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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1946

Page

7

Ohio U. honors 1946 basketball lettermen and managers

Ohio University awards letters to 10 members of the 1946 team under Coach Trautwein. Freshman numerals go to four players and three student managers receive numerals. Notables include Bob Fitz Miller and Kenny Walters, with Miller the lone 1946-47 loss from the team. The Green and White posted 14–5 with 1086 points. Sayre adds a prior letter. coaches call the season very successful.

Ohio University W. J Dutch) Trautwein Bob “Fitz” Miller Strasburg Kenny Walters New Lexington Ralph Sayre New Haven W.va Bob Brandie Chillicothe Bob Dickey Lancaster Russ Gregg Ashville Harry Lamb Tom O'Brien Marrella Jim Calabria Cambridge Tom Jenike Hillsboro Gene Kinsley Hartville John Czuba Campbell Jim Carnavale Youngstown George Stan Canton Trautwein Harold E.wise

Akron Zippers place two on AP All Conference team

University of Akron Zippers land two spots on the All Conference squad chosen by Associated Press writers and league coaches. Frank Wahl and Sam Serves earn first team selections as Akron aids a 19 win season and a share of the league crown. Sylvester Goedde of Toledo shines at center while Larry Kukura of Muskingum and Clayton West of Kent State also earn spots. Second team includes Gene Felmuth, Leroy Thomas, Calvi Moore, Russell Lynch, and Robert Strand.

Harold Harrison Columbus University of Akron Zippers Associated Press Muskingum Kent State Toledo Akron Frank Wahl Sam Zipper Wittenberg Larry Kukura Forward Campbell Army Sylvester Stretch Serves Coard Clayton West Canton Merchant Marine West Wahl Larry “Kukura Sylvester Goedde de Sam Serves Gene Fellmuth Wittenbero Leroy Thomas Otterbein Calvi Moore Russell Lynch Capital Robert Strand Oberlin Gouards

League Bowler Easy to Spot

NECDAY notes league bowlers show etiquette instincts even in open play. ABC rules allow suspensions or expulsions for derogatory conduct, with disqualification from leagues or tournaments and forfeiture by teams that field disqualified players. Unfair advantage via misrepresenting averages or bowling below average is barred. Next: Footwork.

Necday American Bowling Congress

Cubs Slump Sinks Cubs 11 0 at St Louis Browns

Chicago Cubs suffer an 11 0 defeat as Phil Cavarretta goes hitless in four at bats and Charlie Grimm downplays the slump. The Browns dominate behind solid hitting and strong pitching in a one-sided early season game.

Anaheim Cahf UPI Charlie Grimm Chicago Cubs Phil Cavarrettas Grimm Cavarretta St. Louis Browns Cubs

Hatten Impresses Dodgers Pitcher to Lead Pennant Hope

Augie Galan spoke for the Brooklyn Dodgers praising Joe Hatten the Bancroft, Ja. rookie as the pitcher who can lead them to a pennant. He cited Hatten’s speed curves change of pace and control as evidence of his talent and potential contribution to the team.

Daytona Beach Fla Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Hatten Bancroft, Ja. Ou Augie Galan Hatten

Trade Talk Buzz in Miami As Giants Scout Cardinals

In Miami New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham planned talks with Yankee President Larry MacPhail about Red Cross benefit games this summer while trade chatter heated up. The St. Louis Cardinals were reported in the same city as the Yankees fueling the buzz behind the scenes at training camp.

Miami Fla New York Giants Horace Stoneham Yankee Larry Macphail Red Cross Giants St. Louis Cardinals Yanks

Yankees Trim Catching Corps With Hemsley Sale

The New York Yankees reduced their catching corps to nine by selling 39 year old Rollie Hemsley to the Philadelphia Phillies. Hemsley joined the Yankees in July 1942 after being released by Cincinnati.

