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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

8

Marietta Tigers Edge Logan In Class A Tourney Opener

Marietta Tigers upset Logan Chieftains by strong defense and sharp shooting led by Richard Wenzel s left hand from the corner. Athens thrashed Pomeroy as Lancaster showed a rangy lineup while Ironton beat Jackson in a rough game with four foulouts. Joe Louis ends boxing reign to become promoter.

Marietta Tigers Logan Chieftains Richard Wenzel Chieftains Logan Bulldogs Mariettas AHS

Boxing Fight for Charles Heats Up Between Factions

The heavyweight scene centers on Ezzard Charles as two rival promoters claim control. Twentieth Century Sporting Club asserts a contract through November, while Joe Louis’ International Boxing Club says Charles is bound to them with an exclusive two year deal. Louis plans to match Charles with Joe Walcott this summer for the title.

Twentieth Century Sporting Club Joe Louis International Boxing Club Charles Louis Joe Walcott Brown New York Florida Sol Strauss Twentieth Century Twentieth Jake Mintz Mintz Strauss Harry Mendel The B.C James D. Norris Arthur M. Wirtz Chicago Mendel

Terry Sees Future For Kluszewski

TAMPA Florida Bill Terry believes Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Reds can become a top first baseman but must shed 15 to 20 pounds to avoid leg trouble. Terry, a former first baseman, is at Reds spring training as an aide to manager Bucky Walters.

Tampa Fla Bill Terry Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds Terry Reds Bucky Walters Kluszewski Ted

Dayton Indians 70 home games slated for TV telecast

WLW D a Crosley Broadcasting Station in Dayton announced that the Dayton Indians of the Class A Central Baseball League will have seventy home games televised.

Dayton Wlw-D Crosley Broadcasting Corporation Dayton Indians

Bobcat Cagers In Finale Saturday At Class A District

In a Thursday Class A district opener, Marietta beat Logan 52 to 44 while Athens and Lancaster advanced with easy wins. Ironton defeated Jackson 67 to 45 as Lancaster and Athens led early rounds and Marietta showed balanced scoring led by Richard Wenzel and Ned Shaw.

Ironton Tigers Ohio River Club Ironmen Tigers Jackson Ironton Lehman Stiles John Thomas Keith Mungan Athens Henderson Fee Flowers Stancart Carpenter Cunningham Shafer Stehr Lavelle O-L Parkis Watkins Guthrie Davis Joachim Seelig Young Logan Rafferty Vanatta Saxton Soliday P Keane Wammn Showf Centadnondvene Mauk Ener Nace Nelson Voris Marietta Beardmore Wenzel F Eddy Drennan Lancaster Poling GS Webenscunmdeationien Plinke Fngland Nolder Pee Ee Aie Hetema Herdman Hansley Sr Caine Lescalleet White Thimmes Anderson Portsmouth West Windsor Vt Damron Pigg Goltendamnmmninn Rexroad Entler Sanos-Noene Mungan Skaggs Clay Fluty Patterson Tronton Felty Shelton Boyles Thomas Corn Bennett George Phillips Schuyler Lesher Walnut Creek Holmes County Dover St. Joe Waterloo “Wonders Wheelersburg Akron Central Coventry Bellevue Sandusky Port Clinton New Philadelphia Uhrichsville Newark Columbus East Columbus North Columbus Central Westerville Logan Athens River City Waverly West Union Southeastern Chesapeake Kingston Bucyrus Little Salem Bellville Fredericktown Columbus St. Mary

Marshall College rolls past Mt. Union 75 to 47

Marshall College defeated Mt. Union 75 to 47 in Huntington. The win capped Marshall's season with a 16 win and 12 loss record after a 31 to 25 halftime edge.

Marshall Wallops Mt. Union Huntington W. Va Marshall College Marshall

Defending State Champs To Risk Titles Tonight

Ohio sectional tournaments open with Findlay facing Lima South in the semifinals as defending state champion teams threaten to lose their crowns. The day’s matchups feature Eaton, Beavercreek, Middletown, Miamisburg, and multiple upsets across 37 fronts as districts push toward regional play.

Fritz Howell Ohio Columbus Findlay Trojans Lima South Wapakoneta Eaton Beavercreek Xenia Lima St. Rose Beaverdam Beaver North Baltimore Fremont Walbridge Vaughnsville Leipsic Ridgeville Dayton Middletown Miamisburg Butler Middies

Ohio and Western Michigan clash in Kalamazoo bid to dodge cellar

Ohio University and Western Michigan meet in Kalamazoo in a must win finale for both, aiming to avoid last place as Miami and others chase a higher finish. OU seeks its worst season in a decade under Dutch Trautwein, while WMU relies on Don Bowen and a starting lineup that includes Grog gel Alrick Fitch and Postema as key scorers.

Ohio University Western Michigan Kalamazoo Michiganers Butler Loyola Chicago Cincinnati Reserve Valparaiso Dayton Miami Ohio Dutch Trautwein Broncos Bobcats Don Bowen Gene Kinsley Bob Johnson Bob Dickey Chris Stefan Phil McKown Chuck Renner Bowen Bronco Don Groggel Lyle Alrick Bob Fitch Ray Postema Swift Noble

Stakes High Meet Short at Pimlico

Pimlico announces a brief spring meet from May 6 to 14 with eight days of racing. The average daily handle is projected at $18 125, the highest in two years despite purse cuts of 25000 for the Preakness and 5000 for the Pimlico Oaks.

Baltimore Pimlico Maryland

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