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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1946

Page

7

Halfway folly guides rohrering picks with college games

A sports roundups list of hunches at midseason rates about 40 winners in 60 games. It forecasts Middleport Athens and Logan Gallipolis matchups with emphasis on injuries and scoring strength. It weighs several college games including Ohio State Purdue and Cincinnati versus Ohio University with bold forecasts and coin-toss notes.

Middleport Athens Yellow Jackets Bulldogs Red Evans Logan-Gallipolis Logan

Boxing Show Ruled Out in Cleveland

In Cleveland promoters faced a setback as a key boxing show, featuring Ray Robinson against Artie Levine, was cancelled by the Cleveland Boxing Commission chair. The Oct 28 bout at Arena was to be hosted by Bob Brickman and Larry Atkins with $15 tops and at least $12,000 for each fighter, while a Nov 6 Graziano vs Delhurn card was blocked pending further review.

Cleveland Ray Sugar) Robinson King of the Westers Artie Levine New York Arena Bob Brickman Larry Atkins Harold Evans Tom Stanley Metropolitan A.C Rocky Graziano Brooklyn Vic Delheurn Public Hall Stanley Cofall Cleveland Boxing Commission Evans Stanley Graziano Rocky Cofall Brickman Atkins Robinson Levine

Army Football Better Than Expected? Fail to Readily Recruited Plebes

Farl Blaik laments Army reserves as Columbia game nears. The piece notes several untested plebes from Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Syracuse, with few likely to see major action this season. Mentions Charlie Gabriel and Rudy Cosentino as notable backs and linemen. Also includes Frank B Ward’s quip on coaches and the San Diego Pirates insuring Jack Lohrke amid a string of past close calls.

New York Farl Blaik Army Columbia Bert, Aton Bennie Davis Georgia Tech West Point Russ Dobelstein Pro Giants San Diego Pirates Jack Lohrke Braves Boston Jack Spokane, Wash

Athens vs Middleport football lineup and kickoff details

Athens High Stadium hosts an athletic program featuring starting lineup names and numbers for both Athens and Middleport along with listed reserves guards tackles and backs. The matchup includes kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. with detailed positions and player numbers for the two teams.

Athens High Bulldogs Face Middleport in ключ SEC Showdown

In a pivotal Southeastern Ohio Conference duel at 8 p.m. Athens High Bulldogs meet defending champion Middleport Yellow Jackets at the local stadium. Key injuries for Middleport include Johnny Fultz and Bob Neal, while Bulldogs QB Dick Coury returns to lead the offense as Dave Evans shifts to halfback.

Athens High Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Harry Lackey Bulldogs Wacrk Dick Coury Wellston Dave Red" Evans Chunky Don Gamertsfelder Johnny Nye Lackey al Vickers Forrest’ Yachtel Ans

Gallipolis hosts Logan in close home clash tonight

Gallipolis Blue Devils return to Academy Field after two away games to face Logan in a tight contest. Last Friday they played Jackson to a 12 12 tie, showing scoring punch but suffered Bob Marchi's injured foot, likely ending his season.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Blue Devils Academy Field Logan Jackson Lever Bob Marchi

Martins Ferry Coach Injured in Practice Accident

Ralph Gratrell assistant football coach at Martins Ferry High School sustained a possible skull fracture during football practice yesterday when halfback Eugene Pfeiffer spiked him. Gratrell also serves as basketball mentor and previously coached at Sebring before serving in the Army.

Martins Ferry Ralph’ Gratrell AL Martins Ferry High School Eugene Pfeiffer Gratrell Sebring

Undefeated Teams Seen To Go Down

Columbus column predicts Kent State Ohio University Defiance Oberlin and others will fall this weekend as Ohio teams face tough opponents. Kent State vs Bowling Green and Ohio U vs Cincinnati are key showdowns with analyst Ray Notting backing Cincinnati. Oberlin meets Ohio Wesleyan while Defiance faces Findlay in the Ohio Conference.

Collegians Ohio U Cincinnati Don Peden Bobcats Bearcats Cincinnati Ohio State Purdue UNION Akron Wittenberg Ashland Toledo Dayton John Carroll Case Bowling Green Kent State Findlay Defiance Denison Wooster Grove City Hiram Heidelberg Capital Kenyon Marietta MIAMI Xavier Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Otterbein Ohio Northern Youngstown St. Vincent Columbia Army BROWN Dartmouth ALE Cornell ST. Mary's Fordham Syracuse Holy Cross North Carolina Navy PENN Virginia Penn State Michigan State Marquette Don Stall Columbus Ohio Ohio University Land Golden Flashes Kent Ohio U Kentucky Indiana Cincy Ray Notting Ohio Wesley Ian Baldwin Wallace Carnegie Tech George Gauthier Oilers Lords Terriers Pioneers Bucks Ofie Western Reserve Baldwin-Wallace Wilmington Earlham Ind Ohioan Canterbury Mount Union Bluffton Manchester Detroit Tech Cedarville Sen St. Vincent of Pen

34 Man Squad Named To Face Bearcats

Ohio University coach Don Peden named a 34 man squad to battle the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats in Nippert Stadium tomorrow night at 8 30 pm The Bobcats aim for national notice and a homecoming crowd of about 750 locals will travel with the team A night contest marks a first since 1548 and Ralph Sayre replaces Ed Sudnick in the starting backfield while three players are sidelined including Harley Smith Stan Zylowski and Charley Drumm with injuries

Akron Willie Russell Harry Hart Columbus the Armory Russell Benton Cobbings Cincinnati Hart Art Bowie Pittsburgh Don Peden Ohio University University of Cincinnati Bearcats Nippert Stadium Peden Athens High School Harley Smith Stan Zylowski Charley Drumm Stan Vrabec Euclid Ralph’ ‘Sayre Ed Sudnick Sudnick King Brady Bobcats Bearcats Hotel Linton Athensn Sian Vrabec Ed Zed

Keiser Leads Halfway Knoxville Invitational Field

Akron's Herman Keiser shot a one under par 71 to total 142 and hold a one stroke lead at halfway in the Knoxville Invitational at Holston Hills Knoxville. Clayton Heafner was 143, Beattie posted 69 for best round, top 50 scorers remain to finish. The tourney resumes Sunday after a football break.

Knoxville Tenn Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Holston Hills Keiser Clayton Heafner Chicago Beatier

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