forward Bernie Mehen from the Youngstown Bears. Mehen, a Wheeling West Virginia native, played college basketball at the University of Tennessee. Purchase price was not announced.

Youngstown Toledo Jeeps National Basketball League Bernie Mehen Youngstown Bears Mehen Wheeling W.va University of Tennessee

Scots honor coach Hole as home season ends

Wooster College cager coach E M Hole will be honored tomorrow night when the Scots close their home season against Ohio Wesleyan. The student paper is sponsoring the extra ceremonies.

Wooster Wooster College E. M. Hole Scots Ohio Wesleyan

Tourney Scores From Athens Logan and Games Schedule

In the CLASS A first round at Athens OU Gym Hillsboro beat Washington 50 33 Portsmouth East defeated Pomeroy 47 39 Greenfield won over Nelsonville 57 31. CLASS B at Logan High Crooksville 62 Rutland 35. Second round upper bracket Ames Bern 44 Rio Grande 37. Thursday games at Ohio U Gym Ironton Chillicothe 6 pm Portsmouth Marietta 7 pm Athens Hillsboro 8 pm Portsmouth East Greenfield 9 pm. At Logan High Cadmus Crooksville 9:30 pm Corning Rockbridge 7 pm McArthur Glenford 8 15 pm.

Athens Hillsboro Washington Portsmouth East Pomeroy Greenfield Nelsonville Logan High School Crooksville Rutland Ames-Bern Rio Grande Ohio U Ironton Chillicothe Portsmouth Marietta Logan High Southeastern Ohio Dixon Eomns White Humphries McKinley Jenike Bailey c Nee E Long Wee O. Lyle Cer Pierce Wood Serene Whis J. Davis Jago Sub Sedp Taints Ta STI SIE Rete Nintiggi OSG Wnaensee Eee Wenn Ee Ster Burns Mesehher Boatman R. Davis Karr Griffith F. Ore Arnett O'Dell F Blazer G. Spibip Eee Miller Cameron Stun Walden Morris Glenister Eriks Portsmouth E. G F Wilson Esersewes Deemer Ene Hull Nagle Ft Wee Spencer Williams Wenn Leadingham Morrison Wwe Lehew F. Eens Gibbs Houdashelt Slack Heer Rutland G Luckadoo W. Ohlinger Ewe P. Ohlinger Bill Brown C. Eee Nelson G. Eee G. Brown Geee Schoonerover G. F Fick F. Ween Bob Brown Parks Oxen Dwase Woods Elberfeld UBL Wcancacesinn Shaw Cordes Wiseman Coleman Gwae Penn

Southeast Ohio Class A Tourney Opens With Lopsided Wins

Portsmouth East defeated Pomeroy 47 39 led by Lee Williams and Regis Nagle who scored 31 points combined. Hillsboro beat Washington 50 33 as Jenike and Humphries led a second half surge. Greenfield overwhelmed Nelsonville 57 31 behind Al Uhl with 21 points and Jim Shaw adding 15.

Curiea Washington ScioLlo County Greenfield Nelsonville Lee Williams Husky Regis Nagle Portsmouth East Pomeroy East Weagle Panthers Portsmouth Williams Nagle Charley Slack Phil Ohlinger Hillsboro Washington Senators Scioto County Bill Jacks Ken Humphries Bill Jenike Lyle Brothers Jim Owen Jenike Humphries Bob Askins Lancaster al Uhl Jim Shaw Bob Parks Uhl Shaw Hounds Don Elberfeld

Dayton to Add Pilosine as Line Coach Under Gavin

Athletic director Harry C. Baujan announced Danny Pilosine, Cleveland Heights High School coach, will serve as line coach under University of Dayton head football coach Joe Gavin. The appointment was disclosed yesterday.

Pilosine Dayton Danny Pilosine Cleveland Heights Joe Gavin University of Dayton Harry C. Baujan

NervetonE advertised as a doctor's formula

An advertisement hawks NERVETONE as a doctor's formula for jitters, nervous days, and sleepless nights. It urges readers to ask their druggist for NERVETONE today.

McKee Drugs Leads Bowling Standings and High Scores

McKee Drugs tops the bowling standings at 13 8 619 with strong team marks. Haffner and Hall post top single and three game scores while Auto Keysort and McKee Drugs share high team totals, reflecting a tight league race.

Heck Plumbing McKee Drugs McBee Cy Mathews Oil Ford Hack Barbers Service Haffner Barber’s Service Hall McKee

Boxing results from coast to coast across multiple fights

The AP reported several boxing outcomes: Gus Lesnevich knocked out Billy Fox in New York in 10 rounds. Jerry McSwain outpointed Jess Hall in San Diego. Art Bethea defeated Bob Birch in Baltimore. Jackie Maddon outpointed Johnny Corbett in Norwich. Charley Babcock stopped Irish Dan Crimmins in Augusta. Jerry Pittro and Tommy Bryan drew in Indianapolis. Tommy Campbell outpointed Billy McCray in Chicago.

Associated Press New York Gus Lesnevich Cliffside N. J Billy Fox Philadelphia San Diego Calif Jerry McSwain Anaheim Jess Hall Los Angeles Baltimore Art Bethea Washington D. C Bobby Birch Norwich Conn Jackie Maddox Hartford Johnny Corbett Branford Augusta Charley Babcock Bangor Dan Crimmins Boston Indianapolis Jerry Pittro Chicago Tommy Bryan Drew Ommy Campbell Rock Island Ill Billy McCray Cleveland

Nelsonville Speaker Outlines Education Bill At Club

Earl Freeman of the high school faculty spoke for the Hyperion Club on the Daniels-Cramer Bill to raise state aid to the school foundation program and enable teacher wage increases. The club urged legislative action and paid tribute to the late Mrs. J. M. Hyde with readings and remarks.

