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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1949

Page

9

Feroz finish sparks benching and brawl at regional hoops

Irate Woodsfield fans rushed the court after New Lexington edged them in a tight regional final. Officials and officers intervened at the scoring table as players and coaches exchanged tense words. Burkhart led Woodsfield with 15 points after a seven foul run, while Wollenberg paced the Panthers amid late-game pressure.

Woodsfield Redskins New Lexington Kermit Riesser Ab Finsterwald Frank Cox New Philadelphia Ed Heidman Cox Tal Dack Pere Charley Burkhart Sover Burkhart Bill Yoho John Mellett Redskin Wollenberg Weillenders Himerlf Wit Burkhart McAndrews A. Burkharter Mellott NEW LEXINGTON _ Ponrad

New Lexington Panthers Triumph In Regional Claw B Final

New Lexington edges Woodfield Redskins 56 to 50 in Columbus regional final to claim 26th win. Panthers relied on Wollendberg's rebounding and inside scoring while Woodfield pressed hard, with Burkhart and Mellett contributing key points.

Ohio Univ and regional teams in seventh annual tourney

A regional tournament unfolds in St. Albans with entrants from Leges Avhena Kent Huntington Ashmaead Ky and Charleston. Spensers Pepsi Cola quintet from Athens, the reigning champions, join Sealer and Ohio University team members. Kent enters with notable collegiate careers.

ST. Albans Hewtay Leges Avhena Kent Huntington Ashmaead Charleston Spensers Pepsi Cole Athens Ohio University Real State Collegiane Ite Neen

Weekend Scores From Professional Association Games

Chicago beat Rochester 98 to 61 and St. Louis defeated Fort Wayne 87 to 82. Minneapolis edged Philadelphia 91 to 78. In the American League Wilkes Barre won 127 to 77 over Hartford and Trenton took Scranton Tr. In the National League Waterloo 52 Dayton 50 Moline 78 Oshkosh 61 Sheboygan 55 Denver 40 and Syracuse 77 Hammond 73.

Chicago Rochester St. Louis Fort Wayne Minneapolis Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Hartford Trenton Scranton Waterloo Dayton Moline Oshkosh

Hockey Scores From Rival City Rivalries

Detroit 2 Montreal 1, New York 5 Chicago 1, Boston 7 Toronto 2. Buffalo 9 Philadelphia 4, Indianapolis 2 Pittsburgh 1, Hershey 7 New Haven 6, Providence 2 Springfield 1, Cleveland 7 St. Louis 3.

Detroit Montreal New York Chicago Boston Toronto Buffalo Philadelphia Indianapolis Pittsburgh Hershey New Haven Providence Springfield Cleveland St. Louis

Bearcats Cap Off Historic Season With Invitational Title

University of Cincinnati closes the season by beating Xavier 57 46 to win the Cincinnati Invitational. Coach Wiethe posts a 23 5 season record and the Bearcats claim two undisputed Mid American Conference championships. Ralph Richter sets new single season scoring mark with 460 points.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Bearcat Xavier University Jecha Bearcat Phasketeers Wiethe Cats Bearcats Ralph Richter Bill Westerfeld Westerfeld Richter St. Francis Ofrooklyn

Oilers dethrone Oklahoma City in AAU final

Oakland Bittners defeated Phillips Oilers 55 to 51 on Saturday to win the National AAU championship, ending Oklahoma City’s reign.

Oilers Oklahoma City Oakland Bittners Phillips Oilers

Scholastic Court finals may shift to Cincinnati

The Ohio scholastic finals consider moving from Fairgrounds Coliseum in Columbus to Cincinnati to solve seating limits. Commissioner H. W. Beentler cites 7000 seats at Columbus and potential revenue from Cincinnati as a fit. Regional games tee off Thursday with Class B New Lexington and Delphos St John. Class A opens Friday with Niles and Hamilton Public.

