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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
11
Machinists outfit tops with 541 in a 3 game series as they hold a two game edge over Finishing Five in the McBee Men's League. Galvin tops with 220 high game while Floyd Wolfe leads individuals with 528 as Office drops back but stays second.
Two substitutions occur at the Eagles Hall wrestling card. Gypsy Joe Snyder is out with an injured foot and Harold Short steps in to face Art Shaurver. Jack Smithers misses the Columbus show to referee there, replaced by Wild Bill Gallion vs Steve Morgan. Main event features Merle Dolby vs Oniontop Henry Gi Marco. tag team bout adds to the card starting 8:30 p.m.
John Liber, 58, father of Xavier University football captain Jimmy Liber, died after a long illness in Cincinnati. A retired railroad switchman and Camden New Jersey native, he leaves three sons and three daughters. Funeral services are set for Thursday.
Louisiana State coach Gaynell Tinsley recalls a 1947 miscue by quarterback Charlie Pevey on the LSU Trap play. The misplayed pitch led to a stunning fullback run and, with tweaks, became a key LSU offensive weapon led by Albert Van Buren this year.
New York report lists odds for top college games. California, sixth ranked, is labeled underdog against Washington while SMU and Army hold favored notes in other key matchups. Clemson adds Missouri to 1950 slate.
Sparkies defeated Martin Concrete to take two wins in the Goodfellowship Bowling League at Point Pleasant W V T L Morrison led with 564 on 210 175 179 while Dorbin 225 and Rose 201 aided Sparkies The Concrete Keglers won the finale with a 201 game by Tommy Rose for 557 Carroll led Killowatt Jerkers with 560 across two wins Smoker Billiards topped Eagles Club but dropped two to stay in a second place tie with Martin Concrete Tennant led Eagles with 584 and Paul Gorrell topped Billiards with 436
Chicago Cardinals plan to start Charley Trippi as a T formation quarterback against the Cleveland Browns after injuries to Frank Tripucka and Jim Hardy. Trippi, a former Georgia triple threat, has long been used as a ball carrier and receiver.
Ben Hogan, who nearly died in a 1949 car crash, is named golfer of the year by the PGA after winning the 1950 National Open. He received 112 of 173 votes from sportswriters and roadcasters, with Sam Snead second with 43.
Northwestern prepares to meet Navy in a season opener marking the first game between the two schools. Penn State hurdler Jim Gehrdes has taken a teaching post in Altoona. Stan Musial hit .412 in June 1948 to win the NL batting title. Jackie Robinson played 156 games and hit safely in 121 to win the 1949 NL batting title. Michigan State's 1950 track team set 12 varsity records, seven indoors and five outdoors.
Ohio State, hailed for a strong defense, surged in scoring and passing stats after an 83 21 win over Iowa. The Buckeyes lead major colleges in scoring and pace in pass attempts, with 14 TD passes this season and 225 points in five games. Northwestern prepares to face them next.
Logan Vaughn Collins longtime Hocking County Veterans Service Officer plans to return to the Marine Corps next week after a final day in the office. A World War II veteran with the First Marine Division he is to report to Camp Lejeune North Carolina on Tuesday. Collins started as deputy service officer May 1 1947 and became service officer August 1. Dick Brown Logan is now service officer.
Kalamazoo Michigan Western Michigan College faces Marquette University in a key cross country duel before a homecoming crowd. Wisconsin Hilltoppers set a three mile course record with Bill Stearn 15 49.5, as Stearn and Western captain Russell Gabier are favored for a close battle over four miles. Marquette is favored for balance, but coach Clayton Maus hopes WMU keeps it tight.
Automatic Otto Graham the Cleveland Browns quarterback suffered a broken nose in Sundays game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr Vic Ippolito said X rays disclosed the break and Graham would likely play Sunday at Chicago against the Cardinals without a nose guard.
Springfield announces the second annual Lutheran Bowl Game on November 18 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Valparaiso University enters undefeated in six games while Wittenberg College holds three wins and three losses. Last year Valparaiso defeated Wittenberg 20 to 0 in Cleveland.
County ministers held talks on the new Athens station ATH with daily devotions at 8 45 a m under the Athens County Ministerial Association. Rev Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ spoke Thursday morning and Richard Wilcox of Millfield Church of Christ spoke last Thursday.
Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ hosts a Thursday 7 30 p m Men's Brotherhood gathering at Trimble Church of Christ with Trimble Men's Class as hosts. Fred Kempton county president in charge and Fred Tom leads singing. Elton Kile of Madison County guest speaker with special music. About 100 men expected. refreshments served.
CHAUNCEY Mr. and Mrs. Owen Morrison and daughters Gladys and Donna of Upper Sandusky Ohio were in Chauncey for the weekend as guests of Mrs. Morrison's brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dew and daughter Marilyn 24 High St They were here to visit Dwight Ferrer brother of Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Dew who left Wednesday for duty in the armed forces He made his home with his sister Mrs. Dew.
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Bowen Rochester Sanderson 73 widow of John Sanderson will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home conducted by Rev Henry L Carr. A lifelong Logan resident she was daughter of Thomas and Harriett Rochester. Surviving: son John Thomas a sister Mrs Robbin Kleinschmidt Columbus and a brother John Rochester Logan. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mayor Roger W. Friend announced fines issued by city police for intoxication. Earl Edward Jeffrey 21 of Cleveland received 100 dollars plus costs for driving while under the influence on Front St. Elizabeth Hall 21 of near Logan was fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct.
The Chauncey Cub Pack will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ Parish House. Parents and friends of the Scouts are invited. The program will feature a county fair entertainment.
Helen Dupler of Nelsonville Route 1 files for divorce from Warren Dupler also of Nelsonville Route 1 in common pleas court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of their minor child, child support, and alimony. they married February 27 1947 in Cleveland.
A Logan Halloween festival drew about 5000 spectators on Main Street as hundreds of costumed children paraded behind the Logan High School Band. Prizes were awarded in bicycle and tricycle decoration contests and costumes, with winners named by judges Cleon Tucker Rhea Ban gert and Pauline Humphrey.
A trailer truck loaded with straw burned near Logan on Route 75 around 3 15 yesterday. The vehicle was not damaged as the bales were dumped off. Firemen consider spontaneous combustion a possible cause of the blaze.
Choir rehearsals planned this week at Church of Christ in Millfield and Chauncey. Millfield Junior and Senior choirs meet 6 and 7 pm Wednesday, followed by a board meeting. Greens Run attends Wednesday 4 pm, Chauncey Wednesday 7 30 pm, and Trimble Thursday 7 pm.
Logan Route 1 resident Daniel McNichols 42 pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and jailed 60 days with 30 days suspended. Affidavit filed by wife Mary. Arrest and arraignment details noted in Columbus by Deputy Hud son McFann before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart.
Mrs. Carrie Chan nell of The Plains hosted Irene Jackson of Columbus Louise Coon and Mr and Mrs Floyd Porter of Athens as Sunday guests In Chauncey Miss Jackson stayed with her father S D Jackson at 22 Lexington Ave and is recovering from injuries from a past automobile wreck.
A special Logan City Council session is scheduled for 7 30 p m today to discuss transferring funds to cover costs for the Bell Scholsener extension project as stated by spokesmen.
Mrs Pansy Canter Lanning of Chauncey is in University Hospital Columbus for major surgery. She recently had surgery weeks ago and is accompanied by husband Walter her mother and brother in law Mrs Jennie Canter and Charles Koska.
Mrs Pearl Clements McArthur Mrs Emma Glidden Logan Miss Kathy Jo Harris Shawnee Thomas Wintermuth Murray City Mary Margaret Myers Logan TR Mr and Mrs William Coakley Jr Haydenville a son Mr and Mrs Francis Harmon Laurelville Route 2 a son DISMISSED John Risner McArthur Route 1 Mrs James McCoy Hemlock
Mrs Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey returned from a visit in Omar West Virginia with her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Francis Oliver.
Chauncey native Pvt. Martin D Staley 19 son of Mr and Mrs E J Staley completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas The milestone marks successful completion of the induction course and entry into military service.
Logan M Iles of 350 N Mulberry Street is reported much improved after an illness.
The Ladies Aid of Millfield Church of Christ will meet Thursday for an all day quilting session and a noon pot luck dinner.
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