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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1945

Page

13

Jacobs Battles Conn Exhibition Clause In Louis Conn Fight

Joe Louis has signed to defend the heavyweight title against Billy Conn next June. Promoter Mike Jacobs faces opposition from Conn and his manager over an exhibition ban prior to the fight, with bids and location talks stirring in Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York.

Sid Feder Mike Jacobs New Jersey Billy Conn Duke Pittsburgh Joe Louis Mike Relal Manning Philadelphia Chi‘tage Jacobs’ Beach Will Windy City Billy Penn City Hall Yankee Stadium N.Y New York State Conn Billy Johnny Ray Johnny New York Joe Civics

Giants Do Not Seek Marion Replacement John Rigney Latched

New York Giants president Horace Stoneham says the club will pay for a strong shortstop but intends to develop a player like Marty Marion. He cites John Rigney, acquired from Oakland in 1944, as a potential future star who could bolster the lineup once released from military service. Rigney, 22, batted .288 with 184 hits in his final year before Navy enlistment and is praised for fielding grace.

NEW York Marty Marion Horace Stoneham New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Giants Marion John Rigney Stoneham Oakland Rigney Johnny Mize Mize Hawaii Pacific Isles Jon Gordon Short Oaks BEO

Glouster Social Notes and Local Appearances

Glouster social notes recall Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark hosting relatives from Akron and Columbus with weekend visits by Dwight Clark and others. Ni neveh Rebekah Lodge prepares for a meeting in Jacksonville. Glouster residents and friends, including Mrs. Brent Shirley and Maude James, are listed with recent travels and gatherings. 8 Sgt Daly S Baughman returns home with Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge after four and a half years in service.

Wiliam Ginnan Diana Mary Jane Glouster Brent Shirley Ella Druggan Springfield Ohio Jessie Hill Front St Brent Glouster High School Maude James Columbus George W. Rose Carl Stahl Charles Beard Painesville Howard Miner Akron Valera Somplasky William Ginnan Trimble George H. Campbell Dayton Russell Brewer Georgie Higgins Hubert Guess Sara Willis William Williams Ann Williams Ann Williams Willis Mt. Sterling Gwyllam Williams Cat] Wilson John Waldeck Farl Brooks Lawrence Jones West Terre Haute Ind Panama Lee Baughmar Trimble, Sa

Bobcats Rally Past Bearcats For First Win Of Season

Ohio Universitys football team staged a dramatic second half comeback to edge Cincinnati 20 to 19, overcoming a 13 point deficit. Coach Don Peden, aided by assistants Trautwein and Wise, guided the squad from a rocky start toward a promising start to the season.

Fhil Hallman Ohio University Bobcats University of Cincinnati Bearcats Don Peden Bobcats Federmen Western Michigan Broncos Broncs Bee Gees Dutch” Trautwein Harold Wise Bobcat Don Pedén Peden Ohio U Cats OU Bobcats Bowling Green

Dad's Night Planned at Glouster Game Friday

Glouster hosts New Lexington Friday with Dad's Night for fathers of players. Complimentary tickets, sideline seating, and a halftime introduction planned. Alumni dance after the game in the high school gym with hot coffee and sandwiches.

Glouster New Lexington Alumni Association Roberts R.E. Stahl R.T. Morris R. G. Kurtzman C. Wolf L.G. Zimmer L.T. R. Jenkins LE. N. Jenkins B. Byers R.H. Trace L.H. Morrison FB. LaCorte Glouster Athletic Hoosier Club Sophia Nagle Ernest Byers Boosters Club

Diphtheria and smallpox immunization schedule

Immunizations for diphtheria will be given at Glouster High School Building with first dose October 19 and second dose November 26. Smallpox vaccination offered Friday October 18. Eligible students in 1B 1A and second grade may receive the shots for a ten cent fee. Nurses will be at the Grade Building 1 PM and at the High School 2 PM. Service provided by Mrs. Lucille Scott and the Athens City-County Health Department.

Glouster Glouster High School Lucille Scott Athens City County Health Department

Mine Foremen Will Meet Here Sunday

A district meeting of mine foremen is called for Sunday afternoon October 21 at 2 o clock. The gathering will be in Moose Hall Glouster and includes an election of officers for the foremen local union.

Glouster Moose Hall

Condition Unfavorable for Bishopville Patient at Ath ens Hospital

Mrs W H Hoon of Bishopville reports her 87 year old husband, patient at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, is not making satisfactory progress toward recovery. One leg was amputated above the knee to check diabetes ravages. While the stump heals, his general health continues to fail.

Glouster W. H. Hoon Bishopville Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Hoan

Krall Seen As Likely Sarringhaus Replacement At OSU

Ohio State freshman Jerry Krall from Toledo appears the top choice to replace injured Paul Sarringhaus against Purdue as both teams remain undefeated. Coach Widdoes notes Krall's kicking and running edge over Hal Daugherty, with other lineup moves and near sellout tickets for the game.

Columbus Jerry Krall Ohio State University Toledo Paul Sarringhaus Purdue Hamilton Ohio State Bob Woodworth Bucks Sarringhaus Dick Fisher Carrill Widdies Krall Hal Daugherty Alex Verdova Fisher Widdoes Don Steinberg Ernie Santora Henry Taylor

Akron North High to Defend District Cross Country Title

Akron North High School will defend its district cross country title at the annual meet. Directors announce nine neighboring schools entered, including South, Buchtel, East, Central, Garfield, Struthers, Warren Harding, Salem and Louisville.

AKRON Akron North High School Larry Ricker East High South Buchtel East Central Garfield Struthers Warren Harding Salem Louisville Ricker

Indians Buy Black From Athletics

Don Black a 17 year old right handed pitcher has been purchased by the Cleveland Indians from the Philadelphia Athletics in a straight cash deal. Purchase price was not disclosed. Black went five and eleven in 26 starts this past season.

Cleveland Don Black Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Black

Granted Franchise In Columbus Adds Seventh Ohio State League Club

Frank M. Colley president of the Ohio State League reports a loop franchise granted in Richmond Indiana, becoming the seventh team in the league with one more club to be chosen. The league will keep its Class D classification.

Columbus Frank M. Colley Ohio State League Richmond Ind Colley

New England college hoops eye national spotlight this winter

Boston College, Holy Cross, and Rhode Island State target big games in New England basketball as Bull Makiny aims to place a New England team in every game. Harvard adds Wyndel Gray and Navy trainee presence boosts Yale, while questions linger over injuries and lineup strength for upcoming season.

New York New England Boston College Holy Cross Rhode Island State Bull Makiny Boston Harvard Yale Crimson Wyndel Gray Bowling Green Ohio Navy Art Dukes Massachusetts

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