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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1943

Page

11

Newark Wildcats Claim Title In Ohio Class A Finals

Newark coached by Max Douglas won the Ohio Class A high school basketball title, defeating Canton McKinley 47 42 after routing Martins Ferry 44 36 in the semifinals. Yorkville Ducetillites, a strong Class B club led by Ted Sims, claimed the Class B crown with a 54 30 victory over Tipp City after a 44 39 semifinal win over Middle Point.

Columbus Yorkville Ohio Newark Max Douglas Wilson Junior High Wildcats Martins Ferry Canton McKinley Hamilton Cats Ducetillites Waterloo Wonders Ted Sims Dillonvale Sims Jefferson County Dillons Tipp City Waterloo Dover

Fifty Attend O E S Meeting Friday

Fifty members attended the meeting of Thea Chapter O. E. S. Friday evening. Following the business session a new member was initiated. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. J. E. Anderson's committee.

Toledo coach named president of Ohio track group

Norman G. Pullman of Toledo Devilbuss High School was elected president of the Ohio Association of Track Coaches. Relay committee selections included Frederick Cope of Salem High Edgar Sherman of Newark High and Charles Wright of Canton McKinley High.

Columbus Norman G. Pullman Toledo Devilbuss High School Ohio Association of Track Coaches Frederick Cope Salem High Edgar Sherman Newark High Charles Wright Canton McKinley High

Nick Cullop Named Manager of Columbus Red Birds

Columbus reports Nick Cullop, famed as Hipper Dipper, will manage the Columbus Red Birds this season, succeeding Eddie Dyer who takes a higher oversight role with Cardinal AA and international clubs. Cullop previously managed Pocatello Idaho a year ago and played for Columbus from 1932 to 1936.

Columbus Henry Nicholas Cullop Nick Hipper-Dipper Columbus Red Birds al Banister Cullop Eddie Dyer Rochester Sacramento Pocatello Idaho

State Indoor Rifle Crowns Awarded in Columbus Meet

In Ohio indoor rifle championships, George Washburn of Troy scored 1063 of 1100 to win the men’s title among 200+ competitors. Mrs. Anna Lou Barker claimed the women’s crown with 284 of 300, edging Dorothea Kelly of Akron. Forest Lawrence of Canton was second in aggregate. Loren Allen of Springfield won the Tewes trophy.

Columbus Troy Chillicothe Navy Ohio George Washburn Anna Lou Barker Barker Camp Perry Washburn Forest Lawrence Canton Dorothea Kelly Akron Loren Allen Springfield

Ohio State Takes NCAA Swim Crown

Ohio State's swim team clinched the national collegiate title with five individual championships and 81 points, far ahead of Michigan at 47. Keo Nakama won the 440-yard and 1500-meter free styles, Frank Dempsey swept diving titles, and Bill Smith anchored the meet with the 220-yard freestyle win.

Columbus Ohio State University New York Mike Peppe Michigan Wolverines Ohio Frank Dempsey Keo Nakama Bill Smith

Dye to Head Buckeye Baseball Club, Ohio State

William Dye assistant coach and former Buckeye star takes over temporarily as head baseball coach at Ohio State University. Fritz Mackey to assist in football drills as coach Paul Brown leads spring practice tomorrow.

Columbus William Tippy) Dye Ohio State University Buckeye Fritz Mackey Paul Brown

Armstrong Returns to Madison Square Garden for Big Bout

Henry Armstrong returns after 17 months off to face Beau Jack at Madison Square Garden in a $100,000 attraction. promoter Mike Jacobs expects a large indoor gate, with Armstrong aiming to prove against the youth and power of Jack, who faces nine year age advantage and a storied punching style.

New York Fritzie Zivic Henry Armstrong Madison Square Garden Beau Jack Mike Jacobs Sgt Joe Louis Red Cross Jacobs Armstrong Jack Hammering Hennery

Golden Wedding Dinner Is Served in Glouster Home

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis celebrated their approaching golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday noon dinner in Glouster. They wed March 30 1893 at Buchtel. The couple has spent most of their married life in Glouster save 16 years in Dearborn Michigan. Local neighbors joined the family for greetings and gifts as they plan a Detroit visit to spend ten days with relatives.

Glouster Thomas Lewis Lewis Mrs. Lewis Detroit Ralph Henry Russell V. Lewis William and Helen Morgan Lewis Herbert Bailey Worthington W. H. Alloway Margaret Sinclair Rowan Siddle Harold R Hennick Sophia Hayden Columbus Lulu Williams Edward Calvert Helen Calvert Len Stephenson Buchtel George J. Cusick St. Clairsville James Tracey Pomeroy Margaret Gibbs John Sweeney Hollister

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights Navy Basketball Growth

Navy players and local sailors compete at Jacksonville naval air center with about 2 000 participants across intramural and outside courts. The Hassett family from the Bronx adds a young athletic talent. WAACs arrive at Fort Sill to boost athletic competition alongside veterans.

