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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1949

Page

8

Ohio Bobcats struggle after strong start this season

Ohio University football fans watch the Bobcats miss a fourth win as they stumble after a promising 3–0 start. Losses to Miami and Cincinnati highlight issues in passing and defense, while Gene Gibson’s two punt returns for touchdowns highlight UC’s dominance. Miami appears the top team in sight.

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Butler to face OU after tough season in MAC race

Oft beaten Butler sets sights on Ohio University as the next foe for OU footballers who seek a fourth win. Ohio, at 3-3-1, battles Western Reserve for third place while Cincinnati and Miami loom as MAC leaders.

Butler University Ohio University Warriors Bulldogs Western Michigan Ohio Cincinnati Western Reserve Miami Butler Bobcats Cleveland Western Reserve Nippert Stadium Xavier Musketeers Pitt Bowling Green Buffalo Washington and Jefferson Bulls Providence Rhode Island University Marshall Tennessee Tech

Four Regulars Back at Rome For Coming Court Season

Rome-Canaan High coach Ray Ogg welcomes four returning regulars to bolster the Athens County league bid. Last season the Rome team went 3–5, tying for sixth with Buchtel. Returning guards Ralph Rodehaver and John Radcliffe forwards Clyde Barnhart Kenny Goodfellow center Bob Linton and reserve Kermit Root join the varsity with others slated for action in the 1960s schedule.

Rome Stewart Ray Ogg Rome-Canaan High Rome Quintet Bob Linton Ralph Rodehaver John Radcliffe Clyde Barnhart Kenny Goodfellow Kermit Root Bill Lucas Jack McIntyre Dale Colburn Paul Gould Albany Trimble the Plains Tuppers Plains Shade Stockport Waterloo Troy Chesterhill Johnsville Ames-Bern Buchtel

Mills to defend light heavyweight title in London bout

Promoter Jack Solomons announced world light heavyweight champion Fred Mills will defend his title against Joey Maxim of Cleveland in a 15 round bout at Earls Court stadium London on January 24.

London Jack Solomons Freddie Mills Joey Maxim Cleveland Earls Court Stadium

Sewanee’s Eight-Year SEC Run Ends With Winless Spell

In eight seasons of Southeast Conference play ending in 1940 Sewanee never won or tied a football game, withdrawing from the loop after the 1940 season.

Sewanee

Stranahan Byrd Win Exhibition Golf Match in Montgomery

Sammy Byrd of Detroit and Frank Stranahan of Toledo defeated Johnny Morris and Seudday Horner 5 to 3 at Montgomery Country Club. Byrd shot 67 and Stranahan 68 with a course record last nine holes of 30, raising funds for Byrd’s seven year old niece Jean who cannot walk.

Montgomery Ala Sammy Byrd Detroit Frank Stranahan Toledo Johnny Morris Nashville Tenn Seudday Horner Byrd Montgomery Country Club Stranahan Horner Morris Jean

High School Grid Games This Week

This week features multiple high school games led by Ironton vs St. Joseph Central and McArthur, with games including Spencer at Ravenswood, Athens at Middleport, Gallipolis at Logan, Nelsonville at Jackson, Pomeroy at Wellston, Rutland at Chauncey, The Plains at Wahama, Roseville at Glouster, and Pt. Pleasant at Nitro Saturday.

Ironton St. Joe McArthur Spencer Ravenswood Athens Middleport Gallipolis Logan Nelsonville Jackson Pomeroy Wellston Rutland Chauncey the Plains Wahama Roseville Glouster Pleasant Nitro Miami Frosh Ohio West Xavier Cincinnati Dayton Miami Texas Western West Virginia Akron Kent State Milligan Marshall Buffalo Rhode Island Rio Grande Heidelberg Baldwin Wal Morris Harvey Muhlenberg Youngstown Illinois Ohio State Wooster Wittenberg Oberlin Muskingum Capital Otterbein Ashland Bluffton Defiance Cedarville Ohio Northern Findlay North Dakota Toledo Wilmington Thiel Bowling Green Mt. Union Greyhounds W. Va Red Devils Tomcats Point Pleasant Nord Ripley

Corning Railroaders rout Ames-Bern in Perry County opener

Corning High School smothered Ames-Bern 78 to 32 in the Perry County League opener. Roof led Corning with 26 points on 12 field goals and two free throws, as eight of nine players scored. Gerald McKinley led Ames-Bern with 11 points. A preliminary reserve game went to Corning 44-14.

