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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

7

Bobcats face Bearcats in homecoming under lights

Ohio University poised for milestone as undefeated season hopes hinge on back to back battles with Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami Redskins. OU’s offense warmed up last week while Muskingum was blown away early. Bobcat squad eyes Cincinnati game as possible turning point, with plans for a night contest under floodlights.

Ohio University Bobcats Cincinnati Bearcats Miami Redskins Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Baldwin-W'sl Muskie King Brady Dick Hodona Company Muskies Ed Sudnick Bohrats Bill Hartman Lez Bobcat Roy Pille Frankie Szalay Ohio Westeyan'n Reserve Delaware Rio Grande College Jackson High School Stadium Pille Wayne University Detroit Bobcats Cincin Muskingum Chris Stefan George Ksenich Bobby Mills Athens Varsity Mills Larry Flor Don Peden Stan Zylowski Stan Vravec Carnegie Tech Wilberforce Ledger Ohio State Denison Wilning University of Wisconsin Badgers Washington & Jefferson Ostterbein Bowling Green Falcons Cincy Dayton Flyers Outerbein Heidelberg Ohio Wooster Capital Findlay Oilers Ohio Northern Akrons Zippers Case Hiram’s ‘Terriers Kenyon Lords

World Series seventh tilt set for tomorrow at Sportsman Park

Sam Breadon sells tickets for a seventh game as the Cardinals eye another win behind The Cat Brecheen against the Red Sox. Boston counters with Dave Ferriss while St Louis plans after a 4-1 victory that left Slaughter and Musial contributing key runs and defensive plays.

Jack Hand ST. Louis Sam Breadon Sportsman's Park St. Louis Cardinals Harry Cat Sox Dave Boo) Ferriss Boston Marty Dickson Marty Marion Howie Pollet Enos Slaughter Mickey Harris Slaughter Harris Tex Hughson Thursady Earl Johnson Redbirds Brecheen Rudy York Doerr Harry Walker del Rice the Cat Red Schoendienst Terry Moore Culberson Stan Musial Johnny Pesky Whitey Kurowski Schoendienst Musial

Ohio colleges boast four undefeated elevens after weekend football

Ohio University and Kent State sit with 3–0 records while Defiance has 2–0 and Oberlin opened with a 25–0 win. Baldwin Wallace and Mount Union tied. Wilberforce fell to Tuskegee, Muskingum lost to Ohio U, and Bluffton suffered again as Kent State beat them 39–6.

Don Stull Associated Press Ohio College Ohio University Kent State Defiance Oberglen Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh Baldwin-Wallace Yellow Jackets Mount Union Purple Raiders Yellow Jackets Ance Ohio Wesleyan Ashland College Wilberforce Tuskegee Institute Chicago Muskingum Muskies Ohio U Bobcats Bluffton Golden Flashes Cedarville Lawrence Tech Detroit Toledo Rockets Marshall Thundering Herd Huntington W. Va Reeserve Ohio Buckeye Indiana Cleveland Obderlin Yeomen

Pomeroy Boys Attend Marshall College Game

Pomeroy High School coach Herndon Wilks led the Pomeroy Panther team to Huntington West Virginia as guests of Marshall College Wilks alma mater. The bus transport was provided by the Pomeroy Downtown Coaches Association. In the game Marshall College tied Toledo University 14 14.

Pomeroy Herndon Wilks Pomeroy Panther Huntington W. Va Marshall College Wilks Pomeroy Downtown Coaches Association PHS Toledo University

Friday Fuss May Solve SEO Conference Race

The Athens Bulldogs host Middleport Yellow Jackets in a decisive Friday football clash at Athens High School stadium. Athens, led by Dave Evans with 13 points, seeks a 19-0 win to stay unbeaten in league play as Middleport thumps rivals and others chase outcomes across the Southeastern Ohio Conference.

Southeastern Ohio Athens Thee Middleport Pomeroy Seen Logan Wellston Jackson Nelsonville Eaneefia Gallipolis Pomeroy Jackson Athens High School Athens Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Princer Syye Leune Pilus Bulldogs Dave “Red” Evans

Northwestern Faces Michigan In Big Nine Showdown

Northwestern, unbeaten this season with a perfect mark, travels to Ann Arbor to meet Michigan in the top Big Nine clash. Michigan, coming off a 20-13 loss to Army, seeks rebound as other Big Nine games unfold including Purdue at Ohio State and Iowa at Indiana.

