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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1944
Page
7
Ohio high school basketball scene crowns Middletown and Akron Woodward as state champions after a hard fought tournament. Notables include Ellet and Philo standout players, and a large crowd scene with awards and coaches honored for long service.
Sunday brings hundreds to the field trials and gym scene. Don Pierce headlines the day in Topeka while Clark Shaughnessy’s Bears plays misdirection with a new motion around Ralph Bristolara. Ohio State basketball standout Is ne among few who can soar with contact lenses, as Earl Andr e’s galloping horses fill gaps in a lean exercise scene. Sillman’s Gym draws steady crowds, offering glimpses of major matches and the larger Garden lights.
The column notes experiments with 22 foot baskets praised by a coach who hints at broader changes. It highlights scoring leaders Curt McCamny Joe Hensley and Pauline Morris as rising talents, and warns college coaches may face staffing shortages. Baseball prep charts mention Johnny Pesky and Jimmy Vernon shifting to naval training pathways.
A transcontinental pro league group from ten cities plans April 2 talks to form Air Borne Football League. They discuss tentative officers, divisions, and a season of five games in two months with all travel by air. Organizers hope to establish a constitution and franchise interest from New York, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Seattle.
Columbus reports the Ohio Women's State Bowling Tournament action with leaders in Class A and B. Laura Vandebank of Cincinnati led all events with a 2606 two-team total of 1731, while Reid nine-game total 1731 aided by Cleveland’s May Company. Catherine Burling of Cincinnati Lima rose in Class B solo and Lima’s Clevenger Bros. led top teams with strong 2370 marks as the event rolled toward finals.
Trimble Red Cross drive nears completion as lists show varied contributions from local committees and residents. Donations include amounts from Pred Hees committee 163, Herman Lekott 90, H F Kittle 95, Lena E Davia 18, Taylor's committee 1635, Abbie Galbraith 2, and many others with dozens giving $1 and $2, totaling still unreported.
Community volunteers push for funding and protection as local Victory Gardeners seek support to ensure enough vegetables. Aiming to reach a target, organizers emphasize civic duty and raise awareness of the effort in Trimble Township.
Report reaches Gloucester area of soldiers in service including Second Lieutenant Dent Buhla with word of his war status. The article notes arrivals at a base in August, long voyage to Marshall Islands, and souvenirs collected from engagements. Also mentions a local family event with Mrs Clophia Smith Cols and a daughter, plus a scheduled sendoff next day.
Trimble Village council last Saturday passed a resolution to observe Eastern War Time starting April 1. The measure would shift the clock one hour earlier during war time to save energy and support national efforts. Officials also enacted a resolution to restrict livestock on town property during the season for protection of plants and property.
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