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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1950

Page

11

Rutland Eyes Third Straight Grid Crown In Belpre Clash

Rutland High seeks a third straight Buckeye League title with a 8 p.m. game against Belpre at Rutland. Rutland stands 10 points atop the standings, need a win or tie to clinch the crown. Belpre plays Rutland for the first time this season as Washington County schools push for position with McArthur and Chauncey.

Rutland High Belpre Golden Eagles Rutland Red Devils Chauncey Jacksonville-Trimble Blackfork Wa‘hama W. Va Washington County McArthur Generals Coalton the Plains Waverly High Ross County Waverly Chillicothe

Wartenburgs Insurance Girls Sweep Pure Oil Peps

Wartenburgs Insurance women widened their lead in the Women’s Bowling League by sweeping three from Pure Oil Peps. Lois Waugh rolled a 574 series including a 200 game, while Julia Smith led the Peps with 453. Nell Quillin and Rich Valley Dairy teams each defeated 22nd Street Bowling Alley.

Wartenburg Insurance Girls Pure Oil Peps Lois Waugh Julia Smith Peps Nell Quillin Rich Valley Dairy Girls 22Nd Street Mildred Halstead Sarah Jones

Tuesday Bowling Loop in Three Way Deadlock

In a Tuesday league update American Legion slid into a three way tie after Lambda Chi Alpha closed two games on them. Fred Finemore led with a 546 series on lines of 163 209 and 174. Gifford Hardware swept Ohio Cleaners to tie for first as Denver White posted a 560 series including a 203 game. Athens Concrete Gas Men swept The Concretes with Edmond Efaw high at 137 169 200 as Air Force beat Coca Cola 750 648 and 661 647. Athens Building Material dropped near cellar with two losses to Poston Station while Athens Messenger and Machinists posted notable scores.

American Legion Lambda Chi Alpha Fred Finemore Lambda Chise Legion Gifford Hardware Ohio Cleaners Denver White Athens Battle the Concretes Edmond Efaw Les Blaker Gasmen Air Force Coca Cola Carroll Davis Poston Station City League Ub L Pet Lambda Chi Alpha Athens Messenger Athens Machine Athens Concrete Air Force

Payroll leads Appalachian Bowling League night with wins

In Point Pleasant Dan Nickell paced Distributing Clips with a 228 game and 567 series to top Payroll. Kenneth Wiles added 484 for Payroll while Bob Tillis led Meter with a 254 game and 581. George Roberts had 433 for Accounting. Engineering upset Construction three times as Harry Chambers posted 205 and 529. Dan Connor totaled 470 for Construction.

Point Pleasant Dan Nickell Nickell Kenneth Wiles Accounting Bob Tillis George Roberts Harry Chambers Chambers Dan Connor

Xavier Musketeers Add Another 1950 51 Game

Xavier University director Stephan announced a new 1950 51 schedule game Gannon College in Erie Pa on February 24. The addition brings Xavier to 25 collegiate games and marks the first meeting between the two schools. An exhibition vs Dayton All Stars is set for December 9 at Memorial Fieldhouse.

Cincinnati al Stephan Xavier University Musketeers Lew Hirt Warriors Gannon College Erie Xavier Gannon-Xavier Dayton All-Stars A.A.U

Northwestern and Illinois Meet on Gridiron Rivalry

Northwestern and Illinois have met 43 times with 20 wins each and three ties, showcasing a longstanding Big Ten gridiron rivalry.

Northwestern Illinois

Ohio State five man elimination tourney set for Nov 25

The second annual Ohio State five man elimination bowling tourney at Linden Lanes Columbus runs Nov 25-26. Entry limited to 36 teams at 75 dollars each with 40 dollars to prize fund and 35 for expenses. Prize pool near 1300 dollars plus a 300 dollar winner's share and 500 dollar state jackpot. Teams bowl 12 across in three blocks of four games under ABC rules with Linden Lanes run by Jack Best. Entries via Buckeye State Bowling Proprietors Association Room 143 Neil House Columbus 15.

Columbus Ohio State WADC Akron New Wood Linden Lanes Cleveland Ave ABC Jack Best Buckeye State Bowling Proprietors’ Association Neil House

U S Open Golf Champs Win On First Try

Six players have won the U S Open in their first attempt Horace Rawlins Jim Foulis Joe Lloyd Willie Smith Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet are named as inaugural winners in this record.

Horace Rawlins Jim Foulis Joe Lloyd Willie Smith Harry Vardon Francis Ouimet

Athens Can Tie For Title With Logan Tonight

Athens High Bulldogs aim to tie for the SEC League football title by beating Logan Chieftains in the feature game. The crowd watches as Athens seeks a sixth straight league win and eighth victory overall, with kickoff at 8 oclock.

Athens Logan Athens High Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Nelsonville

Glouster Eyes Second Place in MVL Crisis

Glouster High aims for a four game winning streak and sole second place in the Muskingum Valley League as it hosts New Lexington after a 4-2 start. Philo leads with five wins. Roseville and Dresden sit near the bottom. Caldwell travels to Crooksville while McConnelsville had a bye.

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