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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

10

Bobcat Cagers Open 1949 50 Practice at Ohio University

Ohio University basketball opens its new season with coach Jim Snyder guiding 24 candidates including 14 sophomores in a 90 minute session. Preseason plans call for a Dec 6 opener at Marietta and a 20 game schedule with positions open as the squad builds team play.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Dutch Trautwein Marietta Snyder Gene Williams Phil McKown Charles “Bones” Renner Jim Shreffler Lee Williams Rod Andrews Bob Leucke Jack Schumacher Sophrene Williams Renner McKown Bill Lepp Miami University Jack Betts Dave Leightenheimer Glen Hursey Elwood Sparks Jack Williams Max Winnans Bob Burson Tom Haswell Jack Shoemaker Lee O’brien Roy Hupp Ken Thomas Shelley Swank Joe Benich Frank “Babe” Topole Vic Polosky Kermit Blosser Cage

Office Keglers Vault To Top of McBee League

After a two week climb Office bowlers rise to sole first in the McBee Bowling League by taking three from Plant No 2. Office totals 2325 pins with Woody West at 512. Machine Shop and Key sort drop into a three way tie for second with Offset as Research ties for third after two wins.

Jim Mills Office McBee Plant No. 2 Machine Shop Keysort Woody West Johnson Dan Merrick McBride Warren Chappelear Keysart Keyfart

Little Blacks Meet Rutland B Team In Thursday Game

Eleven point Pleasant prepares to host Rutland B team at the local high school stadium Thursday at 8 p.m. The game followed a telephone talk between Point Pleasant coach Bob Adkins and Rutland coach Jim Venemari to finalize the schedule.

Point Pleasant W. Va Little Blacks Rutland Bob Adkins Jim Venemari

Michigan tops AP poll after 28 0 win over Northwestern

A year ago Michigan led the AP weekly football poll following a 28 to 0 victory against Northwestern. The item recaps past poll movement and notable game result from the period.

Michigan Associated Press Northwestern Sagt Joe DiMaggio Pacific O Coast Hawaii Chicago Tabs Earl Whitehill Jack Russell

Notre Dame Dominates AP Poll with Tulane Win

Notre Dame gathers 146 of 179 first-place votes to lead the AP football poll after a 46-7 rout of Tulane. Army slips to second with 1552 points, Minnesota rises to third after a 27-0 win over Ohio State, with Oklahoma California and others rounding out the top ten.

New York Notre Dame Tulane Army Associated Press West Pointers South Bend New Orleans Army Harvard Minnesota Bernie Bierman Gophers Ohio State Oklahoma California North Carolina Kentucky Cornell Rice Texas

Sox Release Seerey Goodwin to Memphis

Chicago White Sox release outfielder Pat Seerey and pitcher Jim Goodwin to the Memphis Chicks in the Southern Association. Goodwin, a lefty, posted a 7-5 record last season while Seerey had stints with five teams including the Indians and several minor league clubs. Also notes Leo R Meyer long tenure as TCU football coach in the Southwest Conference.

Chicago Pat Seerey Jim Goodwin Chicago White Sox Memphis Chicks Southern Association Goodwin Memphis Seerey Sox Cleveland Indians Angeles Mas City Newark San Antonio Leo R Dutch) Meyer TCU

Whitey Tyo Leads SEC Scoring With 37 Points

Clarence Whitey Tyo of Nelsonville remains the SEC scoring leader after adding two touchdowns last Friday for a total of 37 points. He has 37 of Nelsonville’s 47 points, with Dick Guthrie of Athens close behind at 30.

Pts Opp Athens Cee Ee Jackson Nelsonville Eee Eee Eee Logan Ee Wellston Eee Ee Middleport Eee Gallipolis Theseees Resens Fogmeop Shedb Vinerssinens Guthrie Athens Kuhn Logan Smith Athens Mungan Jackson Robinson Jackson Plants Gallipolis Parkis Athens Saving Walters Circle Cope Clarence “Whitey Tyo Dick Guthrie Pete

Massillon Tigers named No. 1 in Ohio scholastic poll

Massillon captured all 24 first place votes in the Associated Press high school football poll, dominating with a 48 14 win over Alliance. Canton McKinley follows, while Mansfield Tygers and others post notable results across Ohio as teams jockey for position.

Columbus Massillon Mighty Tigers Ohio Associated Press Massilion Chuck Mather United Canton McKinley Tigers Bulldogs Herman Bup) Rearick Alliance Kings Toledo Waite Mansfield Tygers McKinley Steubenville

Boxing results from New York to New Orleans in one night

The fight card lists Tony Pellone beating Al Constatino in New York and Johnny Swanson stopping Jackie Lyons in Binghamton. Other results show Pat McCaferty edging Jimmy Sheets in Wichita, Bill Daley defeating Henry Jordan in Brooklyn, Steve King over Joe Dominic in Holyoke, Ray Famechon outpointing Louis Mougin in Paris, Cesar Brion stopping James Wall in Jersey City, Joe Baksi outpointing Jimmy Holden in Newark, Harold Dade outpointing Elley Bennett in Sydney, and Maxie Docusen TKOing Jackie Wever in New Orleans.

