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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

Page

13

Bobcats spring football shows depth under Widdoes

Ohio University Bobcats football with Don Wirtz Vern Smith and Don McBride leading a competitive backfield. Wide hopes for a solid line and 17 linemen including Krager and Gawronski. Spring game set April 2 to reveal progress and positions.

Wid Don Wirtz Wirtz Vern Smith Don McBride Erland Ahlberg John Evans Bob Thomas John Brammer Ron Macuga Norm Leggett Frank Cullis Larry Buckles Jim Hilles Allen Coburn Dave Kuenzit Bill Stevens Millard Mosley Widdoes

Fresh Wrestlers Cup Second Place at Earlham Open

Five Ohio University freshmen earned a second place as OU claimed runner up to Indiana University at the Earlham College Open in Earlham Indiana. Carmen Baratta won 167 pounds and Mike Oros 157 pounds, with Rudy Napoli second at 123 pounds, Don Rositano third at 130 and Bob Radel third in heavyweight. Larry Wolfe of Racine auditioned for the Kansas City Athletics in spring training in Savannah Georgia.

Ohio University Earlham Ind Bobcat Indiana University Fred Schlecher Carmen Baratta Mike Oros Rudy Napoli Don Rositano Bob Radel Larry Wolfe Racine Kansas City Athletics Savannah

McArthur Cagers Top Stat Line in 25 Game Run

Bruce McLin coached McArthur Cagers posted 1762 points across 25 games while opponents scored 1439. Team averaged 704 points per 25 games with strong shooting 60.6 percent and 688 field goals made out of 1540 attempts. Tommy Gl led with 399 points in 20 games. Dick Armstrong 397. Johnny Cline led rebounds with 229 and 221 points scored.

Aacar Truk Mearyiurs Bruce McLin Generals Vinton County Gene Tommy Gl United Press Associated Press Dick Armstrong Johnny Cline Cline Jack Armstrong Dave Arnett Merle Conley K Graves Coff Hopkine Gland J. Taylor Gill Armstrong

Chauncey Serviceman Arrives in Korea as Engineer

Pte George M. Sofronko of Chauncey has arrived in Korea and joined the Tth Infantry Division. He is a member of the Division Corps of Engineers and entered the Army in December 1953, with his last post at Fort Devens Massachusetts.

Senauncey George M. Sofronko Chauncey Korea Tth Infantry Divison Sofronko Tth Division Corps of Engineers Army Fort Devens Mass

Back ailments shelve Raschi weeks missing Cardinals pitcher

Veteran right handed pitcher Ose Raschi of the St. Louis Cardinals is sidelined by a back ailment Judge Eddie Stanky said on Saturday the injury will keep him idle for at least four weeks. The item notes other scattered sports results and college references from Spendthrift Farm to Kentucky Derby foals and bowling tournament highs.

Rie Raschi St. Louis Cardinals Eddie Stanky

Property Bought for Field Lee at The Plains

The Plains Athletic Association bought FE First St Vessalo property to clear land for a proposed football field. A spokesman urged volunteers to help with tractors and plows. Work begins each evening with Saturday burning planned at 1 30 p m.

The Plains Athletic Association First St Vessalo

Take 3 Places Bowlers Lead Army Tour Finish

The all Army bowing tournament ends with three Ohioans as top scorers for the team to compete for service championships. Next week in Chicago the Army honors Dick Hoover of Akron Lakewood from the Washington DC Military District as the standout bowler.

Chicago Army Dick Hoover Akron Lakewood Washington, D.C

Dayton Star Horan Receives Ohio Mr. Basketball Award

The Dayton University star forward John Horan yesterday received Ohio’s outstanding collegiate basketball player of the year award for his performance with the Flyers.

John Horan University of Dayton Ohio

Chauncey Church Notes and Parish Services Summary

Chauncey church notices list multiple pastors and services across parishes including Greens Run Millfield Sand Ridge Morristown and Pilgrim Holiness. Worship times range from 7:30 pm to 10:30 am with Sunday schools, Bible studies, evangelistic services, and youth fellowship.

Charen Courtney C. D. Mulkin Itt Jor Ridge Trimble Mulkin Greens Run Chauncey Millfield Church of God Clarence Way Sand Ridge Hiram Mingus Morristown Teien Tatman Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Chauncey Methodist Wetherill

Chauncey Personals and Area Visitors Share News

People from Athens and Columbus visit relatives in Logan Parkersburg and Millfield. Mr Glick of Chrysler Amplex division spoke at the University Center on miracles from metal powders. Visitors include the Schoonovers and Madek family in Detroit, the Harveys, the Pidcock family, and the Waltons. Religious services are announced for Millfield and Logan communities with local pastors and schedules.

Ang Airs Sonny Canter Athens Clyde Canter Phillip Glick Detroit N. S. Harvey Glick Chrysler Amplex’ Division University Center Harvey Alex Madek William N. Schoonover John Schoonover Je [Bail Logan Robert Howe Columbus Helen Howard Olive Brookins Raymond Pidcock Columbus Pidcock Dorothy Deeter Royan Sam Nay Ridcocn Fand George Walton Parkersburg Roy Ankrim Carl Moody Homer Omen Loretta Bowers Robert ‘Corbin Jessie Fulton Bowers

Youth HAUL Presents Cand Ship Service Sunday Night

The Taylor s Christ group under Mrs Bert Murray will present a candle ship service at 7 20 Sunday night. Members will appear in robes depicting the 12 apostles and there will be special music by the group.

The Taylors Christ Bert Murray

Former Pastor Mohler Visits Friends on Way to Barbouville Ky

Former Wickliffe Christian Church pastor Mohler traveled from Lexington to Youngstown stopping among parish families in Chaumet. He dined with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and plans to start at First Christian Church in Barbourville Ky on April 1 after completing his BD at the College of the Bible.

Chaumuet — Negnant Moneyer Youngstown Church of Christ Lexington Gilbert Courtney Mohler Barboure

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