Chicago Northwestern Notre Dame Michigan Ann Arbor Wildcats Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa State Army Wolverines Indiana Iowa Purdue Ohio State Illinois Wyoming Michigan State Penn State Marquette Pittsburgh Pitt Badgers Earl Mayes Don Kindt Ben Bendrick

HOW CARDS STYMIED WILLIAMS IN MIDSEASON DEFENSE

Diagrams from actus photographs show Cardinal manager Eddie Dyer facing Ted Williams with a packed infield to counter Boston’s lefty power. Dyer kept Marty Marion at shortstop to cover the left side while Boudreau’s plan used a three man leftward alignment, sparking cries for Williams to adjust by hitting to the left.

Actus Cardinal Eddie Dyer Red Sox Ted Williams Biston Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Dyer Boudreau Marty Marion Diamond Eft Hardener Boston Ted

QB Club Meets With Films and Sports Talks

The Quarterback Club at the Elks Club will hold a full Monday program starting at 7 30 p m. Films include the Ohio U Western Michigan game and a feature titled Working For Fun narrated by Bill Stern. Fack Rhoades will explain 1946 football rules and Don Peden will discuss Saturday's Ohio U game plus scouts reports on Cincinnati Bearcats.

Ohio University Elks Club Nellis Ohio U.western Michigan Banks’ Sport Shop Bill Stern Fack Rhoades Don Peden Ohio U University of Cincinnati Bearcats

Bears and Redskins again atop NFL standings

In week standouts Sid Luckman led the Bears to a 28 28 tie with the Rams in Chicago as Chicago and Washington held the NFL's only unbeaten marks. Sammy Baugh helped Washington beat the Giants 24 14 in D C. Paul Christman threw four TD passes for the Cardinals in a 36 14 win over the Lions in Detroit.

New York Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Skins Bears New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Redskins Sid Luckman Los Angeles Rams Chicago Sammy Baugh Philadelphia Eagles Giants Rams Pittsburgh Steelers Green Bay Packers Steelers Boston Paul Christman Chicago Cardinals Lions Detroit Christman Bill Dewell Ward Cuff Frank Ivy Cuff Jim Callahan Dave Ryan

Barons Lose 9-3 in Exhibition to Detroit Red Wings

Cleveland Barons fall to the Detroit Red Wings 9 to 3 in an exhibition at Akron P. The Barons wrap the training schedule and open American League play against Philadelphia in the Cleveland arena tomorrow night. Six T parties noted as Clemson plans remain in single wing offense.

Barons AKRON Cleveland Barons Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Philadelphia Cleveland Arena Clemson S. C Tigers

Six Youths From Hocking Enlist for Army Service

Six Hocking County youths enlist in the U S Army announced by Capt. D E Gould acting commanding officer of the Chillicothe Army recruiting station. Logan inductees include James Rees 18 and Richard E Sloan 19 both enlisting for 18 months. Sloan recently discharged from Navy after one year six months service. Other enlistees are Leroy D Beougher 18 near Logan Robert E Corne 18 Laurelville Billy E Krider 18 Laurelville and Roman O Bigham 18 Rockbridge. Sir Phillip Conner leaves for Philadelphia after a 15 day leave with his parents.

Logan Hocking County U. S. Army D. E. Gould Chillicothe Army James Rees E. Front St Richard E. Sloan Seth Sloan S. Walnut St Sloan Navy County West Leroy D. Beougher Robert E. Corne Laurelvile Billy E. Krider Laurelville Roman O. Bigham Rockbridge Sir Phillip Conner Philadelphia John Conner North St

Births And a Marriage License In Logan Area

Births recorded in Logan area include a daughter born Friday at 11 40 at Hocking Valley Hospital to Mr and Mrs BE Boyd Shawnee weighing eight pounds five ounces a daughter born Friday at 5 a m in Deanville to Mr and Mrs Theodore Keeney a son born Friday at 2 15 p m at Hocking hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Stivison Logan with Mrs Stivison formerly Freda Smith and Rhoda Smith as maternal grandmother A marriage license was issued in Probate Court Friday to William Ralph Bigham Jr 24 truck driver son of Mr and Mrs William Bigham Lancaster and Phyllis Loretta Bowsher 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Bowsher Lancaster Miss Margaret Kistler returned to Columbus Sunday after a week with her parents Ford and Mrs Kistler Church Street She is connected with the Veterans Administration in Columbus.

