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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

6

Falcons vs Jeeps scrimmage signals loaded Bobcats in tail for season

The Bowling Green area reports the Falcon basketball team is loaded for the season after a 60 minute scrimmage with the Toledo Jeeps. Charley Share, six foot ten, led the Falcons with teammates Red Speicher Johnny Kubiak Stan Weber and other Bee Gees stars. The Bobcats begin drills under Jimmy Snyder as Dutch Trautwein recuperates from a fractured kneecap. county schools will hoop under OHSAA rules while Jerry Jones of Corning abandons college for Ohio University.

Bowling Green Falcon Basketeers Toledo Jeeps Jeeps Marshall Jules Rivin Harry Boykoff St. John’s Bob Gerber Toledo Charley Share Share Jimmy Snyder Dutch Trautwein Snyder Jim OHSAA Jerry Jones Corning Railroaders Ohio U

Gallipolis Stars Dominate Scoring in Four Game Win Run

Gallipolis with 110 points led by Bill Joe Johnson and Bob Marchi who share 84 individual tallies. Johnson scored nine touchdowns and Marchi five as Athens and Wellston figure among top challengers with three touchdowns each. Gene Wetherholt adds 13 points from extra points and a field goal. Logan’s defense limited opponents to 25 points as Gallipolis edged Logan for the league crown.

Gallipolis SEC Bill Joe Johnson Bob Marchi Bill Keating Nelsonville Pete Kuhn Logan Vaughan Huffman Jack Fanes Wellston Tom Ashton Maurice Currens Athens Dale Mowery Blue Devils Middleport Pat Johnson Gallipolis B. Marchi Werry Pomeroy Gina Pomeroy Vo Carpenter Athens Wetherholt Gallipolis Perkins Keating Nelsonville Kuhn Trojans Huntington East Canton Linccoln Niles Frank Forchione Canton Central Catholic Medina Hamilton Jack Browning Springfield Joe Sloane Ashland Ironton Jim Koukos Bill Englefield Springfield Central Catholic Troy Sandusky Lorain Bob Dover Marion Harding Findlay Middletown Babe Calhoun Bill Jones Eddie Gretchen Steubenville Central Toledo Central Paul Gondor Barberton

Golf Prizes Awarded At Annual Athens Country Club Dinner

At the Athens Country Club annual membership dinner last week prizes were awarded in various championship flights. President Byron Wolfe announced plans to open the clubhouse for banquets in winter and retention of Bob Littler as professional. The board, reelected, includes L. C. Baker and George Smith.

Athens Country Club Byron Wolfe Bob Littler D. H. Sams Wolfe George Merchant L. C. Baker L. B. Roberts George Smith Finsterwald Woodrow Wyant Earl Davis, Jr Bob Coates Dean L. E. Barron Don Ferguson Carl Clifford

Fights Last Night Chicago Card Draws Two Boxers

Chicago card reports a night of fights featuring Al Johnson of Indianapolis and Dave Clark of Cincinnati. Johnson and Clark fought to a draw after a closely contested bout, with the Cincinnati challenger listed at 161 percent.

Chicago al Johnson Indianapolis Dave Clark Cincinnati Drew

Massillon Tigers Lead Ohio Prep Grid After Weekend Upset Losses

Massillon's Tigers, five time state champs under Bud Houghton, rose to the top of the state rankings after routing Mansfield 27 0 before 21 000 fans. Barberton vaulted to second after beating Toledo Libbey 28 6 while Cathedral Latin and Toledo Waite suffered defeats. The column notes several upsets and strong performances across Ohio high school football with Massillon and Barberton due to clash later in the season.

Ohio Columbus Massillon Mighty Tigers Paul Brown Bud” Houghton Mansfield Cleveland Cathedral Latin Toledo Waite Hamilton Buckeye Scribes Cathedral Latin Canton McKinley Canton Lincoln Barberton Toledo Libbey Libbey Bus” Harding Ohio Today. It's the Best Ball Club We've Run Into In Two Years.” Massillon Houghton Wits Harry Strobel Magics Howard Brinker Steubenville Mel Knowlton Alliance Augie Morningstar Middletown Fremont Ross Cleveland Holy Name Columbus West Elyria Springfield Wildcats Akron West Salem Martins Ferry Fostoria Warren Bexley Sandusky Akron Central Troy Lisbon Upper Sandusky Bremen Napoleon Louisville Tiltonsville East Cleveland Lancaster Mt. Vernon Dick Shuff Struthers

Wolverines Top AP Football Poll No. 1

Michigan is named the nation’s No. 1 team by 147 of 186 AP voters after a 49-21 win over Northwestern. Notre Dame remains a strong second with 21 firsts. Texas is third. California and USC also rank in the top ten ahead of their big game on the Pacific coast.

Jack Hand New York Michigan Associated Press Northwestern Wolverines Notre Dame Nebraska Texas Pacific Coast California Washington State Southern California Oregon State Southern Cal Pacific Slope

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy, and Plymale I Wagner Co. of Gallipolis, expanding regional supply channels.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymaleiwagner CO Gallipolis

Navy Faces Tough Schedule After Cornell Win

Fullerton's Roundup notes Navy football riding a one game win streak with renewed confidence after the Cornell victory. Key players include center Dick Scott and fullback Dick Hawkins, plus tackle Dick Shimshak and end Art Markel. QB pair Reaves Baysinger and Bob Horne show promise, while Pistol Pete Williams is sidelined with an ankle injury. Remaining games lie against Penn, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Penn State and Army, with four games on different fields and two more away.

NEW York Navy Kane Dick Duden Midshipmen Cornell California Duden Dick Scott Dick Hawkins V.M.I Scott Dick Shimshak Art Markel Reaves Baysinger Bob Horne

Wise Maps Plans To Halt Miami In Tough Midweek Test

Coach Harold Wise disciplines his Ohio squad for a key clash with Miami University Redskins at Oxford after reviewing scouting on Miami’s 6 6 deadlock with Xavier. Freshmen under Frank Richey prepare for a return game with Cincinnati Bearkittens as Ox completes 37 of 62 passes.

Wise Maps Miami Bowling Green Harold Wise Ohio Redskins Oxford Xavier Frank Richey Fresh Cincinnati Bearkittens Queen City Mel Ox Wise Navier Olix Skins John Marco Fred Hall Bobcats

Hort Smith Eyes PGA Presidency Bid

Horton Smith, veteran golfer, announces he is interested in the presidency of the Professional Golfers Association. He says wide member support would be needed and would accept if elected, noting a limit of three consecutive honorary years. He praises Ed Dudley as a friend and stresses no desire for a political contest.

Detroit Horton Smith Professional Golfers Association PGA Smith Ed Dudley Dudley Association

Northwestern Short of Top Talent and Depth

Evanston report says Northwestern lacks top flight material and has thin reserves across the roster.

Middle Evanston Ill Northwestern

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