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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1947

Page

9

Belknap Resigns as Case Tech Coach in Frantic Season

Don Belknap quits coaching Case School of Applied Science basketball amid a 24 game winless streak. The Dayton-Wittenberg game featured 82 fouls and a puzzling 150 total points. Recent college and pro notes cover Colorado joining the Big Six style league, Chappuis wrist injury, and Lujack potential Notre Dame pro path.

Don Belknap Case School of Applied Science Dayton-Wittenberg Dayton Wittenberg Flyers Cincinnati Bill Ginn Big Six Conference University of Colorado Mid - Western Conference Oklahoma Aggies Colorado Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri Kansas State Iowa State Rocky Mountain Denver Bob Chappuis Michigan

Cleveland’s Gordon Sparks Keystone Duo In Spring Drills

The snap Gordon flashes around second base in early drills signals a tight keystone combination he and manager Lou Boudreau will form. This pairing aims to sharpen Cleveland’s infield defense and set the tempo for the season.

Cleveland Joe Gordon Lou Boudreau

Tough Competition Sought For OU Teams-Trautwein

Ohio University coach Dutch Trautwein urged strong rivalries at a banquet in Howard Hall praising the team’s resilient play after a hard season. He credited the Butler win and crowd spirit, with university officials and guests noting the program’s progress and athletic tradition.

Ohio Dutch Trautwein Howard Hall Ohio U Bobcat John C. Baker Varsity Jayvees Trautwein Butler Snyder Don Peden Neil Thomas University L. F. Lausche Frank Szalay Ralph Stone Smith Thor Olson W. N. Herbert Roy Pille Meryl N. Riley K. A. Blosser B. T. Grover Harold E. Wise Emmett Rowles C. N. Mackinnon H. H. Roseberry Darrell B. Green Clark E. Williams Fred H. Beckler Maurel Hawkins Paul Whyte Gene Kinsley Ed Schott Bill Trautwein Bob Dickey Harry Lamb Bob Freeman Kenny Walters Carroll Steele Gene Williams Ken Weiss Tom Dill Ralph Sayre Herb Pollock Marty Blau Harry A. Tartan William Moore Bob Sanders Mark Wylie Dick Shrider Harry Gordon Bob Johnson Gene R. Gyurko Bob Brandle Bill Brandle Phil Perry Jim Shreffler Pershing Rohrer

College Basketball Scores Roundup from Several Matchups

Harvard beat Penn 64 48 while Wash U. beat Bethany 87 66. Clarion Twirs fell to Thiel 50 31. Manhattan won 70 53 against Albright. Lafayette 41 lost to Rutgers 39. Villanova 65 defeated Scranton 46. Allegheny 68 over Alfred 50. Boston U 60 over Boston Col 57. Indiana Twirs beat Alliance 47. West Virginia Tech 63 over Bluefield 36. Kansas 38 edged Oklahoma 36. Detroit 55 over Assumption 49. Georgetown 57 defeated Duquesne 39.

Harvard Penn Wash-Jeff Bethany Clarion Thiel Manhattan Albright LaFayette Rutgers Villanova Scranton Allegheny Alfred Boston U Boston Col Indiana Alliance West Va Tech Bluefield Kansas Oklahoma Detroit Assumption Georgetown Duquesne

Pro Basketball Scores Across Cities

Cleveland defeated Providence 82 to 76 in a pro basketball clash as Rochester edged Sheboygan 65 to 55 and Indianapolis beat Youngstown 71 to 48 in another league contest.

Association Cleveland Providence Rochester Sheboygan Indianapolis Youngstown

Cage Games Wednesday Matchups Across Colleges

Indiana State travels to Valparaiso while Notre Dame hosts St Louis. Providence faces Rhode Island and Niagara meets Syracuse. Creighton plays Washburn and Duquesne visits Quantico. Mount Union visits Heidelberg and Haverford meets Ursinus. St Francis meets Juniata Glenville plays Broaddus Grove City faces St Vincent Indiana Central meets Canterbury.

Central Canterbury Columbia Princeton Creighton Washburn Duquesne Quantico Glenville Broaddus Grove City St. Vincent Haverford Ursinus Mount Union Heidelberg Indiana St Valparaiso St. Francis Juniata Moravian Swarthmore Niagara Syracuse St. Louis Notre Dame Providence Rhode Island Oklahoma Aggies Tulsa

Boxers Battle Across Cities in Night of Uneven Wins

The Associated Press reports a mixed results card with Fontana and Baxter scoring decision wins in Brooklyn and Cincinnati respectively while Lytell stops Jones in Boston. Doyle and Jordan draw in Newark as Walcott defeats Bay in Miami and Fontaine KO Lay in Pittsburgh. Parham drew with Clark in Milwaukee and Miller stopped Berry in Kansas City.

