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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1941

Page

8

Ideal Giant Trautwein Leads Wittenberg Triumph In Final Denison Fight

In 1920 against Denison, the 6 foot 3, 200 plus pound William J. Trautwein of Springfield, star athlete at Wittenberg, shouted to ignore signals and lead a retreating drive that culminated in the only touchdown as Trautwein powered through the line for victory. The moment defined his legacy as a dominant multi sport figure who became an assistant coach and later rose to Ohio University.

K. G. Lind Wittenberg Dutch Trautwein Ohio University Ernie Godfrey Ohio State University William J. Trautwein Springfield Jack Reid Denison VII Tenberg Undefeat Wib” Etter Etter Denison Dennison Trautwein Puss” Burgner

Southeast District Class A tournament opens with mixed results

Eight teams debut in the Southeastern District Class A tourney as Athens Ironton and Portsmouth East advance. Marietta defeats Wheelersburg, Jackson beats Washington Township, and Wellston loses to Scioto. Ironton rallies to beat Hillsboro 37 26, while Scio toville downs Wellston 24 19.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ironton Portsmouth Marietta Wheelersburg New Boston Chillicothe Portsmouth East Tigers Binnaar Ava Wanladan Ilobiacu Little Washington Township High Scioto County Jackson Washington

Giants face Havana scrubs. Durocher eyes pay

Dimaggio Lombardi end holdouts as Giants plan to keep varsity in Havana and send scrubs to Miami for games March 15 16. Salary talk links Jock Sutherland with college openings while pro pay keeps him. Chicago U may quit intercollegiate sports. Maroons finish 12 losses no wins. Henderson to be featured. Jenkins Swing at midtown hall.

New York Leo Durocher Giants Havana Scrubs Miami New Yorkers Jock Sutherland Nixson Denton Cincinnati Times-Star U of Chicago Maroons

Quilting Party Hosted by Mrs Lena Leake at Greens Run

Mrs Lena Leake entertained guests with a quilting party and potluck dinner at her Greens Run home on Wednesday. Attendees included Myrtle Olbers Bessie Cartwright daughter Eilene Leake Bertha Heffken Orpha Ayers Garnet Blower and Eda Heffken from Millfield.

Chauncey Lena Leake Greens Run Myrtle Olbers Bessie Cartwright Eilene Leake Bertha Heffken Orpha Ayers Garnet Blower Eda Heffken Millfield

Bobcats and Opponents Considered for NCAA Tourney

New York March plans focus on Toledo University with 20 3, Ohio University 16 3 leading contenders for invitations to the intercollegiate basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden starting March 18. The committee has picked Seton Hall Rhode Island State and Long Island University as other strong bids with several more teams under review.

NEW York Toledo University Ohio University Madison Square Garden Seton Hall College Rhode Island State Long Island U Toledo Ohio U Bradley Tech Peoriall George Washington Duquesne Texas Tech Westminster Western Kentucky State Wyoming City College of New York

Conn and Wright score knockouts in regional boxing card

In Washington Billy Conn from Pittsburgh stopped Danny Hassett of Philadelphia. Chalky Wright from Los Angeles halted Texas Lee Harper of New York. In Fall River Ted Lowry from New Bedford outpointed Ten Mangini of Philadelphia.

Washington Billy Conn Pittsburgh Danny Hassett Philadelphia Chalky Wright Los Angeles Texas Lee Harper New York Fall River Mass Ted Lowry New Bedford Ten Mangini

Dorothy Goodson Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Dorothy Goodson entertained her bridge club Monday evening at her Converse Street home. Guest player Evelyn Young appeared, with Lena Wilson high scorer and Ruth Bridgewater finishing second.

Chauncey Dorothy Goodson Converse St Evelyn Young Lena Wilson Ruth Bridgewater

Surprise Party Honors Betty Heffken At Home

A surprise party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heffken on Saturday night for their daughter Betty. Glaze Thompson led games and lunch was served by Mrs. Henry Heffken with Mrs. Wiley Mirigus assisting. Attendees included Marian Earich Amy Joe Sanders Jack Border Mary Lee Blower Richard Powell Bob Ellinger Virginia Theisen Glen Mingus Virginia Border Gordon Mingus Jean Russell Gus Hanning Rev. Glaze Thompson Mrs. Wiley Mingus Jackie Sanders Dick Ramsbottom Henrietta Carolyn and the celebrant Betty Heffken.