Corning Corning High Railroaders Ames-Bern High Athens County Roof Gerald McKinley Ames Bern Chapman Theisen Coles I.c Conrad Pete Csedlenteches Acne Ames-Bern v. F Pts Armstrong POO Inoy Nn Cecssewas Rowe cc Uiareeemaece Potala Oek Lacannosin Jago Pierce

Cross Country Title At Stake In MAC Meet

Western Michigan College faces a slim chance to defend the Mid-American Conference cross country title on Miami's Oxford course next Saturday. Miami is favored to win, with Cincinnati and Western Reserve Hill behind, Butler similar. Russell Gabier is expected to lead WMU after defeating Miami's top runner Mike Tavole recently.

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Wilkesville High Announces 19 Basketball Games This Season

Wilkesville High of Vinton County lists a 19 game schedule starting with Vinton on November 11 Alumni game November 15 at Marshfield November 22 against Albany December 2 at Vinton Rural December 9 against Hamden December 16 at Zaleski December 20 at home January 6 versus Allensville January 18 versus Vinton Rural January 17 at Albany January 20 versus New Marshfield January 25 charity game January 27 at Zaleski January 31 at home vs McArthur February 3 against Hamden February 1 at Harrisonville home February 10 at Allensville away.

Wilkesville Wilkesville High Vinton County Basketball League Vinton Alumni New Marshfield Albany Harrisonville Vinton Rural Hamden Zaleski Allensville March of Dimes McArthur

Schwartzwalder paratrooper coach leads Syracuse football

Floyd L Schwartzwalder new head coach at Syracuse University served as a paratrooper in the war and was awarded the Silver Star. City College of New York cross country team is unbeaten in dual meets for three straight seasons.

East Army Pennsylvania Fordham Boston College Maryland Boston U. Brown Harvard Bucknell Lafayette Colgate Northwestern Columbia Navy Cornell Dartmouth Georgetown Denver Holy Cross Syracuse NYU Rutgers Penn State Temple Minnesota Pitt Yale Princeton Midwest Indiana Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Iowa State Okla Aggies Kansas State Marquette Purdue Mich State Oregon State Oklahoma Missouri Notre Dame North Carolina New Arizona Tempe State Colo Brigham Young Colorado New Mexico Utah College of Pacific Montana State Utah State Pacific Coast Oregon California Idaho Stanford Washington Ucla Santa Clara St. Mary’s St. Louis Detroit South Carolina Miami Syracuse University Floyd Schwartzwalder City College of New York

AHL Jackets Clash With Athens For SEC Title

The SEC race narrows to Athens and Middleport as they meet at Middleport in a decisive Friday night game. A win or tie gives Athens the crown. Middleport must win to force a title decision if Athens loses. The schedule also features a Thanksgiving showdown and remaining games shaping final standings.

AHL Jackets Gallia Academy Blue Devils Athens Middleport Jackson Wellston Bulldogs Pomeroy Logan Gallipolis Gallians Jackson Iron

Rutland Red Devils Seek Buckeye League Title Tie

Rutland high’s Red Devils face Chauncey Dover’s Blue Devils in a decisive Friday league clash at Chauncey as the two chase a possible three way tie for the SEC Buckeye League crown. Rutland sits tied with McArthur at eight points after a 38 0 win over The Plains, while McArthur can only force a three way deadlock if Chauncey defeats undefeated Rutland.

Rutland High Red Devils Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils Chauncey Rutland McArthur the Plains Generals Devils Glouster Boys Industrial Buckeye Rutland Momen Rvitehlesenens Coaltonmoe A Oe

Sports Mirror Highlights Past Moments in Golf Football and Ownership

A vintage recap notes Djelal the thoroughbred bought for 225000 by an American syndicate died en route to the U S. Three years ago Ben Hogan shot 282 to win Pinehurst North Open. Army led Ohio State 974 812 in AP poll. Ten years ago Phil Wrigley kept Gabby Hartnett as 1940 manager. Prochaska named Syracuse tennis coach. Clemson football faced eight 1948 opponents.

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