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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1950

Page

6

Ohio grid rivals end season as Muskingum tops Buckeye honors

Ohio football ends in winter weather with Muskingum scoring leader and Miami Cincinnati John Carroll and Xavier near atop state rankings. Buckeye champ debate centers on Miami and Cincinnati with Ohio U, Ohio State, and Kenyon also posting strong records. Basketball outlook highlights 11 games in Southeastern Ohio amid postponements.

BOLL University of Cincinnati Wilberforce State Ohio Buckeye Muskingum Ohio Northern Redskins Miami University Cincinnati Ohio State Michigan Ohio Stadium Bucks Little Kenyon College Polar Bears Xavier Musketeers Miami John Carroll William and Mary Kentucky St. Bonaventure Poes Ohio U Dayton West

Snow Closes Everything But Fight Goes On

Snow disrupts schools and banks but the Ezzard Charles versus Nick Barone heavyweight title bout proceeds in Cincinnati Garden. Promoter Sam Becker and managers weigh snow impact while Charles trains at home and Barone prepares nearby. The fight, on broadcast ban, grants Charles about 42 percent of the gate with Barone at 17 1/2 percent amid uncertain conditions.

Jack Hand Cincinnati Banks Ezzard Charles-Nick Barone Ohio Powers That Be Cincinnati Garden Seven Hills Charles Joe Louis New York Henry Andrews Barone Syracuse Sam Becker Fort Thomas Jake Mintz Jake Pittsburgh Mintz Becker Tom Tannas Ezzy Andrews Rex Layne Jersey Joe Walcott George Murphy City Boxing Commission Murphy Jimmy Beau St. Nick's

OWL Swimming Coach Recalled to Army

Phil Cutchin head freshman football coach and varsity swimming mentor at Ohio Wesleyan University is recalled to active Army duty and will leave December 1. A 30 year old World War II veteran with 3 1/2 years service, he served as a first lieutenant and was discharged in 1946. He joined OWU in 1947 after a standout career at the University of Kentucky.

Delaware C. Phil Cutchin Ohio Wesleyan University Army Cutchin OWU University of Kentucky

Broncos Open Cage Season With 2 Games

Western Michigan College begins its basketball season with two games this week. The Broncos meet Central Michigan College in Kalamazoo Tuesday and clash with Northwestern at Evanston Saturday. Coach Pedigo lists a mix of veterans and promising sophomores and aims to tighten gaps after the opener.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan College Central Michigan College Northwestern Evanston Chippewas Danny Rose Broncos George Cronin Jim Doyle Jack Leach Harry Moore Jack Mott Tom Fairbairn Roy Raymer Harold Madden Bob Adams South Bend Ind Joe Shaw Leslie Adams Bronco Butler Shaw Roy Healy Montgomery Charles Brotebeck Flint Central Jim Wenke Kalamazoo Central Central Michigan Pedigo Wildcats

Buchtel Junior Highs Back-to-Back Wins This Week

Buchtel Junior High basketball posted two wins in two starts this week. They defeated Murray City on Tuesday and Carbon Hill on Wednesday. Eddie Newman scored 12 in the Murray City game, with contributions from Tommy McDonald Bill Beech and Jimmy Day. Roger Newman and Larry Smith led defense. McDonald Beech and Sam Smathers combined for 30 points against Carbon Hill.

Buchtel Murray City Carbon Hill Bob Hutchins Eddie Newman Tommy McDonald Bill Beech Jimmy Day Roger Newman Larry Smith McDonald Beech Sam Smathers

Fordham Beats NYU in Gale at Polo Grounds

Fordham sloshed through rain and mud to whip stubborn NYU 13 to 0 before 1500 fans at the Polo Grounds. Fullback Phil Saba scored both touchdowns for Fordham.

Fordham NYU NEW York New York University Polo Grounds Phil Saba

Hlini Places Four on Big 10 Squad Trautwein Named First Team Tackle

Illinois led with four selections on the 1950 All-Conference football team by the Big Ten coaches. Northwestern end Don Stonesifer and Ohio State tackle Bill Trautwein headlined the first unit, with Michigan star Vic Janowicz at quarterback and Allen Wahl of Michigan at tackle. The squad honors players from Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern, Purdue, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois.

