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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1943

Page

7

Regional high school basketball finals in Athens Ohio

Four top Class B and four Class A teams compete in regional play at Ohio University in Athens as part of the state tournament structure. Utica Yorkville Corning Rome lead rosters with strong records, while key players include Utica’s league star and Yorkville’s guard on the AP all Ohio team. Saturday's schedule features Utica vs Corning and Yorkville vs Rome with consolation and final games to follow.

Ohio University Athens Ithough Columbus Rome Yorkville Utica Corning Redskins Lawrence E. Yarman Ashland Licking County Steubenville Central Wheeling Central Tiltonville Ted Sims Dillonvale Railroaders Perry County Glenford Somerset Ason Logan Lawrence County West Virginia Orange Ed Wilgus Marshall Franklin Bob Jackson Ohio Associated Press

Ohio racing dates moved to Monday meeting

Columbus announces that dates for Ohio race meetings will be considered on Monday rather than Tuesday by the state racing commission.

Columbus Ohio State Racing Commission

AP All-Ohio cagers select standout players

The AP All-Ohio cagers include honorees from Dresden Fredericktown Vinton Rural Wyoming Clearview and other listed schools led by Jack Hindel Marv Shaffer Daryl Gregory and Dean Bruce with national exposure and regional pride.

Jack Hindel Dresden Marv Shaffer Fredericktown Daryl Gregory Vinton Rural Dean Bruce Wyoming Gene Krupp Clearview

Camp Gossip Highlights Vitamin Talk In Indians Camp

LAFAYETTE Ind AP manager Lou Boudreau invites Purdue physician Dr S J Miller to discuss vitamins with Cleveland Indians players as part of indoor drills. Meanwhile Cardinals and Pirates prepare with drills and roster updates while Browns and Dodgers announce arrivals and early signings in spring training notes.

Lafayette Ind Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Boudreau S. J. Miller Purdue Hut Ateen Alewave Billy Southworth St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Indians Roy Callendine Yankees

Angott Pep Clash At Madison Square Garden

Wee Willie Pep and Sammy Angott meet in a ten round non title lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden with both under 135 pounds. Experts expect the winner to claim a share of the world lightweight title, amid return from hand treatment for Pep and Angott’s crouching mauling style.

New York Wee Willie Pep Sammy’ Angott Madison Square Garden 49Th Street Sammy Cairo, All Wee Willie Cardinals Pep

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Mental Edge in Track and Miscellany

Greg Rice emphasizes the mental side of mile versus two mile events as he eyes a likely Chicago relays record. Giants players improvise a one paddle doubles table tennis game at Brannick Arms. News notes cover suspended NL baseball games, Proxy Ford Frick on train-based halts, and guest snippets on Indians and college athletes with Army service.

New York Greg Rice Chicago New York Giants Lakewood N. J Brannick Arms Mel Ott Cliff Melton Ford Frick

All-State Cage Teams Announced in Ohio

Ohio high school basketball honors reveal 15 all-Ohio selections across Class A and B from 25,000 players, honoring stars who lacked team reach to state finals. Senior players dominate Class A first team. notable backs include Hank Vaughn and Jun ior Coach Franklin Coadh. center Jack Wilson leads Class A.

Henry Vaughn Akron Ed Sterling Martins Ferry Jack Wilson Xenia Central Bob Galloway Cambridge Carroll Seiple Defiance Dale Haverstock Canton McKinley Fred Schaus Newark Joe Jacobs Toledo Central Tom O'Malley Cincy Hughes Dom Venetta Warren Harding Dick Wehr Barnesville J. Singerman Tiltonsville Angelo Sanchez Canton Timken Deacon” Gross Coshocton Jack Maisch Yorkville Sosceceess Fred Hirsimaki E. Conneaut Junior Hart Irondale Ronald Tucker Centerbury Bill Bachman Plainville Robert Fee Plain City Wendell Magnone Webster Township Ralph Christen Henry Hank) Vaughn Akron Central Franklin Junior) Coadh Utica Jack Kings Warren Ernie Parks Alex Groza Bob Mason Bellefontaine Bob Wellman Cincinati Purcell Jack Shaw East Clevelad Shaw Tom Connor Dover Vic Keller Wauseon

Shade High School Beats Stewart In Red Cross Benefit

Shade High School defeated Stewart 34 to 24 on Shade’s floor in a Red Cross benefit game. Stewart led 14 to 13 at halftime before Shade surged ahead in the second half. Wingett and Hawk led Shade with 12 and 9 points while Storer had 8 for Stewart.

Shade High School Stewart Red Cross Shade Wingett Hawk Storer Athens High School Winzett Dunfee Athens

Fight results round up from Atlantic coast bouts

In Fall River Massachusetts Costa of Woonsocket Rhode Island outpointed Frankie Young of New Haven Connecticut over 10 rounds. In Boston Jackie Callura from Hamilton Ontario outpointed Jackie Wilson from Pittsburgh over 15 rounds to retain the NBA featherweight title.

Fall River Mass Costa Woonsocket R. I Frankie Young New Haven Conn Boston Jackie Callura Hamilton Ont Jackie Wilson

Marshall to Meet Charles in 10-Round Title Bout

Lloyd Marshall of San Francisco will challenge Ezzard Charles of Cincinnati in a 10 round bout here March 3 for California middleweight and light heavyweight titles. Also Joey Maxim will fight Curtiss Sheppard in a return bout on the same card.