Nelsonville Earl Freeman Hyperion Club William M. George J. M. Hyde Julius Fischer C. G. Pritchard Isle of L. E. Evans Joe Davis

Mrs. Calentine Summoned to Cleveland for Brother’s Illness

Mrs. Henry Calentine travels with daughters Margie Rosser and Alice Karns to Cleveland due to the serious illness of her brother Clyde Ayers, a former local resident. The trio were seen departing from Nelsonville for the journey to Cleveland and Columbus.

Nelsonville Henry Calentine Cleveland Clyde Ayers Calentine Columbus Margie Rosser Alice Karns

Annual Congregation Conference Scheduled

Nelsonville reports the First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual congregational meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the church social rooms. A dinner will precede the meeting.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Loyal Workers Class Party at First Methodist Church

Loyal Workers class of the Methodist Church will entertain Martha class Mizpah class Golden Rule class and Retta Howe class at a party in the church social rooms on Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers The Methodist Church Martha Mizpah Golden Rule Retta Howe First Methodist Church

Elks to Name Officers At Session Tuesday

Nelsonville Elks lodge to nominate officers for the ensuing year at 8 p m Tuesday. Initiation and refreshments will follow according to secretary Carlos Ogg.

Elks Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Carlos Ogg

Pastor schedules week of meetings at Connett Methodist Church

The Rev. Phyllis Lemaster, pastor of Connett Methodist Church in Nelsonville, announced a series of 7:30 p.m. meetings from March 3 to March 9. Speakers include J. N. Lakin on Monday, Charles Caffrey on Tuesday, Charles Hook on Wednesday, Carol Chesher on Thursday, and Opal Reese on Friday, with Saturday and Sunday sessions also planned.

Nelsonville Phyllis Lemaster Connett Methodist Church J. N. Lakin Charles Caffrey Charles Hook Carol Chesher Opal Reese

Pythian Meet Slated in Nelsonville

The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will be entertained Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Myrtle Linscott in Nelsonville by the group’s members and guests.

Nelsonville Chiefs Pythian Sisters Myrtle Linscott

Auxiliary Meeting Planned at Nelsonville Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion building. A potluck lunch will be served after the session.

Nelsonville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Building

Community Notes From NEW STRAITSVILLE Gatherings and Dates

The Star Sewing Circle met at Mrs. George Hoodlet’s home February 26 with 12 members. Prizes went to Iy Dishon high, Bertha Truax second, Bell Kirkley low. Attendees included Mae Lines Mary Winefordner Arma Pierce Lena Grandy Nell Orndorf Betty Orndorf Minnie Strawn Myrtle Wallace and the hostess. Refreshments served. Several residents listed as ill visiting relatives and birthdays noted. March 12 installation planned for Auxiliary of American Legion Post 510 with entertainment committee and refreshments.

New Straitsville Star Sewing Circle George Hoodlet Sy Dishon Iy Dishon Bertha Truax Bell Kirkley Low Mae Lines Mary Winefordner Arma Pierce Lena Grandy Nell Orndorf Betty Orndorf Minnie Strawn Myrtle Wallace Cecelia Evans Ruth Dailey Wheeling W. Va Onadell Wilson Wssccs Herbert Graddy Plains Molly Beattie Sandra Devol Jerry Martin Willa Walters Patty Thompson Tommy Lewis Frankie Wagner Barbara Smith David Peart Norma Lang Annabell Lang Rena Miller Bobby Joe Forester David Miller Gene Lang James Rodgers Ronnie Walker Warren Wheeler Susan Beattie Lyn Allen Roberts Loretta Vincent Mildred Beattie Grace Leake Gertrude Mills Barberton Ohio Main St Auxiliary of the American Legion Hall Logan Ford Frasure Gerald Tharpe Hemlock

Hutchinson Named Coach for Columbus Club in AA

Ira Hutchinson, former Major League pitcher, signed as coach and aide to Manager Hal Anderson of the Columbus Baseball Club in the American Association. President Al Banister said the 35-year-old Hutchinson will help develop young pitchers and may serve in relief roles.

Hutchinson Columbus Ira Hutchinson Hal Anderson Columbus Baseball Club American Association al Banister Red Birds

Auto Licenses Go on Sale March 10

Nelsonville deputy registrar Ed C. Evans announced that 1947 automobile license tags go on sale March 10 at his office in the Bus Station Public Square. Tags must be displayed by April 1, with the office open daily and evenings except Sunday. Duplicate plates will be issued for the first time since 1942, and front and rear tags are required. Certificates of title must be presented when applying for new tags. Evans attended a district registrar meeting in Marietta for updates on license regulations.

Nelsonville Ed C. Evans Public Square Evans Marietta

Survivors May Enter Claims for Vets Pay

Relatives of deceased World War II veterans in the Nelsonville area may file survivors claims for unused leave through Floyd Brown American Legion service officer. Claims by widow children or parents require death certificate and discharge copy. Terminal leave pay deadline Sept 1 1947. Brown offers assistance and will notarize filings.

Nelsonville Floyd Brown American Legion Brown

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