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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1949

Page

14

Frosh to Play Miami Here Friday in Season Finale

Ohio University Bobkittens end football slate at Ohio Stadium facing Miami freshmen. Coach Frank Richey notes stiff earlier competition. Bailey of Miami shines with 240 rushing yards in prior game. Ohio plans more passing under Tom Anderson with key players Kirk and Marchi leading offense and defense.

Ohio University Bobkittens Ohio Stadium Miami Cincinnati Pittsburgh Bowling Green Little Redskins Jim Bailey Hamilton Xavier Frank Richey Redskins Richey Bob Turrentine Dick Phillips Bob Marchi Gallipolis Ohio Tom Anderson Bob Sumter Bill Schieder Bernie Green Vic Pikus Gee Marchi John Turk Walt Plattenburg Anderson Bob Schaeffer Sam Carpenter Bill Johnson Bill Bevan Bobkittens The Bee Gees

Blacks at Nitro final road game before season end

Point Pleasant High heads to Nitro for a Saturday 2 p.m. contest in a toss up clash. Nitro brings a five and three record and a varied offense led by Ken West and Cecil Brown with Joe Shaffer anchoring the line. The Blacks seek a win as Billy Bardin plays through a lingering leg issue and Carl Parsons starts at center with a likely lineup featuring Gardner Nott Nunnally Lee and Cheesebrew.

Point Pleasant W. Va Bob Adkins Point Pleasant High Big Blacks Nitro Nitro Wildcats Wildcats Poca Blacks Vinson Adkins Ken West Cecil “Pancho” Brown Joe Shaffer Billy Bardin Jack Durst Wahama Carl Parsons Parky Gardner Reece Nott Joe Nunnally Roger Lee John Ferguson Bob Bonecutter Sonny Gerlach Jack Fowler Pete Cheesebrew Billy Woomer Sudnick Butler Milt Taylor Taylor Indianapolis Bulldogs Western Michigan Harry Farmer Fred Fisher John Schuesler

Shoppers Lose Lead as Banks Sports Shop Tops League

Banks Sports Shop moved into first place in the Ladies Bowling League by defeating McBee No. 2 3-0. Florence Van Dyke led with 448 for the winners, while Mary Koons added 441 for the Shoppers who started strong but ceded the top spot to CSOE. Cora MacYegar and Margaret Burt contributed 400 and 397 for the victor, and Irene McBride along with Mildred Hall posted high Drugette scores.

Charley Conerly Mississippi New York Giants Bulldogs Layne Giants Banks Sports Shop McBee No. 2 CSOE McKee Drugettes Carroll Widdoes Mary Koons Koons Beverly Bolin McBee McBee Drugettes Figg Shop Florence van Dyke Irene McBride Mildred Hall Roger Dean Beasley Mathews Betty Hayhurst Belle Kowalczyk Mathews

Shooting Meet Opens in Reno

Three days of trapshooting begin in Reno for the national three way shotgun meet. In the flyer live pigeon event yesterday G. H. Clark of Chicago and Robert Allen of Des Moines tied for first by shooting 47 of 50, while J. Hiestand of Hillsboro C. was tied for third with 46 of 50.

Reno Navy G. H. Clark Chicago Robert Allen Des Moines J. Hiestand Hillsboro

University of Arizona Tackle Bob Morrison Secures Fifth Letter

Bob Morrison of the University of Arizona lines up at tackle as he earns his fifth varsity letter this season, highlighting his consistency and contribution to the team's offense and defense.

University OF Arizona Bob Morrison

Young boxers showcase at Feeney Bennett Post open house

Youthful boxers trained by Maxie Maxwell fought in two minute preliminary bouts at the Legion open house in Middleport. Densil Ray Hudson and Virgil Hudson Jr. won decisive tags, while Charles Hysell and Robert Wright also claimed victories. Fans praised the card and urged continued events under Maxwell's guidance.

