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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

8

Bearcats Face MA Schedule Hurdles For Title Hope

As the MA conference adds Western Michigan and Miami to its ranks, Cincinnati Bearcats edge toward an unofficial title with a win over Ohio U and hopes for a Miami game result. Butler and Indiana clubs face transfer ineligibility and lineup changes while pros show cross paths with former Bobcats in NFL games.

Western Michigan Miami Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio U Bobcats Western Reserve Butler Florida Francis Moriarity Bulldogs Indianapolis Eleven Depauw Ohio Butlers Indiana Tony Hinkle Purdue Notre Dame Valparaiso Bobcat Chet Adams Cleveland Browns Johnny Kerns Bill Bass Nevada Chicago Rockets Kenny Washington Ucla Los Angeles Rams Bob Snyder Chicago Bears

Johnson Scores Twice To Up SEC Scoring Lead

Gallia Academy's Bill Joe Johnson raised his SEC scoring to 66 points on 11 touchdowns after a victory over Nelsonville. Athens' Dave Evans leads, with others like Bob Marchi and Rupel Perkins climbing standings as Athens and Gallia each push for runnerup.

Johnson SEC Nelsonville Gallia Academy High Bill Joe Johnson Athens Dave Red” Evans Scausunl Blue Devils Bob Marchi Rupel Perkins Bulldogs Jackson Sam Carpenter Gallia Gene Wetherholt Tom Barstow Bill Sims Wellston Logan Pomeroy Middleport Pat TP Johnson Slack Pomeroy Parkis Athens Dudding Middleport Walburn Middleport Fisk Logan Lewis Nelsonville Elias Jackson Kearins Jackson Woods Pomeroy

Cerdan Wins In Chicago Boxing Bout

Marcel Cerdan 160 pounds from Casablanca outpointed Anton Raadik 161 1/2 pounds of Estonia in Chicago. Sylvester Perkins 165 pounds from Chicago outpointed Dave Clark 162 1/2 pounds of Cincinnati in New Newark Bears plan training in Haines City Florida as Yankees top farm team continues Sebring workouts.

Chicago Marcel Cerdan Casablanca Anton Raadik Estonia Sylvester Perkins Dave Clark Cincinnati Newark Bears Haines City Fla Bears New York Yankees Sebring

Pin-Down Start Rolling With Simpler Straight Ball

Catherine Fellmeth explains bowling basics for NEA Service readers. The piece outlines straight ball technique for beginners and how to groove a hook later, detailing stance, finger grip, wrist action, and target pockets for straight and hook deliveries.

Catherine Fellmeth

Open college football season packed with intrigue and upsets

Associated Press report notes strong play this year with coaches like Rip Engle highlighting psychology tricks used in prep. Anecdotes include a town ambulance used as tactical distraction and Greasy Neale lamenting overly open play as Oklahoma A and M defeated Temple 26 to 0.

New York Brown Rip Engle Rip Princeton Engle Charley Caldwell Army Psychological Warfare Jim Lookabaugh Oklahoma A Temple Greasy Neale Philadelphia Eagles Neale Lookabaugh Aggies

Golfers Vie At Pinehurst Open Qualifying Sets Field

The North and South Open at Pinehurst starts with 95 players competing on No 2 course for 7500 in prize money. For the first time qualifying rounds add 52 players to the 43 invited, led by Glenn Teal of Jackson Florida with 68.

Pinehurst N. C No. 2 Duffer Glenn Teal Jackson Fla

Barberton Top Team Again In Ohio High School Football

Barberton's Magics repeat as No. 1 in Ohio coaches poll after a 22-0 win over Canton Lincoln. Elyria jumps to second after routing Fremont Ross 39-7. Canton McKinley remains in the top ranks amid a busy week of results and upsets across the state.