Hugh Fullerton, JR NEW York Jacksonville Fla Naval Air Technical Training Center

Sunday School Class Holds Evening Meeting

GLOUSTER Priscilla Class Circle No 2 of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday evening at Mrs Gusta Sanders home with Mrs Bertha Angle and Mrs Isabel Morris assisting. Devotions led by Mrs A G Winkle. Roll call answered with Bible verses. Fifteen members and one guest attended.

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Sunday School Gusta Sanders Bertha Angle Isabel Morris A. G. Winkle

Downington Boy Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mr and Mrs Herbert McCullough brought their son home from a Spring field hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix The family paused in Glouster to visit Mr and Mrs Delbert Bodkin and the boy is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Glouster Herbert McCullough Springfield Downington Delbert Bodkin

Visits Parents and Revival Work Across States

Mrs. Roy Barnett of Cincinnati visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Balderson this week while her husband Roy Barnett assists Rev Martin in conducting revival services at the Church of Christ in Phoenix Kansas. During July 1940 accidents killed 13 people per hour in the United States.

Glouster Roy Barnett Cincinnati Wilbur Balderson Phoenix Kansas Martin Church of Christ United States

Glouster Social Notes Highlights Local Celebrations

Mrs Bernard Edwards and husband hosted a Sunday dinner on New St for their sixth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Earl Johnson family, Tate family, Edwards, and other local residents. Several residents traveled to Columbus for eye treatments and visits.

Glouster Bernard D. Edwards New St Earl Johnson Earlene Sue Charles FE. ‘Tate Athens Far Shreeves the Plains Edwards

Infant James Strausbaugh funerals held in Glouster

Short services were conducted at Maplewood Cemetery for infant James Albert Strausbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strausbaugh of Jacksonville. Grandparents listed as James Mays of Glouster and James Strausbaugh of Glouster. The family includes three brothers and one sister.

Glouster Maplewood Cemetery James Albert Strausbaugh Charles Strausbaugh Jacksonville James Mays Glouster R James Strausbaugh

Local service men honors and enlistment notes in Glouster area

William Withem Sr reports his son William Jr a paratrooper received the Purple Heart after a recent return to active service. O E Shirley of Letart WV guest in Glouster. inducted eight months ago, now discharged under the 38 year rule. will work as a railroad fireman. Roy and Vern Hall receive word Vern promoted to sergeant. Ernest Skinner son of Ben and Mrs Skinner Trimble to be inducted April 4. three Skinner brothers already in service. 22 Skinner relatives in Trimble Township serving. Clyde Lewis Columbus a former Glouster resident discharged March 17 under the 38 year rule and resumes work at Ralston Company.

Esta Cunningham Columbus F. D. Kinney S. A. Cunningham Charles Clayberger W. R. Balderson Ray Barnett Junior Balderson William Withem Barberton Paul Nott Dorothy Faires Glouster D. E. Carr Matthew Dawson Ravenna Richard Jones Nora Hall Springfield Peter John Jones Jack Noon Cleveland Jacksonville Noon William, Jr O. E. Shirley Letart W. Va Alice Ernestine Harrison Shirley Roy Hall Vern Hall Madison St Vern Ernest Skinner Ben Skinner Trimble Garold Hawaii Foster West Indies Floyd Army Trimble Townes Clyde Lewis Ralston Company

Wins state honors at Columbus contest by Switzer

Donald Switzer of Canal Winchester won the Ohio Future Farmers speaking contest and will represent the state in a regional meet at Springfield Massachusetts next fall.

Columbus Donald Switzer Canal Winchester Ohio Future Farmers Springfield Mass

Bill McKechnie Aims to Boost Reds Hitting Before Exemption Game

Reds manager Bill McKechnie concentrates on hitting drills as the club works to improve its weakness. The squad eyes an exhibition versus the Chicago White Sox in Louisville, after a 4 1 intra squad win highlighted by Ray Starr's five inning shutout. Sixty yard dash standout Bob Usher, 18, attracts attention with potential for outfield duty.

Bloomington Ind Cincinnati Reds Deacon Bill McKechnie Chicago White Sox Louisville Colts Ray Starr Bob Usher California McKechnie Usher Russell Pittsburgh Pirates Purdue

Indians Trim Semi Pros in Opening Tilt

The Cleveland Indians beat the Lafayette Red Sox 12 to 8 in an exhibition opener. Frank Edwards and Russ Peters hit home runs for Cleveland while Otto Denning and Ken Keltnermade wild throws in the first inning. Hank Edwards homered, tripled, and singled while Ray Mack returned after draft board reclassification.

Lafayette Ind Cleveland Indians Tribesmen Lafayette Red Sox Red Sox Indians Frank Edwards Russ Peters Cleveland Otto Denning Ken Keltner Mike Naymick Calvert Pete Center Hank Edwards Ray Mack

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