New York Larry Fontana Jerry Fiorello Brooklyn Chicago Charles Baxter Cincinnati Gene Joyce Gary Ind Boston Bert Lytell Fresno Calif Anthony Jones Newark Mickey Doyle Cleveland Henry Jordan Philadelphia Drew Miami Fla Jersey Joe Walcott Camden

Katzenmeyer to Leave OSU for Michigan Golf Coach Post

Albert C. Bert Katzenmeyer, 29, a member of Ohio State University's physical education department, will resign to accept a golf coach position at the University of Michigan. He was appointed at Ann Arbor yesterday and will begin March 10.

Columbus Albert C Bert) Katzenmeyer Ohio State University University of Michigan Katzenmeyer Ann Arbor

Colgate Coach Kerr to Speak at Mount Union Banquet

Retiring Colgate football coach Andy Kerr will address the Mount Union College all sports banquet on March 12, highlighting his long career and meeting fans.

Salliance Andy Kerr Colgate University Mount Union College

Scholastic Tournament To Resume Tomorrow

Harold Wise begins his Ohio Bobcats tenure by greeting 133 candidates as spring practice starts. Work focuses inside the stadium rooms first with outdoor drills soon, leading to a three week pre vacation period, intra squad game April 26, and a three week post vacation session.

Harold Wise Ohio Bobcat Wise

Eight survive in Southeast Ohio district tourney quartrounds

The Southeast Ohio Class A district tourney narrows to eight after last weekend's games. Tomorrow’s four quarterfinals feature Ironton vs Chillicothe, Portsmouth vs Marietta, Athens vs Hillsboro, and Portsmouth East vs Greenfield. Winners advance to semifinals with further matchups Friday and the title slated for Saturday night.

Ohio CAA RS Rk Ironton Chillicothe Portsmouth Trojans Marietta Athens Hillsboro Greenfield Washington Scioto County

Bobkittens Finish Season With Narrow Victory

Ohio's Junior Varsity basketball team the Bobkittens closed the season with a 32 to 29 win over Sigma Theta Gamma on Monday night in a preliminary to the Ohio Butler game. Center Paul Whyte of Nelsonville led with 11 points while Pete Risser of the Sigs scored 13.

Ohio Sigma Theta Gamma Ohio Butler Bobkittens Paul Whyte Nelsonville Pete Risser Sigs Schott Shreffler Whyte Ruoff Brandle Freeman Steele Baughman Dill Ewe Moore Sanders Sigma Theta Risser Jerie Renner Reichardt Milnar Fitton Awe Darr Ewe Een Chapman Wright

Bearcats Tie Butler to Share MA Title

Cincinnati's Bearcats defeated Butler 61 to 51 to seize a share of the Mid-American Conference crown. The win gives Cincinnati a 17–9 season record and leaves Butler at 6–2 in league play. In Ohio Conference action Bald win Wallace led Capital to a 73–56 win over Case as Findlay beat Cleveland Fenn and Toledo thumped Wayne University of Detroit.

Cincinnati Bearcats Butler Bulldog Bearcat Indianapolis Ohio U Bobcats Bulldogs Athens Ohio Baldwin Wallace Champion Capital Case Rough Riders B-W Capital Lutherans John Carroll Wooster Kent State Mount Union Oberlin Western Reserve Findlay Cleveland Fenn Toledo Wayne University of Detroit

Hockey at a Glance American League Scores

Springfield 2 Philadelphia 2 and St. Louis 6 Providence 3 summarize a set of recent league results with the two ties and one decisive win.

Springfield Philadelphia St. Louis Providence

Bryan and Frazersburg Remain Unbeaten in Cage Tourney

Two undefeated high school basketball teams won Tuesday. Bryan beat Maumee 62 to 42 to remain unbeaten at 18-0 and advance toward a Class A sectional final. Frazeysburg edged St. Thomas 47 to 37 as captain Don Stokes scored 17 in the second half after a scoreless first half.

Jackson Don Ferguson Tom Flowers Red Evans Dick Coury Charley Gall Logan Corning Rockbridge McArthur Glenford Cadmus Crooksville Ames-Bern Rio Grande Corning-Rockbridge McArthur-Glenford Cadmus-Crooksville Bryan Maumee Defiance Frazeysburg Ge No Zanesville St. Thomas Zanesville Don Stokes Frazersburg Woodsfield Marietta Ridgeville New Lyne Deming Kent Bettsville

Maynard De Witt Emerges as Top Dodgers Prospect

New York report highlights Maynard De Witt of Prairie Green Township as a standout minor league star with Danville Illinois. He led Three-Eye League scorers with .351 average, 187 hits, 151 runs, and 110 stolen bases last season, praised for exceptional speed and grounder efficiency.

New York Montreal Royals Brooklyn Wottaman Giants Clint Hartung Maynard de Witt Prairie Green Township Danville Ill Rake Pitler Maynard Dodger

Athens Cribbers Clinch Independent Cage Tourney Title

Athens undefeated Corn Cribbers won the Independent Cage Tournament in Marietta with a 48-40 victory over Parkersburg Black and White Cab. Pete Risser led scorers with 55 points across four games. They beat Hopkin Pontiacs 47-42 Wagon Wheels 65-48 and Eastern Auto of Detroit 83-42 to reach the final, then pulled away from the Cabbies.

