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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1944

Page

16

Hackett Is Lineman of Week at Pin Classic Open

CHICAGO AP There’ll be 125 bowlers from districts here this weekend for a nine day tournament with an unofficial national match game title and a $2000 first prize. Hackett, 21, from London Ohio, is named outstanding lineman after a 60 minute performance against Michigan. The event features top keglers, seedings, and a long schedule through Wednesday with semi finals and a big championship final.

Hackett Chicago Paul Krumske NEW York Ohio State Associated Press London Buckeyes Michigan Wolverine Carroll Widdoes Kegler Krumake Ned Day West Alls Finais Eld Ohio

Big Leaguers on wai tour Paris group arrives

Paris hosts the first group of major league players touring the European theater during the war. The roster includes Mel Ott manager of the New York Giants Frankie Frisch manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Bucky Walters Cincinnati pitcher Dutch Leonard Washington twirler and Roy Stockton sports writer of the St Louis Post Dispatch.

Paris Sasenairs Mel Ott New York Giants Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Bucky Walters Cincinnati Dutch Leon Fard Washington Roy Stockton St. Louia Post Dispatch

Godfrey Criticizes Big Ten Postseason Rules

Ohio State assistant coach Ernie Godfrey denounces Big Ten policy allowing Rose Bowl participation for rival schools. He urges Ohio high schoolers to study and play in-state, speaking at the Ohio State Alumni Clubs banquet in Cleveland. He credits Paul Brown and Navy coach Bill Leon for All-Eastern selections and notes Les Horvath spurned pro offers to finish at Ohio State.

Ernie Godfrey Ohio State University Godfrey Ohio State Cleveland Ohio New York Army Act Navy Crusch Foesny Rose Bow Birk Buckeyes Associated Press Carroll Navy Don Whitmire John Green Robert St. Onge Tom Smith Yale George Savitsky Penn George Poole Harold Hamberg Glenn Davis Bob Jenkins Navi Felix Blanchard Fii Paul Widdoes Les Horvath

Glouster High Holds Football Band Dinner Honors Team

About 150 patrons gathered in Glouster High School auditorium for a 6:30 PM chicken dinner hosted by the Athletic Boosters Association. Ohio University coach Don Peden spoke on football values and life, with Dr. W. D. Witham and coach C. F. Patton presenting letters to squad members. Post-dinner terms included acknowledgments and plans as coach Patton leaves for Logan. Thanksgiving-related visits and local sentiments are noted throughout the community.

M. M. Bry‘son Trimble Town Peden C. F. Patton Harry Simmons Athens Dr. Patton Tommy Buchman Frank Darling Dick Byfers Billy Roberts Andrew Wolf Patt Meade Bob” Gamvrell Bi Skinner Jim Davis Bob V Charles’ Mortis EnCorte Charles’ McAtoose da Witham Charles Immer Rogers Max Morris Roger Cox Lane McCraner Bill

New Officers Named by Grange No 1830

Grange Hall hosted Grange No. 1830 on Saturday evening for officer elections. New officers include Master B Jones Overseer Allan Chadwell Lecturer Roy Kasler Steward Allan Boudinot Assistant Steward Celia Boudinot Gardener D M Sawyer Secretary Madelin Boudinot Gatekeeper Neva Lantz Emma Sawyer Flora Mamie Chadwell and assistant to the steward. Social hour followed with talks on the good of the order and a spread of sandwiches pies and coffee.

Wnuusses Lanmore Grange Grange Hall B. Jones Allan Chadwell Roy Kasler C.J. Eddy Allan Boudinot Teward Gertrude Brown Iain Treast Madelin Boudinot Celia Boudinot

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

At the football writers luncheon Fred Walker quipped about Princeton and Ivy League ties. Penn coach and others discuss postwar college athletics and Wharton plans for ex-soldiers. Princeton names Charley Caldwell as head football and baseball coach. Over 100 prints of the 1944 World Series film go overseas for Army-Navy use. Ed Macha and Aubrey Epps noted for ties to Yale and pro teams. Teeland duckpin champ George Meteopulos posts a near-record three-game series.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Football Writers Fred Walker Princeton University of Chicago Dodgers Yale Paul Riblett Penn Wharton School of Finance Charley Caldwell Tigertown Andy Lotshaw Chicago Bears Decatur Lotshaw Ed Macha The Yanks Red Rolfe

Bulldogs Open Cage Season Under New Coach Rannow

Athens High School basketball begins under new coach E R Rannow after last year's returners Grover Rousey and Cavanaugh. The team features Beckley Rotramel Grover Rousey Neutzling and others with key trials ahead as they face McArthur in the opener and a schedule including Lancaster St Marys Pomeroy Wellston and Jackson through February. Deputy Jones also inspected the McConnellsville Odd Fellows Lodge with locals Bay Roberts Stahl and Fni eel.

