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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
9
In a hard fought Class A semifinal style finish Portsmouth beat Hillsboro after a late three man burst by Fred Shumate. Hillsboro led early with Owen Lyle and J L Davis keeping the Indians in the game before Portsmouth’s defense and late scoring from Dick Anderson and Richard Dupuy sealed the win.
Ohio State selections name Dick Shrider as the lone senior on the AP Mid American first team with two sophomores and two juniors. Cincinnati and Miami place players across first and second teams as Ohio Conference honors are announced by coaches and writers.
Bowling standings show Coon ametctienss at 40 20 .667 and PRUGERTREES at 28 32 .1467 Woodchoppers 27 33 .450. Individual high score one game Miller Loafers 199. Three games J Van Dyke 516. Team high score one game Loafers 788. Three games Loafers 2282 Hall Buicks 182 McBride Cleaners 480 Cleaners 709 C SOE 2027.
The Athens Moose Lodge bowling team posted 3 028 including handicap in the state Moose lodge tournament in Cincinnati. The five man squad of John Van Dyke Wayne Ward Harold Mc Bride George Ashworth and Harold Ogg stood third high at the time. Van Dyke and Ward scored 1 245 in doubles as singles and other events followed. Jockey Johnny Longden rode 316 winners last year nearing Vincent Powers 324 mark from 1908.
Portsmouth High Trojans used a fast break to outrun Hillsboro Indians 53-49 in the Class A district final. Fred Shumate led Portsmouth with 14 first-half points as Elwood Sparks and Richard Dupuy contributed key baskets to seal the win before a large crowd. Greenfield McClain beat Marietta 48-40 in the consolation.
In the Class B regional at Athens Ohio University Glenford meets Bremen with Lucasville facing Dresden in the opening round. The night promises a high stakes slate as districts crown finalists with a 9 p.m. Friday main event and a consolation game lineup Saturday night.
Minneapolis Lakers dominate the league with a 92 to 64 win over Fort Wayne as star center George Mikan scores 42 points setting a new individual scoring mark. The team then defeated Flint 80 to 54, moving to 42 wins and 15 losses on the season.
Orren Sutton of Bluffton cracked a broken big toe after dropping a ball on his foot. Ted Snyder reported a sore finger and was later found to have a broken finger.
The Reds emphasize keeping farm operations lean to quicken arrivals to the majors. Ewell Blackwell and Grady Hatton illustrate the path from early pro seasons to Cincinnati. Yankees' exhibition sting riles managers as pitchers face disciplinary hopes. Cleveland Indians seek Jug Girard for baseball duties in Green Bay farm setup.
A compact list shows high school basketball games with scores for Coshocton Dover Findlay Bucyrus Portsmouth Hillsboro Miamisburg Middletown Hamilton Catholic Dayton Fairmont Canton South Young East Canton McK Canton McK Youngs Chaney Enon Newton Marysville Worthington Lockland Wayne Wyoming Holgate Miller City Troy Luckey Middlebranch Savannah Akron Ellet Leavittsburg Eaton Monroe Township And professional and exhibition scores from the American League and All-American show Trenton Seattle Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre and others with various margins and outcomes.
Oklahoma A and M extended its dual wrestling victory streak to 52 straight meets as it defeated Colorado A and M in Stillwater Oklahoma. The match showcased dominant control by Oklahoma A and M with key wins by top grapplers securing the early lead.
Coach Forrest Bachtel opens spring practice at 3 30 p m for Middleport High Yellow Jackets who went 10 0 and won district last season. First game is vs Wahama on April 6 at Mason County diamond with a schedule at Logan Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Athens Pomeroy and more. Returnees include Becker Ervin Haggerty Miller Smith Dudding Nash Stobart others and newcomers listed.
McArthur hosts the SE Ohio Junior High basketball tournament with eight teams after two rounds. In the upper bracket Chillicothe 5th St. faces Jackson and Bremen meets Chillicothe Mt. Logan. Lower bracket games pit Carbon Hill against Chauncey and Athens against Glouster. Semi finals Thursday and final Saturday.
