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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

11

Tomcats seek first division berth in Muskingum Valley clash

Glouster High hosts McConnelsville Big Red at 8 p.m. in a key Muskingum Valley League battle. Tomcats with a 2-2 mark ride a two game win streak hoping a victory lifts them into a tie for fourth as Roseville faces New Concord.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats Muskingum Muskingum Valley League W. L. Pet Philo New Concord Roseville Dresden Glouster Ee Caldwell McConnelsville - AO New Lexington

Buckeye teams clash as SEC leaders host division foes

Chauncey and Rutland, co leaders of the SEC Buckeye League, host second division opponents as the half season nears. Hubert Bobo stars for Chauncey as they chase a fourth win in six games, while Rutland seeks to extend a 17 game winning streak.

Chauncey Rutland Hubert Bobo Blue Devils McArthur High Generals Red Devils J-T Wahama the Plains Oak Hill Oak The Oaks Buckeye R. O. Darling Glouster Belpre Coalton Athens Middleport Gallipolis Trenton Point Pleasant Nick Parkis Nelsonville Gallia Parkis Clarence Jackson Bill Hogan WJEH Jackson Logan Ahl-Gallia Ironmen Pomeroy

Midwest midget auto races headline Columbus Powell Speedways event

Sunday afternoon features the Midwest championship midget autos at Columbus Powell Speedway under Tri-State Racing Association. More than 65 drivers entered, 25 car 20 lap trophy race to cap five preliminaries after time trials at 12 noon. feature at 2 30 p.m.

Columbus — Powell Speedway Tri-State Racing Association Central States

Trojan Gridder Said To Be En Route Home

USC guard Nick O Browne 20, reported missing by Phoenix police, is heading home to Louisville Ohio per his mother. He suffered a torn knee cartilage in USC Iowa game three weeks ago and was not expected to play again this season.

Canton University of Southern California Phoenix Ariz Louisville Ohio Nick O'Browne Trojan USC Nick

UT Lands Two on All-America Second Team

The University of Texas placed one player on the first team and two players on the second team of the 1950 All-America selections highlighting UT’s standout football talent for that year.

THE University of Texas

Bill Veeck Cleared in $1.2 Million Suit Settlement

Cleveland based case ends without payment as J H Harris drops suit after selling 3 percent stock to new Indians owners Ellis Ryan syndicate. Harris said the money mattered little. his aim was control of the ball club. Ed Lurie stated Veeck was cleared without paying any settlement.

Cleveland Bill Veeck Ed Lurie J. H Jack) Harris Cleveland Indians Veeck Tribe Harris Ellis Ryan Hot Springs Ark

Geri Blossoms Into Big Star in NFL Spotlight

Philadelphia PA Joe Geri of the Pittsburgh Steelers shines in a second season leading passers for the league for the second week running. He ranks fifth in rushing, seventh in punting with 8.57 yards per attempt and has 44 completions for 377 yards and three TDs.

Philadelphia Joe Geri Pittsburgh Steelers University of Georgia Geri Steelers

Concretes Tie For 1st Place In Goodfellowship League

In Point Pleasant West Virginia the Martin Concrete five tied for first in the Goodfellowship League after a three game win streak over Kilowatt Jerkers formerly Philip Sporn. Tom Rose led with 592 total pins while Griff Durbin posted 577 and 210 high in a 169 handicap.

Point Pleasant W. Va Martin Sparkies Goodfellowship Kilowatt Jerkers Philip Sporn Fire Dept Eagles Tom Rose Clarence Donahue Thomas Ed Goulder Wilson Griff Durbin Burger Boys Durbin Fire Dept.Eagles Fire Fighters Rodney Wamsley J. Black Leo Choquette Goodfellowship League L. Pet. Martin Concrete Eenook Eagles Club

Bull Lea Stallion Proofs Record Earnings at Auction

The Calumet Farm stallion Bull Lea, priced at 250 dollars, saw 11 of his offspring sold at auction in 1949 for an average of 20 182 dollars each, underscoring strong breeding value and farm prominence.

Calumet Farm Bull Lea

Logan Wrestling Show Draws 200 Fans at Eagles Lodge

About 200 spectators attended the season opener at the Eagles Lodge. Gypsy Joe Snyder of Columbus defeated Harold Spang of Logan in 10 minutes 30 seconds. Wild Bill Gallion of Wheeling beat Charles Harbaugh of Shawnee in 21 minutes. Jack Bernard of Zanesville beat Jack Tannihill in 31 minutes 45 seconds. A November 1 show with four bouts and a tag match is planned.

Logan Eagles Lodge Gypsy Joe Snyder Columbus Harold Spang Wild Bill Gallion Wheeling Charles Harbaugh Shawnee Jack Bernard Zanesville Jack Tannihill Nelsonville Bernard Downing Tannihill Boston Crab The

Wendell Ashby Ties Alabama State League Doubles Streak

Wendell Ashby of Geneva Alabama and the Cardinals hit four consecutive doubles in a recent Alabama State League game against Andalusia, setting a league record.

Wendell Ashby Geneva Ala Cardinals Andalusia

Deadlocked in Mixed Loop at 22 Street alleys

Anchor Billiards Somerville Co. and Park Theater shared first after Monday night bowling in the Mixed Happy League at 22 Street alleys. Anchors took two of three from Somerville five while Park Theater won three straight from Ford Hack Co. City Bus beat Buffington Greenhouse 3-0.

Point Pleasant W. Va Anchor Billiards Somerville Co Park Theater Somerville Ford Hack Co City Bus Buffington Greenhouse Somervilles Hayseed Hudson Lou Waugh Howard Wartenburg Forrest Ingraham Erma Wright Fred Hack Co Buddy Cr L. Pet. Somerville Co Ford Hack

College Sports Roundup Headlines and Scores

Clemson and South Carolina tied 14 all in football while Ohio Northernbeat Bluffton 13 to 6. Montreal shutout New York 4–0 in ice hockey with Detroit–Chicago postponed. Buffalo overwhelmed New Haven 8–1 and Cincinnati beat Indianapolis 1–0 in baseball. Two of three outfielders on the 1950 All America team hit over .400 this season.

Clemson South Carolina Ohio Northern Bluffton Montreal New York Detroit Chicago Buffalo New Haven Cincinnati Indianapolis

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