Lockland Wayne Cincinnati Leoms New Lexington Delphos St. John’s Panthers Wayne Columbus Ofio Fairgrounds Coliseum Cincinnatis H.W. Beeentler Queen City Acker Delphos St. John North Canton Niles Hamilton Public Toledo Central Catholic Akron St. Vincent Hy Davis Convey A. C. Grant Loudonville Fd Heldman Marietta Mack Shaeffer Columbus Grove John Ruse Youngstown Hamilton County Dan Tehan Emschler Hamilton Hitch Delphes St. Jobe Momlay New Leximeton Tuesdey Lickland Wayne Hmaritten Public Thureday Akron Vincent Toledo Central Catholico Obnetnnati Nies New Lewington Levekiss Weyne Wieter Toledo Central Telede Tral Akron St. Vincant

Inquest Set Over Toledo Boxer Death

An inquest will probe the death of Art Jackson an 18 year old Toledo boxer and former Golden Gloves champion. He died after a Friday training session at the YMCA following a brain operation and subsequent coma. Detective Sgt Roy Shelton says a chair collapse caused his head to strike the floor during sparring with Charlie Cotton. Cotton was slated for a bout tonight with Willie Guy of Pittsburgh.

Toledo Art Jackson YMCA Roy Shelton Jackson Young Jackson Charlie Cotton Cotton Willie Guy Pittsburgh

Pick off play sparks Brooklyn in camp loss

In Florida reports, Brooklyn aims to use a new pick off tactic as practice. The team fell to the Philadelphia Athletics in a spring session noted for the new tactic usage.

Vero Beach Fla Brooklyners Philadelphia Athletics

Miami Football Prospects Bright at Oxford

Miami University faces a tough 1949 schedule under new head coach Wayne Woodrow Hayes as it defends MAC title. The staff combines Browns influence with Hayes Denison roots, returning 32 lettermen and a potent passing attack led by Mel Olix, with supporting backs and receivers from last year.

Oxford Miami University Miami Woody Hayes John Brickels George Blackburn Joe Madro Sid Gillman University of Cincinnati Gillman Cincinnati Earl Blaik Army Blackburn Wayne Woodrow Woody” Hayes Denison University Fyebrows John L Stub” Brickels Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Woodrow Wills Warren Schmakel Ben Ankeney Hayes Browns Denison Macy's Paul Shoults Redskin Vid Miller Dick Preston Jimmy Jones Harold Stahl Jack Faulkner Paul Dellerba Mel Olix Ernest Plank Bill

Kentucky Eyes NCAA Crown in Opening Round Bid

New York reports Kentucky hopes to reach the NCAA final after a two losses in 81 games. Villanova faces Yale in tonight's opener while Kentucky meets Illinois in the double header with high scorers Tony Lavelli and Paul Arizin leading Yale and Villanova.

New York Kentuckys Kentuckians Digames Loyola of Chicago Lexi Wildcats Villanova Wildcats University of Hi Hols Tuchi Yale Oklahoma A On Mate Kansas City Villanova Tony Lavelli New Haven Blues Paul Ariain

Hambletonian Odds Bared in Winter Book for 1949

New York reports the 1949 winter odds for the Hambletonian and Little Brown Jug favor Miss Tilly and Bangaway at 41 to 1 and Good Time at 21 to 1. Miss Tilly, the Nibble Hanover filly from Greenwich, led juvenile Grand Circuit winners with 49 876 in 1948, while Bangaway showed late-season promise for Saunders Minx of Toledo. Elaine Sterling, the 1948 Hambletonian winner, is listed at 12 to 1.

New York Miss Tilly Bangaway Good Time C. W. Phellis Greenwich Conn Saunders Minx Toledo Hale Dale W. H. Ouane Goshen N. Y Elaine Sterling Harrison Hoyt Bethel Demon Hanover A. P. Topper Bucyrus

Grange Cage Game Amesville Preview

Ames Grange basketball hosts Stockport Grange in Ames-Bern High School gym at 7 30 p m as a prep for the State Grange Tournament in Columbus on April 1. Don’t miss the narrow 48 47 NIT final Loyola of Chicago win reported for New York San Francisco.

Chesnes San Bernardino Calif Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Billy Meyer Bob Cheenes BUCS San Francisco Grange Amesville Columbus Ames Grange Stockport Grange Ames-Bern High School DONS New York Loyola of Chicago

Alabama Grid Coach Stricken in Alabama

Frank Thorn, 50, Alabama Crimson Tide football coach, suffered a heart attack Saturday night in Mermingham. Dr. Joseph Hirsch reported his condition slightly improved tonight after a period of deterioration. Thorn had a record of 116 victories and six bowl games over 15 seasons.

Mermingham Ala Frank Thorn Alabama Crimson Tide Joseph Hirsch Thomas Thorne

Geneva Cards 17 Beaver Falls Baseball Schedule

Geneva College announced a 12 game schedule including a May 23 game against Steubenville College. The opener and other details were released in yesterday's notice from Geneva College.

Geneva Cards Beaver Falls Steubenville College Geneva College

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