The Hock ing Valley Basketball League final pits Albany Panthers, first round winners, against Carbondale Independents, second cycle victors, at Athens High. The winner advances to a Monday night clash with Knights of Columbus, City League undefeated champions, while the loser faces Beckley Clothiers in the double header.
The State High School Athletic Association ruled that spring football practice in Ohio high schools must end by April 24. If practice began March 22 it must conclude by April 17, with the April 24 deadline applying to starting March 29.
Glouster The Welfare Commission appointed by Mayor Thomas Williams and confirmed by council met Friday evening to organize by electing Ralph Hines as chairman and Ralph Gatchel as vice chairman. A secretary will be chosen later. The group adjourned to review the park next Sunday afternoon and plan procedures. Members include Richard Guinther, Dan Kamento, E. K. Bryson, Ralph Hines, and Ralph Gatchel.
The Past Chiefs Club met at Mrs. Grace Zimmer home with ten members present. Readings titled Listening by Zella Brown Cigarets by Kate Vaughn Up From the Plow by Edna Embrey This Has a Punch by Nell Lawson were shared. A mystery gift went to Zella Brown. contest prizes to Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Embrey. Next meeting time and place to be announced.
Jacksonville Mothers Club met with Mrs. Lucille Williams as president for an evening of readings. Papers discussed included Escape to Story land With Your Child by Mrs. Bonnie Oskey, Growing Like a Weed by Mrs. Frances Sayre, and Lines to a Daughter Any Daughter by Mrs. Maxine Linscott.
Mrs. R. C. Galloway arrives back at Glouster Route 1 after a three and a half month stay in Florida. She stayed with brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Coward at Eagle Lake. She toured Bok Singing Tower Lake Wales the Florida Orange Festival Winter Haven and the Florida State Fair Tampa and heard the Ladies Be Seated broadcast from the Orange Festival.
Columbus hosts the National Caddie Tournament August 23 to 27 at the Ohio State University course. George Allman Jr. of Kansas City won last year and the top caddie earns a four year college scholarship of their choice. Local and district events begin around August 1 with entries sponsored by newspapers golf groups clubs and individuals.
Glouster area residents host and visit friends across The Plains Columbus and Jacksonville. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. H L Janchius of The Plains visiting Galloways. Carl Schemer of Columbus with the Galloways. Herbert Dust and children Susie and Gregg from Columbus visiting Charles Thomas and Frances Thomas. A O Hall visiting Paul Nash in New Lexington. Mrs. Robert Leedy returning from a West trip with her mother to Washington DC. Mrs. W W Bryson in Athens with sister-in-law Stella Collins.
Mr and Mrs Bernard McKinney and daughter Linda from Zanesville spent Sunday with Mrs Morris and Mr Morris at their home in town.
GLOUSTER Miss Sabra Arms hosted the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ at her Braun Street home. Mrs. Eleanor Anderson assisted. A parcel post sale at the church on April 2 was planned with a program and light lunch. Three committees were named for the event. Refreshments were served to members and guests.
Garden Club met at Mrs Harold Vaughn home with eight members present. Mrs C E Haskins assisted as hostess. Haskins read papers on Chrysanthemums and Roses noting chrysanthemum seed sown in March will bloom the same season with good care. An invitation was extended from the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion for a March 18 Legion Hall program themed Community Service. St Patrick's Day refreshments were served.
GLOUSTER Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Jacksonville will meet Tuesday at 7 p m in Odd Fellows Hall The Rebekah degree will be conferred on one candidate and degree staff members are asked to be present Refreshments will be served after the meeting
GLOUSTER The women of the First Church of Christ in Trimble plan a general house cleaning of the church building Tuesday. All members including men women and young people are asked to report at the church between 9 and 10 a.m. It will be an all day affair with a potluck dinner served at noon.
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