Miami Beach Fla Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Orioles Herb Pennock Rollie Hemsley New York Yankees ST Petersburg

Cincinnati Drubs New Yorker in Ten Round Light Heavyweight

Charles, a Cincinnati light heavyweight weighing 173, edged Tee Hubert of New York over 10 rounds in St. Petersburg. Hubert was floored four times, with the bout ending in a unanimous decision as Charles dominated from the first bell to the finish.

Cincinnati Buzzard Charles Tee Hubert New York Hubert ST. Petersburg Olena Tech Waks Savage St. Louis Rae Floyd Gibson Tommy Woodpad Taeward Columbus

Chapman falls short of perfect in world bowling tourney

Jim Chapman of Sandusky Ohio came within 11 pins of a 300 game in the American Bowling Congress World Championship. He moved to third in the singles with a 677 for the day, the highest game of the meet to date. Also reported is the birth of a nine pound son to Basil and Mrs Basil Cullison of Nelsonville at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Buffalo Jim Chapman Sandusky Ohio Kegler Chapman the Plains Basil Cullison Sheltering Arms Hospital Ahout John Altman Nelsonville Henry Cullison Salem Road Barbara Basil

Browns Aim for PCL Upset in California Showdown

In Anaheim California the St. Louis Browns regulars attempt to finally defeat the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League. Manager Luke Sewell has selected Al Hollingsworth Steve Sander and Denny Galehouse to start pitching for the Browns.

Anaheim Calif St.Louis Browns Hollywood Stars Luke Sewell al Hollingsworth Steve Sandra Denny Galehouse Browns

Reds and Indians set for Clearwater twin bill in grapefruit action

The Cincinnati Reds bring a Grapefruit League record of nine wins and seven losses to Clearwater for a two game set with the Cleveland Indians. Pitchers Millard Howell George Burpo Howard Fox and Joe Bowman will take the mound for the Reds.

Tampa Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Will Harridge American League Cheatwater Fla Lou Mr. Boudreau

Opening Lineup for Tigers Named in Lakeland

Opening day lineup announced by manager Steve ONeill for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland Florida shows Dick Wakefield Barney McCosky and Pat Mullin starting in the outfield with Hank Greenberg at first base.

Lakeland Fla Steve O'Neill Detroit Tigers Dick Wakefield Barney McCosky Pat Mullin lHank Greenberg

Glouster High Alumni to Meet Friday Evening

The Glouster High School Alumni Association will meet at the high school Friday evening at eight o'clock. The date of the banquet will be set at this meeting. High School Bandboosters will sponsor a benefit party in American Legion Hall Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock.

Glouster Glouster High School American Legion Hall

Service Men of Glouster Area News of Local Men Overseas

Mr and Mrs John Cavey of Republic Ave report their son William arrived in Germany and is stationed at Marsburg after basic training. Their three other sons John Forrest and Robert are now discharged and back in Glouster. Mr and Mrs Charles Moody received a telegram from grandson John Moody stating transfer from Fresno California to Langley Field Virginia.

Glouster John Cavey Republic Ave William Germany Marsburg Cavey John Forrest Robert Giouster Charles Moody John Moody Fresno Calif Langsley Field

Glouster Ladies Study Club Meeting Recap

Mrs Frank Darling hosted the Catholic Ladies Study Club in the church hall with a short business session and a program of sacred readings by Mrs Mary Jennice Mrs John R Clerk and Mrs Doe Wall. A social hour followed with lunch served to numerous members and the next meeting set for the second day of April with Mrs John R Clark as hostess.

Mrs. Jack Munden Honored at Shower

The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. John Blower's home Friday evening for a shower honoring Mrs. Jack Munden. Dorothy Howard led devotionals, contests awarded to Loretta Judson, Dorothy DeLong, and Dor G. Howard. Guests listed by name, with gifts from absent friends, and a reception of ice cream cake and coffee followed. A note of an upcoming Concord Union Church official board meeting on Thursday April 4 at 7 30 PM.