Columbus Sports Writers of Ohio Barberton Harry Strobel Summit County Canton Lincoln Canton McKinley Elyria Fremont Ross Middletown Portsmouth

Ames-Bern Five Opens Season With 54-29 Win

Ames-Bern Five, led by Jerry McKinley with 23 points, beat Hollister Wildcats 54-29 to take early control. The team raced to a 12-3 first-quarter lead, built a 30-10 halftime edge, and expanded to 46-18 by the third. Westfall and Smith led Hollister with 19 points for the visitors. Reserve Ames-Bern hammered Hollister 41-6 in the scrimmage.

Amesville Ames-Bern High Hollister Wildcats Jerry McKinley Charles McAfee Westfall Smith Ames-Bern Werstath Hardy Vaida Ewer Ats Smith Fydroski Ames-Kern Hollowell McKinley WRIS Cecawene Mesecher Webster Brown Harris Fred Swearingen

UCLA Coach Blamed For 6-0 Loss By California

Daily Bruin sports editor Bob Alford accuses Bert La Brucherie of mismanaging the game, saying the California defeat stemmed from no quarterback trust and the coach calling plays from the bench after early minutes. The column mocks the lack of continuity spark and drive with La Brucherie on the sideline.

Los Angeles Jimmy Phelan Bert la Brucherie UCLA Daily Bruin Bob Alford California la Brucherie Alford Bert

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis

Marriage licenses were issued to William F. Rice a State Highway patrolman from Columbus and Mildred Ball of Gallipolis Route 3 and to Ralph L. Bennett in the Army and Marceline Jeffers both of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis William F. Rice Columbus Mildred Ball Ralph L. Bennett Army Marceline Jeffers

Grange to Elect Officers in Gallipolis Meeting

The Ohio Valley Grange will hold its annual officer election at 7 30 p m Wednesday. The group plans a pie social at the hall on November 21 to follow the gathering.

Grange Gallipolis Ohio Valley Grange

Gallipolis City Commission Reviews Motorette Truck Demo

Gallia County officials discussed a three wheeler motorette truck demo by Bob Queen to repair traffic meters. Alma McCormick presented a hospital survey on water rates and indigent care payments, recommending county oversight. city manager reported on street work and a W A A building purchase at Point Pleasant. An extra November meeting was proposed.

Gallipolis Bob Queen Queen Alma McCormick Holzer Hospital Gallia County J. Roy Bartlett Raymond T. Allison War Assets Administration Point Pleasant Jack Knight Gus Frye R. M. Switzer Earl McCormick

Veal Calves and Livestock Prices at Ohio Valley Sale

Gallipolis reports top veal calves at 30.20 with seconds 28 to 30, mediums 25 to 28, commons 18 to 25, and culls 15 to 20. Hog lots ranged 24 to 25.25 for 175 to 250 pounds, lights 22 to 25, fat sows 18 to 22, stags 16 to 20, boars 12 to 18, sows and pigs 60 to 150, shoats 5 to 25. Steers 16 to 25, heifers 15 to 23, baby beef 15 to 24, fat cows 12 to 17.50, canners 5 to 12, bulls 13 to 17, milk cows 100 to 180. Ewes and lambs 8 to 15, stock ewes 6 to 15, fat sheep 6 to 12, culls 1 to 5, bucks 5 to 12. Top lambs 20.10, seconds 15 to 20, light weights 12 to 18, commons 10 to 15.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley

Shato Levies $50 Fine On Intoxication Charge

Gallia County justice J H Shato fines Harold Dent $50 and costs for intoxication. Myron E Waters of Gallipolis, 23, is fined $10 and costs for driving without a license. Dent arrested by Sheriff Hatfield's deputies. Waters taken by state patrol officers.

Gallipolis Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato Harold Dent Myron E. Waters Dent Elmer FE. Hatfield Waters

VEW Plans Burial Discussion for War Dead Arrival

Gallipolis Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet at 8 p m to discuss burial of war dead returned from overseas. Three bodies are expected to arrive this week. The VFW will furnish pallbearers and the American Legion the firing squad for the services.

