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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

8

Athens Bulldogs Stall Marietta Tigers In District Clash

Athens High School edged Marietta 36 to 23 in a Class A district semifinal, led by Staneart and Flowers as Marietta struggled against Athens defense. Gallia Academy fell 52 to 44 to Portsmouth, whose guards pressured Gallia into turnovers and missed shots.

Athens Marietta Bulldogs Tigers Ohio Logan Gallipolis Trojans Portsmouth SEC Athens High Gallia Academy Blue Devils Portsmouth Trojans Gallia Oe Devils John Estes Don Flowers Bob Staneart Sam Carpenter Athenians Flowers Buldogs Staneart David Burke Negro Lad Tiger Estes Burke Gallia Rudy Lane Blue Devils Forest Borden Gallians Ben Smith Jerry Barry Dave Gambill Smith Borden

Tourney Lineup This Week Across Class B and A Playoffs

The schedule lists midweek Class B games at New Lexington and Racine and Trimble facing Junction City. Class A action features Athens versus Lancaster and Hillsboro versus Portsmouth, with championships set for Saturday night in both classes.

Class B Tourney Heads For Perry County Final

The Class B district tournament heads to an all Perry County final unless Racine of Meigs County or Jacksonville Trimble of Athens oust their semi final opponents at Ohio U gym tonight. Racine faces New Lexington in the opener while Trimble meets Junction City in the nightcap with Perry County’s bragging rights at stake.

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Boating Laws Gain Attention Nationwide

Chicago reports on proposed state laws to guarantee public water for fishing and boating. Backed by the Outboard Boating Club of America and affiliates, the plan urges state purchase of lake shore property to provide launching sites and waters for small boat enthusiasts amid rising postwar interest and widespread licensing data.

Chicago Outboard Boating Club of America OBC Lake Shore

Golf Site Set for National Open Qualifier

Northeast Ohio golfers will shoot their qualifying round for the National Open at the Fairlawn Country Club in Akron on May 31. G T Whitemore Jr secretary of the Cleveland District Golf Association announced.

Cleveland Ohio Fairlawn Country Club Akron G. T. Whitemore, Jr Cleveland District Golf Association

Lancaster and Hillsboro advance to Class A semi finals

Lancaster beat Ironton 54 to 46 as Tom Plinke scored 20 and Bill Arledge had 16 for the Gales. Hillsboro survived Chillicothe 65 to 57 behind J L Davis with 24 points and strong free throw shooting to seal the win. Ironton faltered with four starters fouling out while Lancaster pulled away in the second half.

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Pirates C Clyde McCullough Improves Swing at Camp

Training camp notes show catcher Clyde McCullough working to smooth a hitch in his swing. Manager Billy Meyer aims to boost Pittsburgh Pirates hitting as McCullough spends long hours in the batting cage to erase the flaw.

San Bernardino Billy Meyer Pittsburgh Pirates Clyde McCullough Chicago Cub McCullough

Cleve land Indians eye defense as Bou dreau leads wary chase

The Cleveland Indians head toward the 1949 season with Lou Boudreau guiding a confident but humble squad. They show respect for the Boston Red Sox and caution about repeating last year’s title with the same lineup while not underestimating their rivals.

Tucson, Ariz Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Boudreau

Barberton Hires Coach Ferrall for Football Leadership

Barberton High School announces Junie Ferrall 38 former Canton Lincoln coach as head football coach on a three year contract paying 4400 this year and 4500 in years two and three. Ferrall replaces Harry Strobel who becomes Ohio State freshmen coach. Ferrall led Lincoln from 1982 to 1984 and 1947 Lincoln teams upset Canton McKinley.

Barberton Barberton High School Junie Ferrall Canton Lincoln Ferrall Ohio State Harry Strobel Ohio State University Lincoln Canton McKinley Massillon McKinley Toledo Waite

Valpey Hires Assistant as Harvard Plans For Next Season

Cambridge Mass. Art Valpey returns home to hire Steve Sebo from Alma College as backfield tutor for next fall. Valpey also confirms quarterback Bill Henry and tailback Chuck Roche will return next season after expected graduation under the accelerated program.

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Big Nine basketball crowds fall for season totals

Chicago report shows 566,936 fans attended 54 conference games, a drop of about 22,000 from last season's 588,988. Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern down. Ohio State and Purdue rise. Indiana and Minnesota post modest gains amid varied per-team totals.

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Roeth Named MVP At Wittenberg Basketball Banquet

Springfield reports Bill Roeth junior guard of Wittenberg College was chosen most valuable by teammates at the annual appreciation banquet. He previously played at Enon High and scored 140 points in the past season.

Springfield Bill Roeth Wittenberg College Roeth Enon

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