Orpah Methodist Church John Blower Dorothy Howard Loretta Judson Dorothy DeLong Dor Glouster Clara Mcothy Howard Mullin Jack Mundew Coatte Oot Touane Or E. E. Mundew Dora Emerick C. K. Rorkhold Thomas Vaughn Ed Ley Dale Swyers Glenn McDonald Emmett Anderson E. K. Pough Thomas Rose Harold Dew L. G. DeLong Dave Pickard Lucille Thompson Lillie Murphy C. A. Pride Concord Concord Union Church

Missionary Society Meets at Home of Mrs Williams

The GLOUSTER Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Harry B Williams home on March 21. President Mrs Ethel Riley led the session. Mrs Helen Leach read the scripture. devotional quotes were shared. Effie Brown was appointed to lead a circulating dollar fund. Next meeting announced for April 1st.

Glouster—Missionary Society First Baptist Church Harry B Willliams Ethel Riley Helen Leach Williams Effie Brown

Pythian Sisters Meet Wednesday at K of P Hall

GLOUSTER The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting in the K of P Hall Wednesday evening at 7 30 oclock An officer of the association asks that all members make a special effort to be present At the close of the meeting a potluck lunch will be served.

Glouster Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Alll

Major Minor Ruling on Signing High School Players

Baseball's signing rule bars high school players from pro contracts until graduation. The policy, approved after years of study, draws complaints from parents about economic hardship and limits on early earnings. Affected clubs face fines and officials a yearlong ineligibility for violations.

Cincinnati CPI A. B Chandler Harold D Muddy” Ruel Ruel Commissioner's Office National Federation of State School Athletic Associations

Waterloo High Cagers Honored At Banquet

Waterloo High School held its annual banquet at the high school gym. Honored for the season were captain Harold Morgan and players Dale Hawk Hob Doolittle John Bridge Laird Llewellyn Allen Rorick Richard Hartley Robert Hartley among others. Cheerleaders and team officials were recognized. The evening featured music and speeches by Coach Gordon Thompson and Ohio University’s Butch Grover on athletics and education.

Waterloo High Cazers Harold Morgan Dale Hawk Hob Doolittle John Bridge Laird Llewellyn Allen Rorick Richard Hartley Robert Hartley Laird Smyth Roger Beveridge Arthur Sickles Donald Shingler Denver Scott Bob Andrews Clinton Cooper Dent Saylor Lewis Jeffers Lenore Dinsmoor Mary Allbaugh Donna Steinmeyer Grace Dicken Walter Hicks Marty Dickerson Tunior Mare Bert Allbaugh Miusie Martha Mare Reid McBride Martin Jones Virginia Kennard Gordon Thompson Basketeers Board of Education Hurley Pidcock Everning Brandon T “Butch” Grover Ohio University Bobcats Adrian Collins

Pilgrim Church to Hear Rev Pidcock in Chauncey

Reverend Ray Pidcock of Chauncey will preach Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Church near Carbondale. Wilbur House holder of Jacksonville will be present with special music and a good attendance is expected. He will preach again Sunday March 31 at 2 30 p.m. after Sunday School at 1 30.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Pilgrim Church Carbondale Wilbur Householder Jacksonville Pidcock

Chauncey Area Personal News and Visits

Mr and Mrs George Williamson and relatives visited Hill Cemetery in Middleport on Sunday. The Sissons of Trimble visited Mrs Elizabeth Robinett in Millfield. Floyd Stanley and family from Chauncey visited Athens to see their daughter Bertha Sherlock. Mrs Mary Meinhkam of Chauncey has been ill in Converse Street. Clifford Courtney and wife from Corning visited Mrs Minnette Courtney in Beaumont. Clarence Staley has received an honorable discharge and returned to Chauncey with Elsie. Dr C N Sanders and John Rankin returned to Millfield from Columbus.

