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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1950
Page
8
Western Michigan brings a 5 3 record to Athens for a MAC clash with Ohio University. The Bobcats, seeking fifth win, must curb Norm Harris and Ellison Johnston while coping with injuries to key backs and linemen. Ohio leads the series 4 2 and aims to boost its MAC standing and honor Thor Olson.
Western Michigan reserves and West Michigan opponents listed for an OU Stadium game. Lineups include players such as Chant Gratton Brown and Carlson with officials Tehan Heinold Baker McClain and McClain at 2 p.m. at OU Stadium.
Ohio University Freshman football ends its season tonight at Huntington W Va against Marshall College Fresh. The Bobkittens chase a 3 3 record after a 41 7 loss to Miami yearlings. Key players include Casto Wilson Poling Frericks and Frericks on defense. The game starts at 8 00 pm on Vinson High School field with Marshall's D Antoni Hackathorn guiding the lineup.
High school schedule lists Friday matches Logan vs New Lexington Chauncey at Glouster Wahama at Rutland. Mid American teams play Ohio vs Marshall freshmen at Huntington. Saturday features Ohio U against Western Michigan at 2 p.m. in OU Stadium.
The Cleveland Browns must win their remaining three games to avoid falling to second place as they host the Washington Redskins at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Redskins bring Slinging Sammy Baugh and a strong backfield led by Charley Justice and Bill Dudley to town for a pivotal showdown.
Gallipolis Ohio Jim Dailey center for Gallia Academy High School football named captain for 1951 season succeeding Fred Rake. He leads Varsity G Club and is son of Harold and Mrs Dailey of 122 Second Ave. election held at Farmers Hotel during a squad dinner.
New York reports national leaders in total offense with Bob Helmer of Northern Minors posting 1535 yards on 247 plays across eight games. Ted Marchibroda of St. Bonaventure and Ed Haddox of Baldwin Wallace also rank high, while West Texas tops team offense at 458.2 yards per game and Miami Ohio leads in forward passing at 50 percent on 69 completions of 138 attempts in seven games.
Marshall takes on Dayton in Huntington for the Flying Cleat Trophy at 2 15 p m. The arch rivalry hinges on punter Kenny Wheeler and a strong Marshall defense as both teams seek a decisive win in the closing stretch of the season.
Butler seeks a .500 finish in Terre Haute against Indiana State Teachers after beating Washington or St. Louis. The Bulldogs have beaten Ball State Western Reserve and Washington while losing to Evansville Ohio University Miami and Western Michigan with a tie to Wabash. Indiana State relies on underclassmen after 19 seniors graduated and has beaten Indiana Central and tied Illinois Normal.
POINT PLEASANT West Virginia Lakin's Red Raiders end the football season Friday night at 8 against Bolling High School of Lewisburg. Bolling, coached by Chink Branch, has one win, five losses and two ties. Lakin is 3 3 2. Last year Bolling beat Lakin 52 0.
Army football teams held a .700 winning percentage before 1950 with 358 victories, 117 losses, and 36 ties since starting play in 1890, outlining a century of Cadet gridiron history.
Ohio University cross country edges toward a meet with undefeated West Virginia Mountaineers, coached by Art Smith. Timonere and Harshbarger join a squad led by Johnny Hesketh as they aim to upset WVU’s long winning streak.
Team 4 maintained first place in the McBee Ladies Bowling League by beating Team 3 and allowing Team 1 to take two from Team 2. Team 4 won the first two games 475 to 423 and 448 to 439 with a final Threes win 449 to 433. Team 1 fell to last place. Johnson led Team 1 with 122 140 and 126.
Arizona's 1950 football squad features nine sophomores as starters and keys. Penn State scatback Earle Munce is noted as the league's smallest player at five feet four inches and 155 pounds.
The roster shows Ohio University players John Hesketh Forrest Bean Jack Mercee Ed Martina Jim Peek Steve Timonere and Charles Harshbarger. West Virginia lineup includes Russ Thoburn Al Beasley Jack Shirley Mike Potega Rudy Jackson Elmer Weber and Joe Rice.
Phillies outfielder Danny Litwhiler posted a 1000 fielding average in 1942. The standout defensive season highlighted his sure hands and range, contributing to Philadelphia’s early 1940s roster strength.
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