Cleveland Lloyd Marshall San Francisco California Ezzard Charles Cincinnati Larry Atkins Joey Maxim Curtiss Sheppard Pittsburgh

Cardinals poised as potential repeat world champs in Cairo notes

NEA columnist hails the St. Louis Cardinals as a top World Series threat amid wartime roster shifts. The piece highlights depth in pitching and hitting talent, mentions key players like Musial, Triplett, Hopp, and Garris, and notes recruits such as Brecheen, Roe, Donnelly, and Munger shaping a strong wartime squad.

Harry Grayson NEA Cairo St. Louis Cardinals Ohio Mississippi Red Birds Cardinals Brooklyns New York Giants Johnny Beazley Terry Moore Country Slaughter Creepy Crespi Howard Pollet Red Blazers Pete Reiser Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Army Whitey Kurowski Jimmy Brown Moore Harry Walker Harry Stan Musial Coaker Triplett Ray Sanders Johnny Hopp Buster Adams Sacramento Debs Garris Dain Clay Houston Frank Demaree Tnem Billy Southworth Morton Cooper Ernie White Max Lanier Murry Dickson Howard Krist Harry Gumbert Bill Beckman Harry Brecheen Ted Wilks Brecheen Branch Rickey Red Munger Columbus Slim Southpaw Preacher Roe Lefty Dockins Southern Association Blix Donnelly Sam

J T School Holds Annual Cage Banquet

TRIMBLE The Jacksonville Trimble High School cage banquet drew 92 attendees for a chicken dinner and program. Principal L E Buell, Coach Sam Johnson, Brando Grover of Ohio University, Rev C E Palmer, and PTA members attended as honored guests. The event featured a 24 member girls chorus, a keynote on honoring young America, and a dance to a local orchestra.

Navy PTA Palmer Kasler Buell Sam Johnson Grover Young America Victor Joyce Joe Dilley Jimmie Barry Lewis Buell, Jr

Mrs Snowden Dies Of Heart Attack In Ohio

Mrs S S Underwood learned of her sister in law Anna Snowden’s sudden death from a heart attack while visiting a cousin in Columbus. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at Harkins Chapel in Vinton County with burial in Hebbardsville.

Toledo Rockets reach NIT semis with Manhattan win

Toledo University rockets defeated Manhattan 57 to 47 to advance to the NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden. Led by Charles Harmon and Bob Boydard with 14 points each, they beat a tough Manhattan squad as 16 265 gathered. Next play Washington and Jefferson on March 27 in the preliminary final test.

NEW York Toledo University Rockets Ohio Buckeye Manhattan University Madison Square Garden Washington and Jefferson Creighton University Toledoans Jaspers Manhattan Charles Jackrabbit

Young Men Lead Services At Glouster Revival

C B Tigner is away for a revival and two young men will lead both morning and evening services at Glouster. Sunday includes 9 am Sunday School 10 am church and communion followed by a 6 pm YPSE gathering and 7 pm evening service with a religious pageant by Paul McAllister. Rev A G Winkle outlines Methodist schedule with 9:30 am church school 10:? worship and 7:30 pm evening service and midweek Lenten sessions at 7:30.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Christian Church Richard Williams YPSE Paul McAllister A. G. Winkle Methodist Church Earl Johnson Margaret Dunlevy Rev Winkle

Joint Inspection of Lodges To Be Held

Glouster Lodge will host a joint inspection with Bishopville and Trimble lodges Friday at 7 30 PM Eastern War Time. Master Mason degree for one candidate to be conferred. D D G M W Wenslow Sauer of Marietta will conduct the inspection. All regular Masons invited.

Glouster Bishopville Trimble D.D.G.M. W. Wenslow Sauer Marietta

Glouster Circle Plans Friday Meeting at 7 30 PM

Glouster WSCS Circle No 3 of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Florence Parker s home. The Glouster social notes note a birthday celebration for Mrs George Marquis with relatives visiting from Bar berton Akron Trimble and Columbus and Cleveland trips by family members. Phyllis Kleinman returns for a ten day visit from Ohio State University. Rupert Embrey resigns from W W Bryson s store to work in a Cleveland defense plant. Mrs A G Winkle visits Newark.

Glouster Marecelite Rebekah Lodge Loo F. Hall Collee WSCS Methodist Church Florence Parker George Marquis Marquis Myron Marquis Robert Dean Zane Allen Barberton Charles Saulters Allene Lavonda Carl Randall Akron Iva Betty Wanda Bertha Luckey Trimble Charles Williams Joyce Williams Columbus Tanna M. Lintala Cleveland Theodore Williams Dorothy Saulters Chrystal Cannon Phyllis Kleinman Ohio State University Samuel Kleinman Rupert Embrey W. W. Bryson A. G. Winkle Newark

Leonard Kleinman Granted Externship At Grant Hospital

Leonard Kleinman son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kleinman received an externship at Grant Hospital. He will finish his medical course this year and then enter active Army service. He currently holds second lieutenant and is deferred until graduation. after active duty he will be promoted to first lieutenant.

Glouster Leonard Kleinman Samuel Kleinman Grant Hospital Os.u. Medical College

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