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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

13

Six Ohio University seniors to close football careers

Six Bobcats will finish their college careers this Saturday against the Buffalo Bulls. Seniors listed include Art Guide Cleveland John Mareo Warren Canton Mitch ell Canton Milt Taylor Columbus Ed Sudnick Cleveland and Marvin Spidel Uniontown. Mareo Mitchell and Taylor have started every game this season. Sudnick is finishing his fifth year, with a noted scoring record and a distintive kick after role while Spidel has been a strong defensive contributor.

Ohio University Bobcats University of Buffalo Bulls Art Guide Cleveland John Mareco Warren John Mitchell Canton Milt Taylor Columbus Ed Sudnick Marvin Spidel Uniontown Mareo Mitchell Marco Taylor Guide Sudnick Spider Cleveland South League Park Canton Lincoln High Ohio Cleve Warren Harding High Ohio U Columbus Academy Buckeye Cleveland Collinwood High Spidel Greensburg High School Buffalo Bulls Marv Spidel John Marco

Draft Seen Taking Only 15 Men in MLB Selection

Commissioner Happy Chandler predicted that no more than 15 minor league players would be drafted in the annual Major League selection. Clubs planned to participate, with several likely to pass on bush league talent as past drafts ranged from 19 to 29 picks. The draft began after midnight, with rule revisions continuing into the morning session led by George M. Trautman and the 12-member board.

Cincinnati A. B Happy) Chandler New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Chandler Minor League Association

Wahama JV Beats Point Pleasant Little Blacks 6-0 in Charity Game

Wahama Jayvees win 6-0 at Saunders Memorial Field in a National Kid's Day game. A $160 Kiwanis Child Welfare contribution was noted and two unusual plays shaped the victory, including a punt returning seven yards untouched and a deflected pass recovered by Wahama. Glen Roush opened scoring with a 14 yard run, Johnny Kelly added the conversion.

Point Pleasant W. Va Little Blacks Saunders Memorial Field Bob Henniger Wahama Glen Roush Jack Sprous Coke Roush Tiny Johnny Kelly

Junior High Seeks Games for Junior Basketeers

Basketball practice began Monday at the local Junior High School with about 60 seventh and eighth graders reporting to Coach Virgil W. Siders. He aims to schedule games against teams from Gallipolis Wahama Hannan Minport and Pomeroy.

Point Pleasant W. Va Virgil W. Siders Siders Gallipolis Wahama Hannan Middleport Pomeroy

Record daily double payoff at Hollywood Park meet

In Inglewood California a new record daily double payoff of 285.40 was posted at Hollywood Park harness racing. Tippie Tass won the first race paying 50.50 while Lomita Marge finished second at 15.20 in the second race.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Tippie Tass Lomita Marge

Western Michigan Cagers Begin Build With 7 Holdovers

Western Michigan under coach Bill Perigo starts his first season with seven returning lettermen, including captains Swift Noble and Ray Postema. With three lettermen out, the Broncos mix veterans and new players such as Bob Adams and Joseph Shaw as they aim to improve on last year’s 12-10 record in the MAC.

Kalamazoo Mich Don Bowen Bill Perigo Western Michigan Broncos Swift Noble Ray Postema James Betwiek Don Groggel Pat Crysdale Bob White Lyle Alrick Basil Mason Francis Reidy Bob Adams Joseph Shaw Don Steffen Jack Adams Shaw Sabadin Page Heyn Steffen

Refrigerator Bowl invites Marshall in Ohio Valley clash

Evansville and Marshall were named as opponents for the Refrigerator Bowl on December 3 with the Ohio Valley Conference championship at stake. Marshall's formal acceptance was awaited as the Evansville Aces committed to the game.

Evansville Ind Marshall Evansville Aces

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