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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1949

Page

8

OU Stadium Sought As Site For 1951 North-South Tilt

Southeastern Ohio League coaches and SEC Sports Writers Association urged to land the 1951 North South scholast football game in Ohio University stadium Athens. Davis nominated OU's 14 000 seat venue and sought unanimous league support for star senior candidates ahead of Thursday ballot results.

Wellston SEC Sports Writers Association Southeastern Ohio Rogan Hotel Charldon Molnabee Ms Oes Oonorry OL 4Patlon Ohio High School Association Toledo Davis Ohio University Athens Harry Lackey Athens High SEC Dave Bell Logan Joan Epling Gallipolis Bill Thomas Wellston Sentinel Sports Writers Group Roy Gillem Charles Gibbs Pomeroy Howard Foster Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Elmer Caldwell J. K. Kineer Nelsonville Springfield Jim McDonald McCarthy Cincinnati Jurcell Glenn Tiger) Ellison Middletown George Vierebome Zanesville Ray Schick Newark Howard Yanberg Findlay Gil Smith van Wert John Knapick Campbell Memorial Jim Halderman Shaker Heights Bus Hardy Toledo Libbey Frank Pauly Toledo Waite Steve Brudzinski Circleville Bill Durtschi Newcomerstown Jim Morgan Louisville Luther Hanshue Mac Pemberton Columbus West Doyt Perry Upper Arlington Ted Hiebel Marietta Fuzzy Faust Dayton Chaminade Chuck Thackara Hamilton T. C. Davies Ironton R. L. Robinette Lancaster Dave Parks Columbus Central Rick Roettger Lockland Shick Brudzinski Ohio State Football Coaches Association Associated Press

Payne's 79 Points Tops SEC Scorers

Jim Mills reports Payne of Middleport High led SEC football in scoring with 79 points after Thanksgiving, ahead of Whitey Tye of Nelsonville and Bill Johnson of Gallipolis. Payne edged Athens and Middleport in a three way tie for first as 47 players totaled 893 points in the season.

Jim Mills Don Payne Middleport High Pomeroy Athens Nelsonville Whitey Tye Payne Bill Johnson Gallipolis Woody Call Pete Kuhn Logan Nick Parkis Paul Ginn Call Middleport

Boxing and college and professional basketball roundup

Tony Janiro outpointed Vic Costa in Newark. Keith Hamilton drew with Richie Collura in New Orleans. John Labroi defeated Jay Watkins in Chicago. NBA style results show Anderson over Waterloo. College scores include Toledo over Adrian and DePaul over St Norbert. Keesler Field and Rutgers both posted wins with Tulane and Marquette in action.

Newark N. J Tony Janiro Youngstown Ohio Vic Costa New York New Orleans Keith Hamilton Richie Collura Pittsburgh Chicago John Labroi Gary Ind Jay Watkins Flint Mich Anderson Waterloo College Toledo Adrian Toledo Bluffton Wright Field Rio Grande St. John’s Virginia Tech DePaul St. Norbert Wis Tulane Keesler Rutgers Newark College Marquette Ripon Kings Point Vanderbilt David Lipscomb

Local Mixed Bowling League Highlights Tie For Second

Team 4 Pin Lead Slashed as Nye Chevrolet edged them 2-1. Nye won game two 716 to 305 and 770-755 overall despite Team 4 high scores from Gene Underwood and Mrs. Harry Dilcher. Beckley’s and Deans swapped wins as standings tighten behind leaders Nye Chevrolet.

Nye Chevrolet Chevies John van Dyke Edmond Efaw Gene Underwood Harry Dilcher Beckley Roger Dean Reba Shafer Jim Johnson Carroll Widdoes Dan Merrick Dorothy Conkey Roger Deans Pfeiffer Beers David Sara Strawn Deans Helen Long Maywood Smith

Richland High 1949-50 Basketball Schedule Listed

Allensville Dec 2 Southeastern home Dec 9 Vinton away Dec 16 Hamden home Dec 20 Central Catholic away Jan 8 Central Catholic home Jan 6 Wilkesville away Jan 18 Open Jan 20 Zaleski away Jan 26 Benefit game Jan 27 Hamden away Feb 3 Open Feb 1 Zaleski home Feb 10 Wilkesville home.