Chauncey Henry Heffken Betty Glaze Thompson Wiley Mirigus Marian Earich Amy Joe Sanders Jack Border Mary Lee Blower Richard Powell Bob Ellinger Virginia Theisen Glen Mingus Freddie Theisen Jack Mingus Virginia Border Gordon Mingus Jean Russell Gus Hanning Wiley Mingus Jackie Sanders Dick Ramsbottom Henrietta Carolyn

Basketball Results From Ohio Postseason Games

Ironton 37 Hillsboro 26 and Athens 26 Lancaster 15 led a set of district results. Bellefontaine 27 Miamisburg 26 and Lebanon 34 Dayton Wilbur Wright 26 followed, with Cambridge 53 Carrollton 36 and New Philadelphia 53 Cadiz 30. Defiance Van Wert 50 Paulding 46 in overtime. Class B at Bascom Wharton 43 Rawson 13 Fostoria St Wendelin 47 Wire Stone 37 Attica 50 Union 53. Hanover 29 Lockland 21 Fairfield 31 Terrace Park 26 Wyoming 35 Fayetteville 23. Springfield West Liberty 38 Mechanicsburg 23 Covington 37 Elizabeth 27 Westville 59 Harrison Adams 25. Lima area Coldwater 49 Ada 40 Cridersville 54 Ridgeway 31 Delphos St John 50 Convoy 48. Zanesville Lore City 49 West Lafayette 38 New Concord 62 McConnell No 51 Philo 57 Coshocton Sacred Heart 51 Warsaw 40 Stockport 39. Westerville Mr Gilead 47 University High Columbus 30 Howard 39 Watkins 35 Amanda 62 Raymond 42 Worthington 33 Marion St Marys 23. Findlay Jackson 56 New London 26 Sandusky St Marys 24 Fremont St Joseph 23 Bloomdale 41 Monroeville 27 Dixie 32 College Corner 23 Arcanum 26 Camden 22 Eaton 49 Reeseville 32. Leipsic Delphos 65 Ney 29 Ottawa Hills 43 Holgate 31 Archbold 30 Ottoville 24.

Cincinnati Findlay Jackson New London Sandusky St. Marys Fremont St. Joseph Bloomdale Monroeville Dayton Dixie College Corner Arcanum Camden Eaton Reeseville Leipsio Delphos Ney Ottawa Hills Holgate Archbold Ottoville

Giants, Cardinals sign two holdouts as spring drills open

The spring holdouts fade as DiMaggio Lombardi Padgett Whitehead reach terms. Mize and Leiber still seek raises. Lombardi agrees around $18,000 with a possible bonus if he hits over .300, leaving Oakland for camp.

Viewels Wouis Vardainais Burgess Whitehead New York Giants DiMaggio Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Johnny Mize St. Louis Cardinals Joe Medwick Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Hank Leiber Bill Lee Roy Weatherly Fleet Center Lombardi Warren Giles Oakland Calif

Zion Baptist Church Mothers Bible Class Meets at Mrs McHarg Home

The Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Mothers Bible Class met Tuesday night at Mrs Opal McHarg home with co hosts Mrs Leatha Hale and Mrs Dorothy Gabriel. Mrs Hazel Luman led the meeting and Louise Potts read the secretary report.

Chauncey Mothers Bible Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Opal McHarg Leatha Hale Dorothy Gabriel Hazel Luman Louise Potts

Chauncey Parish Announces Services Schedule

The Church of Christ parish in Chauncey lists services by Rev. G B Courtney at Taylor Ridge 9 30 and Trimble 10 30 with Harry M Wilson 7 30 Parish Night is observed Sunday. Bible School Chauncey 9 30 worship 10 30 Young People's meeting 6 30 Millfield 10 30.

Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Taylor Ridge Trimble Harry M. Wilson Millfield

Exhibition lineups clash as Reds open camp play

In Tampa the world champion Reds face the Red Sox in their first exhibition as Eddie Joost bids for the shortstop job alongside Bobby Mattick. Orlando notes say Walter Masterson will start the Senators’ exhibition game with rookie Joe Beck in reserve. San Antonio reports Casey Stengel prepares the Bees to meet lefties in a tune up for tomorrow’s opener against the Browns. Cleveland assigns Eisenstat Center and Krakauskas to mound duties in a Tropical Park workout. Chauncey hosts Stewart at 9 in the annual tourney.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Eddie Joost Billy Myers Bill McKechnie Bobby Mattick Chicago Cubs Orlando Washington Senators Walter Masterson Bucky Harris Joe Beck San Antonio Tex Casey Stengel Boston Bees St. Louis Browns Havana Harry Eisenstat Marv Center Joe Krakauskas Cleveland Brooklyn Dodgers Indians Tropical Park

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