Chauncey George Williamson Charles S. Bradfield Lucille Sanders Middleport Pomeroy William Sisson Anita Trimble Millfield Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Floyd Stanley Athens C. N. Sanders John Rankin Columbus

Chauncey Coach Smith attends Mid-West PE Association meeting

Chauncey Dover Schools coach William A. Smith visited Columbus for three days last week representing his district at the Mid West Physical Education Association. In Glouster Jr J Stanley bought the Alonzo Orme property on Main Street across from Hotel Gordon, now home to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cheney.

Chauncey William A. Smith Chauncey-Dover Columbus Mid-West Physical Education Association Glouster — Jr J. Stanley Alonzo Orme Main Street Gordon Harry Cheney

Fullerton Roundup Highlights Uniform Rule Interpretations

National coaches urge uniform interpretations of old rules to avoid new changes. Officials should gather, stage demonstrations, and discuss details with coaches to reach consensus. anecdotes note Lou Boudreau’s shrimp anecdote and various sports updates including sandlot registration plans and a Navy bound coach searching for Ivy League opportunities.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Joan Bunn Stanford Springfield College

Zone Rally At Syracuse Draws Nazarene Group

Chauncey Rev and Mrs Lakin led The Plains Church of the Nazarene delegation at the Zone Rally in Syracuse Ohio. The event brings 14 Nazarene churches quarterly with Jackson Church of Nazarene winning both banners for mileage and attendance with 52 present. Rev J N Lakin spoke at the opening.

Jackson Church of Nazarene J. N. Lakin

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Meet Tonight at K of P Hall

Mrs Addie Tippie announces Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary meeting at seven thirty this evening in the K of P building. After the regular session, benefit games will be played. All members urged to attend.

Chauncey Addie Tippie Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary K. of P

Chauncey Woman Elected Secretary of Music Education Association

Christine Brown Chauncey supervisor of vocal music in Chauncey Dover Schools was elected secretary of the Southeastern Ohio Music Education Association at a Jackson Ohio meeting. Supt W G Davis and Grace Wood along with Chauncey Dover students attended and participated in the program.

Chauncey Christine Brown Chauncey-Dover Southeastern Ohio Music Education Association Jackson Ohio Supt W. G. Davis Grace Wood

Morristown Church Services Announced

Chauncey residents are invited to Morristown Holiness Church for services Thursday and Friday at seven o clock. Rev Hiram Mingus will present charts on the Second Coming of Christ. The cottage prayer meeting Thursday night is canceled due to the church event.

Chauncey Morristown Hiram Mingus Christ

Mayor to Speak at Plains Community Meeting

The Plains residents are invited Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a CHAUNCEY men’s meeting at The Plains Methodist Church with Mayor Oral Daugherty of Nelsonville as guest speaker. Special music will be included. The Plains Garden Club meets the same evening at 7 30 p m at Mrs Edith Barrows home in Athens.

Chauncey the Plains Methodist Church Oral Daugherty Nelsonville Chauncex The Plains Garden Club Edith Barrows Athens

Death of Chauncey County Home resident Renzo Barringer

Renzo Barringer aged 65 died Saturday night at the County Home in Chauncey. The body was taken to White Funeral Home in Coolville where funeral services and burial were held. His wife passed away three years earlier.

Chauncey Renzo Barringer Coolville

Kurland Ends Aggie Cage Career

Seven foot center Bob Kurland closes his college basketball career as Oklahoma A&M faces North Carolina for the NCAA title at Madison Square Garden. A&M Shelby 620 points leading scorer, eight point favorite over the Tar Heels, crowd of 18 400 expected. NC defeated NYU and Ohio State to capture the Eastern crown while A&M beat Baylor and California for Western honors.

New York Bob Kurland Oklahoma Aggies North Carolina Kurland Aggies Tarheels Matieson Square Garden Cowboys California Ohio State

Lady Erratic Gas Relieves By ERB HELP Claim

A woman who feared bedtime due to stomach gas reports relief after taking ERB-HELP containing 12 herbs. She says gas vanished, bowels regular, and she can sleep flat again. Advertisement cites Athens Pharmacy and Betts Cut Rate in Nelsonville for purchase.

Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Betts

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