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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1944

Page

17

Wolverines Win Edge in Buckeye Clash Preview

Michigan faces Ohio State in a Big Ten title tilt with a slight edge on offense and a stout line. The Buckeye backfield features Horvath Keane Brugge Finnett and Cline, while Michigan relies on Milan Lazetich and a strong front to stifle the Buckeye attack.

Flanays Bucks Sain Wolverines Ohio Michigan Ine Ohio State Minots Buck Les Horvath Tom Keane Bob Brugge Dick Finnett Cline Tim Horvath Keane Horvath Brugge Milan Lazetich Anaconda Mont Wolverine

Army Record Deceives Baltimore In Football Previews

Figuring Filbert the statistical man claims Navy would beat Army by ignoring Army’s runaway scores versus Duke Notre Dame and Pennsylvania. He argues the old one-two punch favored the Cadets who scored 10 on Duke and 59 on North Carolina Pre-Flight, while Army Navy Michigan all impacted Penn Illinois and Notre Dame to favor Cadets.

ARMY Baltimore Filbert Navy Duke Notre Dame Pennsylvania Cadets North Carolina Michigan Penn Illinois

Blanchard Rites Held at Chauncey Church Monday

Chauncey Ohio details a funeral service for Blanchard at the Church of Christ in Chauncey. The event included a dinner, gifts, and tributes as family and friends gathered at W Main Street area to honor the deceased.

Blanchard Chauncey Church Collanank cHaUncex Runera Church of Christ Chauncey Tommy Summitt Station Tome Chauney Curkahank W. Main St Cruikshank Betty Fred Cassines Themen Faunashank Columbus Jennie Courtney A. G. Winkle Elizabeth Ellis John Bulloch S. Border William Leadbetter Elizabeth Ellie Ellis RB. Smith Annetta Lewis Sam Dunnett C. A. Bingman

Band Boosters Concessions At Benefit Football Game

Band Boosters Association will run concessions at a benefit football game at the stadium Thursday afternoon. Net proceeds will go to the servicemen's memorial fund. The game starts at 2 o'clock. Malta, GLuusinn attorney George W. Rose has been confined to his home for three weeks with a heart ailment. He suffered a similar attack three years ago and is now resting at home. His condition is described as improved and he can receive visitors.

Band Boosters Association Malta Gluusinn George W. Rose

Fullerton Sports Roundup Touches on Baseball and Football Oddities

Veteran writers recall Merkle and Gill as similar second base antics upset games. Wake Forest and South Carolina teased as chicken stew while Wake Forest touted as Gamecocks challenger. Detroit sportscaster George Krembiel notes horses and racing quirks. A woman’s auxiliary forms in Alliance Ohio for the National Hot Stove League. Giants backfield lacking college experience. St Charles High hit by multiple illegal formations and penalties in Worthington game.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Fred Merkler Boner Warren Gill Johnny Evers Pittsburgh Merkle Churchill Downs Golden Man Alliance Ohio Bill Paschal Georgia Teach Howie Livington Fullerton Bill Petrilas Joe Sulaiti

Traditional Games Slated For Saturday

Minnesota and Wisconsin renew their rivalry with Earl Girard returning for Wisconsin and Jerry Frompson moving to fullback. Indiana and Purdue face the Old Oaken Bucket with Boris Dimancheff sidelined by a knee injury and Bob Hoernschmeyer likely to play despite an arm injury.

Minnesota-Wisconsin Indiana-Purdue George Hauser The Gophers Harry Stuhldreher Wisconsin Earl Jug) Girard Nes Jerry Frompson Girard Bloomington Lafayette Purdue Cecil Isbell Boris Babe) Dimancheff Indiana Bob Hoernschemmeyer George Sundheim

Trimble Township Rally Fund Total Reaches 3035.27

Drive Glousten Gr guinther reports final report on Trimble Township Relief Fund drive to the county office Tuesday. Three additional contributions listed from Ladies Aux Mary of American Glouster Glouster Lodge 601 F and A M and Glouster schools bring final Trimble Township total to 3035.27.

Glousten Gr.guinther Trimble Township

Dorcas Boy Wounded As War Dept Reports

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beegle receive telegram that their son Tom Beegle was seriously wounded in action in France on November 1. Other local items note Emerson Weaver visiting, discharge from hospital in California, Ladies Aid meeting with carpet rags and comforts, and Chauncey church activities.

Dorcas Guy Beegle Fine War Dept Tom France Emerson Weaver Maggie Weaver California Emma. Salser Maud Bridgett Helen Lott James Quick Syracuse Nellie Johnson Albert Paynter Portland Bertha Beaver I Edison Brace Reston Charles. McElroy Fred Wolfe George Beegle Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Robert McKelvey Apple Grove Elmering Guy Beegle Allen

Marty Marion Named National League Most Valuable Player

Marty Marion of the St. Louis Cardinals edged Bill Nicholson of the Chicago Cubs by one point to win the 1944 National League MVP. The 6-foot-2 shortstop led the infield, posted a 269 batting mark with 64 RBIs, and contributed strong defense and leadership for the pennant season.

NEW York Marty Marion St. Louis Coun Fon Bill Nicholson Chicago Nicholson Cub Iva J. S.C Cardinals Nnion Browns John M. Maloney Baseball Association of America Marion Fred Dixie” Walker Brooklys Musial Bucky Walters Cinc Einnati Bill Voiselle Teach Walker Ray "Tronman" Mueller Cine Jeinnati Reds Red Birds Cooper Brothers Mortio Bob Filiott Pittsburgh Feight Rip Sewell Rabe, Dahlgren Frank McCormick Jim Tobin Boston Johnny Hopp St Louis Ron Northey Philadelphia

Orange Bowl signs Tulsa arrangements completed and Ga Tech

The Orange Bowl announced Tulsa and Georgia Tech as early 1945 participants for the New Year’s Day game, signaling a break with past precedents and stressing color and matchups over undefeated records. Tulsa faces Arkansas and Miami while Tech eyes Notre Dame and Georgia, with promotions and earlier confirmations reshaping bowl optics.

Orange Bowl Tulsa Ga. Tech Muamt Tech Navy Otre Dame Georgia Arkansas University of Miami

Yeoman Brown Honored At Dinner Sunday

A dinner at the Mudrie home honors Montrose C. Brown yeoman second class home on furlough after nine months overseas. He served in Normandy and Southern France and will return to his ship on the 24th. Attendees include family members from Athens Detroit Columbus and more.

Louster George Mudrie Summit St Montrose C. Brown Yeoman Brown Normandy France Minnie Christian Mary Elizabeth Athens Morrison Brown John Gazell Albert Zimmer D. D. Tillmar Gary Dean Floye McClellan Ann Bailey Jean Ruth’ Ann Sharon Louise Michael P. L. Mitchell Butch Detroit Walter McDivitt Columbus Jane Ellen Walter

Iva Kempton Dies at Residence in Township Death Notice

Notice of appointment announces Cornet Hinens named administrator of the estate of Iva Kempton in Athens County. He must file reports within four months. the court bars claims after the period. Dated October 60, with Provera Dane of 188 cost.

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