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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

6

Bobcats Pressed by Reserve in Rugged Ohio Scene

The Bobcats blew a late drive with a miscue as Reserve surged to three quick touchdowns led by Warren Lahr and Leonard Corbin. Coach Harold Wise labeled the tackling lax in the second half and looked ahead to Bowling Green as Ohio U seeks consistency in MAC play.

Cleveland Bobcats Western Reserve Harold Wise Ruln Redcats Warren Lahr Leonard Corbin Butler Orville Butler Clevelanders Pete Risser King Brady Duke Bitler Ohio U Xavier John Carroll Musketeers Bill Veecks Lou Boudreau Lou Veeck Paul Browns

Browns fall to Dons 18 10 amid costly miscues in protestant era game

The Cleveland Browns lost 18 10 to the Los Angeles Dons amid fumbles and a 12 men on the field penalty. Chuck Fenebeck and Ben Agajanian kicked the decisive scores while Otto Graham and Mac Speedie anchored a strong passing attack for Cleveland. Lou Groza narrowly missed a late field goal that would have tied the game.

Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Dons Paul Brown New York Yankee Browns Bobbles Marion Motley Chuck Fenebeck Ben Agajanian Dons Cleveland Lou Groza Otto Graham Mac Speedie Northwestern Cecil Ishell Don Hutson Speedie Utah Graham

Grate to Sign with Kautskys in Indianapolis

Don Grate, an Ohio State All Conference forward from Greenfield Ohio and member of the 1943 44 Big Nine champions, will sign a contract with the Indianapolis Kautskys of the National Basketball League tomorrow. Paul Walk, Kautsky general manager, will oversee the deal.

Barons Open Season Against Bisons in Cleveland

Cleveland's Barons unveil the heaviest talent lineup in club history as they host the Buffalo Bisons to start the American League hockey season.

Barons Bisons Cleveland Buffalo Bisons

Fights Last Night

Gene Smith of Youngstown stopped Jesue Lemela of Havana in the sixth round at 148, boosting his record as Lemela suffered the knockout in Miami.

Associated Press Miami Fla Gene Smith Youngstown Jesue Lemela Havana

Ohio State Faces Talent Shortage After Lopsided Loss

Ohio State coach Wesley E. Fesler laments weak high school turnout as the 1946 Buckeyes fall 32 0 to Southern California and 24 20 to Purdue. He notes two star recruits chose Purdue and Indiana instead. He signals lineup changes and two sophomores to develop for future games, with hopes for improved play against Iowa.

Columbus Ohio State University Wesley E. Fesler Buckeye Purdue Southern California Fesler Ohio State Canton Neil Schmidt Bluffton Dick Boykin Ironton Indiana Trojans Brenton Kirk New Philadelphia Jimmy Crane Charles Renner Akron Ohio Dick Slager Pande Savie Girard Rod Swinehart Charley Renner Bob Brugge Iowa

Marietta Paints Distributed By Notable Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Rardin Bros Co of Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co of Pomeroy and Plymale Swagener Co of Gallipolis. This listing identifies the supplying firms and their cities in a regional distribution note.

Marietta Paints Rardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Swagner CO Gallipolis

Scholastic football upsets rock Ohio grid scene

Ohio high school football saw shock results with Canton Lincoln upset Canton McKinley 7 6 and Springfield Wildcats defeating Mansfield, dropping McKinley from the top ranking. Springfield earned an upset despite prior losses, while Cathedral Latin led the state rankings as Waite and Hamilton won key games.

Columbus Ohio Canton McKinley Canton Lincoln Mansfield Springfield Wildcats McKinley Lincoln Bulldogs Canton Cleveland Cathedral Latin Toledo Waite Hamilton Big Blue Waite Toledo Devilbiss Cincinnati Hughes Jim Bailey Jim McDonald Wildcat Columbus West Portsmouth Lima Central Columbus North McDonald Steve Farkas Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Struthers Chillicothe Marion Harding Lima South Joe Maniaci Marion St. Mary Marysville Harry Phillips Bremen Crooksville Kent State Charley Chrysler Gahanna Grove City Tom Boyle Bucyrus Galion Lancaster Yea Newark Pussycats Sign-Painters Massillon Middletown Barberton Fremont

Cinda Sue Captures Queen Honors at Meigs Beach Show

Cinda Sue owned by Otto Shriver of Fairmont West Virginia won queen in the 28th annual Middleport beach show at the Meigs County High School auditorium. The event opened a week of Ohio State Fox Hunters Association field trials with judges, officials, and many hounds from Ohio and West Virginia.

Middleport Cinda Sue Otto Shriver Fairmont W.va Middleport High School Ben Dial Wellston Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Meigs County B. A. Skipper Encino Texas Ohio West Virginia Tracy Whaley Pomeroy George Lantz Portsmouth L. F. Swiger Piketon Edgar Ervin Court of Common Pleas Hi V. J. Semple D. M. Semple Lancaster Rebecca Gladys Compton Clarksburg Hy Grade Ivan Wolfe Barboursville Sun Dial Dixie Graham Brothers Coalton Evalyn Thorne Parkersburg al Carriage Wallace Farm Racine Ray George MacArthur Fox Estel Applegate Maysville Lewis Kay Manchester Mike Hays Don Yinger Clifford Mills Wayne W. Va Herman Paugh Spencer William Kay Herschel Roush John Young P.m Court House Rocksprings Fairgrounds Meigs County Fox Hunters Association Racine High School B. J. Allison Oak Hill Carl Osmeyer

Ohio Open Grows Tense as 135 Begin Day Two

Dayton golfing action features Al Marchi leading by one stroke with a 69 after 18 holes. Defending champ John Krisko and Clyde Mumma hover one behind. Amateurs and pros mix as 36 more holes loom, with scores posted for Verl Stinchcomb Frank Stranahan and others.

Dayton Miami Valley Golf Club al Marchi Columbus John Krisko Clyde Mumma Krisko Mumma Andy Augustus Bob Roll Greenville Jack Futerer Granville Dave Ogilvie Cleveland Ock Willowell Verl Stinchcomb Portsmouth Frank Stranahan Toledo Charles Onoretta Steubenville Age Shal Hamilton

Quarterbacks to Huddle in Elks Club Meeting

Athens quarterbacks hold a second season huddle at 7 30 PM in the Elks Club weekly session. Coach Wise will be absent. Line Coach Blosser will speak on the Western Reserve game and upcoming Miami Bowling Green scouting reports. Pictures of the Reserve game will be shown with Blosser providing running commentary. Meetings are open to adults only this season.

Wise Bowling Green Ohio Redcats Wayne Detroit Peru Butler St. Joseph Battles Wabash Miami Xavier Cincinnati Dayton Flyers Oklahoma City University Western Michigan Iowa State Athens Elks Club Harold Wise Bobcat Boosters Club Columbus Kermit Blosser Western Reserve Cleveland Blosser

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