Gallipolis The VFW American Legion

Respiratory Ailments Increase School Absenteeism

Gallipolis report shows pupil absences rising due to colds and influenza amid a wet weather pattern. Superintendent E. E. Higgins notes the level is high but not yet dangerous, with both children and adults affected in the area.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins

River Traffic Notes From Gallipolis Locks Report

Gauges on the Gallipolis Locks on the Ohio River at Eureka showed 18.5 and 10.2 feet with 3.5 feet on the rollers Monday. Passages included Solway at 12:30 pm and U.S. Turley up at 2:20 pm. Upstream boats Ne ville at 11:15 am Atlas at 12:15 pm and Sardis Titan at 1:25 pm. Kanawha Falls gauge 2.88 feet rising. Ernestine down at Winfield Locks 1:45 pm.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eureka U.S. Turley Ohio Peace Jones Upper Wheeling Creighton Lower Wheeling Heckin Marietta Huntington Bellville Neville Atlas Sardis Titan Little Hocking Labelle Millwood W. Va Lehigh Portsmouth Bruce Maysville Brandt New Richmond Winfield Locks Kanawha River

Rotary Meets Tonight in Gallipolis

Stanley Evans will serve as program chairman for the Rotary Club dinner at 6 p.m. in Gallipolis. The Rotary Bulletin, published by Clyde T. Mitchell, club secretary and bulletin editor, carries the notice.

Rotary Gallipolis Stanley Evans Rotary Club Rotary Bulletin Clyde T. Mitchell

Merchants End Season With Cash Balance of 179.69

Fred Crow Jr released a financial statement for the Pomeroy Merchants baseball club showing a year end treasury balance of 179.69 dollars. Receipts totaled 1444.60 and donations 455.00, making 1899.60 in receipts and disbursements were 1719.91.

Pomeroy Fred Crow, Jr Pomeroy Merchants Crow

Inspection Held At Gallipolis Elks Lodge Monday

An inspection of the Elks Lodge at Gallipolis was conducted Monday night, with officials and lodge members present to review procedures and safety compliance.

Gallipolis Elks Lodge

Meeting Planned for Veterans and Auxiliary at Hall

United Spanish American War Vet erans and Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the K of P Hall. Refreshments will be served.

Gallipolis United Spanish-American War Veterans and Auxiliary K. of P. Hall

School Board Debates Recreational Program

Gallipolis city school board discusses next summer’s recreation program and football field maintenance. The board approved Rio Grande College use of the basketball court on February 2 for a game with Wheaton College.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Wheaton College

Fifteen Cited in Monday Gallia Court Actions

Gallipolis municipal court heard 15 citations with seven fines and seven bonds forfeited. Fined were Clark Pearson for intoxication, Delbert Clonch for DWI with license suspended, Clarence Clench for intoxication, Simon Gibson for intoxication, Garland Ward for intoxication, Ted Johnson for intoxication, and Vernie Sams for intoxication. Charles Johnson was released on bond to answer intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. Bonds forfeited covered intoxication, disorderly conduct, and speeding responses for Robert Persinger Ona Haner John Martin Harry Fillinger Emmett Cook Billy Snow Board and Raynalido Palmo Amodio.

Gallipolis Clark Pearson Gallipolis Ferry W.va Delbert Clonch Clarence Clench Simon Gibson Garland Ward Ted Johnson Vernie Sams Charles Johnson First Ave Millcreek Rd Robert Persinger Ona Haner John Martin Harry Fillinger Emmett Cook Billy Snow Board Raynalido Palmo Amodio

Former Gallia Resident Hulbert Dies at 80

Truman Guthrie Hulbert, 80, formerly from Gallipolis, died at his home in Elmwood Mason County. Survived by wife seven children Guy Warner Lee Warner Nonna Warner Helen Jiden Hazel Casto Bessie Casto Truman Hulbert Jr Funeral services will be held. informants Lissa Hubert Bertha Hulbert.