Allensville Richland High School Eugene Murdock Southeastern Vinton Two Hamden Central Catholic Dan Wilkesville Zaleski

Local teams notch safety tallies in steady scoring

Four Points Tucker Gallipolis Circle Nelsonville Cope Nelsonville Crabtree Wellston Skiver Logan Nelsonville and Middleport each recorded one safety in a compact scoring update from the league.

Tucker Gallipolis Circle Nelsonville Cope Crabtree Wellston Skiver Logan Middleport

LeBaron earns third Little All-America berth

Eddie LeBaron of College of the Pacific receives his third Associated Press Little All-America selection, a first in minor-college history. Teammates from Stockton and other top small colleges join in the backfield and line selections as Raymond Rowland, William Young, Conrad Callahn pace the offense while Elbert Hammett and Bores McKinney anchor the line.

New York Eddie LeBaron College of Pacific Associated Press LeBaron Stockton Calif Pacific Coast Brad Rowland McMurray College William Young Hillsdale College Conrad Callahn Morningside College Sioux City Iowa Rowland Young Indiana State Elbert Hammett Wofford Bores McKinney Missouri Valey

Stiffler's Lucky J Wins First Beagle Trophy Race

Gallia beagle event at Bryan Saunders farm Northup honors Noah Rose memory. Stiffler's Lucky J owned by Robert J. Sheets takes trophy after beating Chenoka Scout and Wilhon Sonny Boy in finals. second and third place dogs from Huntington owners. other locals J. Harold Smith and Jim Sayre entered.

Gallipolis Stiffler Lucky J Robert J. Sheets Huntington Beagle Club Bryan Saunders Northup Noah Rose Sheets Chenoka Scout Guy Barrett Huntington Wilhon Sonny Boy Wilber Honaker Joan of Lively Time L. E. Lively Betsy Mr. Pultz Raccon Nutty Beagle J. Harold Smith Jim Sayre

Morningstar Named Ohio High School Coach of the Year

Augie Morningstar of Mansfield's Tygers edged rivals to win the 1949 Ohio high school coach of the year award in the AP poll. The former Massillon and Purdue standout led Mansfield to an 8-1 season, after previously coaching Massillon, Portsmouth, and Mansfield across a storied career.

Fritz Howell Columbus—U Augie Morningstar Mansfield Ohio Purdue Massillon High School Paul E. Brown Associated Press Augie Jim McCarthy Cincinnati Purcell Herman Bup) Rearick Canton McKinley Bulldogs Charles Chuck) Mather Massillon Tigers Morningstar Tygers Massillon Massillon High Portsmouth Trojans Akron South Rearick Mather Fremont Les Binkley

Cincinnati Bearcats named Mid-American football champions

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats were crowned the Mid-American Conference champions at the annual football banquet. Commissioner David Reese presented the trophy. O’Malley’s jersey 27 was retired and captain Thurman Owens received the team’s captain’s trophy. Athletic director Chick Mileham announced UC’s 1950 schedule including Hardin-Simmons, William & Mary, Kentucky, and others. 37 players earned major letters, led by 18 seniors including O’Malley and Owens.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Bearcats David Reese U. C Tom O'Malley Capt. Thurman Owens O'Malley Bearcat Owens Charles Chick) Mileham U.ale Hardin-Simmons William & Mary Kentucky Western Reserve Butler Western Michigan Ohio University Xavier Miami Sheldon Dunlap Bob Fenlon Stan Klimczak Bob Meador Don McMillan John Pramik Ray Penno Dick Rothfuss George Shuster Lowell Storm Don Uphoff

Bromwich Retains New South Wales Singles Title in Open Tennis

John Bromwich defeated Billy Sidwell 6-3 10-8 3-6 6-3 to win the New South Wales singles title. Hirsch Jacobs, famed trainer with over 2000 wins, never rode a horse in his career.

Hirsch Jacobs

Athens High Football Banquet Set For Wednesday Evening

Athens High plans its football banquet Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the school auditorium. Superintendent Willard P Barker former athlete will be principal speaker. Also on program are Head Coach Harry Lackey and Assistant Fred Swearingen.

Willard P. Barker Athens High Mothers of the Players Harry Lackey Fred Swearingen

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