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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1944

Page

6

Hackett Named Lineman Of Week In Buckeyes Victory

Ohio State guard Bill Hackett, 191 pounds, was named the nation's top lineman of the week by the AP after a full 60 minutes against Michigan. Hackett, a London, Ontario native and 21-year-old junior, starred on both offense and defense, aiding a 18-14 Buckeye triumph.

Hacketts Buckeyes Hampton Pool Stanford Chicago Bears Fort Pierce Fla Jacksonville Naval Air Station Charles Murdock Georgia Tech EW York Bill Hackett Ohio State Associated “Press Hackett London Michigan Carroll Widdoes

Godfrey Criticizes Big Ten Postseason Rules

In Cleveland at the Ohio State Alumni Club banquet Ernie Godfrey criticizes the Big Ten for allowing its members to play in the Rose Bowl, arguing gate receipts push toward professionalizing the game. He urges Ohio high school boys to stay in state for college, praising Ohio State’s undefeated season and coach Widdoes. He notes Les Horvath turned down pro offers to finish college football.

Cleveland Kerusal Western Lomerence Faculty Athletic Committee Ernie Godfrey Ohio State University Godfrey Ohio State Cbs Ohio New York Buckeyes Associated Press Carroll Widter Tom Smith Chatterbox Paul Brown Yale Guard George Savitsky Navy Pennsylvania Leon Bramlett Don Whitmire John Green Army Obert St. Onge Om Smith Yale Penn George Poole Harold Hamberg Glenn Davis Bob Jenkins Felix Blanchard Flack Paul Widdoes Les Horvath Cleve and Rams

Fullerton's Roundup: Ivy League After the War

Fullerton notes at a football writers luncheon discuss Ivy League athletics postwar. Fre Walker jokes about Princeton. Paul Riblett predicts stronger college athletics as returning servicemen enroll. Penn's Wharton School adds a two year course to aid ex soldiers. Charley Caldwell to return as head football and baseball coach at Princeton.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Football Writers Walker Princeton University of Chicago Dodgers Yale Paul Riblett Penn Wharton School of Finance Charley Caldwell Tigertown

War zone tour brings big leaguers to European stage

Reading fragments indicate a baseball showcase featuring major league figures including Frank Frisch and Bucky Walters, with mentions of teams, managers, and reporters on a European theater tour. Details are unclear but point to exhibition activity and travel among prominent players.

Mal Ot Anager New York Gantry Frank Frisch Pirates Bucky Walters Cginennati Dateh Laon Tray Washington Twine Way Stricton St Eallest Dipatch

150 Attend Football Band Dinner at Glouster High

About 150 patrons and guests gathered at Glouster High in the auditorium for a 6:30 dinner sponsored by football squad members and the high school band. Dr W D Witham welcomed guests and spoke with guest Don Peden, Ohio University head coach, urging teamwork over pro sports and noting veteran plays. several squad members received letters and a gold bracelet was presented to coach Patton.

Gloustri Ately Ath- B W. D Witham Beltal M. M. Bryson Trimble Township Peden C.F. Patton Harry Simmons Athens Dr.nofe Tommy * Buchman Frank Darling Dick Byfers Billy Roberts Andrew Wolf Paul Meade Bob” Gamwell Bill Skinner Jim Davis Bob Viney Charles’ Morrison Jack ‘Trace Carl LaCorte Charles’ McAfoose Dayne Witham Charles Zmmer Roy y= fers Max Morris Roger Cox Rolland McCraner

New Officers Named by Grange Federation

New officers are named by Grange federation with HE Jones as Master Allan Chadwell Overseer Roy Kesler Lecturer L Rady Steward Allan Boudinot Assistant Steward Gertrude Brown Chaplain D M Saviger Treasurer Madelin Boudinot Secretary Celia Boudinot Gatekeeper Neva Lantz Eres Hazel Raber Pomona Mrs Emma Sawyer Flora Mrs Mamie Chadwell Lady Assistant to the Steward Meals were served after the installation with good of the order entertainments and light refreshments.

HE. Jones Allan Chadwell Roy Kesler L. Rady Allan Boudinot Gertrude Brown D. M. Saviger Madelin Boudinot Celia Boudinot Neva Lantz Eres Hazel Raber Pomona Emma Sawyer Flora Mamie Chadwell Lndy Soc

Bulldogs Prep For Cage OpenerFriday Night

Athens High School shifts from football to basketball after winning the Southeastern League title. New coach Ed Rannow leads a largely inexperienced lineup, with three lettermen returning and a slate of contenders for starting spots. The Bulldogs face McArthur in the opener, with a schedule spanning December to February including games against Mindleport Nelsonville Wellston and Gallipolis. Deputy Jones inspected the McConnelaville Odd Fellows Lodge with a small escort.