Logan BE. H. Boyd Shawnee Hocking Valley Hospital Theodore Keeney Deanville Robert Stivison Hocking Hospital Stivison Freda Smith Rhoda Smith William Ralph Bigham, Jr William Bigham Lancaster Phyllis Loretta Bowsher Home Otis Bowsher Margaret Kistler Columbus Ford Kistler Church St Histler Veterans ‘Administration Ruth Heft the Daily News R. D. Green Omaha Neb J 'Glenn C. Harrington Levenworth Kas Etta Roegge Mulberry St Mary. _Mingus Richard Nixon Arden S. Keyser Methodist Catlettsburg John Blackburn Carbon Hill Ration Board Sun ‘Glow Industries Pridegroom Vernon Nixon Logan Rt Zanesville U. S. Navy Okinawa Charles Hildebolt Charles Nf Eaton Hildebolt Eaton Zita Connor Wright Field Dayton John Connor North St B. B. Bumgardner James Easterling Nelsonville Bumgardiner Front St Murray City Vaughn Collins Grace Thomas Richard Spannow Cleveland Charles R. Sweazy Lucy Sweazy Zanes_ville Ave Art Walters Cheryl Lee

Logan Social Notes Highlights Club Dinners and Visits

Logan social column covers Mrs. C. D. Notestone hosting the Nonde script Club at Pritchards with guests and a six o clock dinner. It lists members, upcoming hostesses, and a long parade of local residents visiting Logan from nearby towns with weekend stays and trips.

DAR Chapter Holds First Autumn Meeting in Logan

Logan Miss Jessie McManigal led the ritual services as the Governor Worthington Chapter Daughters of American Revolution held their initial fall gathering Friday afternoon at Mrs. Paul Monks residence on N Mulberry Street. The program highlighted Washington places with a reading from Washington Our National Capital and roll call featured notes on the lives of presidents wives. Refreshments were served to a group that included Mrs. D A Rannells Mrs. Marcus Kerr Mrs. Amos Potts Miss Mary Louise Bowen Miss Minnette McCray and several others including special guest Mrs. William Patchen.

D. A. Rannells Marcus Kerr Amos Potts Anthony Toetner Mary Louise Bowen Minnette McCray R. E. Allen John T.underwood A. G. Steinmen W. W. Keynes J. A. Green Emma Westenhaver Tes McManigal William Patchen

Mrs Harden Is Hostess at Zion A B Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Carl Harden hosted the October Zion A B Ladies Aid gathering with Mrs Leo Armstrong assisting. Mrs Will Hansel led the program on Faith followed by hymns read by Mrs D H Woodard and readings by Mrs Clyde Guthrie. Refreshments were served. Special guests included Mrs Charles Hartsel Mrs Elmer Michel and new member Mrs Lee Harden.

Will Hansel D. H. Woodard Clyde Guthrie Charles Hartsel Elmer Michel Lee Harden Harold Rheinscheid Ed Foltz Frank Linton Grant Harden Lioyd Nutter W. H. Mowery Thelma Mowery

Logan Mayor Weltner to chair Kiwanis meeting

Logan mayor Denzil Weltner will chair the Kiwanis program Tuesday evening at the Logan Clay Product Clubrooms. The 23rd annual Ohio Kiwanis district convention is planned for Oct 15 15 at Columbus. Downtown Columbus Kiwanis Club will sponsor a concert by the Columbus Boys Choir opening the event. Logan Kiwanis will be represented by LeRoy Conkle Lew Graham and Howard Ralston.

Logan Denzil Weltner Kiwanis Logan Clay Ohio Kiwanis Golumbus Kiwanis Club of Columbus Columbus Boys Choir Logan Club LeRoy Conkle Lew Graham Howard Ralston

Extension Specialist To Speak at Dinner

James R. Smoot announces beef cattle extension specialist L. P. McCann will address the annual beef cattle dinner on November 5 at the Logan Clay Product Club rooms. A committee appointed last year has planned the program and reservations are requested promptly.

Logan James R. Smoot L. P. McCann Logan Clay

Four Treated For Injuries During Week

Newspaper brief notes multiple injuries across the Logan area. John Rizer of Logan left Highway Route 75 Sunday, feared asleep at the wheel, sent by Heinlein ambulance to his sister’s home. A 12 year old near Logan fractured left arm while playing on school grounds at Ilesboro. Louise Six burned on right hand by hot grease while employed at Wooden Shoe. Margaret Grace, Nelsonville, admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Burgess and daughter, and Mrs. Searles and daughter, dismissed from Hocking Valley Hospital.

Logan John Rizer Rizer Heinlein Vern Robinett Hovie Hagan Ilesboro Louise Six Margaret Grace Nelsonville Hocking Valley Hospital Harry Burgess New Straits

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