New York St. Nicholas Arena Tony Pellone al “Bozo” Constantino Binghamton N. Y dJohnny Swanson Buffalo Jackie Lyons Pittsburgh Wichita Kan Pat McCaferty Topeka Jimmy Sheets Gary Ind Brooklyn Bill Daley Brookline Mass Henry Jordan Holyoke Steve King Joe Dominic Paris Ray Famechon France Louis Mougin Jersey City N. J Cesar Brion Argentina James Wall Englewood Newark Joe Baksi Kulpmont Jimmy Holden Elizabeth Sydney Australia Harold Dade Los Angeles Calif Elley Bennett New Orleans Maxie Docusen Jackie Wever Pawtucket R. L

Jackie Jensen Weds Zoe Ann Olsen in Oakland

Diving champion Zoe Ann Olsen and former UC football star Jackie Jensen married in Oakland's First Presbyterian Church. Pewee Reese, longtime Dodgers captain, is cited as the last remaining Brook­lyn figure from the 1941 World Series. Hialeah Race Track in Florida set for January 17 to March 3 next winter for a 40 day meet.

Oakland, Valif Zoe Ann Olsen Jackie Jensen University of California Oakland First Presbyterian Church Pee Wee Reese Dodger Brooklyn Yankees Hialeah Floride

Miami Redskins Poised To Challenge Ohio University In Big Test

Ohio University coach Carroll Widdoes said Miami University Redskins are stronger than any Ohio squad faced this season and will be the underdogs in the game. He noted Miami’s 1-3 mark belies its talent, highlighted sophomore back Johnny Pont, and praised Miami’s defense and Reserve game effort. The Bobcats travel Friday to Oxford with a later workout in Middletown.

Miami University Redskins Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Wid Miami Virginia Xavier Pitt Pittsburgh Johnny Pont Canton Pont Panthers Oxford Widdoes Western Reserve Reserve Sudnick Bobcats Red Cats Middletown

OU Swimmers Begin Drill Under Coach Richey

Ohio University’s swimming team opened under coach Frank Richey with workouts from 5 to 6 pm in the women’s gym pool. calisthenics and drills mark the first weeks as five meets are booked including January 7 at home against Detroit. Veterans like Jerry Smith Art Tankersly Harry Snavely Bill Nixon Early and others return. King shown as promising rival for sprints. Diving duties handled by Art Kern and Richmond Wright.

Ohio University Frank Richey Richey University of Detroit Bobcats Bob McIilvaine Jerry Smith Art Tankersly Harry Snavely Bill Nixon Bill Early Bill Morris Jim Cochran al King King Art Kern Richmond Wright

Douglas Top Hockey Scorer Leads American Hockey League

Douglas of the Cleveland Barons tops the league in total points with 18 and goals with six after the first week. Teammates Ken Schultz and Roy Kelly close behind with eight and seven points respectively, while Roy Kelly and Jack McGill share third place. Terry Sawchuk shines in goal for Indianapolis with a 1.00 GAA and one shutout in three games. Bud McPherson leads in penalty minutes with 15.

New York Les Douglas Cleveland Barons Buffalo Douglas Ken Schultz Roy Kelly Kelly Jack McGill Providence Cleveland Terry Sawchuk Indianapolis Sawchuk Bud McPherson Cincinnati

Louis to Box in Columbus Memorial Hall

Joe Louis, retired heavyweight champion, will box an unnamed opponent in a four round exhibition at Columbus Memorial Hall on Tuesday. Jerry Weiner, matchmaker for American Sporting Enterprises, announced the signing today.

Louis Columbus Joe Louis Cham Columbus Memorial Hall Jerry Weiner American Sporting Enterprises Louis Today

Red Devils rout Coalton 64 in SEC Buckeye opener

Rutland High overwhelmed Coalton 64 to 0 in Rutland. Led by Bill Brown and Lowell Vance with three touchdowns apiece, the Red Devils opened their league title defense with a dominating all-around performance. Harrison added two scores. Dewhurst Snowden and Vance also connected on a TD pass and key runs paved the rout.

Rutland Red Devils Rutland High Coalton Buckeye Devils Bill Brown Lowell Vance Jack Harrison Hal Dewhurst Jim Snowden Vance Brown Dewhurst Harrison Patterson Fred George E—Mccray Mahle B. Parker F. Atkins T—Radcliffe D, Atkins Bond J. Atkins

SMU Coach Bell Predicts Upset as Rice Tops SMU 41 27

The SMU coach Matty Bell boasted of his wagering prowess after Rice defeated his team 41 to 27. Bell had predicted Rice by one or two touchdowns and warned writers against underestimating Kentucky next. Also noted is Benny Friedman, ex Brandeis athletic director and CCNY coach, and Tulsa U retiring its No. 45 jersey for Glenn Dobbs.

Dallas Matty Bell Southern Methodist Matty Bell Rice SMU Methodists Kentucky Louisiana State Benny Friedman Michigan Brandeis University CCNY Glenn Dobbs Tulsa U

Choirs Boldly Bring Music To Nelsonville and Athens

By BILL NYE Mrs Don Tullis led the choir to Nelsonville Sunday as boys and girls gave another strong showing for Athens. The choir aims to study sacred music, promote inter church friendship, train youth for church choirs, and provide community youth activity.

Don Tullis Nelsonville Athens Tullis Pacific Northwest Paul Bunyan Paul Pacific Northwest States Canada Pacific Stork Carolina Chevrolet Company North Court Adv

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