E.R Ed” Rannow Rannow the Plains Bulldogs McArthur Little Generals Plains Green Club Ted Grow Norm Romsey Jerry Dav Staoghe Khey Bill Sreekiey Dean Rotramel Roy Yas Jim Passey Tet Neutzling Weed Rannon Beckley Srotramel Grover Fenter Rousey P Sreuzling Cavanaugh Therwards Ack ‘Otiers Shoe Gmauer Finsterwald Duncan Keny Sheds Drake Moore Smiley Row Evans Evan Seis McArthur Tancaster St. Marys Romeros Weilson McArthurs Mindleports Nelsonville Tdan

Bronze Star Is Awarded Chauncey Youth in France

Pvt Gerald Carpenter of Chauncey in France receives the Bronze Star Medal for bravery beyond the call of duty. He served three years in the army with 47 months overseas. He writes of hoping to see his 14 months old daughter soon. Brothers Chester in the South Pacific and Melvin in India also serve.

Chauncey Gerald 1 Carpenter Military Police France Carpenter States Chester Carpenter Seaman I-c South Pacific Pvt Melvin Carpenter India

Local Servicemen Visit Trimble and Overseas News

Sgt Baughman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Baughman, arrived in Trimble from Fort Benning to visit family and friends. He spent 18 months in the Panama Canal Zone, has four years in service, left November 22 for Fort Benning and expects overseas duty soon. Robert Jones, reported killed in France on November 13, is a Long Island native and Oyster High School graduate. Jack Gardner, stationed overseas since February, has been transferred from Australia to New Guinea, serving about a year and eight months.

Eterie Wale Baughman Trimble Ft Benning Lee Baughman Sgt. Baughman Panama Canal Zone Ft. Benning Robert Bob) Jones Hob Louster Oyster High School Pred Heck Ettre Jack Gardner Jack K. Gardner Australia New Guinea Jack

Obituary Notices in Reedsville Honor Mrs Wilson

Mrs Wilson aged 68 died after years of illness. Sunday service at Christian Sharch led by Rev Lee Wallace. Survived by husband Samuel Wilson five sons S E Wilton Eugene Wilson Melvin Wilson Millard Wilson Charles in armed forces and four daughters Mrs Gay Young Ruth Bailey Elsie Crislip Virginia Cowdery two sisters four brothers. Also H H Hetzer ill at St Joseph Hospital. Dale Robinson and Parkersburg pair visited Thanksgiving. J D Kibble and son Charles joined relatives after a meal at Williams residence. Donald F Kibble returned to East Liverpool for brief visit.

Gay” Young Long Bottom Reth Bailey Elsie Crislip Virginia Cowdery Reedsville J.D. Kibble Charles R. E. Willliams Ruth Ann Donald F. Kibble Liverpool Anna M. Randolph

Little Guys Shine in Big Ten Gridiron Record Sprint

In a year of explosive offense in the Western Conference, Purdue star Boris Dimancheff led scoring with six straight games above 100 points while Ohio State’s Letie Horvath anchored the ground game. Michigan’s Wayne Williams and Minnesota’s Imancheff followed, with Illinois’ Buddy Young effective on carries. Horvath topped the rushing charts with 669 yards on 126 attempts, and Daley of Michigan posted 582 yards on 94 tries.

Chicago Boris Dimancheff Purdue Letie Horvath Ohio Wintles Dimancheff Army-Navy Pouvillians Andy Lotshaw Chicago Bears Decatur Latshaw Tony Butkovichy Fa Macha Yale Yanks Red Rolfe Horvath Grenade Will Daley Michigan Wayne Williams Minnota Imancheff Ciince (Buddy) Young Minois Young Bob Wiese Tich Hoernschemeyer Indiana

Fight Results HAR rei Con any Lima and Vietor nde

HAR rei outpointed Vietor nde in a Cleveland bout while Mrs John Finn earty receives news from her husband Cpl John Finnearty that he remains vital in Italy.

Har Rei Con Any Lima New York Vietor Nde Cleveland FIR John Finnearty Cpl Italy

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