Gallipolis Lissa Hubert Bertha Hulbert Evergreen Truman Guthrie Hulbert Elmwood Mason County Guy, Lee Nonna Warner Buffalo W. Va Helen Jiden Hazel Casto Bessie Casto Akron Truman Hulbert, Jr Charleston

Gallia Hospital Notes from Gallipolis Region

Admissions at Holzer Hospital include C. C. Cochran Homer Warren Miss Esther Bowen Victor W. Brad bury Mrs Paul Jarvis Joe Blank ens hip Mrs Will iard Nibert Frank Robinson Mrs Gertrude Burns Mrs Lloyd Angel all of Gallipolis infant Male Steele Ewington Mrs Sam Oney Oak Hill Charles Bowen Jackson Mrs Russell Daubert Wellston Mrs Quincy Adame Racine Joe Ghearing Wellston Mrs Charles McComas Apple Grove W V Catherine Mae Carr Gallipolis Ferry W V Morris Earl Noel Wellston Jack Maynard Vinton James Beaver Crown City Mrs R H Wilhelm Point Pleasant Mrs Harold Swain Zaleski Mrs Arthie Ferris Wilkesville W V Wailie Jones Leon R P Newell Point Pleasant Mrs L J Reynolds Cheshire C E White Vinton Denver Carter Jackson Mrs Gerry Vander Colwert Hartford W V Robert Himes Ray. Daughters born to Mrs Harry Swaney Ray Mrs Edwin Wehring Middleport Mrs Leon Williams Jackson A son born to Mrs Wendell Bradbury Ryger Discharges include Mrs Denver Kennedy Mesdames Douglass Nic Haffie and son James Gray W F E Myers Omar Baker W W Bradbury George K McCord II and son Mrs James Eads and daughter Mrs Harold Clark and son Homer Warren Sam Oury Val Reynolds Miss Este Bowen Earl Jones Joe Blankenship Jackie Maynard Leonard Baker Charles Bowen Mrs E A Vance Mrs C B Rob inson Mrs Sidney Wells Mrs Charles Innis Mrs Ed Spaulding and daughter Mrs Harry Grimm and daughter Joe Ghearing Mrs Russell Daubert

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital C. C. Cochran Homer Warren Esther Bowen Victor W. Bradbury Paul Jarvis Joe Blankenship Williard Nibert Frank Robinson Gertrude Burns Lloyd Angel Steele Ewington Sam Oney Oak Hill Charles Bowen Jackson Russell Daubert Wellston Quincy Adame Racine Joe Ghearing Charles McComas Apple Grove W.va Catherine Mae Carr Gallipolis Ferry Morris Earl Noel Jack Maynard Vinton James Beaver Crown City R. H. Wilhelm Point Pleasant Harold Swain Zaleski Arthie Ferris Wilkesville Wailie Jones Leon R. P. Newell L. J. Reynolds Cheshire C. E. White Denver Carter Gerry Vander Colwert Hartford Robert Himes Ray Harry Swaney Edwin Wehring Middleport Leon Williams Wendell Bradbury Ryger Denver Kennedy C. B. Robinson Sidney Wells Charles Innis Ed Spaulding Harry Grimm

Road repairs for townships approved in Gallia County

Gallia County commissioners approved appropriations for gravel and limestone road work in eight townships. They set aside 5000 dollars for the county engineer to maintain and repair roads and bridges, ordered 14 pieces of metal pipe from Wooster firm at 1497.20, and detailed local projects including limestone, gravel, and bridge work across Greenfield Guyan Nellie Rigney Harrison Ohio Huntington Perry Clay Green townships with trustees to haul spread supervise and install as needed.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. N. Leonard Guyan Bill Barry Nellie Rigney Garland Creek Lena Clary Good Hope Ridge Ed Watson Harrison Rock Lick Smoky Row Ohio Huntington Woods Mill Perry Hannan Trace Tim Betz Yellowtown Clay Chapel Friendly Ridge Williams Hollow Green Weldon Strait

Traffic Accident Fatal To Hazel Zimmerman

Gallipolis Mrs Donald Neal learned her daughter Hazel Zimmerman 739 N High St Columbus was killed in a traffic accident at the Cleveland Ave and Fifth St corner in Columbus. Details were not available here.

Gallipolis Donald Neal Hazel Zimmerman High St Columbus Cleveland Ave Fifth St

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