Middleport Maxie Maxwell Feeney- Bennett Post The Legion Maxwell Sidney T. Russell Donald Gosney Legionnaire Charles Childs West Virginia Densil Ray Hudson Hartford Garland Gibson Racine Hudson Virgil Hudson, Jr Raymond Jewell Charles Hysell Robert Wright Paul Moore James van Meter Carl Miller Charles Miller David McPeek Pat Eads

Pro Basketball Roundup and Boxing Results

National Association scores include Anderson over Tri City 102 99 in triple overtime and Syracuse 103 over Indianapolis 73. Hockey results list Chicago Montreal New York Boston and Providence Cincinnati with several ties and advances. Boxing notes feature Robin son, Felton Pellone Hunter and Jones advancing or drawing in multiple weight classes. Tonight’s schedules include Montreal at Toronto and Minneapolis at Tulsa.

National Association Anderson Tri-City Chicago Rochester Washington Philadelphia Syracuse Indianapolis Waterloo Denver Boston New York Montreal Buffalo Cincinnati Springfield Hershey Pittsburgh St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul Baltimore Toledo Toronto New Haven Providence Minneapolis Tulsa Cleveland Grand Rapids

Mixed Key League Ties After Weekend Matches

Team No 4 moved into a first place tie in the Sunday Night Mixed League by beating Beckleys 2 1. Vi Widdoes led with 456 while Carroll Widdoes had 438. Gene Underwood 497 and Dilcher 357 topped Beckleys. Reba Shafer handed Dean two losses as Dan Merrick 460 and Dorothy Conkey 3877 stood out. Nye Chevrolet tied for third by taking two from Pfeiffers Beer. Mildred Hall led the Chevies with 449 and 158 high women game. Kowalczyk led the Beers with 418.

Roger Dean Keglers Beckleys Carroll Widdoes Gene Underwood Dilcher Reba Shafer Dean Dan Merrick Dorothy Conkey Dave Sara Stown Nye Chevrolet Pfeiffers Beer Mildred Hall Kowalczyk

Passing Demise Helps To Suiilies Victory Fires

Ohio Bobcats face a tough season as passing and rushing stats show a mixed balance. Cincinnati game highlights feature Eddie Sudnick as top rusher and Quinn Stumpf moving into lead scorers, while Butler prep notes expect a strong lineup despite minor injuries.

Suiilies

Pro Basketball Debuts at Madison Square Garden Tonight

The Indianapolis Olympians, former Kentucky Wildcats, face the New York Knicks in the NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden. Attendance may signal early fan interest as the Olympians ride a rough start, having lost two straight after an opening win, including a 103-73 defeat to the Syracuse Nationals.

New York Madison Square Garden University of Kentucky Indianapolis Olympians New York Knicks Eighth Avenue Arena Olympians National Basketball Association Syracuse Syracuse Nationals

Texan junior guard shines in boxing and wrestling titles

Bud MecFadin, a 235 pound junior guard at the University of Texas, is the school boxing champion and also captured the wrestling title as a freshman, marking a rare multi sport success.

Bud Mecfadin University of Texas Asa

Eddie Siskiyou Wins Slowy Grand Circuit Feature

In Inglewood California Nelson Lindblad's Eddie Siskiyou won the feature race on a slow track at yesterday's grand circuit harness meet. Eddie Siskiyou covered the mile in 2.06 2 5 to finish ahead of seven rivals and paid $15.40 $8.40 and $4.50. Wes Reynolds rode the sulky.

Inglewood Calif Nelson Lindblad Eddie Siskiyou Eddie Fiskiyou Wes Reynolds

Bobcat Cagers Set To Start Daytime Drills Next Week

Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder announced a 16 session pre season period ends tonight, with regular daytime drills starting next Monday at 4 p m. The 16 players practice five days weekly as they prepare for a 20 game schedule beginning with Marietta College.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Bobcats Marietta College Snyder Phil Mee-Kown Dave Leightenheimer

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