Hlini Trautwein Chicago Illinois Associated Press Michigan Ohio State Ilini Northwestern Wolverines Don Stonesifer Vic Jnowicz Allstar Chuck Ortmann Dick Raklovits Don Dufek Tony Klimek Purdue Leo Sugar Bill Trautwein Allen Wahl Johnny Biltz Chuck Brown Lynn Lynch Wisconsin John Simcic Ortmann E—D. Stonesifer Tony Klimek Niinois T— W. Trautwein T—Allen Wahl John Biltz Charles Brown Tllinois C—W. Vohaska Diinois Vic Janowicz C. Ortmann R. Raklevits Donald Dufek Anderson Indiana Felker Allis

Kentucky Wildcats anxiously await Sugar Bowl fate

Kentucky and Oklahoma loom as Sugar Bowl contenders after Kentucky’s upset loss to Tennessee left them with a lone blemish. Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson planned a team meeting in Norman to decide if the Sooners want bowl play as Oklahoma seeks a 30th straight win and a third straight Sugar Bowl bid against the Wildcats.

New Orleans Kentucky Oklahoma Sooners Wildcats Bud Wilkinson Norman Okla New Orleans Times-Picayune Kentuckians

Georgia smothers Furman in 40 0 bowl bound bid

In Athens Georgia smashes Furman 40 to 0 as bowls loom Zippy Morocco runs in three touchdowns while 2000 fans endure 16 degree cold. Georgia dominates with a powerful running game and solid defense.

Georgia Furman Athens Zippy Morocco

Bears take first in national league after win

The Chicago Bears routed the Los Angeles Rams 24 to 14 to stretch their lead in the National Conference. New York Giants upset the Philadelphia Eagles 7 to 3 tying Browns for the conference lead as Green Bay beat San Francisco 25-21 and Washington beat Baltimore 38-28.

National Montrael Boston Toronto New York Chicago Detroit Indianapolis International Detroit Hettche Sarnia Toleo Detroit Auto Club Johnstown Chicago Bears Los Angeles New York Giants Philadelphia Bears Rams Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Green Bay Chicago Cardinals Detroit Lions Giants Yankees Eagles Washington Green Bay Packers San Francisco Baltimore

Indiana halfback John Davis breaks nose eight times

USED TO IT BLOOMINGTON Ind Halfback John Davis of Indiana's defensive platoon has had his nose broken eight times.

Bloomington Ind John Davis Indiana

City League To Be Pied

A meeting to plan a city basketball league is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Athens High School gym. Harry Lackey, director of the city recreation program, says the amateur league will be Athens residents only and open to independent club managers to form a schedule. If needed, two leagues will be formed with games in East Side and West Side school gyms.

Ohio Gallipolis Rio Grande Blue Devils Harry Lackey Athens High School Bulldogs McArthur Glouster Lodi Township Bob Bobo Tomcats Murray City Union Furnace the Plains Rutland Philo New Lexington Rome Shade Albany Trimble Waterloo Troy Ames- Bern Morgan County Stockport Chesterhill Marietta Orange Tigers New Concord Harrisonville Racine Tuppers Plains Caldwel Wil Athens Lackey

New Protestant Council Exerts Wide Influence

Dr. Samuel McCrea Cavert announces the eight interdenominational agencies will form the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The body, representing about 32 million Protestants, aims to boost public moral voice and Christian unity without church union. Joining agencies include the Federal Council of Churches and the United Council of Church Women.

Cleveland Samuel McCrea Cavert New York Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America National Council of Churches of Christ U.S.A United States Dr. Cavert National Council Cavert Foreign Missions Conference of North America Home Missions Council of North America United Council of Church Women International Council of Religious Education United Stewardship Council The National Protestant Council of Higher Education Missionary Education Movement of U.S Canada

Deer Steals Hunter's Gun Outwits Pair in Manistique

In Manistique Michigan two hunters Harry G Thompson and Charles F Massey from Grand Rapids were chasing a buck north of town. Massey shot the deer which Thompson then tried to secure with a knife. The deer bolted away with Thompson's rifle still on its antlers, vanishing into the woods.

Manistique Mich Harry G. Thompson Charles F. Massey Grand Rapida Upper Michigan Massey Thompson

Duke of Devonshire dies at 55 in England

The Duke of Devonshire a major British landholder died yesterday at age fifty five in Eastbourne England.

Eastbourne Eng Duke of Devonshire Britain

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