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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1948

Page

8

Browns loom large as players shift in post season NFL turmoil

The article surveys NFL wrangles with the Cleveland Browns dominating the All-America era as franchise moves spark talent shifts. It notes Baltimore finances for Sea Hawks Colts and Layne's Bears bid, plus stars from Notre Dame and other colleges signing with NFL teams, signaling league balance and college-to-pro flow.

Cleveland Browns Baltimore Miami Seahawks Colts Miami Texas Bobby Layne Sammy Baugh Southwest Chicago Bears Sid Luckman Johnny Lujack Layne Bears George Halas Browns Lujack George Connor Notre Dame Harry Gilmer Alabama Washington Redskins Charley Conerly Barney Poole Mississippi Bill Swiacki Columbia New York Giants Bob Davis Georgia Tech Vaughan Mancha Boston

Hogsett Efaw Share Ladies Pin Honors Night Bowling

Hess Grocers led the Ladies City Bowling league pace win over third place C SOF 2057 to 1987 as Carol Hogsett posted 439 with 112 144 183 and Maxine Efaw led C SOE with 472 138 165 169. Buicks shut out by McBee No 1 2010 to 1859 while Kern Cleaners beat McBee No 2 2-1. Factory top guard Al Riley 558 while Order topped Factory with 2555 team total.

Hess Grocers C & Sof Carol Hogsett Maxine Efaw C& Soe McBee Betty Hayhurst Kern Cleaners al Riley Harold Hawk Merrick Crossen

New Concord MVL Champs Crowned in Basketball League

New Concord was awarded the Muskingum Valley League Championship. Coaches named first and second all league teams featuring players from New Concord Crooksville Westwood and Philo with forwards centers and guards across both squads.

Glouster New Concord Freriks Crooksville Westwood Wilson Allen Gibbs Wollenburg New Lexington Caton Roseville Pugh Tilton Caldwell Morris Philo

Bremen Star Named on Class B All State Quint

Glen Hursey of Bremen earns a Class B center berth for the third straight All State team. Hoops standout Carl Large of Kitts Hill and Ken Alessi of Yorkville headline the Class B forwards, with Maynard Goare and Joe Johnston at guard.

Hursey Bremen Mansfield Steegman Linville Dick Dawe Lima Central Frank Common Alliance Bob Pager Salem Bob Bush Middletown Charley James Canton McKinley Pager Carl Large Kitts Hill Ken Alessi Yorkville Large Alessi Maynard Goare Edison Joe Johnston Johnston Athens Glenford Allstar Yorkville Ifons Glen Hurley Edison Tr Bremen G

Boxing results and notable names from last night showdowns

Fights last night featured Leo Sawicki defeating Jess Baker in Wilkes-Barre and Mel Neary outpointing Willie Alexander in Atlantic City. The card listed numerous forwards centers and guards across multiple teams, reflecting a diverse roster of participants and venues.

Wilkes-Barre Leo Sawicki Boston Jess Baker Roanoke Atlantic City N. J Mel Neary Philadelphia Willie Alexander Chester

Shrider departs for All Star game after Madison Square Garden honor

Dick Shrider of Glenford and Perry County departs for New York for the West in the New York Herald Tribune charity game at Madison Square Garden. The high scoring Ohio University forward who led the Bobcats with 311 points this season reflects on the surprise selection and his plans after graduation. He credits coach Dutch Trautwein and his Glenford teammates, and hints at pro hopes and a potential Goodyear offer.

Glenford Perry County Dick Shrider New York Madison Square Garden Ohio University New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Shrider Ohio State Michigan Trautwein Ohio LA Western Reserve Cleveland Cleveland Arena Kentucky Marietta Pioneers Bobcats Cincinnati Benedict Helen Manson Brownsville Will Trautwein Shhrider Alremdy Pacific Coast Akron Goodyear Company Glen Hursey

HVL Laurels To Panthers in Harvest Clash

Albany Panthers edged Carbondale Independents 35 to 33 on Athens High floor to claim the Hocking Valley League crown. Marvin Knowlton led with 12 points while Brooks scored 18 for Independents, and next face Knights of Columbus for district laurels on Monday night.

Albany Panthers Carbondale Independents Athens High Knights of Columbus Athens Panthers Marvin Knowlton Brooks Independents Panther-Casey Carbondale Beckley Clothiers Ose D. van Dyke Calvin Petes Bes A. Enlow Elliott Baur and Cavanaugh

Bowler Bomar Suspended by Bowling Proprietors Association

Detroit report states Buddy Bomar captain of Kathryn Bowling Chicago team received a six month suspension and a $500 fine for violating a contract during a title defense against Detroit B. and B. team, former world champions.

Detroit Buddy Bomar Kathryn Chicago Bowling Proprietors Association of America Bomar

Soccer Clinic Plan Outlined by U S Soccer Federation

The U S Soccer Football Association’s promotional committee outlines a program for a comprehensive soccer clinic. Copies of the plan are available by writing to the U S S F A at 320 Fifth Ave New York City.

New York U. S. Soccer Football Association U.S.S.F.A Fifth Ave New York City

High School Cage Results From Ohio And Midwest Pairings

Cinched up matchups show Hamilton Catholic 43 over Columbus Central 37 while Coshocton lands 54 to 39 against Steubenville. Other spreads include Holgate 42 over Troy Lauckey 40 and Lima St. Rose 43 to 41 Marseilles. North Canton 47 defeats Akron Ellet 33. Midvale 43 over Middlebranch 34. Lockland Wayne 360 beats Marysville 26. In pro play Washington 71 over Baltimore 64 and Philadelphia 88 to 57 over Providence. New York 91 over St. Louis 80. Boston 77 over Chicago 72. National League: Indianapolis 75 over Flint 49, Rochester 76 over Syracuse 48, Anderson 80 over Sheboygan 76. American League: Philadelphia 61 over Brooklyn 52, Scranton 91 over Trenton 74. Exhibition Oshkosh N beats Milwaukee Shooting Stars 50.

Hamilton Catholic Columbus Central Coshocton Steubenville Holgate Troy-Lauckey Lima St. Rose Marseilles North Canton Akron Ellet Midvale Middlebranch Lockland Wayne Marysville Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Providence New York St. Louis Boston Chicago Indianapolis Flint Rochester Syracuse Anderson Sheboygan Brooklyn Scranton Trenton Oshkosh Milwaukee Shooting Stars

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