Athens High School Logan Bulldog Bae New Grant Fergson Bob Mills Bill Trautwein Ray Dunfee Jack Trupp E.R Ea” Rannow Rannow the Plains Bulldogs McArthur Little Generals Inn Plains Tad Grov‘er Norm Rousey Jerry Cavanaugh Bill Beckley Dean Rotramel Roy Yaw Dim’ Farley Ted Neutzling Beckley Rotramel Grover Rousey G Neutzling Cavanaugh Shotmaker Finsterwald Duncan Kendredy Drake Moore Smiley Ros Qier Teipo Evans Ferguson Gait

Trimble Service Men Visit Folks in Ohio Area

Beet areca aig man, arrived in Trimble from Florida to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Baughman and friends. Sgt Baughman has served nearly four years, 18 months in the Canal Zone, and expects overseas soon. Mrs Fred Heck’s nephew, in service over a year, has spent eight months overseas. Mrs Jack Gardner’s letter says Sgt Jack K Gardner transferred from Austral to New Guinea and has one year eight months service with overseas since February last.

Trimble FL Benning Lee Baughman Sgt Baughman Canal Zone Jack Gardner Jack K. Gardner Austral New Gainea Jack

Bronze Star Awarded Chauncey Youth in France

Chauncey area reports Gerald Carpenter of Chauncey stationed with the Military Police Battalion in France has earned the Bronze Star Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. Pvt Carpenter, in the Army three years with months overseas, sends hopeful notes to his family as others in the Coburn and Strohmeyer families face wartime losses.

Chauncey Gerald 1 Carpenter Military Police France Montgomery Wellingseer Coburn Ister Grace Ellen Jones Nelsonville Jake Jones Nelson Chester ‘Carpenter Seaman Ie South Pacific Melvin Carpenter India Orbiston W. Va

Thanksgiving Dinner Gatherings in Chauncey Area

Local families in Chauncey and nearby Millfield hosted Thanksgiving meals at home on Mill Street and surrounding streets. Guests included Virgil Wilson of the Navy on furlough, Mr. and Mrs. Hughie McCune and family, and relatives from Chauncey, Sand Ridge, and Athens. Additional notices mention a son’s transfer to Memphis and Bible readings coordinated with a National Campaign.

Chauncey Mer Morris Mill St William Omen Millfield and Mes Riley Tedrick Charlotte Bricker Mary Carolyn Sibson Elmer Morris Das Reena Simpkins Ildeen Donald Tita Johnnie Athens Beorge Wilson Carleg Rutter Sand Ridge Virgil Wilson The Navy Hughie McCune Millfiea

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Wilson held at Christian Church

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Smith Wilson wife of Samuel Wilson were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church by Rev Lee Wallace. She was 68 and had been in poor health five years. Her life was spent in this neighborhood. Survived by husband five sons Wilton Parkersburg Wilson Melvin Wilson Mt Hockingport Millard Wilson Rittman and Dr Charles in armed forces and four daughters Mrs Gay Young Long Bottom Reta Bailey Elsie Srislip Virginia Cowdery plus two sisters and four brothers. HH Hetzer, Reedsville Route One, had been at St Joseph Hospital the past week. Mr and Mrs Dale Robinson Parkersburg spent Thanksgiving here with her parents. Larkins day guests of Mr and Mrs R E Williams and Ruth Ann. Donald F Kibble returned to East Liverpool Tuesday after visiting his aunt Anna M Randolph.

Reedsville Nancy (Smith) Wilson Samuel Wilson Christian Thurch Lee Wallace Gay, Young Long Bottom Reta Bailey Elsie Srislip Virginia Cowdery HH. Hetzer R. E. Willams Ruth Ann Donald F. Kibble Liverpool Anna M. Randolph

Little Guys Were Potent In Big Ten

Offensive dynamite was wrapped in small frames in the Big Ten. Purdue’s Boris Dimancheff led scoring with 34 points in nine touchdowns, while Leslie Horvath of Minnesota State led rushing with 40 carries for 28 yards per attempt. Dimancheff weighed 178 pounds, Tony Butkovich 19, and Horvath 167 pounds. Wayne Williams of Minnesota paced ground gains with 582 yards across the season. Chaute Young of Tulsa carried 70 times for 489 yards, and Bob Wiese of Michigan tied for third in scoring with 42 points. Bob Hoernschemeyer of Indiana repeated as long-range passer champion with seven completions for 54 yards.

Chicago Boris Dimancheff Purdue Leslie Horvath Dimancheff Nate Tony Butkovich Miorrath Tut Dales Michian Horvath Kean Dimanchei Wayne Williams Minesota Tres Dimanchets Tien Chaute Buds) Young Trinol Young Bob Wiese Michigan Bob Hoernschemeyer Indiana

Fight Results Harte Une Victory in Lima Bout

Hartes une defeated Vietor inde by outpoint over 8 rounds in Cleveland, 147 pounds, with the result reported as a decision. In a separate note, Mrs. John Finnearty receives a letter stating Corporal John Finnearty is hospitalized in Italy.

Harte Une Lonn Lima New York Vietor Inde Cleveland Millfield John Fineearty Cpl John. Finnearty Italy

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