Athens Corn Cribbers Marietta Parkersburg Cribbers Pete Risser Hopkin Pontiacs Wagonwheels Eastern Auto of Detroit

Chauncey High School Dance Sponsored By Boosters

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters sponsor a dance at Chauncey High School Gym Friday at 8 p.m. for members and friends. Tickets sold by Opal Ley Margaret Kern and Jennie Jackson committee. Refreshments by the club. Music to be provided by a record player.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey High School Opal Ley Margaret Kern Jennie Jackson

Son Visits Father in Chauncey After Car Wreck

Mr and Mrs William Robinett Jr and daughter Joan of Columbus visit Chauncey to be with William Robinett Sr who lies in Sheltering Arms Hospital recovering from injuries in a recent automobile wreck. They are guests of Mrs Robinett’s parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley Chauncey.

Chauncey William Robinett, Jr Joan Columbus William Robinett Sheltering Arms Hospital

Prayer services resume at Chauncey Methodist Church

Mid week prayer gatherings restart Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Chauncey Methodist Church led by Elmer Allen.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Elmer Allen

Prayer Meet Slated at Morristown Church Cottage

Weekly prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs David Lyons Thursday at 7 p m.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church David Lyons

Rankin Couple Welcome Daughter In Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs George Rankin of Chauncey and Glouster announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Chauncey George Rankin Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital

Wildcats defend title at NCAA swimming championships

Coach Mike Peppe will helm a full Ohio State University team traveling to Seattle for the NCAA swimming championships on March 29 and 30 to defend the crown after avenging a prior loss.

Columbus Mike Peppe Seattle Ohio State University National Collegiate Athletic Association

Chauncey Mathews announces birth in Athens

Wayne Mathews superintendent of the Dola schools and Mrs. Mathews announce the birth of a seven and one fourth pound daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek. Mr Mathews was formerly superintendent of Chauncey Dover Schools.

Chauncey Wayne Mathews Dola Ohio Mathews Ethel Chiki Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Joseph Chiki Sugar Creek Chauncey-Dover

Mrs. Mildred Thimmes Dies in Toledo

Mrs Mildred Syx Thimmes 50 daughter of Mrs Anna Syx and the late Charles Syx of Chauncey died Tuesday at her Toledo home after an extended illness. Funeral services likely in Toledo Thursday. Survived by three daughters Mrs Ward Carson Mrs Jack Roberts and Mrs Wayne Caris all of Toledo and five grandchildren. Also survives her mother three sisters and two brothers. Mrs Ley departed Chauncey for Toledo to remain until the funeral.

Chauncey Mildred Syx Thimmes Anna Syx Charles Syx Toledo Thimmes Ward Carson Jack Roberts Wayne Caris Opal Ley Mae Turner Kathryn Lewis Bernard Syx Lester Syx Ley

Birthday Party For CHAUNCEY-Mrs Sammy Mac Clellan

Mrs Sammy Mac Clellan was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Bietelschies. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Arbell and children Ray James Donna Jean and Skippy Mr and Mrs Charles Hart and children Billy Mary and Bob Mr and Mrs William Lovsey and children Sonny Sissie Tommie and Roger Lee and Mr McClellan and son Terry.

Chauncey Sammy MacClellan Elmer Bietelschies Ray Arbell Ray James Donna Jean Skippy Charles Hart Billy Mary Bob William Lovsey Sonny Sissie Tommie Roger Lee McClellan Terry

Church Visit Slated to Athens Meeting

Delegations from Church of Christ parishes will attend a gathering in Athens Wednesday night arriving at 7 30 p m after leaving their churches in time for the event.

Chauncey Church of Christ Athens

Dinner Guests At Chauncey Household

Mrs. Charles Ma theny and Miss Elsie Walton hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr. Frank J. Walton of Saginaw Michigan and Miss Leta Barnhart and Miss Iris Walton of Chauncey. Evening callers included George Walton of Mansfield and Charles Davis of Dayton.

Chauncey Charles Matheny Elsie Walton Frank J. Walton Saginaw, Mich Leta Barnhart Iris Walton George Walton Mansfield Charles Davis Dayton

Miss Simonton Birthday Honor At Chauncey Home

Chauncey guests gathered at the county home chapel to honor Chauncey resident Ann Simon 14th birthday with pink and white decorations a cake and refreshments. Attendees included Phyllis Pennell Janet Nicholson Grace Crabetree Bobby Lay Naomi Sue Love Sam Starkey Genevieve Smathers and others. Needle Club Meeting Date Changed To Thursday At Mrs Kathryn McDaniel Home.

Chauncey Ann Simon Willard Simoonton Simtonton Phyllis Pennell Janet Nicholson Grace Needle Club Millfield Kathryn McDaniel

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